Los Alamos County

LA Canyon Floodplain Tour Scheduled

A walk-through discussion of the Los Alamos Canyon floodplain assessment will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The event is being held in response to citizen concerns raised during the DOE Floodplain Assessment public comment period for the Los Alamos Canyon Creek Watershed Restoration and Sediment Reduction Project.   READ MORE...

County Services: Something for Everyone

In appreciation for their customers and in observance of national Customer Service Week, the staff of the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center will host their annual customer service fair on Thursday, October 5. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.  READ MORE...

County launches Adopt-A-Road Program

Los Alamos County Public Works Department is proud to announce the launch of a new Adopt-A-Road program. Aimed at maintaining the natural beauty of this region by keeping roadside litter at a minimum, the program also fosters civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and community pride. Residents, local businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations can get together to actively maintain the county roads' cleanliness and positively impact the community.   READ MORE...

Preparations begin for temporary chiller installation at the ice rink

Los Alamos County has contracted with American Arena LLC to install a rented temporary chiller that will enable the ice rink to continue its regular skating season from November to February of next year. A permanent solution for chiller replacement would not have met the schedule for the 2023-2024 ice skating season, thus the County developed an interim solution. American Arena LLC is a Minnesota based company that specializes in the design, engineering, and construction of mechanical systems for ice rinks.  READ MORE...

"Ask A Therapist" event to address youth depression

Los Alamos County's Social Services Division is hosting a free event "Ask A Therapist," in partnership with Los Alamos Public Schools, Los Alamos County Municipal Court, JJAB (Juvenile Justice Advisory Board) and SALA Los Alamos. The event is aimed at addressing the critical issue of youth depression and anxiety and is scheduled for Thursday, Sep. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. It is the last in the "Mental Health Matters" series scheduled throughout September.   READ MORE...

County launches community survey to inform Climate Action Plan

Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule invites individuals who live or work in Los Alamos County to visit www.lacnm.com/CAPSurvey to participate in a community survey launched today. Survey results will be used to inform the first-ever Climate Action Plan, an important step in shaping the county’s commitment to reduce environmental impacts and prepare for a more sustainable and resilient future. The survey is open until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.  READ MORE...

Free Sustainable Landscape Design Program this Fall

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is partnering with Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service and the Los Alamos Master Gardeners to present a Sustainable Landscape Design workshop series.   READ MORE...

Reminder to protect against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

As the community transitions into the fall season, officials with the Los Alamos County’s Social Services division urge citizens to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from the ongoing threats of influenza (flu), COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Taking protective steps go a long way in keeping kids in school, seniors active in the community, businesses open to the public and everyone able to enjoy the coming holiday seasons.   READ MORE...

Have a Business Idea?

This fall, the Los Alamos Public Library is offering a business incubator program for aspiring business owners to test the viability of their ideas. Co-hosted with projectY and through a partnership with global creative business accelerator, Creative Startups, the library will host a 6-week Libraries as Launchpads business incubator program starting on October 11th. Registration is open now through October 1st, 2023  READ MORE...

County Parks Division schedules tree pruning operations for downtown Los Alamos

Los Alamos County Parks Division has contracted with Southwest Fire Defense to prune trees in Ashley Pond Park and along Central Ave. as part of ongoing maintenance. Work has been scheduled to begin September 25, 2023.  READ MORE...

Electric Rate Proposal Heads to Council

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing electric rate adjustments to be effective October 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, with the remainder of two public hearings scheduled for later this month.  READ MORE...

County Parks thanks volunteers for Rendija Canyon cleanup work

Los Alamos County Parks Division would like to recognize and say thank you to five volunteers who spent their day on Saturday, August 19 in Rendija Canyon cleaning up an area known to be used for target practice outside of the Sportsman’s Club as part of the 2023 Trail Cleanup and Maintenance Project efforts.  READ MORE...

CDD Updates Community Vitality Report

Los Alamos County's Community Development Department released its Community Vitality Update for 2023, showcasing progress and initiatives propelling the county toward a thriving, vibrant future. Issued as an insert in the August 10 edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post, the three-panel brochure celebrates accomplishments, projects, programs and initiatives in the areas of housing, local business support, revitalization of the downtowns, tourism and broadband.  READ MORE...

LAFD lifts fire restriction order 2023-0002

Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes announced that he has issued an order effective Monday, August 28, that rescinds fire restrictions enacted under Los Alamos Fire Department Order 2023-0002. According to Hughes, the decision to lift the July 11 order is due to a significant decrease in fire danger, thanks to recent rainfall, a rise in fuel moisture, low fire activity levels, and forecasted cooler and wetter weather patterns. He thanks the community for their cooperation and diligence during this period of heightened fire risk.   READ MORE...

North Community Water Repair Scheduled

Repairs are scheduled for Monday where a water main is leaking at the corner of North Road and Urban Street. Gas, Water & Sewer workers from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will begin work at 8 a.m. and expect to be finished by 4 p.m.  READ MORE...

Road Closed for Water Repair

A section of North Road is closed to through traffic for an emergency repair to a main line water break. Motorists should avoid North Road along Urban Park between the spot where the tennis courts sit and the road’s intersection with Sycamore Street and 42nd Street. Anyone going to Quemazon will need to approach it from the direction of Diamond Drive.   READ MORE...

