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County Cautions Residents Of Recent Bear Sightings In Area … Provides Tips For Living With Large Predators

As shown in this photo taken within the last week, bears have been sighted near the road leading up to the recently re-opened LA Reservoir. Hikers and bikers in this area – or using any of the nearby trails around Los Alamos and White Rock – are urged to take extra precautions. Hike with a bear bell or make noise while hiking and be aware of your surroundings and signs of wildlife along the way. Surprising a bear when out on the trails – especially a mother bear protecting a cub – could place you in a dangerous situation. Review the guidelines to keep you and your property safe from wildlife Read More

Transportation Board Meets 5:30 p.m. Today

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet  at 5:30 p.m. today in Room 110 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public
 
Agenda:
 
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
 
4. LIAISONS’ REPORTS
 
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the April 5, 2018 Transportation Board Minutes Presenters: Sriram Swaminarayan, Chair of the Transportation Board
6. OLD BUSINESS -Possible Action
7. NEW BUSINESS – Possible Action
Update – Airport Projects
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Ryti: Focus On Values To Build Community

Randall Ryti during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
 
By RANDALL RYTI
Candidate for County Council
 
As I walk the neighborhoods to meet residents, one thing I particularly appreciate is people talking about what they like and value about living in Los Alamos. Among the values, quality of life has been mentioned multiple times. Other times people have focused on one or two issues of concern to them. Code enforcement, County spending practices, and reductions to County
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Nominate A Recycler Of The Year

COUNTY News:

 

Do you know of a local business that goes above and beyond when it comes to recycling?

 

Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the 2018 Business Recycler of the Year Award.

 

The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes, including nonprofits, for profits, schools and government entities. Submit your nominations online at www.losalamosnm.us/gogreen or send your nominations via email to: solidwaste@lacnm.us. Provide the business name, point of contact, phone number and a brief description, including the Read More

County Council Declares May 13-19 Police Week

Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation Tuesday evening declaring the week of May 13-19 as Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in Los Alamos. The proclamation was presented by Councilor Susan O’Leary to Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone. Chief Sgambellone thanked the Council for the proclamation helping to honor and remember those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and their families. He announced that LAPD will hold a short ceremony at 10 a.m. May 15 at the Department and the community is invited to attend. The proclamation noted that nearly Read More

County Enters Next Phase Of Carbon Free Power Project

Steve Cummins
 
KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
The Carbon Free Power Project has been ushered into the next phase.
 
The Board of Public Utilities recommended approval and the Los Alamos County passed a resolution to enter the licensing period phase 1 with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) during a special joint meeting held April 10.
 
This is a step forward toward ultimately receiving some of the county’s electric power from a small nuclear reactor facility called the Carbon Free Power Project that would be located in Idaho.
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LAPD Issues New Photos, Increases Reward And Asks Public’s Assistance In Identifying Two Thieves

This updated photo of the suspected thief wanted for residential burglaries in Los Alamos was taken at the Santa Ana Star Casino. Anyone who recognizes this man is urged to call the Los Alamos Police Department at 505.662.8222. Callers can remain anonymous. Courtesy/LAPD

The right hand of the suspected thief is marked with a spider web tattoo. Anyone who recognizes this man or his hand is urged to call LAPD at 505.662.8222 and callers can remain anonymous. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department Criminal Investigations Section has updated photos of one of the suspects wanted Read More

LAFD Training Division For LANL Chief Paul Grano Achieves Executive Fire Officer Designation

Los Alamos Fire Department LANL Training Chief Paul Grano, left, and Chief Troy Hughes attended Tuesday evening’s Los Alamos County Council meeting where Grano was recognized for achieving his Executive Fire Officer designation. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Fire Department LANL Training Division Chief Paul Grano was recognized during Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting for receiving his Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation through the US Fire Administration Read More

Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Board Hears Public Comment On Joint Services Agreement

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Board members hear public comments during their April 27 meeting in Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities board members meeting in Espanola Friday agreed on a new Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to be distributed to Coalition communities for their review including a last minute change proposed by Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler.

The change related to the Coalition’s advocacy of “long-term, stable Read More

Notice Of Possible Quorum For ESB

COUNTY News:

Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board may attend the Recycle Fashion Show noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Fuller Lodge.

