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Council Approves Fire And Police Collective Bargaining Agreements

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 27, 2016 - 4:31 pm

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes requests approval from County Council Tuesday evening of a collective bargaining agreement between International Association of Firefighters Local 3279. Council unanimously approved the agreement. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

International Association of Firefighters Local 3279 President Bert Quintana signs the collective bargaining agreement with the County Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Looking on from left, Fire Chief Troy Hughes, County Councilor James Chrobocinski, County Manager Harry Burgess and County Clerk

PEEC: Fantastic Fractals Show Friday

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 27, 2016 - 4:28 pm

County Planning DWI Council Meeting Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 27, 2016 - 2:34 pm

LAC News:

Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council meets at 8:30 a.m., Thursday Jan. 28, in the County Municipal Building, room 110.

Agenda:

I. Call to Order

II. Public Comment

III. Approval of minutes from previous meetings: 1/14/16 (Minutes are available upon request. Contact Kirsten Bell at Kirsten.Bell@lacnm.us or 662.8241)

IV. Council Chair’s Report

V. Coordinator’s Report

a. Update on FY16 grant spending

b. Highlights from NMAC, DWI Affiliate, & DFA Meetings

VI. Business

a. Formal vote

Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus: Thank You Los Alamos!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 27, 2016 - 2:52 am

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus this evening at the Municipal Building upon hearing the Special School District Mill Levy Question passed 4,095 to 1,698 said, ‘Thank you parents, thank you community, we appreciate your support and will get busy improving the schools.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Voters Overwhelmingly Support HB33 Mill Levy For Los Alamos Public Schools!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 27, 2016 - 2:13 am

HB33 Mill Levy Election Presiding Judge Kim Thomas places ballots in the machine to be counted just before 7 p.m. today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Deputy County Clerk Adriana Ortiz checks the lobby for final voters just before the LAPS Special Election ends at 7 p.m. today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, standing, this evening with members of the election committee at the Municipal Meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Los Alamos County voters have

Jan. 27 P&Z Commission Meeting Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2016 - 5:27 pm

COUNTY News:

The Jan. 27 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled.

The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Read More

Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy: Reminder To Submit Letters Of Interest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2016 - 5:19 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County would like to remind individuals interested in the upcoming Probate Judge vacancy to send in their letter of interest by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. No letters have been received yet.

The Council is responsible for filling the vacancy that will be left by current Probate Judge Christine Chandler’s resignation that takes effect Feb. 20, 2016. The successful applicant will fill the unexpired term, which began in 2014 and expires in 2018. Under State law, any qualified person over the age of 18 who is a resident of Los Alamos County may serve. Interested applicants should Read More

School Bond Absentee Precinct Board Begins Its Work

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2016 - 5:10 pm

The Absentee Precinct Board begins its work counting school bond ballots this morning at the County Municipal Building. Tuesday is Election Day and ballots must be physically received by 7 p.m. in the County Clerk’s Office to be counted. Postmarked envelopes DO NOT count. Elections results will be posted after the Absentee Board has processed all ballots received. Courtesy photo Read More

Preparations Underway For Central Avenue Phase 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2016 - 5:23 pm

Los Alamos County Public Works Department is preparing for the second phase of the Central Avenue Improvement Project. This phase addresses the section between 15th and 9th Street and involves new asphalt, curb and gutters, drainage structures, sidewalks, on-street parking and bus pullouts, street lighting, streetscape designs, landscaping and irrigation. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

The section of Central Avenue from 15th to 9th Street is in need of work. The asphalt is in bad shape, a sewer line needs to be replaced Read More

East Park Tot Lot Closed Jan. 25 To Feb. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2016 - 2:39 pm

COUNTY News:

The Tot Lot at the South end of East Park will close for approximately two weeks starting Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.

The community is asked to respect the construction site. The Tot Lot will re-open Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, weather permitting.

Planetarium Shows ‘Back To The Moon For Good’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2016 - 1:04 am

Play Putt-Putt Golf For Prizes At Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2016 - 12:42 am

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Division is taking over the Los Alamos Nature Center and putting up a putt-putt course for the evening at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Play through the nature center and win free passes to the pool or ice rink, and learn about the latest news on local trails, try out some snowshoes and more. This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages.

