Environmental Sustainabilty Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: Brenners And County File Briefs In Federal Lawsuit
By MAIRE O’NEILLTwo more briefs have been entered in a federal lawsuit filed in May by former Los Alamos resident Patrick Brenner and his mother, Los Alamos resident Lisa Brenner, alleging retaliation and harassment including malicious prosecution and defamation by the Los Alamos County Council, Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and two unnamed police officers.
Also named in the suit are Councilor Susan O’Leary and former Councilor James Chrobocinski in both their official and individual capacities.
The lawsuit filed by attorneys
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 5 to July 16, 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.
WAYNE HEBERT
July 5 at 7:01 p.m. / Police arrested Wayne Hebert, 27, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Drive on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant and a warrant from another jurisdiction. Note: Police booking photo is unavailable.
SHELBY M. KOKALIS
July 5 at 11:16 p.m. / Police arrested Shelby M. Kokalis, 24, of White Rock at 91 Mesa Verde on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant. Note: Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Friday
Los Alamos Woman Cited In Dog Bite Incident
By MAIRE O’NEILLLos Alamos dog owner Janet Sprake has been cited in Los Alamos Municipal Court for having a dog at large and menacing behavior by her dog following an incident early Sunday morning in which a summer student was bitten by an unleashed dog while running in Bayo Canyon.
The Los Alamos Police Records Division is not releasing the victim’s name because the case is still active, however he is reportedly undergoing medical treatment.The incident occurred approximately half a mile east of the Diamond Drive traffic circle trailhead.
According Read More
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Daniel Roberts Graduates From Northwestern University Center For Public Safety
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Daniel Roberts
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has announced that Sgt. Daniel Roberts has graduated from the School of Police and Command at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety:
Scenes From Final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest Event: Viewing The Martian At Bathtub Row Brewery
A crowd gathers for the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Brewery Coop patio in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
Mark and KayLinda Crawford gather with family and friends at the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Brewery Coop patio in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
Scene from the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Brewery Coop patio in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
Scene from the final 2018 Los Alamos ScienceFest event: viewing The Martian at Bathtub Row Read More
Scenes From Ribbon Cutting At Fleur de Lys
Fleur de Lys co-owners Marcel and Stephanie Remillieux with their children, staff, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, county officials and community members, cut the ribbon on their French gourmet store Saturday morning at 1460 Trinity Dr. Unit 1. The couple actually opened their business Feb. 1, but took the opportunity Saturday to hold their official ribbon cutting ceremony and at the same time celebrate Bastille Day. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The ribbon is officially cut Saturday at Fleur de Lys at 1460 Trinity Dr. Unit 1. Just prior to cutting the ribbon, co-owner Marcel Read More
LALT Members Gather For Work Party Saturday
Los Alamos Little Theatre members gathered for a work party Saturday, July 14 to perform maintenance on the grounds around the Performing Arts Center. LALT manages the PAC for Los Alamos County and is responsible for upkeep on some aspects of the building and grounds. The LALT team trimmed trees, pulled weeds, laid down wire mesh to prevent skunks from burrowing under the building, and replaced 16 old, degraded railroad ties that were part of the landscaping. LALT Board member Dave Olivas organized the work party and his wife, Mary Lou, provided lunch for the volunteer workers. LALT is a 501(c)3Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News: A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
Move IV. Presentations/Discussions to before II. Reports on the Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
Scenes From ScienceFest Oppie Look-Alike Contest
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Hermann, right, presents ‘The Oppies’, contestants in the ScienceFest Oppie Look-alike, contest today at Fuller Lodge. Contest judge Wendee Brunish looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Contest winner Xavier McTeigue shakes hands with judge Wendee Brunish. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com. 
