County Council Reviews Strategic Leadership Plan
Accreditation Manager and Senior Management Analyst Norma Jean Valdez of the Los Alamos Fire Department leads a discussion on the Strategic Leadership Plan during a special meeting Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Additionally, council members discussed making possible changes to the priorities and Read More
Christine Chandler To Run For House Dist. 43
House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler on the House floor Wednesday afternoon. She has worked as a legislative analyst for three sessions at the New Mexico Legislature in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Christine Chandler of Los Alamos has announced her candidacy for representative of New Mexico House Dist. 43. She seeks the Democratic nomination in the June 5 Primary Election.
Chandler is vice chair of the Los Alamos County Council and has a sustained record of community service. In addition to being vice chair and former Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 17 To Jan. 23, 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 filed against them.
JESSE DANIEL CURRIE
Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. / Police arrested Jesse Daniel Currie, 21, of Jemez Springs at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
KEVIN MEDINGER
Jan. 18 at 10:44 a.m. / Police arrested Kevin Medinger, 32, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant and charged him with aggravated burglary, receiving Read More
Los Alamos County Receives Audit Accountability Award
County Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio, center, NMAC President/Otero County Commissioner Susan Flores, left of Perraglio, and State Auditor Wayne Johnson, right of Perraglio. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) and State Auditor Wayne Johnson have selected Los Alamos County as the recipient of one of its annual Audit Accountability Awards. County Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio was there to accept the award last week at NMAC’s Legislative Conference.
The awards are given in recognition to large, mid-size, and small counties Read More
‘Women, Science And Project Y’ Exhibit At Los Alamos County Municipal Building
Frances Dunne setting an explosives point in the spring of 1945 at R Site or Two Mile Mesa. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives
Dorothea Hermann, left, and Lyda Speck in their crowded Women’s Army Corps barracks in 1945. An unknown WAC is moving in the background. Courtesy/Vieira Collection, Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives
County Tourism Work Group Meeting Friday
Joint Council & Utilities Board Meeting Thursday
Community Playdate Set For Feb. 3
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos County Library children’s librarians and Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) invite children and their parents or caregivers to a community playdate 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., Youth Services Zone.
This free, drop-in event is being hosted to launch the Los Alamos County Library’s new board book collection and continue to introduce the Los Alamos Affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In addition to providing families with opportunities to peruse the board book collection and sign up for Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: - 10349-18 Approval of Minutes from Dec. 14, 201
- 10350-18 Collect Conflict of Interest Form
- 10351-18 Project update for the proposed underpass for Hwy 502 near the Canyon Rim Trail head – Presenters: Catherine Ozment
- 10352-18 WR Pottery Project – update
Court Hearing Held On O’Leary Emails
Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart, right, and Attorney Tony F. Ortiz who is representing the Los Alamos County Council in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Inspection of Public Records Act filed by former Los Alamos resident Patrick Brenner. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Attorney Blair Dunn, left, and his client Patrick Brenner await a hearing Friday afternoon in Brenner’s case against the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
First Judicial District Read More
Chandler Participates in Womens March, Supports Immigrants Rights
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Chris Chandler, second from left, participating in the Womens March Sunday in Santa Fe in support of justice for immigrants. Courtesy photo Read More
Helen Milenski Announces Bid For County Council
Helen MilenskiHelen Milenski told the Los Alamos Daily Post that she has decided to run for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council.
“I’ve heard it said that the best person for the job of a politician is the one who doesn’t want it and I’ve had to have my arm twisted pretty hard to get me to do this,” Milenski said. “I get emails every week from people who have seen what I’ve done and ask me to run for County Council. I get stopped in the grocery store and while sitting at Subway with my family. Part of the reason they want me to run – and I agree
Most Of Bandelier Closed During Government Shutdown
Most of Bandelier National Monument is closed to visitor use due to the current situation with the budget of the federal government. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
As of today, Saturday, Jan. 20, most of Bandelier National Monument will be closed to visitor use due to the current situation with the budget of the federal government.
The closure is necessary for visitor safety and preservation of the fragile archeological and natural resources. The closure will last until the budget situation allows for park staff to return to duty. Visitors are encouraged to respect signs and gates indicating Read More
County Personnel Board Meeting Canceled Jan. 23
COUNTY News:LAPD Charges Kevin Medinger With Theft Of Gun, Cash
Kevin Medinger
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos police arrested Kevin Medinger, 32, Thursday morning and charged him with five felony counts in connection with the theft of a firearm and cash from a local residence.
According to documents filed in Los Alamos Magistrate Court, the case was originally opened by Cpl. David Boe after he received a report that a Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver was missing from an Orange Street residence where Medinger did odd jobs for the victim. The victim reported that the firearm, which he had owned Read More
Construction On N.M. 502 Shoulder Begins Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has announced that crews with its electric distribution division will begin construction activities on the north shoulder of N.M. 502, just west of Camino Entrada.
Weather permitting, work may begin Tuesday, Jan. 23 and continue through the month of February.
Working 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, crews will be upgrading equipment in the area to improve electric reliability for the adjacent neighborhoods.
The project footprint is limited to the shoulder and should have minimal impacts Read More
Mysteries At The Museum Episode Features Los Alamos And Manhattan Project On Travel Channel Tonight
COUNTY News:
At the end of October, the Travel Channel crew visited Los Alamos to film an episode of Mysteries at the Museum at Fuller Lodge.
The episode features Los Alamos and the Manhattan Project.
The producers notified the County today that the show will air at 8 p.m. today on the Travel Channel and other showings will be available.
Visit: https:////www.travelchannel.com/shows/manhattan-project-mysteries-at-the-museum/episodes/manhattan-project-mysteries-at-the-museum Read More
Horne: Los Alamos County Politics
By JOHN L. HORNESurveillance Video Shows Thieves Robbing County Facility … Police Ask Public For Help Identifying Them
Thief number 1 in action robbing a county facility Jan. 8 in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD
Thief number 2 stealing a wheelbarrow full of chainsaws Jan. 8 from a county facility. Courtesy/LAPDThe Los Alamos Police Department Investigations Section is seeking the identities of two suspects in a local burglary case of a county facility.
LAPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspects as seen in the surveillance footage.
LAPD is offering a reward of up to $400 to anyone
County Transportation Board Recruiting New Members
