County Government

Councilor David Reagor Files For Re-Election

Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, a Republican, files for re-election this morning at the Municipal Building. Reagor offered two reasons why he decided to run for re-election, ‘The main thing is I am very happy to campaign for small businesses,’ he said. He noted Los Alamos has lost a lot of small businesses and things like COVID mandates didn’t help. Reagor said he would like to do everything he can to support local businesses. Reagor added that he also wants to ‘preserve Los Alamos’ utilities’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Q&A With County Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs

Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs

Staff Report:

Democrat Denise Derkacs is running for re-election for her seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.

This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

Derkacs: 42 years. Born and raised in New Jersey, my husband Dennis and I have lived in 10 states and settled in New Mexico in June 1982. We raised our three sons in Los Alamos County and chose to stay here Read More

Libertarian Phillip Mach Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat

Libertarian Phillip Mach files for New Mexico House Dist. 43 this morning at the Municipal Building. Mach, who has lived in Los Alamos for three years, said he decided to run for the seat because, ‘I think it is important that we have a contested election’. He added that he believes the Libertarian Party will have  a contested primary, ‘which is exciting’. The seat is held by Democrat Christine Chandler who is seeking re-election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Clerk’s Office Stands Ready For Candidate Filing Day

Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, center, prepared this morning for the opening of Candidate Filing Day today for the 2024 Primary Election. Maestas is joined in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building by her team, from left, Senior Deputy Clerk Danielle Miera, Deputy Clerk Casey Salazar, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Deputy Clerk Allison Collins, Deputy Clerk Marie Pruitt and Chief Deputy Clerk Tessa Jo Mascarenas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet March 14

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda for this meeting here.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 890 3074 0299 Read More

Los Alamos County Swim Lessons Begin In April

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division has announced that beginning in April 2024, Los Alamos County Aquatic Center staff will be offering swim lessons, in addition to contract instructors, 505 Swimming and Anna Zhang.

The mission of the Los Alamos County Swim Lessons is to promote independence and confidence for every student. Learning to swim is an essential skill that all children should eventually learn. This program is  designed to be taken progressively. Each level is a stepping stone to the next level. When a child  achieves a certain level of comfort in the water, it Read More

Council Action: Sale Of Entrada Lot Passes 6-0

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The sale of 110 Entrada was approved during the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent during the vote.

Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider described the property as a “triangular shaped” lot that is adjacent to the Los Alamos County Airport runway, behind the Los Alamos Coop Market and adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express and the former Pebble Building.

The developer, 110 Entrada LLC, plans to construct a 50,000 square foot Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest Announces 2024 Dates, Opens Registration For Several Events

MainStreet & Creative District News:

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District have announced that Los Alamos ScienceFest 2024: Creative Energy, will run July 12-16 around Los Alamos County and feature a variety of workshops, lectures, interactive science activities and more.

Registration for Exhibitor and Vendor participation in this multi-day festival has opened and includes the most well-known event of the series, Discovery Day. This year Discovery Day is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Ashley Pond Park. It features hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Read More

Special Saturday Clinic On Veterans Property Tax Exemptions March 16 At American Legion In Los Alamos

COUNTY News:

In response to the needs of working veterans, the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and Los Alamos County Assessor’s office are hosting a special Saturday clinic.

Military veterans and unmarried widows of veterans are encouraged to drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday, March 16 at the American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. 

This clinic is designed to assist eligible veterans with on-the-spot filing for either a “Veterans Property Tax Exemption” or a “Veterans Property Tax Waiver” that could significantly reduce the taxable value of Read More

DPU Announces Drop In Upcoming Gas Charges

COUNTY News:

Natural gas customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will see a drop in their gas charges on their upcoming bills as the department has collected the full amount intended under its temporary gas recovery charge.

The $0.44/therm charge was a sunsetting mechanism to cover a $2.2 million shortfall that occurred when commodity gas costs spiked from December 2022 through February 2023.

This charge was approved by the Los Alamos County Council last March and DPU began billing it in April.

“Our cycle 10 customers will be the first to notice the recovery charge has Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course An Active Construction Site

COUNTY News:

With the onset of the golf season, the staff of the Los Alamos Golf Course, Capital Projects and Facilities, and Mid-America Golf would like to take this opportunity to alert the public about the ongoing activities at the golf course, as it is an active construction site.

While the course will open for play starting Monday, March 11, it will be impacted heavily by the contractor, its crews and equipment.

On any given day the play will be oriented around closures laid out by golf staff in the pro shop. Signage and markings will direct golfers through their round of play assisted by course Read More

RPLA Announces Quadrennial Convention On March 21

Republican Party of Los Alamos County
Official Call

Call is hereby made for the County Central Committee Meeting of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County to be held on March 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Ministry, 2101 Trinity Drive Ste A-2 Los Alamos, NM.

To elect nine County Delegates to the RPNM State Quadrennial Convention who will vote for state delegates to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July. 

The RPNM State Quadrennial Convention will be held on April 27, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.

There is a fee for each Read More

Q&A With County Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton

Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton

Staff Report:

Beverly Neal-Clinton, a Democrat, is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post (Post) about the local election.

This is the first in a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4, 2024 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos? 

Neal-Clinton: 23 years

Post: Where do you work? 

Neal-Clinton: I previously worked at LANL for 15 years. I am self-employed as the Director of New Mexico Mobile Notary and Fingerprinting Read More

Ashley Pond Park Electrical Upgrade Project

Ashley Pond Park Work Zone. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Capital Projects and Facilities Division will begin the Ashley Pond Park Electrical Upgrade Project this week to improve the existing electrical panels used to supply power for food trucks and other vendors during events held at the park at 2300 Trinity Drive.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by June 15, 2024.

The project consists of digging a trench for conduit for the new wire, and increasing the existing transformer size to increase power to the existing power panels. The existing power panels will also be upgraded Read More

Animal Of The Month: Deer

A buck on the lookout. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Today, there are perhaps 300,000 mule deer and the less-common white-tailed deer combined in our state. Food, water, and productive cover govern the numbers of deer. Harsh winters may force deer to lower elevations, while mild summers will place them at timberline.

Suburban areas invite deer in with resources that are more easily accessible than in mature woods. Grassy parks, blooming gardens, and ornamental plants provide good nutrition, leading to excellent physical condition and higher reproductive rates of deer. Safe from hunting Read More

Sancre Productions And Los Alamos County CSD Announce Headliner Artist For 4th of July Spectacular In White Rock

Sancre Productions News:

Congratulations Los Alamos! The best 4th of July celebration in Northern New Mexico just got even better with the announcement of Prince Again, a Los Angeles-based tribute to the late great Prince, will be headlining this year’s 4th of July event, thanks to presenters Merrick and SMSI.

Last year’s 4th of July event brought 11,500 attendees to Overlook Park in White Rock, complete with vendors and the best inflatables zone in the state, making the event fun for the whole family. DJ Optimistic will open for the headliner to get the party started, beginning at 4 p.m., with Read More

County Transportation Board To Meet March 7

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda to this meeting here.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Meeting ID: 813 5706 0773 Read More

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