Hungrytown Comes To Los Alamos
Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson make up the celebrated acoustic duo Hungrytown. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System presents the celebrated acoustic duo Hungrytown, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
This is a free concert sponsored by the Los Alamos County Library System and the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries.
Last July, Hungrytown returned from a successful six-and-a-half-month tour of the US, UK and New Zealand, covering over 16,000 miles in the US alone. They are on a four-month Read More
Mutschlecner Reads From New Work At Library Feb. 22
Poet David Mutschlecner
LIBRARY News:
Poet David Mutschlecner will read from his latest book of poetry “Icon” as the latest offering in Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak series. The reading starts at 7 p.m., Thursday, .Feb. 22, in the Upstairs Rotunda of Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
Mutschlecner’s published work includes the poetry books “Esse,” “Sign” and “Enigma and Light” from Ahsahta Press, and “Veils” from Stride Press. With “Icon” Mutschlecner continues his exploration of theopoetics, which is “where poetry shines a light into theology, cleansing it of Read More
LAPD Releases Details Of Officer-Involved Shooting
LAPD News:
Officers with the Los Alamos Police Department were involved in an overnight shooting that occurred around 3:45 a.m. Saturday, LAPD Cmdr. Preston announced this afternoon. No officers were injured in the incident.
The officers were investigating suspicious circumstances at a Los Alamos County facility located at the Pajarito Cliffs site, Ballew said.
“During this investigation shots were fired by police and a pursuit ensued out of Los Alamos County and into the Espanola/Rio Arriba County area,” Ballew said. “It ended at Corlett Street in Espanola where the suspects left Read More
News Alert: Officer Involved Shooting In Los Alamos
News Alert:
An officer involved shooting occurred this morning in Los Alamos. No injuries have been reported at this time.
New Mexico State Police have been called in to investigate. Details on what led up to the shooting have not yet been released.
Check back for more on this developing story.
Los Alamos First Responders Assist Motorist
Los Alamos Firefighters respond to the scene of a car stopped on Central Avenue after smoke began billowing from its engine Tuesday afternoon. The driver lifts the hood. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters assess the situation. A bystander’s initial diagnosis is that the vehicle blew a gasket. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police arrive on the scene. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Police begin directing traffic around the vehicle with engine trouble parked on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Read More
County Workers Replace Light Cover On Central
A County worker installs a new lamp cover Friday afternoon on the light pole across the street for the Los Alamos Daily Post on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from light repair Friday on Central. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from light repair Friday on Central. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from light repair Friday on Central. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
All fixed! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Art In Public Places Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes (1) 10438-18 Minutes from the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Presenters: Loryn ‘Ryn’ Herrmann
D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Security Tightens At Pajarito Cliffs Site
By MAIRE O’NEILLRepresentatives of Los Alamos County Departments housed at the Pajarito Cliffs Site east of the airport met Wednesday with Los Alamos Police Department officials to discuss ways to improve security at County facilities located there.
County Manager Harry Burgess told the Los Alamos Daily Post Thursday that new security measures have already been introduced and others are in the works in response to recent burglaries at County facilities and the theft of a truck last week. He said all staff have been instructed to ensure all buildings, Read More
Hugh Rich Enters Los Alamos County Sheriff Race
Hugh Rich announces bid for sheriff. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comHugh Rich stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday to announce that he is running for Los Alamos County Sheriff.
Rich, a registered Republican, works at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has worked in computer security at LANL for eight years and recently moved to the Chief Information Office. He has more than 20 years of experience in system administration and computer security.
Rich served as a police officer for the Los Alamos Police Read More
Chandler: My Gig At The Legislature
By CHRISTINE CHANDLERI have been privileged to work for the New Mexico Legislature over the last several sessions. I was a legislative analyst for the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Los Alamos’ Sen. Richard Martinez.
This committee comprises some of the most experienced Senators and is known for its critical consideration of bills based on sound policy, consistency with existing statutes, and constitutionality.
What does an analyst do? Not all are attorneys, some are subject matter experts. Each legislative committee and the two parties have analysts during Read More
Reforming Code Enforcement Takes Step Forward
Citizens in Action member Heather Ortega with her son, Isaac, provide their thoughts about the County code enforcement program during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Residents gather in Council Chambers to share their thoughts on the code enforcement program. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comEnvironmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: 1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
- Approval of the Jan. 18, 2018, Environmental Sustainability Board Minutes Presenters: James Robinson
5. Board Business
- Review and Approve FY19 ESB Work Plan Presenters: James Robinson
- Discuss the 2018 Business Recycler of the Year Presenters: Angelica Gurule
- Update from County Council
County Council Holds Closed Session Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of the closed meeting is to discuss threatened or pending litigation. Read More
Mesa Public Library Opens At 1 p.m. Feb. 23
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library will open at 1 p.m., rather than the normal 10 a.m. opening Friday, Feb. 23, due to fire system testing.
The closure has been postponed one week due to fire system wiring issues.
During this time, the public will not be allowed into the building due to frequent fire alarms going off. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The crew is working on final testing and programming through Tuesday, Feb. 20 with full functional testing occurring prior to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23.
Direct questions or concerns to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us Read More
Pajarito Cliffs County Facilities Targeted For Theft
Los Alamos County Pajarito Cliffs Site facilities are being targeted for theft. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Police Department is investigating a series of incidents involving burglary and theft at the Los Alamos County Pajarito Cliffs Site facilities at 101 Camino Entrada, east of the airport, including the theft of a County truck between 3 and 4 a.m. Thursday.
The truck, a Ford F350 with a flat bed and a dump feature has been recovered and now secured in a shop at the Pajarito Cliffs location. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Opening Friday Feb. 16!
Los Alamos County Golf Course opens for play Friday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
With this winter’s unseasonably warm weather, Los Alamos County Community Services Department staff is working to open the Golf Course earlier than expected.
Beginning Friday, Feb. 16, the Golf Course is open for play (weather and course conditions permitting). The community is invited to come on out and enjoy the fresh air.
Check out the County website for more information about the Golf Course and to book tee-times here. Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Andrew Harnden Feb. 20
County Housing & Special Projects Manager Andrew Harnden
LEAGUE News:
This month’s Lunch with a Leader, an event for the community hosted by the League of Women Voters is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Mesa Public Library.
The speaker will be Andrew Harnden who has been working as the County’s Housing & Special Projects manager since July 2016. He has B.A. honors and M.A. degrees in Urban Geography from Queen’s University and University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Harnden moved to the Southwest in 2001 and worked in community planning and affordable housing development Read More
County Council Holds Closed Session Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. BUSINESS
- A. Discussion of the Purchase, Acquisition or Disposal of Real Property: NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H) (8). Presenters: County Council – Closed Session
- B. Closed Session Pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H) (2) Discussion of Limited Personnel Matters Presenters: County Council – Closed Session
3. ADJOURNMENT
Individuals with a disability who are in need of a reader, Read More
PAC 8 Television Listings: Feb. 16-22
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center weekly TV listings through Feb. 22:
Friday Feb. 16
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting –Replay 2-13-18
- 01:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 04:00 PM Uprising
- 05:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 06:00 PM Chamber Business Breakfast – Harry Burgess
- 07:00 PM Los Alamos History – Forest & Fire History in the Jemez
- 08:00 PM Art Fusion – Live Radio Show with Dr. Hall & Brad Smith
- 08:30 PM The LA Times with Peter Malmgren
- 09:00 PM Los Alamos History – Sid Hecker – Update on Nuclear North Korea
- 12:00 AM Free Speech
