UPDATE: Oversize Load Arriving Friday Afternoon!
COUNTY News:
Delivery of the Los Alamos Switchgear Substation (LASS) is delayed, according to officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
The large oversize load, arriving on two commercial semi-trucks will arrive in the early afternoon Friday, March 2, rather than in the morning as stated previously.
Traffic on East Jemez Road, also known as the Truck Route, will be impacted for approximately 20 minutes to allow the west traveling semi-trucks to cross traffic to enter the area behind the Eco Station.
Flaggers on the Truck Route will be stationed and traffic control devices Read More
100 Days Of Winter Grand Prize Winner Announced
COUNTY News:
Chrobocinski, O’Leary Call For Ethics Investigation
County Councilor James Chrobocinski
Los Alamos County Councilors James Chrobocinski and Susan O’Leary filed a request for an ethics investigation Wednesday with the County Human Resources Department.
County Councilor Susan O’Leary
The Councilors refer to allegations of financial irregularities in the administration of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) spending and what they refer to as a lack of transparency by certain County officials.
Chrobocinski explained why he feels it is important to request Read More
Regional Coalition Comes Under Fire
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Executive Director Andrea Romero, center, answers questions from board members during Monday’s meeting in Pojoaque. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities board members discuss the Coalition’s authority and the future of executive director Andrea Romero’s contract Monday in Pojoaque. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) board members were made Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff Duties Issue Returns To Court In May; Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero, right, and his attorney Blair Dunn await the start of a hearing Tuesday afternoon before First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart, right, Assistant County Attorney Katie Thwaits and Assistant County Attorney Kevin Powers Tuesday afternoon in Fifth Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew’s courtroom in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is sworn in before Read More
Historic Preservation Board Meets March 7
COUNTY News:B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
Councilor David Izraelevitz Seeking Second Term
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz at the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday afternoon where he discussed his decision to seek another 4-year term on the Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
David Izraelevitz has announced his intention to run for reelection to the Los Alamos County Council.
Izraelevitz was first appointed in 2011 to fill a vacancy on Council after Gov. Susanna Martinez appointed Councilor Jim Hall to fill the House seat in Dist. 43 following the death of longtime Rep. Jeannette Wallace Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 21 To Feb. 27, 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.
ROBERT J. GARCIA
Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. / Police arrested Robert J. Garcia, 24, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
STEPHEN M. GEISIK
Feb. 22 at 9:22 p.m. / Police arrested Stephen Geisik, 27, of Hernandez on an arrest order.
MATTHEW RUIZ
Feb. 23 at 6:55 p.m. / Police arrested Matthew Ruiz, 21, of Alcalde in Espanola Read More
Suspect Arrested; Another Remains At Large In Crimes At Los Alamos County Pajarito Cliffs Site
Gregorio L. Trujillo
LAPD News:
Investigators with the Los Alamos Police Department have arrested and charged Santa Fe resident Antonio Trujillo, 30, and arrest warrants are active for his brother Gregorio L. Trujillo, 29, also of Santa Fe, with the crimes committed recently at the Los Alamos County Pajarito Cliffs Site.
Below is the breakdown of charges for each offender:
Antonio Trujillo
- 1 Count of Unlawful Taking of Vehicle
- 3 Count of Receiving/Transferring Stolen Vehicle
- 5 Counts of Burglary
- 4 Counts of Larceny
- 2 Counts of Breaking and Entering
- 2 Counts of Criminal Damage to Property
- 1
Update: New Mexico State Police Investigate Los Alamos Police Department Shooting
NMSP News: - This update identifies Antonio Trujillo as the suspect and contains additional details from the investigation
During the early morning hours of Feb. 17, officers with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) were involved in a police shooting. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was asked to investigate this incident.
Sheehey: LANL RFP And GRT
By PETE SHEEHEYSome LANL employees have expressed the opinion that SB17, the bill recently passed by the state legislature requiring every prime contractor for a National Laboratory in New Mexico to pay full gross receipts tax (GRT), will weaken the new contract bid of any non-profit contractor by raising the cost to NNSA for a non-profit organization to run the Lab.
This reflects confusion about the Lab RFP and GRT, which I would like to clarify.
I worked at the Lab for 26 years, under both the non-profit University of California (UC) and the for-profit LANS LLC. I agree
Library Free Film Series Shows Unforgiven Thursday
Movie poster for Unforgiven, which is showing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the upstairs meeting rooms at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy image
LIBRARY News:
Unforgiven, directed by Clint Eastwood, is the featured film at Mesa Public Library for March, showing 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the upstairs meeting rooms at Mesa Public Library.
The film stars Gene Hackman, Richard Harris, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood. Unforgiven won four Academy Awards in 1992, including those for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Gene Hackman.
Some of the film was shot right in our own backyard in Read More
Meeting Scheduled To Discuss Road Improvements
COUNTY News:- Camino Manzana from Camino Durasnilla to Camino Uva;
- Camino Mora from Camino Cereza
County Releases RFPs For Two Recreation Projects
Public Works Director Philo Shelton
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Four Los Alamos County recreation Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) are moving forward.
The County release Request For Proposals (RFP) for the design of the splash pad at Pinon Park and the kiddie pool at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center. The RFP for the improvements at the Los Alamos County Golf Course also is expected to be issued next week.
A study continues on the shade structure at the ice rink. The structure’s purpose is to help protect the quality of Read More
Personnel Board Meets 11:30 a.m. Today
COUNTY News: Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Wednesday
COUNTY News: - A. Minutes from the Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting(s) on January 10, 2018
- B. Planning and Zoning
Oversized Load To Impact Truck Route Friday
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
- Delivery Scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday, March 2
Two commercial semi-trucks will be delivering an oversized load to an area west of the Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road., according to officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Delivery of the Los Alamos Switchgear Substation (LASS) is scheduled for some time between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., after the morning commute Friday, March 2. Traffic on East Jemez Road, also known as the Truck Route, will be impacted for approximately 20 minutes to allow the west traveling semi-trucks Read More
County Council Closed Session Is Canceled
COUNTY News: Cold Day For Live Fire Training
Members of the Los Alamos Fire Department B-Shift conducting live fire training in chilly conditions today at Station 2 on DP Road. Courtesy photoMore Scenes From Heinrich Visit To Los Alamos
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., visits members of the Los Alamos Democratic Party and community members in general Saturday at Rose Chocolatier at 149 Central Park Square to hear their concerns and questions on the issues. Heinrich visited with local folks Saturday before heading back to Washington, D.C. for meetings. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Bob Walsh speaks with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich at Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Aspen Elementary School student Nishta Mukundan, 10, listens to U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich at Saturday’s Read More
