LAFD Prepares Six New Fire Units For Service
Los Alamos Fire Department personnel prepare six new trucks for service. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
LAFD firefighters train on new fire apparatus at the facility on DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Fire Department is in the process of preparing six new fire apparatus for service.
The six units include:
- Two Pumper Trucks capable of 1,500/gpm capacity;
- One Heavy Rescue Truck;
- One Light Rescue Truck;
- One Type Four Wildland Engine; and
- One Type Five Wildland Engine.
The pumpers and rescue trucks are replacements Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Holds County Convention March 20 At UNM-LA
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos will hold its Democratic County Convention at 6 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017 at UNM-Los Alamos, Building 5 (Wallace Hall), 4000 University Dr. in Los Alamos, NM.
Each Ward will elect a Ward Chair, Ward Vice-Chair and additional County Central Committee members.
The County Central Committee will elect the County Chair, County Vice-Chair and two State Central Committee members. State Central Committee (SCC) members will attend the SCC meeting Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Albuquerque.
The County Credentials and Rules Revision Committee meets Read More
Update On Pursuit Of USS Los Alamos
James Nesmith testifying Dec. 15, 2015 to Los Alamos County Council. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
On Dec. 15, 2015, the Los Alamos County Council unanimously passed and adopted a resolution endorsing the naming of a United States Navy Submarine as the U.S.S. Los Alamos.
That was the beginning of an intensive yearlong effort by the USS Los Alamos Commissioning Committee to gather documentation from across the state substantiating the wide spread support for our effort.
In that year, memorials were passed by both houses of the State legislature, and letters of support were obtained Read More
Councilor Rick Reiss At Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meeting In Washington, D.C.
From left, Santa Fe City Councilor Peter Ives, Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss and Santa Fe County Commissioner Robert Anaya at today’s Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Federal Legislative Agenda meetings in Washington, D.C.Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Golf Shop Hours Announced
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Thursday
Community Invited To Grand Re-Opening Of White Rock Municipal Complex 3 p.m. Thursday
COUNTY News:Authors Speak: Claude Phipps Still Wondering…. Mesa Public Library Feb. 23
LIBRARY News:
“Why is the day sky blue? Why is the night sky black?” These are just two of the many questions explored by Dr. Claude Phipps in his book “No Wonder You Wonder!” published by Springer International in 2016. Phipps will speak at Mesa Public Library, 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 in the Upstairs Rotunda. The talk will be followed by a book-signing.
Dr. Claude Phipps
Phipps has degrees from MIT and Stanford, and has spent his career in plasma physics and lasers, working for the national laboratories and then founding his own company, Photonics Associates LLC. In this book, he returns to his
Los Alamos Police Offer Reward For Bealls Break-In
Bealls Manager Valerie De Mello shows damage to the front window from a break-in early Monday morning at the store. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Burglar shatters glass early Monday morning to gain access inside Bealls in Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Police Department Investigative Unit is offering $250 for any information leading to the arrest of a suspect or suspects involved in a break-in early Monday morning at Bealls Department Store in Mari-Mac Shopping Center.
Bealls Read More
Ice Rink Closes For Season At 5 p.m. Today
Illustration of a meltng ice rink. Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
Due to the warm and sunny weather of late, the Los Alamos County Ice Rink is closing today for the season.
Public skating will run until 5 p.m. today and then the 2016-2017 Ice Rink season will be over. Staff will be working at the Rink over the next couple of weeks taking out the ice and preparing the facility for spring and summer activities.
Direct questions to the PROS Administrative Offices at 505.662.8170. Read More
Local Officials Lunch With State Tourism Commission
Members of the New Mexico Tourism Commission and the Tourism Department lunching Thursday at the Blue Window Bistro with Secretary Rebecca Latham, County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, County Economic Development Administrator Joan Ahlers, Los Alamos MaintStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox and LACDC Marketing Director Ryn Herrmann, before the quarterly New Mexico Tourism Commission meeting at Historic Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo Read More
Residents Express Thanks For Super Bowl Buzz Bus
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos DWI Planning Council and Atomic City Transit (ACT) provided safe ride services once again to Los Alamos residents. Although the ridership was not as high during this year’s Super Bowl as in past events, those who did take advantage of the free ride expressed their appreciation.
“The service worked like a charm; Armando at dispatch and Jonathan the driver were just wonderful,” Los Alamos resident Tina Sibbitt said. “I changed my return pick up time about three times due to having too much fun, and they were absolutely ok with that. Please give my thanks Read More
Notice Of Possible County Council Quorum Feb. 23
Pet Of The Week: Bingley The Cat
Bingley the Cat. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney PhotographyMeet New County Building Official Michael Arellano
Los Alamos County’s Chief Building Official Michael Arellano began his new job Feb. 13. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County’s new Chief Building Official, Michael Arellano, said working as a building official wasn’t a choice … it was fate.
“It was my path. I didn’t choose it. It chose me and I love it … wouldn’t have it any other way,” Arellano said.
Although he just started on the job Feb. 13, Arellano praised his co-workers and other County staff. “Everyone is so friendly. It’s a great Read More
Meet Los Alamos County’s New Economic Development Administrator Joan Ahlers
Joan Ahlers is the new Economic Development Administrator for Los Alamos County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Joan Ahlers landed her dream job. On Dec. 5, she started as the Economic Development Administrator for Los Alamos County.
Ahlers oversees the Economic Development Division, which addresses numerous issues including real estate and County property negotiations, housing and rehabilitation of existing housing issues, the new branding initiative, tourism and attractions and contracts with the local Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 1 To Feb. 14, 2017
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BYRON HENDERSONNotice Of Possible Quorum: APP Board
COUNTY News:
A notice of a possible quorum of members of the Art in Public Places Board at the White Rock Municipal Complex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been published and is available online here.
The event is 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the White Rock Municipal Complex at 139 Longview Dr.
Members of the Arts in Public Places may attend this ribbon cutting ceremony and a quorum may be present but no action will be taken by this board.
The public is invited to attend. Read More
Council Okays Special Election For Recreation Bond
County Councilor James Chrobocinski makes a motion to approve the special election for the $20 million recreation bond, which passed unanimously. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Council unanimously passed the resolution to hold a special election for a $20 million recreation bond during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The special election will be held May 23.
If voters approve the bond, Council anticipates utilizing up to $13.5 million of Capital Improvement Project funds in order Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Heads To Washington, D.C. Next Week
RCLC News:
SANTA FE — The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) is traveling next week to Washington, D.C. The RCLA will attend the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) meeting and other meetings with Congressional offices and Department of Energy (DOE) government officials Feb. 20-24 to discuss matters relating to LANL’s upcoming management and operations contract, workforce priorities, mission diversification and legacy waste cleanup.
Members of the RCLC Board of Directors attending the D.C. meetings will include Councilor Peter Ives of the City of Santa Fe, Councilors Read More
