28th Los Alamos Photographers’ Show Opens April 15
Community News:
The Los Alamos Photographers’ Club is hosting its 28th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show April 15 to May 14 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, April 15 in Step Up Gallery. Refreshments will be served.
The exhibit includes a wide variety of approaches to photography with subjects ranging from expansive landscape and skyscape vistas to wild animals, exotic vegetation and flowers to international portraits and architectural compositions. In addition to highlighting the current work of Los Read More
County Moves Forward With Emergency Ops Center Plans
Architectural drawing of preferred design option for Emergency Operations Center. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As Emergency Service Commander Beverley Simpson noted during the March 26 Los Alamos County Council meeting, “Los Alamos is not immune to disaster”.
The community has endured wildfires, floods, blizzards, hurricane-like winds and the COVID-19 outbreak. Each incident required an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Simpson said, however, there isn’t an actual EOC facility so operations were set up in “rooms of opportunity” Read More
Jane Mathews Joins County Communication Team
Senior Visual Information Specialist Jane Mathews
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Jane Mathews has joined the Los Alamos County Communication and Public Relations team as a Senior Visual Information Specialist.
Mathews began her new job Feb. 18, which entails public relations, social media and digital art throughout the County.
County Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill said Mathews filled a needed spot in the team following the departure of Senior Visual Information Specialist Vint Miller.
“When Vint Miller decided to move to Oklahoma, Read More
Hampton: Proposed UNM-LA Bond
By DAVID HAMPTON Los Alamos
Carie Fanning To Read Latest Book At Library Storytime
COUNTY News:
Saturday, April 20 from 10:15-10:45 a.m., the Los Alamos Public Library will host a very special guest at Mesa Public Library Storytime. Local author Carie Fanning will read her latest book “Lucy Ann’s Chair”.
A longtime Los Alamos resident, Fanning retired as executive director of Family Strengths Network in 2023 and has embarked on a new chapter as a children’s book author. Her book, “Lucy Ann’s Chair” has been a long time coming for this mother and grandmother.
“The silly things that children do and say inspire me. Children are uncensored and act and speak without overthinking. Read More
Scenes From Pancake Breakfast For Special Olympics
Scene from the pancake breakfast held Sunday, April 7 at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge. The event hosted by the Los Alamos Police Department raised $620 from merchandise sales and $2,098.82 from pancake breakfast sales for a total of $2,718.82 to support Special Olympics. Courtesy photo
Scene from the pancake breakfast at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge held Sunday, April 7 in support of Special Olympics. Courtesy photo
Scene from the pancake breakfast at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge held Sunday, April 7 in support of Special Olympics. Courtesy photo
Scene from the pancake Read More
Los Alamos County Council Presents Earth Day Proclamation
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti presents a proclamation during Tuesday’s Council meeting to, from left, Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Representative Abbey Hayward, County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, DPU Representative Cathy D’Anna and Pajarito Environmental Education Center Representative Beth Cortright, designating Monday, April 22 as ‘Earth Day’ in Los Alamos County and Saturday, April 20 as the ‘Earth Day Festival’ at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/LAC
Staff Report:
On behalf of the Los Alamos County Council during Tuesday’s Council meeting, Read More
Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Review Implementation Task Force To Meet Friday April 12
COUNTY News:
The next meeting for the Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Review Implementation Task Force is 10 a.m. Friday, April 12 in Room 110 at the County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting is held in person however, members of the public wishing to attend and /or provide public comment may do so in person or via Zoom.
Click here to join the webinar. Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Relaxing In Downtown Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Deer are spotted relaxing Tuesday afternoon near the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Louise Romero Postponed: Guardrail Repair Project Around Town
COUNTY News:
Because required materials are delayed, Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets has postponed the guardrail repairs project scheduled in various locations around town.
Locations include:
- North Road between Diamond Drive and Quemazon Place;
- Range Road by the Fire Station;
- Canyon Road at 15th Street; and
- Camp May Road.
The County will issue and update once the project is scheduled to resume.
Direct questions regarding this project to Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321. Read More
Postponed: Diamond Drive Guardrail Repair Project
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets has postponed the Diamond Drive guardrail repair project that involves a lane closure until further notice.
The materials needed for this project have been delayed.
The County will issue and update once the project is scheduled to resume.
For questions regarding this project, contact Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321. Read More
Community Donations Are Beautifying CommuniTREE
COUNTY News:
The CommuniTREE in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building is gradually gaining leaves as community members contribute to the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP) this month. Each one-time donation during April is represented by a leaf on the tree.
“We’re excited that people are responding to our call for contributions,” said Deputy Utility Manager Karen Kendall of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). “When we decided to campaign for UAP donations by turning the CommuniTREE into a giving tree, we didn’t know if the tree would remain winter bare or fully bloom throughout Read More
Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board invites the community to celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024.
Los Alamos Public Library System encourages everyone to visit the Mesa Public and/or the White Rock Branch Library to take part in all the library has to offer.
Libraries allow visitors to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue passions through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures and more.
Los Alamos Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources, including Read More
DPU Crews To Conduct Gas Line Repair On Grand Canyon
Map showing location of gas line repair work scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 on Grand Canyon Drive between Canyon Vista Street and Mesa Verde Street. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Weather permitting, the repair of a gas line in White Rock is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9. Natural gas crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be digging up a gas main to fix a service line on Grand Canyon Drive between Canyon Vista Street and Mesa Verde Street.
Traffic will be impacted around the work zone.
The work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and may last as late as 6 p.m. Drivers should expect Read More
Fresh Start In The First: Opportunity To Clear Outstanding New Mexico Warrants During Safe Surrender April 26-27
On The Job In Los Alamos: Sofia Ross At Golf Course
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Golf Course Recreation Leader Sofia Ross. She has been working at the golf course for one year. ‘I enjoy the ability to work in such a healthy environment and even the management is amazing,’ Ross said discussing her job. To learn more about the Los Alamos Golf Course, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
DPU Proposed Solar Rule Changes Heading To BPU
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico— The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing changes to Rule E-5 under its rules and regulations. Rule E-5 covers standards for interconnection of customer-owned rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems.
This item will be presented to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for approval 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. DPU is community owned and all BPU meetings are open to the public, who may attend remotely on Zoom or in person in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Agendas are available online at ladpu.com/BPUMeetings Read More
County Tree Trimming Underway For 2024
COUNTY News:
Spring has sprung, so County tree trimming has begun. Coordinated by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to mitigate hazards and power outages, the tree trimming effort targets branches that are in the right-of-way or on utility easements for power lines.
DPU’s contractor, Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services, is conducting the work throughout Los Alamos County. The work is planned on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis in order of priority. While current trimming is occurring in the townsite, some White Rock neighborhoods are on the list as well.
DPU staff are Read More
County Council To Meet In Regular Session Tuesday April 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The complete agenda packet for the meeting has been published and is available online here. Read More
Los Alamos County P&Z Commission To Meet April 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The Agenda Packet for the April 10 meeting is now available and may be accessed online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/. Read More
