Left Turning Lane Closure Diamond At Trinity Drive
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews will be closing the left turn lane at Diamond Drive onto Trinity Drive to install quick curb panels.
Expect the temporary lane closure to occur 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21.
The County advises mortorists to slow down and proceed with caution while work is underway in this area. Read More
RCLC To Address Revenue Stabilization And Tax Policy Committee On Lab Prime Contractor GRT Issue
RCLC News:
The Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Committee of the New Mexco Legislature is meeting Monday and Tuesday in room 322 at the State Capitol.
An important item for Los Alamos County, on the agenda at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, is related to excluding prime contractors that operate national laboratories in New Mexico from paying Gross Receipts Tax (GRT).
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) Chair and Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales and RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero are scheduled to present information on a proposal to exclude prime contractors that operate national Read More
Quorum Notice: Council At Holiday Tree Lighting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council may attend the holiday tree lighting event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
A quorum may be present but no action will be taken. Read More
Eco Station And Overlook Convenience Center Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 23 And Nov. 24
COUNTY News:
The Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
There will be no residential or commercial trash and recycling collection service provided Thursday, Nov. 23 or Friday, Nov. 24.
Residents whose normal trash day falls on one of those days should place their materials out Wednesday, Nov. 22. Read More
Public Receives Update On Tourism Strategic Plan
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The public weighs in on the County’s strategic tourism plan during a meeting Nov. 8 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson speaks during the public meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comPAC 8 TV Schedule: Week of Nov. 17
PAC 8 News:Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Tonight
COUNTY News: - Approval of the Oct. 19, Environmental Sustainability Board Minutes Presenters: John Bliss
- Eco Challenge Presentation of Award Winners Presenters: Susan Barns
- Review and Discuss the Environmental Sustainability
Council Proclaims Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday
Councilor James Chrobocinski presents a proclamation to LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan during Tuesday’s Council meeting, recognizing Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation to recognize Saturday, Nov. 25, as being Small Business Saturday. Councilor James Chrobocinski presented to proclamation to Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Executive Director Patrick Sullivan during the meeting.
The proclamation read: Read More
Cub Scouts Participate In County Council Meeting
Local Cub Scout Pack 27 participate in Tuesday’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers. The Cub Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Here, they hang out with Councilor Antonio Maggiore who gave them a few insights about Council meetings and a quick tour of Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Cub Scout Pack 27 members salute the flag while leading the Pledge of Allegiance during the County Council meeting Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Former Los Alamos Residents File IPRA Complaint Against County
By MAIRE O’NEILLFormer Los Alamos residents John and Cindy Fraser have filed a complaint against Los Alamos County Council and County Custodian of Records Barb Ricci in First Judicial District Court seeking to enforce the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).
The complaint, filed Oct. 27, alleges the Frasers sold their home in Los Alamos in June to “escape then ongoing and escalating harassment by Los Alamos County employees”. It indicates that Attorney Hans Voss attempted to conduct a “pre-litigation investigation of facts alleged Read More
County Council Honors Youth Activity Center
Councilor Chris Chandler, center, presents a proclamation to Youth Activity Center Director Jordan Redmond during Tuesday’s Council meeting in Council Chambers. Redmond was joined by representatives from the YAC including Executive Director Joy Beery, third from right. The proclamation recognized November as the 35th anniversary of the Youth Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation to recongnize November as the 35th anniversary of the Youth Activity Center during its regular meeting Read More
Parks And Rec Board Makes Recommendation On Recreation CIPs
Public Works Director Philo Shelton presents the proposed recreation capital improvement projects to the Parks and Recreation Board during its meeting Nov. 9. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comO’Leary: Council Approves MOU With NCRTD
By Vice Chair Susan O’Leary
Los Alamos County Council
In our consent agenda during Tuesday’s Council meeting, we approved a request to provide North Central Regional Transit District with $350,000. This transit district serves a number of counties in Northern New Mexico and this funding is in addition to county funding for the county’s Atomic City Bus service.
The Council agreed to this specific action in April as part of our budget process and tonight’s action was merely fulfilling that agreement. Reading tonight’s agenda documents, I was reminded that Los Alamos County has Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 8–14, 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.
LISA CHAVEZ
Nov. 8 at 10:45 a.m. / Police arrested Lisa Chavez, 32, of Espanola in Santa Fe on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
CHRISTINA M. MARTINEZ
Nov. 8 at 12:52 p.m. / Police arrested Christina M. Martinez, 37, of Santa Cruz at 15th Street and Trinity Dr. and charged her with DWI.
KELLY DARLENE SNOW
Nov. 8 at 5:19 p.m. / Police Read More
Lane Closures At All Diamond Intersections Nov. 17
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico—
The Los Alamos County Traffic Sign Crew will be installing “Yield to Pedestrian” signs on traffic signal arms 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 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 will be lane closures as they install these signs on each traffic signal. Please slow down Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: - Approval of Minutes from Oct. 26, 2017
- Review and approve APPB meeting calendar for 2018
- WR Pottery Project –
Homebuyer Assistance Program Launches Tomorrow
COUNTY News:
Income-qualified homebuyers needing assistance to make a down payment on a home are invited to apply for Los Alamos County’s new Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) starting Wednesday, Nov. 15.
The County has contracted with Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) to oversee the program, which is funded by the County Council for $150,000 for the first year.
HAP is designed to help income-qualified homebuyers purchase a home by providing a loan for a down payment using County funds, without adding to monthly mortgage costs. The homebuyer makes no payments until the home is sold or Read More
Law Enforcement Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment From Los Alamos Community
LAPD News:
Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone announced today that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive Nov. 27 in Los Alamos to examine all aspects of the Los Alamos Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations and support services.
Verification by the team that the LAPD meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation—a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence, he said. As part of the assessment, agency personnel Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Housing Partnership Board
On the job in Los Alamos Monday night during a meeting in the New Mexico Bank & Trust Building, from left, Los Alamos Housing Partnership Executive Director Steve Brugger, LAHP Board Member Lesley Harelson who is vice president and Banking Center manager at NMB&T, Board Secretary Craig Wehner who owns Los Alamos Landscaping, Board President Karl Hjelvik who is an internal auditor manager with Zia Credit Union, Board Treasurer Carol A. Clark who owns and publishes the Los Alamos Daily Post, Attorney Debora Ramirez of Rodey Law Firm, Board Vice President Denise Terrazas who is president Read More
County Crew Prepares Holiday Lights Around Pond
A County crew works on the tree lights Monday night at Ashley Pond Park in preparation for the holiday season that is just around the corner. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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