Weekly News & Updates From Los Alamos County | | |
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In this newsletter...
Summer Arts and Crafts Fair | CONE ZONE | Safety Around Schools | Learn to be Bear Wise | Signs of Abuse | ...and much more!
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Operation Rewind at the Summer Concert Series!
Aug 9 | 6 – 9 p.m..
Ashley Pond Park
Tonight at the Los Alamos Concert Series, we are excited to welcome Operation Rewind. They are a dynamic five-piece tribute band from New Mexico, known for their diverse repertoire spanning five decades and paying homage to iconic artists. Renowned as the most eclectic tribute act in New Mexico, their performances are a thrilling celebration of music history.
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Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
August 10 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fuller Lodge East Lawn
The Arts and Crafts Fair, hosted by the Los Alamos Arts Council, is free for locals and visitors alike and fun for all ages. Nestled on the east lawn of the historical Fuller Lodge, vendors from all over the state will be selling hand-made crafts, including art, food, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, decor, and more.
Check out this event on the Visit Los Alamos Website.
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Roller Skate Nights: Team Jersey Night
Aug 10 | 6 – 10 p.m.
Los Alamos County Ice RInk
$6 Admission
Grab your roller skates or rent roller skates at the Ice-Skating Rink for team jersey roller skate night! Join the Derby Dames and the Recreation Division for a rolling good time!
Check out this event on our website.
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The next County Council
Work Session is Tuesday, August 20 at 6 p.m.
Council meetings are held at the Municipal Building in Council Chambers (1000 Central Ave., Los Alamos). Meetings are at 6 p.m., and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).
For more information on the County Council, visit the County Council web page or contact the County Manager's office at 505.663.1750.
Be sure to check the Los Alamos County calendar for all public meeting information, or visit the County's Legistar page.
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Adult Movies in the Park "Bob Marley: One Love"
Aug 17 | 7 – 11:59 p.m.
Ashley Pond Park
FREE
Tired of the kiddie movies in the park? Bring your picnic basket and join us for Adult Date Night Movie in the Park, a free event featuring "Bob Marley: One Love."
Check out this event on our website.
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Beyond the Threshold Nature Myths Dreams
Aug 17 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Step Up Gallery, Mesa Public Library, Los Alamos
Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library is hosting a show and a talk featuring artists Sandra Duran Wilson and Linda Storm this Saturday. View the Step Up Gallery web page for more details.
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Find more in the Summer Activity Guide, available digitally!
Download it now here!
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County Events Directory
Visit the Events Directory on the new website! Events are listed in chronological order, are searchable, and are updated daily!
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Cone Zone Updates for the Week of August 12
Visit the Cone Zone page on the My Commute web page for all the latest construction information!
Get all the latest updates for projects, road work and special events that may impact your commute. Active projects will be updated weekly.
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Utility Crews Dedicate Weekends to Prevent Water Line Breaks
Before this winter, the Department of Public Utilities’ water crews are proactively replacing the hardware on 50 water valves in the Quemazon neighborhood to mitigate water line breaks. What’s unusual is they plan to work on the weekends until all 50 are repaired. For more information, read the full news article here.
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County Clerk Announces 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office is excited to announce the 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest. Open to students in grades pre-K through 12, this contest aims to inspire creativity, while communicating the importance of voting and civic participation. Students should submit their designs no later than September 2, 2024. Digital designs can be emailed to clerks@lacnm.us with the subject line: Sticker Design Contest. Hand-drawn designs can be mailed or dropped off at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office.
For more information, read the full news article here.
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Learn to Be Bear Wise...
Follow these tips at home to prevent bear encounters and help keep bears wild:
Around Homes and Outbuildings:
- Doors and windows in houses and outbuildings should be kept closed and locked, especially at night or when people are not home. Pay special attention to sliding glass, inward-swinging, French, and doors with lever handles.
- Crawl spaces and small openings under your home and other buildings need to be barricaded before hibernation.
- Refrigerators and freezers are kept inside sturdy, locked buildings.
- Attractants are not stored on upper-level balconies or decks that bears can reach by climbing stairs, trees, or deck posts.
- Garage doors are kept closed.
- Coolers with food and drinks are not stored on the porch, patio, deck, or in a vehicle.
- Pet doors are locked at night.
BBQ Grills and Smokers:
- Grills and smokers should be stored inside when not in use.
If not:
- Drip pans and grates are cleaned after every use.
- Grills and smokers should be kept covered.
- Utensils are stored indoors.
- Food is not left unattended when cooking or eating outdoors.
Trash & Recycling:
- All trash containers are cleaned often to reduce odors.
- Recycling is rinsed out and clean.
