Friends Of The Shelter Launch Fundraiser For Puppy With Heart Condition
Nova Rey is a brave little shelter puppy who needs the community’s help. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Near the end of April, a small, 8-week-old American bulldog/pitbull terrier mix was surrendered to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter.
All the owner wrote on the form was that the puppy had a heart murmur and that they couldn’t afford the medical costs. They also provided a CD with X-rays. Volunteers could feel the murmur with their bare hand.
Nova Rey snuggles with a shelter volunteer. Courtesy photo
In spite of her medical condition, Nova Rey was the most human-loving little girl they Read More
Letter To The Letter: Pot-Holed Road Last On List
By STEVAN PATTILOPerhaps it is time to revisit the original road improvement project for West Road. As envisioned, the route was to climb from near the ice rink, rising higher on the south canyon wall to rejoin the newer upper stretch of the existing road.
As it is, the existing pot-holed condition of the road will continue to remain last on the list to be considered by the county for repair. An added safety concern that could be remedied by changing the road location; proper shoulders could be added since there are no usable shoulders for pedestrians and bikers on the narrow existing route. Read More
Mesa Public Library Gallery: 3rd Paradigm Exhibit
‘Samarkind’ by Adrian Bayreuther. Courtesy photo
‘Lady Chaise Lounge’ by Izabella Pavlusko. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
An international collective of artists, 3rd Paradigm, will show paintings and sculpture at Mesa Public Library in June. There will be an opening reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 9.
Third Paradigm includes Jemez Springs sculptor Harriette Lawler, along with Alberto D’Assumpcao from Portugal, Adrian Bayreuther from Germany, Olga Dmytrenko from Ukraine, Izabella Pavlusko from Azerbaidjan and Constantin Severin from Romania.
Their work has been widely exhibited Read More
Locals Invited To Appear In Los Alamos Television Spot With Opportunity To Win $100 Gift Card
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office Announces OffenderWatch® Mapping And Alerting Service
By Sheriff Marco LuceroIn Los Alamos County, there are approximately 10 registered sex offenders. With summer around the corner we encourage citizens to review our website to see which of these offenders live around them.
The mapping and address feature found on the website pinpoints exactly where an offender lives and citizens can even sign up for automatic email alerts should an offender move close within any address they register (radius is specified upon registration).
The benefit of registering for this confidential e-mail alert service Read More
Pet Of The Week: Mouse The Chihuahua
Mouse (also known as Minnie) needs a home. Courtesy of Paulina GwaltneyNotice Of Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Combined Ward Meetings And Post-Primary Convention
DPLA News:
Notice is hereby given by the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County of the Combined Ward Meetings and County Post-Primary Convention to be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9 a.m. at 170 Central Park Square (next to Quiznos) in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Los Alamos County Democrats will meet to elect 16 Delegates to the Congressional District and State Post-Primary Conventions.
The purpose of this meeting is to elect Post-Primary Delegates to attend the Congressional District Post-Primary Convention to be held at Santa Fe High School Gymnasium Saturday Read More
Letter To The Editor: County Decisions!
By GERALD ANTOSWell how about that? Another complete strike out for our dutiful county council. Except for the one member that voted against this move to transfer the Sheriff’s duties to the LAPD, our council has proven that they have no hind sight nor forward thinking abilities at all!
Sure they want to investigate why there are law suits being lost and all, but they completely fail to see that biggest issue is the leadership in the LAPD that is doing the things that the county is being sued for.
It amounts to the attitude at the top trickling down through the ranks and except for those special Read More
Los Alamos County Council Transfers Sheriff’s Duties To Police Department … Considers Abolishing Office
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero, center, with from left, Deputy John H. Horne, Senior Office Specialist Lisa Gonzalez, Deputy James Leach and Deputy John L. Horne gather for a photo Tuesday outside their office in downtown Los Alamos. Deputy Robert Farris was unable to attend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Swings To Democratic Majority
Longtime Republican Party leader JoAnn Johnson of Los Alamos holds the letter she received from President Ronald Reagan in 1987 congratulating her on her efforts toward creating a Republican majority in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
President Ronald Reagan wrote a letter to longtime state and local Republican Party leader JoAnn Johnson of Los Alamos in 1987, congratulating and thanking her for her efforts toward gaining a Republican majority of registered voters in Los Alamos County.
“I was surprised to receive Read More
Police Focus On Accident Related Traffic Violations
LAPD News:
Starting now and continuing through the summer, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations to include seatbelt enforcement.
