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County launches Vaccine Availability webpage as a resource for the community
Los Alamos County (LAC) Social Services Division has launched a Vaccine Availability webpage on the County’s website that provides a list compiled by LAC Health Council to help navigate finding vaccines in the county.   READ MORE...
Atomic City Transit – Detour of Route 2T Due to Construction
Due to NM 4 / Truck Route intersection lane closure to White Rock the Route 2T will initiate a detour. Route 2T will detour down the Main Hill (502) to White Rock. The inbound trip is unaffected. E Jemez Rd & Royal Crest - Stop #415 will be closed on the outbound trip to White Rock. The map below indicates the bus stops closure with bus stops on Trinity Drive that can be utilized.   READ MORE...
Pueblo Road Map
Pueblo Road Water Leak
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Gas, Water, Sewer field crew will be repairing an emergency water leak along a section of Pueblo Road today, October 4, indicated in red on the map image below. No water outages are anticipated, and work is expected to be completed by tomorrow morning at the latest. Road access to those who reside in the impacted area will be accommodated.   READ MORE...
Reservoir Closes for Road Repair
The Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir and the road leading to it will be closed starting tomorrow, September 29, through the end of November for repairs to the damaged stream channel. Neither parking nor hiking will be allowed during that time period  READ MORE...
Countdown to Public Power Week
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 1-7, along with the Public Power Association and 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. This year, Public Power Week’s focus is on how public power utilities are working to ensure reliable, affordable, sustainable, and customer-focused service to their communities.   READ MORE...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Barranca Mesa
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...
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...
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...
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...