County Streetlights Off For Farolito Viewing Dec. 24-25
Various local streetlights will be turned off Dec. 24-25 to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos. Courtesy/NHCC
County ESD Unveils Recycle Coach App
By KIRSTEN LASKEYRecycling can be a tricky business. It is easy to wonder which bin an item should be tossed into or if it can even go into a recycling bin.
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division is attempting to make the process easier with a new resource. This week, the ESD rolled out a new app and website platform, called Recycle Coach.
The Recycle Coach app can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple Store, ESD Senior Office Specialist Joshua Levings said.
Residents can sign up for real-time notifications and reminders about Read More
Chief Troy Hughes Discusses LAFD At Rotary Meeting
Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes speaking Tuesday at the Rotary meeting at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Nancy Cerutti
ROTARY News:
Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes, who celebrates his 35th year in his fire service career in February, spoke at the Tuesday meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
He described the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) and its role in the community and at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Going back to 1997, LAFD was one of the first five fire departments to earn international accreditation. The Department’s guiding principles Read More
Water Service In Quemazon Restored By 11 Tonight
Scene of the water break this afternoon on Esperenza east of Quedito in the Quemazon neighborhood. Courtesy/DPU
Scene of the water break today on Esperenza i Quemazon … water service is scheduled to be restored by 11 p.m. today. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are working on a major water break that occurred today on Esperanza east of Quedito in the Quemazon neighborhood.
Approximately 50 customers on Esperanza between Quedito and the east Quemazon intersection have no water services. All customers in the Quemazon neighborhood Read More
Council To Consider Continuing Funding For CFPP
COUNTY News:Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Dec. 19
Scenes From 2019 Luminaria Walk At Stables Sunday
The Annual North Mesa Stables Luminaria Walk Sunday evening featured to the delight of young and old, a quiet walk through of the stables open house, campfires (‘luminarias]), and plenty of s’mores and opportunities to interact with horses, goats, sheep, cows and other stable animals. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene Sunday evening from the Annual North Mesa Stables Luminaria Walk. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene Sunday evening from the Annual North Mesa Stables Luminaria Walk. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene Sunday evening from the Annual North Mesa Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Dec. 18
DPU News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities is meeting in regular session 5:30 p.m., Wednesday in Council Chambers in the Los Alamos Municipal Building at Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
County Trash & Recycle Material Collection This Week
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department this week will be collecting trash and recycling materials.
Remember to not bag recycling (except shredded paper, which can put that in a white or clear bag) and lightly rinse plastics. Read More
County Council Regular Session Dec. 17
No Injury Collision On Trinity At 20th This Morning
A collision with no injuries reported has occurred this morning on Trinity Drive and 20th Street. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area to allow police to clear the scene. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.comAnimal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee Meets Tonight
Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. today in Conference Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
- Call to Order
- Approval of Nov. 20 Minutes
- Discussion of Best Practices Guide – Vision and Goals, Policies, Procedures, Training, Enrichment, Inspections and Metrics
- Discussion of Ordinance Revisions
- Discussion of Facility Issues
- New Business
- Meeting Adjourned
County: Farolito Sand Available For Holiday Season
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division has placed sand at the following locations to fill farolito bags:
- North Road at Lower Pueblo Canyon crossing;
- Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa;
- Soccer Field parking lot on North Mesa; and
- The parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock.
2019 MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade Winners
The New Beginnings Fellowship float is the winner of the 2019 Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade held Saturday night on Central Avenue as part of the annual WinterFest festivities in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Medical Center float is first runner-up of the 2019 Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Allure Hair and Nail Studio in Central Park Square is second runner-up of the 2019 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 2019 Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade Read More
Scenes From County Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Los Alamos County Councilors Katrina Martin, left, James Robinson, Chair Sara Scott and Randall Ryti along with members of the community applaud the official lighting of the County holiday tree Saturday night in the lobby at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilors Katrina Martin, left, James Robinson, Chair Sara Scott and Randall Ryti begin the countdown for the lighting of the holiday tree. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Joany Babilonia, Kathleen Kern and Kailey Kern get ready for their photo op during Read More
Scene Of 2019 Tree Lighting At Ashley Pond Park
Scene tonight right after the 2019 official Tree Lighting Ceremony around Ashley Pond as part of Los Alamos WinterFest. Los Alamos MainStreet extends sincere thanks to the 2019 WinterFest sponsors, Los Alamos County, Enterprise Bank & Trust and Del Norte Credit Union. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Decorating County Holiday Tree Before Official Lighting Ceremony Tonight
On the Job in Los Alamos are Los Alamos County Information Management employee Shirley Huber and Public Works Facilities employees Tim Martinez, left, and Emiliano Martinez. They are stringing lights on the County’s holiday tree Friday afternoon in lobby of the Municipal Building. Huber has helped decorate the County’s holiday trees for 20 years. This year’s tree is a 21- foot-tall Blue Spruce. The community is invited to the lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. today. County Council Chair Sara Scott will officially flip the switch to light the tree. Refreshments will be served. Read More
Recycle Art Fair & Fashion Show Expresses Thanks
Participants in the Los Alamos County Environmental Services 2019 Recycle Fashion Show. Courtesy/LACWater Main Break On Ridgeway In Denver Steels
Traffic Alert:
There is a water main break in the road on Ridgeway in the Denver Steels area. Department of Public Utilities crews are setting up traffic control devices.
Ridgeway Drive will be closed to through traffic while repairs are completed.
Residents will be allowed access to and from their homes. No disruption to water services are expected.
Crews estimate that repairs will be completed by mid-afternoon today.
Direct questions to the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333. Read More
County Announces Peoples Ecochallenge 2019 Winners
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