Learn About Los Alamos Smart Grid Project At Sierra Club Meeting Dec. 2
SIERRA CLUB News:
The public is invited to attend the December meeting of the Sierra Club of Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in Room 230 of the UNM-Los Alamos Student Center (Bldg. 2). The speaker is Tim Glasco of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
Glasco will discuss the U.S.-Japan Demonstration Smart Grid Project that was undertaken in Los Alamos. Project partners included Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
Through the construction Read More
County Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
COUNTY News:The Los Alamos County Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The following County Facilities also will have modified hours and services:
Eco-Station
- The Eco Station will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
- There will be no recycling or trash pick up Thursday or Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Alternate pick-up day if affected is Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Ice Rink
- The Ice Rink is open noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Golf Course
- The Golf Course is open (Winter
Los Alamos Fire Department Honors Firefighters At Promotion; Retirement Ceremonies
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes welcomes and thanks the public for their attendence at Friday’s promotional and retirement ceremonies at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Bert Quintana, Jeff Saiz, Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider. Quintana was promoted to Driver Engineer and Saiz to Fire Captain during Friday’s special ceremony. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Cheif Justin Grider introduces Quintana and Saiz and talks a little bit about their history. Photo by Chris Eco Conscious Creations Exhibited At 2015 Recycle Fashion Show
From left, 1st place winner in Child Category, Tortilla Chips by Mary Lou; 1st place winner in Youth/Teen Category, Queen of the Cards by Kalen Melton and 1st place winner in Adult Category Lace Up Green Chile Burlap Dress by Brenda Fleming and Modeled by Heidi Sheppard. Courtesy/LAC
Recycle Fashion Show Contestants. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In Celebration of America Recycles Day, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division staff hosted a Recycle Fashion Show Nov. 14 at Fuller Lodge.
The Recycle Fashion Show is an artistic expression of eco-conscious creations and is a fun event for Read More
BPU OKs Plan To Address Future Energy Report
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved at its Nov. 18 board meeting a plan to address recommendations contained in the July 7, 2015 Future Electrical Energy Resources Report (FEER Report) .
In July, the Board voted to accept receipt of the report prepared by the Future Energy Resources Committee (FER Committee), a citizen ad-hoc committee charged with providing the BPU and the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recommendations to realize a long-term goal to be carbon neutral by 2040. Discussion and acceptance of the report’s contents were reserved for a future Read More
Beyer: Bats, Skunks Carry Rabies
Ofc. Tom Beyer of Los Alamos County Animal Control spoke to Kiwanis recently. Photo by Don CaspersonOfc. Tom Beyer of Los Alamos County Animal Control spoke to Kiwanis recently, explaining rabies, a potentially infectious disease that can be transmitted to human beings through the bite of a sick animal.
Even after years of research, rabies is almost 100 percent fatal in human beings once the virus gets to the brain. The location of the transmitting bite is important. A human being bitten on the finger by a rabid animal has a 15 percent chance Read More
Christmas Wreaths And Garland Decorate Light Poles Along Central Avenue In Downtown Los Alamos
County crews were out hanging the annual Christmas wreaths and garland on the light poles Friday along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Bomb Team Investigates Suspicious Item
The Los Alamos Bomb Team responds to a report of a suspicious item left on the sidewalk near Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock late this afternoon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LAPD on scene of a suspicious item near LANB in White Rock late this afternoon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Bomb Team responded to a report of a suspicious item left on the sidewalk near Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock just before dark today.
A patrol officer arrived at the scene and saw a cooler sitting on the sidewalk with no Read More
County Reminds Motorists Of Winter Safety Tips
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Barrels of sand for public use are placed at locations that historically become icy and slick during storms, including:
- San Ildefonso South at both ends of the guardrail;
- North Mesa Road east of the roundabout;
- Near the end of 37th Street off of Diamond Drive;
- At
‘Strange Trio’ Re-dedication Ceremony Dec. 2
‘Strange Trio’ being installed Oct. 13 at Overlook Park. A public Re-dedication Ceremony is set for Dec. 2 at the corner of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
A cloud is captured by ‘Strange Trio’ in this photo taken from an unusual angle when the sculpture was installed at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos. Photo by TK Thompson
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting event for “Strange Trio,” the colossal steel sculpture relocated Oct. 13 to the entrance of Overlook Park in White Rock.
