Bring It! County Crews Stand Ready To Battle Snow
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division Manager Dan Erickson, center, and his crew at the Pajarito Cliffs Site Wednesday stand ready to take on anything Mother Nature dishes out. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division Manager Dan Erickson and his crew at the Pajarito Cliffs Site at 101 Camino Entrada, stand ready to clear snow and ice from local streets no matter the time of day or night.
“We are so blessed in this county to have such outstanding people working to keep our streets clear for our Read More
New Council Chair Rick Reiss Shares Intentions
Newly elected County Council Chair Rick Reiss and Vice Chair Susan O’Leary listen to presentations during Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Newly elected Los Alamos County Council Chair Rick Reiss spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post about his intentions and hopes for the next 12 months. Councilors selected Reiss in a 4-3 vote in which Vice Chair David Izraelevitz received three votes during Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Councilor Susan O’Leary was elected vice chair Read More
MPNHP Committee Meeting Noon Tuesday Jan. 12
COUNTY News:
The next meeting of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Committee is noon Tuesday, Jan. 12 in Room 330 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The subcommittees will be reporting back to the full committee on progress being made for signage, transportation and attractions/amenities – three key areas which will be impacted by the new Park.
Committee meetings are open to the public. Read More
Opening Reception For Mesa Library Art Show Tonight
Artist Felix Voltsinger and artist Jennifer Leon put the finishing touches on their gallery show, which features drawings and paintings and opens 5-7 p.m. today at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
There will be an opening reception for the newest art show at Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery 5-7 p.m. today, Thursday Jan. 7.
The show, entitled “Conspirators,” features the work of artists Felix Voltsinger and Jennifer Leon. It will be on display through Jan. 30.
For more information about library events, visit https:////www.losalamosnm.us/library/Pages/Events.aspx Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 30, 2015 To Jan. 5, 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.
NATHAN MANN
Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. / Police arrested Nathan Mann, 51, of Los Alamos at the BCSO Jail on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
TREVON YATES
Dec. 30 at 9:46 p.m. / Police arrested Trevon Yates, 21, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
Dec. 31 at 12:28 a.m. / Police arrested Kyle Montoya, 20, of Santa Fe on East Road and Read More
DPU Seeks Public Input On Future Electrical Energy Resources
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) officials encourage Los Alamos citizens to go the County’s online open forum at https:////www.peakdemocracy.com/3331 and provide feedback on future electrical energy resources for Los Alamos County.
The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will review and discuss what the county’s energy generation portfolio mix should look like in 2040 based on recommendations in the July 7, 2015 Future Electrical Energy Report. This discussion is scheduled for the Jan. 20, 2016 board meeting held at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1000 Read More
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy: Council Calls For Letters Of Interest
Christine Chandler was appointed Los Alamos County Probate Judge in August 2013. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors responded during last night’s meeting to the resignation of Probate Judge Christine Chandler.
Chandler wrote in a letter dated Dec. 30 to then-Council Chair Kristin Henderson that her resignation will be effective Feb. 20, 2016. Chandler was appointed to the position in 2013 and ran for re-election successfully in the general election in November 2014.
Chandler cited “other current and prospective commitments” in her letter Read More
Los Alamos County Earns Another Positive Audit
Auditor Laura Beltran-Schmitz of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, an independent accounting firm, briefs Council this evening on the FY 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report with auditor’s opinions. She said Los Alamos County is a ‘pleasure to come and audit’ and added that the County audit opinion is an unmodified ‘clean’ opinion. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 this evening to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Councilors commended Read More
County Council Approves Regulation Of Unhitched Trailers Parked In Public Rights-Of-Ways
Council votes unanimously this evening to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 38, Definitions; and Article VI, Section 38-367 related to long-term parking of unhitched trailers in the public rights-of-ways. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
During this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers, Acting Community & Economic Development Director Paul Andrus discusses issues related to unhitched trailers parked in public rights-of-ways around the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Council voted unanimously to adopt Los Alamos Read More
Council Passes Amendment To Nuisances Ordinance
Public Works Director Philo Shelton, right, and Acting Community & Economic Development Director Paul Andrus discuss nuisance issues with Council during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Associate Attorney Kevin Powers, left, and Acting Community & Economic Development Director Paul Andrus answer questions related to amended the County’s nuisances ordinance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 this evening to approve Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos County Council Selects Rick Reiss Chair And Susan O’Leary Vice Chair For 2016
New Los Alamos County Council Chair Rick Reiss
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council this evening selected Councilor Rick Reiss to serve as its chair for 2016 and Councilor Susan O’Leary vice chair.
