LAFD Marks Five Promotions
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, far left, congratulates Department members on their promotions. From left, Division Chief Kelly Sterna, Captain Luke Washburn, Captain Michael Cayton, Driver Engineer Evan Pulliam and Driver Engineer Daniel Gandara. Courtesy/LAPD
Newly promoted Los Alamos Fire Department Division Chief Kelly Sterna, right, is pinned by Retired Division Chief Francisco Martinez, left, and Retired Battalion Chief Adam Muller. Courtesy/LAFD Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 20 To Sept. 22, 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.
GERALD ESPINOZA
Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. / Police arrested Gerald Espinoza, 35, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
TABATHA ANNJOYCE JONES
Sept. 21 at 1:37 p.m. /Police arrested Tabatha Annjoyce Jones, 34, of White Rock at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with embezzlement of between $2,500 and $20,000.
Celebrate The Arts This October!
County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, left, presents Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Patrick Neher with a proclamation recognizing October as Arts and Culture Month at Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Los Alamos Youth Football And Cheerleading League Embezzlement Case
LAPD News:
Based on the continuing investigation of embezzlement from the Los Alamos Youth Football and Cheerleading League, Los Alamos Police Det. Ryan Wolking is seeking information from participants of the league, businesses or individuals who donated to the league, or anyone from whom the league would have received cash, checks, or some other form of payment.
Specifically, LAPD is requesting information relating to financial transactions being processed or handled by the league’s former president Tabatha Jones of White Rock.
All information should be directed to Det. Wolking LA-93 Read More
Letter To The Editor: Keeping A Tidy Yard Is More Than Just Appearances Sake
By DELIA CRUZ-MURPHY
Los Alamos
I understand people are upset by the County Codes calling for people to maintain the weeds in their yard, or minimize the rotting carcasses of cars, and just the general tidiness of one’s yard.
While I do understand I cannot sympathize, nor excuse this risky behavior. Keeping a tidy yard is more than just appearances sake, it is about the real pressing issue of Public Health for the Community. We live in a part of the country where Bubonic Plague, Hantavirus and Mosquito Borne Illnesses are a continuous concern. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) on Read More
Labor Board Dismisses Prohibitive Practices Complaint Against LAPD
Sgt. Monica Salazar-Casias, president of the International Union of Police Associations, Local No. 14 and Vice President Cpl. Ben Irving chat prior to Monday’s prohibited practices complaint hearing. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board members, from left, Eppie Trujillo, Felicia Orth and Trey Frazier discuss a prohibited practices complaint against the Los Alamos Police Department Monday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
County: Trinity Drive Lane Closures Oct. 2-6
COUNTY News:
As part of 20th Street Extension Project, construction crews will be connecting new water and gas lines to existing underground utilities on Trinity Drive at the intersection of 20th Street.
This work requires temporary lane and sidewalk closures on Trinity Drive near 20th Street, scheduled as follows, weather permitting:
- Monday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 6, eastbound right lane.
For more information or questions, contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us.
