County: Sidewalk Closure Begins Monday
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Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets crews will be installing a retaining wall and replacing the sidewalk on the south side of San Ildefonso between Camino Durasnilla and Camino Redondo due to erosion.
Pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the north side of San Ildefonso. The County will work to minimize the impact of the construction.
Direct questions regarding the closure to the Traffic & Streets Department at 505.663.1762. Read More
Public Meeting Targets Code Enforcement Concerns
During an interview about their upcoming meeting on code concerns, from left, Helen Milenski, Heather Ortega and her son Isaac Ortega, 8, Friday afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post on Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Spurred by her concern with code enforcement issues surfacing around town, local resident Heather Ortega intends to form a PAC called “Los Alamos County Citizens In Action”.
She and resident Helen Milenski are hosting a community meeting on the subject, 6-8 p.m. Monday in the White
Traffic Delays Expected On East Jemez Road
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Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) advise motorists to plan for traffic delays next Thursday through Friday on East Jemez Road.
DPU will trench and install an electric duct bank across six lanes of traffic west of the Eco Station at 3701 E. Jemez. Two-way traffic will be maintained and DPU will phase the construction over the two-day period to minimize the amount of disruption.
At 7 a.m. Thursday, DPU’s contractor will close the middle eastbound lane on E. Jemez to begin trenching. Eastbound through traffic will merge with exiting Read More
Scenes From LAFD Resuscitation Academy
Representatives of EMS agencies from throughout the state attend the classroom portion of the Resuscitation Academy hosted by Los Alamos Fire Department Friday at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos campus. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department EMS Division Chief Ben Stone, left, and LAFD EMS Training Coordinator Donna McHenry chat with Chief James Brothers of Maryland Resuscitation Academy at the LAFD-sponsored Resuscitation Academy Friday at UNM-LA. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Capt. James Benson of Abiquiu Volunteer Read More
Quorum Notice: Board Of Public Utilities Oct. 3
Council Proclaims Customer Service Week Oct. 2-6
Councilor Pete Sheehey, left, presents a proclamation to DPU Manager Tim Glasco and staff during the council meeting Tuesday declaring Oct. 2-6 Customer Service Week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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The Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Oct. 2-6 as Customer Service Week during its regular meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers.
A proclamation was presented to Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Manager Tim Glasco and DPU staff members.
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: In 1992, the U.S. Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week, a nationally Read More
Council Proclaims October Drug Free Month
Councilor Chris Chandler presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation at the County Council meeting Tuesday declaring October Drug Free Month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as a Drug Free Month during its regular meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. A proclamation was presented to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone.
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: It is the goal of all organizations who deal with the prevention of drug abuse to motivate people to more active participation in programs Read More
JJAB And County Library System Host Pizza & Paints
Samples of artwork a group of Los Alamos Middle School students created during the Pizza and Painting event Wednesay at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
A student provides an inspirational message in their artwork. Courtesy photo
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Los Alamos Middle School students met Wednesday afternoon in “The Zone” at Mesa Public Library for “Pizza and Painting.”
Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) sponsored the event in conjunction with the Los Alamos County Library System.
Twenty-five students created original art Read More
Council Learns About UWNNM Fundraising Campaign
United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Kristy Ortega along with UWNNM Board member and Fire Chief Troy Hughes make a presentation about the organization’s fundraising compaign underway, during public comment at the regular council meeting Tuesday night. Ortega provided informational rack cards to the County Council and Hughes encouraged people to give to the campaign, saying that every dollar the organization gets goes really far. For information, visit www.UnitedWayNNM.org. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Gerald Martinez Retires From DPU
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Power Systems Supervisor Gerald Martinez, center, celebrates his retirement after 15 years of service. His coworkers, including Deputy Manager – Power Systems Steve Cummins, left, and Jordan Garcia who is taking over his position, joined Martinez and others for a retirement luncheon Friday at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14
Councilor Rick Reiss, second from right, presents a proclamation to Fire Chief Troy Hughes, left, and members of his staff during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday in Council Chambers recognizing Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, declaring Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week, to Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes and members of his staff Tuesday night during the regular County Council meeting.
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: Los Alamos County is committed to ensuring Read More
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Operating Across New Mexico In October
NMSP News:Los Alamos High School To Induct 2017 Hall Of Fame Members
By RJ Montaño
Los Alamos Daily Post
rjmontano@ladailypost.com
It’s one of the highest honors an athlete can get to be inducted into any hall of fame – to be among a group of individuals considered particularly illustrious as players or coaches. On Oct. 1, Los Alamos High School will induct nine members into the Sports Hall of Fame 2017 Class.
Larry Baca
Sports: (Played) Football, Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling, Track & Field;
(Coached) 28 seasons, Boys’ Track & Field
Accolades: Several Coaching Awards
Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets Oct. 4
COUNTY News: C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
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Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting Aug. 2, 2017.
BPU, Council Weigh Finance Options For Replacing White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant
At left, DPU Deputy Manager Jack Richardson and DPU Manager Tim Glasco present finance options available for replacement of the White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant at the Sept. 21 BPU and Council joint meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The wastewater treatment plant in White Rock needs to be replaced and a discussion on how to finance the project was held during the Los Alamos County Council and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) joint work session Read More
ESB Tables Roll Cart Ordinance To Seek More Input
A local resident speaking during public comment at the Environmental Sustianability Board meeting Sept. 21 holds up motion detected lights that she uses to dissuade bears from visiting her home. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Members of the community turned out for the Environmental Sustainability Board meeting Sept. 21. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The proposed amendments to the Los Alamos County ordinance for preventing wildlife getting into trash cans ignited Read More
Manhattan Project Subcommittee Meets Friday
COUNTY News:
The Manhattan Project Subcommittee will meet at noon Friday in Room No. 330 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Review of background documentation
IV. Review of Previous committees/subcommittees’ work
V. Fuller Lodge Interpretation Plan effort
VI. Next meeting: Date/Time (TBD)
VII. Adjourn Meeting Read More
Quorum Notice: Art In Public Places Board Oct. 2
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Members of the Art in Public Places Board may attend a re-dedication of artwork from the former U.S. – Japan (NEDO) Demonstration Smart House at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at the second floor lobby of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
A quorum may be present but no board action will be taken.
The event is open to the public.
ESB And Eco Station Staff Conduct Walk Through Recyle Audit Of Roll Carts In White Rock Neighborhoods Friday
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Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board and staff from the Los Alamos County Eco Station will conduct a walk through of neighborhoods in White Rock Friday, Sept. 29 to survey recycle roll carts at the curb.
They are checking the carts for the volume of recycling placed in them, in order to assist them in evaluating options for route pick up and frequency of the future brush roll carts that will be added to the system and distributed next year.
Art In Public Places Board Meets Sept. 28
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