Authors Speak Features Anita Rodriguez May 26
Self portrait, ‘Me My Bones My Roses’. Courtesy/Anita Rodriguez
LIBRARY News:
The public is invited to Mesa Public Library on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. for the latest installment in the ongoing Authors Speak series, featuring Taos resident Anita Rodriguez. Rodriguez is an award-winning artist, who is also widely known as an enjarradora, or plasterer and finisher of adobe buildings.
“Unique, spirited, brilliant, strong” are the words that come to mind when describing the author and artist Anita Rodriguez. Her new book Coyota in the Kitchen is a striking memoir, laced with recipes, paintings Read More
Pet Of The Week: Domingo The Dog
Domingo seeks a good home. Courtesy/LAC
Shelter News:
Domingo is a 2.5-year-old cattle dog mix with the cutest floppy ears and brown patch over one eye.
He was surrendered due to some disagreements with an elderly dog in the house, so he would likely do better in an only dog home or with a younger, athletic dog that he can play with.
Domingo is very active, and he LOVES to run.his active boy would make a great addition to a family that loves to enjoy the outdoors. Domingo is friendly to the max and loves attention and playtime.
For information about volunteering, adopting and donating and learning more
Council To Consider Sending Ordinance Amendment To Electorate To Abolish Office Of Sheriff In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hear Ordinance No. 665, which proposes amendments, to be submitted to voters for adoption or rejection at the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The amendments would consolidate all remaining powers and duties of the Office of the Sheriff to the Los Alamos Police Department and abolish the sheriff as an elective office.
This proposed action arises out of discussion during the recent budget hearings at which Sheriff Marco Lucero pointed out that service of process has become a riskier activity than Read More
Probate Judge Bill McKerley Tenders Resignation
Probate Judge Bill McKerley
Staff Report:
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Bill McKerley has submitted his resignation from that office as recent changes to the Code of Judicial Conduct make the office incompatible with his role as chair of the local Republican Party.
As a result of the resignation of prior Probate Judge Christine Chandler, the office of Los Alamos County Probate judge was included in the Governor’s call for the general election. As Judge McKerley’s resignation comes too late for his name to be removed from the primary ballot, his withdrawal from the ballot will not be Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Participates In Thursday’s 2016 Special Olympics Torch Run
Members of the Los Alamos Police Department gather Thursday morning for the 2016 Special Olympics Torch Run. Photo by Anthony Lucero/LAPD
From left, Special Olympics athletes Sam and Jenny run the first leg of the 2016 Torch Run to Jemez Springs Thurdsay with Los Alamos Special Olympics Chair Cmdr. Oliver Morris. Photo by Anthony Lucero/LAPD
Runners gather in Jemez Springs with Santa Ana police officer after 42 miles of running in the 2016 Torch Run! Photo by Anthony Lucero/LAPD Read More
County Halts Weed Spraying Due To Citizen Concerns
COUNTY News:
Due to concerns voiced by citizens regarding the use of herbicides as a weed management tool, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division has postponed indefinitely spraying in the following turf areas:
- Rover Park;
- East Park;
- Community Soccer;
- Myrtle Green;
- Ashley Pond;
- Fuller Lodge;
- Aquatic Center;
- Western Area;
- Urban Park;
- Barranca Mesa; and
- North Mesa Sports Complex.
County ordinance requires weed abatement, due to health and safety, and general appearance of the common areas in the community, and so County departments and divisions are continuing their weed Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You To County For Beautiful Gift To Community
By HOLLY BATES Letter To The Editor: Voters … Now Is Your Chance
By DOUG PIPPIN
I know the money spent on the past law suits by us, the county, were paid for by our insurer(s), but we pay the insurance premiums, and at last reported our insurance premiums had not gone up due to these
Atomic City Transit Upcoming Schedule Changes
Atomic City Transit bus. File photo
COUNTY News:
Monday May 23, Atomic City Transit schedules will be adjusted in order to better provide connections with the Northern New Mexico Park and Ride buses.
More specifically, the entire schedule will be rotated forward by 5 minutes, which will affect the timing at each bus stop. As an example, if you currently catch the bus at 7 a.m., you will catch the bus at 7:05 a.m. beginning Monday.
The new transit service plan, implemented Jan. 25, has succeeded in enabling the operators to deliver the published service schedule with excellent “on-time” Read More
DPU Announces Limited Staffing Monday And Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities report that crews overseeing the natural gas, water delivery, and sewer systems will be in mandatory safety related training Monday and Tuesday, May 23-24.
Due to limited staffing levels, all incoming routine customer requests for these days will be scheduled for Wednesday, May 25.
Utilities Manager Tim Glasco stated that “We are committed to the safe and reliable operation of our facilities and place tremendous importance on proper employee training. As such, I thank our customers in advance for their cooperation Read More
Los Alamos County Comprehensive Plan Update Moves into Second Phase With Random Sample Survey
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Comprehensive Plan update is moving into Round Two of public participation events.
