Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Heinrich Secures Major Gains For N.M. Military Bases, National Labs, High-Tech Manufacturing Economy

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S.  SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has announced provisions he secured in the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that support New Mexico’s men and women in uniform, military installations, national laboratories, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), and job-creating initiatives throughout the state.

The committee voted unanimously to report the bill yesterday and will now advance to the full Senate for consideration.

“I am proud to Read More

Los Alamos Farmers Market Hums With Activity

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Patrick Montoya of Velarde mixes up an apple cider slushee for some youngsters at the Los Alamos Farmers Market. Montoya Family Orchards was selling fresh fruits, james and jellies along with apple cider. They also produce fruit wines. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com 

 

By GEORGE MORSE
Los Alamos Daily Post
 

Thanks to a bounty of fruit ripening in the orchards of the nearby Espanola Valley, the Los Alamos Farmers Market hummed with activity Thursday at Fuller Lodge. Fresh cherries, peaches and plums, along with early season vegetables like peas, beets, carrots, radishes Read More

BLM Taos Field Office Announces Emergency Fire Prevention Closure Of San Pedro Mountains

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BLM News: 

 

Taos – Due to increased risk of human-caused fire and current fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is temporarily closing public lands into or upon the San Pedro Mountains in Santa Fe County.

 

 Closure warnings have been posted at the entrances to the San Pedro Mountains. This order will remain in effect until July 29 or until the area receives significant moisture.

 

A map and copy of the fire prevention order are available at www.blm.gov/new-mexico.

 

Exemptions to this order: Any Federal, State, local and/or military Read More

Transportation Board Meeting July 6

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COUNTY News: 
 
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 in Room # 110 at the Municipal Building.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
 
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
Please Limit Public Comment to 3 Minutes.
 
4. LIAISONS’ REPORTS
 
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the June 1, 2017 Transportation Board Minutes
Presenters: Brian O’Neil DRAFT 
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LA County Little League 9-11 All Stars Head To State!

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The 2017 NM District 1 All Stars 9-11 Champions. Front row from left, Maddox Martines, Ian Swavely, Brandon Walker. Middle row from left, Tanner Noakes, JJ Chrobocinski, Cohen Mckown, Gavin Mitchell, Wyatt Guffee, Zachary Moore, Raven Naranjo, Zach Stidham, Sal Crochet, Malachi Laskie. Coaches from left, James Chrobocinski, Dave Swavely and Jason Martines. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​

JJ Chrobocinski covers home plate as Brayden Trujillo slides in for the score. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​

Gavin Mitchell tries to avoid a tag from Jose Castillo at third base. Photo Read More

Environmental Services Offers Help To Recycle Glass Correctly

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Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda checks out material deposited in the glass roll-off dumpster at the Los Alamos County Eco Station Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Cardboard boxes and plastic bags were mistakenly tossed in with glass recycleables. Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda said people tend to use a disposable container to haul their glass to the recycle bin but instead of removing the glass from the container, everything gets tossed into the bin. The Eco Station does offer free yellow plastic tubs to hold glass recycleables. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
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LAPS Presents CIP Plans For Leased Facilities

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Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus makes a presentation to County Council regarding the school district’s proposed capital improvement projects to some of its lease facilities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Staff Report

Los Alamos Public Schools officials presented three capital improvement projects to Los Alamos County Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night in hopes the Council will approve capital improvement funds for the projects at a future meeting. 

Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus discussed the projects, Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 21 To 23, 2017

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.​

 
DESIREE NITZ
June 21 / Desiree Nitz, 27, of Los Alamos was arrested on an outstanding District Court warrant.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAVID RAEL 
June 21 / David Rael, 39, of Los Alamos was arrested on an outstanding District Court warrant.
 
 
 
 
 
PATRICK BARELA
June 22 / Patrick Barela, 21, of Espanola was arrested on an outstanding
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Council To Consider 8 Percent Increases To Water, Sewer

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BPU Member Stephen McLin reads the motion to approve an 8 percent increase in sewer rates during Wednesday’s regular BPU meeting. The County Council will consider the increase, along with an 8 percent increase to water rates at its July 25 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
​Los Alamos Daily Post 

 

As result of two motions passed at the June 21 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting, County Council will decide whether or not to increase water and sewer rates.

 

The board unanimously passed motions recommending council approve Read More