The County thanks the community for its continued patience and cooperation. Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk Registers New Voters
Los Alamos County Clerk Office staff members take part in National Voter Registration Day Tuesday in the lobby at the Municipal Building. The event was part of a massive 50-state effort to register thousands of voters. In addition to being at the Municipal Building, clerk staff went to Starbucks and Los Alamos High School. Here Office Specialist Jordan Duran, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez, seated, Election Manager Gloria Maestas and County Clerk Naomi Maestas stand ready to register new voters. As of noon Tuesday, Clerk Maestas reported that 10 people had registered to vote. If people missed Read More
Rio Grande Norte Chapter Of The 99s Paint Compass Rose At Los Alamos County Airport Saturday
Members of the Rio Grande Norte Chapter of the 99’s organization painted a compass rose Saturday morning on the runway of the Los Alamos County Airport. It was explained that the compass is used by pilots to calibrate in their aircrafts. This particular compass is 42 feet in diameter. The 99’s is an international organization of women aviators. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Daniel Lind of Albuquerque helps paints the compass rose Saturday morning at the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Connie Smith of Santa Fe helps paint the compass Read More
Two Vehicle Crash At 15th And Central
Both drivers are fine but this Nissan car owned by Los Alamos resident Becky Shankland, left, sustained some major damage from a collision with a truck this afternoon in the intersection at 15th Street and Central Avenue. No injuries were reported at the scene and the driver of the truck was cited for running a red light. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
This Nissan truck sustained minor damage this afternoon from a two vehicle crash at 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Police on scene to sort out the situation following this afternoon’s crash at 15th Read More
LAFD Bike Team Demonstrates Safety To Girl Scouts
The Los Alamos County Fire Department Bike Team over the weekend discuss and demonstrate bicycle safety with local Girl Scouts. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Fire Department Bike Team discuss and demonstrate bicycle safety with local Girl Scouts. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Fire Department Bike Team discuss and demonstrate bicycle safety with local Girl Scouts. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Fire Department Bike Team discuss and demonstrate bicycle safety with local Girl Scouts. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Fire Department Bike Team discuss and demonstrate bicycle safety Read More
County Celebrates Customer Service Week With Community Event In Municipal Building Lobby Oct. 4
COUNTY News:
In celebration of Customer Service Week, Oct. 2-6, the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center will sponsor an informational event 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the Municipal Building lobby at 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public are welcome to drop by for refreshments. Various County departments will host tables in the lobby with information on projects, programs and services during the event.
The U.S. Congress created national Customer Service Week in 1992, and it is traditionally held the first week in October.
Representatives of the Customer Care Center will receive a proclamation Read More
Letter To The Editor: It’s Not About The Weeds, Ms. Austin
By KHAL SPENCERLetter To The Editor: Time Los Alamos Bans All Food For Humans
By PAM GARRETTJoin The EcoChallenge Oct. 11-25
COUNTY News:
When you hear about the fires in the Northwest, or watch pictures of the flooding that has killed thousands of people from Nepal to Florida, when you watch refugees fleeing drought-enhanced conflicts all over the world, do you wonder if there are changes you can make in your daily life that would make a difference?
Are you looking for ways you can live more sustainably, reduce your impact, and improve your life, your community and the planet? Even small, personal actions have a global impact, the legendary flap of a butterfly’s wing that starts the storm that ends Somalia’s Read More
Tourism Work Group Meets Wednesday
COUNTY News: 
The Tourism Work Group will meet noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Building 1 conference room at the Pajarito Cliff Sites.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Review of Public Meeting/Survey results
III. Review of Strategic Directions
IV. Next Steps
V. Public Comment
VI. Next Meeting Scheduled: Oct. 17, 2017 at noon, location: TBD
VII. Adjourn Meeting Read More
County Council Holds Regular Meeting 6 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. today, Sept. 26, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Proclamation declaring the week of October 2-6, 2017 as “Customer Service Week” in Los Alamos County (accepted by representatives of the Customer Care Center). Presenters: County Council – Regular Session
Summer Flower Baskets Coming Down
A worker removes the summer flower baskets hanging on the pole Sept. 13 at 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Summer flower baskets come down from the pole at 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Severed Power Line Cuts Power To Western Area
Power went out briefly Saturday in the Western Area due to this severed power line at the corner of 46th Street and Sandia Drive. Photo by Daren Savage
County utility workers arrive Saturday at the scene in the Western Area to repair a severed power line. Photo by Daren SavageSaturday afternoon Los Alamos Western Area residents experienced a short blackout due to a severed power line at the corner of 46th Street and Sandia Drive.
The power went out at approximately 3:15 p.m., and was restored by 4:15 p.m.
One young resident who lives across the street from the Read More
LANL Director Shares Insights At Radioactive And Hazardous Materials Committee Meeting At UNM-LA
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan speaks to legislators at the Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee meeting Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Sen. Carlos Cisneros, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, Rep. Steven Smith and Sen. Richard Martinez listen to the Lab Director’s presentation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LANL Director Charlie McMillan, left, responds to a question about Lab safety from Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
