Letter To The Editor: Don’t Call Police For Pizza
By GLENN MICHELLos Alamos
I too attended the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday. I too heard Councilor Tony Maggiore state that the council has previously strayed beyond their purview. I am of two minds about this.
On the one hand it might be better for the county if drafting ineffective and irrelevant resolutions, and then pontificating about them for hours was ALL the county council did. On the other hand perhaps the county would actually benefit if the county council stuck to county business. One can argue either side of this.
People, the county council is not a platform for influencing
Second Half Property Tax Due By May 10
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County would like to remind property owners that the second installment for 2016 property tax bills becomes delinquent after Wednesday, May 10.
Payment must either be made in person at the Customer Care Center by 5 p.m., May 10 or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The Customer Care Center is in the Municipal Building lobby at 1000 Central Ave., and open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payments should be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Payments also are accepted through a property tax Read More
Couple Nets $20K After Suing County For Millions
Assistant District Attorney Kent Wahlquist, right, speaks with Juan M. Gonzales following his wife’s hearing last month in Magistrate Court in Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comFormer Los Alamos residents Juan M. Gonzales and his wife Briana Dimick-Gonzales have received $20,000 from Los Alamos County in settlement of two lawsuits. The law suits were filed in October and December of 2015 in U.S. District Court and alleged civil rights violations.
According to the settlement agreements, signed Read More
Letter To The Editor: There Will Be A Time For Compassion But For Now Immigrants Must Be Vetted
By MARTHA JONES
Los Alamos
After reading the proposed resolution constructed by Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, and agreed upon by Council Chair David Izraelevitz, I too am voicing my opinion.
The history of immigration in our country has had different issues to take into consideration over the past two centuries. Our government has had to implement various policies and procedures about immigration to fit our needs. From the very early days in 1875 restrictions and policies barred convicts and prostitutes from entering. In 1882 they added to the list “paupers and mental defectives” Read More
County Bike Flow Trail Project Presentation Thursday
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the regularly scheduled Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, Open Space meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Room 110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson is presenting a talk on the Bike Flow Trail Project. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Budget Time, Los Alamos … Let’s Not Go Down A Rabbit Hole
By GEORGE CHANDLERBudget time, Los Alamos! Once more down the rabbit hole.
Our Sheriff is the wabbit, leading us on. Even though the voters last fall simply chose to keep the office as it was then (register sex offenders, wear the Hat), he now approaches the council announcing that the result was a mandate to expand the office so he can provide unspecified “services” to the tune of $348,118 (link).
Now we see the end game: TOYS! A $65,000 ¾ ton truck with a gooseneck hitch for transporting HORSES – to scenes! A $46,000 passenger vehicle for carrying the FLASHING LIGHTS and SIRENS. Read More
Mari Mac Stores Close During Gas Leak Probe
The ladder on LAFD 1 reaches over the roof of Bealls Department Store after employees reported a suspected gas leak. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
LAFD units parked at Mari Mac Shopping Center Saturday morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A firefighter at the controls on LAFD 1 as firefighters and county employees check gas lines on the roof. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department responded in force at around 11 a.m. today to reports of a possible natural gas leak at Bealls Department Store
Los Alamos Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Los Alamos Police Cpl. Adele McKenzie and Case Coordination Specialist Deni Fell of Los Alamos County Social Services Division speaks with community members at their National Crime Victims’ Rights Week table Friday inside Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comSeveral agencies observed National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Los Alamos and White Rock Friday with a community outreach event coordinated by Los Alamos Police Cpl. Adele McKenzie. This year’s theme is “Strength, Resilience, Justice”. Read More
Vending At County Summer Concert Series
COUNTY News:
West Road Closed 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. Saturday!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Traffic Division has been informed by LANL that they will be closing West Road Saturday, April 8. West Road is owned by LANL and the closure is necessary for safety reasons as tree trimming activities will occur between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in this area.
