New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez Urges Public Colleges And Universities Against Increasing Tuition
Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued a statement urging public colleges and universities to keep tuition levels flat for the coming semester:
“As New Mexico continues to make strides in ensuring access to higher education for all its residents, I strongly urge our public colleges and universities to refrain from raising tuition in the coming year. Our state has made history by establishing the nation’s largest trust fund for tuition-free college and by investing a record $162 million in the Opportunity Scholarship Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Tourism Kickoff Event 2024
Program members and volunteers celebrate local tourism Tuesday March 12 at the Tourism Kickoff Event 2024 at Fuller Lodge. Attendees were treated to updates from the Visitor Center, History Museum, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Bradbury Science Museum, PEEC/Los Alamos Nature Center, Fuller Lodge Art Center, Los Alamos County and Mainstreet. The Los Alamos Transportation Division shared updates on local bus services. Attendees also received information about local volunteer opportunities and an update on the Volunteer Los Alamos website/portal from the Los Alamos Read More
Governor On Death Of State Police Ofc. Justin Hare
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after State Police Officer Justin Hare was killed early this morning in the line of duty.
“I’m heartbroken by the devastating news that State Police Officer Justin Hare was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call near Tucumcari this morning. It’s a tragic reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face each time they put on a uniform and report for duty. Officer Hare was doing his job protecting his community, and his sacrifice will Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities For Week Of March 18
Scene from Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project. Courtesy/LAC
Scene from Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project. 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 have construction activities at the following locations downtown and along and off Canyon Road during the week of March 18.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include (see included maps below):
- Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central
DeVolder: LAPD Needs To Start Impounding Vehicles
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
Driving in Los Alamos in the last couple of days has been miserable – drivers tailgating half car length behind my vehicle as well as behind other vehicles, drivers can’t stay in their own lane, small cars weave in and out of traffic, drivers speed, etc. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Every day in Los Alamos is getting to be worse than driving on a Chicago freeway on a Friday night. Vehicles there routinely weave across five traffic lanes. Enough is enough. Safety is out the window.
It is apparent to me that automobiles in Los Alamos County are the real weapons of mass destruction and Read More
New Hours For Property Tax Exemptions Clinic For Veterans
COUNTY News:
Representatives from the Los Alamos County Assessor’s office and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services advise that the start time has changed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the Saturday, March 16 clinic to assist veterans with property tax exemptions.
Military veterans and unmarried widows of veterans are encouraged to visit the American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16.
This clinic is designed to assist eligible veterans with on-the-spot filing for either a “Veterans Property Tax Exemption” or a “Veterans Read More
Obituary: John Thomas Montague Feb. 15, 2024
JOHN THOMAS MONTAGUE Feb. 15, 2024
John Thomas Montague died at home in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, after an abrupt illness diagnosed as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. He was 74 years old.
John is survived by his wife, Linda Hutchins; son, Eric Montague; siblings, Jane, Paul, and Ruth Montague; and niblings, Ashlee Montague, Eli Skeggs, and Cel Skeggs.
Born to Leo and Opal Montague in Seattle, Washington, John grew up in the Seattle area on Mercer and Vashon Islands. He graduated from Vashon Island High School in 1967 and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford Read More
New Mexico State Police Officer Shot And Killed … Suspect Remains On The Run
This suspect was last seen on foot on the I-40 Frontage Road at milepost 304 between Montoya and Newkirk in Albuquerque. The suspect is armed and dangerous, do not approach, call 911 immediately. Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP News:
A New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer has been shot and killed on Interstate 40 near mile marker 320.
The suspect was last seen wearing a brown hoodie and jacket.
The scene is still active and details are limited.