This putt-putt evening will take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. It is free to attend, and no registration is required. For more information about this and other Pajarito Read More

Annual Los Alamos County Council Retreat Underway

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 23, 2016 - 4:48 pm

Los Alamos County Council Chair Rick Reiss opens this morning’s annual Council Retreat underway at Pajarito Cliffs. All seven councilors are present as well as County Manager Harry Burgess and senior staff and two members of the public. Discussion is surrounding priorities for the County’s Strategic Leadership Plan and the retreat is scheduled to end at noon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos School Board President Jim Hall addresses the County Council during public comment. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Manager Harry Burgess briefs council Read More

Bandelier Reduces Frijoles Canyon Analysis Of Access Plan Impacts To Categorical Exclusion

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 22, 2016 - 3:23 pm

Shuttle bus at Bandelier Visitor Center in Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

In 2012, the National Park Service (NPS) notified the public that an environmental assessment (EA) would be prepared to analyze the potential environmental effects of project alternatives to improve transportation conditions at Bandelier National Monument.

This notice is to inform the public that the analysis of proposed action and associated impacts of the project has been reduced to a degree that an EA is no longer required. Alternatively, the NPS is preparing

Author William deBuys At Library Jan. 28

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 21, 2016 - 11:41 pm

Author, conservationist, and environmental activist William deBuys. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Author, conservationist, and environmental activist William deBuys is the featured author in Mesa Public Library’s ongoing Authors Speak series for January. He will talk at 7 p.m., Jan. 28 in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., in Los Alamos.

In recent months, deBuys has had two books published: The Last Unicorn, about his journey to find one of the earth’s rarest creatures, the saola; and the 30^th anniversary edition of Enchantment and Exploitation: The Life and Read More

Explore Mars In The Nature Center Planetarium Friday

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 21, 2016 - 11:16 pm

Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Learn more about Mars at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Los Alamos Nature Center as Rick Wallace leads a planetarium show and discussion of Mars, the challenges, opportunities, and realities of this red planet.

This special planetarium show is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are available by calling or stopping by the nature center. Seating is limited.

Planetarium shows are suitable for ages four and up. For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit here, email programs@peecnature.org

Boutique Air: ‘Such A Sweet Deal!’ February Promotion Offers Travelers A Chance To Win Free Flight!

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 21, 2016 - 11:14 pm

LAC News:

Los Alamos County and Boutique Air are offering travelers the chance to win a free round trip flight between Los Alamos Airport and Albuquerque’s Sunport if they enter their name in an online only drawing between Jan. 22 and Feb. 4.

It’s all part of the “Such a Sweet Deal” promotion intended to encourage travelers to avoid the hassles of driving and parking at Sunport when they can travel in style in Boutique’s modern Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. With amenities designed to make the flying experience as comfortable as it gets, the PC-12 features reclining leather

Renewing Our Existing Neighborhoods; Supporting Public Employees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 21, 2016 - 11:13 pm

By Susan O’Leary, Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Council

In the coming weeks, the Los Alamos County Council will be considering both Capital Improvement spending and Economic Development spending.

There’s typically some interplay between these two programs. In the past, the County has devoted considerable resources to developing new housing subdivisions as a way to improve our housing stock and attract more residents. While those efforts have been and can continue to be beneficial, the focus on new neighborhoods hasn’t done much to promote the renewal of our existing neighborhoods; many Read More

LA County Wins Audit Accountability Award … Again

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 21, 2016 - 10:57 pm

Los Alamos County has received the State of NM FY 2014 Audit Accountability Award for a Mid-Size County for the second year in a row. The prestigious award was presented today by State Auditor Tim Keller to County Finance staff Joe D’Anna and Helen Perraglio, center with award, at the New Mexico Association of Counties conference in Santa Fe. Also attending today’s award ceremony from the County, from left to center, to congratulate the Finance Division on this accomplishment are County Manager Harry Burgess, Council Chair Rick Reiss, County Clerk Sharon Stover and Councilor Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Jan. 13 To Jan. 19, 2016

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 21, 2016 - 12:25 am

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.