Chief Sgambellone Releases 3rd Quarter Crime Stats
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone has released crime statistics for the third quarter 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), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up Read More
Seasonal Hanging Flower Baskets Removed Friday
The hanging flower baskets were coming down for the season Friday afternoon along Knecht Street in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Taps Joan Ahlers For Economic Development Administrator
Joan Ahlers
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this morning that Joan Ahlers has been selected for the position of Economic Development Administrator.
Ahlers has been the Chief Operations Officer for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) for over four years, with oversight of six departments and responsibilities involving leased facilities, construction of new projects, custodial and maintenance operations, managing fixed assets, and technology and data integration. Under her leadership, she has been responsible for economic development of $32 million in Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 24
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: Week of Oct. 24.
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
The public is welcome to attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings; please contact the Public Works Department at 662-8150 for meeting information.
Children are attracted Read More
Los Alamos Police Host Drug Take Back Day Saturday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department will be hosting its bi-annual Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 22 at the following locations:
- Smith’s parking lot: 751 Trinity Dr.; and
- White Rock Visitor Center: 115 State Route # 4.
This drug diversion program is a part of a national initiative by the DEA. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
LAPD asks the public to refrain from bringing needles Read More
Girrens: What’s So Fun
By STEVEN GIRRENS During the past months I’ve been asked, why are you running again Girrens? Haven’t you had enough? What’s so fun about being a Councilor anyway?
Believe me there have been several times when I asked myself the “what’s so fun” question, particularly while driving home to White Rock after a Council meeting around 10 p.m. on a cold, snowy winter night.
I played back the tapes of Council events over the past three years and 9 months asking myself what was fun.
Special highlights rose to the top:
- the Teen Center dedication;
- agreement on funding to
McDonald: My Plans On Council
By JARET MCDONALDI am a lifetime resident of Los Alamos. Both of my parents were employed with the Los Alamos schools for 29 years.
My dad, Jan McDonald, was Los Alamos High School band director and still continues to teach students privately.
My mother, Sheryl Parsons, was an elementary school teacher, who taught at each of the elementary schools in Los Alamos and White Rock. My wife, Jen, and I live in White Rock with our two rescue German Shepherds.
I am a proud member of Rotary and feel very strongly about giving back to the community. I am a small business Read More
County Attorney Finalists Share Interests In Job
County Manager Harry Burgess, center, speaks with County Attorney finalists and guests at an Oct. 6 community reception at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com The four finalists for the Los Alamos County Attorney position gathered at a community reception Oct. 6 in the Community Room at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Residents were invited to visit with each finalist and then fill out a comment card with their top choice(s). The cards were collected and given to the County Council as part of their review
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 12 – Oct. 17, 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.
Oct. 12 at 10:25 a.m. / Police arrested David Bourassa, 38, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. The police booking photo is not available.
MICHAEL SANCHEZ
Oct. 12 at 11:09 a.m. / Police arrested Michael Sanchez, 26, of Espanola near Airport Road and East Road on an outstanding District Court warrant
Oct. 12 at 2:24 p.m. / Police charged Read More
Former Los Alamos County Administrator Max Baker Has Died
Former County Administrator Max Baker with his beloved wife Kathryn by his side returned to Los Alamos from Utah in April 2014 to attend the retirement party for longtime County employee Kyle Zimmerman at Fuller Lodge. Baker and Zimmerman worked together for many years. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Former Los Alamos County Administrator Max Baker has died following a courageous battle with cancer. He and his wife Kathryn have been living in Farmington, Utah for several years.
Baker’s career at Los Alamos County spanned nearly two decades. He was first hired Read More
Second Kiwanis Forum Features Candidates For Probate Judge, County Clerk And District Attorney
Five candidates participated in the second Kiwanis election forum Oct. 11. Shown here from left, Anne Nobile, an Independent incumbent running for a full four-year term as probate judge; Yvonne Chicoine, a Republican candidate for district attorney in the First Judicial District; Marco Peter Serna, a Democrat running for district attorney in the First Judicial District; Amy Woods, a Democrat seeking the post of Los Alamos County Clerk; and Naomi Maestas, a GOP candidate for county clerk. On Oct. 25, Executive Director Cynthia Rooney of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, will complete Read More
Los Alamos Teen Center Open House Party Nov. 3
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess Issues Statement Regarding Recent Arrest Of Atomic City Transit Bus Driver
Los Alamos County Manager Harry BurgessI would like to take this opportunity to address the community regarding the recent arrest of Atomic City Transit bus driver Joseph Dimas on charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and enticement of a minor.
Atomic City Transit has been valued as an integral part of our transportation system for over a decade. Providing safe, reliable transportation options in our community is one of our county’s goals, and giving our riders prompt, courteous service is our mission. On a daily basis, thousands of residents Read More
Picker Truck Knocks Out Traffic Light At Conoco Hill
A picker truck drove under the light at Conoco Hill this afternoon and took out the stop light at Diamond Drive and Arkansas Street. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Photo by Jennifer Olsen Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sheriff Responds To Gibson
By MARCO V. LUCEROReference: Robert Gibson’s Letter to the Editor
This letter is in response to clarify some misleading statements authored by Mr. Robert Gibson. Mr. Gibson mentions the same arguments he made during the recent public forum, which then as well as now are inaccurate and misleading.
Mr. Gibson mentions that the only role I currently have is to register and monitor the criminally convicted sex offenders. First of all I take offense that he minimizes the importance of doing all I can to keep our community from having children victimized by a child predator. Read More
Candidates Present Views At League’s Second Forum
Democratic candidates for Los Alamos County Council from left, incumbent Pete Sheehey, Chris Chandler and Antonio Maggiore. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Republican candidates for Los Alamos County Council from left, Jaret McDonald, incumbent Steven Girrens and Patrick Brenner. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Community Lab owner Prisca Tiassé Yoder, PhD, right, and her intern Kaylen Pocaterra speak with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján at Thursday’s League of Women Voter’s Forum at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
MPNHP Advisory Committee Meets Noon Thursday
COUNTY News:Letter To The Editor: Confused About Sheriff?
By ROBERT GIBSONHere are the basics on the sheriff issue, Question 1 on the ballot.
Unique in New Mexico, Los Alamos is a combined city-county under a charter (analogous to a constitution) approved by voters.
In accord with our charter, we have a police department responsible for law enforcement. For historical reasons, we also have a sheriff who’s ONLY, repeat, ONLY current duty is to register sex offenders. Like all other traditional sheriff’s duties, that could also be transferred to the police department. Read More
Tourism Secretary Shares Good News With Los Alamos
N.M. Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham shares good news about the growth of tourism in Los Alamos and around the state Thursday during a gathering at Fuller Lodge. Tourism in the County grew 10.6 percent in 2015, one of the highest growth rates in the state. Tourists spent $34.2 million in Los Alamos County last year, Latham said. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the Los Alamos County Council, from left, Kristin Henderson, Steven Girrens, James Chrobocinski and Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary (Council Chair Rick Reiss not picturedLetter To The Editor: Doing One’s Job And Voting Should Never Be Considered A Conflict Of Interest
By JOHN PUCKETT Sharon and Naomi are doing their jobs.
I must take exception to the last paragraph in Reid Priedhorsky’s letter of Oct. 13 (here) wherein he accused the county clerk and deputy county clerk of being unethical and in conflict of interest for doing the job they were elected to do and hired to do.
Sharon Stover is the county clerk and along with her deputy, Naomi Maestas, they are responsible for the entire election process in Los Alamos County.
Yes, they are candidates for other offices in this election but they still have to do their current job. Let me note that Read More
