Cone Zone Extra: LANL Exercise Friday Aug. 26
COUNTY News:
Motorists at or near the Diamond/Trinity intersection may see activity in the parking lot of the Los Alamos Medical Center this Friday. This is only a LANL emergency exercise, no cause for alarm.
Read the LANL news release below for details. Traffic should not be impeded, but, curious drivers may be more interested in looking at “what’s going on at the Medical Center…” – so be alert if passing through this busy intersection!
LANL News Release:
Los Alamos National Laboratory is conducting an emergency preparedness exercise Friday, Aug. Read More
Public Invited To MPNHP Committee Meeting Friday
COUNTY News:
The public is welcome to attend the next committee meeting of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda should be posted by Wednesday morning on the webpage, which has been updated with news from the July meeting.
Visit this link: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/projects/council/Pages/mpnhpcommittee.aspx. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 22, 2016
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued the following Road Construction Update for the Week of Aug. 22.
Please slow down and use caution within 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.
Public Works Projects:
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. The public is welcome to attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings; contact the Public Works Read More
BPU Approves Proposed Natural Gas Rate Decrease
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities voted at its Wednesday night meeting to approve the proposed ordinance to reduce gas rates and remove the “sunset” clause for the pass-through rate structure.
The ordinance will go to the Los Alamos County Council Sept. 27 to be considered for adoption. Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Learly congratulates Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Rob Metcalf on the Club’s 50th anniversary at a celebration dinner Friday night at Cottonwood On The Greens Restaurant. The Club was chartered Aug. 19, 1966. O’Learly attended the celebration dinner and presented a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honoring its 50 years of service to the community. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Todd Urbatsch, Los Alamos Historical David King Dunaway On Musicians And The Blacklist
David King Dunaway. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Noted historian and broadcaster David King Dunaway will speak at Mesa Public Library at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24 in the Upstairs Rotunda. His talk is entitled Force and Violins.
Force and Violins was first presented to the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Center in 2008, on the subject of systematic persecution of folksingers in the United States in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s.
Through the Benjamin A. Botkin Folklife Lecture Series, the American Folklife Center presents distinguished experts speaking about their research and current Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Positive Experience
Movie production underway Wednesday on Rover Boulevard. Photo by Terry FoxxI am probably like many of you and wondered why New Mexico would support the film industry by giving them a rebate. I had an opportunity to find out recently when the No Exit Films requested to use our house to film scenes for “Granite Mountain.” Why they chose our house I don’t know and I must say I was a little hesitant at first. However, the Location Manager explained the process and we consented.
The process took three days to set up, shoot, and take down. Everyone whom I interacted Read More
Jim Lauderdale And Higher Ground Perform Tonight
Jim Lauderdale performs at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photoTwo-time Grammy-winning singer and master songwriter Jim Lauderdale is both a “songwriter’s songwriter,” who’s written/co-written many modern classics for iconic artists, as well as an intuitive sideman, who’s enhanced the music of a bevy of esteemed musicians.
Lauderdale will be in concert at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Also on the bill is local bluegrass band Higher Ground. The concert is part of the free Los Alamos Summer Concert Series.
As a solo artist, since 1986 up until now, he’s created Read More
LAPD Announces Intersection Change On Villa Street
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is issuing notification to all motorists that the Los Alamos County Traffic and Engineering Department has established a new four-way stop sign intersection.
The intersection at Villa and 33rd Street, in front of Aspen Elementary School, has been converted from a two-way stop to a four- way stop. Officers will be out enforcing this new change.
A motorist approaching an all-way stop is always required to come to a full stop before a crosswalk or stop line. After a full-stop has been made, vehicles have the right-of-way to proceed through the intersection Read More
Renovations Close Fuller Lodge West Entrance Aug. 22
COUNTY News:
As progress continues with interior work at Fuller Lodge, crews with R and M Construction will begin exterior renovations of the west entrance Monday, Aug. 22.
Work includes removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, stairs and ADA ramp as well as installation of a snow melt system to help keep the entrance free of ice during snow storms. This work will also coincide with the replacement of the stairs and retaining wall outside of the kitchen.
