MPNHP Committee Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park Committee will meet 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday in the conference room in Suite 350 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
White Rock Branch Library Has Closed
White Rock Branch Library Manager Veronica Encinas, left, and Los Alamos County Library System assistant manager Bernadine Goldman, remind patrons that the White Rock Branch Library on Longview Drive is closed, and ask that people stay out of the way of the movers and staff. The items that have been put on hold for White Rock patrons will be sent this afternoon to Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Photo by Katy Korkos
Library staff member Monique Archbold ‘shelf reading’ as the first books arrive this morning at the new White Rock Branch Library. Library Manager Steven Thomas is in the background. Read More
Wildflower Expert Larry Littlefield At Library Thursday
Larry J. Littlefield, co-author of ‘Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico.’ Courtesy/MPLMPL News:
It’s a great year for wildflowers! With all the rain that has fallen on New Mexico this year, wildflowers are emerging in record numbers.
The new field guide “Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico: Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano” has been published just in time for wildflower enthusiasts to find out more about this year’s bounty.
Author Larry J. Littlefield is the featured speaker at Mesa Public Library at Read More
Letter To The Editor: Consequences Of BPU’s Vote And Suggested Obligations Of County Council
ROBERT FALCO, PhD.The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has just voted (Wednesday evening) to keep the coal fired San Juan power station alive and running for at least seven more years.
If they voted no, PNM said it couldn’t go forward, implying that San Juan would be shut down. Los Alamos still has it in its power to say NO at the Los Alamos County Council vote July 28. The irony is that the DPU will pay more for San Juan Power than for power it buys on the open market. And, today coal is more expensive than either solar or wind.
There were tremendous contradictions during Read More
Weed Killer Spraying At Rodeo Arenas Next Week
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division will be applying Roundup weed killer at all North Mesa Rodeo Arenas July 20-24. Read More
Stooges Takes Audience Captive At Summer Concert
The crowd dances to the Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Rowan T. Lumb/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series promoter Russ Gordon dazzles the crowd. Photo by Rowan T. Lumb/ladailypost.com
The Stooges took the audience captive Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.
An exciting, and jazzy show kept concert goers engaged and awake with booming tuba parts, shrilling mellophone, and a slew of solos from keyboard, percussion, guitar, and trombone.
Anyone with an affinity for brass was Read More
Pet Of The Week: Annie The Cat
Annie the cat is looking for a new home. Courtesy photoNPS And DOE Officials Visit Los Alamos To Discuss Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Victor Knox, NPS point person for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comOfficials from the National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Energy (DOE) were in town Thursday to discuss the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, which will be partially located In Los Alamos.
NPS Assistant Director for Partnerships Jeff Reinhold described the local group working on the Park as “amazing.”
“This is an amazing group. Their commitment and knowledge is impressive and they have an Read More
Preparations Underway For ScienceFest Activities At Ashley Pond
Crews are busy cutting grass and raising tents for vendors this afternoon in preparation for this weekend’s 2015 ScienceFest. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Public Invited To Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting For White Rock Library And Youth Activity Center July 31
LAPD Arrests Motorist Suspected Of Crashing Into Three Vehicles And A Pedestrian On Main Hill Road
Marcos Ortiz
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police arrested Marcos Ortiz, 44, of Santa Fe Thursday following several accidents on the Main Hill Road.
LAPD Det. Sgt. James Rodriguez reported that he observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lane on the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502. Los Alamos Police immediately responded, however three vehicles were reported being struck or had crashed as a result of the vehicle traveling in the wrong direction in Santa Fe County.
Los Alamos Police also received a report of a pedestrian struck by the same motorist just inside the Los Alamos County line. Eventually, Read More
LAPD Asks Public’s Help Identifying Suspects In Theft
Camera surveillance photo of the two suspects involved in a theft case at a local business in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD
News Alert:
The Los Alamos Police Department is asking citizens to help identify two suspects involved in a theft case at a local business in Los Alamos.
“We are offering up to a $200 reward for anyone who has information that leads to identity of two young males in the surveillance video,” Cmdr. Oliver Morris said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cmdr. Oliver Morris at 505.662.8281 or the LA Crime stoppers hotline at 505.662.8282. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 9 To July 15, 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 9 at 4:04 p.m. / A 43-year-old Espanola woman reported that she is the victim of fraud on Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
July 10 at 9:27 a.m. / A 67-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of fraud on Cheryl Avenue. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
July 10 at 7:05 p.m. / A 70-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County road construction update for the week of July 20.
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 Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Delayed Until Friday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Blotter regularly published each Thursday in the Los Alamos Daily Post will be published this week on Friday.
The Los Alamos Police Department has encountered some unexpected circumstances and is unable to release this week’s report until Friday. Read More
Los Alamos Utilities Board Unanimously Approves San Juan Generating Station Settlement Agreement
Giving a presentation this evening to the Utilities Board, from left, Deputy Utilities Manager – Finance/Administration Bob Westervelt, Deputy Utilities Manager – Electric Steve Cummins and environmental attorney Richard Virtue from Santa Fe. Screen Shot/LAC
Utilities Manager Tim Glasco discusses the San Juan Generating Station Settlement Agreement. Screen Shot/LAC
Resident Robert Falco raises concerns of potential liability from contamination by the plant into the San Juan River and mine. He encouraged the board to exit the agreement: ‘Cut your losses when it’s Read More
BPU Accepts Final Report From Future Energy Resources Ad Hoc Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Robert Gibson, chair of the Future Energy Resources Ad Hoc Citizen’s Advisory Committee presents the committee’s final report this evening to the Board of Public Utilities. Screen Shot/LAC
Former Congressman Bill Redmond commended the FER final report but said he hasn’t seen the public impact to surrounding communities such as to the Navajo Nation and to area neighbors mentioned anywhere. He asked that the impact be considered. Screen Shot/LAC
Staff Report
Following a presentation this evening by Robert Gibson, chair of the Future Energy Resources Ad Hoc Citizen’s Read More
Zoo To You Event At Mesa Public Library Is Cancelled
LIBRARY News:
Zoo to You from Albuquerque has cancelled their visit to Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos scheduled for Thursday, July 16. They’re unable to staff the event.
The library has some fun special programming over the next few weeks. Thursday July 16, 6-7 p.m. is Dino Night, Monday July 20 at 3 p.m. is Diary of a Wimpy Kid event and the last Meet the Music program for summer is 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.
Dino Night and Wimpy Kid are for ages 6-12 with under 6 welcome with a grownup who stays. Meet the Music is aimed at 7-12 year olds. During the program, children hear the story of a famous musician, Read More
Excitement Mounts For ScienceFest!
Excitement continues to mount for this weekend’s annual ScienceFest and the signs are everywhere including this work of art on the White Rock rock. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Utilities Drop Box Vandalized – Payments Stolen
News Alert:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) warn customers that payments made over the weekend in the payment drop box were stolen.
The payment drop box located at the County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., was vandalized Saturday. Placed outside near the mailboxes, the drop box was a convenient way for customers to make payments after hours.
Customers affected are those who made payments using the drop box sometime after 3 p.m. Friday, July 10. DPU advises those customers to take precaution and call their banks to stop payment. DPU also requests Read More