A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken.

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County Councilor James Chrobocinski Resigns

Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski. ScreenShot/LADP
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski this evening announced his resignation from Council citing health issues.

It has been a great pleasure to have served you for the last three and a half years. Unfortunately, I find it necessary to resign from the County Council effective immediately upon the conclusion of tonight’s Council meeting,” Chrobocinski said. “While the reasons behind this are deeply personal, I will share them as I do want to be Read More

Greg White Files Recall Petitions In District Court Against Three More Los Alamos County Councilors

Greg White
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos resident Greg White has filed petitions for the recall of Los Alamos County Councilors, Susan O’Leary, Antonio Maggiore and Rick Reiss.

The petitions, filed in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe late Monday each contain more than 30 counts alleging wrongdoing by the three councilors mostly in connection with the ongoing issue of the duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff. White has indicated that he will also be filing a petition for recall against Councilor Christine Chandler.

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Scenes: Los Alamos County Little League Opening Day

Saturday marked the opening day of the Los Alamos County Little League baseball and softball 2018 season and drew more than 400 players along with family and community members to Lou Caveglia Field. The Los Alamos High School NJROTC drill team presented the colors. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Little League President and Equipment Manager James Chrobocinski welcomes the crowd Saturday morning to the opening day of the Los Alamos County Little League 2018 season. This year the Los Alamos County Little League has an official logo inspired by, from left, Kaedyn Holland, Macline Griffin Read More

Lunch With A Leader Features Eileen Sullivan May 15

Library Manager Eileen Sullivan

LWVLA News:

Lunch with a Leader is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Mesa Public Library. This is the League of Women Voters’ monthly community event that is open to the community.

This month’s leader is Los Alamos County Library Manager Eileen Sullivan who said she is excited to be the head of the Los Alamos Library System because it exceeds national benchmarks.

Sullivan brings years of experience to her job. She came here from Silver City where she worked for seven years. She explained that for her, libraries are about building and sustaining

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Letter To The Editor: Sheriff Controversy Enters Litigation Phase

By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos

The Sheriff controversy is now in the litigation phase and it appears a decision approaches on actions filed by the Sheriff and the County, which have been consolidated into one action. In a nutshell, the Sheriff asks the court for an injunction requiring the county to fully fund a second law enforcement agency in Los Alamos County, and the County seeks an injunction preventing the Sheriff from performing any law enforcement duties. In the hope I can shed some light on the issues, I offer a brief summary.

The Sheriff’s position has always been that state law and the constitution Read More

Letter To The Editor: R. Wayne Hardy Should Respect Sheriff And Voters

By JOSE CORRENO, MBA
Independent, soon-to-declare council candidate
 
In a recent letter to the editor, R. Wayne Hardy had some very harsh things to say about Sheriff Marco Lucero. Mr. Hardy said he would “…observe the antics of our pistol packin’ sheriff with amusement…” and that Sheriff Lucero reminded him of “Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife”.
 
He also stated that he was surprised Sheriff Lucero didn’t include in his budget request to Council “…for the purchase and upkeep of a horse or two” while “he was wearing his side-arm during his presentation…”.
 
The tone and content of Mr.
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Historic Preservation Board Meets Wednesday

COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 in the Throne Room at Fuller Lodge.
 
Agenda:
 
1.  ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
  • A.  Call to Order/Introductions
  • B.  Approval of Today’s Agenda
  • C.  Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting on April 4, 2018. Recommendation: I move that the Board approve the Minutes for April 4, 2018. Presenters: Historic Preservation Advisory Board
  • D.  Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
II. 
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Scenes From Clean Up Los Alamos Day

A team from REMAX First picks up debris this morning along a stretch of road near East Park as part of Clean Up Los Alamos Day. The real estate company adopted this one-mile portion of the road. Courtesy photo

Branden Scunk cleans up around East Park Pool this morning during Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Scunk worked with the REMAX First team. Photo Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kristy Ortega with REMAX First helps spruce up a section of the road this morning near East Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Keira Fichtl, her brother, Caden and Taylor Martinez with REMAX First take Read More

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