Winter Weather Warning: Los Alamos County Under Hazardous Weather Alert
LAPS News:Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County Ward; Pre-Primary Convention Underway At UNM-LA
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Robyn Schultz gather for a photo with fellow Democrats during this evening’s Ward and Pre-Primary Convention underway at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
From left, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Maggie Toulouse Oliver at this evening’s Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Ward and Pre-Primary Convention underway at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo Read More
Notice Of Potential Quorum In White Rock Feb. 24
LAC News:Cat Owner Sought
This cat showed up last week at a residence in Los Alamos. His owner is asked to claim him at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter on East Road where he is being boarded. Courtesy photo Read More
Final CIP Public Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The final Capital Improvements Projects public meeting is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Park Square.
The focus of the final meeting is economic development and infrastructure projects. This will be a slightly different format from past meetings, with presentations first by County staff and the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), followed by public comment.
Individuals are asked to arrive a little early if they wish to give comments, as they will need to sign in. Individuals also are asked to bring a copy Read More
Chandler: The Council Must Exercise Oversight
By CHRIS CHANDLERLos Alamos County, through the Municipal’s League’s Self-Insurer’s Fund, has settled several employment cases totaling about $4.5 million in the last four years. Consider the following:
2012: A Recreation Department Senior Office Specialist received a $175,000 settlement. Her complaint alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery, and prima facie tort against the County Read More
Court Sanctions Los Alamos County In Police Case
By CAROL A. CLARKLos Alamos County was sanctioned in December by the First Judicial District Court for its conduct related to the suit filed by former Police Cmdr. Randy Foster, former Cmdr. Scot Mills and former Det. Paige Early.
According to court documents obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post, District Court Judge Raymond Ortiz sanctioned the County Dec. 1, 2015 and fined it more than $21,000 because its answers to discovery for Plaintiffs Foster, Mills and Early were “all deficient in a number of respects, including that some of the information provided by the County Read More
Citizens Advocate For CIP Projects At Public Meeting
Audience members await their turn to speak at Capital Improvement Projects Community Meeting Friday at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladaily post.comThe Los Alamos County Council held another of its public meetings seeking community input on which Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) should move forward.
Council Chair Rick Reiss led the noon meeting Friday at the fire station in White Rock. Also attending were Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilors James Chrobocinski, Pete Sheehey, Kristin Henderson and David Read More
Unhitched Trailers: Ordinance Changes Take Effect, Enforcement Sweeps Begin
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Code Enforcement Officers will begin assisting Los Alamos Police Department patrols in tagging or towing unhitched trailers parked on streets, highways and public parking areas, under new changes to the County code that took effect Feb. 10.
The County Council recently approved a change in wording to Chapter 38 of the Traffic & Vehicles Section of the Code (Section 38-367), to address inadequate parking regulations that have in the past allowed trailers in these public areas as long as the trailer was hitched to a vehicle for at least 24 hours. The amended ordinance Read More
Public Invited To CIP Meeting At Noon Friday
COUNTY News:
Public meetings on future capital projects continue tomorrow at noon in the meeting room at White Rock Fire Station 3.
The public meeting is being held as requested by the Council as part of their deliberations on narrowing a project list to fund in the future.
The final public meeting will take place at 6 p.m., Tuesday in Council Chambers, with a focus on projects for Economic Development or Infrastructure. The Council will then have a wrap up of all of the public meetings and further discussion at their Council meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 in Council Chambers, when they Read More
Letter To The Editor: Statement Regarding My Brother’s Case
By JAMES CHROBOCINSKILetter To The Editor: Richard Marquez’ Act Of Service…
By LAWRY MANNLos Alamos Golf Course Opens Friday!
The Los Alamos Golf Course will open Friday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Golf Course staff announced today that they will open the golf course Friday, Feb. 19.
The golf pro shop will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the first tee time available starting at 10 a.m. The golf range will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last bucket of range balls sold at 4:30 p.m. These operation hours are subject to change due to weather and course conditions, effective through Saturday, March 12 until the shift to daylight savings time, which begins Sunday, March 13.
