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PEEC: Biking In Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Jan. 28

Matt and Becky Hardy discuss their experience participating in an annual ride through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at 7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to hear about Matt and Becky Hardy’s participation in an annual bicycle tour through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at the January Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting at about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and covers information about upcoming outings. This event is free to attend and open to the public. 

Since 2013, the Greater Yellowstone Read More

CDD Director Discusses Building Permitting Process

Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus

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

The process a commercial property owner needs to maneuver through to receive a building permit and ultimately a certificate of occupancy isn’t always easy.

The ability to be open for business may involve additional expenses, hiring contractors and architects and sharing design plans and work scopes with building officials.

The process can feel aggravating and lengthy but one piece of advice Community Development Department (CDD) Director Paul Andrus offers for any Read More

International Women’s Forum Members Gather For Annual Legislative Luncheon At Hotel Santa Fe Today

Members of the International Women’s Forum of New Mexico gathered today at the Hotel Santa Fe for a Legislative Luncheon that included a panel discussion with women representatives and senators, from left, moderator and IWF member Lillian Montoya – CEO of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sen. Antoinette Sedillo López, Rep. Rebecca Dow, Rep. Kelly Fajardo, Rep. Debbie Armstrong, Rep. Christine Trujillo, Sen. Liz Stefanics and Rep. Jane Powdrell-Culbert. IWF members from Los Alamos include Carol A. Clark – publisher of the Los Alamos Daily Post, Linda Deck – director of the Bradbury Read More

Optimism Marks Opening Of 2020 Legislative Session

Members of the New Mexico National Guard present the colors as the 2020 Legislative Session gets underway Tuesday in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard and Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, both of Los Alamos gather for a photo at the opening of the legislative session Tuesday at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

SANTA FE – The 30-Day Session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature got underway Tuesday at the Roundhouse. Read More

County Invites Public To North Mesa Housing Study Meeting At Municipal Building Thursday Jan. 30

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and its consultant will host a public meeting on the North Mesa Housing Study at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 in Council Chambers (1000 Central Ave).

The County is seeking to create a design concept for workforce housing on approximately 30 acres of land located on North Mesa, east of the Los Alamos Middle School, between the school, soccer fields, North Mesa Road and San Ildefonso Road.

The land is owned by the Los Alamos Public Schools District. The overall goal for the project is to generate a concept that can be carried into design and development.

Preliminary work Read More

Community Benefit Day At Pajarito Mountain Sunday

Community Benefit Day at Pajarito Mountain is Sunday. File photo

PAJARITO MOUNTAIN News:

  • Ticket Proceeds to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Santa Fe

Community Benefit Day at Pajarito Mountain is Sunday, Jan. 26. In its first year, Community Benefit Days is a way for Pajarito to give back to the community by donating a portion of lift ticket sales to a local nonprofit.

This year’s proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters in Santa Fe. The resort pledges to donate 20 percent of lift ticket sales. 

“Providing support to a young person is very gratifying. This organization is very dear to my heart,” Read More