Daily Postcard: Solar Tree Shines Bright At Night
Daily Postcard: The Solar Tree shines bright at night in front of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Did you know the Solar Tree can charge your electronic devices? Light up your night with solar power. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comNew 3-Way Stop Signs At Canyon Road And 15th Street!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Traffic & Streets Division of the Public Works Department has installed “all way” (3-way) stop signs at the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Motorists are urged to be cautious while traveling through this area while everyone becomes familiar with this change.
Direct questions or concerns to the Traffic & Streets Division at 505.662.8113 or email lacpw@lacnm. Read More
Storytelling Ranger Pete Griffin Shares Tales Of Alaskan Wilderness During Talk At White Rock Library Tuesday
LIBRARY News:
Pete Griffin, the Storytelling Ranger, will tell some of his tales of the Alaskan Wilderness at the White Rock Branch Library at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22. He tells personal stories that blend growing up, natural history and natural resource management dilemmas.
Growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a career as a wildlife biologist exploring the woods and waters Griffin loved was a natural. On the other hand, his transmogrification from an introverted wildlife biologist who just wanted a job all by himself out in the woods into a storyteller standing on the stage in front of Read More
Construction Project To Begin In White Rock
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities’ contractor, AUI, Inc., is to perform sanitary sewer work scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 21 with crews working 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The project will include, in order of execution, trenchless rehabilitation and service line replacement of pipelines under Connie Avenue (600 feet west of Aragon Avenue), Kayenta Drive and Mimbres Drive, resulting in little or no street excavation. According to Department officials, spot excavation on the street and some excavation on residential yards will be necessary for the reconnection/replacement Read More
Tribute To Max Baker
A niece of former Los Alamos County Administrator Max Baker and his beloved wife Kathryn took this photo in the Gulf of Mexico and it is a fitting way to honor him. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Max and Kathryn Baker visit Lake Michigan in 2007. Courtesy photo
Former Los Alamos County Administrator Max Baker died Oct.19, 2016 at his home in Farmington, Utah. He was 65 years old and had battled cancer for two years.
Baker was a beloved figure in Los Alamos where his career at the County spanned nearly two decades. He was first hired in January 1992 Read More
Meet New County Attorney Alvin Leaphart
New Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart
The Los Alamos County Council has appointed J. Alvin Leaphart, IV of Georgia as the new County attorney. He replaces Rebecca Ehler who retired last summer.
Leaphart spoke by telephone Wednesday to the Los Alamos Daily Post about his new position, which he is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.
“I was very excited to receive the job offer and I am winding down my practice here and winding down my position with the City of Statesboro,” he said.
Leaphart and his fiancé Erica plan to get married the Saturday after Thanksgiving Read More
Christmas Garland Decorates Downtown Los Alamos
Crews are decorating the light poles with Christmas wreaths and garland today along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 12 – Nov. 14, 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
MATHEW RUYBAL
Nov. 12 at 9:47 a.m. / Police arrested Mathew Ruybal, 26, of Los Alamos on Sycamore Street on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant and arrested him again at 1:20 p.m. Nov. 12 at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
CASANDRA RUYBAL
Nov. 12 at 9:50 a.m. / Police arrested Casandra Ruybal, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., Read More
Sensor Alert Lands Pair Of Ospreys In Los Alamos
One of two Ospreys from Cannon Air Force Base that landed today at the Los Alamos County Airport after a sensor indicated a malfunction in a propeller on one of the planes. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Tke Los Alamos Fire Department arrives on scene today after a sensor alert forces two Ospreys from Cannon AFB to land at the local airport. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
A sensor alert forced a pair of V-22 Ospreys to make an unexpected landing this afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport. The pilot told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the two planes from Cannon Read More
County Council Adopts 2016 Comprehensive Plan Following This Evening’s Public Hearing
From left, Assistant County Planner James Naranjo, Principal County Planner Tamara Baer and Planning &Zning Commission Chair Philip Gursky present updates to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan at this evening’s public hearing in Council Chambers. The County Council voted 4-1 to adopt the Comp Plan. Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary voted against the measure expressing concern that the designation of the property south of the airport has been changed from open space to multi-use and she feels the public should have a chance to weigh in on that designation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 26 Small Business Saturday
During this evening’s Council meeting at the Municipal Building, County Councilor James Chrobocinski presents Los Alamos Chamber Director Nancy Partridge with a proclamation on behalf of the Council declaring Nov. 26 as Small Business Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Chamber Director Nancy Partridge shows the large map depicting Los Alamos businesses, which will be published in the Los Alamos Daily Post along with a special section dedicated to Small Business Saturday and delivered to every address in the County Wednesday, Nov. 23. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Council Honors Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess On Five-Year Anniversary
Council Chair Rick Reiss presents County Manager Harry Burgess with a certificate and a special lapel pin in honor of his five-year anniversary with the County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council Chair Rick Reiss, on behalf of the entire Council, honored County Manager Harry Burgess during this evening’s Council meeting on his five-year anniversary working at the County. His first day on the job was Oct. 7, 2016.
