Local Democrats Gather To Support Small Business And Escort Council Candidate Chris Chandler To Vote
Early voting began at 8 a.m. today in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and a group of local Democrats and their supporters gathered to escort Council candidate Chris Chandler, center, to vote across the street at the Municipal Building. Marguerite McClay has owned Rose Chocolatier for more than two years at 991 Central Ave. Local Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz said the group gathered today at Rose Chocolatier near 9th Street and Central Avenue to show their support for small business owners while road construction is underway on Central. The group plans to Read More
Art Teachers Collaborate With Los Alamos County Environmental Services
School Arts Magazine Editor Nancy Walkup explains the process of paper marbling. This project connects science and art. Courtesy photoLetter To The Editor: Regarding Sheriff Issues
By JOSE CARRENOAt the excellent recent League of Women Voters Forum, it seemed like the most closely-followed debate was that of the amendments to the county charter proposing to eliminate the office of sheriff and to transfer all its duties to the police department. Speaking in favor of the amendments was former county councilor Robert Gibson, and opposed was Undersheriff John Horne.
Mr. Gibson had some recurring themes he alleged in support of the amendments: consolidation of the offices will save money, the “greater professionalism” of the chief of police (the “chief”), Read More
Voting Is Underway In Los Alamos County!
Reid Priedhorsky is the first resident to vote in the 2016 General Election. Courtesy/LAC
Election judges assisting voters today in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, from left, Liudmila Meana, Joan Marie Alexander, June Dukowitz and Jan Michel. Not pictured is Presiding Judge Linda Fox.
ELECTION News:
The polls opened at 8 a.m. today at at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and County Clerk Sharon Stover reports there were four people waiting in line to vote when the doors opened.
Reid Priedhorsky has the distinction of being the community’s first resident to cast his Read More
Meet Councilors At Farmer’s Market Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Chair Rick Reiss and Vice Chair Susan O’Leary will be at their Council booth at the Farmer’s Market 9-10:30 a.m. this Thursday
Residents are encouraged to stop by and visit with them about projects, issues or concerns.
This will be the last Council booth of the season at the market. Read More
Candidates Face Off At Thursday’s LWV Forum
House Dist. 43 candidates Sharon Stover (R), left, and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (D) address the audience at the League of Women Voters Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members pack the Student Center at UNM-LA for Thursday’s Candidates Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, district attorney candidates Marco Serna (D) and Yvonne Chicoine (R) field questions from the audience as emcee Becky Shankland looks on during the League of Women Voters Forum ThursdayCounty Council Candidates Address Various Issues During Los Alamos Kiwanis Forum
Five candidates for Los Alamos County Council spoke recently at Kiwanis. Near the close of the meeting, they posed for a group phot0, from left. Antonio Maggiore (D), Steven Girrens (R), Patrick Brenner (R), Peter Sheehey (D, and Chris Chandler (D). The sixth, candidate, Jaret McDonald (R), was unable to attend but sent a written statement. Photo by Don Casperson
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Los Alamos Kiwanis Club
Many of the faces were very familiar recently when the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos held a forum for the six candidates running for County Council.
Five of the six candidates came Read More
Los Alamos Energy Efficiency Home Tour Highlights Real-world Applications To Reduce Energy Consumption
Energy saving features at the Shankland family residence in White Rock. Courtesy/PEEC
Energy saving features at the Frederickson family residence in Los Alamos. Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
- Self-guided Tour of Homes in Los Alamos County Saturday, Oct. 15
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities has announced the Energy Efficiency Home Tour to highlight real-world applications to reduce energy consumption and improve all-season comfort in the home.
