RTD Holds Public Meeting Tuesday
County Employee Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Nov. 2
Scenes From 2019 Trick Or Treat On MainStreet
Massive crowds fill the streets Friday in downtown Los Alamos for the 2019 Trick or Treat on MainStreet. The annual event celebrates Halloween with a variety of activities across two days, from pumpkin carving and haunted houses, to a masquerade recital, scarecrow contest, costume climb, pet costume parade, High Tech Halloween at the Bradbury Science Museum and much more. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2019 Trick or Treat on Main Street Friday in downtown Los Alamos for the 2019 Trick or Treat on MainStreet event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Weather Puts White Rock Fog Seal Project On Hold
COUNTY News:BPU Recommending Water & Sewer Rate Increases
DPU Deputy Manager Robert WesterveltIt was a tough pill to swallow but the Board of Public Utilities agreed to recommend that Los Alamos County Council approve two ordinances that would give multi-year rate increases to water and sewer rates.
The ordinances were passed during the BPU meeting Oct. 16.
The ordinance for raising sewer rates was passed unanimously but the water rate ordinance passed 4-1. Board member Stephen McLin cast the opposing vote.
Now, the ordinances will be introduced Oct. 29 to council. Council Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 28, 2019
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Traffic Alerts for Large Transports This Weekend/Expect Delays Saturday/Sunday in White Rock, Truck Route, Diamond, Arkansas, North Communty
Desert Wind Transport will be transporting two modular buildings from Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. The move will proceed down Meadow Lane West to Rover North, NM 4 East and up West Jemez Road (Truck Route), across the Omega Bridge, on Diamond Drive to Arkansas and to Mountain Elementary. The first modular will be transported Read More
Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Meeting Moved To Oct. 30
COUNTY News:Canceled: Arts In Public Places Board Tonight
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Arts in Public Places Board meeting scheduled for this evening is canceled due to lack of quorum. Read More
Los Alamos Department Of Public Utilities Customers Can Save Up To $3,500 On New Electric Vehicle
COUNTY News:
The American Public Power Association (APPA) has teamed up with Nissan to offer rebates to public power communities on the all-electric 2019 Nissan LEAF.
Los Alamos is a public power community through its County-owned Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Customers and employees of the DPU are eligible for a $3,500 rebate when purchasing the 2019 LEAF standard edition and $2,500 when purchasing the ePlus edition. The offer ends Jan. 2, 2020.
In addition to the public power rebate, customers can also get up to $7,500 in federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits.
To claim the rebate, Read More
HPAB Tours Los Alamos History
Members of the Historical Preservation Advisory Board begin a walking tour of Los Alamos’ history Monday afternoon outside the Los Alamos History Museum. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Los Alamos History Museum volunteer Carolyn Shipley, left, shows a historic photo to a member of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comEvery town has a unique history. Travel to any municipality on the map and within its city limits there are stories and events that Read More
Improvements To Graduation Canyon Are Unveiled To County, Public During Tour
Los Alamos County staff, officials and members of the public gathered Tuesday afternoon at East Park to view the restoration project in Graduation Canyon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Keystone Restoration Ecology President Steve Vrooman shows off the improvements made to Graduation Canyon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comA big source of pride for Los Alamos is its open spaces. The local landscape is celebrated through books, photographs and lectures; furthermore, it receives Read More
Los Alamos Police Conduct DEA Drug Take Back Day
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in the north parking lot of the police station off Central Avenue.
This drug diversion program is part of a national initiativeby of the DEA. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means to dispose of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Direct questions to Det. Joseph Robinson 505.663.1888. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 19 To Oct. 22, 2019
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
JAMES PERRY CLINE
Oct. 19 at 1:34 p.m. / Police arrested James Perry Cline, 49, of Los Alamos at West Jemez Road and Anchor Ranch and charged him with reckless driving.
SALVADOR EDUARDO SALAIZ
Oct. 19 at 8:40 p.m. / Police arrested Eduardo Salaiz, 26, of Los Alamos at 1247 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
VICENTE ADRIAN Read More
Deacon Street Milling And Pothole Repair Completed
The milling and pothole repair work on Deacon Street is now completed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Fog Seal Project Start Date Changed To Oct. 28
COUNTY News:Public Notice: Possible Council Quorum 3 P.M. Today
County: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Installed At Los Alamos Golf Course Crosswalk
The newly installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on Diamond Drive at the Golf Course Crosswalk. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Traffic & Streets Division crews have completed the installation of the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on Diamond Drive at the Golf Course Crosswalk.
The RRFBs are push button activated amber LEDs that supplement the warning signs at the crosswalk. They use an irregular flash pattern that is similar to emergency flashers on police vehicles. This flash pattern has shown to elicit a greater response from drivers than traditional flashers. Read More
Canceled: Personnel Board Meeting Tuesday Oct. 21
COUNTY News:
The regular Personnel Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21 has been canceled.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3 and will include the annual anti-harassment training with the Labor Management Relations Board.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Registration Is Open … Now Let’s Play Hockey!
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 9 To Oct. 15, 2019
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
HALLIE MAY SCHWENK
Oct. 9 at 12:48 a.m. / Police arrested Hallie May Schwenk, 21, of Grants in Grants on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
ISAIAH LEE EDWARD AYLMER
Oct. 11 at 1:53 p.m. / Police arrested Isaiah Lee Edward Aylmer, 19, of White Rock at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
ELIJAH J. MEASON
Oct. 15 at 11:21 p.m. Read More
