2016 Los Alamos ScienceFest Breaks Record
Period cars parked Saturday at Los Alamos Project Main Gate Park during this year’s ScienceFest. Courtesy photo
Briefing a young scientist during this year’s ScienceFest at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos MainStreet’s 2016 event report indicates that the 2016 Los Alamos ScienceFest was the most successful to date.
Held July 13-17 (4.5 days), the event included 39 sponsoring or partnering organizations, 27 activities and more than 11,000 attendees—a 16 percent increase over last year’s event.
Several local businesses and organizations Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 24 – Aug. 30, 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.
MARC JOHNSON
Aug. 24 at 1 a.m. / Police arrested Marc Johnson, 53, of Santa Fe at 400 Trinity Dr., and charged him with DWI: Blood Alcohol Content of .08 or more.
Aug. 24 at 6:16 a.m. / Police responded to the unattended death of a Los Alamos person. Foul play is not suspected.
MARQUISE BARELA
Aug. 24 at 7:29 a.m. / Police arrested Marquise Barela, 19, of Abiquiu at 4475 West Road and Read More
County Council Celebrates Youth And Education
Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens, right, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council to LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, left, and Chad the ‘Sci Guy’ Lauritzen of Champions of Youth Ambitions in celebration of ‘A year of Building Assets’. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens, on behalf of the Council presented a proclamation, at Tuesday’s regular Council meeting, declaring 2016-2017 as a “Year of Asset Building” and Friday, Sept. 2 as “College Day/Miltary Day” in Los Alamos County.
Girrens presented the proclamation Read More
Public Invited To Review Capital Improvement Projects
Democrats Appoint Maggiore To Council Race Vacancy
Antonio Maggiore is back in the Los Alamos County Council race. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
POLITICAL News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Central Committee has unanimously appointed Antonio Maggiore to fill a vacancy in this year’s County Council race.
Maggiore’s name will now be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 8 General Election. He replaces Kristin Henderson who withdrew her candidacy Friday to spend more time with family.
The County Central Committee met at 7 p.m. today in the Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters Read More
Chris Chandler: Why I Plan To Vote For Clarity
By CHRIS CHANDLERIn June, the Los Alamos County Council voted to place on the General Election ballot the question of whether our County should continue to have an elected office of sheriff. Like Robert Gibson (https://ladailypost.comcontent/los-alamos-sheriff-increases-confusion-and-risk), I plan to vote FOR this ballot question.
As an incorporated county, Los Alamos is permitted under the New Mexico Constitution to determine what elected offices the county shall include in its charter, and what the Read More
Los Alamos County Comprehensive Plan: Second And Final Random Sample Survey
COUNTY News:
Architectural Research Consultants (ARC) is conducting the second and final comprehensive plan survey on behalf of Los Alamos County.
Surveys are being sent to 3,000 random addresses in the County. Recipients of the survey are asked to complete the survey online or fill out and submit the paper survey by no later than Friday, Sept. 9.
The purpose of this survey is to gauge the level of support for draft goals and policies that will guide future development of the County. The information gathered through the survey will be used as part of the input in developing the comprehensive Read More
Los Alamos County Concludes Emergency Exercise
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s portion of today’s multi-agency emergency exercise has concluded. Read More
Henderson Exits Los Alamos County Council Race
By KRISTIN HENDERSONI am writing for two reasons.
First, to say thank you to my fellow citizens. It has been an honor to serve on the Los Alamos County Council for the last four years, to help make decisions that affect our day-to-day lives and our long-term plans, and to represent Los Alamos around the state and, occasionally, the nation.
Second, to let the community know that I have decided not to run for re-election in November.
There is some wisdom, I think, in a four-year term, and this is a good time in my life, with my family and my work, to take a step back from public Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 29
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: Week of Aug. 29
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.
Public Read More
Alert: Multi-agency Emergency Exercise At LAMC Today
ALERT:
This is a reminder there is a multi-agency Emergency Exercise today at Los Alamos Medical Center.