Xavier McTeigue, center, receives his prize, a SelfieDrone, from Chamber Director Ryn Hermann. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A gaggle of Oppies wait for the contest to begin. PhotoScenes From ScienceFest Discovery Day At Pond
This young engineer builds a circuit during ScienceFest Discovery Day, which drew a big crowd today to Ashley Pond Park and the lawn area at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Discovery Day visitors stroll among the bubbles from the Los Alamos County booth at Ashely Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Albert Einstein (aka Katy Korkos) gets an idea at ScienceFest today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
This little shark found a shark’s tooth at the United Way of Northern New Mexico/Los Alamos DailyWhy Zero Waste?
Members of the Zero Waste Subcommittee meeting recently at the Los Alamos County Eco Station. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
ZWLA News:
Did you know that Los Alamos has a Zero Waste Subcommittee (ZWLA)? This group started as a subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Board and now welcomes participation from others who want to contribute to the Zero Waste aspect of environmental sustainability.
There are representatives from the Los Alamos High School Eco Club, Sierra Club and Pajarito Environmental Education Center. Anyone interested in attending a meeting should Read More
County Board Of Adjustment Meets Monday
COUNTY News: 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARING- QUASI JUDICIAL
A. Case No. WVR-2018-0062 A request for a fourteen (14) foot Waiver to a required twenty (20) foot rear yard setback.
Judge Grants Los Alamos County Permanent Injunction Restraining Sheriff From Performing Law Enforcement Duties
First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew has issued his ruling in two lawsuits between Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and Los Alamos County Council concerning the duties of the Office of the Sheriff. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The long-awaited ruling by First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew on the duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff has been issued and it looks like the Sheriff’s duties will remain the same as they have been since 1976.
Under the terms of the judgment, Judge Read More
POSTPONED: La Vista Drive In White Rock Closed Friday
This project is postponed until further notice: DPU will close La Vista Drive just east of Yosemite to all traffic Friday at La Paloma in White Rock. Courtesy/DPU
UPDATE: This project is postponed until further notice.
COUNTY News:
Gas crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close La Vista Dr. just east of Yosemite to all traffic Friday at La Paloma in White Rock.
The day-long closure is to permit crews to repair a natural gas line in the roadway. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and anticipated to wrap-up by 4 p.m. Friday.
La Paloma will remain open to both east and westbound Read More
Council Hears From Los Alamos County Management On Potential Impact Of Triad Taxability Status
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, right, and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart listen Wednesday evening as County Council discusses the ramifications to the County budget if new LANL M&O contractor Triad National Security, LLC operates under non-profit status. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Assistant County Manager Steve Lynne responds to questions from Los Alamos County Councilors during his presentation Wednesday evening at a special session of the Council. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Pongratz Appointed To Representative Council On RCLC
Los Alamos County Councilor Morrie Pongratz is the newly appointed Council representative to the RCLC Board. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Chris Chandler said Tuesday she is sorry to be leaving her position as County representative to the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Board.
Councilor Morrie Pongratz was recently appointed by Council Chair David Izraelevitz and will represent the Council for the remainder of 2018. Izraelevitz said Chandler has been instrumental Read More
Preserving Los Alamos History At The Archives
State-of-the-art shelving in the Los Alamos Historical Society Archives and Collections. Courtesy photo
By Stephanie Yeamans
Registrar
Los Alamos Historical Society
As the community of Los Alamos, a relatively young town in historic New Mexico, grows older, portions of its population are also aging. When retirees downsize or parents pass away, families often wonder what to do with old papers and objects from years gone by. The Los Alamos Historical Society often becomes the repository for those collections.
As caretakers of our community history, the Historical Society has legal and Read More
Los Alamos Police Conduct Security Assessment And Active Shooter Training In Daily Post Newsroom
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Daniel Roberts, left, and Sgt. Christopher Ross demonstrate safety techniques during active shooter training Tuesday afternoon in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Following the June 28 tragedy in which a gunman blasted his way into the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Md., wielding a shotgun and killing five people and injuring two others, Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone met with Daily Post staff last week. Sgt. Roberts and Sgt. Ross returned Tuesday to conduct a security assessment of the Post’s Read More
