Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 27, 2019 – Jan. 1, 2020
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.
LORETTA B. STUBBS
Dec. 27 at 8:40 p.m. / Police arrested Loretta B. Stubbs, 59, of Los Alamos near Airport Road and Nambe Loop and charged her with DWI and driving with an open container of alcohol.
STANLEE AVERY PLATERO
Jan. 1 at 4:39 a.m. / Police arrested Stanlee Avery Platero, 19, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr. and charged him with aggravated DWI: refusal to submit to Read More
Chamber: County Manager Presents 2019 Report Jan. 16
Annual Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Jan. 6-24
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County 2019 Year In Review
The setting sun casts a pastel hue to the clouds floating above the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comAll in all 2019 was a productive year for Los Alamos County government. The County made advances in economic development, welcomed new faces into different leadership positions and set into motion several capital improvement projects for recreation.
Here are a few of the highlights:
2019 Welcomes In New Members To Los Alamos County Council
With the results of the November Read More
DPU To Undergo Billing Software Upgrade Jan. 2-3
DPU News:
An upgrade to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ billing software is scheduled for noon on Thursday, Jan. 2 through close of business on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.
As a result, customer care representatives’ ability to view customer account activity or process account changes will be limited until the upgrade has been completed.
Los Alamos County is upgrading its enterprise resource planning software, Tyler MUNIS, to a newer version and during this time many county systems will be down, including DPU’s billing software.
Customer care representatives Read More
Highlights From County Council Meeting Dec. 17
By KIRSTEN LASKEY Dec. 17 was the final meeting for the Los Alamos County Council in 2019. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
Public Voices Concern For LAMC OBGYN Services
During public comment, several individuals expressed concern that Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is at risk of losing its obstetrics and gynecology services.
Community Health Council Vice Chair and Chair of Baby Net Carie Fanning said she thought that after decades of continuous use, LAMC’s mother/baby unit is in jeopardy of closing. “Continuous local Read More
Daily Postcard: Rubbery Snowman At Eco Station
Daily Postcard: A rubbery snowman greets customers Thursday at the Eco Station on East Jemez Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
County Zero Waste Team Provides Sustainable Holiday And Gift Giving Guide
COUNTY News:
- Zero Waste Tip: Give the gift of quality time to family and friends.
Americans throw away 25 percent more waste during the winter holidays than at any other time of the year.
For this holiday season, the Zero Waste Team would like to offer a few ideas to have a sustainable holiday and give gifts with a lower carbon footprint and less waste.
These suggestions can inspire a different approach to make holidays special while reducing material waste and the carbon footprint. The gift of our time and connection with family and friends is often more enjoyable than yet another item.
How to Have Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At North Mesa Stables
On the job in Los Alamos is Karla Palmer preparing her 14-year-old horse Cozi for a ride Thursday at the North Mesa Stables. ‘It’s like a crack habit – owning horses,’ said Palmer who with her husband and six children own seven horses. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
On The Job In Los Alamos: At County Eco Station
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday is scale house operator Lucas Gomez who has been greeting customers at the Los Alamos County Eco Station for three years and said he really likes his job and Los Alamos where he describes the people as ‘really nice’. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 5 To Dec. 18, 2019
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.
ADRIAN ZAMORA-CHAVEZ
Dec. 5 at 5:22 p.m. / Police arrested Adrian Zamora-Chavez, 28, of Belen at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
HEATHER R. DOMINGUEZ
Dec. 9 at 9:33 a.m. / Police arrested Heather R. Dominguez, 36, of Los Alamos on Diamond Drive and charged her with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
MELINDA MADRID Read More
NMSP Announces Sobriety Checkpoints In January
State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of January 2020. Courtesy photo
County Offers New Year’s Eve Buzz Bus Dec. 31
Amigos Bravos: Legal Action Spurs EPA To Require New Water Pollution Controls In Los Alamos
Staff Report
Amigos Bravos has issued a news release regarding the recent determination by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will require new water pollution controls.
In response to a lawsuit filed by clean water advocates citing extremely high water pollution in Los Alamos County – with some pollutants more than 14,000 times above public safety limits – the EPA announced this Monday it will require new water pollution controls.
EPA issued a final determination that stormwater discharges from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Los Alamos County are contributing Read More
New Technology Tested At Los Alamos County Airport
Crews prepare a drone for launching via catapault Nov. 8 at Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/LAC
A parachute carries the drone back to the ground. Courtesy/LACThe pavement on airport runways and taxiways is essential; however, its maintenance and repair does not come cheap. But an innovative piece of technology could change that, and the Los Alamos County Airport recently played a role in putting this new technology to the test.
Officials from New Mexico Department of Transportation aviation division as Read More
Winter Wonderland In Downtown Los Alamos
Overnight snow turns Ashley Pond Park into a winter wonderland today in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by James RobinsonLos Alamos County Ice Rink Luminaria Skate Tuesday
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is hosting a Luminaria Skate 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ice Rink at 4475 West Road. The event is open to the community. Courtesy/LAC
Michael Phillips Of Los Alamos Top 50 Kids Coach
Los Alamos Golf Professional Michael Phillips
GOLF News:
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – Michael Phillips of the Los Alamos has been honored for the second time as a Top 50 Kids Coach by U.S. Kids Golf, the world’s leading organization in developing young golfers.
Phillips, a golf professional at the Los Alamos County Golf Course also was honored in 2018 as a Top 50 Kids Coach.
The Award recognizes coaches who have excelled in developing players, fostering a positive environment, and using the best available resources to help advance their students.
The Top 50 Kids Coaches of 2019 includes golf professionals Read More
County Streetlights Off For Farolito Viewing Dec. 24-25
Various local streetlights will be turned off Dec. 24-25 to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos. Courtesy/NHCC
County ESD Unveils Recycle Coach App
By KIRSTEN LASKEYRecycling can be a tricky business. It is easy to wonder which bin an item should be tossed into or if it can even go into a recycling bin.
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division is attempting to make the process easier with a new resource. This week, the ESD rolled out a new app and website platform, called Recycle Coach.
The Recycle Coach app can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple Store, ESD Senior Office Specialist Joshua Levings said.
Residents can sign up for real-time notifications and reminders about Read More
