Letter To The Editor: Clearing Up Confusion On Rec Projects
By STEPHANIE NAKHLEHRecent letters to the editor reveal some confusion about the results of the May 2017 Rec Bond election. To be clear, the Rec Bond question was whether to raise property taxes to proceed with five recreation projects. By a narrow vote, the town declined to support a property-tax increase. However, many citizens—those who voted for the bond and quite a few who voted against it—made it very clear that they want to see individual projects move forward.
Some of the most vocal critics of the Rec Bond pleaded with Council to find “a better way” to fund the projects, in fact—they Read More
Letter To The Editor: Paradise Lost? Los Alamos’ Tragedy Of The Commons
By MICHAEL ALTHERRThe mountainous environment surrounding the Los Alamos townsite truly makes our community a unique and special place to live. Pajarito Mountain, standing tall and visible from most of the county, is the crown jewel. It would be unusual to find someone who has not wandered the flanks of Pajarito Mountain in summer or winter.
Now that crown jewel is up for sale for the bargain price of $1.25 million. That’s 750 acres at a price of $1,700/acre with the lodge and out buildings, equipment and cellular infrastructure thrown in for free! For comparison, the value that the Read More
Letter To The Editor: Unfathomable That Council Would Even Consider Proceeding With Rec Projects
By ROBERT PELAKShin: To Councilors James Chrobocinski And Susan O’Leary: Don’t Splash Our Cash!
By LISA SHIN, PresidentOn August 8, 2017, Councilors Chrobocinski and O’Leary will present “Discussion and Possible Action Relating to Proposed Changes to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund.” There will be recommended action on recreation projects for the bond election which failed on May 23, 2017.
The following are my recommended actions:
I strongly recommend that the $13.4 million of CIP funds be used to improve existing facilities: the golf course and softball fields. The Splash Pad had an estimated cost of $720,000 Read More
Letter To The Editor: County Council Overrides Voters
By BRADY BURKEThis week’s County Council meeting may be standing room only!
During the upcoming County Council meeting Tuesday Aug. 8, the County Council is going to propose passing the items of the REC Bond, which were rejected by the County voters in May.
The two Councilors presenting the items for approval, James Chrobocinski and Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, are the subjects of a County investigation into an Ethics violation for their involvement in these items. According to the Los Alamos Daily Post (link), a complaint has been filed stating that both were involved in a Political
Proclamation Of Friendship From Los Alamos County Presented To Officials In Hiroshima, Japan
Kenji Shiga, director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, holds a Proclamation of Friendship from Los Alamos County. With him are Yasuyoshi Komizo, chairperson of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation; Judith Stauber, museum director of the Los Alamos History Museum; and Michael Redondo, member of the board of directors for the Los Alamos Historical Society. Courtesy photo
Representing Los Alamos, Michael Redondo and Judith Stauber respond to members of the Japanese media in Hiroshima. Courtesy photo
A Los Alamos Read More
Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert
The Summer Concert moved to Fuller Lodge Friday to avoid a thunderstorm. The crowd listens as Jim Lauderdale performs. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jim Lauderdale performs one of his songs. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Local bluegrass band Higher Ground traded sets with Jim Lauderdale Friday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The gang from LANB hands out glowing armbands. LANB sponsored Friday’s Summer Concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLos Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
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Los Alamos County Holds Emergency Exercise
Los Alamos County’s emergency management skills were put to the test during an emergency exercise Thursday at the Municipal Building. The County’s law enforcement, first responders and emergency management as well as various County departments participated in the functional exercise, which the Department of Public Utilities developed. The exercise simulated a threat to Los Alamos Canyon Dam. Courtesy/Julie Williams-Hill
Los Alamos County employees check out fake pictures of Los Alamos Canyon Dam as it begins to hypothetically breach during Thursday’s Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. White
By RICHARD NEBELJim Lauderdale Performs Summer Concert In Fuller Lodge
Jim Lauderdale performs tonight at the Summer Concert. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
The great singer-songwriter-performer Jim Lauderdale returns to Los Alamos for tonight’s Summer Concert at 7 p.m. sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank.
