Mud Pulp Fiber – A memoir Hidden In The Stacks Opens At Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Art Gallery Saturday
Ceramic by Suzanne Vilmain. Courtesy photo
Ceramic by Suzanne Vilmain. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Visiting the Mud Pulp Fiber exhibit in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Art Gallery is like stepping into a memoir of artist Suzanne Vilmain’s life. The exhibit opens 2-4 p.m., Saturday with a Surrealist Picnic, after which this richly layered installation will be on display until June 30. The Surrealist Picnic features the art of artist Katharine Kagel of Café Pasqual fame.
Vilmain shows us many of the significant items from her life, from things she has made, to books she has read, to artwork Read More
BPU Will Decide County’s Participation In Coal Plant Post 2022
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will be recommending to its Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to let the county’s contract for a three percent ownership share in the San Juan Generating Station expire in 2022.
Consideration of this recommendation will occur at the Wednesday, May 16, BPU meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. The BPU decision will then be forwarded to the County Council for concurrence.
Los Alamos County entered into a plant participation agreement in the mid-1980s with eight other owners Read More
In Honor Of Police Appreciation Week May 13-19 … Community Invited To Receive Temporary ‘Thin Blue Line’
In honor of Police Appreciation Week May 13-19, all community members are invited to receive a temporary “thin blue line” placed on their vehicle to show support and appreciation of local law enforcement. Drive to the Justice Center (front parking lot, off Central Avenue) anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. This event is sponsored by the LAPD Law Enforcement Wives. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scenes From Art In Public Places Ribbon Cutting For Los Alamos Teen Center Artwork
Art in Public Places Board Chair Jeremy Smith makes the opening remarks during Thursday afternoon’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the artwork featured outside the Los Alamos Teen Center. The colorful globes and two benches were created by San Francisco artist Colin Selig. The pieces are made from repurposed propane tanks. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd of Los Alamos County staff and members of the public participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony held Thursday afternoon in front of the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Read More
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. Preserve Our Historic Treasures Puzzle Presenters: Lodgers’ Read More
District Judge Ponders Sheriff Duties Issue Following Hour-Long Hearing
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero arrives at the Los Alamos Justice Center Thursday morning with his attorney Blair Dunn, right, and Cibola County Undersheriff Michael Munk, left, for a hearing before First Judicial District Judge Francis J. Mathew. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com 
Los Alamos County Assistant Attorney Kathryn Thwaits chats with County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, center, and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart prior to Thursday’s hearing. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Wallace: Plutonium Decision Big Vote Of Confidence For Los Alamos National Laboratory
LANL Director Dr. Terry WallaceLos Alamos National Laboratory Director Dr. Terry Wallace told Lab staff today in an internal memo obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post that the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) has given the Lab “a big vote of confidence”.
“They are investing an additional $3 billion in new mission space, which includes people, infrastructure and equipment. This is a significant opportunity to continue contributing to the nation’s security by drawing on our unique expertise in plutonium Read More
Council Chair Participates In Fire Ops 101 Program
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, right, participates in Fire Ops 101 May 5 in Albuquerque with Los Alamos Fire Department Driver/Engineer Mike Montoya who accompanied him throughout the day’s activities. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, center, participates in a CPR exercise during his Fire Ops 101 day May 5 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Scene from Fire Ops 101 May 5 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz got to experience Read More
Los Alamos Summer Concert Legacy Continues
A crowd gathers to listen to music during the 2017 Summer Concert Series. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Russ Gordon holds a County Council proclamation declaring Sept. 8 Russ Gordon Day. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
When Los Alamos patron saint of rock‘n roll, Russ Gordon, announced his retirement last year, fans feared 2017 would be the final season for the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series. Gordon coordinated and managed the Concert Series for 28 years. Who could possibly take over? Read More
Los Alamos Police And Fire Departments Take Over Nature Center May 15
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments are taking over the nature center 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.
Join officers and firefighters to discuss hiking safety, wild animal safety and more. There also will be police vehicles and the and bomb truck for families to look at and for kids to sit inside. There may be some special giveaways for kids, as well.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460.