The west entry is expected to be closed for 4-6 weeks to complete the work, weather permitting.
Signage will be provided to route visitors Read More
Sheehey: Why Los Alamos Needs A Sheriff
By PETE SHEEHEYThe County Council recently voted 5-2 to put a proposed change to the County Charter on the November 2016 general election ballot to eliminate the office of Sheriff. I have no objection to the voters deciding on this issue, but I voted against the motion because eliminating the Sheriff is a bad idea. We have a Police Department with a multi-million dollar yearly budget, led by an excellent Chief. Why then should Los Alamos County also have an elected Sheriff with a small budget and staff?
Elected Sheriffs are a very enduring tradition Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 10 – Aug. 16, 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.
Aug. 10 at 11:25 a.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone damaged her property on Aster Street. The estimated loss is more than $1,000.
ADDIS FURH
Aug. 10 at 7:59 p.m. / Police arrested Addis Furh, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
CESAR VARGAS
Aug. 11 at 6:02 a.m. / Police arrested Cesar Vargas, Read More
Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos County Rodeo
Bull riding Sunday during the 2016 Los Alamos County Rodeo at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
The end of successful chute doggin’ Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Not quite out of the gate. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Calf scramble – kids get ribbon off calf’s tail Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram 
Roping Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram 
Mr. Weismans farwell prayer Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram 
Cowgirl bullWhite Rock Pottery Replica Project Now Complete
The last piece of the White Rock Pottery Replica project, a large 10-foot in diameter plate patterned after a Maria Martinez plate, was installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. This is part of the Los Alamos County Public Art Collection.
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The 10-foot in diameter plate installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
C-130 Drops Water On Pajarito Mountain For Movie
The C-130 transport aircraft is spotted this afternoon flying around Pajarito Mountain to drop a large quantity of water for the film ‘Granite Mountain’ that is being filmed in the area. Photo by Donna Reil Read More
Alert: Motorists Can Expect Traffic Delays On Diamond Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials announced that utility work on Orange Street and Diamond Drive will create a 10-minute delay for this evening’s commuters heading north on Diamond Drive. Supporting the Western Area Phase 4 improvements, construction crews have been replacing waterlines in the Denver Steels area, requiring a lane drop on Diamond Drive. For the past two weeks, construction crews have been removing traffic control devices to eliminate the lane drop on Diamond Drive and accommodate the evening rush hour traffic. However, a water tie-in scheduled Read More
Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade
Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC leads the 2016 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo parade Satuday morning down Central Avenue. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Hilltopper Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
‘Topper flags. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Spectators settle in for Satuday’s parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Park rangers and their mascot. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Park Ranger waves to the crowd lining Central Avenue for Saturday’sLos Alamos County Fair Prize Winners Chosen
Exhibit winners are chosen including these examples of fine fare at the Los Alamos County Fair Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Grand Champion sweet treat. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Blooming quilt. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Prize needlework. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The best in fine art. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Playing card tutu. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Olympic Rings in Legos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comC-130 Basing Out Of Santa Fe Municipal Airport For Pajarito Mountain Water Drop Today
A C-130 transport aircraft similar to this one is scheduled to drop a large quantity of water over Pajarito Mountain between about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today for the film ‘Granite Mountain’. Courtesy photo
COUNTY news:
The C-130 transport aircraft scheduled to drop a large quantity of water over Pajarito Mountain between about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today for the film “Granite Mountain,” will be basing out of the Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
A helicopter carrying crew to film the C-130 in action also will be basing out of Santa Fe Airport. Neither Read More
Scenes From Saturday’s Los Alamos County Fair
A massive crowd turned out for Saturday’s annual Los Alamos County Fair at Ashley Pond Park including this family who like hundreds of others received balloons sporting the County’s new branding log. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Fair goers pack the County booth Saturday at the Pond to meet Boards and Commimissions members, Councilors and County officials to learn about the latest projects in the works around the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County planners and Public Works officials discuss a wide variety of projects with Read More
