Council Tentatively Approves LAPD Proposed Budget
Los Alamos County Police Department Chief Dino Sgambellone presents his department’s proposed FY23 budget tonight to council. The proposed budget, which totals $11,069,851, was tentatively approved. There are several budget options that were tentatively approved, too, including $220,000 for two sworn FTEs, $270,000 for a rescue vehicle, $160,000 for vehicle storage for a bomb truck and rescue vehicle. Two items were placed on the ‘parking lot’ to be discussed later in the budget hearings. These items are $58,500 for an electric police cruiser and Councilor David Reagor suggested discussing Read More
Council Tentatively Okays LAFD FY23 Proposed Budget
Los Alamos Fire Department Chief Troy Hughes presents his department’s proposed budget for FY23 tonight to council. Council unanimously approved the department’s proposed $37,414,878 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Community Services Department’s Proposed FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s proposed budget during tonight’s council meeting. Screenshot/LADP
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council unanimously voted this evening to tentatively approved the Community Services Department’s proposed $31,630,030 budget as well as its budget options, which include the following:
- $76,000 to double fill library manager for six months;
- $76,000 for a contract to remove feral cattle;
- $90,000 for one FTE position fort the aquatic center front desk;
- $50,000 for permaculture
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims April 19, 2022 ‘Norma Jean Valdez Day’
LAFD Senior Management Analyst Norma Jean Valdez accepts a proclamation today in Council Chambers declaring Tuesday, April 19, 2022, ‘Norma Jean Valdez Day’. From left, Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald, Councilor Keith Lepsch, Valdez and Fire Chief Troy Hughes who nominated Valdez for the prestigious CPSE Ray Picard Award. Screenshot/LADP
LAFD Senior Management Analyst Norma Jean Valdez receives a standing ovation from Council and County staff for bringing international recognition to Los Alamos and New Mexico. Screenshot/LADP
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council today proclaimed Read More
County Planning & Zoning Commission Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting was or originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, and was rescheduled
pursuant to Section 16-195 (c) of the Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: April 21, 2022 PZC Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 854 5476 3408 Read More
Day 2 Of FY23 Budget Hearings Gets Underway
Day 2 of the Los Alamos County Council FY2023 Budget Hearings is underway this evening in Council Chambers. County Manager Steven Lynne, left, introduces Performance Manager Monther Jubran and other members of the financial team and is presenting Council with an overview of the proposed $274.215.980 FY23 budget before department presentations get underway. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets Friday
COUNTY New:
The Los Alamos County Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will meet at 12 p.m. Friday, April 22 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: April 22, 2022 Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 852 0771 9203 Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets April 21
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: April 21, 2022 ESB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Passcode: Recycle Read More
Scenes From Welcome Reception For New Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. José Delfin
Los Alamos Public Schools hosted a welcome reception for new Superintendent Dr. José Delfin, center, Monday afternoon at the Sullivan Fieldhouse on Diamond Drive. Here Dr. Delfin chats with Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne, second from right, Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson, far right, and others. The Los Alamos School Board unanimously voted to hire Dr. Delfin as the next superintendent for the district earlier this year. He replaces former Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus who was appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve as Secretary of the New Mexico Read More
The Auntie Sewing Squad: A Virtual Author Talk Hosted By ‘Social Justice Sewist’ Katy Korkos
Mesa Library presents a virtual author talk with founding members of the Auntie Sewing Squad April 28. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library will present a virtual author talk with founding members of the Auntie Sewing Squad, Chrissy Yee Lau and Preeti Sharma 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28.
This program is ideal for those interested in learning about how a multigenerational, grassroots coalition of mask-making “Aunties” came together to form a massive mutual aid network in March of 2020, just as the pandemic began its spread throughout the United States.
Driven by a bold social Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending April 18, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending April 18, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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324 tests
- 20 diagnoses (10 in Los Alamos, 10 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Council Tentatively Approves Community Development Department Proposed FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus presents tonight the proposed FY23 budget for his department to council. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the proposed budget, which totals $16,119,756. The budget includes several budget options: $160,000 for 1 FTE business assistance coordinator, $75,000 for on-call development design services and $50,000 for a co-work and maker space. Ultimately, the on-call development design services and co-work and maker space were tentatively approved and the business assistance coordinator position Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Administrative Services Proposed FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio presented tonight the proposed FY23 budget for Administrative Services to council. Council voted 6-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve the Administrative Services’ proposed FY23 budget, which totals $10,538,924. The proposed budget also includes several budget options, which includes $110,000 for 1 FTE Technical Support Specialist, $60,000 Solicitation Management Software, $30,000 Solicitation Management Software annual maintenance, $150,000,1 FTE Contract manager and $100,000 Read More
Council Tentatively Approves County Manager’s FY23 Budget
The Los Alamos County Manager’s proposed FY23 budget, totaling $16,630,944, is tentatively approved during tonight’s council meeting. Council tentatively approved 7-0 the budget, which includes three budget options: $150,000 for an independent job market study, $110,000 to hire a Human Resource Technician, which will be 1 FTE, and $100,000 for a Social Media Coordinator, which also is 1 FTE. There was discussion about the the Social Media Coordinator but ultimately council voiced support for the position. ‘There’s a definite emerging need for more interactive communication,’ Councilor Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Sheriff’s FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne presents tonight to council the County Sheriff’s Office proposed $16,136 FY23 budget for Sheriff Joe Granville who was not in attendance. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the Sheriff’s Office budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Probate Court FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Michael Redondo presents his department’s proposed $5,953 FY23 budget tonight to council. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves County Clerk’s FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas presents her department’s $820,757 proposed FY23 budget tonight to council, which unanimously voted to tentatively approve the proposed budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Attorney’s Office FY23 Budget
Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart presents his department proposed FY2023 $1,146,521 budget during tonight’s council meeting, which Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Assessor’s FY23 Budget
County Assessor Ken Midler presents his department’s proposed FY23 budget during tonight’s council meeting. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approved the proposed $723,063 FY23 budget. There are no budget options for the County Assesor’s office. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Municipal Court Budget
Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen presents her FY23 budget tonight to Los Alamos County Council. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the Municipal Court’s FY23 budget, which totals $626,252. Allen reported there are no increases or budget options in the Municipal Court FY23 budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
