County Retiree David Griggs Heads For Morocco
David Griggs
Staff Report
Since retiring from Los Alamos County in September 2013, David Griggs has been traveling the world.
Along the way, he joined a South American Rotary Club so when he returned to Los Alamos for a visit earlier this month, Griggs attended a local Rotary meeting at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op.
Griggs has been submitting columns of his travels to the Los Alamos Daily Post for publication for two years. He stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office Oct. 1 to catch up with the news team before leaving the next morning for the Kingdom of Morocco.
Morocco is a country in Read More
White Rock RV Park Packed For Holiday
RV Park at 115 N.M. 4 in White Rock is packed Sunday for the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Staff Report
The RV Park adjacent to the White Rock Visitors Center at 115 N.M. 4 is packed with vehicles for the Columbus Day Holiday.
The RV Park is open year round on a first come, first served basis as reservations are not accepted. The parking lot contains 16 RV spaces, 15 feet wide by 50 feet long, with electric hookups (30/50 amp) and a sewer dump station is available on-site. The cost is $20 per night and may be paid through a self-pay machine, which accepts Read More
PEEC Events Through Monday
From Earth to the Universe Film Poster
PEEC News:
Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is holding a show in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium: a full-dome feature film From Earth to the Universe at 2 p.m. Sunday. The nature center also will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.
Whether you want to enjoy the wildlife observation room, get a head start on holiday shopping, help the kids explore the Satch & George Cowan Children’s Discovery Area, or enjoy a planetarium show, the Los Alamos Nature Center is a great place to connect Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 12
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a road construction update for the week of Oct. 12.
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150 or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Century Club Construction will be working on pedestrian sidewalks between 41st Street and 43rd Street Read More
Joy Explodes At Teen Center!
Assistant Director George Marsden performs in the Lip Sinc Battle at Friday’s grand opening of the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The ribbon is officially cut at Friday’s grand opening of the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Utter jubilation permeated the massive crowd gathered at Friday’s grand opening of the Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St.
During the event, YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly thanked Judge Alan Kirk who chairs the Juvenile Justice Advisory Read More
Public Invited To 2nd Coffee With A Cop Oct. 28
LAPD News:
On Oct. 28, officers from the Los Alamos County Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.
This marks the second time the Los Alamos Police Department will conduct the Coffee with a Cop since June 2015.
All community members are invited to attend the event, which begins at 10 a.m. at the Rose Chocolatier at 991 Central Ave. You also can learn about the Rose Chocolatier at rosechocolatier.com.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members Read More
October’s White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:Scenes From Customer Service Week Celebration
Community members and County employees gather this afternoon in the lobby of the Municipal Building to eat cake and celebrate Customer Service Week. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members had an opportunity to brows tables set up with information about various County projects, programs and services. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comVideo Exclusive: Steinhaus, Israelevitz And Ortega In Lip Sync Battle
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus croons a tune. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comKurt Steinhaus channels Elvis Presley
County Councilor David Israelevitz rocks out. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
David Israelevitz Does ‘It’s Still Rock ‘n Roll To Me’
United Way Executive Director Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 1 to Oct. 6, 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.
Oct. 1 at 8:40 a.m. / A 27-year-old Hernandez woman reported being harassed on Central Avenue.
Oct. 1 at 5:07 p.m. / Officials from another agency arrested Richard Atencio, 51, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. Booking photo is not available.
Oct. 2 at 7:24 a.m. / A 36-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone broke into his home on Canyon Read More
County Eco Station Closed Monday Oct. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Eco Station is closed Monday, Oct. 12 for Environmental Division training.
Trash and recycling will be picked up Wednesday, Oct. 14 for those with Monday trash service.
All other County facilities are open on the Columbus Day holiday. Read More
Farewell, Best Wishes To Anne Laurent; Paul Andrus Named Acting CEDD Director
County Manager Harry BurgessAs many of you know, CEDD Director Anne Laurent has decided to move on to a new job opportunity in Park City, Utah.
Her last day of work for the County is Friday, Oct. 9 and I would like to offer Anne my thanks on behalf of the County for her hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to County government.
Anne has given Los Alamos County a wonderful seven years of public service! Anne was hired in September 2008 to lead the Capital Projects and Facilities (CP&F) Department, but soon stepped Read More
Los Alamos Teen Center Officially Opens
Those involved with the creation of the new Los Alamos Teen Center pose moments before County Council Chair Kristin Henderson cuts the ribbon Friday at the Grand Opening. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
County Council Chair Kristin Henderson delivers a few remarks as JJAB Chair Alan Kirk, YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly, left, and Teen Center Director Sylvan Argos wait their turn to speak. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Teens wait to enter their new Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School Humanities TeacherSmart House Opens To Public Saturday
The Los Alamos Smart House. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities staff will open the Smart House to the public Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1925-D Trinity Dr. behind the CenturyLink building.
Citizens are welcome to drop in between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
This will be the last opportunity for citizens to view the Smart House and learn its role in the demonstration smart grid project, according to Department officials. Los Alamos County is in the process of repurposing the facility to office space to lease, pending approval from the County Read More
White Rock Power Is Restored
COUNTY News:Power Outage Underway In White Rock
COUNTY News:Lecture On Past, Present And Potential Future Of America’s Red Rock Wilderness Oct. 6
Cedar Mesa Ruins 2. Photo by James Kay
PEEC News:
Some of the most stunning landscapes in the US are found in the red rock canyon country of southern Utah, yet, most of this magnificent region lies unprotected.
Terri Martin from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, will show stunning images of Utah’s red rocks Tuesday, Oct. 6, as she tells the story of a citizens’ campaign to protect this area, an important resource for outdoor recreation and history. This lecture is 7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Participants also will see a short film about the red rock region, narrated Read More
Wildland Division Chief Ramon Garcia Leads Hike In Prescribed Burn Site Behind Nature Center Oct. 6
Smoke plume from the prescribed burn Sept. 28, one hour after initial ignition. Courtesy/PEEC
Smoke rising up from the forest a few hours after the prescribe burn started. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Was the recent prescribed burn successful? What does it look like now? Wildland Division Chief Ramon Garcia will answer these questions and more Tuesday, Oct. 6 during a guided hike into the burned area.
The hike will leave at 5:30 p.m. from the Los Alamos Nature Center to explore areas touched by the recent fire and compare them with parts of the forest left unburned. Participants will return by 6:30 Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced the road projects underway in the coming week.
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150 or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Remaining work including sidewalks and small drainage improvements, landscaping, cleanup and punch Read More
Celebrate Customer Service Week Event Oct. 7
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson stopped by the 311 Customer Care Center this morning to present representatives with a proclamation denoting Oct. 5-9, 2015 as ‘Customer Service Week’. Residents are invited to join 311 representatives and County staff at a special event 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Municipal Building lobby. County divisions will feature informational displays with program or service information. Refreshments will be served. Photo by Leslie Bucklin Read More