Los Alamos County homeowners will open their doors 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 to share their homes and the energy-efficient design Read More
The Elephant In The Room: ‘Meet & Greet’ GOP CD-3, County Council, County Clerk Candidates Thursday
The Elephant in the Room - Michael Romero – U.S. House of Representatives, CD-3;
- Naomi Maestas – Los Alamos County Clerk;
- Incumbent Steven Girrens – Los Alamos County Council;
To Keep Or Abolish Sheriff’s Office – That Is The Question Sparking Controversy In Los Alamos County
To keep or abolish the Office of the Sheriff in Los Alamos County – that is the question on the ballot in the Nov. 8 General Election and debated by John Horne, above, and Robert Gibson at the League of Women Voters Forum Thursday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Robert Gibson argues for abolishing the Office of the Sheriff during Thursday’s League of Women Voters Forum at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Audience members question John Horne and Robert Gibson At Thursday’s League Forum on the question of whether to abolish theLAFD Announces 2016 Fire Prevention Activities
LAFD News:
Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What’s yours? Los Alamos County Fire Department urges all Los Alamos County residents to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years
Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer likely is yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.
A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their Read More
Election 2016 Voting Machine Certification Complete
From left, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover tests the audio-visual ballot marking interface component on the ICE voting machine during Wednesday’s certification with Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez and Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas. Also in attendance, but not pictured, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
- ImageCast Evolution (ICE) Voting Machines Ready For Nov. 8 General Election
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office performed the certification and preparation process Wednesday for the Absentee & Election Read More
Letter To The Editor: Role Of Los Alamos County Sheriff Is Fatally Flawed
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ It is unfortunate that the community discussion about the role of the Sheriff in Los Alamos County has reached the point where we are considering abolishing the position altogether. If we consider the history of the position during the last 40 years, until the current tenure of Sheriff Marco Lucero, there was hardly any controversy. His immediate predecessors, Bruce Takala and William Verzino, seemed comfortable in the historical and legally settled role played by the Sheriff in Los Alamos County, namely serving certain processes and maintaining
Pet Of The Week: Dalton The Chihuahua
Daton the Chihuahua needs a home. Photo by Paulina Gwaltney Photography
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 10
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued the following road contruction update for the week of Oct. 10.
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, 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 505.662.8150 Read More
Update On Algae Treatment In Ashley Pond
Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos. File photo
COUNTY News:
Parks Superintendent Jeff Humpton provided an update today regarding recent activity to treat algae in Ashley Pond.
The algae has been noticeable to visitors who inquired about whether or not the pond water was “healthy.”
The County has contracted with a specialist, Jason Rector from Wildcat Environmental, to help with pond management. Rector treated the algae in the pond Aug. 30 and again Sept. 19 with a product that is an environmentally friendly, safe algaecide. Additionally, on Sept. 21, the County released 30 sterile Read More
State Sheriffs Association Stands With Local Office
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero at his office Monday afternoon at 2500 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Support is mounting for Sheriff Marco Lucero in his battle to keep the Office of Sheriff intact in Los Alamos County.
This comes following action over the last few months by the Los Alamos County Council to transfer the bulk of duties from the Office of Sheriff over to the police department with the exception of the sex offender registry. The Council has subsequently voted to place a referendum on the Nov. 8 General Election Read More
Letter To The Editor: Office Of Sheriff Is Redundant
By MIKE WHEELERLos Alamos
Aspen Elementary 3rd Grade Students Participate In Mock Election
Growing Voters: Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, left, and County Clerk Sharon Stover conduct a Mock Election with third grade students in Nicole Gutierrez’ class at Aspen Elementary School as part of Friday’s National Voter Registration Day celebration. Courtesy photo
ELECTION News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office was asked to participate in Career Day at teacher Nicole Gutierrez’ third grade class Friday at Aspen Elementary School in celebration of National Voter Registration Day.
Gutierrez said her class has been learning about past and present Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 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.
BELAMIE PICK
Sept. 28 at 7:49 a.m. / Police arrested Belamie Pick, 38, of Medanales at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Sept. 28 at 10:27 a.m. / Police arrested Ashley Garcia, 22, of Medanales at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. The police booking photo is unavailable.
Sept. 29 at 10:28 a.m. / Police arrested Francisco Read More
