Municipal Court Releases Outstanding Bench Warrants
Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge Alan Kirk is releasing details of some of the 370 outstanding bench warrants in his court. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
COURT News:
Los Alamos Municipal Judge Alan Kirk’s office has released a list of eight recent outstanding bench warrants issued for failure to appear in court.
The Court has more than 370 outstanding bench warrants.
There are several ways to clear a bench warrant and all of them will require a court date for an appearance before the Judge Kirk:
- If you wish to avoid being arrested you may contact the Court and arrange to appear
LAPD And LAFD Honor Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Los Alamos Fire Department Administration personnel arrive at the Los Alamos Police Department Consolodated Dispatch Center (CDC) Tuesday to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. From left, CDC Manager Kate Stoddard, Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera, Bernadine Martinez of LAFD Administration, Dispatcher Andrea Garcia, Dispatcher Ruben Garcia, Marisol Padilla of LAFD Administration and Dispatcher Wendy Strain. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
One of the gift bags prepared for the Los Alamos Police Department CDC team by Los Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 29 To April 2, 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 against them.
Editor’s note: Photos of these individuals arrested are not available due to a technical issue with the police reporting software and will be added to this report when available.
SAMUEL HERRERA
March 29 at 12:15 a.m. / Police arrested Samuel Herrera, 31, of Santa Fe on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
GREGORIO LUIS TRUJILLO
March 29 at 10:19 p.m. / Police arrested Gregorio Luis Read More
New Mexico Transit Association Elects Los Alamos Public Works Director Philo Shelton As New President
Newly Elected NMTA President Philo Shelton
NMTA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Transit Association (NMTA) has announced that it has elected Los Alamos County Public Works Director Philo Shelton as president of the New Mexico Transit Association (NMTA) April 8 at its annual conference in Santa Fe. Shelton replaces Tony Mortillaro who remains on the board.
Four at large positions were up for election this year. Two new members were chosen and two others were re-elected.
- NMTA’s 10-member board now includes:
- Philo Shelton, president, holdover member, Los Alamos Public Works Director
- Joe Hardin,
LAFD Honors Three At Promotion Ceremony
Los Alamos Fire Department personnel, from left, James Thwaites promoted to Safety Division Chief, Matt Munoz promoted to Captain and Sam Meyersick promoted to Driver/Engineer await the start of the promotion ceremony Monday at Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Kailey Thwaites pins a badge on her dad, Los Alamos Fire Department Safety Division Chief James Thwaites as her mom, Katie Thwaites and Deputy Chief Steve Dawald look on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Read More
A Lifelong Dream: Elizabeth J. Church To Speak At Historic Fuller Lodge
Author Elizabeth J. Church
LIBRARY News:
For as long as she can remember Elizabeth J. Church has wanted to be a writer.
So it is a dream come true for her to be presenting her second novel “All the Beautiful Girls” to a Los Alamos audience at 7 p.m. April 26 at Fuller Lodge as part of the Los Alamos County Library System’s Authors Speak series.
After the talk, there will be a book signing.
Church, who grew up in Los Alamos, had a plan to begin the writer’s life immediately following college, but that was not to be. Practical concerns, her mother’s disapproval, and the social strictures of the time all conspired Read More
LAPD Detention Center Sgt. Chris Romero Retires
Los Alamos Police Department Detention Center Sgt. Chris Romero, right, is congratulated on his retirement April 3 by Chief Dino Sgambellone. Romero has served with LAPD since 2002. His career in law enforcement began in 1995 when he joined the Department of Corrections. Chief Sgambellone presented Romero with the Medal of Merit in recognition of his service. Courtesy photo Read More
Full House Expected At 2018 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet At UNM-Los Alamos April 12
GOP News:
The Los Alamos and White Rock Public is invited to come get to know the 2018 Republican State and Local Candidates at a Meet & Greet Thursday, April 12, 6pm in Jeannette Wallace Hall, Building 5, UNM-LA. The event is being hosted by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and the Republican Party of Los Alamos.
Light refreshments will be served.
