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
Pink Clouds Color Horizon Near Roundabout On Central
Pink clouds color the horizon viewed heading east Tuesday evening near the roundabout on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 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
Wildlife Wednesday Presentation: Reading Water, Finding Trout And Strategies To Catch Them … Tonight
Taos angler Nick Streit. Courtesy/NMWF
NMWF News:
Taos angler Nick Streit will be the speaker at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s April “Wildlife Wednesday” presentation. The free event is 5:30 p.m., April 10 at Marble Northeast Heights Tap Room, 9904 Montgomery NE in Albuquerque.
Streit, owner of the Taos Fly Shop and The Reel Life fly shop in Santa Fe, will give a free presentation titled “Where are the fish? Reading water, finding trout and strategies to catch”. His presentation will include information on fishing the April caddis hatch on the Rio Grande.
Streit has worldwide fishing Read More
This Week In Sports: April 10-13, 2024
This Week In Sports: April 10-13, 2024
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
April 10 Wednesday
- Softball vs Moriarty Away – 4 p.m.
- Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 4 p.m.
April 12 Friday
- Tennis at ABQ Invite
- B/G Track at Cleveland Storm Relays
April 13 Saturday
- Softball vs Taos Home – 10 a.m.
- Softball vs Taos Home – 12 p.m.
- Baseball vs Taos Home – 10 a.m.
- Baseball vs Taos Home – 12 p.m.
- Tennis at ABQ Invite
- Boys Volleyball vs Farmington Away
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 Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival Announces 2024 Inaugural Event April 28-May 5 At SALA Event Center
LAFCF News:
The Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival (LAFCF) Board is pleased to present their inaugural international film festival event, coming soon April 28-May 5, 2024, at SALA Event Center (2551 Central Ave.).
LAFCF is a new organization, inviting the community to join filmmakers from across the world as they present their films and share behind-the-scenes information about each story and production.
This inaugural year brings 22 films from 14 different countries to Los Alamos and provides multiple opportunities for ‘meet and greets’ with the filmmakers, Q & A discussions, and Read More
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
Live Theater At Los Alamos Senior Activity Centers In Partnership With LALT Presents ‘ACTIVISM THEN AND NOW’ April 10-11
Cast members ‘Lou’ (Jody Shepard) and ‘Rosa’ (Kelly Dolejsi) in ACTIVISM THEN AND NOW by Robert F. Benjamin. Performances are 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the White Rock Senior Center and 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo
Community News:
Live Theater at the Los Alamos Senior Activity Centers in partnership with Los Alamos Little Theatre presents ACTIVISM THEN AND NOW by Robert F. Benjamin (formerly entitled THE PETITION).
What happens when a passionate activist encounters an equally passionate but quarrelsome senior citizen? ACTIVISM THEN AND Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Ziggy Arzic At LA Cantina
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Cantina Manager Ziggy Arzic. He has worked at Los Alamos Cantina at 157 Central Park Square for one year. ‘I like dealing with people and the environment here is fun,’ Arzic said. Find the menu for Los Alamos Cantina here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com 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
White Rock Couple View Eclipse From Winona, Missouri
Traveling from White Rock to Cape Girardeau, Mo. Monday, the view while pulled over to the side of the road in Winona, Mo., to watch the solar eclipse. Courtesy/Steven Barks and Melissa WilliamsChamisa And Pinon Schools To Host: Around The World In White Rock Multicultural Festival April 24
LAPS News:
The community is invited to attend the 10th annual Multicultural Festival, Around the World in White Rock, starting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at Chamisa Elementary School.
Presented jointly by Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Schools, the festival features dance, music, games, crafts and food tastings.
There is still time for presenters to join in the festival. You can create a cultural display which can be interactive with food, crafts, games, trivia, etc., as well as a photographic display of your country/culture, and artifacts. One or two people will need to 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
Updated FY-24 Appendix B To 2016 Compliance Order Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:
- Transmittal of Updated Fiscal Year 2024 Appendix B to the 2016 Compliance Order on Consent (Link)
- Request for Certificate of Completion for Solid Waste Management
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
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 12-18, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 12-18, 2024:
Friday, April 12, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-29–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m.
Daily Postcard: Fishing San Antonio Creek In Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: An angler casts a line on April 1 in San Antonio Creek in Valles Caldera National Preserve’s backcountry. Anglers can now apply for their 2024-25 fishing permit.‘We look forward to providing another wonderful season of world-class fishing to the angling community,’ Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/fishing.htm. Photo by M. Wilder/NPS Read More
New Mexico State Fair To Hold National Anthem Auditions
State Fair News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The search is on for talented performers to sing the national anthem at the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. Individual singers or small groups selected by the judging committee will have the unique opportunity to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the beginning of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event. There are seven total PRCA events during the Fair.
Auditions will be held both in-person and virtually. Live auditions 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Boxcar Stage on the fairgrounds at Expo New Mexico. Performers choosing to audition Read More
