Chamber Breakfast On Sign Code Revisions Underway
Los Aamos Associate County Attorney Kevin Powers presents revisions to the County Sign Code this morning during the Chamber Breakfast at UNM-LA. Courtesy/Chamber
Scene from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast underway this morning at UNM-LA with presentations on revisions to the County Sign Code. Courtesy/Chamber Read More
County Council Briefed On Local Housing Needs
A crowd of residents waits to give their opinions on the housing market needs analysis during the Tuesday night Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com It is a well-known fact that Los Alamos County needs housing and lots of it. The question is, how is the County going to get it?
A housing market needs analysis conducted by Sites Southwest offered several suggestions but the strongest one was to look at public lands.
During her presentation to Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night, Sites Southwest Senior Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: County Workers Spreading Holiday Cheer This Afternoon Along Central Avenue
On the job in Los Alamos are County workers decorating lampposts with holiday wreaths and garland this afternoon along Central Avenue. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: Discoveries Action Team Meeting Dec. 19
COUNTY News:
The December Discoveries Action Team meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 has been canceled.
The next meeting will be in January. Details will be announced at a later date. Read More
County Tourism Task Force Meets Wednesday
COUNTY News:- Update on County Projects including WAC Dormitory
- Visitation Statistics Next Steps
- Continuation of Tourism Manager/Division recommendations
- Follow-up on NM Tourism Dept. Rural Pathways Program Application
- Next Meeting: Jan. 8, 2020
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 22 To Nov. 26, 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.
EDWARD JOSEPH HERNANDEZ
Nov. 22 at 1:20 a.m. / Police arrested Edward Joseph Hernandez, 30, of Rio Communities, at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with disorderly conduct, boisterous/loud/profane language and resisting/evading or obstructing an officer.
HEATHER R. DOMINGUEZ
Nov. 24 at 2:11 a.m. / Police arrest Heather R. Dominguez, 36, od Los Alamos at 2600 Trinity Dr., Read More
Zero Waste: New Ideas For Thanksgiving Leftovers
ZERO WASTE News:
It happens every year: Thanksgiving sandwiches the day after the big event. Turkey soup. Dry mashed potatoes. Tired of the same old leftovers? Try some new recipes to re-use leftover Thanksgiving dinner: Empanadas (hand pies) and Shepherd’s Pie!
Empanadas
- 2 pie doughs or puffed pastry, store bought or homemade
- Small bowl with water
- Melted butter or 1 egg beaten with 1tablespoon water
- Filling ideas: warmed leftovers such as turkey, mashed potatoes and/or sweet potatoes, any leftover vegetables, dressing/stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Preheat oven to 400° F. Roll Read More
County Council Considers Revising Library Policies
Los Alamos County Library System Manager Eileen Sullivan Libraries everywhere have experienced a lot of changes from the introduction of new technologies to changes in community expectations about libraries’ roles.
The Internet and social media have had major impacts on library functions and services, more patrons are requesting e-books and e-magazines, but people still rely on libraries for information, programs, services and a sense of community
In order to ensure that library policies stay relevant and up-to-date, Read More
Local BMX Track Is In Fast Lane For Improvements
The local BMX track will recieve some needed improvements. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comCounty Issues Winter Driving Safety Tips
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here and Los Alamos County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle.
Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by insuring the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield wipers are functional and working properly, the defroster Read More
County: Community Invited To Holiday Tree Lighting
Scene from the 2018 holiday tree lighting at the Los Alamos Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
As part of Winterfest activities, residents are invited to join the Los Alamos County Council for the annual lighting of the holiday tree Saturday, Dec. 7 in the main lobby of the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos.
Doors open at 5 p.m., the tree lighting is 5:30 p.m. and there will be free hot cocoa and cookies, plus, an opportunity to take a selfie photo with a Winterfest themed backdrop and props.
