Board Of Public Utilities And County Council Consider Advancing Carbon Free Power Project
UAMPS Representative Mason Baker speaks to BPU and Council members during a special joint meeting on the Carbon Free Power Project. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the Los Alamos County Council is considering taking the next steps in the Carbon Free Power Project. The question facing them is whether to sign a Power Sales Contract.
The project was discussed during a joint BPU and County Council meeting March 6 in Council Chambers.
LAFD Offers Defensible Space Advice In Anticipation Of Tough Fire Season
LAFD Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna and Marisol Padilla of the Department’s Community Outreach Program are preparing information on defensible space for the public in anticipation of the upcoming fire season. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
With more than 60 percent of the state in severe drought conditions, and fire officials predicting what could possibly be the worst fire season in a decade, Los Alamos Fire Department, particularly the Wildland Fire Division, has been gearing Read More
State Auditor Issues Probe Notice To RCLC Officials
Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Steve LynneNew Mexico State Auditor Wayne Johnson sent a letter Tuesday to officials with the Regional Coalition of LANL Communites (RCLC) advising them that his office is engaging in a special audit of the orgainzation.
Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Steve Lynne today confirmed receipt of the letter from the state auditor and addressed the upcoming special audit.
“As one of nine entities who belong to the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities, and as posted yesterday in local news media in Read More
Luján Notes Los Alamos County Again Named Healthiest County In New Mexico According To New Rankings
View of Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
Washington, D.C. – Los Alamos County ranks healthiest in New Mexico, according to the 2018 County Health Rankings, released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
This is the eighth consecutive year that Los Alamos County has been cited as New Mexico’s healthiest county. The full list of rankings is available at www.countyhealthrankings.org.
“Los Alamos Read More
County Employees Request Investigation Of Councilor
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland, left, and Chief Building Official Michael Arellano review construction plans recently. The two men filed a request for an investigation of County Councilor James Chrobocinski Feb. 15 with County Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Two Los Alamos County employees have filed a request for an investigation into County Councilor James Chrobocinski alleging harassment and intimidation under Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-240, Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Expands Operating Hours
GOLF COURSE News:
Spring is here and it’s time to get out and get active! The Los Alamos County Golf Course is expanding operating hours as the days get longer and weather continues to improve.
To schedule tee times, go to the County website: https:////bit.ly/2uKEkvI
For more information, call 505.662.8139. We hope to see you out on the course! Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 8 To March 13, 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.
CONCHA S. HERRERA
March 8 at 11:59 a.m. / Police arrested Concha S. Herrera, 39, of Truchas at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
RACHEL ANN WEISS
March 8 at 5:04 p.m. / Police arrested Rachel Ann Weiss, 29, of White Rock at the Espanola Probation and Parole Office on an arrest order.
TAMMY RENEE ROYBAL
March 9 at 07:08 a.m. / Police arrested Read More
Digital Bookmobile To Visit Los Alamos Tuesday
The OverDrive’s Digital Bookmobile will arrive March 20 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
The virtual library meets the actual library in Los Alamos Tuesday when OverDrive’s Digital Bookmobile pulls into the parking lot to set up shop.
The innovative mobile exhibit provides an interactive experience for readers of all ages to explore eBooks and audiobooks available through the Los Alamos County Library System. Visitors can sample a variety of devices, talk with eReading experts and ask questions of Los Alamos staff about the specifics of the library’s OverDrive Read More
James Robinson Files For County Council
Democrat James Robinson, left, files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. He is joined today by some of his biggest fans, from left, mom Sher Robinson, dad Richard Robinson and brother Joey Robinson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
John Bliss Files For County Council
Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair John Bliss files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Probate Judge Anne Nobile Files For Reelection
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Anne Nobile, a Democrat, appointed in June of 2016 and elected in November 2016, filed today for reelection. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Dawn Trujillo Voss Files For County Council
Republican Dawn Trujillo Voss, second from left, files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Surrounded by supporters from left, local GOP Chair John Bliss, Trujillo Voss, husband Mark Voss, daughters Malia Hanawalt, Mykalyla Trujillo Hanawalt and their friend Janelle Pana. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Sara Scott Files For Los Alamos County Council
Democrat Sara Scott files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. ‘I’m running because I want to keep Los Alamos and White Rock the special places they are today and help the County thrive as we move forward. I have both the broad perspective and leadership skills to help guide us through changes we’ll experience in the coming years. I look forward to meeting with other residents to listen to their views regarding how the Council can best serve our County,” Scott said. Read more about Scott later in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Jose Carreño Running For Council As Independent
Jose Carreño is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council and as an Independent will file his candidacy June 28 in the County Clerk’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Officials Visit Washington, D.C.
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, left, and Councilor Antonio Maggiore are in Washington, D.C. Monday and today with County Manager Harry Burgess visiting DOE staff and New Mexico Congressional Delegation members to discuss Los Alamos issues. Courtesy photoJames Rickman Files For Magistrate Court Judge
Libertarian James Rickman files this afternoon for Magistrate Court Judge. Read more about Rickman later in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Assessor Ken Milder Files For Reelection
Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder, a Democrat, files this afternoon for reelection. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hugh Rich Files For County Sheriff
Republican Hugh Rich filed this afternoon for sheriff by proxy through Brady Burke. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Brady Burke Files For Los Alamos County Council
Republican Brady Burke files this afternoon for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com Read More
David Izraelevitz Files For Reelection To Council
Democrat David Izraelevitz filed this morning for reelection to a second term on the Los Alamos County Council by proxy through Phil Gursky pictured here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
