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It’s Los Alamos County Fair And Rodeo Time!

Photo by Leslie Bucklin/County

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to head downtown Saturday for the the Annual Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade, which kicks off at 10 a.m., then stay to meander through Ashley Pond Park with its fair booths, bouncy houses and exhibits (at Mesa Public Library).

Also, shop the beautiful artwork offered during the 39th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. There will be plenty of food vendors on site so stay and enjoy a picnic lunch by the pond.

Los Alamos County Councilors will once again host a booth featuring County projects,
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Leftover Salmon Debuts At Summer Concert Tonight!

Courtesy photo
 
SUMMER CONCERT News:
 
The 2019 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series continues it’s historic run of bands and record-breaking concert attendance.
 
With more than 50,000, and counting, concertgoers enjoying free shows in the family friendly atmosphere at Ashley Pond Pavilion, the Sancre Productions team presents its 12 concert of the series featuring Leftover Salmon.
 
For the past quarter-century, Colorado’s Leftover Salmon has established itself as one of the great purveyors of Americana music, digging deep into the well that supplies its
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Los Alamos County Home Renewal Program Assists Residents In Improving Local Houses

Los Alamos Housing Partnership Executive Director Steve Brugger, center, inspects a local roof Wednesday morning along with homeowners Jess and John Cullinan. The Cullinans are among the residents who have participated in Los Alamos County’s Home Renewal Program. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Homeownership is a dream many people possess but even when that dream is achieved a whole new set of issues can arrive: a broken furnace, a leaking roof or a faulty electrical system.

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Council Approves Purchase Of WAC Building

The former Women’s Army Corp dormitory building, which is currently the Christian Science Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously to authorize the County to purchase the former Women’s Army Corp (WAC) dormitory at 1725 17th St. during the July 30 regular council meeting.

The approval is a bit of a milestone; during the meeting County Manager Harry Burgess said, “This, as far as I know, is one of the last potential acquisitions of Manhattan Project era property Read More

Council Declares August Bear Month In Los Alamos

Wearing a special hat to mark the occassion, Councilor James Robinson presents Kathleen Ramsey, founder of the Wildlife Center in Espanola, with a proclamation Tuesday night, declaring August as Bear Month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring August as Bear Month during the Tuesday night regular meeting in council chambers.

Councilor James Robinson read the proclamation, which states:

 
WHEREAS: Los Alamos is blessed with an abundance of wildlife, and healthy wildlife populations have a positive
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Rover Park Play Lot Closed For Wasp Removal

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has advised that the Rover Park Play Lot on Rover Boulevard in White Rock is closed until Friday.

The County Parks Division is removing wasps from the play lot, and for safety reasons, does not want children in the area during the removal operation. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 31 To Aug. 4, 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.

STEPHEN JAYMES MONTANO

July 31 at 12:19 p.m. / Police arrested Stephen Jaymes Montano, 24, of Grants at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.

 

 

 

DANIEL SCHULZ

Aug. 4 at 5:25 a.m. / Police arrested Daniel Schulz, 45, of Los Alamos on Big Rock Loop and charged him with disorderly conduct and boisterous, loud and profane language.

 

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Quorum Notice: APP Board May Attend Art Fair

COUNTY News:

Members of the Arts in Public Places Board may attend the annual Arts and Craft Fair at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 on the lawn at Fuller Lodge, in order to gather public opinion.

A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken by the board.

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County Tests School Zone Flashing Lights Aug. 13-14

COUNTY News:

Traffic and Streets Division crews will be testing School zone flashing lights County-wide Aug. 13-14 in preparation for the upcoming school year.

If motorists notice the lights flashing during hours outside of a normal school day over these two days, be advised this is a standard procedure for testing the lights. Please do not call Police Dispatch or Traffic/Streets Division to report the activity.

Crews will be working near busy streets while testing the lights; please slow down and use caution.

School begins Thursday, Aug. 15. Motorists are reminded to watch for lower speeds

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 24 To July 30, 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.

JOHNATHAN NATHANIEL LOPEZ

July 24 at 11:05 p.m. / Police arrested Jonathan Nathaniel Lopez, 19, of Los Alamos near Diamond Drive and Club Road on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

 

 

TERRANCE H. STECK

July 25 at 5:35 a.m. / Police arrested Terrance H. Steck, 33, of Los Alamos at 505 Oppenheimer Dr. on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

 

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More Scenes From Diamond Drive Paving Project

Scene Friday near Diamond Drive and Trinity with Star Paving working on mill and overlay of the roadway surface between Los Alamos Canyon Bridge (aka Omega Bridge) and Sandia Drive/Orange Street with an anticipated finish date on or before high school begins Aug. 14. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene Friday near Diamond Drive and Trinity with Star Paving working on mill and overlay of the roadway surface. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Rockin’ Night With Two Of Secret City’s Favorite Bands

Where’s the party? Friday night it was at Ashley Pond Park for the Secret City Summer Concert with the Hillstompers and Igor and the Red Elvises. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Russ Gordon, Karen Easton and DK Warner welcome concert-goers to Century Bank Night with The Red Elvises. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Igor Yuzov, left, and DK Warner are gonna rock, with some help from Deeja Sandoval. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The Hillstompers Brass! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Ashley Pond Park fills with
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Natural Gas Purging On N.M. 502/East Road Aug. 5-6

COUNTY News:
 
Under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, Paul Parker Construction will work on a section of natural gas pipeline as part of the N.M. 502 roundabout project.
 
Work will occur early in the week on the south side of N.M. 502, east of the intersection at Canyon Road.
 
Gas will be purged from the line several times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6.
 
According to department officials, individuals near the area may small natural gas and hear loud noises during the purging procedure. Vehicle traffic may be stopped
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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 5

COUNTY News:
 
Diamond Drive Paving
 
Star Paving is working on mill and overlay of the roadway surface between Los Alamos Canyon Bridge (aka Omega Bridge) and Sandia Drive/Orange Street with an anticipated finish date on or before High School begins Aug. 14. 
 
Asphalt milling and paving work continue the Week of Aug. 4. Residents and businesses along Diamond Drive can expect to see and hear activities related to road construction; Work will occur Sunday starting at 6 p.m. and continue throughout the night all week. Traffic will be restored with all lanes open for the morning
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Health Commons Opens In Los Alamos

During a tour Wednesday with local officials and media, Andrea Sandoval of the Las Clinicas del Norte opens the door to the newly remodeled Health Commons, formally known as the Public Health Office at 1183 Diamond Dr., Ste. D. The new clinic was made possible by the joint effort of Los Alamos County, New Mexico Departent of Health and Las Clinica del Norte. The Clinic will offer full services for family planning, immunizations, mental health and primary care and services that the former Public Health office provided. Services will be available to teens and patients who may not have insurance Read More

New 86 Room Hotel With 250-300 Seat Conference Center May Be Coming To Los Alamos

A view of the 20th Street Extension area where a new 86 room extended stay hotel and conference center may be constructed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

In an effort to meet its goal of enhancing support and opportunities for the local business environment, the Los Alamos County Council will consider at its meeting Tuesday evening, introducing Ordinance No. 695, which adopts an economic development project for public support of TNJLA LLC.

The requested public support is for a grant of County owned parcels of land on 20th Street Extension, which has the “Smart House” on

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