The re-dedication ceremony is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Read More
White Rock Senior Center Extends Open Hours
Seeking Applicants For Library Board Vacancy
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is accepting applications for one vacancy on its Board.
The next 12 months will be an exciting time as the library board will be supporting a strategic planning process that will guide the future of the library for the next four to five years. Activities include leading community focus groups, playing a role in the community survey process, and providing input into the development and finalization of the document.
The Library Board meets the first Monday of each month and is a fun and collaborative team that has a history of achieving success, Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 10 To Nov. 16, 2015
LAPD News:
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Council Directs Staff To Research Matter Regarding Endangered Species Act In Collaboration With Petitioner
Michael Dax of the Defenders of Wildlife in Santa Fe, left, and Donald Jones of White Rock discuss the importance of Los Alamos County adopting a resolution in support of the Endangered Species Act. Print Screen/LADP
Councilor Susan O’Leary makes the motion to acknowledge a citizen petition asking Council to adopt a resolution in support of the Endangered Species Act and direct staff to work with the petitioner and return to Council with additional information. Print Screen/LADP
Councilor Pete Sheehey seconds the motion to acknowledge a citizen petition regarding the Endangered Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 28 ‘Small Business Saturday’
Councilor James Chrobocinski reads the proclamation on behalf of Council this evening declaring Nov. 28 as ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Los Alamos County. Print Screen/LADP
Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge thanks the Council for proclaimimg Saturday, Nov. 28 as ‘Small Business Saturday’ in Los Alamos County and commented that 60 some local businesses are involved in this year’s event, which runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 6. Print Screen/LADP
Small business owner Katie Brousseau of Warm Hearts Yarn thanks Council for issueing the proclamation and for the attention they are Read More
Residents Reminded To Keep Sidewalks Clear
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks.
The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources. Sidewalk priorities include:
- Safe routes
Atlas To Present Proposed Straplines, Logo Concepts To Council Dec. 1
COUNTY News:
Atlas Advertising will travel to Los Alamos Tuesday, Dec. 1 to present to County Council the selected straplines plus logo concepts that support the branding initiative.
The Council meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., and branding is the main item on the Council’s business agenda. All Council meetings are open to the public.
The Colorado based company has been under contract since March 2015 to develop the straplines and logo concepts for $17,500. They traveled to Los Alamos in May for public meetings and stakeholder Read More
Community Invited To Annual Tree Lighting At Municipal Building As Part Of WinterFest 5 p.m. Dec. 5
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson and County Manager Harry Burgess at last year’s tree lighting event in the lobby of the municipal building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Council as they officially “light the holiday tree” in the municipal building lobby as part of Winterfest!
Doors open at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 5 with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. – come inside from the cold to enjoy the tree, munch on some cookies and sip cocoa while visiting with the Councilors.
There also will be a free, festive holiday photo booth op Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Consider Pro-Endangered Species Act Resolution Tuesday
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE News:
Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Los Alamos County Council will consider a pro-Endangered Species Act resolution at its regularly scheduled meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
The resolution is supported by dozens of local citizens as well as environmental organizations, including Defenders of Wildlife and the Rio Grande chapter of the Sierra Club.
The resolution focuses on the accomplishments of the 41-year-old law that is designed to protect imperiled plant and animal species, their habitats across North America and the importance of biodiversity Read More
Library News: What’s A Good Book To Give?
LIBRARY News:
Looking for that perfect present for the bookworms on your list this year? The library’s got you covered!
Come join us for Season’s Readings Thursday, Nov. 19 and get gift book suggestions handpicked by your librarians. Books for all ages will be presented at two sessions in Mesa Public Library:
- 11:40 a.m. Downstairs in The Zone; and
- 5:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Rotunda
Looking for even MORE suggestions? Check out the We Suggest page on the library catalog for book lists, customized newsletters and even personal recommendations! https:////bit.ly/1lccpQn.
For more information, Read More
