Community Invited To Climate Action Plan Interactive Workshop
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, in collaboration with environmental consulting firm Cascadia, is inviting the community to an interactive workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.
Gurule was tasked by the Los Alamos County Council in 2023 with developing a climate action plan to reduce the county’s greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.
The upcoming April 2 workshop will focus on reviewing the findings of the recently completed greenhouse gas inventory report that analyzed the sources and Read More
County Social Services Manager To Present Comprehensive Health Plan Interim Report To Council Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong will present an interim report on the status of the Comprehensive Health Plan at Tuesday’s Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.
The Los Alamos County Council tasked the Los Alamos County Health Council in 2022 to develop a health plan in accordance with New Mexico legislation that would monitor local health and health care, advise on policies that affect health care, facilitate communication, and identify resources to improve health.
At the March 26 Council meeting, Strong will share the findings Read More
New Mexico County Insurance Authority Elects Officers
NMCIA News:
SANTA FE – At its first regular Board meeting following the Jan. 16, 2024 General Membership meeting, the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) Board of Directors held elections for officers on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Officers will serve until the first regular board meeting in 2025.
By a unanimous vote, the NMCIA Board of Directors re-elected:
- Curry County Manager Lance Pyle as Chair;
- Santa Fe County Manager Gregory S. Shaffer as Vice Chair; and
- Re-elected Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek as Representative.
The NMCIA Board representative to the NMC Board Read More
Mike Lippiatt Briefs Kiwanis On Golf Course Construction
Golf Course Manager Mike Lippiatt outlines construction work underway at the golf course. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At the March 12 meeting of the Kiwanis Club, Los Alamos Golf Course Manager Mike Lippiatt gave a presentation outlining the construction work in progress at the golf course.
The golf course was built and opened in 1947 and, other than an irrigation upgrade, the current renovation project is the “first facelift the course has had in 75 years,” Lippiatt said. The final design for this project was approved by the Los Alamos County Council in 2023. Read More
Right Lane Closure On Diamond At Trinity Begins March 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will be closing the Northbound right lane at the intersection of Diamond Drive and Trinity Drive near the hospital.
They will be performing maintenance on existing vertical panels. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.
The project will begin from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 26. Traffic is urged to slow down in the area and watch out for crews and equipment.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Anthony Lucero at 505.695.3671. Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities: Week Of March 25
Courtesy/Los Alamos County
Courtesy/Los Alamos County
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 have construction activities at the following locations downtown and along and off Canyon Road during the week of March 25.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include (see included maps below):
- Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Ave. and heading north towards the Romero Cabin – This section of the trail has been opened to pedestrians.
County Reminder To Keep Trash Out Of Recyclables
COUNTY News:
Just a quick but important reminder to help keep Los Alamos clean and green by ensuring trash is placed in the trash bins and recyclables in the recycling bins.
It’s easy to get mixed up sometimes, but every effort counts toward protecting the environment.
The County says thank you for helping make a difference! Read More
NACo On Action To Improve 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Friday applauded an announcement from bipartisan congressional leaders and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel regarding steps to improve the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The FCC will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking on georouting for 9-8-8, a priority for NACo and its Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Since launching in 2022, there have been over seven million calls to 9-8-8, making it an essential tool for counties in supporting the mental health of residents. Read More
County: Gas Line Repair In White Rock On March 26
Map showing gas line area to repaired March 26 in White Rock Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Weather permitting, the repair of a gas line in White Rock is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26. The work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and should last no later than 4 p.m.
A crew with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be digging up a gas main to fix the gas service line to 37 Grand Canyon Dr., between Canyon Vista Street and Mesa Verde Street.