Anyone with information is asked to call NMSP. Read More
LANL Suspends On-site Activities Today Due To Heavy Snow
Due to heavy snow in Los Alamos, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has suspended on-site activities today, March 15. Read More
Los Alamos Public Library’s Community Steward Series: A Conversation With County Manager Anne Laurent March 21
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library will host Los Alamos County’s new Manager Anne Laurent for an evening of conversation and discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
As part of the evening’s conversation, Laurent will tell the story of her career, her vision for Los Alamos County and answer questions about the challenges and successes of being a woman in the workplace, in leadership and in the public eye.
This event is part of the Los Alamos Public Library’s Community Steward series of discussions with local experts and leaders. As March is Women’s History Month, many of the topics Read More
Non-Essential County Facilities Closed Due To Storm
Due to inclement weather, County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered the closure of all non-essential County government facilities and services today, March 15. This includes the Aquatic Center, libraries, Golf Pro Shop, Eco Transfer Station and Fuller Lodge.
While the Nature Center, Fuller Lodge Art Center and visitor centers are closed, the Los Alamos History Museum is open.
County staff recommends that individuals call any facility not listed to determine if they will be open or closed today.
Atomic City Transit fixed routes will make their last trips departing the Transit Read More
N.M. 4 Water Transmission Line Repair Postponed
Map of work area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The emergency repair on a water transmission line along N.M. 4 that was supposed to start today has been rescheduled for Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, due to winter weather conditions.
The broken water line is on the east side of N.M. 4 about halfway between East Jemez Road and the turnoff to N.M. 502.
Officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) would like to remind drivers that when the work begins next Friday, they should expect to see N.M. 4 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction as they approach the work zone. Northbound Read More
Kiwanis Club Cancels Saturday’s Aluminum Collection
Due to inclement weather, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is canceling the Aluminum Collection event scheduled for Saturday, March 16.
The next collection will be held Saturday, May 18 the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive (near Sullivan Field).
Pajarito Receives 14″ Of Snow With More Coming!
UNM-Los Alamos Campus Is Closed Due To Weather
Due to inclement weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos campus will be closed today, March 15. Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Seeks Input On Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project
Encino Vista. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin accepting comments today, March 15, 2024, for the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project (EVLRP) preliminary environmental assessment.
The Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project is an approximately 130,305-acre project on the Coyote and Cuba Ranger Districts. The proposed EVLRP was developed after the South Fork Wildfire (2010) and the Diego Wildfire (2014) created severe long-term resource damage to watersheds, wildlife habitat, and forested landscapes within the project Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Closed Today And All Activities And Athletics Canceled Due To Inclement Weather
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be closed today, March 15.
All activities and athletics are canceled. All evening rentals are canceled.
Enjoy the snow! Read More
Navajo Yucca Brush Painting Art Camp March 20, 21, 23
Tse Bi Taa Hi’ (Winged Rock). Courtesy photo
Tse Yaanii Chii (End of Red Rocks). Courtesy photo
ART News:
Parent Teacher Conference Break: Navajo Yucca Brush Painting Art Camp, March 20, 21, 23, 2024 at Los Alamos Church of Christ at 2323 Diamond Dr.
Instructor: Elmer “Charlie Rooster” Yazzie.
Wednesday March 20 – Cultural information on the bayonet yucca.
Make a set of yucca brushes.
Practice using the yucca brushes.
Thursday March 21 – Yucca brush painting techniques.
Paint a 9-inch x 12-inch yucca brush watercolor.
Friday March 22 – Paint two 9-inch x 12-inch watercolors. Read More
Request For Extension On 2022 Notice Of Violation Response And Penalty Calculation Worksheet Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:
- Request for Extension on the 2022 Notice of Violation Response and Penalty Calculation Worksheet (Link)
- New Mexico Environment Department Approval Request for
Southbound Block Of Oppenheimer Closed Today
Map of work area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The southbound block of Oppenheimer between Central Avenue and Trinity Drive will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, March 15 for utility work.
Crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will be potholing to locate water valves under the road. The work is scheduled to continue daily through March 22.
Direct questions about the work to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 during business hours or CustomerCare@lacnm.us during evenings and on weekends. Read More