Bike Flow Trail Pedals Forward
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com After a start and then a stop, the Los Alamos County’s bike flow trail project is back in motion.
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson said Tuesday a new request for proposals (RFP) was awarded to Mountain Capital, LLC. The company is tasked with evaluating the original proposed site for the flow trail, Bayo Canyon, as well as evaluating alternative sites that meet the criteria for a bike flow trail.
The bike flow trail will cover seven miles. Read More
Former Councilor Mike Wismer Ponders Past
Former Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer visited the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to talk about his eight years on council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comFormer Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer spent a couple of hours recently at the Los Alamos Daily Post reminiscing about his eight years on council.
“It’s sort of a magical thing to come back two years later and see some of the things we talked about and envisioned have now come to fruition,” Wismer said. “One of the things that has really blossomed during Read More
Council Proclaims Aug. 9 Los Alamos Co-Working Day
Councilor Pete Sheehey and projectY Marketing Manager Burgundy Brock hold up a proclamation that recognizes Thursday, Aug. 9, as Los Alamos Co-Working Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 1 To Aug. 6, 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.
ANGELICA E. PACHECO
Aug. 1 at 9:59-8 a.m. / Police arrested Angelica E. Pacheco, 18, of Santa Cruz at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
KELTON DOWNEN
Aug. 2 at 8:16 a.m. / Police arrested Kelton Downen, 24, of White Rock at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
YAZZIE WHITESUN
Aug. 5 at 10:29 a.m. Read More
Regional Coalition Chair Henry Roybal: Inappropriate Reimbursements Should Be Refunded
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Chair and Santa Fe County Commissioner Henry Roybal at a recent RCLC meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comRegional Coalition of LANL Chair and Santa Fe County Commissioner Henry Roybal said Wednesday that any inappropriate reimbursements made with RCLC funds should be refunded to the RCLC by those who received them.
Roybal’s comment was made in an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post in the wake of the release Tuesday of a special audit of the RCLC by the Office Read More
Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Openings
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to submit applications for the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.
Applications can be submitted to lapd@lacnm.us or drop off at the Police Department located on 2500 Central Ave. The deadline for letters of interst is 5 p.m. Aug. 29. The committee will serves as an advisory body to the County Council for the purpose of working with assigned County staff and advising the County Council on the organizational structure of the Animal Shelter, the appropriateness of the shelter policies and procedures, and other issues that the Committee and County staff Read More
Parks & Recreation Board Has One Vacancy
COUNTY News:Sheriff Lucero Readies Horse For Fair & Rodeo Parade
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is spotted Tuesday riding his horse across the street from the Los Alamos Daily Post. Lucero explained that he is preparing his horse Indio, a 9-year-old Tennessee Walker, for Saturday’s Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Rescheduled
COUNTY News:Lucero To Appeal Judge’s Ruling On Sheriff’s Duties
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero
DISTRICT Court News:
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is appealing the July 11 decision by First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew in Lucero’s suit against Los Alamos County on the duties of the Office of Sheriff.
Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn filed a notice of intent to appeal Aug. 1 in District Court.
Judge Mathew’s ruling granted the County a permanent injunction restraining Lucero from performing law enforcement duties, but it allows him to retain his “statutory and customary duties”. The judgment estops the County from eliminating Read More
Local School Zone Flashing Light Testing Aug. 14-15
Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department will be testing the school zone flashing lights in Los Alamos and White Rock Aug. 14-15 in preparation for the upcoming school year.
If you notice the flashing lights working during odd hours during this testing period, please do not call it in.
Please be cautious of the crews performing the tests.
School starts Thursday, Aug. 16. Please be mindful of the school zones. Slow down and proceed with caution. Let’s have a safe school year. Read More
LAPD Releases Crime Statistics Second Quarter 2018
Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Today, Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the second quarter of 2018 which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property Read More
Scenes From Suspected DUI Arrest On Central Avenue
Police administer a field sobriety test early this evening to the driver of a car pulled over at 1247 Central Ave., on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both. The driver told police he is from Albuquerque. He had two passengers in the car with him, one reportedly from Albuquerque and the other reportedly from the Jemez Pueblo. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The driver failed the field sobriety test this evening at 1247 Central Ave., and is arrested and charged with suspected DUI. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The car in which the driver is arrested Read More
Scenes From House Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler At Sandoval County Fair Parade Saturday
From left, Democratic candidate for Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Democratic nominee for House Dist. 43 Christine Chandler and Kyle Wheeler of Los Alamos participate Saturday morning in the Sandoval County Fair and parade in Cuba. Photo by George Chandler
House Dist. 43 Christine Chandler of Los Alamos participating in the Sandoval County Fair and parade Saturday morning in Cuba. Photo by George Chandler
Democratic nominee for Land Commissioner Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard of White Rock participating in the Sandoval County Fair and parade Saturday morning in Cuba. Photo by George Chandler Read More
County Council Holds Closed Session Tuesday
COUNTY News: 2. BUSINESS
Library Board Meets Monday
COUNTY News:
The Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday in Mesa Public Library.
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. BOARD BUSINESS 10983-18 Review and Approval of Minutes of June 19, 2018 special Library Board Meeting A – Board draft minutes_6_19_2018Attachments:
4. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
A. Chair’s Report
B. Board, Commission and Committee Luncheon Report
C. Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
5. BOARD & STAFF Read More
Los Alamos County Council Meets 6 p.m. Tuesday
COUNTY News: DWI Planning Council Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County DWI Panning Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, in Room 330 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
- I. Call to Order
- II. Public Comment
- III. Approval of agenda
- IV. Approval of minutes from 6/14/18 meeting
- V. Round table – updates/introductions
- VI. Business a. Los Alamos Health Fair b. Discuss FY19 funding proposals c. Review & approve applications for appointment VII. Coordinator’s Report – Kirsten Bell a. Summer Concert Bus Report b. DWI
DPU Begins Mailing Out Utility Bills Today
COUNTY News:
After a month of delays, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities affirms that July utility bills are being mailed.
Customers in White Rock should expect to see a utility bill in their mail boxes by Monday or Tuesday. Customers in the townsite should begin to see their bills shortly thereafter.
According to Deputy Utilities Manager James Alarid, late fees have been waived for the time being until the department can get back on to a regular billing schedule.
“We apologize for the inconvenience. There were a few issues with the new billing files and the bill Read More
Final Day To Register For Fair & Rodeo Parade Today!
The 2017 first place parade winner is the Red Hat Riders. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Those interested in participating in the Los Alamos Fair and Rodeo Parade must register for free by today, Friday Aug. 3.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.11 and will march up Central Avenue.
Register by visiting the MainStreet website at LosAlamosMainStreet.com or directly via Eventbrite.
The theme of this year’s Los Alamos Fair and Rodeo weekend is “Back To Your Roots.” Judges on Central Avenue and MainStreet will assess entries based on originality and interpretation of Read More