Doors close at 6 p.m. when the holiday lights parade begins Read More
County Releases Winter Sidewalk Clearing Guidelines
Sidewalk clear of snow. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, Los Alamos County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks.
The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 13 To Nov. 14, 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.
TAMRA TORRES
Nov. 13 at 5:24 p.m. / Police arrested Tamra Torres, 24, of Santa Fe at the Santa Clara Apartments on an outstanding District Court warrant.
SCOTT R. BURNWORTH
Nov. 14 at 2:34 p.m. / Police arrested Scott R. Burnworth, 28, of Los Alamos at 31 Rover Blvd. and charged him with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Read More
Cone Zone: Final Update Of 2019 Construction Season
COUNTY News:
This is the final update from the Los Alamos County Public Works/Traffic Division on road projects for the 2019 construction season.
N.M. 502 Road Construction/Roundabout:
No changes to detours – same as last week. Star Paving will not be working on Thanksgiving or the day after Thanksgiving.
Eastbound traffic will continue to use 4th Street to Central Avenue and back to N.M. 502.
Westbound traffic will continue to use Central Avenue to Knecht Street and back onto N.M. 502.
County: Library Policies Go To Council Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will be voting to adopt revisions to library policies at the Nov. 26 Council Meeting.
The library policies have not been revised since 2010.
Over several months, the Library Board conducted a systematic review of the library policies in parallel with an internal review by library management and approved revisions to the policies at the Nov. 4 Library Board Meeting.
Key policy changes include revision of policies related to photographing or videotaping in the library, donations, public access computing including Internet use and meeting space.
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Los Alamos Police Sgt. Christopher Ross Receives Prestigious Public Safety Executive Leadership Award
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Christopher Ross
LAPD News:
EVANSTON, IL – Los Alamos Police Sgt. Christopher Ross has received the prestigious Public Safety Executive Leadership Award from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.
The award was presented Nov. 15 at the Center’s School of Police Staff and Command 468th Graduation Ceremony at the Double Tree by Hilton in Skokie, Ill.
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone nominated Sgt. Ross for the elite program.
By successfully completing the Center’s entire sequence of management programs (Supervision of Police Personnel, School Read More
Parks And Recreation Board Updated On CIPs
Los Alamos County Capital Projects Manager Anthony Strain, at the podium, discusses the improvements to the irrigation system at the Los Alamos County Golf Course while Jeff Stewart and Jeff Goode of MRWM Landscape Architects and Irrigation Services, LLC look on. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com The recreation capital improvement projects are moving closer and closer to fruition. The Parks and Recreation Board received an update on the design plans for the Los Alamos County Ice Rink, Los Alamos County Read More
New Los Alamos County Public Works Director Anne Laurent Calls Return A Homecoming
New Los Alamos County Public Works Director Anne Laurent during an interview Tuesday morning in her office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Being the new Los Alamos County Public Works Director is a homecoming for Anne Laurent.
Before officially stepping into the position Nov. 4, Laurent worked for seven years as one of the County administrators. She was the Community Economic director as well as Capital Projects and Facilities director. She left to work as the Community Development Read More
Council Considers Water & Sewer Rate Hikes Nov. 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will consider the adoption of multi-year increases to the Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) water and sewer rates at two public hearings.
Beginning 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, the public hearings will be conducted during the council meeting in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The Board of Public Utilities voted Oct. 16 to approve the rate increases, giving the green light to forward ordinances 02-299 for water rates and 02-298 for sewer rates to the Council for possible adoption. Both ordinances are structured to increase rates yearly over Read More
Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee Meets 5:30 PM
COUNTY News:
The Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in conference room 110 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
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Call to Order
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Approval of Nov. 6 Meeting Minutes
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Response to Councilor Robinson Recommendations to Council
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Response to County Council for Nov. 26 Council Meeting
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Discussion of Facility Issues
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Discussion of Ordinance Revisions
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New Business
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Adjourn Meeting
