County Art In Public Places Board To Meet Feb. 22
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 in person in Council Chamber in Suite 110 at 1000 Central Avenue, and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here.
Ryti: Quality Of Life Council Goal
By RANDALL RYTI
Los Alamos County Councilor
At our Feb. 20, 2024, Council Work Session, Council will have a briefing and discussion on our Quality of Life Goal.
This goal covers six priorities:
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- Health, Wellbeing, and Social Services
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI)
- Mobility
- Educational, Historical, and Cultural Amenities
- Open Space, Parks, and Recreation
- Public Safety
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Four of these six priority areas get public input through County Boards (Art in Public Places Board, Community Health Council, Transportation Board, Historical Preservation Advisory Board, and the Parks and Read More
County Seeks Community Input For White Rock Skate Park Improvement Project To Replace Modular Elements
Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) has begun the project to replace the modular elements for the White Rock Skate Park (99 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock). American Ramp Company (ARC), in partnership with CSD, is seeking the community’s input on the design and type of modular elements to install.
The County Council approved the White Rock Skate Park improvement project as part of the Capital Improvement Project budget for 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staffing and supply shortages, the project was delayed. ARC was selected by CSD in February 2023 Read More
County Throws Down The Gauntlet To The Gophers
Parks Maintenance Construction Specialist 3, Alex Archuleta shows a trap ready to capture a gopher Friday at Overlook Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It was a nice day Friday afternoon at Spiro Field in White Rock. The warm temperatures eliminated any lingering mounds of snow and the field was pleasantly backdropped by cloudless blue sky.
Too bad trouble is brewing beneath the park’s surface.
This trouble comes in the form of gophers. These rascals burrow and tunnel in the earth. They feed on plant roots and are Read More
Michael Redondo To Run For Los Alamos County Clerk
Michael Redondo has announced his candidacy for County Clerk. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Continuing his life of service, former Los Alamos County Probate Judge Michael D. Redondo has announced his intention to run for Los Alamos County Clerk. Clerk Naomi Maestas term limits out Dec. 31, 2024, after serving two consecutive 4-year terms.
Redondo stepped down from his judgeship Feb. 2, 2024, to allow the person appointed to fill that vacancy the opportunity to participate in annual training offered in early February. Read More
Council Votes Down Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The motion to implement an incremental minimum wage increase in the County failed by a narrow margin during the Feb. 6 Los Alamos County Council meeting.
The motion failed 4-3 with Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Councilors Randall Ryti and Suzy Havemann voting in favor and Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull and Councilors David Reagor, Keith Lepsch and Melanee Hand voting against.
Ryti made the motion, amending the published ordinance, to implement an annual $1 per hour increase to the minimum wage, which is $12 per hour, for the Read More
County Facility Hours On Presidents Day
In observance of Presidents Day Feb. 19, 2024, the Community Services Department will have altered hours.
The Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library will be open 1-5 p.m. The Aquatic Center, as well as the Leisure Lagoon, will be open 1-4 p.m.
Ice Rink hours will be noon to 5 p.m. The Golf Shop and Golf Course, however, will remain closed for the entirety of Feb. 19.
Usual facility hours will resume Feb. 20. Read More
Wildlife Education: Valentine’s Day For Skunks
COUNTY News:
Happy Valentine’s Day and #wildlifewednesday!
Nothing says “I love you” more than a strong smelling perfume … or rather “I don’t love you, please go away!” as the skunk believes!
It’s officially skunk mating season, which is roughly two months long, usually beginning in February and ending in March. During mating season, neighborhoods may notice an increase in skunk odors. Males will come from up to six miles away to find a mate. While love is in the air, a female skunk can discourage a male’s advances by emitting an odor. The increased and pungent aroma is actually Read More
Environmental Services To Close For Presidents Day
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day.
This includes trash and recycling collection services and operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
If the observed date falls on your normal trash collection day please place your materials out Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2024 holiday and roll cart collection schedule, as well as the 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection monthly schedule.
