Scenes From 2019 LAPD Special Olympics Torch Run
Special Olympics athletes, police officers, police personnel and American Legion Post 90 representatives gather for a group photo Thursday morning prior to the start of the annual 42-mile Torch Run up Trinity Drive and all the way to Jemez Springs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Local Special Olympics Chairman Cmdr. Oliver Morris briefs Special Olympics athletes, gathered Thursday morning with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, on the day’s events ahead of the 42-mile Torch Run. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Special Olympics athletes from left, Micah McCown, Sam Zimmerly Read More
Council Proclaims June 8-14 LGBTQ+ Pride Week
Los Alamos County Councilor Katrina Schmidt, second from left, presents a proclamation declaring the second week of June ‘Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week’. Representatives from Friends of Los Alamos Pride accepted the proclamation Tuesday night during the regular County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation delcaring the second week of June “Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week” during its Tuesday night regular meeting.
Pride Week is June 8-14 in Los Alamos. Events include a performance by Santa Fe drag band Hella Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 71; Tonight’s Low Around 50
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 71 with isolated sprinkles after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 50. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service reports that while portions of eastern New Mexico will have the potential for severe weather, virga, light showers or dry thunderstorms may produce gusty and erratic winds today through the weekend across central and western New Mexico. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Hydrant Testing Begins Next Week Through August
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will be testing fire hydrants throughout Los Alamos County starting next week and activity will be continuing through August.
The purpose of hydrant testing is to ensure that they will provide an adequate water supply for fire suppression and to flush out sediments that have accumulated in the water distribution system over the past year.
These tests are part of the regular hydrant maintenance program and are done in conjunction with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Residents will see LAFD firefighters and vehicles Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: With Volunteers Of Los Alamos Fire Brigade Search And Rescue
On the job in Los Alamos are Melisa Thurgood and Tom Houlton who volunteer for the Los Alamos Fire Brigade Search and Rescue. The volunteers spend countless hours at sporting and special events providing assistance and rescues throughout the county. Thurgood and Houlton each have more than 25 years of service with the Los Alamos Fire Brigade. Learn more about the Los Alamos Fire Brigade here. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPD Conducts Traffic Enforcement; DWI Checkpoints
In an effort to keep the community safe, LAPD will conduct random DWI checkpoints throughout the County throughout the summer. File photo
LAPD News:
Now through the summer, the Los Alamos Police Department will conduct traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations.
There also will be random DWI checkpoints throughout the County during this time frame.
The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet.
Officers will Read More
Council Seeks Applicants For Board Of Registration
COUNTY News:
Because of a recent change in State legislation, the Los Alamos County Council is seeking applicants to fill a two-year term on the local Board of Registration.
Previously, nominations were solicited by the Chairs of the local Democratic, Libertarian and Republican parties, but the new law eliminated that requirement. There will be five members appointed to this Board.
Consideration and appointment of applicants for the Board of Registration, which also serves as the Canvassing Committee after elections, has been placed on the Council’s June 11 meeting agenda (6 p.m., in Council Read More
County Crew Repairing Water Break On Walnut Street
COUNTY News:
Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are working in the road to repair a water line break on Walnut Street.
There should be no interruption of water services to customers.
Repairs are estimated to be completed around noon today.
Direct questions or concerns to the DPU through the Customer Care Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@lacnm.us.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the county-owned electric, gas, water and wastewater systems under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities. Read More
Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board Conducts Outreach At Summer Concert Series
Secret City Summer Concerts Strive For Zero Waste
People don’t often think about garbage once they toss it into a trash can.
Although the thought of that wrapper, plastic water bottle or Styrofoam plate disappears Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meets May 31
County Crews Work To Restore Water To Two Areas
COUNTY News:
Crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are working to restore water to two areas of town.
Customers on 37, 36 and 35 streets south of Villa Street have little to no water pressure due to a water main break on 37 Street at the bend where 37 Street becomes 35 Street.
Water crews estimate that water will be restored by 7 p.m. today.
Additionally, customers on Alamo Road and Capulin Road, Tsankawi Street and Oro Court have little to no water pressure. Water crews are repairing a broken water valve and estimate water will be restored by 5 p.m. today.
Department officials offer Read More
Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department will be running the torch to Jemez Springs to raise money and awareness for Special Olympic athletes in Los Alamos and New Mexico.
This is the 51st year of Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run that occurs each May.
LAPD will begin shorlty after 7 a.m. Thursday running the torch about 42 milesto Jemez Springs. There will be minor traffic delays at about 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on Trinity Drive and West Jemez Road as runners mke their way out of Los Alamos. Read More
NMSP Launch Police Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico In June
Secret City Concert Producers Explain Extra Security
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Secret City Concert Series kicked off May 24 at Ashley Pond Park with several new additions to the annual concert series.
These additions include Nonprofit Row, the New Mexico Craft Distillery Garden and added security.
The site of security personnel and a fence in front of the stage and distillery garden sparked debate and questions from the public as to why these measures were necessary for Read More
What Is Wish-Cycling And Why it’s Always A Bad Idea
Daily Postcard: Bandelier Shuttle In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A stream of visitors exists the Bandelier Shuttle Sunday afternoon near the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Bandelier National Monument is a big draw for tourists and locals alike during Memorial Day Weekend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Hanging Baskets On Central
On the job in Los Alamos is Daniel Escarcega of Los Alamos Landscape and More installing hanging baskets filled with flowers this morning along Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: BPU Closed Session Scheduled For May 24
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities closed session scheduled for May 24, 2019 has been canceled. Read More
Traffic Alert: Two Vehicle Crash At Trinity Drive & Central Avenue Along Construction Zone
Traffic Alert:
Los Alamos Police report a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries has occurred in the construction zone near the Trinity Drive and Central Avenue area.
Eastbound traffic on Trinity Drive is down to one lane. There is no westbound traffic on Trinity Drive at this time … ALL westbound traffic is being diverted onto Central Avenue.
Motorists are urged to proceed with extreme caution and if at all possible to avoid the area altogether and seek alternate routes.