2017 Special Election Update
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office is providing an update to the special election for the recreation bond. On May 2, there were 13,484 ballots mailed to registered voters, to date, the Los ALamos County Clerk’s Office has received 6,025 returned ballot envelopes and five unsigned ballot envelopes.
There are still a few more opportunities to return your voted ballot to the County Clerk. You may hand deliver your voted ballot in the proper signature envelope until 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Read More
County Names Helen Perraglio As New CFO
Members of the Los Alamos County Finance Department. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Helen Perraglio will be the new County Chief Financial Officer (CFO) replacing Joe D’Anna who will retire in July.
New County CFO Helen Perraglio
Perraglio was born and raised in northern New Mexico and comes to Los Alamos from the small town of Ojo Caliente. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2004.
She started her career in public accounting while becoming a Certified Public Accountant, Read More
NMAMA Names David Ploeger Of Los Alamos ‘Airport Manager Of The Year’
The New Mexico Airport Managers Association names David Ploeger of Los Alamos, center, Airport Manager of the Year. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
RUIDOSO—At the 2017 Annual Meeting of the New Mexico Airport Managers Association (NMAMA) May 10-12 in Ruidoso, Los Alamos County Airport Manager David Ploeger was named New Mexico Airport Manager of the Year.
This award goes to the airport manager who does an outstanding job in managing the airport and advancing aviation safety at his/her airport. Criteria includes administrative expertise, maintaining a safe and efficient airport, general
Bike To Work Day Canceled
COUNTY News:
This afternoon’s Bike to Work Day events have been canceled due to the weather.
The future date will be announced. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Clarification Of Rec Bond Funding Options
By Edward BirnbaumBoth sides seemed to agree that the improvements and new recreational facilities proposed would benefit many children and adults in the community. Several of the proponents emphasized how
Letter To The Editor: Rec Bond … Facts Not Factions
By TOM TIERNEYI found it an interesting curiosity that Tony Fox and Darren Meadows accused me of Falsehoods without providing any factual counter-arguments. (link)
In my prior letter, I voiced my concern that the County’s proposed Recreation Center would probably result in small business failures because the County would be competing unfairly with existing small businesses. My expressed concerns were rooted in the City of Santa Fe data that shows numerous business closures occurred when the Genoveva Chavez Community Center was created.
My observations are based on the following Read More
Council Green Lights Traffic Calming Measures
County Traffic and Streets Manager Dan Erickson addresses County Council on traffic calming issues. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
In an effort to resolve traffic speed concerns along North Road in front of Mountain Elementary School, the Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously during its regular meeting Tuesday night to proceed with the County’s plan get drivers to slow down.
This plan includes painting striping on the road, installing permanent digital signs and monitoring traffic habits on the road. Additionally, Council Read More
Notice: Possible Quorum At Environmental Board
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos County Council
By JAMES ROBINSONOn Tuesday, I got the privilege to once again participate in the selection of a new member for the Board of Public Utilities.
Although I was not selected I wanted to personally thank Chair Izraelevitz, Vice-Chair O’Leary, Councilor Chrobocinski, Councilor Sheehey, Councilor Reiss, Councilor Chandler, and Councilor Maggiore for their kind words and tough questions.
I especially like to thank Vice Chair O’Leary and Councilor Chrobocinski for voicing their support for my nomination during the first round of voting. I have worked with both these councilors Read More
Letter To The Editor: Using One’s Vote On Rec Bond As Revenge For Unrelated Issue Is Not Rational
By JANINE TULENKO
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 10-15, 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.
CRYSTAL HOLGUIN
May 10 / Crystal Holguin, 29, of Espanola was arrested on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
ELIAS JON LOVATO
JOSHUA PADILLA-SPANARKELClean Up Los Alamos Day Another Sweeping Success!
Clean Up Los Alamos Day Appreciation Luncheon May 13 at Ashley Pond Park Pavillion. Courtesy photoCommunity Invited To Cheer On Special Olympics Athletes And Police In Torch Run Thursday
SPORTS News:
The community is invited to cheer on Special Olympics Los Alamos athletes and Los Alamos Police Department personnel as they head out towards the Jemez Thursday morning on the Law Enforcement Torch Run, according to local organizer LAPD Cdr. Oliver Morris.
Participants will leave the Justice Center at approximately 7:30 a.m. and head west on Trinity Drive and onto West Jemez Road and the members of the public can show their support along the way. Park Rangers from Bandelier National Monument will join the run this year.
LAPD is raising funds again this year for the annual Torch Run, Read More
Los Alamos Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Dog That Attacked Another Dog At Rover Park Sunday
This dog is not the dog suspected of attacking another dog but rather the image of a dog that strongly resembles the dog in question. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying the owners of a dog that attacked another dog last weekend.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. Sunday at Rover Park. The suspect dog was described as possibly a male “cane corso” or a very similar looking mastiff type dog, black in color and weighing about 100 pounds.
It appears that a couple with a stroller came to get the dog under control after it attacked Read More
Community Invited To Chat With Two Councilors At Los Alamos Farmers Market 9-11 a.m. Thursday
COUNTY News:
Two members of the Los Alamos County Council will host a booth 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the Farmer’s Market.
This is an informal setting open to residents who would like to stop by with comments, concerns or questions. Voter Information Booklets for the upcoming May 23 Recreation Bond Election will be available at the booth.
Other Council-hosted booth dates include:
- June 15;
- July 20;
- Sept. 14; and
- Oct. 19.
The Council also hosts a booth during the County Fair, which is Saturday, Aug. 12. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Patrick Brenner’s Toxic Email
By KHALIL SPENCERKhal “a less toxic rabble rouser in LA” Spencer. Read More
Letter To The Editor: CIP And Bonding Process Flawed
By JIM REDMANSuggesting to softball players, golfers and others that unless they support the bond issue they won’t get improvements is misleading. Associated with the bond is $13 million of CIP money, so money available for recreation.
Letter To The Editor: In Appreciation Of The Post
By ROB BARANThis is the first town I have ever seen where the Press is open and accessible, and so heavily relied on. I am glad to see such a healthy, vibrant, and civic forum.
You’ve been putting these opinion pieces up at your own cost, but it has been an invaluable service. Regardless of how the vote turns out, thank you for making ALL (pro and con) of our voices heard!
Los Alamos County Quorum Notice Thursday
