2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Full Lineup!
2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Calendar. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department are proud to announce the full 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Lineup.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is completely FREE and held 6-9 p.m. every Friday beginning May 24 through Aug. 30 at Ashley Pond Park.
Visit losalamossummerconcertseries.com for the 2024 calendar and links to artist websites, videos and sponsoring businesses.
To find out about sponsorship opportunities or to participate in a Friday Read More
Los Alamos County Council Okays $377 Million FY25 Budget
Los Alamos County Council from left, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Chair Denise Derkcas, Councilor Keith Lepsch, Councilor Melanee Hand, Councilor Randall Ryti, Councilor Suzie Havemann and Councilor David Reagor. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After three days of hearings and discussions, the Los Alamos County’s budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 is approved.
Tuesday night, County Council approved 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, a budget that totals $377,473,225. In addition, council approved the following: the long-range Read More
Los Alamos County: Low-hanging Communication Line On Walnut Canyon Rim Trail Is Now Repaired
COUNTY News:
A low-hanging communication line on the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail, initially reported on March 31 via the Los Alamos Trails Facebook page, has been safely repaired as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.
The line, owned by Lumen Technologies, posed a hazard to hikers and bicyclists until its resolution.
The issue first came to light when the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) was alerted by posts from concerned citizens on social media. Staff reported the problem to the telecommunications company and assumed it would be quickly addressed. The County’s open space and trails Read More
Candidates Sought For 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royal Court
COUNTY News:
Ladies and gentlemen from all over Northern New Mexico, ages 6 and up, are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair and Rodeo Court Competition at Los Alamos County.
This competition is a revamped program of the Los Alamos County Queens Court Competition, that will allow for a larger age bracket for participation, categories for males of all ages, and the removal of Los Alamos County resident requirement to compete.
Categories are the following:
Each contestant will give a formal speech before a panel of judges and compete in a horsemanship contest. Judging Read More
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County Council To Relocate Meetings During Early Voting
COUNTY News:
Due to early voting activities, the Los Alamos County Council will temporarily relocate its upcoming council meetings to White Rock Fire Station 3 at 129 N.M. State Road 4 until after the primary election on June 4.
The affected meeting dates are May 7, May 21 and May 28. Meetings are held at 6 p.m., and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link). Agendas are available 72 hours before the scheduled meeting and can be found via the online Legistar Calendar.
Starting June 11, council regular sessions will resume in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Hears Presentation On Efforts To Increase Accessibility To All Users
COUNTY News:
The Library Board heard a presentation recently by Librarian Norma Covington on the library’s efforts to make the library more accessible to all users.
An accessibility statement has been added to the draft revision of the Library policies stating, “The Library will assist those with special needs, in compliance with federal and state law. The Library is committed to providing equal access to all patrons, including those with disabilities, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).”
In 2022 both Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch were evaluated for accessibility Read More
Council Tentatively Approves DPU’s FY 2025 Budget
Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton presents his department’s FY2025 to Los Alamos County Council Monday night. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the department’s $99,371,582 as well as a $1,304,000 budget option for a joint project with the Public Works Department for road improvements to Bathtub Row, Peach Street and Nectar Street. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Wernicke: Parks & Recreation Board April 2024 Update
Los Alamos Parks and Recreation Board Chair James Wernicke. Courtesy photo
By JAMES WERNICKE
Chair
Los Alamos Parks and Recreation Board
At the April Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) meeting, we finalized our 2024 Work Plan. This annual task, mandated by the County Council, requires us to provide a detailed outline of tasks, activities, timelines, and resources needed to achieve our shared goals. Section 8 of the County Code outlines each standing board’s purpose, duties, and responsibilities and serves as the primary guiding document for each board’s work plan. PRB is defined in Chapter Read More
Crews Working On Second Water Break In Quemazon
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are working on an emergency water leak on Quemazon again today within the same area as where a water valve failed last week. Water is off for houses in the immediate vicinity of the break and is expected to remain off until at least 4 p.m. today.