Golf Course Read More
Black History Month Read-In At Library Monday
Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
February is Black History month and the Los Alamos County Libraries are joining in the celebration by hosting an African-American Read-In 3:45-4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22.
Readers of all ages are welcome to attend. The Read-In will be held downstairs in the Youth Services Rotunda of Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave.
American writing has been made much richer with the addition of African-American authors. African-Americans are poet laureates, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, and Newbery Award winners. The concept of African-American Read-Ins was developed Read More
Breaking News: Former Los Alamos Police Officers Receive $2 Million Settlement In Case Against County
BREAKING News:
Former Los Alamos Police Commander Randy Foster, former Commander Scott Mills and former Los Alamos Police Detective Paige Early have announced that on Feb. 4, 2016 they settled their claims against Los Alamos County for $2 million.
Settlement vindicates former Los Alamos Police Commander Randy Foster
According to a statement released from the Hemphill Firm: As part of the settlement the County rescinded Foster’s termination and offered the three Plaintiffs reinstatement to their former positions (which they declined).
Further, the County agreed to expunge discipline Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 11 To Feb. 16, 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.
BRIANNA GARCIA
Feb. 11 at 1:55 a.m. / Police arrested Brianna Garcia, 22, of Los Alamos at 650 San Ildefonso Road and charged her with DWI.
JAMES CARPENTER
Feb. 13 at 8:50 a.m. / Police arrested James Carpenter, 29, of Jemez Springs on Diamond Drive and charged him with the unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.
Feb. 13 at 2:04 p.m. / A 54-year-old Los Alamos man reported being Read More
County Council Appoints Bill McKerley Probate Judge
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover swears in new Probate Judge Bill McKerley following his appointment this evening by Council. Screen Shot/LADP
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos County Council this evening appointed Bill McKerley to the position of Probate Judge.
Current Probate Judge Christine Chandler is set to resign her position effective Feb. 20, 2016 and the Council has the responsibility of appointing a qualified individual to fill the unexpired term.
Four residents submitted letters expressing interest in the position including:
- Bill McKerley;
- Anne Nobile;
- Michael Redondo;
Council Votes To Express Opposition To SJR 16A And SJR 23
Council Chair Rick Reiss calls for a vote of the Council. Screen Shot/LADP
Staff Report:
Council voted 6-1 to express its opposition to Senate Joint Resolution 16A – a floor amendment to extend term limits for the office of sheriff.
Councilor Kristin Henderson joined the meeting by telephone. Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the measure.
Council also voted to oppose SJR 23, which would require specific law enforcement qualifications for individuals wishing to run for the office of sheriff. Councilor James Chrobocinski and Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the measure. Read More
Council Approves Funds For Construction Of Canyon Rim Trail Phase 2 Project
Public Works Director Philo Shelton. File photo
Staff Report:
Public Works Director Philo Shelton briefed the Los Alamos County Council this evening on Phase 2 of the Canyon Rim Trail.
Following Shelton’s presentation, Council voted 6-0 the award Bid No. 2016-12 in the amount of $1,764,764.05 plus applicable Gross Receipts Tax to Star Paving Company. Councilor Kristin Henderson is absent.
The funds are for the construction of the Canyon Rim Trail Phase 2 Project, establish a project budget in the amount of $2,427,585, and consideration of related budget revision 2016-17 in the amount Read More
Council Approves Wastewater Treatment Plant Pipeline From Bayo Booster Station To Top Of North Mesa
Deputy Utilities Manager – Engineering James Alarid presents a request to the Los Alamos County Council this evening for Ordinance No. 663; an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a water project fund loan/grant agreement in the total amount of $455,000, and related documents by and between the New Mexico Finance Authority and Incorporated County of Los Alamos for the purpose of design and construction to replace the only wastewater treatment plant pipeline from the Bayo Booster Station in Bayo Canyon up to the top of North Mesa. Council approved the measure 5-0. Council Read More
