Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 19
COUNTY News:
The COunty has issued the following Road Construction Update for the week of Sept. 19. 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. 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; contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information. Read More
Three Cranes And Some 50 Workers Install Canyon Rim Trail Pedestrian Bridge Friday
Installation of a pedestrian bridge Friday morning on the Canyon Rim Trail involved three cranes and about 50 workers. Photo by Edward BirnbaumFriday morning’s installation of the pedestrian bridge for the Canyon Rim Trail was quite an operation, involving three cranes and somewhere around 50 workers.
The photo above shows the three cranes used in what was about a two to three hour process, not counting the time needed to get the cranes in place.
Once the pieces of the bridge were bolted together, the very heavy structure (that looks strong enough to Read More
Bridge Installed On Canyon Rim Trail
The new bridge on the Canyon Rim Trail in Los Alamos was installed Friday. Photo by Greg Kendall Read More
Author/Mediator Lucy Moore Speaks At Library Sept. 22
Santa Fe author and mediator Lucy Moore. Courtesy photo
LIBRABRY News:
Santa Fe author and mediator Lucy Moore will talk about her books Into the Canyon and Common Ground on Hostile Turf at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 at Mesa Public Library. Her talk is the latest offering in the Library’s ongoing Authors Speak Series.
Moore’s first book, Into the Canyon, was published by UNM press in 2004. It chronicles a time when Moore was fresh out of college, as she finds her place on the Navajo reservation. The book won the Best Memoir award from Women Writing the West in 2005.
Moore describes her book as follows:
Mesa Library Counter Replacements Begin Sept. 23
Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Allied 360 Construction will begin replacing the restroom counters Friday, Sept. 23 at Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave.
Crews will begin on the 3rd floor, once work is complete they will move to the main level, during the week of Sept. 26.
During the time when the contractor is working in a particular restroom, it will be closed for public use. There are restrooms on all three floors – 3rd floor by the Administrative Area, main floor in the lobby and the lower level by the children’s section also recently remodeled. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos County Proposals
By ALLEN COGBILLMilder: Risk Of Maintaining Sheriff’s Department
By KEN MILDERWhat does the lawsuit stemming from former Governor Gary Johnson’s support of Indian gaming have to do with the current risk associated with retention of the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Office? As it turns out, quite a lot.
During Gary Johnson’s first campaign for governor he promised New Mexico’s tribal nations that he would support their efforts to establish casinos. Once elected, and without authorization from the NM legislature, Governor Johnson executed gaming compacts with the reservations. He did this against advice from state legislators and the attorney Read More
O’Leary: A Single Excellent Police Department Is The Right Approach For Los Alamos
By SUSAN O’LEARY, Vice ChairThe law of
Chandler: It’s Important To Preserve Home Rule
By CHRIS CHANDLERI had previously written about Los Alamos County’s unique status as an H class, incorporated county. (LA Daily Post, June 21, 2016). I now address our County’s status as a home rule, incorporated county.
As an incorporated county, we benefitfrom the flexibility afforded home rule municipalities. Under common law, cities are limited in their authorities, and are allowed to exercise only those authorities grantedto them by the state legislature. Under this governing model, Read More
Community Invited To Join County At Upcoming Meetings For 11 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos County Council at meetings to review the 11 proposed Capital Improvement Projects.
Meeting Schedule:
County Council Work Session
- Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.
- LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock
- The Dekker Perich Sabatini team will review the projects and associated costs
Town Hall Meeting
- Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m.
- Fuller Lodge
Town Hall Meeting
- Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. to noon
- LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock
Visit www.losalamosbondprojects2017.com for information and to sign up for Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Sept. 7 – Sept. 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.
Sept. 7 at 7:36 a.m. / Police arrested Alexander Martinez, 21, of Santa Clara Pueblo near 15th Street and Trinity Drive and charged him with running into a fixed object/property and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated damage is unknown. The police booking photo is unavailable.
ANDRES VELARDE
Sept. 7 at 10:02 a.m. / Police arrested Andres Velarde, 22, of Questa at 2500 Read More
County Councilors At Farmers’ Market Sept. 22
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors will host a booth at the Farmers’ Market next Thursday, Sept. 22.
THe councilors will visit 9-11 a.m. with citizens about current projects, issues and other topics.
The weekly Farmers’ Market is downtown in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park.
Update On Canyon Rim Trail Bridge Installation
COUNTY News:
Due to transportation issues, the bridge sections for the bridge installation on the Canyon Rim Trail did not make it to Los Alamos Tuesday night as planned.
The bridge sections are expected to be delivered today. The contractor will start assembling the bridge components today and install the bridge Thursday or Friday dependent on the weather. Read More
LANL Clean Up Estimate Still Lacks Details
Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson and Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales at the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meeting last week in Ohkay Owingeh. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.comCanyon Rim Trail Crane Operation And Pedestrian Bridge Installation Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The crane operation and installation of the pedestrian bridge for the Canyon Rim Trail project is scheduled between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.
The schedule is subject to change with weather, wind, lightning and other site construction conditions.
The ideal place to view the operation is the park near the Canyon Complex at the corner of N.M. 502 and Canyon Road across the street from Crossroads Bible Church on the grass area on the north side of N.M. 502.
For safety reasons, members of the public are not allowed to be on the construction site.
Direct questions Read More
Voter Registration Agent Training And Voter Registration Drives Planned To Help Raise Awareness
COUNTY News:
Throughout September, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office will host a Voter Registration Agent Training and Voter Registration drives to help raise awareness about the upcoming election.
The County Clerk’s Office will conduct a Voter Registration Agent Training 3:30 p.m.to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Council Chambers for those wishing to solicit and provide assistance to another person in the completion of a Voter Registration Form. Once trained, Voter Registration Agents will complete and sign a sworn statement outlining the duties and responsibilities of a Voter Read More
Pet Of The Week: Marshall The Dog
Marshall the dog wants a running partner. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney Photography
SHELTER News:
Marshall is a 3-year-old Black Mouth Cur/Cattle Dog mix who would make the perfect running partner.
He recently transferred to the Los Alamos County animal shelter from a high-kill shelter in southern New Mexico and can’t believe his luck at landing in such a nice shelter with so many other friendly dogs.
Marshall gets along well with other dogs, and he also is very friendly with people.
For more information about adopting, volunteering and donating and learning more about special needs Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 12
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: Week of Sept. 12, 2016
For more information about the projects listed below, please 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 for meeting information.
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Girrens On Local Economic Development Opportunities
By STEVEN GIRRENSI open sadly by expressing my sincerest condolences to the Vance Hatler family. Our community has lost an honorable native son, who was a loving husband to Karri and a father to four beautiful children. I am especially saddened as Vance was proving himself a capable budding leader in his work environment at the Laboratory. I will relish the memory of experiencing Little League Baseball with Vance, Loren and dad-coach Larry over 35 years ago in White Rock. Rest in peace Vance.
I take this opportunity to present my perspectives on a couple items of significant importance Read More
Reiss: Does History Support The Need For A Sheriff?
By RICK REISS, ChairThose who support an elected sheriff often refer to the history of the position as the reason to retain a sheriff. The lengthy history demonstrates significant changes in the role of the sheriff over a period of several hundred years. Notably, the appointment of the sheriff, the
