Cone Zone: Week Of July 25
COUNTY News:Pet Of The Week: Milton The Chihuahua
Milton the Chihuahua. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney PhotographyFocus Groups Scheduled For Library System Planning
LIBRARY News:
The library’s strategic planning process enters its next public phase with a series of six upcoming focus groups, which will be held throughout the month of August.
Each session will be led by a Library Board member and provide community members with an opportunity to explore and discuss one element of library services in depth.
“I think it’s important for people to participate in the focus groups,” Library Board Chair Michelle Griffin said. “This process will help the library gain many perspectives and make the best choices for moving forward. Being a part of a focus group Read More
Guitar Concert Feaures Los Alamos Native July 26
Classical guitarist Mohit Dubey. Courtesy photoLIBRARY News:
The sounds of classical guitar will waft through Mesa Public Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, as Los Alamos native Mohit Dubey presents a live concert in the Upstairs Rotunda and Art Gallery.
Dubey is a young classical guitarist and physicist-in-the-making. A student of Roberto Capocchi at New Mexico School for the Arts and Stephen Aron at Oberlin Conservatory, Mohit has played concerts across the world – from Santa Fe to Italy to Jordan. As the son of Indian and German scientists, Mohit is excited about using music as a means Read More
Alert: Temporary Glitch In 911 Phone Lines At Los Alamos Police Department’s Dispatch Center
UPDATE: LAPD’s Dispatch Center 911 phone lines are now working properly again.
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department’s Dispatch Center is reporting that its 911 phone lines are not operating properly.
Phone calls coming in on 911 are forwarding to Santa Fe’s police dispatch center as an interim solution, and Santa Fe dispatch is then working the calls made to 911 back to LAPD dispatch using cell phones to relay information.
Phone technicians are on their way to the Dispatch Center to try and resolve the issue and Century Link is also investigating the phone line. Radio transmissions Read More
Road Closures July 30 For 42nd Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon
Cyclists in previous Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC
Swimmers in previous Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division for the 42nd annual Los Alamos Triathlon July 30.
The race starts with a 20K bike ride that includes challenging climbs and great scenery, then into the pool (feet first) for a 400-meter swim and ends with a 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and back.
The following road closures will be in effect for this race:
- Canyon Road will be closed 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to through traffic
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 14 – July 19, 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.
KAYLA GOMEZ
July 14 at 11:25 a.m. / Police arrested Kayla Gomez, 29, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
CHANTELLE CHAVEZ
July 18 at 9:09 p.m. / Police arrested Chantelle Chavez, 26, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
July 13 at 3:14 p.m. / Police arrested Francisco Palomino, 25, of Espanola Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest HUGE Success!
LACDC News:MPNHP Committee Meets At Noon Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park Advisory Committee will meet at noon, Thursday in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the Committee. The agenda has been posted on line and can be found at: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/projects/council/Pages/mpnhpcommittee.aspx. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Honors White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee For Its Service
Past and present members of the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee gather this evening ahead of the Council meeting at the White Rock Firestation, where they were honored for their years of service to the community with a reception hosted by the County Council. The committee presented a recap of their work during tonight’s meeting. Their charter ended June 30. Courtesy photo
Members past and present from the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee receive certificates of appreciation this evening from the Los Alamos County Council for their years of volunteer Read More
LAFD Seeks Citizen Volunteers As ‘Bi-Stander’ Actors For Aug. 20 CPR Training Exercise At Ashley Pond Park
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department will be conducting CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) training Aug. 20 at Ashley Pond Park near the concert stage.
This training will include all aspects of a cardiac arrest event, including a 911 call to the Los Alamos Consolidated Dispatch Center from a witness, over–the–phone CPR instructions from trained dispatchers, the response by LAFD, and treatment by LAFD responders. All treatment and care will be administered to a hi-fidelity CPR mannequin, which measures the effectiveness of the CPR being provided. This training will Read More
Meet County Councilors At Farmer’s Market Thursday
Two members of the Los Alamos County Council will be at the Farmer’s Market 9-11 a.m., Thursday.
The public is welcome to stop by and chat with the Councilors about current projects, topics or concerns. Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Releases Second Quarter Crime Statistics
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone has released crime statistics for the second 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 the property crime category. Both of these Read More
P&Z Meetings Set For July 30 And Aug. 6
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News Alert:
Effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1)
- Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Stage I Exemptions:
- Developed campgrounds with metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
Community Invited To Coffee With A Cop Tuesday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department invites the community to participate in Coffee with A Cop.
Meet Los Alamos police officers, ask questions and share concerns, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, at Morning Glory Bakery Company at 1377 Diamond Dr. Read More
More Scenes From ScienceFest 2016
Leia Roach strolls along the pond Saturday during ScienceFest 2016 in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Briefing a young scientist. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Some 10,000 people turned out for Saturday’s ScienceFest in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest packed a day full of interactive activities, tours and exhibits Saturday that engaged some 10,000 people of all ages in science.
Festival producer Los Alamos MainStreet partneed with community businesses and organizations to present Read More
Los Alamos Celebrates ScienceFest 2016
Visitors to ScienceFest gather today at Ashley Pond Park. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A robot launches a ball. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Operating the ball-launching robot. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Watching the drones perform. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Drone aloft. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
3D chalk drawing. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Chalk Walk drawing. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Chalk Walk artist. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Michele and Andy Fox with their AtomicBradbury Science Museum Association At ScienceFest
Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) Board Member Kathy Boerigter with student volunteers from Los Alamos High School today at their ScienceFest Booth at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Working on projects in the BSMA Booth today at ScienceFest. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers at the BSMA Booth today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s activities at the BSMA Booth. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s Read More