Confirmed candidates include:
- Mick Rich, U.S. Senate;
- Steve McFall, Congressional District 3;
- Steve Pearce, Governor representative Michael Horanburg;
- Michelle Garcia Holmes, Lt. Governor;
- JoHanna Cox, Secretary of State;
Chandler: Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project
By GEORGE CHANDLERWhen I first heard our utilities department was considering buying into a Small Modular (Nuclear) Reactor (SMR) project I was pleased.
I think most physicists, of my generation at least, secretly harbor the hope that nuclear power will be redeemed and fulfill the promise of virtually unlimited clean power that we grew up with.
I believe the SMR movement (there are several brands of SMR under development) has legs, and will go a long way toward the bright future my boyhood heroes promised. But I don’t believe this is the time, or the project, for municipalities like Read More
Council Hears Options For Public Health Office
Community Services Director Brian Brogan gives a report on the Los Alamos Public Health Office during the April 3 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com DWI Planning Council Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council meets at 8:30 a.m. in Room 330 at the Municipal Building 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of minutes from March 8, 2018 meeting
IV. Business
a. Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) request for funding
b. Discussion on Summer Concert Bus Schedule with Transit Division and St. Patrick’s Day Buzz Bus update
V. Coordinator’s Report
a. Planning Council Membership reappointments at April 3rd County Council Meeting
b. NM DFA FY19 Grant App and NM DOT FY19 Grant App both Read More
Meet Democratic Candidates At UNM-LA Monday
DPLA News:
The community is invited to meet Democratic candidates at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 9 in Building 5 at UNM-Los Alamos. Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Issues 2017 Annual Report
Courtesy/LAPD
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone has released the 32-page 2017 Annual Report for LAPD, which can be viewed online on the Department webpage.
Chief Sgambellone said the annual report reflects LAPD’s commitment to those it serves through its ongoing efforts to maintain a safe community for residents and visitors.
“I am very proud of the men and women of the Department for their enduring professionalism and dedication,” Sgambellone said. “I thank this community for their ongoing support of the Department Read More
Ben Irving Promoted To Sergeant At LAPD
Los Alamos Police Ofc. Ben Irving has been promoted to sergeant. He was pinned by his father Mick Irving Friday morning. Irving has been with LAPD for six years. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
BPU, County Council Special Joint Session Tuesday
COUNTY News: County: How To Apply For Tourism Task Force … Applications Due April 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council formally accepted the Tourism Strategic Plan Feb. 27, after an eight-month planning process. The plan can be found at: www.losalamostourismplan.com.
As part of Council’s action on Feb. 27, the Tourism Implementation Task Force was formed, and staff was directed to bring back a charter for the task force. This task force was modeled after the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee and will provide guidance and expertise to the Council and County staff on implementation issues.
The highlights of this new Task Force are:
- Task
Council Proclaims April 28 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’
From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Chair James Robinson, County Councilor Pete Sheehey and Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule hold up a proclamation declaring April 28 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilor Peter Sheehey presented a proclamation on behalf of the County Council declaring April 28 “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” Tuesday evening during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers.
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: Communities nationwide Read More
2018 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet April 12
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women and Republican Party of Los Alamos will host a 2018 Republican Candidate Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at Jeannette Wallace Hall in Building 5 at UNM-LA.
The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Confirmed candidates include:
- Mick Rich, U.S. Senate;
- Steve McFall, Congressional District 3;
- JoHanna Cox, Secretary of State;
- Wayne Johnson, State Auditor;
- Arthur Castillo, State Treasurer;
- Pat Lyons, Commissioner of Public Lands;
- Court of Appeals Judges – Steve French, Hank Bohnoff, Emil
Notice Of Possible Quorum: Arts In Public Places Board
COUNTY News:
Members of the Arts in Public Places Board may attend a review of proposed locations for Three Wind Sculptures at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 9 in front of Mesa Public Library.
A quorum may be present by no action will be taken. Read More
County Council Declares April ‘Donate Life Month’
Cathy Walters of the Donate Life Committee and County Councilor Rick Reiss, center, along with donors and donor recipients hold up a proclamation, which declares April ‘Donate Life Month’ during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. ‘I want to thank the County Council for doing this again,’ Walters said. She emphasized the importance of being an organ donor, saying, ‘The donors are the real heroes.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
During the regular Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday evening in Council Chambers, Councilor Rick Reiss presented a Read More