- Bear-resistant trash containers are always closed and latched.
If containers are not bear-resistant:
- Regular trash cans are stored inside a sturdy, locked building or bear-resistant enclosure.
- Garbage is put out the morning of pick up (not the night before).
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Learn more about the Beaver!
Beavers are social and live in small family colonies consisting of four to eight related individuals—often a mated pair and several one- to two-year-old offspring. Adult females are usually the dominant member of the colony.
Beavers are herbivores that feed on aspen, poplar, birch, willow, and Alder. They do not eat wood but rather the layer of cambium tissue underneath the bark. Twirling stems with their forefeet, beavers slice off the bark with their incisors—similar to humans eating corn on the cob. Beavers also eat buds, roots, herbaceous plants, and aquatic plant tubers.
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Abert's Squirrels on the Pajarito Plateau
Ponderosa pines provide the primary diet—seeds, buds, inner bark, and male cones are all eaten. Clipped ponderosa pine debris on the ground may indicate squirrels feeding above. Moisture in fungi provides an important water source. Mushrooms are eaten all summer and, if available, year-round.
Hawks are the primary natural predators of the Abert’s squirrel, followed by coyotes, mountain lions, and bobcats. Young squirrels, especially, are particularly vulnerable to predation by feral and domestic cats.
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To learn more about living with wildlife, visit the NM Game & Fish website at www.lacnm.com/NMGF. For information on how to contact NM Game and Fish, visit the Contact Us page on their website.
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Los Alamos Police Department reminds drivers to prioritize safety around schools
As the new school year begins, it’s crucial for the community to prioritize safety on the roads near schools and in neighborhoods.
Driving Safely Around Schools:
- Slow Down: Be extra cautious when kids are present – especially before and after school and within the school zones.
- Drop-Off Procedures: Familiarize yourself with specific drop-off procedures at schools.
- Avoid Double Parking: It blocks visibility for other children and vehicles.
- Don’t Load/Unload Across the Street: Do it on the same side as the school.
- Carpool: Reduce the number of vehicles around the school.
If you have any questions about school zone safety, please contact the Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department at 505-663-2255 or check out the LAPS Transportation webpage.
Whether driving, walking, or cycling, there are some essential tips for individuals to remember as Los Alamos heads back to school: Read the full LAPD news article for more safety tips here.
Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility!
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Los Alamos Police Department Shares Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Many survivors of abuse question themselves after leaving an abuser, “How did I miss the signs when it was right there in front of me?" Abuse is NOT the survivor’s fault, and it is not the survivor’s responsibility to stop it; however a survivor can break the cycle of abuse.
If you suspect you’re in an abusive relationship, reach out to a trained domestic violence advocate through your local shelter or police department. You don’t have to identify yourself or be looking for shelter to call a hotline or walk into a police department. You don’t even have to want to leave. You can simply talk through what’s going on with someone who can validate your experience and help you consider the next steps.
Important Resources:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- NM Crisis: 1-855-NMCRISIS
- Crisis Center of Northern NM: 1-505-753-1656
- Esperanza shelter: 1-505-474-5536
- Los Alamos Victim assist: 1-505-663-3511
- 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.
For more information, read the full news article.
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Furry Friend Friday! Meet Mishka
Have you seen our adoptable furr-ever friend Mishka? Such a quiet and sweet kitty. Check out the website today, or stop by and visit the Los Alamos Animal Shelter (226 East Rd., Los Alamos). All adoptions include spaying and neutering, FELV/FIV and heartworm tests on cats, heartworm tests on dogs, microchips, and all vaccinations.
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Los Alamos # 2 of the Healthiest Communities
Hey, congratulations Los Alamos! You ranked as the #2 healthiest community across the U.S. Well done.
Read the full news article here.
See the full list of healthiest communities here.
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Biobot Wastewater Surveillance
View the latest wastewater surveillance Sars-Cov-2, RSV, Influenza A and B data from Biobot.
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Parks & Recreation Highlights | |
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Hawk Hangout
Aug 15 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Los Alamos Ice Rink (Free)
Hawk Hangout is a free event held every month during the school year for Middle School Teens. This month's event will be roller skating at the Ice Rink.
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Results for the Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest:
Congratulations Everyone!
Grand Champion
- Class 5 Peach Jamie Lattimore
Reserve
- Class 1 Apple Joan Stockum
Third Place
- Class 6 Pecan Joan Stockum
Fourth Place
- Class 7 Berry Luthien Wedel
For the rest of the pie contest results visit the Los Alamos County Community Services Department Facebook page.
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hiring for a range of fields!
With numerous openings in various areas, we’re sure to have a right position for you. Join our team! Apply today!
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