Traffic Alert: Utility Work On 43rd Street Thursday
Traffic Alert:
Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a small section of 43rd Street north of Urban in North Community Thursday, Feb. 27 to replace a water service line.
The road closure and work are scheduled for one day only.
Crews will close this small section of road near the property at 2164 43 St. beginning at 7:30 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m. Thursday.
DPU crews will maintain access to residents’ homes at all times. No water service interruption is anticipated.
Drivers are urged to observe the speed limit and traffic control signs.
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Los Alamos County Ranks Healthiest In New Mexico
SMARTASSET News:
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To help find the healthiest places in New Mexico, SmartAsset analyzed county level data, including length of life, health behaviors and healthcare access.
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County Issues Statement On Firefighter John P. Kelley Arrest
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Firefighter John P. Kelley was arrested Friday, Feb. 21 and charged with sexual exploitation of a child/possession.
Pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation and in accordance with personnel policy, Kelley has been placed on inactive duty status and placed on leave without pay.
The County will be monitoring the situation closely and taking further administrative action as appropriate.
Because this is an ongoing criminal investigation, the County will have no other comment at this time. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Pro Mike Phillips Awarded Leadership Coin
Los Alamos Golf Pro Mike Phillips, left, receives the Los Alamos County Leadership Coin for his achievements as a Professional Golf Association (PGA) Professional and for being honored a second time as a Top 50 Kids Coach by U.S. Kids Golf, the world’s leading organization in developing young golfers. Los Alamos County Recreation Manager Dan Erickson, center, acknowledged Phillips’ accomplishment calling it an incredible achievement even if it were his only job, but considering how many hours he dedicates each week as a PGA Professional, it’s especially significant he was able to be honored Read More
Hearing Date Set In UnQuarked Stop Work Order Case
Board of Appeals meeting Friday on UnQuarked case. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A stop work order posted Nov. 22, 2019 at UnQuarked, 813 Central Ave., has been contested by owner/CEO Prashant Jain of Sirphey, LLC, which operates UnQuarked.
Los Alamos County Board of Appeals met Friday to address the matter and approve procedures for a full hearing set for 8 a.m. March 30 in Council Chambers.
“This is to get us to next step in the process,” Council Chair Sara Scott said.
Scott is a member of the Board of Appeals together with County Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
Field Exploratory Sampling Scheduled For Barranca Mesa 3, Cumbres Del Norte And North Mesa Subdivisions Feb. 26-28
COUNTY News:
A geotechnical contractor will be conducting field exploratory sampling Wednesday Feb. 26 through Friday Feb. 28.
Utility locate markings will be present on roads where sampling will be performed. Large trucks with a drilling apparatus will be utilized to obtain core samples of asphalt and subsurface soils for analysis.
The results of the analysis will assist Public Works staff in determining future roadway and pavement preservation improvements.
The field exploratory sampling will occur at the following locations:
- Camino Encantado and adjacent streets;
- Camino Redondo,
CJ Smith Loves Los Alamos!
CJ Smith says he loves living in Los Alamos because he enjoys his school, friends, playing basketball, watching deer wander his yard and being able to go hiking the local canyons. Photo by Melissa Smith
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Atomic City Transit Data Feed Now Live On Google Maps
Google Maps. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces that transit data feed is now live on Google Maps.
Realtime Transit feed will enhance user experience; for example, riders get:
- Up-to-date arrival and departure time information … allows users to plan their trips even more efficiently;
- Advance notification of service delays … helps to reduce inconvenience to transit users; and
- Smoother transit experiences … helps to encourage repeat users, improving potential for increased ridership.
“Our new transit data feed will provide enhanced Read More
For Do-it-Yourself Home Improvement Projects Los Alamos Community Development Is Here To Help You!
COUNTY News:
Get answers to your code, permitting, and Planning and Zoning questions 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 until noon at Fire Station 3 in White Rock.
