BY STEPHANIE NAKHLEHfor the Los Alamos Reporter This story is the sixth in a series of guest articles about the housing situation in Los Alamos. The first is on LANL, whose hiring has further tightened the housing market; the second looks at housing from the real-estate-agent perspective; the third takes on the viewpoint of several young renters struggling to find adequate…
2020 Unprecedented Year For Los Alamos County
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
kirsten@ladailypost.com
2020 was a tumultuous year and when it ends at midnight today, a loud sigh of relief may very well be heard throughout Los Alamos County.
Despite all the challenges the pandemic threw at the County, there were numerous accomplishments and highlights experienced in 2020.
“As 2020 comes to a close, I would like to thank all of our residents for their support, patience and understanding as the County worked through the challenges and adaptations needed because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” County Manager Harry Burgess said. “I would also like to send a big thank you to our employees for their resiliency, creativity, hard work and dedication to continuing to provide day-to-day services that our community has come to expect from Los Alamos County government.”
County Council Approves Citizens Request To Work Toward Net Zero Greenhouse Emission In Los Alamos - 9:11 am
Los Alamos County Council honored out-going Councilors Katrina Martin, far left, Pete Sheehey, third from right, and Antonio Maggiore, far right, during its regular meeting Dec. 15. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County has done, and is doing, a lot in response to climate change and environmental sustainability. But there is still more work to do.
During the regular council meeting Dec. 15, Los Alamos County Council unanimously agreed to form a task force, the Los Alamos Sustainability and Resiliency Committee, and appoint its members no later than the Jan. 26 regular council meeting. Council Vice Chair Randall Ryti volunteered to serve as council liaison on the task force. Its purpose is to research all possibilities to reach a net zero greenhouse goal in the County and present recommendations to Council.
Los Alamos County Council Green Lights Entering Due Diligence Period On CB Fox And Reel Deal Buildings - 7:50 am
County enters due diligence period for possible purchase of CB Fox Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
County enters due diligence period for possible purchase of Reel Deal Bldg. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County owning two properties that formerly held beloved local businesses, CB Fox and Reel Deal Theater, inched closer to reality Tuesday night.
During its regular meeting, Los Alamos County Council approved 6-1, Councilor Katrina Martin was opposed, to enter into a purchase agreement with the current owners of the properties, which is Tigard Pacific RE, LLC and Trinity Los Alamos, LLC. Both are limited liability companies based in Colorado.