Zuni Cul-de-Sac Work Catches Resident’s Eye
Los Alamos resident Joel M. Williams expresses his appreciation to the Los Alamos County Public Works Division. ‘They have been working like beavers on the Zuni Cul-de-Sac.’ Williams said. Read More
County Opens Community Art Center Survey
COUNTY News:
Residents are invited to complete a brief survey to share their thoughts about what they believe are important characteristics for a community art center.
The survey is available on the County’s Open Forum page at https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/Pages/PublicCommentForum.aspx#peak_democracy, or available in printed format in the west vestibule of the Municipal Building.
In addition, staff from the Community Services Department will be available to hand out and collect surveys during the next Farmers’ Market 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.
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PRB Accepts Recommendations On Dogs In Parks
Briefing members of the Los Alamos County Parks And Recreation Board at Thursday’s meeting in Council Chambers, from left, Animal Control Supervisor Robert Aragon, Parks Superintendent Jeff Humpton and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division Manager Chris Wilson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Amanda Robertson of Endeavor Working Dog Club, a non-profit dog training club that meets regularly at Dara Jones Soccer Field in Overlook Park, addresses the board and discusses her club’s activities. She also mentions that White Rock is in need of a larger dog park. Photo Read More
Mailboxes Return Home To 20th Street Parking Lot
Following a recent hiatus on Deacon Street, the U.S. Postal Service mailboxes have returned to their familiar spot in the newly remodeled parking lot at 20th Street near Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The newly remodeled parking lot is now open to the public with its entrance at 20th Street near Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
With a fresh layer of blacktop and parking spaces brightly striped, the newly remodeled parking lot adjacent to Ashley Pond Park is now open to the public at 20th Street near Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypos.com Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 17
COUNTY News: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. 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 Street. Utility water line work continues on 43rd Street (north). Expect
LAFD Ceremony Honors Promoted; Retiring Firefighters
Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes welcomes family, friends and community members and delivers opening remarks at Friday’s promotional and retirement ceremony at fire station 3 in White Rock. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Fire Chief Troy Hughes recognizes newly promoted firefighters, from left, Joe DeFranco, Ray Gandara and Larry Roybal. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider addresses the audience. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Larry Roybal’s son pins a promotional badge on his dad’s20th Street And Trinity Drive Parking Lot Reopens
COUNTY News:
The 20th Street and Trinity Drive parking lot is now open.
The reconstruction of the parking lot was completed as part of the Los Alamos Teen Center remodel of the Community Building on 20th Street. Work in the parking lot included full depth reconstruction of the parking lot as well as a new layout.
Vehicular access to/from the new parking lot is at 20th Street. The United Stated Post Office mailboxes and UPS drop box temporarily relocated to Deacon Street during construction are back at the center of the 20th/Trinity parking lot.
The Los Alamos County thanks the public for its patience Read More
Pet Of The Week: Harry The Cat
Harry has his hopes up that someone will adopt him soon. Courtesy/LAC
SHELTER News:
Harry is a friendly, 6-month-old, neutered male kitten recently surrendered by his adoptive family for family reasons.
He is well adjusted, fostered from birth by shelter volunteers, and is a wonderful companion. Hurry down to see Harry—he won’t be at the shelter for long!
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website for photos here. All adoptable pets are micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, and have up-to-date Read More
Scenes From Tonight’s Summer Concert At Ashley Pond
Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband from Utah is tonight’s energizing entertainment at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Music draws out the dancers. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Nightfall blankets the concert as crowd cheers for more. Photo by Judith F. Stauber
Large crowd gathers at Ashley Pond Park to hear Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband. Photo by Judith F. Stauber Read More
Ryan Shupe And The Rubberband At Pond Tonight
Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband play a free Summer Concert Series gig at 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond.
“Ryan outplays the Devil,” promoter Russ Gordon said. “Expect bluegrass, rock and a little country thrown in. Ryan’s been touring since he was 10 years old. He is a born entertainer.”