Artist Valentina Devine’s Wall Hanging ‘Berlin’ Graces Children’s Rotunda At Mesa Public Library
Artist Valentina Devine has donated her 10×10 foot wall hanging ‘Berlin’ to the permanent art collection of Los Alamos County. The piece is on display in the Children’s Rotunda at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Valentina Devine displays the sweater she designed for ‘Noro Kureyon’. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comInternationally known fiber artist and designer Valentina Devine has donated her 10×10 foot wall hanging “Berlin” to the permanent Read More
Notice of Possible Quorum For County Council
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attentd the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service at 10 a.m., May 15 at the Justice Center o honor all New Mexico law enforcement officers.
A quorum may be present but no action will be taken.
Greg White Slams Attorneys In Sheriff Duties Case; Asks To File Amicus Brief In District Court
By MAIRE O’NEILLLos Alamos resident and announced candidate for sheriff Greg White has filed an emergency leave for amicus curiae brief request in First Judicial District Court in the ongoing litigation between Los Alamos County Council and Sheriff Marco Lucero.
Amicus briefs are usually filed by a person or group who is not a party to an action with the intent of influencing a court’s decision. The current action is slated for a hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Los Alamos Justice Center, which is open to the public.
The request, which was filed Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 3 To May 7, 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.
FREDDIE ARELLANO
May 3 at 5:05 p.m. / Police arrested Freddie Arellano, 39, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
JOSHUA MARTINEZ
May 6 at 7:23 p.m. / Police arrested Joshua Martinez, 18, of Los Alamos on43rd Street and charged him with battery.
BRIAN CHRISTOPHER ATENCIO
May 7 at 7:46 Read More
Los Alamos County Attorneys File 54-Page Brief In Sheriff Duties Case
By MAIRE O’NEILLA 54-page brief has been filed by Los Alamos County attorneys in the ongoing litigation in First Judicial District Court between Sheriff Marco Lucero and the County involving the Sheriff’s duties.
The County’s brief filed by County Attorney Alvin Leaphart and Assistant County Attorneys Kevin Powers and Kathryn Thwaits states that the fundamental problem with Lucero’s position is his failure to accept that the State Constitution “says what it means and means what it says” regarding the charter making authority of the County. Read More
Early Voting Underway At Municipal Building … Deadline To Change Registration To Vote In Primary Election Is 5 p.m. Today
Election Official Sheila Molony assists voter Richard Lynch who is the 24th person to cast his ballot today as early voting gets underway in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Presiding Judge Linda Fox this afternoon in Council Chambers is nearing her 13th year of volunteering during elections in Los Alamos County. She reminds voters registered as Declined to State, Independent or Green, that 5 p.m. today is the deadline to change voter registrations to either Democrat, Republican or Libertarian to be able to vote in the 2018 Primary Election. Read More
Council And Sheriff Candidates Share Views At Forum
League of Women Voters Co-President Barbara Calef addresses the audience, which filled the student center for the League’s candidate forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
League of Women Voters Co-President Becky Shankland addresses the audience at the League’s candidate forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
Community members pack the student center for the League of Women Voters candidate forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Council Seeks Letters Of Interest To fill Vacancy
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking Letters of Interest from those interested in filling the unexpired term of Councilor James Chrobocinski, who resigned last week. His term will expire Dec. 31, 2018.
Applicants must be a registered voter and resident of Los Alamos County, and cannot be employed by the County. They should submit a letter of interest explaining their background, experience and why they are interested in the position. Letters of interest must be received no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, May 31. The letter should be submitted to County Manager Harry Burgess, 1000 Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: Arts In Public Places Board At Farmer’s Market Thursday
COUNTY News:
Members of the Arts in Public Places Board may attend the information booth 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Farmer’s Market.
A quroum may be present but no board action will be taken.
Los Alamos Police Invite Community To Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service 10 a.m. Tuesday May 15
LAPD News:
The community is invted to attend the annual the Law Enforcement Memorial Service hosted by the Los Alamos Police Department Tuesday, May 15 to honor the New Mexico Law Enforcement Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty this past year.
The service begins at 10 a.m. on the north side of the Justice Center in the parking lot facing Central Avenue and lasts about 30 minutes.
At this time and until 1 p.m., everyone is invited to bring their vehicles so LAPD family and staff can apply a thin blue line to the back windshield in support of law enforcement.
