Pajarito Conservation Alliance Announces Candidate Interview Series
PCA Secretary Reid Priedhorsky interviewing Los Alamos County Council candidate Sara Scott. Photo by Wendy Caldwell, PCA PresidentCouncil Candidates Speak At Los Alamos Kiwanis
All eight County Council candidates attended the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Oct. 2 meeting to participate in a forum showcasing their views on major issues facing the county. At the end of the meeting, they posed for a photo together. From left, Republicans Brady W. Burke, John L. Bliss and Dawn C. Trujillo Voss; Democrats David Izraelevitz, Sara C. Scott and Randall T. Ryti; Libertarian Helen M. Milenski and Democrat James N. Robinson. Four will be elected in the November General Election. Photo by Don CaspersonAll eight of the candidates Read More
County Proclaims October Eco Challenge Month
Community Services Department Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Bell, left, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey hold up a proclamaition announcing October Eco Challenge Month. The proclamation was made Tuesday during the regular County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Eco Challenge has officially begun. The Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation recognizing October as Eco Challenge Month Tuesday night during the regular Council meeting.
Councilor Pete Sheehey Read More
Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Committee Holds First Meeting
Sgt. Daniel Roberts at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Review of the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter’s organizational structure as well as its policies and procedures began Wednesday, Sept. 26, during the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Advisory Committee’s first meeting.
County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler proposed forming the committee and Council approved formation of the committee in July and selected its members in August.
“I am pleased to see that the Animal Shelter Read More
Council Proclaims Oct. 7-13 Fire Prevention Week
Los Alamos County Councilor Morris Pongratz, left, presents a proclamation to LAFD Wildland Fire Chief Kelly Sterna Tuesday night during the County Council meeting recognizing Oct. 7-13 as Fire Prevention Week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Chamisa Elementary School Green Team Wins Award
Chamisa Elementary School’s Green Team gets recognized for its Zero Waste lunch program. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Chamisa Elementary School Teacher Megan Lee speaks Friday during the assembly. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comChamisa Elementary School Green Team’s Zero Waste lunch program has received state-wide attention. The program earned an award for Innovative Project of the Year from the regional chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. Friday, the Read More
Council Celebrates Scout Troop 22 Centennial
From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, Boy Scout Timothy Rousculp and Scoutmaster James Kuropatwinski hold up a proclamation celebrating Troop 22’s Centennial Anniversary. The proclamation was presented Tuesday night during the Los Alamos County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation recognizing the Boy Scout Troop 22’s Centennial anniversary Tuesday night during the regular Council meeting in Council Chambers.
Councilor Antonio Maggiore presented the proclamation. Read More
Scenes From Customer Service Celebration Wednesday
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izrealevitz, center, presents a proclamation Wednesday afternoon for Customer Service Week in the lobby of the Municipal Building. The celebration featured various County departments and their services and programs offered in the community. Courtesy/LAC
Customer Care Center Supervisor Lisa Romero and Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager James Alarid greet people Wednesday afternoon in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger. Photo by Kirsten Read More
LAPD Joins DEA Drug Take-Back Initiative Oct. 27
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has announced that it will once again host a collection site 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s drug take-back day initiative.
Site Location: Los Alamos Police Department North parking lot at 2500 Trinity Dr.
“The Los Alamos Police Department wants to encourage citizens to turn in unwanted or unused prescription medication for destruction,” Cmdr. Oliver Morris said. “This initiative is crucial to remove controlled medications that have a potential for theft or abuse. Please do not bring needles Read More
Laura Crucet Sees The Light At Pig + Fig Café
Co-owner Laura Crucet sees the light today at her Pig + Fig Café at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock after County utility crews repaired a fault that occured this morning in an underground line. The eatery has now re-opened for business. Courtesy photo Read More
Power Restored At Pig +Fig Café … Re-opening 3 p.m.
County Utility crews have repaired a fault that occured this morning in an underground line and power is now restored to the Pig + Fig Café at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. The eatery will re-open for business at 3 p.m. today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Endorses Christine Chandler Of Los Alamos For New Mexico House Dist 43
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich with Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler. Sen. Heinrich has endorsed Chandler for New Mexico House Seat 43.
POLITICAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has announced his support of Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler for New Mexico House Seat 43.
“Her strong stance of protecting the environment, her platform of economic development through expanding educational opportunities, and her experience in public safety and criminal justice make her the clear choice for House District 43,” Heinrich said.
Councilor Read More
Letter To The Editor: James Robinson Will Bring Fresh, Energetic Presence To County Council
By JoAnn JohnsonI am voting for James Robinson for County Council.
Historic Preservation Advisory Board Canceled
COUNTY News:
The meeting of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board scheduled for Wednesday is canceled due to lack of quorum. Read More
Meet Newly Sworn Los Alamos Police Cpl. Amos Smith
New Los Alamos Police Cpl. Amos Smith is sworn into office this morning by the Honorable Pat Casados in Magistrate Court at the Los Alamos Justice Center. Cpl. Smith joins LAPD following eight years of service with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Cpl. Amos Smith is surrounded by his family at his ceremony this morning in Magistrate Court at the Los Alamos Justice Center. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com Read More
Chamber Breakfast With Council Candidates Oct. 18
Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meets Oct. 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meets at 8:30 a.m., Oct. 11 in Room 330 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order & Roll Call
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes from Sept. 13 meeting
V. Round Table – updates/introductions
VI. Business a. Los Alamos Health Fair – Results b. Halloween Buzz Bus c. Newspaper articles/PSAs
VII. Coordinator’s Report – Donna Casados a. Updated FY19 Budgets-Discuss FY19 funding proposals b. YRRS Road Show – Oct. 11 3-5 p.m.
VIII. Read More
Scenes From Trivia Night Fundraiser Hosted By Democrats SGR, Christine Chandler And Friends
Trivia Night Fundraiser hosted by candidate for Land Commissioner Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, and Council Vice Chair and House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler with Councilor Antonio Maggiore, Tim Morrison, Cat Ozment and Tina DeYoe, Sept. 21 at the Posse Lodge. Amy Storey, center, and friend participated in the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Trivia Night Fundraiser co-host Council Vice Chair and House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler, right, chats with constituents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
County Council candidate Sara
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, left, presents a proclamation to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, which recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation was presented Tuesday, Sept. 25, during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 in Council Chambers.
County Councilor Antonio Maggiore presented Read More
County Council Proclaims October Drug Free Month
Los Alamos County Councilor Morris Pongratz, left, presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation declaring October Drug Free Month. The proclamation was presented Tuesday, Sept. 25, during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring October to be “Drug Free Month” Tuesday, Sept. 25, during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Councilor Morris Pongratz presented the proclamation to Police Chief Dino Read More
