Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets June 6
COUNTY News: A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
Library Board Meets In White Rock Monday
COUNTY News:
The Library Board meets 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the White Rock Branch Library.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
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
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 COMMUNICATIONS
A. Manager’s
LAFD Cautions Community To Be Ready For Potential Evacuation With Current Hot And Dry Conditions
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland, left, and Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna this morning reviewing details of the Ute Park Fire between Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland and Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna said this morning that it is time for community members to think about having a go-bag ready and follow the “Ready Set Go” recommendations on how to be prepared for evacuation if necessary.
“It’s time to be real. We’ve Read More
White Expresses Frustration With Judge’s Schedule For Petitions To Recall Three Los Alamos County Councilors
By MAIRE O’NEILLWhile Councilors Susan O’Leary, Rick Reiss and Antonio Maggiore have all filed their responses with the Court to White’s petitions, White, who is representing himself in the cases, appears
Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force meets at noon Tuesday, June 5, in Room 330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Criteria for Visitor Center Location
III. Brainstorming of Possible Visitor Center locations
IV. Public Comment
V. Next Meeting Scheduled: TBD
VI. Adjourn Meeting
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County Board Of Adjustment Meets June 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Adjustment meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. ELECTIONS
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10865-18 BOA_Minutes_03-19-18.pdfAttachments:
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) – QUASI JUDICIAL
- A. WVR-2018-0056 A request for a fifteen (15) foot Waiver,
Los Alamos County Enters Stage III Fire Restrictions 8 a.m. Friday
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department will issue Stage III Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. Friday, June 1, which will prohibit access to unpaved trail systems within the County.
Fire danger within the County remains very high to extreme due to drought conditions. Stage III Restrictions will remain in effect until significant moisture and conditions have improved.
The decision to move forward with Stage III Fire Restrictions has been coordinated with local agencies including Los Alamos National Laboratory, Santa Fe National Forest, Bandelier National Read More
County Discusses Emergency Operations Plan
County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson and Fire Chief Troy Hughes discuss the County’s emergency operations plan. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comWhite Rock Artist Market Saturday
Art work for sale at a previous White Rock Artist Market. Courtesy photoART News:
The White Rock Artist Market will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of the White Rock Visitor Center at 115 NM State Road 4.
The Markets feature new and returning artists and artisans from Los Alamos County and Northern New Mexico and includes items such as fused glass works, paintings, handmade gift cards and bags, natural beauty products, handmade flowers for the home and various types of beautiful jewelry.
The White Rock Artist Market will continue on the first Saturday of the month through Read More
Pete Sheehey: Citizen Legislators
Pete SheeheyCounty Cancels June 5 Labor Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The June 5 meeting of the Los Alamos County Labor Board is cancelled as there are no items to discuss at this time.
The next meeting will be Sept. 4. Read More
Library Closing For Improvements Aug. 20
A slide from a presentation shows the work that will be done to the library’s lights. Courtesy image.
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Patrons at Mesa Public Library can look forward to more comfortable conditions inside the library as Los Alamos County prepares to replace the HVAC system and lighting inside the library. However, this also means the library will be closed Aug. 20 through the end of November.
Despite the closure, the Library System is making efforts to continue many of its services and programs for the community.
Investigation Finds Chrobocinski In Violation Of Three Sections Of Code Of Conduct
Former County Councilor James ChrobocinskiThe results of an investigation into a Code of Conduct complaint filed in February by two Los Alamos County employees have been issued to County officials.
The 74-page report, prepared by Albuquerque attorney Debra J. Moulton under contract to the County, was in response to a complaint filed Feb. 15 by Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland and Chief Building Official Michael Arellano against former County Councilor James Chrobocinski.
The report states the investigation finds Chrobocinski
Home Renewal Program Cycle 3 Closes Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) would like to remind residents that Cycle 3 of the Home Renewal Program will close Thursday, May 31.
Twelve applications have already been received. Residents who meet income qualifications and require financial assistance to make repairs or improvements to their homes are encouraged to apply for this subsidized loan program. Homeowners are not required to make payments unless the home is sold or vacated.
Examples of projects that may qualify for funding from the Home Renewal Read More
Residents Invited To Apply For New Advisory Board
COUNTY News:
Residents are invited to apply for a new Community Development Advisory Board. The new board was created by the Los Alamos County Council earlier this month 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 meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 Read More
Scenes From Opening Of Summer Concert Season
Dre Z Melodi opens the 2018 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Young fans. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
On the run. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Boots made for dancing. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comRecruitment Underway For Art In Public Places Board
COUNTY News:Motion For Summary Judgment Continued In Los Alamos County Sheriff’s IPRA Suit Against AG
By MAIRE O’NEILLFirst Judicial District Judge David K. Thomson has continued a motion for summary judgment until needed discovery is complete in a suit filed by Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero against Attorney General Hector Balderas and his records custodian Patricia Salazar.
Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn had filed a request for a presentment hearing in the case following the May 15 hearing because, as correspondence between Dunn and Balderas’s staff included in the Court record indicates, there was some disagreement as to what Judge Read More
Police Ramp Up Traffic Enforcement; DWI checkpoints
By Cmdr. Preston BallewBeginning now and continuing through the summer months, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement focusing on accident related violations to include seatbelt enforcement.
There also will be random DWI checkpoints throughout the county during this time frame.
The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet.
Officers also will be on the lookout Read More
Voters Cast 907 Ballots During Early Voting So Far
Presiding Judge Linda Fox this afternoon in Council Chambers where early voting continues 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday and resumes 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, June 2 in the Municipal Building and the White Rock Town Hall on Longview Drive and Rover Boulevard. Early voting ends at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Polls open for Primary Election Day 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the Municipal Building, Betty Ehart Senior Center, Los Alamos Golf Course Community Building and the White Rock Town Hall. The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office reports that as of 4:50 Read More