Reiss was appointed by Council Sept. 6, 2012 to fill a vacant unexpired term and elected in 2014 for another term. He is a local small businessman and real estate developer.
Reiss has lived in Los Alamos since 1993. He was raised in southern New Mexico, received his Bachelors degree from New Mexico State University and is married to Deborah Reiss. They have two grown children, Rikki Read More
Public Meeting On Central Avenue Improvements Jan. 7
Leadership Los Alamos Contemplates Local Economy
Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss chairs the December Leadership Los Alamos session focusing on economic development. Photo by Martha Katko
David Sutton Owner of KRSN presents his group’s proposition to Councilor Rick Reiss’s challenge during the December LLA session. Photo by Martha Katko
Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2015-2016 met in December for an overview of Economic Development in our community. Chaired by County Councilor Rick Reiss, the goal of the session was to impart to the class members an understanding of economic drivers Read More
County Council Holds First Meeting Of 2016 Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold its first public meeting of 2016 at 7 p.m., Tuesday in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The Council also is meeting in closed session at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The first order of business at Tuesday’s meeting is to elect a new council chair and vice chair to serve for the next 12 months.
Council also is scheduled to vote on amendments to the Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances:
- To Require Property And Premises Owners To Keep Clear All Adjacent And Abutting Public Ways, Right-Of-Ways, Setbacks, and Sidewalks;
- To Regulate Parking of Unhitched
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 24 To Dec. 29, 2015
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.
Dec. 24 at 11:27 a.m. / A 44-year-old Los Alamos man reported being the victim of larceny at the Ski Hill. The estimated loss is more than $500.
JOE MEDRANO
Dec. 24 at 1:52 p.m. / Police arrested Joe Medrano, 30, of Fairview at 751 Trinity Dr., and charged him with shoplifting. The estimated loss is more than $250.
LOUISA ARCHULETA-TRUJILLO
Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. / Police arrested Read More
Libraries Celebrate New Years Noon Thursday
Scene from last year’s New Year’s Celebration at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photoFamilies looking for a fun way to celebrate the arrival of 2016 are invited to Mesa Public Library and the White Rock branch on New Year’s Eve to celebrate NOON Year’s Eve. This event gives kids and families a chance to have all the fun of New Year’s without having to wait until midnight.
Drop in Youth Services at Mesa Public Library or at the White Rock library branch 10:30 a.m. and noon Thursday, Dec. 31 for games, crafts, and a special countdown to noon. There will be a chance for Read More
Excavation Work Begins On County’s West Plaza
COUNTY News:
Residents and downtown businesses will see some excavation work occurring in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building’s west plaza over the next few weeks at 1000 Central Ave.
This work will be conducted by artist Eric Thelander and his contractor(s) to prepare the area for installation of the base of “Solar Tree” – an 18-ft. tall sculpture being installed in the plaza as part of the County’s public art collection.
The area has been marked in preparation for the required utility locates, and the contractor has been asked to minimize impacts to the building’s foot traffic Read More
Utilities Board Special Session 2 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities meets at 2 p.m. today in Council Chambers to approve an amendment to the agreement with AESI-US for $246,000 to develop an Internal North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Compliance Program to meet the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Version 5 requirements and provide additional training and support in preparing compliance evidence.
NERC is the regulatory authority with jurisdiction for electric production and transmission systems that are part of the Los Alamos Power Pool (LAPP). Read More
Conspirators: Felix Voitsinger And Jennifer Leon At Mesa Public Library In January
Jennifer Leon and Felix Voltsinger painting plein air. Courtesy photoLIBRARY News:
Jennifer Leon and Felix Voltsinger are having their first show together this January at the Mesa Public Library Gallery. The new exhibit begins Monday, Dec. 28 and continues through Jan. 28, 2016. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7.
Leon and Voitsinger have shared countless hours in painting and drawing, in studio and out of doors, both of them committed to the intense observation of the scenes before them. Both artists work exclusively from observation, imagination, and memory. Read More
Voter Registration Deadline Is Dec. 29
COUNTY News:
In order to participate in the upcoming Los Alamos Public School Special All Mail Election, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover would like to remind residents who are not registered, or have moved, to complete a voter registration form.
Voter registration forms are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1000 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, as well as at the Motor Vehicle Department and libraries.
The deadline to update your address, register or submit an alternate address for your ballot is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 in the Clerk’s Office. Ballots will be mailed the Read More
