Golf Course Water Main Repaired Sunday Evening
COUNTY News:
A water leak in a 16-inch water main that was discovered at the golf course on Friday evening was repaired by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities crews late Sunday evening.
Initially, DPU reported that repairs would be delayed until Monday, Feb. 6, after safety became a concern Friday night. The water main proved to be deeper in the ground than anticipated and additional safety equipment was needed to prevent unstable soil from collapsing on crews. DPU expected to receive the additional shoring equipment by Monday. Rather than shut water service off to 1,600 Read More
ESB Presents Recommendation Regarding Brush & Bulk Item Collection Program To County Council Feb. 14
Example of a bulky brush pile ready for pickup. Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
At the Feb. 14 Los Alamos County Council meeting, the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) will present its findings and recommendation regarding the Brush and Bulk Item Collection Program.
The following recommendations will go before County Council for review and approval:
Final Recommendation:
- Collect brush only utilizing an “Organic Yard Trimming Roll-Cart,” and offer a paid scheduled collection for bulk items.
Alternative A:
- Collect brush only on a quarterly basis and offer a paid scheduled collection
Sheehey: Trump’s Executive Order On Immigration
By PETE SHEEHEYEditor’s note: Councilor Pete Sheehey delivered the following statement at Tuesday’s County Council work session in White Rock:
President Trump’s Jan. 27 Executive Order suspending visits or immigration to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries for three months, and stopping processing or entry of any refugees for four months, has caused tremendous controversy.
The courts will decide whether or not this order violates anyone’s rights to due process or equal protection under the US Constitution and law. I am compelled to speak on Read More
2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Advisory Board Election Unofficial Results
Final vote totals posted at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Los Alamos County Municpal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost 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 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.com
Vote Until 7 p.m. In LAPS & UNM-LA Board Election
Poll workers assist voters obtain ballots for the 2017 LAPS and UNM-LA Advisory Board Election late this afternoon in the Municipal Building. Los Alamos County Elections Manager Gloria Maestas told the Los Alamos Daily Post that as of about 4:45 p.m. today, 311 votes were cast at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and 489 were cast at the library in White Rock. The County Clerk’s Office also has received 352 early/absentee ballots delivered in person and another 19 sent in by mail. The polls close at 7 p.m. today. Results will be published in the Los Alamos Daily Post as soon as received this Read More
Alert: Lane Closures At Diamond & Canyon Feb. 8-10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic Division will be setting up for lane closures at Diamond Drive and Canyon Road Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 10 to allow for installation of illuminated hospital signs.
The work will begin at 9 a.m. and shut down for the lunch hour starting at 11:30 a.m. through 1:15 p.m. and end each day at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Drivers are urged to proceed carefully through this project zone.
Direct questions or concerns regarding this project to County Traffic and Streets Division Manager Daniel Erickson at 505.662.8113. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Votes On Recreation Bond Election Resolution At Regular Meeting Feb. 14
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $20 million recreation bond package with a mail-in ballot this May. If the bond vote passes, the Los Alamos County Council voted at its Dec. 20 regular meeting to supplement the bond with an additional $13.4 million in County funds to build a multi-generational pool, splash pad and a recreation center with a multipurpose activity center that houses two gymnasium spaces, a running track and indoor ice arena, as well as golf course and softball field improvements.
The next step in the process is for the Council to vote Read More
State Tourism Commission In Los Alamos Feb. 15
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Tourism Commission will hold its next quarterly meeting 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Historic Fuller Lodge (Pajarito Room) in Los Alamos. The meeting is open to the public and those interested in issues impacting tourism are encouraged to attend.
Items for presentation and discussion include a legislative update from Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham; a report from New Mexico Hospitality Association President and CEO Jennifer Schroer; and presentation about the Los Alamos Community Engagement Project from Los Alamos County branding consultants Dave Read More
Sheriff Lucero Weighs In On Controversial Bills
By Sheriff Marco V. LuceroAs most are aware, since becoming your elected sheriff here in Los Alamos, I have remained active at our state’s legislature during each session. I want to make the community is aware of my stance regarding some controversial bills that I have been supporting and opposing, and the reasons for my positions.
I will first discuss Senate Bill 22 (SB-22), which is being sponsored by Sen. Michael Padilla. This bill, should it pass, would require a vote of the people to amend our state’s constitution requiring person(s) running for the office of sheriff to have Read More
2017 LAPS And UNM-LA Board Election Is Tuesday
Campaign signs for some of the candidates vying for seats on the LAPS Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board line Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Tuesday is election day for seats on the Los Alamos Board of Education and UNM-LA Advisory Board. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registered voters to cast their ballots.
Election Day Polling Places:
- White Rock Library / Multi-Purpose Room at 10 Sherwood Blvd.; and
- County Municipal Building / B & C Room at 1000 Central Ave.
Sample Ballots:
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Golf Course Water Main Break To Be Repaired Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities reports this evening that repairs to the water main break discovered Friday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be delayed until Monday, Feb. 6.
DPU made the call Friday evening when safety became a concern. The water main proved to be deeper in the ground than anticipated and additional safety equipment needed to prevent unstable soil from collapsing on crews would be needed.
DPU was able to secure this equipment for Monday. Rather than shut water service off to 1,600 customers on North and Barranca Mesas over the weekend, Read More
Notice: County Website Unavailable Saturday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County website will be unavailable Saturday, Feb. 4, due to regularly scheduled maintenance. Read More
Alert: Possible Disruption Of Water Service To North Mesa And Barranca Mesa
News Alert:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are reporting a water line break at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
As of 3:30 p.m. today, crews are deployed and are taking immediate action.
DPU warns that North and Barranca Mesas may lose water or experience a decrease in water pressure while repairs are underway.
Crews estimate that repairs will be completed by 8 p.m. and water to North and Barranca Mesas will return to normal. Read More
Community Celebrates Fuller Lodge’s Re-Opening
Officials prepare to perform the ceremonial cutting of the red ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the newly renovated historic Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Wayne Kohlrust, project manager for the Fuller Lodge renovations, described at Tuesday’s re-grand opening how he felt about the project’s conclusion in one word: relieved. “I’m relieved and very proud of the work our contractors have done on this project,” Kohlrust said. “It took a lot of work from a lot of people to get this accomplished.” Read More
Chief Sgambellone Releases Crime Statistics For 2016
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Today, Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone released calls for service and crime statistics for the 12 months of 2016, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, Read More
Get On The Super Bowl Buzz Bus Feb. 5
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 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
VINCENT PAUL
Jan. 25 at 3:17 p.m. / Police arrested Vincent Paul, 44, of Los Alamos near Deer Trail and North Mesa Road and charge him with aggravated DWI.
TILLIE TRUJILLO
Jan. 26 at 11:05 a.m. / Police arrested Tillie Trujillo, 38, of Espanola on 20th Street and charged her with driving on a revoked or suspended license.
LOUISA ARCHULETA‑TRUJILLO Read More
LAHS Students Win DWI Awareness Poster Contest
These top three winning posters are created by students at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photoThe DWI Planning Council is celebrating success with their DWI awareness poster contest and some great plans for February.
Three members of the Los Alamos High School class of 2019 were the top three vote getters after 70 entries were submitted for review, during DWI Awareness Week. Those winners will now have their posters displayed Feb. 17 for “DWI Day at the Roundhouse” at the Round House.
The first place entry by Jade Portillos, featured a drawing of a Read More
