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COUNTY News:Letter To The Editor: P&Z Commissioners Welcome Public To Comprehensive Plan Review Process
By PHILLIP GURSKY, ChairmanIn the upcoming weeks, press releases, news articles and print and electronic ads will announce the second round of public meetings continuing the process of public input in the coming update of the County Comprehensive Plan.
These meetings will be addressing policies and issues of real concern and import to citizens and the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to see a large turnout for these meetings.
As I described at the outset of the Planning and Zoning Commission public input process earlier this year, the Comprehensive Read More
Come To Chamberfest 2016 Saturday!
A family spins the wheel for discounts at CB FOX, outside the store at Chamberfest 2014. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comChamber News:
The community is invited to come downtown to enjoy music, dance, shop, dig in a giant sand pile, look at 4×4 vehicles, and explore other family-friendly entertainment 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11.
ChamberFest is expected to draw more than 2,000 residents to the downtown area. Businesses and nonprofits utilize this opportunity to provide giveaways and games for attendees.
ChamberFest runs between 15th and 20th streets along Central Avenue, Read More
Enforcement Sweep Progresses On Unhitched Trailers
COUNTY News:
According to County officials, the enforcement sweep for finding unhitched has been making progress. Under new changes to the County code that took effect in February, local Code Enforcement Officers have been assisting LAPD with locating unhitched trailers and tagging or towing them if they are parked on streets, highways and public parking areas.
According to Code Enforcement:
- 40 cases have been opened and resolved since the ordinance took effect Feb. 10;
- 5 cases required citations for removal, which were resolved; and
- For the month of May to date, 5 cases were opened, which
Letter To The Editor: P&Z Meeting Is Crucial June 15
By GEORGE CHANDLLER
Los Alamos
At the P&Z meeting last night they discussed the Round 2 meetings for the comp plan. Meeting # 1 is scheduled for Wednesday June 15, 6-8 p.m., at UNM-LA Room 230. The topic is “Neighborhoods, Density and Growth.”
This meeting will address the issues our downtown residential neighborhood faces. These came to a head when UNM-LA, with the complicity of the Community Development Department, attempted to convert the student housing on 9th Street to a super-dense 50-foot luxury highrise that would have offered only a token dozen or so student apartments. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 13
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update for the week of June 13.
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:
Canyon Rim Trail
The west leg of the Canyon Rim Trail is closed for construction. No traffic delays on DP Road or New Mexico 502 are anticipated.
Knecht Street Improvements Project
Century Club will start construction on the Knecht Street Improvements Project Monday, June 13. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Access to businesses as well as mail delivery, emergency Read More
Letter To The Editor: Sheriff’s Office On Council Agenda
By JOHN L. HORNEThe upcoming county council meeting will address an issue to vote on the abolishment of this county’s Sheriffs office. This is the most important issue to be addressed in this meeting.
In the past the citizens of Los Alamos have been deceived by an unlawful county charter issue that has prevented the Sheriffs office from performing its duties as prescribed by state law. We have some County Council members who feel that the Sheriffs office is a threat to their ability to control the community.
The Sheriffs office is empowered by our constitution Read More
Final White Rock Master Plan Implementation Advisory Board Committee Meeting Monday
COUNTY News;
The final White Rock Master Plan Implementation Advisory Board Committee Meeting is 6 p.m., Monday at the White Rock Branch Library.
Final Meeting Agenda:
- Call to Order & Adoption of Agenda
- Public Comment, Input & Feedback
- Meeting Minutes–May 9, 2016
- Recommendation to Retire Committee & Release Members
- June 7 Memo to Council
- Presentation & Recognition – July 19 County Council Work Session
- Solicitation for Transportation Board Nominee
- WR Civic & Senior Center Renovations Project – Status & Schedule
- San Ildefonso Replicas – Dedication
- A-19-A – Path
County Reminds Residents To Support Property Clean Up To Combat Excessive Weed Growth And Problematic Rubbish Accumulations On Private Property
Weeds, tires and other debris should be cleared from private properties. Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
- County will now be educating and enforcing new provisions to the County Code adopted by County Council last Fall
It’s that time of year again and staff in Los Alamos County’s Building Safety Division and the Los Alamos Fire Department are reminding citizens to help address property-related issues such as weed overgrowth, excessive rubbish, and rodent issues being found on private properties around the County.