Prior to this appointment in Los Alamos, Burgess worked in the governmental sector in New Mexico for more than 17 years, including Read More
Tire Tread Mars ‘Balance’ Logo At 15th And Central
Tire tread is spotted today across the new County ‘Balance’ Logo installed Nov. 1 at 15th Street and Central Avenue. The installation is part of the Central Avenue Phase 2 project, which essentially wrapped up last week. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Crews installing the new County ‘Balance’ Logo Nov. 1 at 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County Ice Rink Opens Tuesday
Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink is scheduled to open Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Opening Day begins with:
- Adult – noon time skating 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
- Public Skating – 1:30-3:30 p.m.;
- Youth Stick & Puck – 3:45-5:15 p.m., and;
- Youth Hockey Practices – 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Try “Ice Skating Lessons for FREE” day, Wednesday, Nov. 16. Everyone who comes down to try the lessons will receive FREE admission and skate rentals, a meet and greet with ice skating instructors and a mini skating lesson. Lessons are 1:30-2 p.m. for ages 10 and under Read More
Officials Honor Outgoing Parks & Rec Board Members
Outgoing Parks and Recreation Board Member JoAnn Johnson receives a certificate of appreciation from Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Chris Wilson, right, during Thursday’s board meeting in the Municipal Building. Los Alamos County Golf Course Professional Donnie Torres, center, thanks Johnson for her dedicated service on the Parks and Recreation Board as Golf Course Liason. Johnson also completed two terms in 2014 as Los Alamos County Assessor. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Outgoing Parks and Rec Board Member Christine Nackers receivesNew Trees Planted Along Central Avenue
Crews plant new trees Friday along Central Avenue between 15th and Knecht streets as part of the Central Avenue Improvements Project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypostcom Read More
Dive-In Movie ‘Finding Dory’ At Aquatic Center Nov. 18
Courtesy/LACLetter To The Editor: The Tub Appreciates Buzz Bus
By CONNIE GOETTEENewly Elected Officials Discuss Their Plans On ‘Voice Of Los Alamos’ Today
Bonnie Gordon talks with successful candidates about their plans for their upcoming terms of office today on the Voice of Los Alamos radio show, which broadcasts noon to 1 p.m. on 101.5 FM., streaming live and podcasting on santafe.com. From left, (top) re-elected New Mexico Public Education Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster, re-elected Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, (bottom) re-elected House Dist. 43 State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and newly elected Los Alamos County Councillor Antonio Maggiore. Newly elected County Councillor Chris Chandler will join us on next week’sLos Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 2 – Nov. 8, 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.
Nov. 2 at 9:14 a.m. / A 57-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.
Nov. 2 at 3:21 p.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is a victim of larceny on Ridgeway Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
Nov. 2 at 6:16 p.m. / A 40-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is a victim of fraud on Read More
