Los Alamos Main Gate Park Permanent Facade Ready For ScienceFest; Schedule Of Activities
Los Alamos Main Gate committee members in front of the permanent facade at Los Alamos Main Gate Park completed in time for ScienceFest. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
As anyone that drives past can see, the permanent facade at Los Alamos Main Gate Park has been completed in time for ScienceFest. With much determination from Suzette Fox of Los Alamos MainStreet to see it completed and the recommendation of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park committee to the County, it is ready for visitors and locals alike.
There will be a re-creation of the vintage photo of the main gate with the classic Read More
Road Construction Update: Week Of July 18
COUNTY News:It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like ScienceFest!
The Los Alamos area is beginning to look a lot like ScienceFest with signs cropping up from the 1940s such as this one on dispay today on the fence along the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
This Combined Operations sign is on display today on the fence along the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
ScienceFest News:
Los Alamos Historic Walking Tours
• 10a & 2:30p – by Los Alamos Historical Society. Tour historic Fuller Lodge & Bathtub Row.
Where: Historical Museum – Teen Center 475 20th St., Suite C
Event cost: $10 Read More
Night Work Underway On Knecht Street
COUNTY News:RUNA Celtic Music Band Plays Ashley Pond Tonight
RUNA band members from left, Cheryl Prashker, Maggie Estes White, Shannon Lambert-Ryan, David Curley and Fionán de Barra play at Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today. Courtesy/www.runamusic.com
RUNA wins Best World/Traditional Song Award. Courtesy/www.runamusic.comRUNA, a Celtic all-star band from the U.S., Ireland and Canada is playing at 7 p.m., today at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos.
This is a FREE CONCERT. Gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups”, RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the Read More
Pedestrian Bridge Installed At Los Alamos Reservoir
Workers bring in a tall crane to install a pedestrian bridge Wednesday at the Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Pedestrian bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The pedestrian bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Here comes the pedestrian bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Lowering down the bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Lowering the bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comPublic Hearing On Water Rate Increase Aug. 17
DPU News:
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will bring to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Aug. 17 a proposed ordinance to increase wholesale and retail water rates by 10-percent. If the proposed increase is approved, the ordinance will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council to be scheduled for a public hearing in September. Council will consider adoption of the ordinance at that time.
DPU initially intended to calendar the public hearing on the rate increase for board members at the July 20 monthly BPU meeting. According to DPU officials, publishing requirements mandated Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 6 – July 12, 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.
July 6 at 1:50 a.m. / Police arrested Nathan Reass, 26, of Los Alamos on East Road and charged him with possession of marijuana and issued him a summons to appear in court. The police booking photo is not available.
MARK MORROW
July 6 at 2:39 p.m. / Police arrested Mark Morrow, 36, of Los Alamos on Trinity Drive and charged him with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
July 7 at 10:35 Read More
Los Alamos County’s 42nd Triathlon Needs Volunteers
Volunteers help in timing tent before the 2015 race begins. Courtesy photo
A volunteer directs cyclists during the 2015 race. Courtesy photo
A young volunteer provides water to thirsty athletes in the 2015 competition. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Department is again preparing for the 42ndAnnual Triathlon set for Saturday, July 30.
This year’s format will be different than previous races with the addition of a separate Junior Triathlon starting 30 minutes before the regular Triathlon begins. The traditional Kids’ Triathlon also happens at Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone: Perspectives On A National Conversation
By Chief Dino SgambelloneRecent events at the national level have re-ignited a passionate conversation about police-community relations.
Locally, this conversation, along with the murder of five Dallas Police Officers and police shooting deaths in Louisiana and Minnesota, has also generated some concern within the community. Specifically, citizens want to know how Los Alamos Police Department officers are trained and what policies are in place that address racial bias and overall professional conduct.
The Los Alamos Police Department Read More
County Council Proclaims July 14-17 ‘Los Alamos ScienceFest Weekend’
Los Alamos MainStreet Director Suzette Fox, right, accepts a proclamation from County Councilor Kristin Henderson declaring July 14-17, 2016 as ‘Los Alamos ScienceFest Weekend’ in Los Alamos County during this evening’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Letter To The Editor: Support Expressed For County’s Sheriff And Police Department
By PATRICK BRENNER, Republican Candidate In light of recent events, I offer my full fledged support of our County’s Sheriff and Police Department. Thank you for everything you do.
I am jumping into the quagmire of the Sheriff feet first. I am stumped by the amount of vitriol surrounding the elected position that Sheriff Lucero has legitimately won and is in his 2nd term. What could cause a County Council to systematically reduce the role of our Sheriff to virtually nothing and then ask the voters whether they’d like to remove the Office of Sheriff from our town permanently? Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Vacancy
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Board.
The upcoming months will be an exciting time as the Library Board will be supporting a strategic planning process that will guide the future of the library for the next four to five years. Activities for the new board member will include playing a role in guiding the writing and promotion of the plan.
The Library Board meets the first Monday of each month and is a fun and collaborative team that has a history of achieving success, resulting in improved library operations. Before Read More
Small Fire Erupts Near Los Alamos Middle School
Fire investigators are at the scene of a small fire that erupted this afternoon on San Ildefonso Road near Camino Duraznillo on North Mesa in Los Alamos.
Fire crews arrived quickly and jumped right on it, Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland said.
“I watched the fire attack almost from start to finish and the firefighters were real aggressive in putting it out,” Wetteland said moments ago. “We are in extreme fire danger conditions right now, and with this wind, it could have really gotten out of hand.”
Wetteland said initial indications
DWI Planning Council Seeks Community Input
DWI Coordinator Kirsten Bell, left, along with Planning Council members Carie Fanning and Morrie Pongratz entice shoppers at the Farmer’s Market to participate in an online survey to help community planning related to ending DWI. Photo by Vint MillerNews Alert: Smoke Likely Above Los Alamos Today
COUNTY News Alert:
Residents may see smoke from the San Juan County fires caused by an oil rig explosion drifting over Los Alamos by late afternoon.
According to weather service modeling of the smoke, local weather conditions and expected wind patterns, the smoke is likely to be observed above Los Alamos by approximately 3 p.m..
Hazmat officials are on scene in San Juan County and monitoring air quality. They reported that there are no toxic chemicals detected in the plumes. Read More
Sidewalk Work Underway At Trinity And Knecht
Sidewalk work underway today at Trinity Drive and Knecht Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Judge Defers Sentencing Of Small Business Owner
Small business owner Katie Brouseau, second from right, is surrounded by supporters Thursday morning outside the Municipal Courtroom following her hearing. From left, Doris Prokop, Atomic City Quilts owner Shelly Kuropatwinski, LACDC Chair David Jolly, Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge, Brouseau and small business owner Karen Wray. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local small business owner Katie Brousseau prepares to pay the clerk the $60 court fee Thursday following her hearing at the Justice Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comDWI Planning Council Meets Thursday July 14
COUNTY News:Fire Hydrant Testing Underway On Central Avenue
The Los Alamos Fire Department is testing hydrants on Central Avenue today. Photo by Carolo A. Clark/ladailypost.com
In today’s heat, the water released for a couple of minutes during hydrant testing evaporated very quickly. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
