Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

County Council To Host Regular Meeting Tuesday

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COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Council will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. 

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA

6. CONSENT AGENDA 
A. General Services Agreement No. AGR18-702 with Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,685.60 for the Purpose of Administering a Homebuyer Assistance Program for a Term Beginning July 26, 2017 through June 30, 2020 and the Option of Read More

County Council Holds Special Session Wednesday

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COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Council will meet in a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. 

Agenda:

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS

A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 17-08; A Resolution Amending Certain Parts of Resolution 16-10 Regarding the Duties of the Los Alamos County Police Department and the Duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Department. Presenters: Councilor Pete Sheehey

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Flight Of The Cranes

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Each year the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum receive thousands of donated paper cranes from around the world. Create your crane to send to Japan at Culture and Collaboration: The Los Alamos/Japan Project, an exhibit on display at the Los Alamos History Museum until July 20. The Los Alamos History Museum will deliver the community’s cranes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August. For more information, contact Museum Director Judith Stauber at judith@losalamoshistory.org. Photo by Judith Stauber Read More

Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Noon Today

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COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meets at noon today in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

I.  ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
A.  Call to Order/Introductions
B.  Approval of Agenda
C.  Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes (1) 9689-17 Minutes from Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting June 20, 2017
D.  Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda

II.  PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION
Facebook 101 and New Strategy David Empey and Jamie Dickerman, Griffin and Associates
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Professionals Offer Heroes Home Advantage Program

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​Berkshire Hathaway HomeSales Associate Broker Mark Rochester
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
​Los Alamos Daily Post 

There are a lot of unsung heroes in Los Alamos. However, by participating in Heroes Home Advantage, ADV Insurance Agency Owner Vincent Marciano and Berkshire Hathaway HomeSales Associate Broker Mark Rochester are hoping to shine the spotlight on individuals who make significant contributions to the community.

​ADV Insurance Agency Owner Vincent Marciano

Rochester’s and Marciano’s involvement in Heroes Home Advantage just started. According to a press release, they Read More

Council Approves Trash And Recycling Rate Increase

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​​During the regular County Council meeting July 11, Los Alamos resident Brady Burke, left, speaks during the public comment period regarding the proposed rate ordinance that would result in increased refuse, recycling and solid waste facility fees for commercial and residential customers. Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and Public Works Director Philo Shelton listen to Burke, who opposed the proposed rate increases and advised sending the ordinance back for further review. County Council approved the ordinance 6-1. Councilor James Chrobocinski  Read More

Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday

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COUNTY News:

Final Agenda for the Environmental Sustainability Board meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 in room 110 the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. BOARD BUSINESS 
Food Waste Composting Presentation by Walter Dods

Discuss Bear Issues Regarding Trash Collection and Bear Resistant Containers 

6. REPORTS
A. Chair’s Report – John Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Hosts Annual Chalk Walk

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A scene from the 2015 Sec Sandoval Chalk Walk event. Courtesy/LAAC

LAAC News:

As part of the Sciencefest activities happening this weekend, the Los Alamos Arts Council hosted the annual Sec Sandoval Chalk Walk Saturday at Ashley Pond.

The Los Alamos Arts Council sold squares of pavement of the old bandstand near the police station to chalk enthusiasts for $5 and chalk was available for purchase. 

Judges evaluated the entries and awarded prizes. This event was open to all ages and drawing abilities. Lyndsay Morel, an artist from We Talk Chalk, installed a 3-D chalk drawing.

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Pastor Granillo: Time

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church
White Rock
 
Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain
You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today
And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun. —Pink Floyd “Time”
 
I love this lyric. It reminds me that I cannot pinpoint the moment when I realized that much of time had passed me by. I remember, when I was a child, that becoming a teenager seemed so far off. I remember, as a teen, thinking that 18 and 21 were so far off. I remember, being a young adult, and thinking
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Scenes From Los Alamos Summer Concert

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A young spectator listens to the music of the Peterson Brothers Band Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series kicks off the weekend festivities for Sciencefest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The community relaxes by Ashley Pond to enjoy the music performed by the Peterson Brothers Band Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Penelope and John Johnson cut a rug on the dance floor during the concert Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The audience boogies to the Peterson Brothers Band. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More