Does your project need a permit? It all depends on the Los Alamos and the International Building codes. Put broadly, construction projects that could impact public and personal safety require permits.
Types of permit-required construction include structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. Each might require its own permit and series of inspections.
Good general contractors know when and how to pull permits, but New Mexico State Read More
County: Utility Work On Quartz Street Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Parker Construction, under contract with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will reroute and replace a failed section of sewer.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 24, new public sewer main pipelines between Pine Street and the existing main on the north side of Quartz Street will be installed.
Work will continue for 30 days with crews working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. At times, traffic will be restricted to one lane at the very short construction zone in Quartz Street.
DPU’s contractor will maintain access to residents’ homes at all times. No sewer service interruption Read More
Los Alamos Low Crime Rate A Community-Wide Achievement
Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera, left, speaks with Chief Dino Sgambellone Tuesday at the police station. LAPD recently reported the crime rate in Los Alamos is the lowest in LAPD history. Sgambellone said he appreciates the support LAPD receives from the community and appreciates his staff. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A positive trend has been occurring in Los Alamos; it is a trend residents should be proud of because the majority of the town has contributed to moving in this good direction.
According Read More
LAPS And County Continue To Discuss North Mesa Housing
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Ideas, concerns and questions regarding the North Mesa Housing Study were shared during a joint work session Feb. 11 between the Los Alamos Public Schools Board and Los Alamos County Council.
In addition to collecting public input about the housing study during the joint work session, the school board and County council planned out their next moves for the project.
The school board will host another community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 26, at the Los Alamos Middle School cafeteria.
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus told Read More
County: You Can Prevent A Trash Fire
A variety of batteries. Courtesy/hudsonwi.gov
COUNTY News:
How often do you think about what is powering your smartphone, laptop and watch?
Lithium-ion batteries are used in many everyday items because they can provide more powerful energy than other batteries and they are rechargeable. However improperly disposing of your lithium-ion battery can have hazardous and deadly results.
Lithium-ion batteries should never be tossed in your roll cart or trash bag. It could end up in a fiery disaster leaving your roll cart melted and unusable. The safest way to dispose of any battery is to bring it Read More
Canyon Road Vegetation Control Operation Begins Feb. 20
Traffic Alert:
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 through Fe. 25, the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division of the Public Works Department will be working on Canyon Road, between 15th Street and the Aquatic Center.
Crews will be clearing vegetation along the medians and sidewalks. A flagging operation will be in place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., during the weekdays.
Vehicle and pedestrian traffic are urged to slow down and use caution in this work zone.
Direct questions or concerns to Juan Rael, Traffic & Streets Manager at 505.662.8113 or email LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More
Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee Meets Tonight
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter As-Hoc Committee meets 5:30 today in the Throne Room at Fuller Lodge.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Democracy In Action: Los Alamos Democrats Hold Pre-Primary
Democrats from Ward C cast ballots for their delegates to the NM Pre-Primary Convention Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Democrats sign in at the County Pre-Primary Convention Saturday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Democrats gathered to hear from state candidates and elect delegates to the Democratic Pre-Primary Convention Saturday at Fuller Lodge.
Voting party members numbered 87, Los Alamos County Democratic Party Chair Cat Ozment said. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 5 To Feb. 11, 2020
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
PHILBERT LOPEZ
Feb. 5 at 6:16 p.m. / Police arrested Philbert Lopez, 35, of Española at the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office on an arrest order.
STEPHEN M. GEISIK
Feb. 6 at 12:48 p.m. / Police arrested Stephen M. Geisik, 29, of Hernandez at the Adult Probation Office on an arrest order.
DANIEL SCOTT MARTINEZ
Feb. 7 at 1:22 p.m. Read More
DP Road Has Reopened Following Suspicious Item Event
Police report that bomb technicians have cleared the scene and DP Road is reopened to traffic following an investigation by the bomb squad late this morning of a suspicious item discovered by a construction crew. Courtesy/google earth Read More
