Traffic Alert: Trinity Closure At DP Road Has Ended
COUNTYNews:
Star Paving announced at 2:45 p.m. today that the Trinity Drive closure at DP Road that has been in place the last two weeks to install infrastructure has ended.
The eastbound lane has been returned to the former detour we had before the closure; motorists can take Trinity Drive to 4th Street, then after a full stop, turn right onto N.M. 502 to leave Los Alamos.
No need for motorists to detour off Trinity Drive over to Central Avenue via 15th Street or Knecht for those leaving work this afternoon. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 21 To Aug. 27, 2019
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.
RICHARD I. PENA
Aug. 21 at 9:50 p.m. / Police arrested Richard I. Pena, 39, of Dixon on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant at 2500 Trinity Dr.
DANIEL O. HOFFMAN
Aug. 22 at 5:39 a.m. / Police arrested Daniel O. Hoffman. 59, of Rio Rancho in Sandoval County on an arrest order.
TRENTON PAUL ENGELKING
Aug. 27 at 2:21 a.m. / Police arrested Trenton Paul Engelking, 22, Read More
Council Tables Land Grant Decision Until October
A long line of citizens wait their turn Tuesday night at the Los Alamos County Council meeting to weigh in on the potential grant of six County-owned parcels of land on 20th Street to TNJLA, LLC. The Albuquerque-based company proposes to build an extended stay hotel as well as a conference center on the 2.6 acres of land. After several hours of discussion, council voted unanamiously to table the issue until its Oct. 1 meeting. This will allow more time for public feedback on the project and several councilors felt the plans for parking for the hotel and conference center needed to be further Read More
Los Alamos Ranks #1 Safest City In New Mexico
SAFETY News:
Unfortunately, New Mexico is not one of the safest states in the nation, recording the highest rate of property crime and 2nd highest rate of violent crime.
However, some individual communities achieved decent scores on our Safety Index, which rates the safety of a city based on FBI crime statistics and law enforcement data, proving that there solid, safe options in the state in which to raise a family.
New Mexico’s safest city is Los Alamos, earning a very high 0.98 Safety Index score that dwarfs those of every other community in the state. The small city, which is famous for its proximity
Los Alamos County Survey Seeking Community Input On Local Housing Needs
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking public input through a community survey regarding housing needs and preferences from people who live and work in Los Alamos County.
A priority Strategic Goal of Council and of the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan is to increase the amount and types of housing options in the County.
The County is asking community residents and people who work in the County to participate in a survey designed to assess local housing needs. Your responses will help the County plan for new housing over the next 10 years.
Follow this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LosAlamosHousingPreferenceSurvey Read More
NMDOT Making Key Investments In Recreational Trails
BPU Votes Down Purchasing Additional Solar Array
Despite expressing interest in adding more renewable energy to the County’s electrical generation portfolio, the Board of Public Utilities (DPU) did not pass during its regular meeting Aug. 22 a motion that recommended entering a 25-year power purchase agreement with Los Alamos Solar II, LLC. Read More
Council Proclaims September Voter Registration Month
From left, League of Women Voters member Jody Benson, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Councilor David Izraelevitz, League member Lynn Jones and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz hold up a proclamation declaring September as Voter Registration Month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclaimation declaring September as Voter Registration Month during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Councilor David Izraelevitz read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: Registering to vote empowers eligible citizens to exercise their right Read More
Council Proclaims September Year Of Asset Building
From left, Champions of Youth Ambitions Board President Claire Swinhoe, Councilor James Robinson and C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen hold up a proclamation declaring September a ‘Year of Asset Building’ and Sept. 13 ‘College and Military Day’ in Los Alamos County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during the Tuesday night regular County Council meeting, which proclaimed September as a Year of Asset Building and Sept. 13 as College and Military Day. Councilor James Read More
Traffic Alert: Diamond Drive Reduced To One Lane Wednesday – Allow Additional Travel Time!
Traffic Alert:
Wednesday, Aug. 28, Diamond Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Alabama Avenue and the First Baptist Church south of 39th Street.
This will work will continue through the end of week to repair settling issues that had previously occurred on the southbound lanes.
All lanes are expected to be reopened Friday by the end of the day.
Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time.
Pedestrian detours will be in place and bike lanes will be closed on Diamond Drive within the work zones. Bicyclists and motorists are asked to share the road.
Access to residents Read More
Christine Bernstein Files For School Board District 3 (Aspen) Seat
Pat Soran Files To Retain Position 3 On UNM-LA Advisory Board
Dawn Jalbert Is A Candidate For School Board In District 5 (Mountain School)
David Hampton Files For UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3
Melanie Colgan Files For School Board District 4 (Barranca/North Mesa)
Julia Baker Files For School Board In Barranca/North Mesa District
Stephen Boerigter Files For Re-election To Position Four On UNM-LA Advisory Board
Laura Burrows First Candidate To File For UNM-LA Advisory Board
Morrie Pongratz First To File For School Board
Morrie Pongratz is the first to file this morning at the County Municipal Building as a candidate for Los Alamos School Board. Pongratz resides in the Aspen District and served on the School Board from 2003-2007. During that term the board helped start the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board and the LAPS Foundation. Pongratz now serves on the boards of both organizations as well as several other boards. Pongratz is now fully retired and said laughing that his wife encouraged him to run for school board. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More