Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 10 – Jan. 15, 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.
JACOB ROMERO
Jan. 10 at 11:55 p.m. / Police arrested Jacob Romero, 32, of Alcalde in Espanola on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
ALLAN L. HOULE
Jan. 12 at 5:07 p.m. / Police arrested Allan L. Houle, 30, of Los Alamos in Santa Fe on an outstanding District Court Warrant.
CHARLES J. STERBA
Jan. 13 at 933 a.m. / Police arrested Charles J. Sterba, 59, of Los Alamos on N.M. 4 on Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Jan. 17
Sheriff Candidate Files Second Suit Against County
Greg White
Los Alamos resident Greg White has filed another suit against Los Alamos County Council, this time adding County Manager Harry Burgess, Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone, County Attorney Alvin Leaphart and Assistant County Attorney Katie Thwaits to the list of defendants.
A previous petition for writ of prohibition filed by White last October in the Supreme Court was denied. That petition asked the Court to prohibit the Council from “neutering” Sheriff Marco Lucero and stop the Council from harassing the Sheriff Read More
Los Alamos On Forbes List Of Richest Counties In 2017
Los Alamos is number six on Forbes list of the top 10 richest counties in America for 2017. Photo by Joe Raedle/Newsmakers
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County again made the Forbes annual list of the top 10 richest counties in America for 2017. This year Los Alamos has a reported median household income of $107,126 and comes in at number 6 on the list.
New Mexico is one of the poorest states in the Union, which makes Los Alamos County stand out. The affluent Los Alamos County makes it on the list thanks to Los Alamos National Laboratory, employing 10,500 of the 18,147 residents.
The median home value in Los Read More
Municipal Judge Alan Kirk Announces Re-Election Bid
Municipal Judge Alan Kirk announces his bid for re-election Thursday evening at a GOP meeting at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Alex and Erin Kirk help out with their father Judge Alan Kirk’s first campaign 20 years ago. Courtesy photoKirk is serving his 20th year on the bench and spoke about his decision to seek a 6th term, during an interview
Study Names Los Alamos County A Top Place To Get Mortgages In New Mexico
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Council Meeting Focusing On Strategic Plan Jan. 23
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council has set an agenda item for its upcoming Council session Tuesday, Jan. 23 to discuss an update to its Strategic Plan. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The strategic plan was first adopted in 2011 and goals are reviewed and updated annually by the Council to provide direction to the staff, who then develop Management Action Plans (MAPs) to achieve the goals.
The vision statement adopted by the Council six years ago is:
Los Alamos is a world-renowned community where discovery and innovation are inspired by its dramatic history and magnificent Read More
Scenes From ‘On The Grid: Off The Grid’ Reception
Scene from the reception for ‘On the Grid: Off the Grid’ art quilt show Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
Artist Denise Seavey with her art quilt ‘Remember’. Photo by Katy Korkos
Quilter Carolyn Castaneda with her quilt ‘Escaped! Free at Last’. Photo by Katy Korkos
Visitors look at art quilts Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
Artist Carol Kleinsorge with her quilt ‘Moon Magic’. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Burgess Presents Annual Report At Chamber Breakfast
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess discusses the 2017 Annual Report with Chamber of Commerce members Thursday morning at UNM-LA. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Chamber members gather for the County’s annual report Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess described the County’s 2017 efforts and accomplishments in the areas of promoting economic vitality as part of his annual report Thursday morning when he addressed local Read More
Los Alamos County Closures For Holiday Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Administration Offices are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday.
Other facilities may be closed or have shortened hours of operation.
For residents with Monday as their trash/recycle day, place carts at the curb Wednesday instead.
The Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center will be closed.
For police dispatch services, call 505.662.8222. In case of emergency, dial 911. Read More
LAPD: Flashing Red Light Stop Signs On School Buses Mean Motorists Must Stop
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has recently received several complaints from Los Alamos Public School’s Transportation Division and parents, about motorist running the flashing red-light stop signs attached to the school buses.
LAPD would like to remind all motorist of New Mexico State Statute (66-7-347) and Los Alamos County Ordinance (38-290) that state all motorists traveling either direction approaching a bus with its flashing red lights activated, must come to a complete stop at least 10 feet prior to the bus. The motorists must remain in the stopped position until the Read More
Art Quilts On Display At Mesa Public Library
Ann Anastasio hangs the quilt ‘Tangled Web’ by Mary Olivea in the On the Grid: Off the Grid show on display in the Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
Young viewers enjoy the quilt ‘From the Back Portal’ by Mary Jo Stipe in the Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library on Thursday. Photo by Katy Korkos
A new exhibition entitled “On the Grid: Off the Grid” has been installed in the Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library, courtesy of the Art Quilt Group of the Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild.
More than 20 artists from all over Northern New Mexico have contributed Read More
Newly Elected Council Leadership Shares Vision
Council Chair David Izraelevitz
At its regular meeting Tuesday evening in Council Chambers, the Los Alamos County Council voted 5-1 to re-elect David Izraelevitz chair and elect Councilor Chris Chandler vice chair. Chandler replaces Susan O’Leary who did not seek re-election and was not at the meeting. Councilor James Chrobocinski cast a vote for Antonio Maggiore for chair and Pete Sheehey for vice chair.
Council Vice Chair Chris Chandler
Izraelevitz thanked his fellow councilors for re-electing him and shared his Read More
Hintze And Glasco Present Talk On Chromium Plume
DOE EM Los Alamos Field Office Manager Doug Hintze discusses the Chromium Plume issue during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DPU Manager Tim Glasco discusses the Chromium Plume issue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos County Council members heard two messages Tuesday evening from Doug Hintze, manager of the Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office and Tim Glasco, County Utilities manager during a presentation on the chromium plume issue
The first Read More
Los Alamos County Garners Another Clean Audit
Los Alamos County Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio, left, and independent auditor Janet Pacheco Morton discuss County’s financial operation at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council voted 6-0 Tuesday evening to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. Councilor Susan O’Leary was absent.
During the meeting in Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio Read More
Council Approves Land Donation For Affordable Housing Project: Canyon Walk Apartments On DP Road
From left, Economic Development Administrator Joan Ahlers, Bethel Development, Inc. President Daniel N. Terlecki and Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Council at its meeting Tuesday evening approved 6-0 the adoption of Ordinance No. 676, which states that the County is authorized to grant financial assistance to affordable housing, including land donation and support for infrastructure improvements.
The 4.2 acre land Read More
Council Proclaims Diversity Week Jan. 14-20
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz presents Ryn Herrmann, left, and Elena Giorgi of One Los Alamos with a proclamation Tuesday evening on behalf of the Council declaring Jan. 14-20, 2018 as Diversity Week. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Jan. 17
JJAB News:Quorum Notice: Legislative Dinner
QUORUM NOTICE:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Legislative Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at El Nido, 1577 Bishop’s Lodge Road in Tesuque.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken.
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 10, 2017 – Jan. 5, 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.
JAMES T. EVANS
Dec. 10 at 12:01 a.m. / Police arrested James T. Evans, 50, of Los Alamos on 36th Street and charged him with disorderly conduct.
STEVEN A. STOCK
Jan. 3 at 2:24 a.m. / Police arrested Steven A. Stock, 40, of Los Alamos at 3000 Trinity Dr., and charged him with aggravated battery.
VERONICA A. PADILLA
Jan. 3 at 8:06 a.m. / Police arrested Veronica A. Padilla, 35, Read More
