Council Approves Moratorium On Code Enforcement
Residents line up to voice their opinion on the code enforcement issue during the public comment period of Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comA range of emotions was on display at the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Yet despite the anger and frustration expressed, the meeting concluded with applause.
Attendees showed appreciation toward the Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution for a 60-day moratorium of the County’s code enforcement
Robinson: Happy Earth Month!
Los Alamos resident James Robinson is chair of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation and a candidate for Los Alamos County Council. Courtesy photo
April marks the beginning of Earth Month and Los Alamos will celebrate our planet with events like the annual Earth Day Festival April 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center and Clean Up Los Alamos April 28.
These events are fantastic opportunities for Los Alamos to celebrate the amazing nature that we are privileged to have surrounding our community and learn how we can live symbiotically with Read More
Matt Munoz Promoted To Captain At LAFD
Los Alamos Fire Department Driver/Engineer/Paramedic Matt Munoz has been promoted to Captain. Munoz joined LAFD as a rookie in 2009 after obtaining his Bachelors in University Studies at the University of New Mexico. In 2013, he became a paramedic and in 2015 he was promoted to driver/engineer. Photo by Wesley Walker Read More
Sara Scott Discusses Interest In Seat On Council
Sara Scott visited the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to discuss her reasons for entering the race for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Sara Scott is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council on the Democratic ticket and stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her reasons for entering the race.
“Living in Los Alamos for close to 30 years – raising children, working at the Laboratory, and enjoying our recreational (hiking, skiing, mountain biking, golfing…), cultural, and
Council Proclaims April 8-14 Crime Victims Rights Week
During the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday in Council Chambers, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone accepts a proclamation from Councilor Antonio Maggiore on behalf of the Council designating the week of April 8-14 as ‘Crime Victims’ Rights Week’ in Los Alamos County. Chief Sgambellone thanked the Council for its recognition of victims of crime, not only in the Los Alamos community but around the nation. He said LAPD has increased its capacity to help victims in the community through its victims’ advocates. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Honored At Council Meeting For Achieving National Accreditation
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, right, recognizes Los Alamos Police Department representatives, from left, Cpl. David Boe, Sgt. Chris Ross, Sgt. Daniel Roberts, Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cmdr. Oliver Morris during Tuesday evening’s County Council meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Police Department was recognized by County Manager Harry Burgess Tuesday evening during the County Council meeting for earning Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Read More
Councilor Chrobocinski Responds To Investigation Request By County Employees
County Councilor James ChrobocinskiLos Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski has responded to a request for a Code of Conduct investigation filed against him Feb. 15 by two Los Alamos County employees.
Chrobocinski’s response includes multiple documents and copies of state statutes and Constitutional provisions as well as a lengthy press release and a five-page statement.
In their complaint, Los Alamos Fire Marshall Jeff Wetteland and Los Alamos County Chief Building Inspector Michael Arellano alleged harassment
District Judge Denies Petition To Recall Izraelevitz
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, right, chats with his attorney Jack Hardwick, center, and his Campaign Manager Phil Gursky prior to Monday’s hearing before Judge David Thomson in the First Judicial Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz said Monday afternoon that he is delighted with the dismissal by First Judicial District Judge David Thomson of a petition to recall him from office.
“I am glad that we have put this issue Read More
LAFD Invites Community To Promotional Ceremony
LAFD News:
The community is invited to attend a Promotional Ceremony honoring three firefighters at the Los Alamos Fire Department:
- Division Chief James Thwaits;
- Fire Captain Matthew Munoz; and
- Driver Engineer Samuel Meyersick.
The Promotional Ceremony is 10 a.m. Monday, April 9 in the Training Room at Fire Station 3, 129 N.M. 4 in White Rock. Read More
Parks And Recreation Board Meets Wednesday
Library Week Begins April 8
Harriet Dodder reads to Sadie Stretz. Courtesy photoTransportation Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
- Please Limit Public Comment to 3 Minutes.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of the March 1, 2018 Transportation Board Minutes Presenters: Transportation Board Chair
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meets at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6 in the Taos County Commission Chambers at 105 Albright St., in Taos.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Confirmation of Quorum
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Business
1. Approval of March 16, 2018 Meeting Minutes – Draft Minutes from 3-16-18 meeting attached
2. Approval of Open Meetings Act Resolution – RCLC Resolution 2018-01 Open Meetings attached
3. Review of Revised Joint Powers Agreement and discussion regarding potential updates – Draft RCLC Joint Powers Read More
Letter To The Editor: The White Elephant
By BRADY BURKE
Candidate For Los Alamos County Council
Last month, the Los Alamos County Council, through a sleight of hand process, as they are wont to do, unanimously accepted the Tourism Strategic Plan and requested a Tourism Implementation Task Force Charter. Yes, I said sleight of hand.
The County Council meetings follow a prescribed format, guided by Robert’s Rules of Order. Here are the main headings for the April 3, 2018 County Council Meeting:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
6. PUBLIC
County Offers Bear Proof Trash Carts To Residents
Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Division Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda checks out a bear proof trash cart available to residents later this month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets April 4
Residents Probe Mystery Of Missing Post Office Clocks
This historic photo shows two clock faces mounted to the exterior of the U.S. Post Office in downtown Los Alamos. It is suspected the clocks disappeared sometime in the 1970s-1980s. Courtesy photo More Scenes From Annual Wildfire Day
More than 20,000 plastic Easter eggs dotted Ashley Pond Park Saturday morning for the Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Elks have hosted the event for 20 years. The event started at Urban Park but is now held in conjunction with the annual Los Alamos Fire Department Wildfire Day. Freedom Church also hosted several activities during the event. Photo by Connor Hoch
Members of Freedom Church, a new church in Los Alamos, hosted several events during the Elks Easter Egg Hunt and the Los Alamos Fire Departments Wildfire Day Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. They held giveaways for bikes as well as other goodies. Read More
Scenes From Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond Park
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter Taylor Garcia-Anaya helps a young firefighter run a hose Saturday during Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter Mike Paxson adjusts a new bicycle helmet for a young cyclist to take home. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos DWI Planning Council volunteers Cheryl Pongratz, left, and Juanita McNiel check in young participants in the bike rodeo during Saturday’s Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Historic Preservation Board Meets April 4
COUNTY News: B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes (1) Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting on March 7, 2018.
D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
