Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee Seeks Feedback
A dog and cat play together in the snow. Courtesy/Los Alamos Animal Shelter UNM-LA Hosts Meeting With Workforce Solutions Secretary And Local Leaders
From left, Grace Willerton (UNM-LA), Joanie Ahlers (LA County), Nan Sauer (LANL), Bill McCamley (New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions), Patrick Sullivan (LACDC), Kathy Keith (LANL), David Clark (LANL), Mark Russell (N3B), Rebecca Estrada (LANL) and Cindy Rooney (UNM-LA). Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Secretary Designate of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Bill McCamley. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Secretary Designate of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Bill McCamley visited UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Jan. 11, where he met with Read More
Major Pothole Spotted On East Road Near Airport
Motorists are urged to keep alert and on the lookout for potholes emerging throughout the county like this large one spotted this afternoon on East Road just west of the Los Alamos County Airport. County road crews are patching the potholes as weather permits. We encourage residents to send us their pothole photos so we can publish them to let others know the locations: caclark@ladailypost.com. Photo by Bonnie J.Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Caution: Potholes Emerging Following Winter Storms
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division staff would like to remind motorists to be on the look out for potholes that are developing in the days following several back to back winter storms.
As snow begins to melt off of roadways, the potholes are exposed in the pavement.
“Until the hot mix plant re-opens this Spring, and we see much warmer temperatures return that are needed for the hot mix to be an effective patch, we are going to continue to be in a reactive mode to fix only the worst potholes with a temporary solution,” said Dan Erickson, Traffic and Streets Division manager. Read More
Parks And Rec Board Supports Wall At Hell’s Hole
Parks and Recreation Board discussed ways to make Hell’s Hole safer. Courtesy/LACTevor Matuszak, 19, died in July 2017 after falling outside of Hell’s Hole Cave near the Red Dot Trail in White Rock.
This not the first tragedy to occur at this location. In the past, another hiker fell fatally outside this small cave and a third suffered serious injuries while exploring at Hell’s Hole.
During the regular Parks and Recreation Board meeting Thursday, Jan. 10, Matuszak’s parents and County staff discussed methods to Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 10, 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.
MARTIN RAMOS-CASTILLO
Jan. 10 at 10:15 a.m. /Police arrested Martin Ramos-Castillo, 38, of Chili, N.M. in Espanola on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
Editor’s note: The Los Alamos Detention Center is undergoing water damage repairs so inmates have been transferred to facilities in the surrounding area. Inmates are scheduled to return Jan. 21 to the local dentention Read More
Los Alamos County Council Continues To Seek Letters Of Interest To Fill Vacancy … Deadline Jan. 24
COUNTY News:
With just one Letter of Interest received to date, the Los Alamos County Council continues to seek letters from those interested in filling the unexpired term of Councilor Christine Chandler, who ended her term with Council upon election as the House District 43 representative. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2020.
Applicants must be a registered voter and resident of Los Alamos County, and cannot be employed by the County. They should submit a letter of interest explaining their background, experience and why they are interested in the position. Letters of interest must Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Clearing Snow On Central
On the job in Los Alamos Monday afternoon are workers clearing snow from sidewalks on Central Avenue. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
On the job in Los Alamos Monday afternoon are workers with a shovel and a blower clearing snow from sidewalks on Central Avenue. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Thursday
Los Alamos Police Officers Aid Gunshot Victim
LAPD Officers, from left, James Keane, Chris Ross and Ben Irving aided the victim of an accidental gunshot Friday at his home. Courtesy photoA Los Alamos 911 operator took a desperate call Friday from the area near Aspen School. According to Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew, a man accidently shot himself while examining his gun, which he thought was not loaded. With a bullet in his arm, he managed to call 911.
LAPD Sergeants Chris Ross and James Keane were nearby and rushed to the scene, where they were joined by Ofc. Read More
LAPD: Parking Rules Apply To Everyone…
A citizen recently spotted a local police patrol unit parked in a handicap zone. Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the rules apply to everyone and the issue has been addressed internally. Courtesy photo Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Wednesday
Letter To The Editor: Utilities Service During Winter Storms … The Big Deal We Don’t Notice
By BOYD WATERS Los Alamos County Council Notice Of Possible Quorum At Legislative Conference Jan. 14-17
Los Alamos Republican Party Unites On Basis Of Values At Ward Caucuses And Biennial County Convention
Local GOP Party Chair John Bliss conducts the final meeting of his term during the Republican Party of Los Alamos County Ward Caucuses and Biennial County Convention Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Party members applaud outgoing Chair John Bliss and thank him for his service. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Republican Party of Los Alamos County held its Ward Caucuses and Biennial County Convention Saturday at Fuller Lodge. The purpose of the convention was to elect new County
New Year’s Day HVAC Failure; Ice Dam At Los Alamos County Detention Center – Detainees Transferred
The New Year’s Day snowstorm formed an ice dam around the drain on the Los Alamos Detention Center roof causing water to leak into the building. Courtesy/LAPD
The floor is all wet at the Los Alamos Detention Center from an ice dam that formed Jan. 1 around the drain on the roof causing water to leak into the building. Courtesy/LAPDAn HVAC system failure at the Los Alamos County Detention Center forced the transfer of the detainees to facilities in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe.
Public Works Deputy Director Jon
Robinson Congratulates New Council Leadership
By JAMES ROBINSONDemocratic Party Of Los Alamos County Holds First Meeting Of 2019 Jan. 14 At UNM-LA
DPLA News:
The community is invited to attend the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLA) first meeting of 2019 when it will honor its dedicated volunteers, get updates on upcoming events, and talk about ways to stay involved this year.
The meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 in Building 5 at UNM-Los Alamos.
At the meeting, DPLA officials will present many dedicated volunteers a token of appreciation for their hard work during election season. There will be important updates about events happening around New Mexico for Democrats. A limited number of T-shirts featuring Democratic winners
Sara Scott, Pete Sheehey Elected Council Leaders
Council elects Sara Scott its chair during Tuesday night’s meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Council elects Pete Sheehey its vice chair during Tuesday meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comWith new members on Los Alamos County Council comes new leadership and during Tuesday’s regular meeting Sara Scott was elected chair and Pete Sheehey vice chair.
Councilors voted 4-2 to elect Scott to the position. Councilor Randall Ryti nominated her. Councilor Antonio Maggiore nominated Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Hears Traffic Study For Proposed Hill Apartments East Of LAMC
Michael Gomez with Santa Fe Engineering presents to the Transportation Board during Jan. 3 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Los Alamos Daily Post
An apartment complex, tentatively called the Hill Apartments, is being planned for a parcel of land at 35th and 36th streets along Trinity Drive, east of Los Alamos Medical Center.
The plan is for the complex to feature 149 units, ranging from studio to three-bedroom apartments. While this project would help with local demand for more housing, it also would impact traffic along Read More
