Council Proclaims Clean Up Los Alamos Day April 29
From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Member James Robinson, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and County Councilor Antonio Maggiore hold up a proclamation for Clean Up Los Alamos Day, which is April 29. The proclamation was made during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Approves Brand Action Plan
Jim Glover of the Idea Group of Santa Fe, left, and Dave Hayduk of HK Advertising present the Brand Action Plan Tuesday night to the County Council during its regular meeting. Council approved the Brand Action Plan 7-0. Glover defined a brand as the municipal’s reputation. Branding, he said, is managing that reputation. The essence of Los Alamos’ brand is: ‘cultivating curiousity and creating aha moments.’ The Council was impressed with the presented plan. ‘I feel we are in good hands,’ Councilor Antonio Maggiore said. Councilor James Chrobocinski Read More
Letter To The Editor: Zero = A Lot? PAC Math
By DAVID NORTHLos Aamos
That “self-sufficient” quote appeared in a March 23 front-page Los Alamos Daily Post article. Anticipated annual costs include $546,210 for the rec center, $298,376 for the leisure pool, $37,432 for the splashpad, and $60,695 for the baseball fields. That’s a tidy $942,713 total.
The losses will have to be covered by the County every year for as long
LAFD Seeks Vendors For Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond
COUNTY News:Council Tables Immigration/Refugee Resolution
The proposed resolution on the treatment of immigrants and refugees in the U.S. unleashed a firestorm of comments and emotions during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. The resolution stated, ‘It is our moral obligation to treat all refugees and immigrants as we would be treated, with justice and compassion.’ Its stance on immigration and refugees spurred shouts of anger and tears of gratitude from citizens throughout the discussion on the resolution. Support and opposition for the resolution seemed Read More
Home Renewal Program Cycle 2 Opens April 17
A contractor for the Los Alamos Home Renewal Program applies the final color coat on a stucco project in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
A stucco crew for the Los Alamos Home Renewal Program applies the final color coat on a stucco project in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Stucco workers apply a final color coat to a house funded during the first cycle of the Home Renewal Program. Work is wrapping up this Spring on 10 out of 11 projects that were funded. The next cycle for applications opens April 17 and closes May 31. Visit www.losalamoshousingpartnership.org or call 505.662.8918 for details. Read More
Letter To The Editor: So Let’s Stop Hyperventilating
By KHALIL SPENCER
Los Alamos
I was out of town for a week but managed to read Pete Sheehey’s proposed resolution (link) while sitting in a Washington, D.C. area hotel and thought it was interesting but not anything to set off anyone’s blood pressure.
Therefore, I am a little amazed at the hyperbole in Mr. Antos (link) and Ms. Shin’s (link) letters. Nothing in the resolution says anything about being a “sanctuary city”, but it does reaffirm our commitment to treat everyone here with “respect, justice, and compassion”. So what exactly is wrong with that?
As far as Lisa Shin’s comment regarding Read More
County Accepting Applications To Fill One Utilities Board Vacancy
COUNTY News:Police Seek Help Identifying Dogs In Photo
The Los Alamos Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying two dogs pictured in this photo standing outside of the fence. The picture was taken by a witness as these dogs roamed near the area where a smaller dog was killed and they are believed to be the culprits. Anyone with information to help identify the owner or location of these dogs is asked to call the LAPD at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Council Proclaims Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 2-8
County Councilor Chris Chandler, center, presents a crime victims’ rights week proclamation to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cpl. Adele Girmendonk during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Los Alamos County Councilor proclaimed April 2-8 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
The proclamation states that between 2015 and the first half of 2016, while violent crime in the nation increased 5.3 percent, Los Alamos experienced an 11.4 percent decrease in violent crime and property Read More
County Council Amends Disclosure Policy
Los Alamos County Council, from left, Chair David Izraelevitz, Chris Chandler, James Chrobocinski, Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Antonio Maggiore. Courtesy/LACBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Despite some controversy, the Los Alamos County Council adopted its 2017 Council Procedural Rules at its March 21 regular meeting. However, there were two items that caused considerable debate.