Tonight’s concert will be First National Santa Fe/ Los Alamos night. Check out Ryan Shupe at www.shupe.net
The Red Elvises play at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at Ashley Pond. Check them out at www.redelvises.com. Read More
Los Alamos Post Office Officially Placed On National Register Of Historic Places
Los Alamos Post Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypos.com
COMMUNITY News:
Chair Mark Rayburn of the Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board just announced that the Los Alamos Post Office has been officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“I just received great news from Steven Moffson from the Santa Fe State Historic Preservation Office this morning, and also received the 33-page document making it official that the Los Alamos Post Office has been officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places,” Rayburn said.
Planning for a Read More
Experts Present ‘Coyotes In Our Midst’ At Nature Center
A coyote spotted in Corrales. Photo by Project CoyotePEEC News:
From deserts to mountains, coyotes are one of the most adaptable species in New Mexico. However, not everyone welcomes the resilience of this local predator.
To learn more about this canine, meet New Mexico Project Coyote representative, Judy Paulsen, and Project Coyote Science Advisory Board Wildlife Biologist Dave Parsons, as they speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, about the challenges and opportunities coyotes provide to both urban and rural communities.
This presentation reveals the fascinating Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 6 To Aug. 12, 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.
JEFFREY ASLIN
Aug. 12 at 1:20 p.m. / Police arrested Jeffrey Aslin, 47, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
DANIEL CARDENAS
Aug. 8 at 9:33 p.m. / Police arrested Daniel Cardenas, 46, of Los Alamos at 945 Can Ildefonso Road on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
JURGEN SCHMIDT
Aug. 6 at 1 a.m. / Police Read More
Weed Spraying At Los Alamos Parks & Fields Aug. 17-28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division will be applying Round-Up Herbicide and or Trimec Broad Leaf Herbicide Aug. 17-28 in the following areas:
- All Los Alamos Area Parks and Fields
Library System: Latest Tips For Using New Catalog
LIBRARY News:
Check out Los Alamos County Library System’s series of posts outlining tips and tricks for using the new Library catalog.
Preferences
First, access your account by going to the Library catalog and clicking Log In or My Account. Append the last six digits of your library card to the “Library Card Number” box and enter your PIN (usually the last four digits of your home phone). Go to the Preferences section in the Personal Information tab of your account to change these settings:
- Default language: we currently have interfaces available in Spanish and Chinese.
- Default
Non-Potable Pipeline Project Begins On Arizona Street
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ contractor H.O. Construction, Inc., will commence work on Arizona Avenue this week as part of the Non-Potable Pipeline Project.
Residents on Arizona should expect to see placement of traffic control devices as well as crews locating existing utilities through “pot-hole” excavation and utility locate paint in the public right of way.
In the following weeks crews will begin trenching and placing pipe beginning at the east end of Arizona Avenue near Pajarito School and moving west. Some traffic delays may be expected. Read More
DPU Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall Moves To Los Alamos County Finance Administration Division
Karen Kendall in her office when the new Municipal Building opened in June 2013. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Kendall was selected following a region wide search to fill the position left vacant in March when Gina Coluzzi moved to Colorado.
“Karen has a strong skill set and a really strong familiarity with County operations,” said Deputy County
PRB Considers Rules For Dogs In County Parks At Meeting In Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Parks and Recreation Board will consider adoption of proposed rules for dogs and county parks when they meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
The draft rules were posted on the County’s “Open Forum” website and comments that were collected have been given to the Board to review as part of their discussions next week.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting.
For more information, visit Open Forum here: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/Pages/PublicCommentForum.aspx#peak_democracy. Read More
Irrigation & Turf Project At Western Area Soccer Field
COUNTY News:
Irrigation and turf renovations will begin Aug. 17 at Western Area Soccer Field.
This project is expected to be completed by Sept. 17 and the County asks everyone using the field at respect the construction site. Read More
Last Of This Year’s Scenes From Los Alamos Rodeo
Happiness is being in the saddle. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
A bull rider bites the dust. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
A bronco buster hangs tough. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Bull and rider catch some air. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Team roping. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Barrel racing. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Carson Brewer competes in barrel racing event. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
All horses welcome at the rodeo. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Serious spectator. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Bull riding. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Roping. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Young spectator keeps her eye on the action. Read More
