Council To Consider 8 Percent Increases To Water, Sewer
BPU Member Stephen McLin reads the motion to approve an 8 percent increase in sewer rates during Wednesday’s regular BPU meeting. The County Council will consider the increase, along with an 8 percent increase to water rates at its July 25 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
As result of two motions passed at the June 21 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting, County Council will decide whether or not to increase water and sewer rates.
The board unanimously passed motions recommending council approve Read More
Metzger’s 70th Anniversary Festivities Embrace ‘Where Discoveries Are Made’ Brand
Metzger’s General Manager David Jolly showing off 70th Anniversary memorabilla. Courtesy photo
Metzger’s Hardware 70th Anniversary Memorabilia. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware is celebrating its 70th anniversary of serving the Los Alamos Community. As part of the festivities, Metzger’s is incorporating the “Where Discoveries Are Made” brand into its company mindset, upcoming anniversary events and 70th anniversary promotional materials.
“Metzger’s has been actively involved in the Los Read More
Los Alamos County Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
LAFD News:
By order of the Los Alamos Fire Department and effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
These restrictions are slightly less restrictive than Stage 2, which went into effect last week due to extreme fire danger. Weekend rainfall has helped ease the wildfire threat; however, LAFD will continue to monitor fire weather conditions and adjust as needed. Restrictions may increase or decrease, depending upon weather conditions developing over the next week.
Under Stage 1, the following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building, maintaining,
Letter To The Editor: Restore Office Of Sheriff Duties
By GREG WHITEOpen letter to the Council and all citizens of Los Alamos County concerning the illegal activity of the Council from last year until now in regard to the Office of Sheriff of Los Alamos County, giving the Council chair until Monday close of business to postpone the scheduled meeting until Thursday night so as to be able to revise the agenda to include the Sheriff’s budget and meet the required 72 hour notice for agenda publication, as well as leave the County one business day before the new fiscal year starts Saturday to make the necessary changes to comply with state Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sewer Rate Increase Warranted
By BRADY BURKE I went to the BPU meeting. There were about 15 people there and I was the only one that stood up to speak out against the increase on the sewer rate increase. I would have spoken out against the potable water increase, but they had a 45 page powerpoint presentation on power sources by some outside consultant where I could not understand her accent. That presentation was going to take hours and the Potable water issue was somewhere after that. My condolences to the BPU for having to stay.
My first comment to the folks that don’t go to these meetings is that you have no one to Read More
Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meetin 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 A. 9581-17 Presentation by Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus on Proposed CIP Projects Presenters: Harry Burgess, County Manager A – CIP Information from Los Alamos Public Schools
6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Los Alamos County Where’s Waldo Day
Los Alamos County Chief Surveyor Jason A. Romero, right, spots Waldo, (Recreation Specialist Eric Peterson) Friday wandering around Ashley Pond during the County’s 100 Days of Summer Fun! Courtesy photo Read More
County Hosts Wayfinding Survey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is embarking on the development of a new wayfinding program that will direct visitors and residents to various attractions and amenities around town.
Wayfinding encompass a variety of tools that help guide people to their destination, this includes signage, maps and digital tools. Wayfinding programs also help to establish an identity and reinforce a sense of place. Regions, cities, towns and communities of all sizes are establishing wayfinding programs to provide a better experience for their visitors.
The County has Read More
Public Weighs In On Wayfinding Plan
John Bosio of MERJE discusses one of the design options during the public meeting held June 15. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
As part of its effort to build up its tourist industry Los Alamos County contracted MERJE, a nationally recognized design firm, to produce a County-wide Wayfinding plan.
This recommendation came from the Manhattan Project Park Advisory citizen committee and Council approved funding for the effort for this fiscal year. During a public meeting held June 15 in Council Chambers, John Bosio Read More
Planning And Zoning Meets June 28
COUNTY News:
The next Los Alamos County Planning And Zoning Commission meeting is set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S): Staff Report For Planning and Zoning Commission Case No. SUP-2017-0010
5. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BUSINESS: Minutes from the Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting(s) May Read More
County’s Revised Stage II Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
By order of the Los Alamos Fire Department effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage II Fire Restrictions per the County Fire Prevention Code, Title 22. The Kiwanis Fireworks Show for the 4th of July is still scheduled.