West Road is the road that leads into Los Alamos Canyon to the Ice Rink and frequently used by motorists to access Pajarito Mountain. Motorists will need to travel through the LANL security portal in order to access Pajarito Mountain during these hours tomorrow.
NCRTD Board Honors Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey
NCRTD Chair/Mayor of the Town of Taos Daniel Barrone, right, and NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro, second from right, present Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, second from left, with a plaque recognizing him for his service to the NCRTD Board. Courtesy photo
NCRTD News:
The Board of the North Central Regional Transit District today honored Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey for his three years of service to the NCRTD Board and the residents of the District.
During that time, Sheehey also served as Chair of the NCRTD Board Finance Subcommittee.
Daniel Barrone, NCRTD Read More
Celebrate National Poetry Month With The Library
The Poe-Tree in the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
National Poetry Month is celebrated in libraries and schools each year in April. The Los Alamos County Library System has a full calendar of poetry-related events, beginning with a poetry reading by Los Alamos Native Allison Cobb at 1 p.m., Sunday in the White Rock Branch Library.
Los Alamos Native Allison Cobb. Courtesy photo
Cobb will read from her latest book, After We All Died, as well as from the manuscript for an ongoing project, “Plastic, an autobiography.” She was a finalist for the National Poetry Series Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sheriff Seeks To Build Empire
By CORNELL WRIGHT On The Job In Los Alamos: At Mesa Public Library
On the job in Los Alamos at Mesa Public Library celebrating 6th Grade Month, from left, Joy Charles, Rosemary Sartor and Elly Olivas. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Council To Take Up Sheriff’s Office Budget
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comBy MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
It’s suspected that the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office FY 2018 budget request will draw some interesting discussion during upcoming budget hearings slated for April 17, 18, 24 and 25.
County residents voted 5,284 to 4,825 in November to reject an attempt by several Los Alamos County Council members to abolish the Office of Sheriff and combine all his remaining duties with those of the police department. Now, Sheriff Marco Lucero says he has submitted his budget Read More
Splash Pad Project Part Of Recreation Bond
Mock-up of proposed Splash pad. Courtesy/LAC
Deputy Public Works Director Jon BulthuisRecreation Bond Projects: Part One
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
White Rock has received several new additions over the years from the visitor center to the new branch library. It may receive another new feature, if voters pass the $20 million general obligation bond in May. A splash pad is one of five proposed projects the bond would help fund.
During its regular meeting Feb. 14, County Council approved a special election for the bond. The special election is a mail-in ballot the County Clerk’s Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 29-April 3, 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 against them.
RACHEL ANN WEISS
March 29/Rachel Ann Weiss, 26, of White Rock was arrested on a District Court warrant.
MATTHEW HUDGINS
March 29/Matthew Hudgins, 30, of Los Alamos was arrested on a charge of battery against a household member.
ANDREW M. CHAVEZ
March 30/Andrew M. Chavez, 25, of Espanola was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant.
Los Alamos County Unveils New Website
Senior Web Developer Pam Justice presents the new website for Los Alamos County at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Justice explains that the new website was necessary because the former site was 8 years old and no longer supported by Microsoft. She added that the objectives for the new site include reducing costs, improving services and improving communication. Justice showed the site’s homepage, saying, ‘It’s pretty cool.’ Several County Councilors voiced their agreement. Councilor Pete Sheehey said, ‘Good work, Pam. We’re impressed.’ Read More
Council Proclaims April As ‘Donate Life Month’
Kathie Walters, an organ donation recipient, accepts a proclamation declaring April ‘Donate Life Month’, from County Councilor Rick Reiss during Tuesday night’s regular County Council. ‘It’s important to acknowledge someone who has benefited from organ donations,’ Reiss said. ‘It is Kathie Walter’s birthday today and we celebrate that day with you, Kathie.’ Walters said it was the fourth birthday she has celebrated thanks to her organ transplant. She added that Tuesday also was Reiss’ birthday. Photo by Kirsten Read More