Lauderdale performs country, bluegrass, roots rock and R&B. He is the winner of the Americana Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and host of the Music City Roots TV show.
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Get On The Bus! Free Summer Concert ACT Rides
County Council Notice Of Possible Quorum Aug. 12
COUNTY News:
QUORUM NOTICE: Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Los Alamos County Fair.
The County Council is hosting a booth 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12 at Ashley Pond Park.
A quorum may be present but no action will be taken. Read More
LAFD Responds To Oven Fire At El Viento Home
The Los Alamos Fire Department responded to an oven fire Thursday evening at 100 El Viento off Barranca Road. There were no injuries and there was only minor damage to the home. The Los Alamos Police Department controls traffic on Barranca Road during the operation. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Firefighters at the home where an oven fire occured Thursday on El Viento Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Firefighters clean up after an oven fire Thursday evening at 100 El Viento. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Brent Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Nebel
By GREG WHITE
Los Alamos
I really enjoy debating with people but that requires facts and all Mr. Nebel offers is hyperbole about corrupt police as well as deputies (link).
And he’s apparently oblivious to the fact that New Mexico has been far and away the state leading the nation in violent crime as well as all other crime since long before 1980. Yes, I suppose now you’ll dig up some FBI stats to disprove this – just make sure you adjust for per capita population.
I’m surprised he says he backs our police as he seems to be afraid and distrustful of law enforcement in general. Read More
Los Alamos County, LANL And Summer Interns Partner To Test Cutting Edge Technology
From left, UNM student Ben Narushof, UNM post-doctorate Ali Ozdagli, UNM Assistant Professor Dr. Fernando Moreu, LANL Engineering Institute’s Dr. David Mascarenas, first year doctoral student JoAnn Ballor from Michigan, University of California in San Diego student Miranda Mellor, Southern University and AM College student Oscar McClain and County Engineer Eric Martinez are partnering to test hololens, which are being modeled by Moreu. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
UNM Assistant Professor Dr. Fernando Moreu demonstrates how hololens work. Read More
Chrobocinski Hosts Meeting On County Nuisance Code
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski has set a meeting for 10 a.m. Friday with local residents unhappy with the manner in which the Los Alamos Municipal Code addresses non-compliance issues for maintenance of property and structures within the County.
The meeting, which will be held at Chrobocinski’s office at 1475 Central Ave., Suite 220, was scheduled by local resident Heather Ortega and Chrobocinski after he joined in a discussion of complaints Read More
Transportation Board Meeting Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Transportation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 in Room No. 110 at the Municipal Building, located at 1000 Central Ave.
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
- Please Limit Public Comment to 3 Minutes.
4. LIAISONS’ REPORTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of the July 6, 2017 Transportation Board Minutes
- Presenters: Brian O’Neil, Chair of the Transportation Board
6. OLD BUSINESS
- Possible
County Contracts With Santa Fe Attorney To Investigate Ethics Complaint Filed Against Two Councilors
Attorney John B. Pound Los Alamos County has contracted with Santa Fe trial and appellate attorney John B. Pound to conduct an investigation into an ethics complaint filed against County Councilors Susan O’Leary and James Chrobocinski. The complaint was filed by former resident Patrick Brenner in connection with the two Councilors involvement with a Political Action Committee during the recent Recreation Bond Election.
County officials said total compensation of the contract is not to exceed $12,000 Read More
Letter To The Editor: County Councilors Should Not Be Swayed By Bullying
By CRISTINA OLDS and ELENA E. GIORGOIn light of the threat of lawsuits against the County made at the July 26 council meeting, it seems ill-advised to discuss further the resolution to expand the Sheriff’s duties and authorities until the legal matters are resolved. Similarly, efforts to modify the County charter under the cloud of legal challenges should be postposed pending a resolution of those issues. The County should not be swayed by the bullying of a few county residents.
Furthermore, when Los Alamos citizens voted for the current Sheriff, they did so knowing
