Council Proclaims September ‘Arts & Culture Month’ In Los Alamos County
Council Vice Chair David Izraeleviz presents a proclamation to Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Marlane Hamilton this evening declaring September as ‘Arts & Culture Month’ in Los Alamos County. Print Screen/LADP
Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Marlane Hamilton addresses Council this evening after accepting the proclamation declaring September as ‘Arts & Culture Month’ in Los Alamos County. Print Screen/LADP
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council has issued a proclamation declaring the Month of September as “Arts & Culture Month” Read More
County Library System Tips For Using Catalog
LIBRARY News:LAFD Conducts Ladder Truck Training
Los Alamos firefighters recently conducted training at Fire Station 3, 129 N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Fire Department Training Division provides for and maintains the department’s preparedness and recently conducted training at Fire Station 3 in White Rock.
LAFD training includes:
- incident management;
- fire suppression and investigations;
- wildland and urban interface firefighting;
- emergency medical services;
- hazardous materials response;
- high angle and confined space rescue;
Los Alamos Brand Strapline Ranking Closes Friday
COUNTY News:
Residents, employers, employees and visitors have until the end of this week to submit their ranking of the brand straplines being considered for the Los Alamos community.
As prescribed in the County’s contract amendment AGR15-4150-A1 for Strapline Development and Selection Services approved by Council earlier this year, Atlas Advertising is developing two straplines with logo concepts plus one logo concept with no strapline to present to Council at the November 17 regular meeting.
In preparation for the November 17th Council meeting, Atlas will select two brand strapline Read More
Police And Firefighters Rescue Person From Cliff’s Edge
LAPD/LAFD News:
In the early morning hours in August the members of the Los Alamos Police Department were dispatched for a missing person on the south side of Los Alamos.
Police began an aggressive search for a lost adult who was last seen at around 1 a.m. that day.
In this instance the missing person happened to have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia (a pair of organic brain diseases that often affect cognitive ability, in the forms of language, thinking and memory). This disease process will often cause the affected to wonder and become lost. When this occurs it scares the family and is Read More
Los Alamos County Recognized By School Board
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Board of Education expressed its appreciation to the Los Alamos County Council through the following statements:
- The Los Alamos County Council has provided support for School Resource Officers (SROs). SROs are an example of the important partnership between the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS). LAPD has school SROs assigned to both the middle school and the high school, as well as a Juvenile Officer. LAPD has also expanded the outreach of the SROs and has begun working in the elementary schools. The SROs work closely with
Los Alamos Cops & Firefighters Dive Against Cancer
A youngster sends Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone into the drink Friday during Relay for Life at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos Police and Fire Deparments were taking dunks to raise funds to fight cancer. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone hits bottom for a worthy cause. Photo by Kateri Morris
Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider is on his way down. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
Former Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy tries to take down Fire Chief Troy Hughes Friday at the dunking tank. Photo by Kateri Morris
One way or another,Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 24
COUNTY News:
Here is the Road Construction Update in Los Alamos County for the coming week:
Public Works Project
For more information about the projects listed below, please 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. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Roadwork continues on 43rd and 44th Streets north and south. Utility water line work continues Read More
Pet Of The Week: Tyler The Dog
Tyler is waiting for someone to adopt him. Courtesy/LACFormer New Mexico Airlines President Gabriel Kimbrell Charged With Grand Theft And Scheme To Defraud
Former New Mexico Airlines President Gabriel Kimbrell. Photo/Personal Profile Page
Staff Report
Police in Miami have arrested former New Mexico Airlines President Gabriel Kimbrell and charged him with grand theft and organized scheme to defraud.
According to court documents, Kimbrell used his corporate credit card, which belonged to the airline’s parent company Pacific Wings, to make $22,791 in fraudulent purchases between January 2014 and January 2015.
Los Alamos County severed ties with New Mexico Airlines in January. New Mexico Airlines began canceling flights last November, Read More
Red Elvises Play Summer Concert Tonight At Pond
The Red Elvises. Courtesy photoThe Red Elvises return to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today for a free concert.
