Councilor Sheehey On His Bid For Re-Election
By PETE SHEEHEYPete Sheehey released the following statement after filing Tuesday to be a candidate on the June 2016 Democratic Primary Election ballot for reelection to the Los Alamos County Council.
Los Alamos has been a good home for me, and I think we can make it even better. When I ran and was elected four years ago to the County Council, I said that I would help County Government keep spending within reasonable limits, and yet go ahead with needed investments in infrastructure, education, economic development, and recreational amenities.
These Read More
Los Alamos Health Council Gathers For Meeting
Members of the Los Alamos Community Health Council gathered last Thursday for its monthly meeting in the third floor conference room at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The LACHC is the designated health planning body for Los Alamos County. It has been designated as such through the New Mexico Legislature and the Los Alamos County Council. The LACHC works collaboratively with other county offices, collaboratives and networks in its planning activity. Core Services include health research and monitoring of health needs. The Health Council is open to Los Alamos County organizations, Read More
Library Needs Your Insight – Open Forum Survey To Collect Your Ideas
Library Board Chair Michelle Grove-Griffin and Library Manager Steven Thomas discuss details of strategic planning process now underway. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System is planning for the future and we need your help! You can start by filling out our survey on Open Forum, which is available through March 28. The survey should take fewer than 10 minutes to fill out. Paper copies of the survey will also be available at the service desks in both White Rock and Los Alamos libraries.
“One of the things that I most love about Los Alamos is its high level of community involvement,” Read More
Art In Public Places And Los Alamos County Golf Course Working Together
Nexus in its current location at Central and Trinity. Courtesy photoThe Art in Public Places Board has been working closely with the Los Alamos County Golf Course on a few projects.
Currently, the Art Board is working with Albuquerque artist Doug Czor, on final details of the design for a glass sculpture to be installed at the Golf Course Community Building. This piece will span the hallway ceiling space from the entrance through the restaurant to the exit.
The sculpture will be assembled by clustering groups of dichroic glass panels. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 2 To March 7, 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.
March 2 at 6:22 a.m. / Police charged a 15-year-old Espanola boy at 1300 Diamond Dr., with battery and referred him to the juvenile probation officer.
March 2 at 3:20 p.m. / A Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Hawk Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
March 2 at 7:10 p.m. / Police arrested Steve Duran, 54, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with Read More
Chandler: Participate In Comp Plan Process – It’s Critical
By CHRIS CHANDLERIn the last couple of years, I have had direct personal experiences with proposed changes to our pleasant single family neighborhood. The first involved a housing development that would have increased the allowed density by 100 percent, directly across the street from us. The changed zoning would also have allowed the buildings to be over 40 percent higher. These changes would have completely altered the character of our neighborhood.
The proposal was encouraged – actually promoted – by the Community Development Department, Read More
Los Alamos County Comprehensive Plan: Community Visioning Meetings For Community Input
COUNTY News:- 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 14, at White Rock Fire Station
- 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, at UNM Los Alamos Lecture Hall, Building 2, Room 230
- 9 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at Los Alamos Golf Course Community Room
Today’s Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County Council Hears About NMAC
New Mexico Associations of Counties (NMAC) President Sharon Stover and NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman brief the Los Alamos County Council this evening in Council Chambers on their organization’s history, mission and recent efforts. NMAC was established in 1936 to strengthen New Mexico counties’ ability to govern their affairs and to improve the well-being and quality of life of their constituents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council in session this evening, from left, Kristin Henderson, Steven Girrens, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, Read More
Sharon Stover Files For Dist. 43 House Seat
Sharon Stover
POLITICAL News:
Sharon Stover of Los Alamos filed by proxy today at the Secretary of State’s Office in Santa Fe for the Dist. 43 House seat.
Stover, a republican, ends her position as Los Alamos County Clerk Dec. 31. She also serves as president of the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC), a term that also ends Dec. 31.
Stover issued the following statement about her desire to serve in the New Mexico Legislature:
I am wholeheartedly ready to take the next step in public service, and would be honored to serve as State Representative for District 43. Born and raised in the Pojoaque Read More
Bill McKerley Files For Los Alamos County Probate Judge
Appointed Los Alamos County Probate Judge Bill McKerley just filed for the position with four minutes to spare as the cut-off time is 5 p.m. today in the County Clerk’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PED Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster Files For Reelection
Public Education Department Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster files for reelection today in the Sectretary of State’s Office in Santa Fe. Photo by Tarin Nix Read More
Antonio Maggiore Files For Los Alamos County Council
Democrat Antonio Maggiore just filed for Los Alamos County Council. He is the owner of Ecolutions landscaping company. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Naomi Maestas Files For Los Alamos County Clerk
Los Alamos County Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas, a Republican, just filed for the office of County Clerk. ‘I feel that it is very important to continue the progress we have made in the County Clerk’s Office,’ said Maestas, who has worked in the Clerk’s Office for nearly 10 years. If elected, she will resign from her current position. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Clerk’s Office Waits For More Candidates
After a busy morning assisting candidates, from left, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Clerk Sharon Stover and Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas have not seen a single candidate file since just before lunchtime. So far, one Democrat and one Republican have filed for county clerk and three Democrats and three Republicans have filed for county council but no one has filed for probate judge. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file at the County Clerk’s Office inside the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Golden Sledgehammer Event
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard in hard hat with sledgehammer in hand last Friday, takes a few wacks at a new doorway design for the renovations underway at the Los Alamos History Museum. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard helps with renovations of the Los Alamos History Museum. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
At Friday’s golden sledgehammer event, from left, Historical Society Board President Michael Wheeler, Eric Vasquez, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Read More
Jaret McDonald Files For Los Alamos County Council
Republican Jaret McDonald, center, who works at Los Alamos National Laboratory just filed for Los Alamos County Council. Joining him this morning from left, campaign treasurer Alex Zubelewicz, campaign manager James Robinson, wife Jennifer McDonald and Rotary exchanged student Krissi Wallis who is residing with the McDonalds. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County DWI Planning Council Meets Thursday
LAC News:Chris Chandler Files For Los Alamos County Council
Democrat Chris Chandler just filed for Los Alamos County Council. ‘I am excited to be running for County Council,’ Chandler said. ‘I’ve loved living here for more than 20 years. I plan to draw on my experience as a community activist to improve oversight of county operations, ensure that neighborhoods are protected and thrive, and to encourage open government on every level.’ Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Councilor Steven Girrens Files For Reelection
Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens, a Republican, just filed for reelection. Girrens is an associate director over engineering at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
