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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

COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) is sponsoring information booths at the Secret City Summer Concert Series and the Los Alamos Farmers Market as part of its outreach efforts.
 
“The CDAB hopes to gather public input from a broad cross-section of the community to support its efforts to improve the County’s nuisance ordinance and code enforcement activities,” CDAB Chair Catherine Ozment said.
 
The schedule for CDAB outreach booths at the Summer Concerts is June 7, July 19 and Aug. 9. The schedule for booths at the Farmers Market is June
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Secret City Summer Concerts Strive For Zero Waste

From left, Environmental Services Division Senior Office Specialist Joshua Levings, Zero Waste Team member and Environmental Sustainability Board member Dorothy Brown, Zero Waste Team Member Julia Ying and Los Alamos County Councilor James Robinson man one of the Zero Waste stations during the concert May 24. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

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

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

Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. File photo
 
NMSP News:
 
New Mexico State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in every county across the state during the month of June.
 
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
 
Hundreds of lives could be saved
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Secret City Concert Producers Explain Extra Security

Scene from the first summer concert of the season Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

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

COUNTY News:
 
We have all been there. You’re standing in front of the recycle bin with something in hand – a beverage cap, a greasy pizza box, the tinfoil lid from a sour cream container or a crinkly cellophane wrapper. You don’t completely know whether or not you can recycle it. You want to do your part for the environment by recycling more, so you throw it in the recycle bin and assume the recycling facilities will sort it out. No harm, no foul – right? Wrong!
 
“Wish- Cycling” is a term recycler’s use when referring to this kind of well-intended, but ultimately harmful behavior. Though it
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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

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. 

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