For additional questions, call 505.662.8163 Read More
LASA: Pollinators As Teachers Of Love
By DANA ECELBERGER
Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance
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- Did you know? New Mexico has a surprising number of native pollinators: bees of all shapes and sizes, flies, butterflies, wasps, birds, bats and more, but bees are the hardest working in the pollination department. Out of around 4,000 native bees in the United States, New Mexico has around 1,000 bee species! That is a full fourth of all the known native bees in America.
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As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, many of us are thinking about love and what in the world it is all about. Some of us may already have found love, either as a romantic connection, Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board
Our last Transportation Board meeting, Feb. 1, was a busy one. First, I was elected board chair and Michael Altherr vice chair.
Next we received a presentation on ADA Paratransit from Atomic City Transportation (ACT). The NMDOT Comprehensive Review recommended that we clarify our no-show suspension policy, defining the time period over which the 15 percent no-show rate is defined. T-Board voted to approve the Staff recommendation of 30 days. Penalty is a 2 consecutive day suspension. Given the high reliability of ACT-Assist users, Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Update: February 2024
COUNTY News:
February’s Library Board meeting focused on the library’s strategic plan for 2024-2027.
The library began working on this in February 2023; the goals identified within this plan are intended to provide direction for library initiatives and were developed with input from staff and the Library Board.
The strategic plan relies on community input gathered from surveys, conversations, and focus groups during the research phase of the Community Services Integrated Master Plan.
The plan’s three goals are:
- 1). improve organizational reach and impact;
- 2). improve programs and
Daily Postcard: Shadows And Snow Blanket Golf Course
Daily Postcard: Shadows and snow blanket the Los Alamos County Golf Course Sunday afternoon at 4290 Diamond Drive. Photo by Becky Rutherford Read More
Rendija Road Closing Wednesday For Water Leak Repair
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close Rendija Road at 8 p.m. Wednesday to repair a leak on the Guaje Canyon water transmission line.
Until DPU’s crews expose the line and see the condition of it, they won’t have a firm timeline for the repair, however they estimate the work and the road closure could take up to two days.
Los Alamos residents and San Ildefonso commuters will not be able to access the road, the Pajarito Trailhead or Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club during that time. Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces President’s Day Closure
Atomic City Transit buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 19 in observance of the President’s Day holiday but will resume service Tuesday, Feb. 20. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 19 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit Read More
Swim Lessons For All Ages At Los Alamos Aquatic Center
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Aquatic Center has announced that swim lessons are being offered by two contractors, 505 Swimming LLC from Santa Fe and Anna Zhang from Los Alamos. Both contractors will be providing group and individual lessons for various ages and skill levels.
505 Swimming was created in 2022 in Santa Fe with the mission of increasing the availability of life-saving swim instruction in the community. Their team is composed of instructors who have a passion and demonstrated talent for working with children and are certified as swim instructors through either the Red Cross or Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities: Week Of Feb. 12, 2024
Work Zone Area 2A. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will be continuing construction activities at three different locations downtown and off Canyon Road during the week of Feb. 12.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include:
- Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Avenue and heading north towards the Romero Cabin – Occasional brief flagger operations on Central Ave. and 19th St. for construction vehicles
Video: County PIO Highlights Of Feb. 6 Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Williams Hill shares highlights from the Feb. 6 Council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Wednesday Is ‘Los Alamos Day’ At The Legislature
Los Alamos County officials have announced that Wednesday, Feb. 14, is “Los Alamos Day” at the Legislature. The event will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Roundhouse at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe.
This special event is an open invitation to the public to join in the festivities and engage with local organizations for a day of discovery, learning and celebration of what makes Los Alamos unique. Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with Los Alamos history, culture and various outdoor adventure activities.
The day will also feature special guest artists during the noon Read More
County Traffic Alert: Main Hill Open, Camp May Closed
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) would like to advise the public that icy and snow-packed winter driving conditions are present in Los Alamos County.
At this time, the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) is now open, but drivers are asked to be cautious. Read More