The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet. Officers also will be on the lookout for impaired drivers for the next few months.
To report potentially impaired drivers, dial #D-W-I, or #-3-9-4. Citizens in Los Alamos also Read More
Nature Center Open Memorial Day Weekend
Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road is open this Memorial Day weekend. Courtesy/PEECFor more information about the Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Receives National Award!
The Los Alamos MainStreet contingent from left, Ryn Hermann, Suzette Fox, Kelly Stewart and Philo Shelton at the national awards presentation May 23 in Milwaukee. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox holds her national award. Courtesy photo
No need to travel to Disneyland or watch fictional Mayberry on “The Andy Griffith” show to experience Main Street USA. Just visit downtown Los Alamos!
Los Alamos MainStreet was selected as a winner of the 2016 Great American Main Street Awards, chosen by the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Read More
Council Calls For Letters Of Interest For Probate Judge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors responded during Tuesday night’s meeting to the resignation of Probate Judge Bill McKerley.
McKerley wrote a letter dated May 19, 2016 to Council Chair Rick Reiss that his resignation will be effective upon appointment of a replacement. McKerley was appointed to the position Feb. 16 after Probate Judge Chris Chandler resigned.
McKerley stated in his letter that he had recently been informed by the County Attorney that he had a conflict of interest under the State’s Code of Conduct, which prohibits political involvement for even part-time probate Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter May 18 To May 24, 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.
JAMES CARPENTER
May 18 at 5:47 a.m. / Police arrested James Carpenter, 30, of Jemez Springs near 44th Street and Urban on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
CONCHA HERRERA
May 19 at 3:10 p.m. / Police arrested Concha Herrera, 37, of Truchas at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with shoplifting. The estimated loss is more than $250.
Today’s Bear Sighting In Quemazon Is Reminder About Living With Large Predators In Los Alamos County
A bear is spotted at 1 p.m. today first on the deck and then helping himself to the contents of a birdfeeder hanging in a tall tree in the backyard of a home in Quemazon. The homeowner contacted the police who are now tracking the bear. When the bear left the residence, he was traveling in a northeasterly direction. The latest word is he was spotted near Torreon in Quemazon a short while later and perhaps moved on to lower Quemazon. The Quemazon Montessori has been notified. Courtesy photo
The bear takes down a hummingbird feeder this afternoon in the yard of a residence in Quemazon. Courtesy photo
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County Ends Contract For A19 Infrastructure
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County took action Friday, May 20 to conclude its contract with RMCI, Inc. for their services relating to infrastructure installation at the A-19 parcel in White Rock.
According to County Engineer Eric Martinez, RMCI was not successful with trenching to install utility lines needed to provide infrastructure at the A-19 site located north of SR4.
Earlier in the process, geotechnical sampling had identified that a portion of the area targeted for utility installation contained the problematic basalt. Basalt is one of the hardest rock formations to penetrate, Read More
Scenes From Plaque Dedication At Post Office
Officials and community members gather Friday afternoon for the plaque dedication ceremony at the Los Alamos Post Office at 199 Central Park Square. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Officials unveil the new plaque, from left, Councilor Pete Sheehey, Museum Director Emeritus Hedy Dunn, Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Chair Mark Rayburn, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather Reed McClenahan and Los Alamos Historian Nancy R. Bartlit. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comCOUNTY News:
Officials and community
County’s Home Renewal Program Update: 13 Applications Received In First Cycle
COUNTY News:
The deadline to apply for the new Home Renewal Program closed last week. Today, Project Manager and Executive Director Steve Brugger of the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) announced that their office has received 13 applications.
“The number of applications received during this first cycle met our expectations,” Brugger said. “It shows that there is a need for this kind of program in Los Alamos, and the response from the community has been very positive and supportive.”
LAHP is under contract to the County to administer the Home Renewal Program, which provides subsidized Read More
Letter To The Editor: Glad County Halts Weed Spraying
By JUTTA KAYSERI am happy to read that the weed spraying has been stopped, as this poses a danger to humans and animals.
Last year, I was walking our senior dog behind Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock where he ate some grass that was growing along the schoolyard fence. As I walked him there again the next day, I noticed that all the weeds were dead, which signaled to me that someone must have sprayed them.
The days that followed were extremely scary for us, as our dog developed severe diarrhea, which lasted several days. Thank goodness, he survived. Read More
