Streetlights Off For Holiday Farolito Viewing Dec. 23-26
Power will be turned off to various streetlights in Los Alamos and White Rock to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos Dec. 23-26. Courtesy/wikipedia
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off Friday, Dec. 23 and be restored Tuesday, Dec. 27.
For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the full period that lights will be off. If this is not possible, Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2016
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.
DAVID BOURASSA
Dec. 7 at 9:57 p.m. / Police arrested David Bourassa, 38, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
DESIREE HYDE
Dec. 8 at 11:17 a.m. / Police arrested Desiree Hyde, 27, of Los Alamos on Alabama Street on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Dec. 8 at 7:25 p.m. / A 41-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the Read More
Ribbon Cut On Los Alamos Community Foundation
Los Alamos National Bank CEO John Gulas, center right, and Los Alamos Community President David Izraelevitz, center left, cut the ribbon on the Los Alamos Community Foundation during the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event Wednesday evening at LANB. The event was hosted by LANB and the Los Alamos Community Foundation and celebrates the grand opening of the Los Alamos Community Foundation’s offices inside the LANB building at 1200 Trinity Dr. Ribbon cutting participants from left, Don Cobb, County Council Chair Rick Reiss, local United Way Executive Director Kristy Ortega, Read More
O’Leary: Citizens Identify Recreation Projects As Priority For Today
By SUSAN O’LEARYCaveat: Information included in all of these columns are my own views as an individual Council member and does not represent a formal opinion of the County Council.
On Dec. 20, the County Council will make a final determination on which recreation projects to recommend to the voters for completion through proceeds of a May 2017 bond election; with the plan to supplement the bond proceeds with existing capital improvements funds if the bond passes. So, the Council is not voting to execute these projects; but is voting on whether to let the citizens of the
Teen Center Has Gone To The Dogs (And Cats)
Local Yorkie, Tyrone Nigel Clark, 8, (official LA Daily Post newshound) is definitely interested in volunteering at the upcoming de-stress event at the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
TEEN CENTER News:
The YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center is in need of kitten and puppy related assistance. During the week of Dec. 19, the Center will be providing a variety of de-stress activities for high school students during their Fall Semester final exams week.
In the past one of the things students enjoyed the most was getting to play with puppies and kittens that a volunteer
Local Childrens Authors To Read Books At Library
DPU Launches Community Solar Garden Survey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is conducting an online survey through the “Open Forum” tool on the County website.
The five question survey is designed to gather interest from Los Alamos County citizens for the development of a potential community solar garden. Citizens can take the survey now through Jan. 8, 2017 at https:////www.peakdemocracy.com/4098.
A community solar garden is an array of photovoltaic panels with multiple subscribers, according to Deputy Utilities Manager Steve Cummins. “Subscribers may purchase or lease one or more photovoltaic Read More
Letter To The Editor: Taxpayers Should Set Capital Priorities
By JIM REDMANI am outraged that the Council should be trying to repeat the “Kiddie Pool” bond ruse with a new recreational bond election (link).
Having raided the taxpayers capital fund for the projects that Council and staff feel important we find that it is short money for popular “recreational” projects. Thus the bond election hoping that the tax payers will vote for a property tax increase to fund these projects.
We have seen excessive spending by Councils in recent memory and I have no confidence in any Council’s judgment in spending our money. As taxpayers, we need to be sure Read More
Los Alamos County Capital Improvement Bond Projects Design Team To Give Final Presentation To County Council Dec. 20
COUNTY News:DWI Poster Contest Entry Deadline Is Saturday
Recreation Projects & Bond Election Update: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going
By Susan O’LearyAt its Dec. 20 meeting, the Los Alamos County Council will vote on a list of recreation projects to include in a prospective bond election that is targeted for May, 2017.
The projects involve a combination of improvements to existing facilities and new facilities. They include a Recreation Center with gymnasium space; an indoor 6-month-a-year ice sheet for hockey and skating; a leisure multi-generational pool; a splash pad; enhancements to the golf course; additional tennis courts; upgrades to ball fields; and improvements to our existing Read More
Property Tax Reminder: First Half Due Monday, Dec. 12
COUNTY News:
Payment for the first half of Los Alamos County property tax bills for 2016 will become delinquent after Monday, Dec. 12.
Payment must either be made in person at the 311 Customer Care Center by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The 311 Customer Care Center is located in the Municipal Building lobby at 1000 Central Ave. They are open 8 .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 lockbox Read More
Scenes From Business After Hours At LANB
Los Alamos National Bank’s Los Alamos Market President Liddie Martinez welcomes the crowd at this evening’s Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Los Alamos National Bank and hosted by LANB and the Los Alamos Community Foundation. many who attended the event wore a holiday sweater to be entered into a special drawing – the uglier/tackier the better sweater! They also brought coats, hats and gloves to donate to LANB’s holiday collection drive. During the Business After Hours event, the group celebrated the grand opening of the Los Alamos Community Foundation’s Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2016
LAPD News:
BENJAMIN VIGIL
Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. / Police arrested Benjamin Vigil, 41, of Espanola on 15th Street on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Nov. 30 at 11:10 a.m. / Police arrested Juan Maldonado-Ranjel, 21, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. The police booking photo is not available.
ADRIAN TRUJILLO
Nov. 30 at 11:31 a.m. Read More
County: Winter Sidewalk Guidelines
County reminds residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Courtesy photoLos Alamos County Council Unanimously Approves Resolution Adopting 2016 Comprehensive Plan
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski, at right, asks clarifying questions of P&Z Chair Phil Gursky prior to moving to approve the 2016 Comprehensive Plan this evening, which Council approved 7-0. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
P&Z Chair Phil Gursky answers questions from councilors about the Comprehensive Plan at this evening’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Three citizens spoke during public comment this evening about the open space area south of the Los Alamos County Airport being designated mix use in the Comp Plan Read More
Letter To The Editor: Addressing Misunderstandings Related To Open Space, Mixed Use and Industrial Use
By JAMES CHROBOCINSKILos Alamos County Councilor
I would like to address some misunderstandings regarding a couple of lots addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan that have been a topic of conversation lately.
The lots in question are two of three lots directly across from the Los Alamos County Airport. All three lots are currently zoned as “INDUSTRIAL USE”. The County Council chose to designate the two lots along the road as “Mixed Use” with the third lot along the canyon that includes the Canyon Rim Trail being designated as “Open Space”.
Apparently, in
North Mesa Luminaria Walk & North Pole Workshop
Scen from Sunday’s Luminaria Walk and North Pole Workshop hosted by the Los Alamos Posse Lodge and the North Mesa Stables. The event was part of MainStreet’s Winterfest weekend of events. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Annette Preston and her son, Kaius, enjoy the festivities Sunday at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge before embarking on a hay ride through the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Preston family get ready to take a holiday tour Sunday night through the North Mesa Stables. From left, Kash, Daniel, Annette, Kaius, Annaka, Read More
Shelter Offers Holiday Pet Adoption Special
County Issues Winter Driving Safety Tips
Los Alamos County issues winter driving safety tips. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield Read More