The following acts are prohibited under Stage II Restrictions until further notice:
- Building or maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, or stove fire on public or private land. Propane grills can be used.
- Smoking. Smoking is allowed in vehicles, homes, and on paved/cleared surfaces only.
- Using fireworks, explosives or
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 18-20, 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 filed against them.
CARLOS L. TRUJILLO
June 18 / Carlos L. Trujillo, 20, of Santa was arrested on a warrant from another jurisdiction.
PAUL F. GEISIK
COLEMAN SMITH County Council Holds Closed Session June 27
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet in closed session June 27 to discussed limited personnel matters regarding the County’s contract employees compensation pursuant to Section 10-15-1 (H) (2) NMSA 1978). Read More
County Provides Bus Services For Friday Concerts
By KIRSTEN LASKEYThe newly-initiated Summer Concert Bus service was created to fulfill a need in the community.
DWI Program Coordinator Kirsten Bell explained the County’s DWI Planning Council presented to County Council a strategic plan last year.
The plan looked at the community’s needs and what residents seemed to be saying loud and clear was there wasn’t a way to get around town in the evenings and weekends. As a result, the DWI Planning Council partnered with Atomic City Transit (ACT) to provide the Summer Concert Bus service on
Public Addressing: Can Emergency Responders Find You In An Emergency?
COUNTY News:
It’s a serious matter facing communities across the country – and Los Alamos is no different: numerous homes and businesses are poorly marked or not marked at all with their street address, making it a real challenge for emergency services to answer a call for assistance.
The Los Alamos Fire and Police Departments are working together to provide the community with education that can help remedy the situation this summer, while the weather is nice and property owners are making outdoor improvements.
Think your home is already marked adequately? Try this simple test:
Stand Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools And County Partner In Duane Smith Auditorium Renovations
From left, Deputy County Manager Steven Lynne, Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, Los Alamos School Board President Jenny McCumber, Vice President Andrea Cunningham and Los Alamos Public Schools Dr. Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus hold up a check for $1.2 million Tuesday afternoon, which is the County’s contribution toward the renovation project at Duane Smith Auditorium. The school district is providing $925,000. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
Highly Anticipated 2017 ScienceFest Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Los Alamos Ranch School
SCIENCEFEST News:Author Lenton Malry At Mesa Public Library Thursday
Courtesy image
LIBRARY News:
“Let’s Roll This Train” is a memoir by one of New Mexico’s leading educators and public servants, Dr. Lenton Malry. Malry will give a talk at Mesa Public Library, 7 p.m. Thursday, in the Upstairs Rotunda.
Malry is a great storyteller, and he has an inspiring story to tell, having been raised in the segregated South at a time when access to housing, education, employment and even recreation were limited for Black people. His family prized education and public service and he has combined those two aspects of his upbringing in everything he has accomplished.
It Read More
Los Alamos Police Respond To Call Of Man With Gun At Smith’s … Arrest Gary Johnson Of Arizona Covered In Hate Group Tattoos
Los Alamos Police arrest Gary Johnson of Arizona this afternoon after responding to a call that a man had a gun at Smith’s Marketplace. Johnson had left Smith’s in his black pickup and police spotted him and pulled him over near 15th Street and Trinity Drive. From left, Cpl. David Boe, Chief Dino Sgambellone and Det. Daniel Roberts speak with Johnson and determine that he possessed a pellet gun and was driving on a suspended license. Upon seeing Johnson’s tattoos and recognizing that they were consistent with those worn by members of certain hate groups, Chief Sgambellone Read More
Scenes From Friday’s Red Elvises Concert
The Red Elvises rocked Los Alamos on Los Alamos Daily Post Night Friday at the Summer Concert. Tim Hayn on keyboards rocking it with a Los Alamos fan. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Everybody bellydance! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Red Elvises on stage Friday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Firefighters enjoy the show. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A huge crowd came out for the concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Igor Yuzov, lead singer and guitarist of the Red Elvises. Photo by Bonnie
