Letter To The Editor: County Council Meeting About Open Space Use Friday
In case you missed the announcement, the Los Alamos County Council will hold a special meeting at noon Friday, Dec. 15, in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Topics of discussion are the proposed bicycle flow trail and the disposition of the Ski Hill.
If you care about what the County does with our open spaces, you should attend.
Letter To The Editor: Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
By ELAINE JACOBSI am writing concerning the upcoming potential transfer of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area to Pajarito Recreation LLC, which will be discussed at a special County Council meeting at noon Friday, Dec. 15. (Link to the agenda is here.
It is the current intention of the Los Alamos Ski Club (LASC) to transfer 100 percent of their property to Pajarito Recreation LLC due to the need for the ski club to get out from under a large debt of $1.25 million (based on ski club memo posted here.
Based on the LA County GIS system, the 534 acres of the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area within Read More
Water Main Repaired On San Ildefonso Road
COUNTY News:
The water main break on San Ildefonso Road has been repaired and water services fully restored to the affected area.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews responded to the break around 12:30 p.m. today. Water services to the apartment complexes on the northside of San Ildefonso Road near North Mesa Road and homes on Broadview were the most impacted.
Direct any questions to the Department of Public Utilities at 505.662.8333 or by email at CustomerCare@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 6 – Dec. 12, 2017
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.
RICHARD MATHEW VOSS
Dec. 6 at 11:47 a.m. / Police arrested Richard Mathew Voss, 25, of Los Alamos at 700 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
VICTORIA ESPINOZA
Dec. 7 at 12:47 a.m. / Police arrested Victoria Espinoza, 26, of Chimayo at in Los Alamos on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
TILLIE TRUJILLO
Dec. 7 at 11:21 p.m. / Police arrested Read More
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes Graduates From CHDS Master’s Degree Program
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes
LAFD News:
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes graduates in a special ceremony this week from The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Naval Postgraduate School Master’s Degree Program (MA). The CHDS Master’s Degree Program is an 18-month program, geared towards:
- Developing policies, strategies, plans and programs to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, and reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism and catastrophic events;
- Building the organizational and interagency arrangements needed to strengthen homeland security;
County Council Special Meeting Noon Friday
COUNTY News:2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. BUSINESS
- County Council Minutes for Nov. 28. Presenters: Naomi Maestas, County Clerk
- Discussion of Ski Hill Land Transfer Plans. Presenters: Council Vice-Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilor James T. Chrobocinski
- Discuss Mountain Bike Flow Trails. Presenters:
LAPD Seeks Publics Help Finding Shoplifter Suspects
Anyone who recognizes the female and male shoplifting suspects in this surveillance video is asked to call L.A. Crimestoppers at 505.662.8282. Reporting individuals can remain anonymous. Courtesy/LAPD
Female shoplifting suspect. Courtesy/LAPD
Shoplifting suspect’s vehicle. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Investigations Section is seeking the identities of two suspects in a local shoplifting case.
LAPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the female and male suspects as seen in the surveillance footage.
The suspect’s vehicle Read More
Pete Sheehey Announces Bid For House Dist. 43
Pete Sheehey visited the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning to discuss his decision to run the House Dost. 43. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey has announced his candidacy for state representative in New Mexico Dist. 43, which includes Los Alamos and portions of Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties.
Sheehey garnered the largest number of votes in the 2016 election when he ran for re-election to Council. He said he is not daunted by the larger population in Dist.
Jon Davis Reads Poetry At Mesa Library Thursday
Poet Jon Davis reads poetry at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Jon Davis
The poet Chuck Calabreze often appears in place of Jon Davis at readings. Courtesy/Jon Davis
Library News:
Santa Fe poet Jon Davis will read from his work at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library.
Davis is the author of four full-length poetry collections—Improbable Creatures (Grid Books, 2017), Preliminary Report (Copper Canyon Press, 2010), Scrimmage of Appetite (University of Akron, 1995), and Dangerous Amusements (Ontario Review Press, 1987); five chapbooks; and Heteronymy: Read More
Environmental Services Holiday Closure Schedule
COUNTY News:
The Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Additionally, there will be no residential or commercial trash and recycling collection service provided on the days denoted below. If the observed date falls on your normal trash day, place your materials out on the Wednesday of that same week.
For residents and businesses whose normal pickup day is Monday, leave your recycle and trash bins out Wednesday, Dec. 27 rather than Monday, Dec. 25. Similarly, leave trash and recycle bins out Wednesday, Jan. 3 rather than Monday, Read More
Schedule Of Streetlights Going Dark Dec. 22-25 For Annual Holiday Farolito Viewing Around Los Alamos
Farolitos will line local streets Dec. 22-25. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off Friday, Dec. 22 and restored Tuesday, Dec 26.
For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the full period that lights will be turned off. If this is not possible, it is recommended that the vehicles and trailers be silhouetted by farolitos. Due Read More
Letter To The Editor: Splash Pools And GRT Windfalls
By KHAL SPENCER
We have elections for a reason,and as Terry Goldman recently opined, Council is empowered to make decisions on what to build and how to fund it subject to public input at regular intervals, i.e., election day, or at other critical times through referendum.
The question of whether to build a more elaborate aquatic center is one of those decisions we as a community make, either directly via a bond issue or via a vote bycouncil to spend our money.
Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets Dec. 13
COUNTY News: B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting Nov. 1.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meets Wednesday
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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
- A Special Use Permit to permit the placement of an Accessory Apartment, located at 196 El Rayo Street and a Waiver to allow the accessory building to be built
Letter To The Editor: I Applaud The County Council …
By TERRY GOLDMANI applaud the County Council for finally approving improvements at the aquatic center that are not directly related only to exercise or athletics. (My surprise at the voting pattern notwithstanding!)
Some years ago, I served on a CIP citizen’s committee that explored how to use an expected GRT windfall to improve the quality of life in Los Alamos. The proposals were very similar to what the Council has recently made decisions about. After years of dithering, some projects were realized: the Ashley Pond Pond improvements, the Nature Center, WR visitor center, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz Delivers ‘State of the County’ Address Wednesday
Council Chair David Izraelevitz
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz for the “State of the County” address noon Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Izraelevitz will discuss highlights and accomplishments from 2017, as well as touch on potential news for the coming year. Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Dec. 14
COUNTY News: - 1. CALL TO ORDER
- 2. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 3. APP BOARD BUSINESS
- Approval of Minutes from Nov. 16 meeting
- 5. CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS
- Project overview for the proposed underpass for Hwy 502 near the Canyon Rim Trail head Presenters: Eric Martinez
- WR Pottery Project – update on educational plaque Presenters:
North, South Bound Lanes On Diamond Drive Near Fire Station Closed 1-3 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:County Snips Ribbon On 20th Street Extension
County Councilors, County staff and the public gather Thursday afternoon to help snip the ceremonial red ribbon on the 20th Street Extension Project. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Director Philo Shelton speaks at Thursday’s ribbon cutting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Council Chair David Izraelevitz speaks during Thursday’s ribbon cutting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilors, County staff and the public gather Thursday Read More
LAFD Wildland Fire Team Deployed To Assist With California Wildfires
LAFD News:
Three members of the Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Fire team have been deployed to California to assist with Fire Suppression.
Captain Tim Johnson, Driver Engineer Van Leimer and Firefighter Brian Palmer will travel in Brush I a Type V Wildland Engine (which is one of two County owned, Wildland Firefighting apparatus), to California as part of a task force comprised of NM Fire Agencies. This is the third deployment for LAFD in the past four months.
For more safety information, contact Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna at the Los Alamos Fire Department Read More
