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Post office clock restoration stalled by missing drawings and staffing gaps, board told
Summary
Board members reported restoration of the municipal post office clock is stalled because the University of New Mexico's drawings are missing, the USPS historic‑preservation officer position is vacant, and USPS facilities management identified bureaucratic hurdles that are difficult to overcome at present.
Carrie Gregory, board member and former post‑office liaison on the matter, updated the Los Alamos Historic Preservation Board on efforts to restore the post office clock and told members the project has encountered multiple obstacles. "We are kind of at a standstill," she said, noting the University of New Mexico could not locate original drawings and that the U.S. Postal Service has no current historic‑preservation officer to consult.
Members discussed several procedural roadblocks: USPS facilities management flagged bureaucratic requirements that may be difficult to overcome, and vacant federal preservation staff make progress unlikely in the near term. Carrie and other members said they compiled a research write‑up summarizing findings and recommended sharing that write‑up with interested parties including the historical society and a local proponent (Mr. Ruminer) if the board so chooses.
Staff suggested potential future steps including resubmitting material when the USPS preservation position is filled, exploring grants such as "Save America's Treasures" for eligible projects (noting federal property eligibility may be limited), and coordinating with USPS facilities management and local historic groups. The board did not take formal action to pursue restoration funding or a contract at the meeting.
