Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board
Our last Transportation Board meeting, Feb. 1, was a busy one. First, I was elected board chair and Michael Altherr vice chair.
Next we received a presentation on ADA Paratransit from Atomic City Transportation (ACT). The NMDOT Comprehensive Review recommended that we clarify our no-show suspension policy, defining the time period over which the 15 percent no-show rate is defined. T-Board voted to approve the Staff recommendation of 30 days. Penalty is a 2 consecutive day suspension. Given the high reliability of ACT-Assist users, Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Update: February 2024
COUNTY News:
February’s Library Board meeting focused on the library’s strategic plan for 2024-2027.
The library began working on this in February 2023; the goals identified within this plan are intended to provide direction for library initiatives and were developed with input from staff and the Library Board.
The strategic plan relies on community input gathered from surveys, conversations, and focus groups during the research phase of the Community Services Integrated Master Plan.
The plan’s three goals are:
- 1). improve organizational reach and impact;
- 2). improve programs and
Daily Postcard: Shadows And Snow Blanket Golf Course
Daily Postcard: Shadows and snow blanket the Los Alamos County Golf Course Sunday afternoon at 4290 Diamond Drive. Photo by Becky Rutherford Read More
Rendija Road Closing Wednesday For Water Leak Repair
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close Rendija Road at 8 p.m. Wednesday to repair a leak on the Guaje Canyon water transmission line.
Until DPU’s crews expose the line and see the condition of it, they won’t have a firm timeline for the repair, however they estimate the work and the road closure could take up to two days.
Los Alamos residents and San Ildefonso commuters will not be able to access the road, the Pajarito Trailhead or Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club during that time. Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces President’s Day Closure
Atomic City Transit buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 19 in observance of the President’s Day holiday but will resume service Tuesday, Feb. 20. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 19 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit Read More
Swim Lessons For All Ages At Los Alamos Aquatic Center
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Aquatic Center has announced that swim lessons are being offered by two contractors, 505 Swimming LLC from Santa Fe and Anna Zhang from Los Alamos. Both contractors will be providing group and individual lessons for various ages and skill levels.
505 Swimming was created in 2022 in Santa Fe with the mission of increasing the availability of life-saving swim instruction in the community. Their team is composed of instructors who have a passion and demonstrated talent for working with children and are certified as swim instructors through either the Red Cross or Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities: Week Of Feb. 12, 2024
Work Zone Area 2A. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will be continuing construction activities at three different locations downtown and off Canyon Road during the week of Feb. 12.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include:
- Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Avenue and heading north towards the Romero Cabin – Occasional brief flagger operations on Central Ave. and 19th St. for construction vehicles
Video: County PIO Highlights Of Feb. 6 Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Williams Hill shares highlights from the Feb. 6 Council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Wednesday Is ‘Los Alamos Day’ At The Legislature
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials have announced that Wednesday, Feb. 14, is “Los Alamos Day” at the Legislature. The event will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Roundhouse at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe.
This special event is an open invitation to the public to join in the festivities and engage with local organizations for a day of discovery, learning and celebration of what makes Los Alamos unique. Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with Los Alamos history, culture and various outdoor adventure activities.
The day will also feature special guest artists during the noon Read More
County Traffic Alert: Main Hill Open, Camp May Closed
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) would like to advise the public that icy and snow-packed winter driving conditions are present in Los Alamos County.
At this time, the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) is now open, but drivers are asked to be cautious. Read More
All County Facilities Closing At 2 P.M. Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered the closure of all open County government facilities at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10 due to hazardous weather conditions.
Officials advise this includes both libraries, the Aquatic Center, Ice Rink, Los Alamos Eco Station and White Rock Convenience Center.
County Traffic and Street crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the FY24 Snow and Ice Control Plan. The community can help facilitate snow removal by parking vehicles off the street.
The County’s MyDrive site allows individuals to view the conditions Read More
County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday Feb. 14
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet for the meeting is available at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and hard copies are available in the Community Development Department lobby. Read More
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne Reflects On 28 Years Of Service As His Retirement Nears
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne speaking Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club meeting at TOTH. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
One thing is certain about working at Los Alamos County – it is never dull, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne said during the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meeting Tuesday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church.
Whether it was serving as the County’s authorizing agent during the Cerro Grande Fire or responding to the COVID pandemic as County Manager, Lynne said new and unexpected were big themes Read More
County Wildlife Education: Raccoons
Four baby raccoons sitting on a deck. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Raccoons are a common sight in Los Alamos but this doesn’t mean they are safe or friendly to humans. In fact, raccoons can be quite dangerous if they get too close.
Follow these tips for safety around raccoons:
- Keep Raccoons From Coming Too Close – If a raccoon approaches too closely, make yourself appear larger: stand up, shout and wave your arms. If it continues to approach, throw or spray water, or even stones, if needed;
- A raccoon that is very aggressive–or too tame, or seems to be disoriented or staggers, may be sick or injured. Do
Council Commends County Finance Department
The Los Alamos County Finance Department staff show off their numerous awards during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday along with the County managers and councilors. From left, County Councilor Melanee Hand, County Manager Steven Lynne, Budget Manager Erika Thomas, Councilor Keith Lepsch, Management Analyst Melanie Ramirez, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Accounting Operations Manager Beatrice Odezulu, Administrative Services Department Director Helen Perraglio, Councilor Randall Ryti, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Councilor David Reagor, Payroll Manager Sonya Read More
Los Alamos Senior Center & The Family YMCA Collaborate To Help Seniors Get Fit
LARSO News:
Envisioning a senior strength training is pretty far from the vision of a senior sitting in a rocking chair. However, lifting weights is important for anyone over 60.
Did you know that after 50, muscle tone declines by 15 percent each decade, and eventually you become more prone to poor balance and falling. In fact, falls and fractures are one of the main causes for hospitalization for seniors. When a senior falls, it is the gateway to losing their independence. All seniors should consider Read More
County Clerk’s Office Receives Mobile Voting Unit
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas on the landing of the new Mobile Voting Unit (MVU) delivered this morning to Pajarito Cliffs Site. The MVU will be outfitted and ready for voters to utilize in June for the Primary Election. The MVU was purchased with an Election Security Grant and is the second unit to be utilized in the state of New Mexico. The County Clerk’s Office received another grant to outfit the MVU, which will occur in the coming months. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of the Portable Voting Unit delivered this morning to Pajarito Cliffs Site. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Pinon School To Close Today Due To Power Outage
LAPS News:
Pinon Elementary School will have to close today due to an unexpected power outage.
The county expects the outage to last 4-5 hours.
All parents should pick up students at Pinon as soon possible.
No other schools are affected and will have a regular school day. Read More
County Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets Feb. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 in Room 110 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Los Alamos County Library Board Update For January 2024
COUNTY News:
Welcome to the first of a regular series of updates from the Los Alamos County Library Board.
The Library Board’s primary purpose is to receive input from the public and, based on that input, make recommendations to Los Alamos County Council that support the fulfillment of the library’s mission in the community. We know there are many enthusiastic library patrons in our county. We hope these updates will not only keep you informed on library news but also serve as a reminder that we welcome your feedback.
At the January 8 board meeting, Daniel Gaghan, Digital Service Senior Librarian, Read More
