Glasco: Carbon Free Power Project
By Timothy A. Glasco, Utilities Manager
Department of Public Utilities
On April 10 the Board of Public Utilities and the County Council will convene to consider approval of a Power Sales Contract (PSC) with the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) organization, to continue our participation in the Carbon Free Power Project. This will be the world’s first small modular nuclear reactor power generation plant. Located in Idaho, this 600MW facility is scheduled to be operational by 2027.
Over the past four years a fatal flaw analysis was conducted, and the project was discussed Read More
Library Board Meets Monday April 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 2 at Mesa Public Library.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. BOARD BUSINESS Review and approval of minutes of March 5, 20181
4. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
- A. Chair’s Report
- B. Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
5. BOARD & STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- A. Manager’s Report
- B. Project Presentation Presentation of Operational
David Izraelevitz Kicks Off Campaign With Party And Benefit For Aaron’s Kids
Los Alamos County Council Chiar David Izraelevitz
POLITICAL News:
The re-election campaign of David Izraelevitz formally begins 6-7 p.m. April 11 at Fuller Lodge. Like his kickoff four years ago, it also will be a benefit to support a great program that provides snacks for kids at our schools.
Everyone attending is asked to support the local school snack program “Aaron’s Kids”, and bring lunch and snack items like granola bars, fruit snacks, mac-n-cheese (in the add water cup), cheese filled crackers, noodle cups, and any other quality snacks that can be handed out to kids Read More
County Publishes FY2019 Proposed Budget
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has published its proposed biennial budget. Information has been included based on current spending, revenue forecasts, and Council direction.
Citizens are encouraged to access the document on the Finance Office/Budget page of the County’s website, using this link: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/government/departments/administrative_services/finance_budget/reports_and_budgets/
Reference copies also are available at both public libraries and the Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building lobby) at 1000 Central Ave.
A “Citizen’s Guide Read More
Councilors Talk Pros & Cons Of Small Nuclear Reactor
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, a rendering of Nuscale and Council Vice Chair Christine Chandler at a March 26 meeting on the County’s participation in the Carbon-Free Power Project. Courtesy photoLos Alamos County Council Meeting Tuesday
COUNTY News: - A. Proclamation declaring the Month of April as “Donate Life Month” in
Celebrate The Great Outdoors This Spring In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:Firefighter Sam Meyersick Promoted To Driver/Engineer
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter Sam Meyersick has been promoted to Driver/Engineer. Meyersick joined LAFD in 2012 when he relocated to Los Alamos from Denver, Colo. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science Technology. Meyersick is assigned to Station 1, C-shift. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Developing Tourism Economy
Los Alamos County Planning Assistant Anita Barela, left, and her daughter, Leia Roach, take part in the public meeting regarding the County’s tourism strategic plan last year at UNM-LA. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Los Alamos And Santa Fe Fire Department Personnel Unite For Handtevy Training
Los Alamos and Santa Fe fire department personnel gather for Handtevy training Wednesday at Los Alamos Fire Department Administration. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Gonzales studies the Handtevy manual during Wednesday’s training. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
When firefighters and paramedics are called to an emergency involving a critically ill or injured child, every second counts. Treating the child is difficult, Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 21 To March 28, 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.
BRYCE WILLIAM DELANO
March 21 at 3:56 p.m. / Police arrested Bryce William Delano, 30, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with criminal sexual assault and false imprisonment.
MARCOS A. VIGIL
March 23 at 2:01 p.m. / Police arrested Marcos. A. Vigil, 31, of Chimayo at the Adult Probation Office on an outstanding District Court warrant.
Board Of Public Utilities Meets March 30
LAFD Team Completes Bataan Memorial Death March
Five members of Los Alamos Fire Department completed the Bataan Memorial Death March course carrying 32-lb packs March 25 at White Sands Missile Range in memory of LAFD Capt. John Snyder, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. From left, Capt. Gerard Coriz, Capt. Tim Johnson, Firefighter Brian Palmer, Firefighter Rick Acedo and Firefighter Michael Garcia. The team joined some 8,500 participants in the event. Courtesy photo
LAFD Capt. Tim Johnson adjusts his shoe laces during the March 25 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy photo
LAFD Firefighter Brian Palmer, left, Read More
Council Candidate James Robinson Launches Website
By JAMES ROBINSONGood evening everyone! I would like to invite you all to take a look at my campaign website www.vote-robinson.com.
I would like to thank my team who have helped me put this wonderful site together, and I hope you will share it with you friends, family and neighbors. Read More
LAFD Offers Readiness Tips For Wildland Fire Season
Courtesy/LAFD
The high level of fire danger throughout the Western United States is drawing more and more people to become involved in the Ready, Set, Go! Program, which seeks to develop and improve the dialogue between fire departments and the residents they serve.
Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna says the program helps people in high fire risk areas like Los Alamos to learn what fire resources are available in the event of a fire and what role they as individuals can play in preparedness and Read More
Wildfire Day; Elks Easter Egg Hunt At Pond Saturday
Smokey Bear, Elroy the Elk, Sparky the Fire Dog and the Easter Bunny are expected to attend LAFD’s Wildfire Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
Saturday is Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park and among those expected to attend are Sparky the Fire Dog, Elroy the Elk, Smokey Bear and the Easter Bunny.
The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and promises many fun activities for all ages including an Easter egg hunt with 20,000 eggs held in partnership with the Elks Lodge. Other attractions include bouncy houses provided by Freedom Church and a bicycle safety course. Read More
Discoveries Action Team Hosts Kick-Off Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Discoveries Action Team Kick-Off meeting is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 10 at Fuller Lodge; lunch will be provided by Del Norte Credit Union.
Organizers will share how residents, businesses and organizations can be a part of the Los Alamos enhancement efforts.
In an effort to enhance the community experience and attract new residents, businesses, talent and visitors to the community, Los Alamos County has championed the “Discoveries” brand, which incorporates the mindset that Los Alamos is a place that cultivates curiosity and creates aha moments and is represented by the brandline Read More
March 27 Personnel Board Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 has been canceled.
The next regular meeting of the Personnel Board is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
James Thwaits New LAFD Safety Division Chief
James Thwaits has been promoted from Training Captain at the Los Alamos Fire Department to Safety Division Chief. A veteran of the Marine Corps where he worked in Wildland Fire, Thwaits joined LAFD in 2006 and climbed through the ranks from firefighter to driver/engineer to House Captain for B shift at Station 1 to Safety Captain to his new position. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Milenski: About Code Enforcement Proposal
By HELEN MILENSKIMore than a year ago, Heather Ortega and I reunited in Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski’s office over the matter of Notices of Violation (NOV) being issued to people in the community.
Heather and I had known each other during high school and in our 20’s. Over the past year she and I have grown close as friends as we steadily continued to work toward understanding the ordinance, the way it was being enforced, and what it was intended to accomplish.
In this process, we discovered many cases where code enforcement was, sadly, a desirable tool Read More
