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Pets Of The Week: Meet Yukio And Gia

Yukio is the cutest carebear kitty around. She is curious and engaged and loves to explore, plus she’s sweet as sugar. She has tried to befriend the great outdoors, but she thinks it’s a little too loud out there and prefers to be your little house buddy. Yukio loves head boops and rubbing her head on your legs, and after she’s had enough petting, she will roll around and stretch on the floor for a good minute. She is 11lbs., 2 years old, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped – and ready to make your house her home. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Read More

LANL: Finding Of No Significant Impact Issued For Los Alamos County Reservoir Restoration Project

LANL News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for a Los Alamos County project to restore parts of Los Alamos Canyon including the reservoir and surrounding areas.

The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is planning to restore and address sedimentation from post wildfire flooding impacts in in the canyon. 

This restoration project includes: the upper watershed area above the reservoir, the reservoir, and the area where Los Alamos Canyon Creek, water pipeline and access road run parallel to each other down the valley.  Read More

Los Alamos Elks Lodge Hosts Installation Of Officers 2024

Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 held its installation of officers for 2024 last Saturday, followed by dinner. This is the first time in three years the group was able to host a formal installation ceremony and dinner. New leadership includes (back, left to right) Jeff Goettee, Chaplain; Heath Davis, Leading Knight; Ben Bouman, Trustee; Patrick Metzger, Exalted Ruler; Anthony Kave, Tiler; Craig Taylor, Esquire; Kirk Hollis, Treasurer; (front, left to right) Troy Calloway, Trustee; Rich Kieltyka, Trustee; Anthony Vigil, Loyal Knight; Brett Ray, Trustee; Katherine Haight,
Lecturing Knight; Read More

Heinrich, Stansbury, Chavez-Deremer Introduce Bill To Support Student Success In Higher Education

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M) and Lori Chavez-Deremer (R-Ore.) introduced on Wednesday the Postsecondary Student Success Act, legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education.

Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in high school graduation and college enrollment rates, reflecting a concerted effort to expand access to higher education. However, despite these strides, there Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Rebecca Redondo At Library

On the job in Los Alamos is Library Associate Rebecca Redondo at Mesa Public Library where she has worked for  about a year and a half. ‘Most jobs have pros and cons and there are things you have to overcome but there are also challenges,’ Redondo said Wednesday afternoon. She continues to help people in her community through her work at the Los Alamos Public Library. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

46th Street To Be Closed For Several Hours March 26

CM ArborCare News:

CM ArborCare has announced that it is scheduled to close 46th Street between 1331 46th and 1322 46th, 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

The road will be completely closed for about three hours to allow equipment access for the removal of a large tree.

Vehicle and pedestrian access will be blocked. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic can be detoured to Sandia Drive and 47th Street.

Direct questions to Chris Michel at cmarborcare@gmail.com or call 505.385.6223. Read More

Daily Postcard: Bandelier Officially Enters Busy Season

Daily Postcard: Visitors descend the steps and ladders on a partially shaded and steep cliffside March 12 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier has officially entered its busy season and recommends arriving before 10 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m. to ensure finding a parking place. Once the limited parking fills vehicles will be turned around at the entrance gate. Bandelier thanks visitors for their cooperation in protecting Alcove House, the cliff dwellings and their own safety by following these guidelines: stay on the trail/ladders, limit to 15 people climbing the ladders to Alcove House, Read More

2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Announces 3 More Artists Including A HUGE Science Fest Concert Starring Led Zep Again!

The 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series begins May 24. Courtesy/LASCS

Summer Concert News:

The 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series (LASCS) is doing it again, bringing several world-class bands to Ashley Pond every Friday night during the summer for what is shaping up to be another incredible season of FREE entertainment for Los Alamos and the region.

The series runs every Friday from May 24 through Aug. 30 and concerts will be announced as sponsors are found with the final calendar release set for April 15. Please visit the 2024 LASCS website or get regular updates available on our Facebook Read More

McQuiston: How Telematics Can Help Improve Driver Safety

By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Telematics, also known as usage-based insurance or “Pay How You Drive” car insurance, tracks driving habits, including driving distances, speed, braking behaviors and more. That information is used by an insurance company to help customize your auto insurance premium.

