Scenes From County Officials Swearing-In Ceremony
Eight newly elected County officials participate in the swearing-in ceremony Wednesday evening in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers. Friends and family filled the room to recognize the new officials. From left, Probate Judge Anne Nobile, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, County Councilor David Izraelevitz, County Councilor James Robinson, County Councilor Randall Ryti, County Councilor Sara Scott, County Assessor Ken Milder and County Sheriff Joseph Granville. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Read More
White Rock Senior Center Kitchen Gets Upgrade
White Rock Senior Center Chef Michael Mason shows where some of the new equipment will go in the senior center’s kitchen. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comThat saying, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, is certainly true. For instance, the meal program at the White Rock Senior Center is important to many of its diners. Not only does the program provide many seniors with their sole meal for the day but it gives them an opportunity to socialize and connect with friends.
Los Alamos Retired Senior Read More
LAFD Offers Tips For Safe & Happy Holiday Season
- One of every four home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems.
- Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. On average, one of every 32 reported home Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an average of one death per 143 total reported home fires.
- A heat source too close to the tree causes one in every four Christmas tree fires.
- The top three days for home
New Year, New Home For Los Alamos Visitor Center
Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson discusses relocating the Los Alamos Visitor Center during the Tuesday County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Visitor Center is getting a new home in 2019. It will be relocated from 109 Central Park Square to space occupied by the NMSU Cooperative Extension Office in the Community Building near Ashley Pond.
Los Alamos County Council approved the relocation when it unanimously passed a motion to award the $682,690.26 contract Read More
Los Alamos Dispatcher Cari Mace Graduates As Valedictorian Of Public Safety Telecommunicator Class
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with Dispatcher Cari Mace. Courtesy/LAPD
Consolidated Dispatch Center Manager Kate Stoddard, left, with Dispatcher Cari Mace. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has announced that Dispatcher Cari Mace graduated Dec. 14 as valedictorian of Public Safety Telecommunicator Class #141.
Dispatcher Mace was one of 25 students from 17 different agencies in Class #141, and she had an average exam rate of 99.75 percent.
New Mexico Statue Chapter 29 Article 7C outlines the qualifications for certification as a Public Safety Telecommunicator. Read More
Possible Quorum At Elected Officials Swearing In Today
County Assessor’s Office Closed Dec. 24-25
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25.
The office will reopen with normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. The Assessor’s Office wishes all residents a wonderful holiday season.
Direct questions or concerns to the Assessor’s Office at www.losalamosnm.us/assessor or 505.662.8030. Read More
Scenes From Luminaria Walkabout At Stables
Warren and his dad Alex Parga get acquainted with Stella during the annual Luminaria Walkabout Sunday at the North Mesa Stables. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sydnee Etuk leads Lola around the stables. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Hanna Stedham on Prince and Sage Wilcox on Shorty show off their Holiday Lights. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
It just does not look quite like Rudolph, but it has a red nose. Actually it is Cheryl Lucero’s miniature horse. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Gerry and Georgia Strickfaden tend to their luminaro Read More
Street Lights Off For Farolito Viewing At These Locations
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off Monday, Dec. 24 and will be restored on Wednesday, Dec. 26
For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the full period that lights will be off. If this is not possible, it is recommended that the vehicles and trailers be silhouetted by farolitos.
Due to the limited sight visibility during the viewing, drivers Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Wednesday
County: Discoveries Action Team Meets At Pajarito Cliffs Site Conference Room – Not Fuller Lodge – Dec. 20
COUNTY News:
The next monthly meeting of the Discoveries Action Team is Thursday, Dec. 20 at the Pajarito Cliffs Site, Building 1 Conference Room—not Fuller Lodge as previously announced. Participants will meet 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and continue discussing ideas suggested by the Place-Making and Place-Marketing subgroups. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.
The Discoveries Action Team is a volunteer group open to all County residents, businesses and organizations. Members are “champions” for the brand which incorporates the mindset that Los Alamos is a place that cultivates Read More
Responding To Today’s Nationwide Bomb Threat Campaign … Los Alamos Bomb Squad Stands Ready To Handle Any Threats To County Or Laboratory
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department released a statement this evening saying it is aware of the bomb threat campaign that is happening across the country.
The Los Alamos Bomb Squad stands ready to handle any and all threats to this County including the National Laboratory. Cmdr. Preston Ballew said LAPD is communicating with the FBI and getting updates as they develop.
Any suspicious activity should be reported to Los Alamos Police Dispatch at 505.662.8222 immediately.
The Los Alamos Daily Post looked into the situation and finds that this afternoon dozens of institutions and businesses Read More
Two Affordable Housing Projects Planned For DP Road
A rendering of the affordable apartment complex planned for development on DP Road. Courtesy image Council To Consider Advanced Metering Dec. 18
COUNTY News:County DWI Planning Council Meets 8:30 a.m. Today
DPU To Begin Assessing Late Fees Jan. 1
COUNTY News:
After the Department of Public Utilities implemented new utility billing software last July, the Department waived all late fees while it worked through billing delays and problems with the bill presentation.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, however, unpaid balances that are delinquent by more than 30 days, will be assessed a late fee of 1.5 percent.
Department officials encourage customers with unpaid, delinquent balances to contact its office prior to Jan. 1.
“We can process your payment, direct you to financial assistance programs, and/or arrange a payment plan to help you Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 5 To Dec. 11, 2018
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.
AUSTIN LEE COX
Dec. 5 at 11:55 a.m. / Police arrested Austin Lee Cox, 26, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with criminal sexual penetration of a child 13-16 years of age, trafficking a controlled substance and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
RICHARD SISNEROS
Dec. 7 at 5:31 a.m. / Police arrested Richard Sisneros, 44, of Los Alamos on Walnut Read More
County: Discoveries Action Team Meets Dec. 20
COUNTY News:
The next monthly meeting of the Discoveries Action Team is Thursday, Dec. 20 in the Pajarito Room of Fuller Lodge.
Participants will meet 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and continue discussing ideas suggested by the Place-Making and Place-Marketing subgroups. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.
The Discoveries Action Team is a volunteer group open to all County residents, businesses and organizations. Members are “champions” for the brand which incorporates the mindset that Los Alamos is a place that cultivates curiosity and creates aha moments and is represented by the Read More
More Scenes From 2018 Holiday Lights Parade
First place winner in the 2018 WinterFest Holiday Lights Parade is the Immaculate Heart of Mary float. The annual parade Saturday night illuminated Central Avenue with many brightly colored lights and ornaments displayed on the 35 floats participating this year. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dominic Dinkel and a contingent of angels walk with the IHM float down Central Avenue in the 2018 WinterFest Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Maria Dinkel
The New Beginnings Fellowship float is the runner-up in the 2018 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Read More
Update: County Manhole Adjustment Project Has Been Canceled And Rescheduled For Spring
Manhole Project sheduled for spring. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
A manhole adjustment project originally scheduled to begin today, Dec. 10, has been rescheduled for spring.
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be working with contractor Cisneros Concrete to adjust manholes in the following locations:
Los Pueblos:
- 1830 Los Pueblos
- 1875 Los Pueblos
Sumac Lane:
- Intersection of Sumac and Maple
- 27 Sumac Lane
- 48 Sumac Lane
Maple Drive Read More
