Historic Preservation Advisory Board
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Boardmeets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 in the Fuller Lodge Throne Room.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda
A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes (1) 9641-17 Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting June 7, 2017 Recommendation: I move that the Board approve the Minutes for June 7, 2017. Presenters: Mark Rayburn 1 – June 7, 2017 HPAB Meeting Minutes DraftAttachments:
Daily Postcard: Crew Fishes Algae From Pond
Daily Postcard: A county crew working Thursday to fish the algae out of Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall Read More
Scenes From Safety Town Graduation
Safety Town graduates sing for their family and friends Friday at Mountain School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Safety Town graduates in their police hats today at Mountain School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus addresses parents and families of Safety Town graduates today at Mountain School. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone addresses Safety Town graduates and their famililes at today’s graduation. Sgambellone introduced the Read More
Transportation Board Meeting July 6
COUNTY News: Please Limit Public Comment to 3 Minutes.
Presenters: Brian O’Neil DRAFT
Final Update On Diamond Drive Water Line Break
COUNTY News:
Diamond Drive at 36th Street re-opened around 3:30 p.m. today following repair of a water line leak.
Los Alamos County Public Works crews will continue to monitor the roadway through the holiday weekend for any signs of compromise after today’s water leak. No impacts for commuter traffic this evening. Read More
Update: County Public Works Fix Broken Water Line
A little after 2 p.m. today, Los Alamos County workers were fixing a hydrant on 36th Street and Diamond Drive. A worker explained when the hydrant was fixed, water valves were re-opened to return water to residents; however, when one valve was turned back on, water started leaking. So the valve was turned off again and workers planned to dig up the valve to see what the problem is and fix it. Residents still have water in their homes, he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County workers fixing a hydrant when a water main broke this afternoon on 36th Street and Diamond Drive. Photo Read More
Alert: Water Line Break At Diamond And 36th Street
COUNTY News Alert:
There is a water line break on Diamond Drive east bound at 36th Street.
Crews are responding but it may impact some commuters traveling that direction this evening.
More details will be published as soon as available. Read More
FOS Volunteers Raid Los Alamos Animal Shelter
Friends of the Shelter volunteer Wendee Brunish boxes up harnesses for removal from the Los Alamos Animal Shelter as Shelter Manager Victoria Murphy looks on. Brunish said the harnesses were purchased by FOS at the request of FOS volunteers for their use. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Friends of the Shelter Board President Wendee Brunish unlocks Bucky, the donation dog, to remove him Tuesday from the Animal Shelter. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Friends of the Shelter volunteer Mary Timmers, left, is assisted by Los Alamos Animal Shelter manager Read More
Environmental Services Offers Help To Recycle Glass Correctly
Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda checks out material deposited in the glass roll-off dumpster at the Los Alamos County Eco Station Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Cardboard boxes and plastic bags were mistakenly tossed in with glass recycleables. Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda said people tend to use a disposable container to haul their glass to the recycle bin but instead of removing the glass from the container, everything gets tossed into the bin. The Eco Station does offer free yellow plastic tubs to hold glass recycleables. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com LAPS Presents CIP Plans For Leased Facilities
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus makes a presentation to County Council regarding the school district’s proposed capital improvement projects to some of its lease facilities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Public Schools officials presented three capital improvement projects to Los Alamos County Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night in hopes the Council will approve capital improvement funds for the projects at a future meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus discussed the projects, Read More
LAPD Holds Active Shooter Training: ‘Run, Hide, Fight’
Los Alamos Police Officers Sgt. Chris Ross, left, Cpl. Jack Casias and Sgt. Daniel Roberts teach an Active Shooter class today at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The instructors taught to the phrase ‘Run, Hide, Fight’, telling people to run if they can, hide if they are stuck, and if the shooter finds you, then fight with whatever you can from hot coffee to sharp pencils. LAPD already has taught this class to Los Alamos Public Schools staff as well as at Zia Credit Union, the Los Alamos Teen Center and various Los Alamos National Laboratory buildings. The goal of the training Read More
Bandelier Hosts Annual Naturalization Ceremony July 4
A previous Naturalization Ceremony at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS Photo
BANDELIER News:
For Americans, July 4th is traditionally a day to celebrate freedom and independence. For the sixth year, Bandelier National Monument is proud to partner with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to host a naturalization ceremony at the park on that day.
Fourteen candidates, after working for years to fulfill their requirements, will be taking the oath and becoming the newest citizens of the United States.
The ceremony begins Read More
Ashley Pond Algae Treatment Continues
COUNTY News:
Parks Superintendent Jeff Humpton provided an update today regarding recent activity to treat algae in Ashley Pond. The algae has been noticeable to visitors who inquired about whether or not the pond water was “healthy” and was first identified as an issue last year.
The County contracted with a specialist, Jason Rector from Wildcat Environmental, to help with pond management. Last fall, Rector treated the algae in the pond with a product that is an environmentally friendly, safe algaecide. Additionally, the County released 30 sterile grass carp into the pond. The carp Read More
Boy Scout Troop 222 Attends County Council Meeting
Boy Scout Troop 222 attends Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers. The troop was there to earn their communication and merit badges. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Ranked #3 Of Best Public Schools In U.S.
EDUCATION News:
Out of 2,770 counties in the United States, research conducted by Niche finds that Los Alamos County is ranked the #3 County with the Best Public Schools in America.
This ranking assesses 2,770 counties in the U.S. The same methodology is used to produce the Public Schools Grade for each ranked county as well as additional places.
Statistics are primarily obtained from the U.S. Census and represent the most recent data available. This ranking is based on the average Niche K-12 Overall Grade for every public school serving the area, where each school is weighted by Read More
Los Alamos Municipal Court Closed July 3-4
COURT News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court will be closed Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4.
The Court will reopen Wednesday. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At County Attorney’s Office
On the Job in Los Alamos is Legal Assistant Melissa Salmon today at the County Attorneys Office in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Closing Costs In Los Alamos County Among Lowest
Closing costs in Los Alamos are among the lowest in the state. Courtesy/©iStock/manley099
SmartAsset News:
Closing Costs are a crucial aspect of buying a home, and in its third annual study, financial technology company SmartAsset shows where they are lowest.
The study measures closing costs as a percentage of median home value at the county level and Los Alamos County was among those with the lowest closing costs in New Mexico.
Additional information on the study, including the full methodology, results, and interactive map can be found here: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/closing-costs#newmexico Read More
Letter To The Editor: Don’t Let Shelter Animals Suffer
By BRYAN BENNETTLAPD And Friends Of The Shelter Part Ways
A dog at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter looking dapper in a snazzy bowtie. Courtesy/Don Taylor Photography
The Board of Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter late last week announced the indefinite suspension of its volunteer program in support of the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
A statement released to local media says the Board feels this is an appropriate time for the Friends to “focus exclusively on assisting privately-owned companion animals and their families and private rescue organizations, including groups such Read More
