County Council Receives Update On MPNHP
Los Alamos Site Manager of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Charlie Strickfaden provides an update on the park during the Oct. 10 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Work is progressing on the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP), the Los Alamos County Council learned during its regular meeting Oct. 10. The park’s Site Manager Charlie Strickfaden gave a short presentation to the Council about the park.
In his presentation, Strickfaden identified the draft version of the park’s purpose: “Managed Read More
Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News: - I. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION (From 12:00-1:30 LTAB Will Attend this Session in Council Chambers.)
- A. Tourism Strategic Plan Update (1) 10007-17 Becky Zimmerman, Design Workshop and Tourism Work Group
- II. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS 1:30 pm (5 min)
- A. Call to Order/Introductions
Council Hears Code Enforcement Program Details
Los Alamos Resident Helen Milenski updates the County Council on Citizens in Action’s survey regarding the County’s enforcement program. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comCode enforcement continues to be a hotly debated and discussed issue. During the regular County Council meeting Oct. 10, both County staff and members of the public spoke about the issue.
During public comment, Los Alamos resident Helen Milenski updated County Council on a community survey she and other members Read More
County Council Holds Work Session Tuesday
COUNTY News: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
- A. Briefing to Council by Leslie Geyer, Chair of the Personnel Board.
- Presenters: Leslie Geyer, Chair of the Personnel Board
- B. Regional Development Corporation (RDC) To Present An Annual Update Including a Briefing On The General Mission And The REDI Initiative.
Scenes From An Evening Of Arts And Culture
Los Alamos High School’s Schola Cantorum performs during the Evening of Arts and Culture event Friday night at Fuller Lodge. The event spanned nine locations throughout the downtown area and featured 20 presentions from poetry and sculpture to jazz music and Broadway showtunes. An Evening of Arts and Cultures kicked off October as Arts and Culture Month and it orginated from the Arts Forum, a collection of local art entities spearheaded by the Los Alamos Arts Council. The forum is made up of Los Alamos Community Winds, Fuller Lodge Art Center, the Los Alamos Little Theater, Hillstompers, Read More
Officials Paint Domestic Violence Awareness Rock
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and others turn out this morning to paint a Domestic Violence Awareness Month message on the rock on N.M. 4 in White Rock. ‘You are a hero, because you are changing the world by saying no to abuse.’ –A domestic violence abuse victim. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurt Steinhaus helps paint a Domestic Violence Awareness Month message this morning on the rock on N.M. 4 in White Rock. Courtesy photo
The White Rock rock shares the message that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Library System Announces Winners Of ‘Design A Bookmark’ Competition
Blayne Bingham’s entry to the Design a Bookmark competition. Bingham won in the sixth grade category. Courtesy photo
Ellery Rathburn’s entry to the Design a Bookmark competition. Rathburn won honorable mention in the third grade category. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
In May, the Los Alamos County Library System revived its Design a Bookmark competition for students.
“We were so excited to bring this program back after a few year hiatus,” said Head of Youth Services Angie Manfredi. “It’s a fun activity for the kids and the library gets some cool new bookmarks Read More
County: Tourism Work Group Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Tourism Work Group will meet at noon Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Room # 330 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Branding Implementation Information
III. Community Indicators
IV. Preview of Public Meeting
V. Public Comment
VI. Next Public Meeting Scheduled: Nov. 8, 2017 at 6 p.m. in Fuller Lodge
VII. Adjourn Meeting
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An Evening Of Arts & Culture Friday!
LAFD Elite Combat Challenge Team Reaches High
Los Alamos Fire Department Driver-Engineer Gregg Hecathorn opens the hood on the Department’s burn car prop while demonstrating how firefighters extinguish vehicle fires during a training demonstration Monday for the community. Hecathorn normally drives and runs the truck’s pump panel but opted to ‘play’ a little. He is a member of the LAFD Firefighter Combat Challenge Team. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter Combat Challenge Team members, from left, Aron Williams, Kevin Kamplain, Gregg Hecathorn, David Apodaca Read More
Public Input Requested For ADA Transition Plan
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department is developing an ADA transition plan. The plan’s initial focus includes sidewalks and curb ramps. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department is seeking the public’s input on its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
In March, Wilson & Company, an engineering firm from Albuquerque, was hired by the County to assemble the plan. A first draft of the plan was presented to the Read More
Scenes From LAFD Station 4 Open House
Daisy Scouts from Troop 10074 participate in activities planned for them at an open house Wednesday evening at Los Alamos Fire Department Station 4 on Diamond Drive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Iris Polski tries the driver’s seat for size in a fire truck Wednesday evening at LAFD Station 4. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Two and a half year old Robby Minotti gets busy pulling rope at the open house Wednesday evening at LAFD Station 4 on Diamond Drive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
LAFD Firefighter Dwight Williams, his wife Anna and Read More
Los Alamos 4-H Registers 2017-2018 Participants
Los Alamos 4-H volunteer chief rifle instructor Sha-Marie Arnaudville registers Caleb and Rebecca Moss for 4-H shooting sports Wednesday evening at Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club as their mother, Angela Moss looks on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Extension Agent Carlos Valdez, left, and Michael O’Neill, youth activities coordinator for Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club and 4-H archery and shotgun coach were on hand Wednesday to explain 4-H opportunities at the open house. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Maria Smith and Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 10, 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.
DESIREE NITZ
Oct. 10 at 12 a.m. / Los Alamos police arrested Desiree Nitz, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
TYSON M. COLLINS
Oct. 10 at 9:04 p.m. / Los Alamos police arrested Tyson M. Collins, 24, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. Read More
County: Community Services Survey On Open Forum
COUNTY News:Los Alamos Police Hire Victim Assistant
By Chief Dino SgambelloneAs the Los Alamos Police Department participates in bringing recognition to October’s Domestic Violence Awareness month, we would also like to extend our welcome to our newest addition to the department, the Victim Assistant.
The Victim Assistant acts as a liaison for victims, providing services to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, dating violence and other related issues. The Victim Assistant provides support to the victims of crimes with information about the options available to them. Read More
LAPD Releases Sketch Of Robbery Suspect
Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call L.A Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282 or LAPD dispatch at 505.662.8222 and ask to speak to Det. Joey Robinson. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Investigations Section is seeking the identity of a male suspect in a robbery that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Smith’s Marketplace, 751 Trinity Dr.
The suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall, and possibly 25-30 years of age.
A witness observed the male suspect leave in a vehicle that was a dark colored full-size 4-door pickup Read More
PCA Expresses Concern With Pajarito Mountain Land Privatization Arrangement In The Works
PCA News:
The Pajarito Conservation Alliance, (PCA) a 501(c)4 non-profit community organization focusing on information, advocacy, and volunteer work to protect the ecosystems and outdoor experience of the Pajarito Plateau, is concerned about a new arrangement in the works that would completely privatize Pajarito Mountain, contrary to citizens’ prior understanding. See https://pajarito.org/news/201 7/10/4/pajarito-mountain-land- privatization.
PCA members sent the following letter to the Los Alamos County Council Oct. 2 expressing that concern:
Dear Dr. Izraelevitz Read More
Firefighter Eric Gallegos Earns 5-Year Service Award
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter Eric Gallegos receives his five-year service award Monday from Battallion Chief Steve Saiz, left, and Deputy Chief Steve Dawald. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County 4-H Open House Today