Contractor Architectural Research Consultants is sending out 3,000 random-sample surveys to addresses across the county. If you receive a survey, please fill it out either online (preferably) or by mailing back the completed paper survey, with pre-paid postage.
Responses must be submitted before June 4. This date has been extended from May 31 posted in the survey cover letter to give respondents a little additional time. Your input is very much appreciated!
Over the summer Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 11 To May 17, 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.
ANGEL VIGIL
May 11 at 5:58 p.m. / Police arrested Angel Vigil, 24, of Medanales on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. Police arrested Vigil again at 9:31 a.m. May 12 and charged her with possession of drug paraphernalia. Police arrested her again at 4:43 p.m., May 12 on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
May 11 at 6:30 p.m. / Police charged a 14-year-old Los Alamos Read More
Sgambellone: The Pitfalls Of Social Media
The Pitfalls of Social MediaDuring an emergency, many people rely on social media for information and updates on what is occurring. For the citizen, information in real time can be a blessing, particularly for individuals involved in or near an event, or their family members who are looking for any information on a loved one. But for Public Safety, the impact at a scene by errant social media posts is hard to predict, and therefore hard to plan and prepare for.
In a general sense, what you see on social media should only be accepted as accurate with a high degree Read More
County Attorney Rebecca Ehler To Retire
Los Alamos County Attorney Rebecca Ehler is retiring this summer. Ehler came to Los Alamos in June 2012 after working in Alamogordo for 19 years as the city attorney and as the legal advisor to the City’s Department of Public Safety. Details on the search for her replacement have not yet been announced. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Rejects Call For Independent Audit
Los Alamos County Councilors, from left, Steven Girrens, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, Chair Rick Reiss, David Izraelevitz and Pete Sheehey at this evening’s meeting at the White Rock Fire Station. O’Leary called for an independent audit of the County’s personnel policies following a string of lawsuits. Council voted 4-2 against the measure. O’Leary and Sheehey voted for it, Girrens, Reiss, Izraelevitz and Henderson voted against it and James Chrobocinski, who seconded the motion, abstained explaining that he was too emotionally involved because his brother, Read More
District Attorney Addresses Los Alamos County Council
First Judicial District Attorney Jennifer Padgett is addressing the Los Alamos County Council this evening at the White Rock Fire Station. Padgett explained that her office has approximately 75 employees and a budget of $5.8 million. She was recently appointed to the post by Gov. Susana Martinez to fill a vacancy left by Angela Spence Pacheco who retired. Padgett, who is seeking election to the position said no matter what happens in the June Primary Election she will serve for a year so she is interested in learning the needs and issues of each community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Listen To ‘The Voice Of Los Alamos’ Featuring Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary Discussing Need For Independent Audit of County Lawsuits
Los Alamos County Vice Chair Susan O’Leary discusses on ‘The Voice Of Los Alamos’ the need for an independent audit of County processes and procedures related to the recent string of lawsuit settlements. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Click here to listen to Los Alamos County Vice Chair Susan O’Leary discussing the need for an independent audit of County processes and procedures related to the recent string of lawsuit settlements.
O’Leary’s interview is on the newly launched weekly radio program, “The Voice of Los Alamos,” hosted Read More
Glasco Discusses County’s Energy Future
Los Alamos County Utilities Manager Tim GlascoLos Alamos County Utilities Manager Tim Glasco gave Kiwanis members “A Glimpse of Our Energy Future” recently, summarizing the current Los Alamos County/Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) power partnership and looking ahead to a future that might be significantly different.
The driving force toward change is a county goal to become “a carbon-neutral electric provider by 2040.”
At present, the county and LANL have five sources of power: the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) Read More
Sharon Stover Kicks Off House Dist. 43 Campaign
Sharon Stover of Los Alamos kicked off her campaign for the House of Representatives in House Dist. 43 Tuesday at a community gathering at Pasta Paradiso on Trinity Drive. Dist. 43 comprises Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties. Watch Stover’s campaign kickoff speech here: https://youtu.be/kyDjG8B8OjM. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover addresses Tuesday’s gathering of some 90 people who turned out for her campaign kickoff at Pasta Paridiso. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Read More
Science On Tap Features Cathy Wilson On Climate Change 5:30 p.m. Thursday
SCIENCE News:
Science On Tap happens every third Thursday of the month, featuring a new topic each time. This month, Cathy Wilson will discuss climate change at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square. in Los Alamos .
Wilson, who heads Los Alamos Nationalal Laboratory’s Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystem Science team, is working to better understand what happens when warming climate causes Arctic permafrost to thaw. As the ground warms up, previously frozen soil carbon is decomposed and released as green house gases—adding to global warming. Read More