Officials at DPU would like to remind drivers that when work begins on Tuesday, they should expect to see flagging operations and Grand Canyon traffic reduced to Read More
Video: Councilor Hand Briefing On March 19 Work Session
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand gives a briefing of the March 19 council work session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
2024 Wildfire Day Elks Club Easter Egg Hunt At Ashley Pond March 30!
Ribbon Cutting For Lindsay Brenner Art At Airport
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lindsay Brenner artwork at the Los Alamos County Airport. This event is 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 29 at the airport.
In pursuit of enhancing the airport environment, the Art in Public Places (APP) Board launched a Call for Art in November 2021. This initiative sought artworks that not only added aesthetic value but also contributed to sound management within the Los Alamos County Airport.
Following the Call for Art, Lindsay Brenner emerged as the standout artist among Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts
On the job in Los Alamos is Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts standing near the department’s Guiding Principles poster Thursday inside the station at 2500 Trinity Drive. Cmdr. Roberts began his career at LAPD in 2010 and now oversees police operations including four patrol units, the investigations section, social media, the FTO program and recruiting. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL: Finding Of No Significant Impact Issued For Los Alamos County Reservoir Restoration Project
LANL News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for a Los Alamos County project to restore parts of Los Alamos Canyon including the reservoir and surrounding areas.
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is planning to restore and address sedimentation from post wildfire flooding impacts in in the canyon.
This restoration project includes: the upper watershed area above the reservoir, the reservoir, and the area where Los Alamos Canyon Creek, water pipeline and access road run parallel to each other down the valley. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Rebecca Redondo At Library
On the job in Los Alamos is Library Associate Rebecca Redondo at Mesa Public Library where she has worked for about a year and a half. ‘Most jobs have pros and cons and there are things you have to overcome but there are also challenges,’ Redondo said Wednesday afternoon. She continues to help people in her community through her work at the Los Alamos Public Library. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
46th Street To Be Closed For Several Hours March 26
CM ArborCare News:
CM ArborCare has announced that it is scheduled to close 46th Street between 1331 46th and 1322 46th, 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The road will be completely closed for about three hours to allow equipment access for the removal of a large tree.
Vehicle and pedestrian access will be blocked. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic can be detoured to Sandia Drive and 47th Street.
Direct questions to Chris Michel at cmarborcare@gmail.com or call 505.385.6223. Read More
Transportation Board Meeting Update For March 7, 2024
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, March, 7, 2024, we started with a presentation and public comment on the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project. This project will begin at Central and curve around Bathtub Row and Juniper Street to 15th Street, improving vehicle, pedestrian, ADA, and utilities conditions. Additional options for improvements to adjacent areas will be provided to Council for consideration.
The next presentation was on new Median Design Standards, which will be piloted on Canyon Road before being extended to Diamond Read More
County Crews To Repair Asphalt Along Central Between 15th & Oppenheimer Friday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department will be repairing sections of asphalt along Central Avenue between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive.
Work will run 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday March 22, with a moving flag operation in place. The project will start at 15th and head westbound to Oppenheimer, then return eastbound to 15th.
Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.
Traffic is urged to slow down in the area and watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, crews and equipment.
Direct questions regarding this project to Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos Read More
NM-4 Water Repair Begins Friday
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Weather permitting, the emergency repair on a water transmission line along N.M. 4 has been rescheduled for Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24.
The broken water line is on the east side of NM-4 about halfway between East Jemez Road and the turnoff to N.M. 502.
Officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) would like to remind drivers that when the work begins on Friday, they should expect to see N.M. 4 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction as they approach the work zone.
Northbound drivers will be directed into one of the two southbound Read More
Styron: County Community Services Corner
By CORY STYRON
Community Services Department Director
Los Alamos County
With spring right around the corner, staff in the divisions comprising the Community Services Department (CSD) are working hard to improve and expand programming in time for the busy outdoor season. We’d like to highlight some of the key projects and expanded programming we have for the summer, from increased hours to several facility renovations, and the many opportunities for the community to participate in the planning process.
If you have any questions, contact me at cory.styron@lacnm.us or any of the staff contacts. Read More
