County Councilor Kristin Henderson Files For Reelection
Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson, a Democrat, just filed for reelection as Clerk Sharon Stover assists her at the counter. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Wendy Laird Files For County Clerk
Republican Wendy Laird, chief operating officer for Zia group of companies, with her treasurer and campaign manager James Chrobocinski, a county councilor, just filed for the office of County Clerk. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council in the Office of the County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Amy Woods Files For County Clerk
Democrat Amy Woods, a Los Alamos Real Estate Broker with Zia Realty Group just filed for the office of County Clerk. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Patrick Brenner Files For County Council
Republican Patrick Brenner just filed for the office of Los Alamos County Council. The Los Alamos High School graduate is the chief catalyst for EdJ ink. Los Alamos residents have until 5 p.m. today to file for the office of clerk, probate judge or county council (three seats) in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Council candidate Patrick Brenner is joined by his family, wife Christy and daughters Charlotte, 2.5, and Marie, 4 months, this morning as he files his candidacy in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Read More
Pete Sheehey First Candidate Of The Day To File
County Councilor Pete Sheehey, a Democrat, just declared his candidacy for reelection to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Today is filing day in Los Alamos County for residents wishing to run for the position of probate judge, county clerk or county council.
County Councilor Pete Sheehey just filed his candidacy for reelection. He is the first candidate of the day to file. The Los Alamos Daily Post will report on each candidate filing throughout the day so visit ladailypost.com often through 5 p.m. today.
DPU Seeks Input For Policy On Customer-owned Solar Energy Systems
COUNTY News:
Discussion scheduled for March 16 BPU Meeting
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) officials encourage Los Alamos citizens to go to the County’s online open forum at https:////www.peakdemocracy.com/3411 and provide feedback on recommended policies related to distributed energy resources or customer-owned generation sources, such as roof-top solar systems.
The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will review and discuss recommendations in the July 7, 2015 Future Electrical Energy Report on this issue at the March 16, 2016 board meeting held at 5:30 Read More
Learn About Assisted Transportation Services
LARSO News:
The Low Vision and Hearing Challenged Support Group will meet with a representative from Atomic City Transit to learn about the changes to assisted transportation services.
The meeting is 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22 in the classroom at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The public is invited to come with questions. Atomic City Transit will have new service applications on hand. Read More
Lunch With A Leader: DPU Manager Tim Glasco
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Glasco
LWVLA News:
The League Of Women Voters of Los Alamos will feature Los Alamos County Utilities Department Manager Tim Glasco for this month’s Lunch with a Leader. The luncheon is 11:45 a.m., March 15 at Mesa Public Library.
A licensed Professional Engineer and certified as a Level IV Wastewater and Water Systems Operator, Glasco has more than 30 years of experience in municipal and public works engineering and management. In 2014, the Los Alamos County Council approved the appointment of Glasco to lead the County-owned utilities Read More
Letter To The Editor: Regarding Planned Roundabout
By WILLIAM C. MEADRound and round we go?
Would you consent to costly, painful surgery that might or might not improve your health and could result in increased blockage of one of your major arteries?
The wheels of transportation progress have turned and we’re now faced with the prospect of having our very own two-lane roundabout (RDB) built on Trinity Drive (N.M. 502) at Central Avenue, beginning in the Spring of 2017.
Over the past 20 years or so, roundabout proponents have generated three large proposals. The most recent grand plan, in 2011, proposed reducing Trinity to two lanes and Read More
Los Alamos County Comprehensive Plan Hosts Public Visioning Meetings For Community Input
LAC News:- Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. at White Rock Fire Station;
- Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. at UNM Los Alamos Lecture Hall, Building 2, Room 230; and
- Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at Los Alamos Golf Course Community Room.
Pet Of The Week: Phyllis (Phil) The Dog
Phyllis (Phil) the dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Board Of Public Utilities Meeting For March 8
COUNTY News:Friends Of The Shelter/LAPD Race To Save Dogs’ Lives
Pacino, a heartworm-infected dachshund mix, now safe at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. Pacino and his friends will receive treatment at a local vet clinic today. Courtesy/FOST Board Hears Update On NM 502 Trinity Drive Improvements 5:30 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is set to hear an update on the N.M. 502 Trinity Drive Improvements Project at 5:30 p.m. today in room 110 at the Municipal Building.
Project Development Engineer Bryan Danielson with New Mexico Department of Transportation will provide an update on the project.
Background:
Tour Of Duane W. Smith Auditorium
Los Alamos Concert Association Artistic Director Ann McLaughlin, left, and Technical Director Ross Mason, center, led a recent tour of Duane W. Smith Auditorium to discuss needed renovations. The aging facility hosts world class concerts in which the walls are so flimsy, patrons are asked to refrain from flushing toilets until they hear audience applause to muffle the sound. County Council voted Tuesday to help fund the renovation through its school parnership budget. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Ross Mason presents the basics on the renovations he would like to see for Old Golf Course Clubhouse Demolition March 7
COUNTY News:
The old Los Alamos Golf Course clubhouse is scheduled for demolition, beginning the week of March 7.
On Friday, March 4, the contractor, Parker Construction, will install a perimeter fence around the building and the eastern portion of the main parking lot. Golf course patrons will be directed to use the western portion of the parking lot including the entire overflow parking lot.
Demolition activities will involve large trucks hauling debris from the site to the Eco Station. The contractor is required to abide by the county noise ordinance, which limits the hours of operation Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 25 To March 1, 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.
Feb. 25 at 5:35 a.m. / The Bomb Squad responded to a call on Trinity Drive that turned out to be a false alarm.
Feb. 25 at 11:59 a.m. / The Bomb Squad responded to a call on Trinity Drive that turned out to be a false alarm.
CODY SOWERS
Feb. 26 at 10:46 a.m. / Police arrested Cody Sowers, 28, of Jemez Springs at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Western Area Phase 4 Improvements Project Public Meeting March 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the community to attend a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Boards and Commissions Room 110 in the Municipal Building to discuss the upcoming Western Area Phase 4 Project, which includes the Denver Steel area.
Project Purpose and Scope:
- Utility and roadway improvements including water main upgrades, utility service connections, asphalt paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, drive pads, and drainage structures for the following streets:
Western Area:
- 45th (Sandia to
Los Alamos County Among Best Places In New Mexico For Living On Social Security
Photo credit: © iStock/Kameleon007
FINANCIAL News
In its second annual study, SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, determines the places in America where Social Security goes furthest.
The study analyzes Social Security income, cost of living data, and taxes across all counties to determine where people are getting the most mileage out of Social Security.
The table below shows how the top counties in New Mexico stacked up:
Eco Truck Displays Lia Rushston’s Recycle Design
The special day arrived Thursday, Feb. 26, to honor Chamisa Elementary School student Lia Rushston for winning the Recycle Bowl Poster contest. Los Alamos County’s brand new Eco truck pulled up to Chamisa displaying Rushston’s design. She stands with her family and the ‘Green Team’ at Chamisa. Courtesy photo
Winning Recycle Bowl Poster contest artist Lia Rushston with her family Thursday at Chamisa. Courtesy photo
Winning Recycle Bowl Poster contest artist Lia Rushston inside Los Alamos County’s brand new Eco truck, which pulled up Thursday to Chamisa School displaying Rushston’s Read More
