Scenes From LAFD Wildland Fire Refresher Training Sunday In Bajo Canyon
Los Alamos Fire Department conducts Wildland Fire Refresher Training Sunday morning in Bajo Canyon. Here firefighters retrieve a hose following progressive hose lay, which is used by firefighters to advance systematically in a wildland fire situation. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, second from left, and Deputy Chief Steve Dawald, left, join in the classroom portion of Wildland Fire Refresher Training Sunday morning at LAFD Station 2 on DP Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
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Lunch With A Leader Speaker Andrew Harnden Discusses County Council’s Priority Goal For Housing
County Housing & Special Projects Manager Andrew Harnden. Courtesy photoDemocratic Party Of Los Alamos County Delegates Elected At 2018 County Pre-Primary Convention
Scene from the 2018 Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Pre-primary Convention Sunday, Feb. 25 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
More than 80 local Democrats signed in and participated in the Los Alamos Democratic Party 2018 Pre-primary Convention. Courtesy photo
Democrats pack Fuller Lodge Feb. 25 for the 2018 Los Alamos County Pre-primary Convention. Photo by James RobinsonMore than 80 local Democrats signed in and participated in the Los Alamos Democratic Party 2018 Pre-primary
Los Alamos Switchgear Substation Arrives In Town
The scene of one of two semi-trucks hauling the Los Alamos Switchgear Substation (LASS) Friday on N.M. 4. The oversize load turned onto the Truck Route, impacting traffic for approximately 20 minutes to allow the west traveling semi-trucks to cross traffic and enter the area behind the Eco Station where they delivered the LASS on a prepared pad. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
DWI Planning Council Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Room 330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of minutes from 2/8/18 meeting
IV. Business
County Council Holds Closed Session Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 6.
The purpose of the session is to discuss pending litigation.
The session is in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL A. 10468-18 Discussion Regarding Pending Litigation – Closed Pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H)(7). Presenters: County Council – Closed Session
2. BUSINESS
3. ADJOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability who are in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend Read More
North Mesa Soccer Field Parking Lot Improvements Underway
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Works, Traffic and Streets crews in conjunction with Parks Staff have begun working on the North Mesa Soccer Field (Flint Field) Parking Lot.
The work has begun and is anticipated to be completed by the end of March weather permitting.
This work will incorporate a new entry, over lot drainage as well as pedestrian access improvements. Approved by Council for FY18 Budget these improvements also include irrigation upgrades, turf enhancement and safety needs.
During this improvement project there will be no vehicular access to the parking lot.
Thank you for your Read More
Letter To The Editor: Overdue Shout Out
By ALLIE THOMPSONThis is an overdue shout out about Los Alamos County employee (I’m sorry, I don’t have his title) Larry Valdez and Joseph from the solid waste department.
We received a “nuisance” notification about a brush pile awaiting pickup. When I explained that I had called and asked if there had been a pickup on our street and was informed that it hadn’t been done yet and I could put the pile out, Mr. Valdez reassured me that they would work with us on the matter, not to worry, and to contact the solid waste department.
Joseph from solid waste returned my call and was also so very helpful. Read More
Councilor Susan O’Leary Files Brief In IPRA Case
Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’LearyLos Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary’s personal attorney, Kate Ferlic, has filed a brief in First Judicial District Court on her behalf, in a case filed against the Council and the County’s Designated Custodian of Records Barb Ricci by former Los Alamos resident Patrick Brenner, under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).
The brief is an unopposed motion for in camera review and bench memo on standard of review.
Judge Greg Shaffer gave permission for Read More
Randall Ryti Announces Candidacy For County Council
Randall Ryti has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Ryti shown here in front of the Los Alamos Nature Center served on the Pajarito Environmental Education Center Board from 2002 to 2008 and as its president from 2005 to 2008. Courtesy photoI moved to Los Alamos in 1992 to start a small business with three other scientists. After my wife Wendy arrived in 1993, our children attended middle school and high school. We stayed because Los Alamos has offered so many opportunities.
Almost within days of arriving in town I learned about the Read More
Labor Management Relations Board Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Labor Management Relations Board meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 in Room 110 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Approval of Minutes From Dec. 5, 2017 Meeting
IV. Reports A. Chair’s Report B. HR Manager’s Report
V. Business Scheduling Conference (Regarding PPC2018-00)
VI. Preview of Upcoming Agenda Items
VII. Adjournment
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County Council Calls Special Session To Address Allegations Of Improprieties Related To Regional Coalition Issues At 6 P.M. Monday
Los Alamos County Council members from left, Chair David Izraelevitz, Vice Chair Christine Chandler, James Chrobocinski, Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey, Susan O’Leary and Antonio Maggiore. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is holding a Special Session at 6 p.m. Monday for discussion and possible action relating to allegations of improperieties involving Regional Coalition of LANL Communities travel expenditures and related issues, including the Los Alamos County’s role in reviewing and disclosing such issues.
This is the only item on the agenda for this Read More
County Library Board Meets Monday
COUNTY News: 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
A. Review and approval of the minutes of Feb. 5, 2018
Council Approves Rezoning Oppenheimer Commercial Property Lots To Mix Use Residential And Office Space
Ryan Markey of Los Alamos Professional Investment Partnership speaks Tuesday night to Los Alamos County Council about the plan to transform lots at 555 and 557 Oppenheimer Dr. from office space to a mix of residential and office space. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com County Council/BPU Hold Joint Meeting Tuesday
COUNTY News: - A. Joint Board of Public Utilities & Council Meeting – Discussion on the Carbon Free Power Project Presenters: Steve Cummins,
RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero Addresses Allegations About Travel Expenses And Reimbursements
By ANDREA ROMERO
Founded in 2011, the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) comprises nine cities, counties, and Pueblos surrounding the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Since I was hired as executive director in 2015, we have worked together to ensure that LANL is responsive to the issues and concerns of our northern New Mexico communities.
RCLC has been the sole organization to go to the U.S. Congress and request increases for cleanup of nuclear waste at LANL. These Read More
Active Shooter Training Underway At UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is conducting an active shooter training until 12:30 p.m. today in Building 2 on the UNM-Los Alamos campus.
Police advise people to avoid entering the building during this training exercise.
The building will reopen at 12:30 p.m. today.
Pinon Elementary Student Wins ACT Drawing Contest
Pinon Elementary School Student Josh Gratz, front row center, and his classmates show their appreciation to Atomic City Transit Tuesday morning. Gratz won the drawing contest Atomic City Transit held recently in recognition of its 10 year anniversary. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meeting Includes Founding Documents Review Monday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meeting to continue discussion of the executive director services and agreement and review of founding documents is 9-11 a.m. Monday at the Española Library in the Mayor’s Conference Room at 313 N. Paseo de Onate in Española.
The meeting is open to the public, however, there will be no public comment.
Agenda:
- Call to Order – 9 a.m.
- Confirmation of Quorum
- Approval of Agenda
- Continuation of Meeting, Founding Documents Review | 9:05-11 a.m.
- Continuation of meeting
- Discussion Regarding Limited Personnel Matter(s)
- Continuation of meeting
Council Passes Resolution To Support Pit Production
The Los Alamos County Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to support plutonium pit production at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
