Griffin & Associates Makes Inc. 5000 List For 2015
BUSINESS News:
Griffin & Associates, one of New Mexico’s largest communications firms, has made the Inc. 5000 list for 2015 of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S.
Joanie Griffin, the company’s CEO, got official word this morning and will receive the award at the Inc. 5000 conference in Orlando in October. Griffin & Associates handles tourism marketing for Los Alamos County.
“I am thrilled to receive this award, especially coming out of the tough economic times that has plagued all small businesses,” Griffin said. “We’ve been in business for 25 years, and this award Read More
Sewer Line Replacement Underway On Rim Road
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ contractor began work last week to replace a sewer line at the far east end of Rim Road.
The existing steel sewer line is visible at the mesa’s edge and drops down into Pueblo Canyon. Crews will remove this line and install a new line underground that will extend to a manhole at Graduation Canyon.
Work is primarily located at the project footprint at the top of the mesa at the end of Rim Road and the bottom of Graduation Canyon where the directional drilling will take place. At times work may occur on adjacent county land at East Park Read More
White Rock Senior Center Makes Temporary Move
Annie Ellen Bard displays the new sign for the White Rock Senior Center, which has moved to the former Hive Building in the parking lot next to Metzger’s on N.M. 4. The temporary quarters will serve as home until renovations are completed on the White Rock Senior Center in 2016 at 137 Longview Dr. Courtesy photo Read More
Cat Found Roaming On 45th Street
SHELTER News:
This cat was brought to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter Saturday, July 25.
The cat has been roaming on 45th Street and a concerned citizen brought it to the shelter. Someone must be missing the cat, as it seems well groomed and loved.
Anyone with information about this cat is asked to call the animal shelter at 505.662.8179 or stop in at the shelter at 226 E. Road.
Final Week Of Summer Reading Challenge
LAPS News:
On June 20, the Los Alamos School Board announced additional student incentives to help address the “summer slide” in reading skills.
This is the final week for participation.
The idea began at an Aspen Elementary School kickoff when Gov. Susana Martinez announced a statewide reading challenge encouraging students to read more books over the summer break.
Reading is the foundation for learning and when students read well, they are better positioned to succeed academically, in the workplace, and in life.
Los Alamos Public Schools, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Commerce Read More
Open Forum On Dogs In Parks Closes Noon Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County’s Open Forum question for “Rules About Dogs in Parks” will close at noon Monday.
Residents can read the proposed rules and weigh in with their comments here.
The Los Alamos County Parks & Recreation Board plans to discuss the rules and public feedback at its next meeting Aug. 13. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 27
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.
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:
Roadway and utility work continues on 43rd Street (south) and 44th Street (north and south) which includes water line tie ends and concrete work. Sidewalks from cul-de-sacs (43rd south and 44th south) Read More
Get Some ‘Satisfaction’ At The Pond Tonight
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show. Courtesy photoCONCERT SERIES News:
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show is the international touring tribute show. It’s coming to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today as part of the Summer Concert Series.
This Billboard and Pollstar highly rated show is entering its 15th year in production with over 2,500 performances listed to their credit.
Their client list includes the nation’s top casinos, performing arts centers, music halls and corporate clients.
Performing up to 150 shows a year, this highly acclaimed production Read More
Elevator Options At Fuller Lodge Public Meeting July 29
COUNTY News:
The Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board public meeting to discuss elevator options at Fuller Lodge is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken.
Pet Of The Week: Raja The Dog
Raja is leash-trained and house-trained. All he needs is a new home. Courtesy/ photo
SHELTER News:
Raja is an 8-year-old red shepherd/lab cross, neutered, friendly, leash-trained, house-trained and who craves human company.
He is great with adults and gentle children, but is reported to be afraid of boys aged 8 to 18 years and afraid of sticks. He has been good with the other shelter dogs. On a recent trial visit to our cat room, he barked at a cat, so we’re not sure about his cat manners.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable
Creative District’s Fourth Friday Returns July 24
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Los Alamos Creative District’s Fourth Fridays returns to downtown Los Alamos Friday, July 24.