Property owners can help the County ensure a safe, continuous sidewalk Read More
New Coworking Space Opens In Central Park Square
Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz, center, chats with attendees gathered Wednesday evening at the first public opening of projectY, a new coworking space in Central Park Square. The organization also hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier in the day attended by LANL CTO Duncan McBranch, Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilor Kristin Henderson. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
From left, LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and her husband Valley Daily Post Publisher Eric Vasquez at Wednesday’s opening Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Mountain Of Reasons To Abolish The Office Of Sheriff
By Los Alamos County Resident
As a general rule, I try to avoid public confrontations with angry, gun-toting people. But, since the Los Alamos Daily Post published an anonymous letter in support of the Sheriff and his deputies last week, I’m trusting that the Daily Post will publish this anonymous reply.
First, Sheriff Lucero and both Deputy Hornes, you should be ashamed of yourselves for the vicious and offensive tone of your remarks. If you’re trying to convince people that you really deserve actual responsibilities, your hateful, condescending remarks are enough to make the case against Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 31 To June 7, 2016
LAPD News:
GEOFFERY MARQUEZLAPD Converts Van Into New Crime Scene Unit
LAPD Evidence Technician/Crime Scene Investigator Anthony Lucero standing in front of the department’s new Crime Scene Unit. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department just converted a van previously used by its Detention Center into a Crime Scene Unit.
This vehicle will be outfitted with all the necessary tools and equipment that may be needed at crime scenes or large incidents.
In the past, detectives and patrol officers generally kept minimal equipment in their units to process scenes and at times, these detectives/officers needed other larger pieces of equipment brought Read More
June 15 Utilities Board Meeting Begins At 6:30 P.M.
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) regular June 15 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. rather than at the normal starting time of 5:30 p.m. The location of the meeting has not changed and will be held at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Avenue in Council Chambers.
Meetings of the BPU are open to the public. Additionally, citizens can view agendas, stream meetings live in real-time or view past meetings online at losalamos.legistar.com. Click on the “Live Proceedings” tab for live streaming or select “Board of Public Utilities” in the search drop-down Read More
Los Alamos 2016 Primary Election Unofficial Results
Gathering at the end of this evening’s 2016 Primary Election, from left, Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Primary Election 2016 team, from left, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez, County Clerk Sharon Stover, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas and Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
2016 Primary Election Unofficial Results for Los Alamos County:
Precincts Reported: 17 of 17
Registered Voters: 4,500
Ballots Cast: 4,500
DEM PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Total Votes 2,828
BERNARD SANDERS Read More
Chandler, Henderson And Sheehey Win Democratic Primary Race For Los Alamos County Council
The winners in the 2016 Primary Election for Los Alamos County Council on the Democratic ticket, from left, Chris Chandler and incumbents Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey. First time candidate Antonio Maggiore lost by a narrow margin. Republicans Steve Girrens, Jaret McDonald and Patrick Brenner were uncontested in their bid for the three vacant seats coming up on council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Preliminary Results For U.S. President
From left, Lynn Strauss and Nan Holmes wait with Los Alamos County Council candidate Kristin Henderson in the County Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building for final results in the 2016 Primary Election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos County Council Democratic candidate Chris Chandler, her husband George Chandler and Republican County Council candidate Jaret McDonald with his dog Allene wait for election results. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Votes cast just at the Municipal Building Vote Center today for: Read More
Preliminary Vote Counts For Council Candidates
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, center, speaks with anxious candidates as voting results continue to trickle in this evening in the Boards and Commissions Room on the first floor of the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Preliminary results from votes cast just today at the Municipal Building Vote Center for County Council candidates:
Democrats
Antonio Maggiore – 308
Peter Sheehey – 293
Chris Chandler – 221
Kristin Henderson – 318
Republicans
Jaret McDonald – 175
Steven Girrens – 165
Patrick Brenner Read More
Voting Results Are Trickling In
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover just brought in the early voting results to the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. She also is providing results from today’s voters at the Municipal Building. Absentee votes as well as votes from White Rock and the Golf Course have not yet been announced. Full results will be reported here shortly. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Kirsten Laskey of the Los Alamos Daily Post joins Council candidate Antonio Maggiore, resident Fidel Naranjo and Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Robyn Schultz in counting up the Read More
Candidates Charge Phones While Waiting Results
County Council candidates Kristin Henderson and Antonio Maggiore, second from right, with his friend Grant Harding, right, and Councilor James Chrobocinski charging phones in the West Plaza in front of the Municipal Building while waiting for this evening’s election results. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
