Budget Hearing News:
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved, 7-0, the $10,428,992 budget for the Los Alamos Police Department during its budget hearing Tuesday night.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presented the proposed budget, which included two budget options: $50,000 for improvements to the animal shelter and $13,979 for a full-time Victims Advocate. Read More
The two injured ducks left at Ashley Pond are now being cared for at Chamisa Mobile Veterinary Services. Courtesy/Chamisa Mobile Veterinary Services
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Two white ducks received an unpleasant welcome when an unknown individual dumped them Sunday afternoon at Ashley Pond.
Los Alamos Animal Shelter Manager Paul Sena told the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday that an individual was spotted on cameras carrying the two ducks in a pet kennel at Ashley Pond. The person released the two ducks, watched them for a bit, and then left. The two newcomers, Read More
Pianist Juanita Madland
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) presents Juanita Madland performing, via a musical recording, pieces from Bach, Mozart, Chopin and others noon Wednesday for the Brown Bag Performance Series.
The links to the recording can be found at https://losalamosartscouncil.org/ as well as LAAC’s Facebook page and YouTube.
This music is from one of six concerts Madland performed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Since age 3, Madland has played hundreds of concerts in the USA, Carribbean and Europe. Just some of her winning contests were the New Mexico concerto Read More
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability Task Force (LARES) is seeking letters of interest to appoint up to 15 community members to serve on the following subcommittees:
There are five subcommittees with two – three task force members on each subcommittee. There will be a representative of the main Task Force, chairing each subcommittee and providing a report back to the main Task Force. Read More
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, east bound traffic east of the roundabout will shift to the north side of N.M. 502 and channel back into the east bound lane in front of the Crossroads Church.
This is necessary to demo and build alignments on the remaining south side of N.M. 502. The traveling public is advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area.
Canyon Road will be closed at First Street and the intersection of W. Manhattan Loop and Canyon Road. Access to affected residences will be accommodated accordingly. This closure is necessary to demo and build the new alignments of Canyon Read More
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Co-op Market celebrates its 10th anniversary 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 7.
The celebration includes a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony, member-owner specials and giveaways, a month-long 20 percent discount for members, a new 35 Los Alamos Co-op Market coffee blend, staff product picks in every aisle, Chocolate Maven anniversary cookies, new co-op merchandise, food and clothing vendors, new member gift bags and the Community Seed Swap.
The festivities can be followed on Facebook Live on the co-op market’s Facebook page.
In addition to the activities March Read More
Scene from a previous LAVNS ‘Daffodil for Hospice’ sale. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
LAVNS News:
The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) Hospice Program is holding its annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale.
Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice Program for terminally ill individuals.
Daffodil pre-orders are being taken through Feb. 26.
Individual bunches (10 stems) may be ordered for $8 each or buy three bunches for $24 and receive a free vase (while supplies last). With a $24 minimum purchase, LAVNS is offering free delivery March 11 and March 12 in Los Alamos County Read More
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. File photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The COVID-19 situation in Los Alamos is beginning to improve and County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson reported during the Jan. 26 regular council meeting on efforts underway to administer vaccines to the local community.
Regarding vaccinations already administered, Simpson said Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) provided 407 vaccines to staff to date and expected to provide an additional 100 vaccines last week. Additionally, she reported that Read More
Aerial view of the wastewater treatment plant that has run its course in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) worked to keep it operational, but the White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant has outlived its usefulness.
Residents learned about the treatment plant’s replacement during a virtual public hearing Thursday night.
“The current White Rock wastewater plant was built in 1960s,” DPU Engineering Project Manager Clay Moseley said. “It’s served its functional life. I think we gotten everything Read More
Chuck Tallman
By Kirsten Laskey
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Charles “Chuck” Tallman will soon celebrate his 90th birthday but that isn’t his only major milestone. This year also marks his 50th year in the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
Tallman is the local club’s longest serving member. He said he joined the club in 1971 but his first experience with Rotary was much earlier.
He explained he grew up in a poor area in Oklahoma City but one of the things in his neighborhood was a big park built by the local Rotary Club.
As an adult and living in Los Alamos, Tallman served Read More