Opening the show around 6:30 p.m. will be the fabulous Los Alamos marching band, the Hillstompers. The Hillstompers will also play when the Red Elvises take a break. The Red Elvises is Los Alamos’ favorite band. You disagree? C’mon out and check out this great party band as they play Russian surf-rock, Russian and Eastern European folk rock, Russian and Santa Monica “rokenroll.”
They also perform a very unique country and disco. Check Read More
FLHD Chair Mark Rayburn Briefs Council On Post Office, Ashley Pond, Fuller Lodge Phase 2 And Elevator
Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Chair Mark Rayburn at a previous council work session in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comFuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Chair Mark Rayburn shared some interesting news during his presentation to the Los Alamos County Council at Tuesday’s work session in White Rock.
“The first news I would like to present is to inform you that the project that was initiated in 2003, and has continued with various stops and starts over the last 13 years; the project that I took on four Read More
Aug. 26 Planning And Zoning Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
Because there are no cases to hear, the Aug. 26 meeting of the Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 23 To Aug. 19, 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.
July 23 at 4:05 p.m. / A 14-year-old Los Alamos girl reported being the victim of sexual contact by force on Trinity Drive. The matter is under investigation.
JAYNE SIZEMORE
Aug. 13 at 13:30 a.m. / Police arrested Jayne Sizemore, 50, F, of Los Alamos at 2373 Trinity Dr., and charged her with possession of marijuana of more than an ounce.
SHANE PERKINS
Aug. 13 at 9:15 p.m. / Read More
Hydrant Installation On Walnut Street Underway … Water Shut Off Until 3 p.m. Today
A crew is installing a fire hydrant on Walnut Street and says water to nearby homes will be shut off until 3 p.m. today. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Tips On ‘My Lists’ Feature Of Library’s New Catalog
Los Alamos County Library System News:
Welcome to a new installment in a series of posts outlining tips and tricks for using the new Library catalog.
If you’d like a way to keep track of all the items you want to read, view, or listen to; or all you might want to give as holiday gifts, for example, try the My Lists feature of the new catalog.
Creating a List:
- Log in to the catalog
- Go to My Lists (right next to My Account on the top right of the page)
- Click on the notebook icon with the + sign
- Write the list’s name in the box and click Create.
Adding items to a list:
- Log in to the catalog
- Find the item(s) you want
Remodeled WR Youth Activity Center Opens Monday
Newly remodeled White Rock Youth Activity Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The newly remodeled White Rock Youth Activity Center next to the new White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard is opening Monday, Aug. 24.
The move from the center’s temporary location at 139 Longview Dr. will occur Saturday, Aug. 22.
The newly remodeled center is open to kids in grades 3 through 8. Hours of operation are 3-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays. The White Rock Youth Activity Center telephone number is 505.672.1565. Read More
Trinity Drive Westbound Lane Closed Aug. 20-21
COUNTY News:
Crews from Star Paving Construction will be pouring concrete beginning this morning at the corner of 20th Street and Trinity Drive.
The west-bound right lane of Trinity Drive will be closed from 17th Street to 20th Street beginning at 10 a.m. today through 5 p.m. Friday. Pedestrians may experience a sidewalk closure and detour.
All work should be completed by Friday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.
Direct questions or concerns about the work to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or send an email to lacpw@lacnm.us.
The County thanks community members for their continued Read More
LAPD Provides Tips For Parents To Help Ensure Children’s Safety To And From School
LAPD News:
Earlier this week three elementary students in Los Alamos were reported missing after school. All were located and united with their parents.
The Los Alamos Police Department is encouraging parents to ensure their children’s safety to and from school.
LAPD recommends that if their children are using the Atomic City Buses for school transportation, that the parents ride with their children on the bus for a couple of days to ensure the kids know where to get on and off the buses and which buses to transfer to.
This is very important for new time riders to the Atomic City Bus system, Read More
Council Taking No Further Action On Bag Ban Issue
Councilor Pete Sheehey discusses the plastic bag ban issue at last Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Audience members take turns speaking for or against the plastic bag ban issue. County Manager Harry Burgess and County Attorney Rebecca Ehler listen in foreground. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 at last Tuesday’s meeting to take no further action on the plastic bag ban issue.
Councilor Rick Reiss made the motion, seconded by Councilor James Chrobocinski, that Council:
- acknowledge the
