Council Chair Approaches UC On GRT Issue
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz has sent a letter to the University of California Board of Regents (UC) urging them to propose a corporate structure that retains gross receipts tax (GRT) taxability when they bid for the upcoming Los Alamos National Laboratory management and operating contract.
UC announced Nov. 16 that it will bid on the $2.2 million contract, which begins Oct. 1, 2018.
The Nov. 20 letter asks the University to consider the negative consequences Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Mesa Public Library
On the job in Los Alamos is Senior Library Technician Bonnie May returns books to their shelves Wednesday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. May has worked at the library for 10 years. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comLos Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
County News: Agenda:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Utilities Department Launches Power Outage Probe
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities reports that a widespread power outage occurred at 2:54 a.m. today when one of two feeders to the townsite tripped.
Crews restored power by 6 a.m. to all affected customers by back feeding power from the working feeder.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of this outage, and once known, crews will implement a permanent fix. Read More
Supreme Court Denies Greg White’s Petition
NM Supreme Court Denies petition by Greg White. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com The Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico has denied a petition by Los Alamos resident Greg White for a writ of prohibition against the Los Alamos County Council and the Incorporated County of Los Alamos that requested the Court to exercise jurisdiction. The petition, filed Oct. 17, listed Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero as an interested party.
The petition asked the Court to prohibit the Council from “neutering” his sheriff Read More
LAPD Requests Help From Public
LAPD News:
Due to the ongoing robbery investigation, The Los Alamos Police Department is requesting help from the public.
Specifically, if you have any video or still image surveillance footage from anywhere in White Rock, LAPD Criminal Investigators would like to receive a copy of the footage as soon as possible.
Identities of individuals who assist Law Enforcement can remain confidential.
Anyone having video or information can contact Det. Joey Robinson at 505.662.8274 or email joseph.robinson@lacnm.us Read More
Council Approves Ordinance For Utility Funds
Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Galsco speaks during the County Council meeting on Nov. 14. Photo of by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
In an effort to avoid heavily increasing utility rates, Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved an ordinance that allows council and the Board of Public Utlitlies to approve transferring revenues or funds of one sub-utility fund to another.
Council approved the ordinance during its regular meeting Nov. 14.
According to agenda documents, before approving the ordinance, one utility sub fund Read More
Police Chief Commends Officers, Schools For Rapid Response Following Bank Robbery In White Rock
Los Alamos Police Det. Sgt. Daniel Roberts, left, and Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera at the scene of the bank robbery Tuesday at Los Alamos National Bank on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Citizens are reminded to stay alert and call 911 if they observe any suspicious activity. Any suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAPD Cmdr. Preston Ballew, center, Det. Joey Robinson, third from left, and Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera, second from right, at the scene of Tuesday’s bank robbery at LANB on Rover Boulevard in White Read More
Regional Coalition Urges GRT Change
Los Alamos County Councilors Chris Chandler and Pete Sheehey at Tuesday’s meeting on the LANL GRT issue in the State Capitol. Courtesy photo
North Central Regional Transit District Executive Director Anthony J. Mortillaro chats with Los Alamos County Councilor Chris Chandler at Tuesday’s meeting on the LANL GRT issue in the State Capitol. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Approves Land Sale
Vice President of LAH Investors Peter Kerwick discusses the housing development project with County Council Tuesday, Nov. 14 during its regular meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comCounty Officials Express Thanksgiving Wishes
Los Alamos County Council Chair David IzraelevitzLos Alamos County offices are closed Thursday and Friday in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Several County officials expressed their Thanksgiving wishes for the community.
“The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to reflect on the blessings our lives bring. Among those blessings for me is being a member of this wonderful community in Los Alamos,” County Council Chair David Izraelevitz said. “It is a safe, welcoming community, where education and healthy living is valued, Read More
LAFD Offers Safety Tips For Thanksgiving
LAFD News: - Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area. Use your turkey fryer only outdoors on a sturdy, level surface well away from things that can burn. Make sure to have a “3- foot kid- and pet free zone” around your turkey dryer to protect against burn injuries.
- An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil
County: Updated Long-Range Water Supply Plan
Amy Ewing of Daniel B. Stephens and Associates, Inc., presents the updated County Long-Range Water Supply Plan Monday, Nov. 13 during a public meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The good news about Los Alamos County’s water supply is there is a lot of it. However, the County still needs a plan to consider a number of factors such as climate change, potential risks to the water such as hexavalent chromium and future water demand.
Amy Ewing of Daniel B. Stephens Read More
County: FBI Has Taken Over Search For Robber
Los Alamos Police have turned the search for a man who robbed LANB earlier today to the FBI. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County just released a statement that the Los Alamos Police Department has turned the search for the suspect who robbed Los Alamos National Bank today in White Rock over to the FBI who is now on scene.
LAPD officers are present at the two schools in White Rock as students are being picked up by parents under the controlled LAPS release
Residents in White Rock should continue to limit moving around White Rock and keep their doors and windows locked. Read More
Tree Trimming Around Power Lines Underway
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Starting this week, Allied Tree Services, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will begin trimming trees around power lines.
This work will begin on North Road and Urban Street. In subsequent weeks, crews will move around neighborhoods in the North Community.
According to DPU officials, the tree trimming effort is to reduce power outages by removing branches and trees that are either too close to power lines or pose a risk of falling on power lines. Trimming trees coupled with an aggressive operation and maintenance program supports Read More
County: First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 11
COUNTY News:Council Members Conduct Annual Jail Inspection
Los Alamos County Councilors, from left, Antonio Maggiore, Rick Reiss and Chris Chandler chat with Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Detention Center Administrator Hilario ‘Eli’ Salinas following their inspection of the Detention Center, which included speaking with a couple of randomly selected inmates. Under New Mexico law, the governing body of a county has to conduct an annual detention center site visit to inspect the overall conditions at the facility. Following the visit, an inspection report has to be presented at regular meeting of the governing body. Read More
Atomic City Spy Tour Wins Best New Experience Award
From left, Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Communications Director Ryn Herrmann and Los Alamos County Marketing Specialist Kelly Stewart hold the ‘Atomic City Spy Tour’ Best New Experience Award. The trio attended the New Mexico Hospitality Association annual Top Hat Awards Nov. 14 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
The New Mexico Hospitality Association annual Top Hat Awards were presented Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Hotel Albuquerque and the New Mexico True Atomic City Spy Tour was a big winner. Read More
County Flagging Operation/Lane Closure At 999 Central Ave. Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be closing a section of road headed East Bound at 999 Central Ave.
A flagging operation will commence 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, while crews close a section of road for repairs.
Please slow down and proceed through work zones with caution. Read More
Lane Closures On All Diamond Drive Intersections Extended Through Nov. 28
COUNTY News:
The project is taking longer than anticipated so lane closures on all Diamond Drive intersections have been extended through Nov. 28.
The Los Alamos County Traffic Sign Crew is installing “Yield to Pedestrian” signs on traffic signal arms at the following intersections:
- Diamond Drive at West Road (all traffic signals);
- Diamond Drive at 38th Street and Arkansas (all traffic signals);
- Diamond Drive at Trinity (all traffic signals);
- Diamond Drive at Canyon Road (all traffic signals); and
- Diamond Drive at Orange Street and Sandia (all traffic signals).
There are lane closures Read More
