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Los Alamos County Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions!

LAFD News:

After consulting with Los Alamos National Laboratory, and in cooperation with the Santa Fe National Forest, the Los Alamos Fire Department has announced that Los Alamos County will enter into Stage II Fire Restrictions, effective immediately. 

Los Alamos County Stage II Fire Restrictions.

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

  • Building or maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, or stove fire on public or private land. Propane grills can be used;
  • Smoking. Smoking is allowed in vehicles, homes, and on paved/cleared surfaces only;
  • Using
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Scenes From County Recycle Fashion Show

Contestants in the Recycle Fashion Show’s teenage category strut their stuff on the runway Saturday at Fuller Lodge. The Los Alamos County Environmental Services hosted the show, which had contestants modeling outfits made entirely of recycled materials. Prizes were awarded to all participants. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Rafa Rocha walks down the catwalk during the Recycle Fashion Show Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Rocha won first place in the children’s category. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Wearing a skirt made from recycled material as well as Read More

Los Alamos County Fair And Rodeo Queen’s Court Competition Registration Underway Through May 16

COUNTY News:
 
The annual Fair and Rodeo Queen’s Court competition is Sunday, May 20.
 
The Queen’s Competition is a long-standing Los Alamos County tradition, which selects young ladies with an equestrian background and people skills to represent Los Alamos County all summer in promoting the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo locally and regionally.
 
Interested candidates must be a Los Alamos County resident, or attend the Los Alamos Public Schools, and must be between the ages of 10 to 25 by Sept. 1, 2018.
 
Contestants can register for one of three categories: Queen (Ages
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County Council Proclaims May As Bike Month

Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, left, and Public Works Department County Engineer Eric Martinez hold up a proclamation that delcares May 14-18 Bike to Work Week and May as Bike Month Tuesday night at the regular County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Los Alamos County Councilor proclaimed May 14-18 Bike to Work Week and May as Bike Month Tuesday night at the regular County Council meeting.

Proclamation:

 

WHEREAS: On November 30, 2017, Los Alamos became a Bronze status Bicycle Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Read More

Girls Scouts Lead Pledge Of Allegiance At Council

Members of Girl Scout Troop 10631 lead the Pledge of Allegiance during Tuesday’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler hands out gifts to members of Girl Scout Troop 10631 to thank them for leading the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night in the Pledge Of Allegiance. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

County Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month

From left, Los Alamos National Laboratory Motorcycle Safety Committee Chair Pam Hottle,  Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler and Richard Sturgeon of a local motorcycle club hold up a proclamation declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

 

Members of the Los Alamos County Council unanimously declared May as Motorcycle Awareness Month during the regular Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers.

 

Proclamation:

 

WHEREAS: Motorcycles are used as a regular means of transportation for commuting, Read More

Los Alamos County Council Passes One Code Enforcement Ordinance; Amends Another

Community Development Director Paul Andrus speaks to Los Alamos County Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
 
 By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos County’s code enforcement program is getting some changes.
 
Two ordinances proposing amendments to the program were discussed during Tuesday night’s regular Council meeting. While one ordinance to revamp the code enforcement still awaits approval, Council did approve another ordinance.
 
Council
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Los Aamos Police Blotter: April 12 To May 1, 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.

NOTE: Photos for some of the individuals arrested are not yet available due to a glitch in the police records software. The problem has been resolved and those photos will be added when received.

MELINDA M. MADRID

April 11 at 2: 36 p.m. / Police arrested Melinda M. Madrid, 36, of Hernandez at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charge her with two counts of Battery on a household message and driving on Read More

Los Alamos County Citizen Survey Begins Monday

COUNTY News:
 
During the next few weeks, residents in Los Alamos County may be receiving a phone call asking for their feedback on County government.
 
The County has been regularly conducting these citizen satisfaction surveys every other year since 1996. The purpose of the citizen survey is to gather public opinion on a variety of subjects, including satisfaction with County services and programs. Whenever possible, the County uses the information for reporting on performance measures for service improvements.
 
The firm under contract to conduct the County’s phone
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Notice Of Possible Quorum: Arts In Public Places Board

COUNTY News:

Members of the Arts in Public Places Board may attend the dedication event for the Colin Selig artwork 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Los Alamos Teen Center.

A quorum may be present but no board action will be taken.

 

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Los Alamos County Holds Closed Session May 7

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, May 7 in the Council Work Room in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
Agenda:
 
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. BUSINESS
A.  Discussion Regarding Threatened or Pending Litigation – Closed Pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H)(7). Presenters: County Council – Closed Session
3. ADJOURNMENT
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate
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Sheriff’s Attorney Files Brief In Advance Of Hearing At Los Alamos Justice Center May 10

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Sheriff Marco Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn filed his response in First Judicial District Court Thursday to Los Alamos County’s brief in support of a restraining order, preliminary injunction and permanent injunction against Lucero. A hearing on the case is slated for 10 a.m., May 10 at the Los Alamos Justice Center before Judge Francis J. Mathew.

Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart maintains in his April 29 brief that Lucero has unlawfully exceeded the limits placed on his elective office by the citizens of Read More

Teen Center Receives LEED Certification … Plaque Dedication Thursday May 10

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials have announced that the local Teen Center in downtown Los Alamos has received a “LEED Certified” designation for the remodeling of the community building space that took place in 2016.

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and varying status levels can be achieved by applying for credits awarded for sustainable design through a points system designed by the US Green Building Council.

A short dedication ceremony for the plaque denoting its LEED Certified status will be unveiled near the entrance to the Teen Center at 4 p.m. Thursday, Read More

Notice Of Possible Quorum For County Council

COUNTY News:

Members of the County Council may attend the LEEDs certified plaque unveiling at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Teen Center.

A quorum may be present but no action wil be taken.

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