Traffic controls are in place for the work zone, which runs along Quemazon between Tranquilo and Corona. This area is closed to through traffic for the duration of the repair and cleanup. Residents may detour at Corona and Tranquilo. Drivers are asked to exercise caution near Read More
County Council Approves $377.4 Million FY 2025 Budget
Mead: Thoughts On The ‘Greening’ Of America (And Los Alamos)
By WILLIAM C. MEAD
Los Alamos
I read the Op/Ed by Steve Tobin of the BPU with interest. I am glad to see the BPU and DPW thinking about issues and costs of green energy production. I have some observations and questions about specifics and about general societal attempts to reduce CO2 emissions.
I’ll offer a few observations and some questions about Mr. Tobin’s discussion. At face value, Mr. Tobin seems to be calling for a radical change in direction for 1) “green” (solar) electrical production and 2) related personal investments. I will deal separately with these two recommendations.
I certainly Read More
Canceled: Tonight’s County Council FY25 Budget Hearing
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council FY25 Budget Hearing scheduled for this evening, April 30, 2024, has been canceled.
The hearing was canceled because the FY25 budget was approved at the Council’s April 29, 2024 Budget Hearing.
The cancellation notice has been published as is available online here. Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board To Meet May 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda for the meeting is available here. Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets May 1
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda can be viewed online here. Read More
Environmental Services Offers Two Dedicated Reuse Centers
From Los Alamos County:
Did you know that Los Alamos County disposes of approximately 15,000 tons of trash yearly? Many valuable items like decorations, BBQ grills and exercise equipment could find a new life instead of ending up in a landfill.
The Environmental Services Department has two dedicated Reuse Centers, one at the Eco Transfer Station and the other at the Overlook Convenience Center, where you can take items for free or leave your gently used treasures so that they can have a second chance at being cherished. Note that leaving items counts as one of your 12 annual loads.
Help us reduce Read More
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols To Begin In Counties Across New Mexico In May 2024
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during May 2024.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More
Op/Ed: Utility Scale Solar – Why So Vital For Decarbonization
By STEVE TOBIN
Member
Board of Public Utilities
Hello Los Alamos Community Members,
As a note of introduction, I joined the Board of Public Utility (BPU) in 2019. My largest motivation was a desire to learn and be a part of an effort to meet the BPU’s Net Carbon Neutral by 2040 Goal for electric generation. I appreciate the engagement of many community members in discussing our utility rules; our exchange of views is an essential part of being a community owned utility.
My purpose in this email is to provide some context that I have not heard expressed in the discussions with regards to changes under Read More
League Of Women Voters To Host Candidate Forum May 9
LWVLA News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) will host a candidate forum on Thursday, May 9 at Fuller Lodge. The forum begins at 7 p.m., but all are invited to enjoy refreshments and socialize with the candidates at 6:30 p.m.
Participating in the forum are:
- Christine Chandler (Dem.) and Chris Luchini (Lib.) running for NM District 43;
- Mary Carmack-Altwies (Dem.) and Marco Serna (Dem.) running for District Attorney in the First Judicial District;
- Beverly Neal-Clinton (Dem.), Denise Derkacs (Dem.), Ryn Herrmann (Dem.), James Wernicke (Lib.), and David Reagor (Rep.) running
Scenes From Mimosas With Matthew Modine At Fuller Lodge
From left, Los Alamos Small Business Center Coordinator Sandy Jones, Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Matthew Modine at Sunday morning’s ‘Mimosas with Matthew Modine’ at Fuller Lodge. This kick-off Welcome Brunch for the Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival, featured actor and filmmaker Matthew Modine, who stars in the film ‘The Martini Shot’ featured this year. Many will recognize Modine as Vannevar Bush in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’. Festivities continue for this inaugural international film festival, which runs through May 5, and includes 20 films at SALA Read More
