Police Chief Addresses Crime Stats Allegation
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone responded Tuesday to allegations that not all violent crime reported to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) appears in the LAPD 2016 and 2017 annual crime reports presented to the Los Alamos County Council.
The allegations have been made by James Whitehead, Republican nominee for Los Alamos County Sheriff in the November general election, both in person at primary election events and now on his campaign website under the caption “The Truth About Read More
Councilor Recall Petition Case Remains Undecided
Los Alamos County Councilors Antonio Maggiore and Susan O’Leary chat before Monday’s hearing in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Attorney Jack Hardwick, left, speaks with his client Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss, right, and Los Alamos resident George Chandler Monday afternoon prior to a hearing in Santa Fe on recall petitions filed against Reiss and two other councilors. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comThe fate of Read More
County: Residents Invited To Apply For Newly Created Community Development Advisory Board
COUNTY News:
Residents are invited to apply for a new Community Development Advisory Board. The new board was created by the County Council in May and tasked with making recommendations to the Council regarding the development, implementation and enforcement of County property maintenance codes within the corporate boundaries of the County.
Seven members are needed to fill the board. They will serve a three-year term. The application period will close at 5 p.m., June 18.
The Council is expected to appoint Board members at its Council meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 in Council Chambers. Read More
Cody Ulrich Joins Los Alamos Police Department As Emergency Management Specialist
Cody Ulrich has joined the Los Alamos Police Department as an Emergency Managment Specialist. A native of Santa Fe, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from Colorado State University. Ulrich is working on evacuation plans and mutual aid agreements under the direction of Emergency Management Cmdr. Beverley Simpson. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Proclamation Restricting Sale And Use Of Certain Fireworks
Newly appointed Los Alamos County Council Morrie Pongratz presents a proclamation Tuesday evening to Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland declaring extreme fire conditions exist in the County and imposing restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comLos Alamos County Councilors approved a proclamation Tuesday evening during their regular meeting declaring extreme fire conditions exist in the County and imposing restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks.
Under the Read More
Scenes From Safety Town At Mountain School
Los Alamos Police Ofc. James Keane guides a young cyclist during Tuesday morning’s Safety Town activities at Mountain Elementary School. More than 100 incoming kindergarten students are participating in the program, which runs through Friday. Safety Town is designed to teach participants safety in areas ranging from what to do in case of a fire to stranger danger. Watch for more photos and news from Safety Town later in the week. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Department dispatchers Seth Martinez, left, and Mario Pratti show Safety Town participants Read More
Just One Month ‘Til Los Alamos ScienceFest!
A STEAM exhibitor talking with a young attendee at a previous ScienceFest. Courtesy photo
A young girl at the controls getting hands-on experience at a recent ScienceFest. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Each year, thousands flock to Los Alamos—home of groundbreaking science where discoveries are made—for the three-time award-winning ScienceFest.
2018 marks ScienceFest’s 11th year and is July 11-15 with a “Science Rules in Los Alamos” theme.
“ScienceFest is a must-attend, five-day festival complete with live music, interactive and family-friendly events for all ages and Read More
LAFD Asks Council To Restrict Certain Fireworks
Fire Marshal Jeff WettelandLos Alamos County Councilors are slated to vote this evening at their regular meeting on a proclamation declaring extreme fire conditions exist in the County and imposing restrictions on the use of fireworks.
If adopted, the sale and use of aerial fireworks and ground audible fireworks including helicopters, aerial spinners, missile type rockets, stick type rockets, chasers and firecrackers will be prohibited starting June 12 for 30 days in accordance with state statutes and the County Code.
Morrie Pongratz Appointed To Fill Council Vacancy
Morrie Pongratz, left, was appointed this evening to serve a vacancy on Council after addressing members of the Los Alamos County Council and answering their questions. He was among six applicants interested in filling the vacancy left when James Chrobocinski resigned in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Applicants to fill the vacancy on County Council include Aaron Walker, Brady Burke, David M. North, Laura A. Crotzer, K. Michael Cleveland and Morris B. Pongratz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Municipal Judge Alan Kirk swears in newly appointed County Councilor Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert At Pond Friday
Baracutanga performs for a crowd Friday, June 8, at Ashley Pond Park as part of the Gordons Summer Concert Series. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Two young dancers enjoy the music performed by Baracutanga during the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series June 8 at Ashley Pond Park. This Friday, the concert series will present Igor and the Red Elvises. The show begins at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park. All Gordons Summer Concerts are free to the public. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd enjoys the music Friday, June 8, at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Discoveries Action Team Meets June 21
COUNTY News:
The next monthly meeting of the Discoveries Action Team is Thursday, June 21 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.
Free lunch will be served. The meeting will be facilitated by the Idea Group, the consultant for implementation of the Brand Action Plan.
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 Read More
Special Session To Fill Council Vacancy 6 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is holding a special session at 6 p.m. today in Council Chambers to discuss and possibly appoint one of six applicants to fill a vacancy on Council.
Residents who submitted a “letter of interest” by the May 31 deadline to fill the vacancy after the resignation of Councilor James Chrobocinski earlier in May include Morris B. Pongratz, Brady Burke, David M. North, Laura A. Crotzer, Aaron Walker and K. Michael Cleveland.
Applicants were asked to submit a “letter of interest” stating that they were a qualified voter and resided in the County, along with a summary Read More
County Council Holds Special Session Monday
COUNTY News: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
DWI Planning Council Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The DWI Planning Council meets 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, in Room 330 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of agenda
IV. Approval of minutes from May 10, 2018 meeting
V. Alcohol Literacy Challenge & New Youth Ad – Kristine Coblentz
VI. Business
VII. Coordinator’s Report – Kirsten Bell
Three New Los Alamos Police Officers Sworn In
The Los Alamos Police Department’s three new officers, from left, Ofc. Samantha Terrazas, Ofc. Curtis Salazar and Ofc. Dominic Perez, were sworn in Friday morning by Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados at a ceremony attended by family, friends and LAPD personnel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Ofc. Curtis Salazar is pinned by his niece Ashlynne Salazar as his father John Salazar looks on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Ofc. Samantha Terrazas is surrounded Friday morning by family members, from left, Read More
Council Holds Regular Session Tuesday
COUNTY News: Study: Los Alamos County Places Among Most Tax-Friendly In New Mexico For Retirees
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City
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Income Tax Paid
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Property Tax Rate
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Sales Tax Paid
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Social Security Taxed?
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Retirement Tax Friendliness Index
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1
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North Hobbs, NM
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$6,822
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0.38%
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$775
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$290
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LBGTQ+ Pride Festival And Concert June 15
COMMUNITY News:Supreme Court Denies White’s Request To Have Governor Appoint Los Alamos County Councilor
Greg White The New Mexico Supreme Court has thwarted an effort by Los Alamos resident Greg White to prevent the Los Alamos County Council from appointing a councilor to replace James Chrobocinski who resigned June 1 due to health issues.
White filed a brief Wednesday against Gov. Susana Martinez and the Los Alamos County Council. Supreme Court Justices Petra Jimenez, Charles W. Daniels and Gary L. Clingman denied White’s request that the Court mandate the governor to “do her constitutionally-mandated duty and fill the vacant Read More
