Community Can Sign Up For CodeRed Emergency Alerts
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to sign up for CodeRed to receive emergency alerts and phone calls.
To sign up click here: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/B5B7BFCA53CA
The system is receiving a high volume of requests at this time. Anyone who gets a run time error should wait a few minutes and try again. Read More
Scenes From PEEC’s 2022 Earth Day Celebration
Crowds of people gather for the festivities Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. After a two-year hiatus, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) was able to host its Earth Day celebration. The event featured local, regional and state booths as well as live entertainment by the Hillstompers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Zero Waste Team Member and Environmental Sustainability Board Member Jessie Emerson discusses her hand-made solar-powered oven during Saturday’s Earth Day celebration. The oven, which Emerson constructed Read More
LANL, County, NNSA Field Office Update: Cerro Pelado Fire
New Mexico State Police has closed N.M. 4 at mile marker 30 and mile marker 50, where it intersects with West Jemez (back gate) due to the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/LANL
Cerro Pelado Fire Update:
- Given that winds are lighter than expected this morning, helicopters have started bucket drops of water on the fire. Local wind conditions will determine if firefighting aircraft can continue to provide support.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update this Read More
Chico Is Ready For Adoption At Los Alamos Animal Shelter
DPU Crews To Turn Power Off At Several Homes On Barranca Road To Repair Sparking Power Line
COUNTY News:
Electric crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will need to bring power down for an isolated section of Barranca Road due to a sparking power line.
The outage should affect about six houses. The estimated restoration time in unknown. Wind may play a factor in determining when it is safe to bring the power back up.
Additionally, power is out at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill and will not be restored before the morning. Read More
Wildfire Ignites In Sierra De Los Pinos In The Jemez!
A wildfire ignited late this afternoon in the Sierra De Los Pinos subdivision off N.M. 4 in the Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos County Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald told the Los Alamos Daily Post moments ago that it appears a full evacuation is underway. Also there are unconfirmed reports of a structure fire in the area of Sierra de Los Pinos. Chief Dawald added that La Cueva Volunteer Firefighters are on scene as well as firefighters from the US Forest Service. He anticipates fire departments from the surrounding area will be call in to assist with battling the blaze soon, including Los Alamos, Rio Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of April 25, 2022
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at: www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Sherwood Blvd. Roadway and Drainage Improvements
Sherwood Blvd. will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Aztec Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Employees Earth Day Event
Los Alamos County employees celebrating Earth Day decorating and personalizing reusable plates today inside the Municipal Building, from left, Public Works Office Manager Louise Romero, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, Public Works Senior Office Specialist Amy Danforth and County Water Conservation Manager Abbey Hayward with her baby, Maeve. The Environmental Services Division hosted the event for County employees at the Municipal Building. In exchange for taking a pledge to reduce food waste, employees received a reusable plate that they could decorate. Read More
County Automated Metering Portal Is Live
Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Utility customers in Los Alamos and White Rock can now check their water, gas and electricity usage daily on the web by going to https://ladpu.com/MyMeters.
With up-to-date metered use values at their fingertips, residents are better equipped to make decisions about how best to reduce consumption, which is better for their wallets and the environment.
Customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have been patiently waiting for this functionality since DPU began replacing meters as part of its Automated Metering Infrastructure Read More
Chart 635: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos Continue To Be Higher Than National And State Averages
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide, and countywide. Since April 3, diagnoses in Los Alamos were consistently higher than the national average and the state average. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County: NWS Forecasts Extreme Fire Weather For Friday
COUNTY News:
The National Weather Service forecasts elevated to extreme fire weather conditions for Friday, April 22, across the State of New Mexico.
High winds in the Los Alamos area are expected to peak at around 50 miles per hour between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This coupled with very low humidity, above-average temperatures and unstable conditions increase the risk of wildfires that can spread rapidly. Therefore, the Los Alamos Fire Department reminds individuals to follow “One Less Spark” campaign from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
To mitigate sparks and heat sources that can ignite Read More
2022 Chamber Business Award Nominations Now Open
CHAMBER News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce in recognizing great Los Alamos businesses!
The public nomination period is now open, through Sunday, April 24. Nominating and voting are open to the public, but only Chamber members are eligible to be nominated.
For a list of Chamber members, visit: LosAlamosChamber.com/list/.
There are eight Chamber Business Awards for 2022:
- Retail Business of the Year Award;
- Service Business of the Year Award;
- Family-Friendly Business of the Year Award;
- Best New Business of the Year Award;
- Woman-Owned Business of the
County CommuniTREE Decorated For Earth Day
Earth Day gift bags decorate the CommuniTREE in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
With kraft gift bags full of conservation items, the CommuniTREE in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building has giveaways for all ages right now.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is sponsoring the CommuniTREE in observance of Earth Day through the end of April. DPU staff decorated the tree sculpture with giveaways aimed at helping community members conserve water and electricity.
DPU has five long-term goals related to environmental sustainability. The giveaways Read More
Zero Waste Team Turns 4!
Members of the Zero Waste Team gather April 12 at Fuller Lodge to celebrate the team’s fourth anniversary. Members pictured from left, Makayla Lui and her son, Charlie, Katie Leonard, Kirsten Laskey, Cheryl Bell, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, Sue Barns and Environmental Services Administrative Scale Operator Sonja Martinez. The Environmental Services Division organized the Zero Waste Team to help in its efforts with educating, promoting and achieving zero waste in the community. One of the major focuses of the team is reducing food waste. Read More
County Council Proclaims Friday As ‘Earth Day’ 2022
From left, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, County Councilor Melanee Hand, Pajarito Environmental Education Center Educator and Planetarium Manager Elizabeth Watts and Watt’s daughter, Kathryn, show off a proclamation declaring Friday, April 22, as ‘Earth Day 2022’ during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented Tuesday night a proclamation declaring April 22 as “Earth Day 2022”.
Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: The first Earth Read More
Earth Day Festival Returns To Nature Center April 23!
Fun and entertainment for all ages will be available at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival April 23. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) signature event, the annual Earth Day Festival, returns 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road.
After two years of COVID cancellations, the festivities are back in full swing, including delicious food, fun activities, informational booths, and exciting entertainment.
Throughout the day, guests can visit a variety of local, regional, and state booths with all kinds of activities Read More
Masks Now Optional On Atomic City Transit Buses
COUNTY News:
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the order requiring masks and face coverings on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) also have lifted any required mask or face covering orders.
Therefore, effective immediately, Atomic City Transit will abide by the directive and allow customers and operators the option to utilize a mask or face covering on Atomic City Transit bus service.
Atomic City Read More
Streetlight Repair On San Ildefonso Road April 21
COUNTY News:
Crews will be replacing a knocked down streetlight on San Ildefonso Road south between Camino Redondo and the roundabout. The streetlight is situated on the northeast side of San Ildefonso Road.
Crews will close the shoulder and bike lane temporarily 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 21.
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to obey all traffic control devices in this location and slow down to avoid any accidents.
For more information, contact Traffic Electrician Lead Chris Montoya at 505.690.9023. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Tentatively Approves Proposed FY23 Non-Departmental Budget
Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously tonight to tentatively approve a proposed $4,552,409 non-departmental in the County’s proposed FY23 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