If you see a lot of activity, such as emergency vehicles and the like, it is because of the Emergency Exercise.
LAMC is working with LANL, Los Alamos County, and emergency responders as part of our work to be wholly prepared in case of a true crisis.
Should there be demand for real patient care that requires ED staff attention, the exercise at LAMC will be suspended to care for patients. Read More
David Luning Performs At Pond Tonight
David Luning. Courtesy photoMUSIC News:
Gritty, soulful singer/songwriter David Luning is a lively storyteller whose music, earnest songwriting and rich, captivating voice would have you believe you’re listening to a hardened veteran of Nashville.
Luning is performing as part of the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. The concert is free.
His debut album “Just Drop On By” was met with high critical praise and garnered Luning numerous film and TV placements with most recently, a featured placement of his song “ Whiskey Bottle” in NBC’s series Read More
Burgess: Summing Up Summer
By HARRY BURGESS(Part 1 of a 2-part series: Now you see us…now you don’t.)
Part 1. Now you see us…
With the County Fair & Rodeo behind us, regular afternoon rain showers bringing us cooler weather, and students returning to school, it begins to feel like autumn might be just around the corner. For those of us working in local government, however, the shift in seasonal work won’t happen for a few more months. Road work on Central Avenue proceeds, the grass in the parks continues to need mowing, and a variety of new projects are just getting started with programming and design. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 17 – Aug. 23, 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.
BRENDEN BROWN
Aug. 17 at 12:41 p.m. / Police arrested Brenden Brown, 26, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
Aug. 17 at 2:24 p.m. / A 34-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone burglarized his vehicle parked on La Paloma Drive.
The estimated loss is unknown.
Aug. 17 at 6:49 p.m. / A 28-year-old Santa Fe woman reported that she is the victim Read More
Authors Speak: ‘Women Marked For History’ Thursday
Courtesy photoLIBRARY News:
The public is invited to meet Rosanne Roberts Archuletta and Phil Archuletta at the monthly Authors Speak at Mesa Public Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 in the Upstairs Rotunda.
The Archulettas’ book “Women Marked for History” profiles the lives of women who are commemorated on New Mexico’s Historic Markers.
The New Mexico Women’s Historical Marker Initiative, comprised of members of the New Mexico Women’s Forum, noted that of the more than 500 markers in New Mexico in 2004, only one featured a woman, and set about to remedy that. They approached Read More
Call For Submissions For The Friends Of The Shelter 2017 Calendar
Arts In Public Places Board Meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday
COUNTY News:‘Granite Mountain’ Filming At Urban Park Friday
COUNTY News:
“GraniteMountain” is filming approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Urban Park. There will be no loud noises, stunts or special effects conducted as part of filming this scene.
“Granite Mountain” has obtained a permit to reserve all Urban Park facilities, including the pavilion, all fields (soccer/baseball), courts (basketball, volleyball, tennis) and parking spaces connected to the park. The production will block off and sign areas not accessible to the public during filming.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 through Read More
County Council Work Session Underway In White Rock
Los Alamos County Community Development Director Paul Andrus, left, at this evening’s Council Work Session in White Rock updates members of the Los Alamos County Council, Acting County Attorney Katie Twaits and County Manager Harry Burgess on local housing including a homebuyer program, home renewal program, vacant homes and affordable housing possibilities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Community Development Director Paul Andrus, right, introduces his new Housing Manager Andrew Harnden at this evening’s Council Work Read More
Public Invited To San Ildefonso Pottery Dedication
The public is invited to join the Art in Public Places Board, Los Alamos County Council and guest artists at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 for dedication of San Ildefonso pottery replicas stationed along N.M. 4 in White Rock. LADP File Photo
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to join the Art in Public Places Board, Los Alamos County Council and guest artists at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 to celebrate the dedication of the large San Ildefonso pottery replicas stationed along N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The creation of this impressive artwork was a collaborative effort Read More