Designed to get people downtown before the Summer Concert Series begins at 7 p.m., Fourth Fridays is a monthly event that offers special programming at Mesa Public Library, Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Historical Society and Fuller Lodge Art Center and the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Fourth Fridays happen on the fourth Friday of each month and also promote special offerings from participating local businesses. This month Fourth Friday special events and promotions Read More
Native American Pottery Replicas Proposed For White Rock
Similar pots to this one at the Albuquerque Sunport have been suggested for N.M. 4 in White Rock. Courtesy photo COUNTY News:
It has been a long time in the making, but an art proposal by the Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is now ready for public input.
First suggested by the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee when the new Visitor Center was still under construction, the project involves placing a series of six large Native American pottery replicas – like those at the Albuquerque airport – along the N.M. 4 corridor through White Rock.
The concept, now fully developed, involves Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 16 to July 22, 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.
KENNETH WEAHKEE
July 16 at 6:38 a.m. / Police arrested Kenneth Weahkee, 40, of Santa Fe at N.M. 4 and N.M. 502 and charged him with possession of marijuana.
MARCOS ORTIZ
July 16 at 1:35 p.m. / Police arrested Marcos Ortiz, 44, of Santa Fe at N.M. 4 and N.M. 502 and charged him with possession of a controlled substance.
July 16 at 5:49 p.m. / A 42-year-old Los Alamos man Read More
Los Alamos Probation Officer: Tough but Caring
Los Alamos Probation Officer Linda PeñaLinda Peña, the adult probation officer for Los Alamos County Municipal Court and Magistrate Court, says she’s “safe, blunt, and I don’t sugar coat” the situation with offenders.
However, it was obvious July 14, as she spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, that she cares deeply about her work.
In a brief interview after her talk, she said that she grew up in an area “riddled by drugs and crime” (although her immediate family didn’t do drugs or drink), and she wanted to “help people get out of that life.” Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero Sworn Into Governor Appointed Board Position
Magistrate Judge Patricia Casados swears in Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero today at the Justice Center. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez appointed Sheriff Lucero to the New Mexico Oversight Search and Rescue Board and it is required that he be sworn into this new position. Sheriff Lucero was welcomed onto the Board when he attended his first meeting last week. Courtesy photo Read More
Water Main Break Closes Rover Near Longview
At around 10 a.m. today the Los Alamos Fire Department was conducting a pressure test at a fire hydrant near the corner of Rover and Longview in White Rock. County employees at the scene said the fire department closed the valve too quickly causing a water hammer effect resulting in a broken main. Rover is closed for the next few hours as County utility crews work to close and repair the break. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County crews work this morning to repair a broken main near the corner of Rover and Longview in White Rock. Rover is closed for the next few hours for repairs. Photo by Eric Read More
Falling-Weight Deflectometer Assessing Local Streets
Truck hauling a Falling Weight Deflectometer. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County recently entered into a contract with IMS Infrastructure Management Services to perform Pavement and Asset Management Services for County roadways.
In late June, IMS completed the first phase of pavement data collection using a van mounted device known as a Laser Road Surface Tester.
The second phase of surveys will commence this week which consists of establishing the load carrying capacity of roadways using a device known as a Falling Weight Deflectometer or FWD. This device provides nondestructive Read More
Purging Natural Gas On East Jemez Road Thursday
COUNTY News:
New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) has informed the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities that it will purge a natural gas line 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting, on East Jemez Road near Los Alamos County’s Eco Station.
NMGC is purging the line on East Jemez Road so crews can perform maintenance work at its natural gas border station on East Road across from Camino Entrada in Los Alamos.
“Purging” is the act of releasing natural gas from an existing section of pipeline so that work can be done safely under Federal Regulatory requirements.
As part Read More
Los Alamos Sheriff Meets With Governor’s Staff
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco LuceroThey shared with the staff three concerns:
- The bill regarding qualifications for sheriffs, which died in the last legislative session;
- Term limits for sheriffs; and
- Ongoing issues related to the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office and the County.
One issue involves the fact that the Los Alamos County Council voted at its July 7 meeting
County Announces Trimec And Round Up Spraying
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division will be applying Broad Leaf Weed Herbicides (Trimec and Round up) beginning Wednesday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 29.
Areas include:
- All North Mesa Parks and Fields.
The Parks Division also will be applying Broad Leaf Weed Herbicides (Trimec and Round up) beginning July 29 through Aug. 5 iin the following areas.
Areas include:
- All Barranca Parks and Fields
