Applications Accepted For BPU Vacancy
COUNTY News:
Applications are being accepted until May 27 to fill one position on the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
Comprising five members, the BPU governs the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), a county-owned utility that provides Los Alamos with electric, water, natural gas and wastewater services. The selected individual will fill a position to be vacated on July 1 due to an expiring term.
Members of the BPU work together with the DPU to serve and represent the interests of the community. Through policy direction, the BPU guides DPU’s senior management to realize its mission to create Read More
Meet New Golf Course Manager Sam Logan
Los Alamos Golf Course staff, from left, Assistant Golf Professional Michael Phillips, newly hired General Manager Sam Logan and Head Golf Professional Donnie Torres. Photo by KayLinda Crawford Los Alamos County has hired PGA Professional Sam Logan as the new manager of the Los Alamos Golf Course. He came on board Monday and following two days of orientation is now on the job at the golf course.
Logan comes to Los Alamos from his most recent position as general manager at TPC Cartagena in Columbia, South America. He has worked for Read More
Absentee Voting Is Underway
Absentee voting began Tuesday in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Poll workers assist residents wishing to cast their absentee vote Thursday in Council Chamber. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Cat Rescued From Tree At Caballo Peak Apartments
Animal Control Officer Alysha Lenderman and Los Alamos County Utilities Department employees Julian and Michael rescue a cat from a tall pine tree at Caballo Peak Apartments. The cat had reportedly been in the tree for four days, but the rescue took less than five minutes once the bucket truck arrived. The handsome black cat, being called “Ponderosa”, will be cared for at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. If he is not claimed in five days, he will be put up for adoption. Courtesy photo
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Los Alamos Daily Post Launches Radio Show
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos Daily Post is now partnering with Hutton Broadcasting to air a new radio show, The Voice of Los Alamos, noon to 1 p.m. each Friday on 101.5-FM and streaming on SantaFe.com.
The show will is hosted by Publisher Carol A. Clark and will feature guests from the community and local news.
The first broadcast airs today, and will feature an interview with County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary. The topic is the recent lawsuits against Los Alamos County and how to avoid future litigation. Read More
Los Alamos Tourism Calling For Local Talent Casting Call For Television Advertisement
COMMUNITY News:Marijuana Wax Lab Explodes Inside Local Apartment
The bathroom where the explosion occurred Monday in unit 11 at the Caballo Peak Apartments on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The living room in unit 11 following Monday’s explosion at the Caballo Peak Apartments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Police Blotter: May 4 To May 10, 2016
LAPD News:
MOLLY FITZGERALDLetter To The Editor: Brush And Weeds Aren’t Only Things People Leave On Sidewalks
By CHRISTINE WEAVERI appreciate the information about keeping sidewalks clear of brush and weeds. However; these aren’t the only things people leave on sidewalks.
Weed And Brush Pile Reminder: ‘Keep Sidewalks Clear’
Brush pile. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Chapter 18 of the County Code (the Nuisance Code) was recently updated to address property maintenance issues. Specifically, Sec. 18-42. parts (a), (b) and (d) address weeds and brush piles.
Please read the code excerpts below and survey your property to see if any of these issues exist. This time of year, it is especially important to trim vegetation away from sidewalks for pedestrians – our sidewalks receive heavy use during the warmer months, with many residents who enjoy walking about the community. Thanks in advance for your support Read More
County Reminds Pet Owners About Animal Control Ordinance With Return Of Warmer Weather
Jack Russell Terrier running free. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
With warmer weather returning to Los Alamos, many screen doors and windows are open, residents are enjoying their yards or may be busy walking or hiking around the community.
Los Alamos County’s Animal Control division typically begins to see an uptick in complaints during the summer months about roaming animals or animals off leash, barking dogs and failure to clean up after pets.
Residents are asked to remember the following items contained in the County’s Animal Control Ordinance:
- Animals that are off the owner’s premises
Peanuts Movie At White Rock Library Thursday
Peanuts movie poster. Courtesy/WRBLPet Of The Week: Daisy The Dog
Daisy the dog. Courtesy photoAnnual Trimec Spraying May 16 Through May 27
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division will be spraying herbicide for weed control Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 27.
Target areas include:
- 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.
Notices will be posted in the areas to be sprayed at least 72 hours prior to spraying, and will remain until spraying has been completed.
Areas will be sprayed with Round-Up and EndRun Broad Leaf Weed Killer. For more information, call the Parks Division at Read More
Police Issue Telephone Scam Alert
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is receiving multiple complaints of fraudulent telephone scams occurring within the county over the past few days.
This scam is nothing new, however, multiple Los Alamos residents are being called from the “Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office” stating residents owe fees for judicial judgements and/or failure to pay fines.
These phone calls are all false. Do not respond to calls but rather hang immediately.
Typically the phone numbers given are non-active telephone numbers and when you call back you are routed to a bogus messaging system Read More
Police Arrest Local Man In Apartment Explosion Case
Juan Gonzales
LAPD News:
The explosion at Caballo Peak Apartments is currently a joint investigation involving Los Alamos Fire and Police Departments, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the ATF.
During the course of the investigation, Juan Gonzales, 28, a resident of Los Alamos, was arrested and charged with two counts of resisting/evading or obstructing an officer and one count of bribery/intimidation/retaliation of a witness.
Gonzales was taken before Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados and then released on his own recognizance.
Another man was taken to the burn center in Read More
Absentee Voting Underway In Los Alamos County
Absentee voting for the June 7 Primary Election began this morning in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Today’s 13th voter, Joe Granville, is being assisted by Election Judge Annabelle Rivera and Presiding Judge Linda Fox. Courtesy photo Read More
Community Invited To Post Office Plaque Dedication
Los Alamos Post Office at 199 Central Park Square. File photo
COUNTY News:
The community is welcome to attend a plaque dedication ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 20 in front of the United States Post Office in downtown Los Alamos.
The building was recently placed on the historic register at both the national and state level. In attendance will be citizens instrumental in obtaining this prestigious historic designation, the Los Alamos Postmaster, representatives from the State Historic Preservation Office, Los Alamos historical Society, and Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Advisory Read More
North Mesa Dog Park Closed Through Friday
Small dogs will have their own area in which to play following this week’s renovations at the North Mesa Dog Park. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The North Mesa Dog Park will be closed for installation of a new irrigation system and new fencing to extend the park and also to include a small dog area.
The park will be closed through Friday, May 13.
The County anticipates reopening the park over for the weekend and asks the community to respect the park’s closure for safety reasons.
Direct questions to Park Superintendent Jeff Humpton at 505.662.8159. Read More
Officials Break Ground On TA-3 Substation Replacement Project At Los Alamos National Laboratory
Officials break ground on the TA-3 Substation Replacement Project during a ceremony Wednesday at LANL. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Bonita Rogozinsky, Federal Project Manager for NNSA Acquisition & Project Management delivers welcoming remarks at the groundbreaking for the new Substation at LANL. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Manager Kim Lebak. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comOfficials broke ground Wednesday, May 4 on a Substation Replacement Project at TA-3 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
