Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 2 To Dec. 8, 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. 2 at 2:55 p.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on Diamond Drive. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.
Dec. 2 at 3:45 p.m. / A 54-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her home on Sereno. The estimated loss is unknown.
RYAN BARNES
Dec. 2 at 10:35 p.m. / Police arrested Ryan Barnes, 37, of Valerde on Central Avenue on Read More
Council Launches CIP Public Outreach Program
Los Alamos County Council will host seven public outreach listening sessions beginning in January related to Capital Improvement Projects for the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local resident and coach Russ Nolan speaks to council during public comment Tuesday night on the importance of recreational activities for youth and the need to upgrade the ice rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to hold seven public meetings to seek community input Read More
Property Tax Reminder: First Half Due Thursday
COUNTY News:
Payments for the first half of Los Alamos County property tax bills for 2015 will become delinquent after Thursday, Dec. 10.
Payment must either be made in person at the 311 Customer Care Center by 5 p.m., Thursday or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The 311 Customer Care Center is in the lobby of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. They are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payments should be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Payments also are accepted through a property tax lockbox Read More
Learn About The Sun At Planetarium Show Friday
Solar filaments through a telescope. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is holding a special show in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11.
Rick Wallace will explore the sun and its effects on our planet, moon, astronauts, and future colonies on other planets.
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, Read More
Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The regularly scheduled Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board meeting set for Dec. 15 had been canceled due to lack of a quorum. Read More
County Personnel Board Upholds Termination Of Former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond
Attorney Tony Ortiz with the four members of the Personnel Board began hearing testimony at 9 a.m. and went into closed session at 3 p.m. Monday to deliberate. The court reporter looks on at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
During Monday’s County Personnel Board hearing, former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond lost his appeal to get his job back. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLuminaria Walk Brightens Local Stables Sunday
Marshmallow roasters enjoy a luminaria fire Sunday at the Los Alamos Stables during the annual Luminaria Walk, which features farolitos and luminarias, hayrides, hot drinks and treats furnished by stable owners. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Hayriders take in the lights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Farolitos light up the night Sunday at the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Holiday lights line the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Louie the miniature mule in holiday finery.Scenes From Library Arts And Crafts Event
A group of children work on creating books about mittens Saturday at Mesa Public Library. During Winterfest, the library offered an arts and crafts and stories for all ages. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Alicia Martinez, middle, helps her daughter Hailey create a snow man made out of paper chains along with Aiden Rich Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Parents and children create wreaths out of paper plates Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Lights Up Annual Holiday Tree
Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss sets the annual holiday tree alight with his clicker Saturday in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
King-sized ornaments impressed this small boy before the Tree Lighting Saturday at the Municpal Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A family poses for a holiday photo during the Tree Lighting at the Los Alamos Municipal Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Communications and Public Relations Administrator Julie Habiger welcomes visitors to the TreeLos Alamos Winterfest Schedule: Sunday, Dec. 6
The lights at Ashley Pond Park were turned on Saturday night following the annual Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Karen Kendall
CHAMBER News:
Today’s Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule:
Annual Earth Treasure Show
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Masonic Temple, 15th and Canyon
Santa Paws Photos
- Noon to 4 p.m. at Pet Pangaea
Dance Arts Los Alamos Presents Nutcracker on “The Hill”
- 2 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium
Pajarito Film Club Mockumentary Contest Premier
- 3 p.m. at Los Alamos Nature Center
LA County’s North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk
- 5-7 p.m. Posse Lodge & Stables
DPU Seeks Input On Carbon Neutrality Definition
COUNTY News:Appeal Committee Hears Redmond Case Dec. 7
Former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond
A County Personnel Board Appeal Committee hearing on the termination of former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Boards and Commissions Room #110 of the Municipal Building.
Redmond, 32, was arrested Oct. 8 and charged under the Governmental Conduct Act, section 10.16.4.1, Honoraria prohibited, for accepting money for conducting a public duty as a police officer. The GCA forbids public officers from accepting payment or gifts of over $100 in value for performing services Read More
Watch Mockumentaries, Enter Raffle For Film Industry Prizes At Planetarium 3 p.m. Sunday
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to see the winning video mockumentaries at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. on the big screen in the Nature Center’s planetarium.
The Pajarito Film Club is hosting the screening of four 10-minute video shorts submitted to the first ever Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet contest. Admission is free.
Following the screening, the Pajarito Film Club will conduct a brief awards ceremony, during which film program graduates who judged the films will review judging criteria and the categories for which each film is being awarded. The winning mockumentarians will be awarded Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 25 To Dec. 1, 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.
NATHAN MANN
Nov. 25 at 2:55 p.m. / Police arrested Nathan Mann, 51, of Los Alamos on Sherwood Boulevard and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $500.
BRENDEN BROWN
Nov. 25 at 3:06 p.m. / Police arrested Brenden Brown, 26, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
Council Selects ‘Balanced’ Atom And Leaf Logo And ‘Where Discoveries Are Made’ Strapline
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 Tuesday evening to approve this option of a ‘Balanced’ logo with the strapline ‘Where discoveries Are Made’. In a recent survey, 78 percent of the community responding chose ‘Where discoveries Are Made’ as their preferance for a strapline. The ‘Balanced’ logo with its atom and leaf design embraces the history, science and nature of Los Alamos. Courtesy image
An example of the new logo on a county truck. Courtesy image
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 Tuesday evening to select the ‘Balanced’ Read More
Tree Lighting At Muni Bldg. 5 p.m. Saturday
Scene from last year’s tree lighting event in the lobby of the municipal building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Come in from the cold this Saturday and join the Los Alamos County Council in the annual countdown to “light up the tree” that will be decorated inside the municipal building!
Doors to the building open at 5 p.m. with the lighting at 5:30 p.m. in the main lobby. Free hot cocoa, cider and cookies will be served. Also, there will be a free photo booth for the public with snow scene props and backdrop available 5-6 p.m. so bring your smart phone or Read More
Free Museum Passes At The Library
LIBRARY News:
Have family in town for the winter holidays? Looking for something fun to do while the kids are on break from school or you are off work from the Lab? Have you always wanted to take your visiting grandkids to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science?
How about taking your college roomie to the Museum of International Folk Art? Now you can visit for free! Stop by either branch of the Los Alamos County Library to check out a FamilyPass – your ticket to FREE cultural fun in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with local libraries Read More
LAPD: Cold Weather Tips To Protect Pets
Cat in a blanket. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Smart Grid Demonstration Project Update Dec. 2
SIERRA CLUB News:Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 18 To Nov. 23
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.
DAVID WYMAN
Nov. 18 at 2:58 p.m. / Police arrested David Wyman, 23, of Los Alamos at 1301 Central Ave., and charged him with unlawful use of license; driving when privilege to so has been suspended or revokes.
ERIC SMITH
Nov. 18 at 7:36 p.m. / Police arrested Eric Smith, 62, of Santa Fe at 2373 Trinity Dr., and charged him with driving under the influence of drugs.
Nov. 19 at Read More