Councilor Rick Reiss voiced strong opposition to the amendment requiring Council to disclose outside employment, memberships and financial interests and he voted Read More
Los Alamos County Publishes FY2018 Proposed Budget
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has published the second year of its proposed biennial budget. Information has been updated for all FY2018 projections that were first forecasted in April 2016 in year one (FY2017) of the budget, based on current spending, revenue forecasts, and Council direction.
Citizens are encouraged to access the document on the Finance Office/Budget page of the County’s website: click here.
Reference copies also are available at both public libraries and the Customer Care Center (Municipal Building lobby).
A “Citizen’s Guide to the Budget” summarizes the budget in Read More
Police Remove Unruly Passenger From Local Bus
Los Alamos police arrive at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday at the scene of a report of an unruly passenger on an Atomic City Bus that pulled over on Central Avenue near Knecht Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Suspected unruly passenger Daniel Merrill, 29, of Los Alamos exits the bus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Suspect Daniel Merrill gets loud and is instructed to turn around and place his hands behind his back by LAPD Ofc. Gabriel Nieto as Sgt. Monica Salazar Casias stands by with the bus driver. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos police arrived Read More
LAPD Seeks Information About Two Canines That Killed Small Dog On Acoma Lane
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying and locating two dogs that recently attacked and killed a smaller dog at a residence on Acoma Lane.
A witness observed the two large dogs, one brown and the other black, enter the yard where a smaller dog was standing at about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. The two large dogs killed the smaller dog and left the area. The witness didn’t know the breeds of the dogs in question. Los Alamos police and animal control officers searched the area to locate the dogs but were unsuccessful.
Anyone who knows the location or owners Read More
LAFD Responds To Smoke Odor Near Loma Linda
Los Alamos Firefighters respond to a call tonight of a smoke odor around Loma Linda on North Mesa and are on the scene searching for the source of the odor. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Several LAFD trucks are on the scene of a smoke odor around Loma Linda on North Mesa. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
A Los Alamos County utility truck also is on scene with firefighters responding to a call tonight of a smoke odor around Loma Linda on North Mesa. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Rejects DPU Water Supply Plan
Hydrologist Amy Ewing discusses the Long Range Water Supply Plan during the March 21 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
After lengthy discussion, Los Alamos County Council agreed revisions need to be made to the County’s Long Range Water Supply Plan
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During its regular meeting March 21 in Council Chambers, Council voted 6-1 to reject the updated 40-year plan as presented and directed the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to correct wording concerning the Incorporated County of Los Alamos. The Council wanted certain Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 20-28, 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.
EMILY ORR
March 20 / Emily Orr, 20, was arrested on a magistrate court bench warrant for probation violation. She was arraigned Mar. 27.
ADRIAN E. TAYLOR
March 25 / Adrian E. Taylor, 58, was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated or driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more.
CONNER J. WINBURN
March 25 / Conner J. Winburn, 23, Read More
Nature Center: Los Alamos County Department Of Public Utilities Presents Water Is Life 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Jack Richardson shares the story of water Tuesday evening at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Jen Pelz discusses vertical challenges to water storage in the Rio Grande watershed Tuesday evening at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is bringing four speakers and a film to the Los Alamos Nature Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.
The evening starts with a discussion about local rivers and water issues by four speakers followed by a break with refreshments and a chance to meet the speakers. Afterward, they will show the documentary Read More
National Crime Victim’s Week April 2-8
For more information: Contact the Los Alamos Police Department, Victim Assistant, 505.663.3511 (Free service. No police report required.) This project is supported by a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Project subgrant awarded by the National Assocociation of VOCA Assistance Administrators under a Victims of CrimeAct (VOCA) grant from-Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Dept of Justice. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Considers Resolution On Treatment Of Immigrants And Refugees April 4
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete SheeheyLos Alamos County Council members will consider adopting a resolution regarding the just treatment of immigrants and refugees in the United States when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the Municipal Building.
Councilor Pete Sheehy was instrumental in having the resolution prepared. He read a letter to his fellow councilors at a February work session asking them to consider discussing the issue with County residents and consider passing a resolution on the issue.
The letter stated that Read More
