Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Suzie Havemann
Los Alamos County Council candidate Suzie Havemann recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her candidacy. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat Suzie Havemann is running for Los Alamos County Council. She recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post is publishing ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How Long Have you lived in Los Alamos?
HAVEMANN: About 38 years total – 30 of them as an adult raising two sons with my husband Scott Read More
Canceled: County Council Regular Session Oct. 11
COUNTY News:
The regular session of the Los Alamos County Council scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11 is canceled.
Council is holding three joint virtual work sessions, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14, with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the draft Chapter 16 Development Code.
The three joint virtual work sessions are open to the public. Read More
County To Hold Three Joint Virtual Work Sessions To Review Draft Chapter 16 Development Code
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) and its consultant, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) will present the final draft of the Chapter 16 Development Code to the Planning and Zoning Commission and County Council in three joint virtual work sessions, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 12, 13 and 14.
Both the Oct. 11 County Council regular meeting and the Oct. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting are canceled.
Chapter 16 Development Code is the County’s zoning code that defines how a property in specific geographic zones can be used and developed. CDD and DPS have incorporated Read More
County: Tree Trimming Begins Again In White Rock Oct. 3
COUNTY News:
Tree trimming coordinated by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is set to start up again Monday.
Residents in White Rock may see Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services professionals mitigating hazards and power outages by trimming tree branches growing around power lines.
Southwest Fire Defense & Tree Services is under contract with the Electric Distribution Division of the DPU. Department staff are responsible for identifying branches that need attention and will attempt to give residents advance notice via informational door hangers if tree trimmers need Read More
Register Now To Participate In Los Alamos Job Fair Set For Thursday Oct. 13 At Fuller Lodge
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Los Alamos Job Fair 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.
Sponsored by TechSource and Los Alamos County, the Job Fair is free to all employers and job seekers. Businesses may visit the Los Alamos Chamber website to register, and do not need to be a current Chamber member to participate.
Please note that space is very limited. Employers should sign up early to participate. If you cannot attend, please email your job listing to the Chamber and it will be promoted at the Job Fair and online.
No registration is needed Read More
COVID-19 Omicron Booster Clinic: Only Ages 18+ Oct. 3
COUNTY News:
In conjunction with Los Alamos County, Premier Medical Group (PMG) is holding a COVID-19 bivalent Omicron booster clinic Monday, Oct. 3.
While previous notices indicated the clinic would be available for ages 12+, PMG is only able to provide the Pfizer Omicron booster for eligible individuals ages 18 years and up.
PMG clarified that the Pfizer Omicron booster for ages 12+ falls under the umbrella of a pediatric vaccine. Unfortunately, for this region they are unable to provide the Omicron booster for this age group at the Oct. 3 event. They are, however, working on the ability to Read More
Los Alamos County CDD Updates FAQs To Assist Small Business Recovery Assistance Program Applicants
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is pleased to announce that more than 50 local small business owners have submitted applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through Los Alamos County’s online Small Business Recovery Assistance Program, ARPA.losalamosnm.us.
Sept. 1, the County’s Community Development Department launched an application process with the goal of providing financial assistance to those local small businesses that have struggled due to the negative economic impacts caused by COVID-19 restrictions. Applicants able to demonstrate eligibility will have the Read More
Historical Preservation Advisory Board Meets Oct. 5
COUNTY News:
The next Historical Preservation Advisory Board Meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 2022 via zoom.
Click here to join the zoom meeting.
Agenda Packet is available on the County Website here. Read More
Atomic City Transit Route 3 Service Suspension Continues
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will continue its suspension of Route 3 transit service until the completion of Canyon Road construction.
While ACT officials initially believed services could be reinstated by Monday, Oct. 3, transit operator vacancies continue to affect operations.
Transit staff strategically decided to continue the suspension of Route 3 after concluding that this Route had the least impact on ridership since Route 1 could accommodate these same riders with thirty (30) minute service.
Riders who typically utilize Route 3 are advised to instead use regular service Read More
LWV Second Candidates Forum On Zoom Monday Oct. 3
On The Job In Los Alamos: Crews Working On Canyon Road
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday morning crews are busy working on the Canyon Road project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC: Panel Discussion On Induction Stoves Oct. 6
PEEC News:
An upcoming event at the Los Alamos Nature Center is a two-fer promising a little something for both adults and kids.
Offered jointly by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), this event Thursday, Oct. 6, offers a panel discussion on induction stovetops for adults and the debut of the Monster Detective Collective for the children who may come along with them.
In the classroom, a panel of induction stovetop owners will discuss the pros and cons of the technology from real life perspectives. Induction technology has been a hot topic Read More
P&Z Oks Special Use Permit For Mari Mac Plaza Project
Columbus Capital representatives Greg Gonzales and Jeffrey Branch share their plans for the Mari Mac Plaza Wednesday evening to the Planning and Zoning Commission in Council Chambers. Post screenshot
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a special use permit for Columbus Capital, moving it one step closer to enacting plans for a storage facility in the Mari Mac Plaza.
A few modifications were made to the criteria for the special use permit. The first was criteria five, which addresses Read More
Video: Councilor Keith Lepsch Discusses Sept. 27 Meeting
Councilor Keith Lepsch discusses Tuesday night’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday Sept. 26
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the purchase of a historic home on Juniper Street during Tuesday night’s meeting.
According to the staff report, the owners of the home, which is immediately adjacent to the west of the Historical Museum and north of the Fuller Lodge parking lot, offered to sell the property to the County.
The agreed price is $725,000. It is further stated in the staff report that the property has a lot of historic significance to the town; it ties back to the Ranch School and contributes to the historic Read More
Stradling: County Council Governance
By GARY STRADLING
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Government is intended for the benefit of the people. It is best when it embodies the principles of our US Constitution: liberty, governance as delegated by the people, equal standing of all, and representation in law making.
Los Alamos County Council represents us in making the rules under which our county operates. The Council conveys the will of the people to the county management. It is, and must be, the boss of the county staff. As I have served in senior government organizations in Washington DC, I have seen that when leadership Read More
County Library Board Meets On Zoom Monday Oct. 3
United Way Shows Appreciation For County Workers
In appreciation for all of their hard work, the United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) provided Frito pies to County workers at lunchtime today at Pajarito Cliff Site. County workers line up to receive their Frito pies as UWNNM volunteer Amadeo Irlando-Wildman, Live United Intern Tony Carmona and UWNNM volunteer Cheo Irlando-Wildman assemble the pies. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
UWNNM Executive Director Monica Griego greets County workers, sharing literature and answering questions about the United Way and its programs during a lunchtime Frito pie event today at Pajarito Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Randall Ryti
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti is running for re-election. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti is running for re-election. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is the first in a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
RYTI: I will celebrate 30 years Read More
Update: 4 PM Site Visit Added To Design Workshop For Golf Course Phase 2 Concepts Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Community is invited to participate in a design workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 29, in the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse Community Room at 4290 Diamond Dr.
Hosted by the Los Alamos Public Works Department, the design team will discuss Phase 2 design concept options for the Golf Course Improvement Project.
For those interested in the project but cannot attend the 5:30 p.m. workshop, the Public Works Department has added a special site visit earlier in the day. Led by the design team, interested individuals are instructed to meet at the Golf Course Clubhouse Community Room Read More
