Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News: - A. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May as “Bike Month” and the Week of May 14-18, 2018 as “Bike to Work Week” in Los Alamos County (accepted by Eric
Election 2018: Voting Machine Certification Successful
County Clerk Naomi D. Maestas, center, preps an ICE voting machine during Friday’s certification. Gathered for the certification from left, member of the public Kimberly Thomas, County Clerk Naomi Maestas and County Assessor Kenneth H. Milder. Also in attendance were County Council Candidate Helen. M. Milenski, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Senior Deputy Clerk Francella Montoya and Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez. Courtesy/LAC
Image Cast Evolution Voting Machines ready for deployment to the Absentee In-Person/Early Voting Sites. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos Reservoir Now Open To Public
Pedestrian bridge at the Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities announced today that the Los Alamos reservoir is open to the public.
While the access road remains closed to vehicular traffic, pedestrians are welcome to hike and cycle on the road leading up to the reservoir.
Located west of the ice rink, off West Road, the reservoir and surrounding areas were closed by DPU in early January to construct a 10-inch pipeline to connect the reservoir to the townsite’s non-potable water system. The Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: County Green Team
On the job in Los Alamos are members of the Los Alamos County Green Team picking up trash Wednesday along the Canyon Rim Trail by Los Alamos Canyon in preparation for Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Filling four 30-gallon trash bags, from left, Community Services Department Senior Management Analyst Kirsten Bell, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, Environmental Services Division Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda and Public Works Senior Office Specialist Jocelyn Warner. Clean Up Los Alamos Day is Saturday morning and concludes with a volunteer appreciation luncheon noon Read More
Community Bids Farewell To LARSO’s Pauline Schneider
LARSO Executive Director Pauline Schneider standing Tuesday morning in front of the Betty Ehart Senior Center spoke about going home to Canada. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After serving 17 years as executive director of the Los Alamos Retired Senior Organization (LARSO), Pauline Schneider is going home to Canada.
Schneider and her husband Greg are moving in July to Ottawa. She explained that she is originally from Toronto and looking forward to being back near family.
Still, the move Read More
Robinson: The FY ’19 Budget
By JAMES ROBINSONOn Tuesday, April 17, the Los Alamos County Council adopted a $188 million budget for the FY ’19. I was fortunate to catch the first part of the budget hearings, but unfortunately could not make the second session due to assisting with wildlife issues in my role as chair of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation.
First, I would like to thank the County Council and the county departments for taking the prudent step of offering a flat budget this fiscal year. Until more is known about the path of the LANL contract, and current projections gearing toward Read More
Sheriff’s Attorney Reacts Sharply To County Brief
Attorney Blair Dunn is representing Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero in his lawsuit filed Aug. 29 against the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn responded sharply Wednesday to a brief filed by Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart in First Judicial District Court in the lawsuit filed Aug. 29 by Lucero against the Los Alamos County Council.
Lucero’s lawsuit asked the Court for a writ of mandamus directing Read More
Local Photographer Leslie Bucklin Holds Trunk Show
Local photographer Leslie Bucklin is holding a Trunk Show of her work Saturday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A piece of Leslie Bucklin’s work entitled ‘Anderson Overlook’. Courtesy photo
Local photographer Leslie Bucklin is hosting a Trunk Show of her work from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Bucklin grew up in Los Alamos and following a few years in Colorado and California, she returned to Los Alamos to raise her family. She says her passion Read More
Chamber Members Hear From Commercial Fire and Building Code Officials At Monthly Breakfast
Los Alamos County Chief Building Inspector Michael Arellano, right, and Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland address Chamber of Commerce members April 19 at their monthly breakfast meeting. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce members heard from Los Alamos County Chief Building Official Michael Arellano and Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland about commercial code enforcement at the monthly Chamber Breakfast April 19 at UNM-LA.