Community greenhouse gas emissions study kicks off

Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule announced that a study to determine the community’s greenhouse gas baseline kicked off last June. She plans to present an overview to councilors at the August 22 council meeting on how this project will proceed, including the public and stakeholder feedback piece. She adds that these findings will then be incorporated into a subsequent climate action plan. The August 22 meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Avenue.  READ MORE...

West Nile Virus confirmed in dead bird in Los Alamos County

The Los Alamos Police Department’s Animal Control Unit has responded to multiple calls for service related to dead ravens and crows. Approximately seven reports have been made to the Los Alamos Consolidated Dispatch Center (CDC) of dead birds in the downtown and western area of Los Alamos over the past week. As a precaution Los Alamos County Animal Control sent one of the deceased birds to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services to test for the presence of West Nile Virus on July 31. The results of the test were received on August 3 and confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus.  READ MORE...

DPU Proposes Adjustments to Electric Rates

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing electric rate adjustments to be effective October 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024. Two public hearings for the changes to the existing electric rates are planned.  READ MORE...

Electric Crews Respond to Two Outages Today

DPU to Dump Trash Bag Sales

Trash bag sales are litter-ally ending soon at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center (CCC) so if you want some, head on over. Don’t waste a minute!   READ MORE...

Locals Urged to Follow Water Rule

Community members who irrigate their yards are reminded that Water Rule W-8 is in effect until Oct. 1. Falling under the rules and regulations of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), W-8 defines watering schedules by the street address numbers.   READ MORE...

Community Conversations: Fentanyl Awareness – Harm Reduction

Join us on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 5:30-7:30 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave., for a free event to discuss harm reduction. Los Alamos Police Drug Recognition Experts will explain signs of an overdose and substance abuse. Kelly Mytinger, Harm Reduction Program Manager from the Mountain Center will provide training on how to administer NARCAN and provide answers to questions listed in the registration form. Register at www.losalamosjjab.com/events.  READ MORE...

Water Quality Report Heading Your Way

The 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is on its way to Los Alamos and White Rock mailboxes. This annual report, covering calendar year 2022, provides details about water in relation to safety, precautions, contaminants, sources and so on. It also includes a listing of a substances detected and the associated levels.   READ MORE...

Power Outage on Barranca Mesa

An unexpected power outage is affecting Barranca Mesa. DPU crews have been dispatched and are currently working on the issue. The cause is yet unknown and until more information is known, the restoration time cannot be estimated.   READ MORE...

Councilors at the Farmers Market

Los Alamos County Council is pleased to announce that beginning this Thursday, May 25, councilors will be available monthly to chat with constituents at the local Farmers Market at Ashley Pond. This initiative aims to provide an informal and accessible platform for community members to engage with their elected representatives and discuss matters of local importance.   READ MORE...

Commercial Meters to be Changed Out

Beginning Tuesday, businesses in the townsite area may be contacted regarding large commercial water and gas meter changeouts. The changeouts are part of the system-wide switch to automated utility metering infrastructure that was largely completed in 2021. At that time, however, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) was unable to procure the number of large commercial meters needed due to supply chain shortages.   READ MORE...

NMDPS changing vendors: LAPD will have gap in fingerprint services

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) was notified by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) that they are changing vendors for fingerprint background checks support in May of 2023. For Los Alamos, this means that there will be a gap in services after next week until the LAPD can secure a new vendor. The final day Los Alamos citizens and visitors can complete background fingerprint checks will be Friday April 28th, 2023.  READ MORE...

Water Tank Repainting Starts Soon

The Barranca Mesa water tank adjacent to Barranca Elementary School and the community park on Loma Del Escolar will get a new paint job starting on April 26. TMI Coatings, Inc., in partnership with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), will conduct the work.  READ MORE...

Assessor column: Property tax lightning

Los Alamos property owners by now will have received their 2023 Notices of Valuation (NOV) from the Office of the Los Alamos County Assessor. Most will see relatively little change in their taxable value from last year, but for some there may be a big surprise.  READ MORE...

33rd/34th & Arkansas Avenue, Road and Utility Improvements Construction to Begin

Los Alamos County Public Works has contracted with TLC Plumbing and Utilities to begin a major utility, storm drain, and road improvements project on the 33rd/34th Street loop in the Aspen School neighborhood, and Arkansas Avenue between Diamond Drive and 41st Street in the North Community. This information was also presented at the Public Meeting conducted during the regularly scheduled Transportation Board Meeting in January.  READ MORE...

Capital improvement projects (CIP) poll open until March 9

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne hosted two town halls this week to update residents on the County’s existing capital improvement projects and to request feedback on the level of importance for 10 potential projects that would add new assets to the County’s portfolio, such as community broadband, or a tween center. Those in attendance were invited to take a quick poll at https://lacnm.com/CIP-Poll to prioritize the importance of the 10 projects. Lynne noted that the poll will remain open until 11:59 PM March 9, 2023 for others in the community to weigh in.   READ MORE...

Atomic City Transit – 2-Hour Delay Due to Weather Conditions

Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 due to weather conditions. Service will begin at 8:05 a.m.  READ MORE...