LAPD Dispatch Non-emergency Phones Are Temporarily Unavailable During System Upgrade
UPDATE: Dispatch phones are back service.
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Dispatch telephones (non-emergency number 505.662.8222) are temporarily unavailable while the phone system is moved over to a new UPS as part of a system upgrade.
Residents can call 505.412.2172 in the interim to reach Dispatch.
Phone service should be restored in approximately 30 minutes. Radios in Dispatch are not impacted. Read More
Los Alamos County CFO Joe D’Anna Retires Friday
Chief Financial Officer Joe D’Anna will retire Friday after 24 years of service to the County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com After 24 years of service to Los Alamos County, Chief Financial Officer Joseph D’Anna is retiring Friday. It is not a sad goodbye; D’Anna said he is leaving confident that the County’s finance division will continue to be successful with an excellent staff and strong leadership.
Helen Perraglio, formerly the deputy CFO, was named CFO and Melissa Myer has Read More
Local GOP Holds Special Meeting Aug. 10
GOP News:
A special Republican Party of Los Alamos County Central Committee Meeting is being called for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at UNM-LA, Bldg. 5, Jeannette Wallace Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to fill vacancies that exist on the County Central Committee, the State Central Committee and to elect a 1st Vice Chair.
All Los Alamos County registered Republicans are encouraged to attend.
Those with interest or questions regarding filling a vacancy in their Ward that would allow them to serve on the RPLA County Central Committee, the RPNM State Central Committee, or run for RPLA 1st vice chair,
Letter To The Editor: Can’t Get Better Than This!
By ZENA THOMASCommunity Winds Rocks Tuesdays At The Pond
Community Winds rocked this evening’s Tuesdays at the Pond. As a special treat, local resident John Courtright brought a massive trailer full of books to the event and gave them away to the crowd. He will be back to do the same at the Summer Concert Friday night at the pond. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Only The Brave Trailer (Granite Mountain Hotshots) Released
LAC News:Ashley Pond Concrete Replacement Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, July 31, crews will be replacing sections of cracked concrete sidewalk just west of the Ashley Pond Pavilion near the pond.
This warranty repair work is being performed at no additional cost to the County. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to be complete by Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Pedestrian access across this section of walkway will be limited for the duration. The public is advised to use caution when in the area and to stay alert for construction equipment and advisory signing.
The County appreciates the public’s patience during this time.
For questions Read More
ESB Members Get The Dirt On Compost
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Jennifer Baca shows a pile of compost to County Councilor Pete Sheehey during a tour Environmental Sustainability Board members took July 20. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Superintendent Jeff Ayers, far back, shows a piece of machinery that handles bio solids and squeezes out water from the solids. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com The composting operation at the wastewater treatment plant in Pueblo Canyon is not just environmentally Read More
Tourism Work Group Meets Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Tourism Work Group will meet at noon Wednesday, July 26 in Council Chamber in the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Approval of Manhattan Project subcommittee charter
IV. Review of Tourism Scenarios and polling questions
V. Public Meeting advertisement ideas
VI. Next Meeting Scheduled: Aug. 23, 2017 at noon in Council Chambers
VII. Adjourn Meeting Read More
County Presents Proclamation Of Friendship To Hiroshima, Nagasaki
From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Board Member Michael Redondo, County Council Chair David Izraelevitz and Los Alamos History Museum Director Judith Stauber show off the proclamation and paper cranes that will be delivered to the Nagasaki and Hiroshima in August. Izraelevitz presented the proclamation Monday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Historical Society board member Michael Redondo and Los Alamos History Museum Director Judith Stauber will present a Los Alamos County proclamation of frienship to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Read More
County Council Holds Closed Session Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. BUSINESS A. 9748-17 Closed Session Pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H) (2) Discussion of Limited Personnel Matters Presenters: County Council – Closed Session
3. ADJOURNMENT
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the County Human Resources Read More
Animal Shelter To Hold Volunteer Orientation
Getting ready to take home Casey, her newly adopted dog from the Los Alamos Animal Shelter is Debra Doty-Newell, left, with her niece, Rebecca Newell. Casey is one of 19 animals adopted since July 1 from the Shelter. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is holding a Volunteer Orientation Session 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 in the Conference Room in Building 101 at Pajarito Cliffs, according to Shelter Manager Victoria Murphy.
Volunteers must be 18 or older and complete the Read More
LAFD, LAPD Respond To Hiking Accident, Death Of Local 19-year-old Sunday In White Rock Canyon
Trevor Matuszak
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department and Los Alamos Police Department issued a joint statement today in response to media queries regarding the death of a young hiker Sunday evening in White Rock Canyon.
The hiker has been identified as Trevor Matuszak, 19, who was hiking with two friends in the area known as Hell’s Hole. Access to Hell’s Hole is at the south end of the cul de sac on Kimberly Lane in White Rock.
According to the accompanying hikers, Matuszak lost his footing in a steep portion of Hell’s Hole late Sunday afternoon and fell into the canyon. The area was too treacherous Read More
County Council To Host Regular Meeting Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. General Services Agreement No. AGR18-702 with Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,685.60 for the Purpose of Administering a Homebuyer Assistance Program for a Term Beginning July 26, 2017 through June 30, 2020 and the Option of Read More
County Council Holds Special Session Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will meet in a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 17-08; A Resolution Amending Certain Parts of Resolution 16-10 Regarding the Duties of the Los Alamos County Police Department and the Duties of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Department. Presenters: Councilor Pete Sheehey
6. PUBLIC COMMENT Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At County Assessor’s Office
On the job in Los Alamos at the County Assessor’s Office, from left, Assessor Ken Milder, Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez, Appraiser Marty Martinez, Chief Appraiser Lucas Fresquez, Assessment Specialist Nerio Gurule, Senior Assessment Specialist Betty Martinez and Appraiser Apprentice Curtis Valencia. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert At Ashley Pond
Scene from Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park featuring Taos/Austin singer/songwriter Mike Hearne, his Texas buddy singer/songwriter Shake Russell, and theirs, mine and Los Alamos’ good time buddy Taos singer/songwriter Jimmy Stadler. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dancers and spectators take in the music. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Happy dancers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Little boy shows off his fancy dance moves. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Little girl dances with daddy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Taking Read More
Los Alamos Arts In Public Places Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: - 5:30 p.m.
- This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
- 9730-17 Approval of Minutes from June 22, 2017
- Update on the Golf Course Hanging Glass Sculpture – Set date for dedication event Presenters: Libby
Mike Hearne With Shake Russell And Jimmy Stadler Play Summer Concert Series At Ashley Pond Tonight!
Tonight’s Summer Concert Series features singers/songwriters Mike Hearne, pictured, Shake Russell and Jimmy Stadler at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photoTonight’s Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series features Taos/Austin singer/songwriter Mike Hearne, his Texas buddy singer/songwriter Shake Russell, and theirs, mine and Los Alamos’ good time buddy Taos singer/songwriter Jimmy Stadler. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park.
Hearne lives both in Texas and Taos. He’s been playing solo, with Shake and with Jimmy and/or Read More
Get On The Bus! ACT Offers Free Rides During Summer Concert Series Every Friday