Arellano, who has been in code enforcement in Coloraro, Texas and New Mexico for more Read More
Council Candidate Sara Scott Hosts Meet And Greet At Ruby K’s
Los Alamos County Council candidate Sara Scott hosts a Meet and Greet this afternoon at Ruby K’s to chat with community members about the issues including local resident Amy Birnbaum. Courtesy photo Read More
Primary Election Series: Candidates Morrison, Ryti, Robinson, Scott And Izraelevitz Speak On Council Goals
Five of the six Democratic Primary Election candidates seeking to be their party’s nominees for four County Council seats spoke at Kiwanis recently. From left, Timothy Thomas Morrison, Randall T. Ryti, James N. Robinson, Sara C. Scott and David Izraelevitz. The sixth candidate, Quentin David Dimick, had planned to participate, but came down with strep throat and was unable to attend. Photo by Don Casperson
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos held its second Primary Election briefing recently. All six candidates seeking to be among the four Read More
Classic Air Medical Helicopter To Assist LAFD In Event Of Local Wildland Fire
Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Fire Division Chief Kelly Sterna prepares for take-off in a Classic Air Medical helicopter flown by pilot Ivan Kubeldis during recent training. Courtesy photo
Aerial view of Los Alamos from the Classic Air Medical helicopter during non-aviation crew member training for LAFD command staff. Courtesy photo
LAFD Safety Division Chief James Thwaits gets ready to fly in a Classic Air Medical helicopter during recent training. Courtesy photo DPU Seeks Volunteers For 2018 Drinking Water Lead And Copper Testing
Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is seeking residential volunteers to assist in this year’s drinking water lead and copper testing.
In accordance the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule, DPU will sample water from taps within 30 homes that meet certain requirements. The test is free to residential volunteers.
Lead and copper can enter the water supply through plumbing materials, specifically older homes that were built with copper pipes with lead solder. DPU will test lead and copper concentrations the Read More
Today’s Personnel Board Meeting Is Canceled
COUNTY News:
Due to a lack of quorum, the Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today is canceled.
A meeting is not scheduled for May.
The next scheduled meeting is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 26 in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Read More
APP Advisory Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: - A White Rock Pottery Project – Update on Plaque
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Primary Election Series: Candidates Burke, Voss And Milenski Speak On Council Goals
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos began its Primary Election Speaker Series with talks by candidates for County Council from left, Libertarian Helen M. Milenski, Republican Brady W. Burke and Republican Dawn C. Trujillo Voss. The Democratic candidates for council were invited to a subsequent meeting, and their remarks will be adderessed in an upcoming story and photo. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos began its Primary Election Series recently with talks by three candidates for County Council—Brady W. Burke, Helen M. Milenski, Read More
Possible Quorum Notice: Environmental Sustainability Board At Los Alamos Clean Up Day Appreciation Lunch
POSSIBLE QUORUM NOTICE:
Members of the Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board may attend the Los Alamos Clean Up Day Appreciation Lunch noon to 1 p.m., April 18 at East Park.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sara Scott Is An Excellent Choice For Los Alamos County Council
By DOUG REILLY I believe Sara Scott would be an excellent member of the County Council. She has worked over 23 years (1989 – 2013) at LANL in a variety of scientific and leadership positions.
Scenes From Meet & Greet For County Council Candidate Sara Scott In White Rock Friday
Los Alamos County Council candidate Sara Scott chats with local resident Dave Schiferl during her Meet and Greet event Friday at the Pig + Fig in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Council candidate Sara Scott greets resident Cait LeClaire during her Meet and Greet event Friday at the Pig + Fig in White Rock. Courtesy photo
County Council candidate Sara Scott speaks with resident Pat Walls during her Meet and Greet event Friday at the Pig + Fig in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Council candidate Sara Scott speaks with resident Allen Pratt during her Meet and Greet event Friday at the Pig + Fig in White Rock. Read More
Brenner IPRA Case Against Council Drags On
Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary, left, chats with her attorney Kate Ferlic following Wednesday’s hearing in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Patrick Brenner, right, listens as his attorney Blair Dunn addresses the Court Wednesday in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comA lawsuit filed by former Los Alamos resident Patrick Brenner last June against Los Alamos County Councilors and the County’s Records Custodian under Read More
