Council Approves Brush & Bulk Collection Changes
From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Chair John Bliss, Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule and Public Works Director Philo Shelton answer Council questions about the board’s recommendation for the brush and bulk collection program during Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
During its meeting Tuesday night, the Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved changing the way brush and bulk items are collected in this community.
Council approved the Environmental Sustainability Read More
Judge Denies Release To Man Accused Of Taking Deadly Weapon Into Los Alamos County Detention Center
Jeremiah Colson awaits his status hearing Monday in District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost
A man accused of taking a deadly weapon into the Los Alamos County Detention Center Dec. 29, was denied release Monday in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe.
Jeremiah Colson, 36, of Albuquerque had been conditionally released on bond in November pending the outcome of a drug trafficking charge from July 2016 in Los Alamos. He was arrested Dec. 27 in Rio Arriba County on charges of trafficking of a controlled Read More
County Council Hears DWI Strategic Plan
DWI Planning Council Coordinator Kirsten Bell briefs County Council on DWI Strategic Plan during Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
DWI Planning Council Coordinator Kirsten Bell gave a presentation Tuesday evening to the Los Alamos County Council on the Los Alamos County DWI Strategic Plan. The Council approved the motion to participate in the local DWI Grant and Distribution Program 7-0.
The plan was developed by the Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council. The strategic planning process was facilitated more than three separate sessions Read More
Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt Accepts Top City Job In Bedford, Texas
Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt in his office today at the Municipal Building has taken a new job in Texas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comAfter almost seven years working as the Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt is moving on in his career. Bosshardt has accepted a position as city manager for Bedford, Texas. He will begin his new job in April.
“It’s a natural progression in my career; it’s the next step,” Bosshardt said.
He added he has a defined set of colleagues and friends in the Dallas area. Plus, with 98 percent of Bedford Read More
Webelos Cub Scouts From Pack 422 Learn Role Of County Councilors In Local Government
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski meets with Webelos Cub Scouts from Pack 422 this afternoon in Council Chambers to discuss the role of a Councilor in County government, which is a requirement for their Citizenship Badge. Courtesy photo Read More
Tourism Commission Meeting Underway At Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, right, welcomes New Mexico State Tourism Commissioners holding their quarterly meeting this afternoon at Fuller Lodge. From left, Chris Stagg of Taos, Jennifer Kimball of La Fonda in Santa Fe and Scott Hutton of Hutton Broadcasting in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham, right, with from left, Belia Alvarez, John Garcia and George Brooks at the quarterly Tourism Commission meeting underway at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo‘Uncommon Valour: The Battle For Iwo Jima’ Sunday
World War II historian and author Historian Nancy Bartlit
LIBRARY News:
Historian Nancy Bartlit and Manhattan Project National Historical Park interpretive ranger Kirk Singer will host a showing of the Canadian documentary Uncommon Valour: The Battle for Iwo Jima at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, which is the anniversary of the invasion of Iwo Jima.
The late Bill Hudson, a former Marine and Los Alamos High School swim coach, is featured in the film. Hudson made a practice of showing this film each year at the Library. In memory of Hudson’s custom, it is being shown again with introductory remarks
Ice Melts As Season Draws To Close At Local Rink
As the days grow warmer the ice is beginning to melt at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. This happens each year around this time explains Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Chris Wilson. The rink typically closes for the season near the Presidents Day weekend or the week after. ‘The user groups work with us very well this time of year. It is always safety first certainly, and sometimes we reschedule activities for later in the day as needed,’ Wilson said. Photo by James Chrobocinski
Los Alamos ice rink. Photo by James Chrobocinski
Los Alamos ice rink. Photo by James Chrobocinski Read More
Community Development Dept. Remodel Underway
Workers with Santa Fe Specialties are renovating the Community Development Department’s front office today inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. CDD Director Paul Andrus decided to launch the remodel to enhance customer access to the permitting section in the front of the office. The work is expected to be completed this week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Library Announces Spring Book Club Hillermania
Author Anne Hillerman at a previous book signing. Courtesy photoLIBRARY News:
Wouldn’t it be fun to be able to talk to someone about the latest book you’re reading? The Los Alamos County Library System is coordinating just such an event with its Spring Book Club. The library is taking the opportunity to catch up on Anne Hillerman mysteries, Spider Woman’s Daughter and Rock With Wings, so that when Hillerman comes out with her newest book they will be ready to roll.
The libraries have gotten several copies of the first two mysteries, in all kinds of formats, including large print,
Environmental Sustainability Board Presents Brush/Bulk Recommendations To Council 6 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:
The Environmental Sustainability Board is presenting its recommendation for the Brush/Bulk Item quarterly collection program to the Los Alamos County Council at the 6 p.m. Council meeting today in Council Chambers.
The members of the ESB and staff from Los Alamos County Environmental Services spent more than a year collecting data and community input to put this proposal together for the County Council to review.
The intent of this plan is to satisfy the challenges presented to the ESB board, while addressing concerns about the current program and its future.
The meeting is open Read More
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Wednesday
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Gretchen the dog. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney PhotographyNotice Of Possible Quorum: Board Of Public Utilities At White Rock Municipal Complex Ribbon Cutting Feb. 23
2017 Los Alamos School Board Election Results Official
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office completed the required canvass process to certify and finalize the 2017 School Board Election results for the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (UNM-LA) School Board.
The Canvass Board met at 1 p.m. today in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The board consisted of Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, LAPS Superintendent, Dr. Cynthia Rooney, UNM-LA Chief Executive Officer, the Honorable Pat A. Casados Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge and County Clerk Naomi D. Maestas.
During the canvass process, Read More
New Los Alamos County Community Services Director Brings Love Of Recreation And Outdoors To Job
New Los Alamos County Community Services Director Brian Brogan. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
For new Los Alamos County Community Services Director Brian Brogan, public service has been a lifelong career. He joined the County Jan. 17, following the retirement of Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan.
“I’ve always been attracted to recreation activities and the outdoors and getting people involved in the outdoors,” Brogan said during an interview today with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
In fact, he said, “I visited Read More
Scenes From County Science & Engineering Fair
LAHS 9th grader Lillian Petersen is awarded the CB FOX Overall Best of Show Award for her project on Climate Change during Saturday’s County Science & Engineering Fair in the Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Derrick Key/ladailypost.com
LAHS 9th graderJake Werner with his Tesla Coil. Photo by Derrick Key/ladailypost.com
Science and Engineering Fair awards ceremony Saturday in the Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
K-5th grade Science and Engineering Fair projects fill the Dance and Drama classroom Saturday Read More
2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Board Election Results
Winners of the 2017 School Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board races, from left, Sheila Schiferl Position 5 and David Sutton Position 1 on the UNM-LA Advisory Board. Michelle Hall (not pictured) ran unopposed for re-election to Position 2. Stephen Boerigter District 2 and Ellen Ben-Naim District 1 were elected to positions on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Elections were held Tuesday for the Los Alamos School Board and the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Advisory Board.
A total of 1,432 votes were cast. Read More
New Exhibit At Mesa Public Library: Artist Livy Snyder
Courtesy photoLAFD: Preventing Burns In Your Home
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