If the thought of having an insurance company monitor your driving makes you nervous, remember, the benefits could far outweigh your concerns – especially if you and the people on your auto policy drive safely. And if you already are a careful driver, Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Massage Therapist Veda Rosso

On the job in Los Alamos is licensed massage therapist Veda Rosso at Sage Integrated Health. She is now offering massage treatments to the local community at her location in the 557 Flats at 557 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite #100. Veda is a seasoned and licensed massage therapist, dedicated to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of her clients through the healing power of touch. With more than 26 years of experience, she said she has become a trusted practitioner who sees clients in her private practice in Santa Fe and at Ten Thousand Waves. She also enjoys working at Sage Integrated Health Read More

Transportation Board Meeting Update For March 7, 2024

By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board

At our last Transportation Board meeting, March, 7, 2024, we started with a presentation and public comment on the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project. This project will begin at Central and curve around Bathtub Row and Juniper Street to 15th Street, improving vehicle, pedestrian, ADA, and utilities conditions. Additional options for improvements to adjacent areas will be provided to Council for consideration.

The next presentation was on new Median Design Standards, which will be piloted on Canyon Road before being extended to Diamond Read More

Eight Los Alamos High School Students Qualify To Participate In 2024 International DECA Competition In April

DECA State group. Courtesy/LAPS

Scene from Quiz Bowl. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Eight Los Alamos High School students have qualified to participate in the International DECA Competition in April.

Seniors Gabriel (Gabe) Cook, Shaun Kilde and Mia Martinez, along with juniors Elliott Beveridge, Zane Kretz and Sawyer Talley and sophomores Luke Creel and Alyssa Sun will compete in the Individual DECA Competitive Events at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Anaheim, Calif.

All eight of these students ranked in the top three performers in the Individual Series category Read More

County Crews To Repair Asphalt Along Central Between 15th & Oppenheimer Friday

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department will be repairing sections of asphalt along Central Avenue between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive.

Work will run 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday March 22, with a moving flag operation in place. The project will start at 15th and head westbound to Oppenheimer, then return eastbound to 15th.

Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.

Traffic is urged to slow down in the area and watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, crews and equipment.

Direct questions regarding this project to Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos Read More

NM-4 Water Repair Begins Friday

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Weather permitting, the emergency repair on a water transmission line along N.M. 4 has been rescheduled for Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24.

The broken water line is on the east side of NM-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 on Friday, they should expect to see N.M. 4 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction as they approach the work zone.

Northbound drivers will be directed into one of the two southbound Read More

LAMC Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) today published its community benefit report for the 2023 calendar year.

This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Los Alamos and beyond as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. 

“As a leading healthcare provider in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality care close to home, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on those we serve,” LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton said. “This year’s Read More

Red River Recognized For Environmental Stewardship

RR News:

RED RIVER — The Town of Red River has announced its distinguished recognition as a President’s Circle awardee for the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) 2023 reporting year.

This esteemed achievement highlights the town’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and community beautification.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expressed her gratitude, stating, “We are thrilled and honored to receive the President’s Circle status from Keep America Beautiful. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and efforts of our residents, volunteers, and local organizations in preserving Read More

PAC 8’s Spring Fundraiser Has Begun

Hummingbird Rain Chain donated by Petree Garden Center & Florist. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8’s spring fundraiser, an on-line auction has begun.

PAC 8 thanks the local businesses for the large assortment of generous donations. Auction items include a Fused Glass Experience, lift tickets to Pajarito Mountain, a box full of bagged, jarred and packaged foods grown by local writer Liddie Martinez along with her autographed cookbook. There also is jewelry, puzzles, gifts and many gift certificates to local restaurants.

PAC 8 is a non-profit organization and community media center. Read More

NM Congressional Delegation Welcomes Funding For Semiconductor Projects In New Mexico

Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have welcomed an announcement of historic federal funding of up to $8.5 billion to expand American semiconductor manufacturing, including in New Mexico.

This new funding is made possible by an agreement between Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce. It will support 700 manufacturing jobs and 1,000 construction jobs in the state.

This investment was secured through Read More

LANL To WIPP First To Ship March 25, 1999

Truck with TRUPACTs leaving LANL on March 25, 1999 to begin the historic 315 mile journey to WIPP … the first of many thousands. Courtesy LANL

By STANLEY (STAN) KOSIEWICZ
Special Projects Manager

LANL Retiree, Class of 2005

  • Remembering First Shipment To WIPP On 25th Anniversary

Many Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) personnel worked together to make the first shipment to open the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) a reality. They designed a commemorative T-shirt that states, “As a team we made it happen.” Figure 1 Only a small fraction of the team them is named in this article. My technical Read More

Styron: County Community Services Corner

By CORY STYRON
Community Services Department Director
Los Alamos County

With spring right around the corner, staff in the divisions comprising the Community Services Department (CSD) are working hard to improve and expand programming in time for the busy outdoor season. We’d like to highlight some of the key projects and expanded programming we have for the summer, from increased hours to several facility renovations, and the many opportunities for the community to participate in the planning process. 

If you have any questions, contact me at cory.styron@lacnm.us or any of the staff contacts.  Read More

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