RCLC Meets In Los Alamos July 10
RCLC News:Scheduled on the agenda is an update on the Congressional Delegation, presentation by Executive Director and President of Higher Education Center Rebecca Estrada, , presentation by REDI Net General Manager Duncan Sill and a Budget Update by Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Brian Bosshardt.
The meeting is open to the public.
O’Leary: A Path Forward To Budgeting For Results
Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary during a video taping at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters Monday in which she discusses her ideas for ensuring the County’s budgeting process is results oriented. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
- To watch a video of Councilor Susan O’Leary discussing budgeting ideas, click here.
In May, I wrote a column called Follow the Money, and in that column I suggested taking the County’s budget discussions to a new level; adopting an approach that would allow the public, Read More
Council Rejects SFCSO Vehicle Donation To Sheriff
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero answers questions from Council as to his intended use of the official vehicle under consideration for acceptance that was donated from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Screen Shot/LAC
Matt Wolk expressed his anger at questions the Council was asking Sheriff Lucero and urged them to accept the donated vehicle for the sheriff. Screen Shot/LAC
At tonight’s County Council meeting, Councilors voted 3-3 against a motion to allow Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero to accept an official vehicle Read More
SFCSO Gifts Vehicle To Los Alamos Sheriff
Santa Fe County Sheriff Robert A. Garcia presented an official vehicle slated for auction to Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero last week in Santa Fe. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilors May Attend LANL Student Picnic Thursday
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the annual Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Picnic at 11:30 a.m., Thursday at Urban Park.
A quorum may be present, however, no Council action wIll be taken. Read More
Tips & Tricks For Using New Library Catalog
LIBRARY News:
Welcome to the fifth in a series of tips and tricks for using the new Library catalog.
Are you interested in languages other than English? The new catalog offers a couple of easy ways to search for books, movies, and music in other languages. The first method is to do a ‘zero’ or empty search (and get 146,177 results). Then use the language facet to the left to narrow your search.
Alternatively, go to ‘Advanced Search’ and click on the ‘Language’ drop down menu. Either method will give you a list of items either in or about that language.
If you are struggling with the Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 6
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: July 6:
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.
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:
Work on 43rd Street (south) will begin Tuesday, July 7. Crews will be trenching and installing water lines. Work on 44th Street continues. Intermittent flagging Read More
GOP/LAFRW Summer Picnic Ashley Pond July 11
GOP/LAFRW News:
There will be lots of friends, food and fun. Tonight’s Summer Concert: 531st USAF Band At Pond
Chief Stone: How The Los Alamos County Ambulance Service Works
Los Alamos County ambulance fleet. Courtesy/LAFD
By BENJAMIN S. STONE, NRPSuch a transport raises many questions for the patient and the family. Who is in charge of determining whether the emergency trip to the hospital was necessary? Who pays for the ambulance, the crew, and the equipment during the trip to the Read More
Take A Virtual Wildflower Walk Tuesday
An example of the specimens on display at the Jemez Mountain Herbarium. Photo by Chick KellerPEEC News:
Spring and summer are wonderful times to enjoy the abundant wildflowers.
Sometimes however, the weather does not cooperate, or a wildflower blooms at a time or location that is not convenient for viewing. But this shouldn’t stop local residents from knowing local wildflowers!
The Jemez Mountain Herbarium houses 950 species of local plants. Its curator, Chick Keller, is offering to take interested visitors on a virtual wildflower walk using specimens from this collection, allowing visitors Read More
Pet Of The Week: Freckles The Cat
Freckles the cat is looking for a new home. Courtesy/FOSFreckles is an 8-year-old spayed female tortie whose face is orange on one side and dark of the other.
She is an indoor cat who loves attention from adults. She can be a bit selective about other feline company and should have her own separate “facilities”. According to her last family, Freckles avoids children and dogs. However, she has accepted visits from very gentle children at the shelter.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder Read More
Pajarito Astronomers Dark Night Star Gazing July 11
PAJARITO ASTRONOMERS News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night starting at 8:30 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, July 11 at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The planets Venus, Jupiter and Saturn and its rings will be visible.
There will be a tour of the summer constellations, and telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight.
Call Steve Becker at 505.662.3252 Read More
Police: TAG YOUR TOTS At Overlook Park July 4
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department will be issuing wristbands to children this Saturday at overlook park for the 4th of July festivities as a part of the TAG YOUR TOTS initiative.
Parents may come to the LAPD information tent that will be set up in the south west corner of the Paul Spirio soccer fields at overlook park.
“We want to encourage Los Alamos residents and visitors to take a brief moment to stop by the tent and get wristbands for their children so that, in the event they are separated from their families, they can be reunited with them quickly and easily,” Cmdr. Oliver Morris Read More
White Rock Branch Library Grand Opening July 31
Work is coming down the homestretch on the new White Rock Branch Library and adjacent Youth Activity Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Landscaping is underway on the grounds of the new White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The community is invited to join in the grand opening celebration of the New White Rock Branch Library.
The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, July 31 at the new library adjacent to Piñon Park on Sherwood Drive between N.M. 4 and Longview Drive.
Library Manager Steven Thomas visited Read More
‘Reflections from the Rotunda Invitational Exhibit of Book Art’ At Mesa Public Library Art Gallery During July
Sneak Preview: The Upstairs Art Gallery at Mesa Public Library will be filled with artists’ books and all of their fascinating variations, throughout July. Reception with the artists is 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 3. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
The Mesa Public Library Art Gallery in Los Alamos presents “Reflections from the Rotunda Invitational Exhibit of Book Art” Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 31.
All of the artists are members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group (BAG). They use a wide range of materials and techniques to create the books, including a variety of bindings (accordion, Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest 2015 Centers Events Around Manhattan Project Theme July 15-19
Courtesy photo
SCIENCEFEST News:
Visitors will have a chance to unlock the mysteries behind the former secret city of Los Alamos July 15-19 during the eighth annual Los Alamos ScienceFest.
Los Alamos ScienceFest, the town’s signature annual event, is themed “the Secret City Unlocked” in recognition of the recent designation of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and popularity of the WGN hit TV series “Manhattan.”
Most events during ScienceFest will be centered around the town’s once enigmatic history of the Manhattan Project and includes five days of family friendly Read More
Los Alamos Library System Announces Bookmyne
LIBRARY News:
Welcome to the fourth in a series of announcements outlining tips and tricks for using the new Library catalog through the Los Alamos County Library System.
Did you know that you can now use an app to access the Library catalog? Download the Bookmyne app from your app store and search for titles at either Mesa Public Library or the White Rock Branch Library. You also can log in to your account and place holds! Available for Android and iOS devices only.
Want full access to the Library catalog and your account? Bookmark the Catalog Only link. This link provides access to the entire Library Read More
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider Awarded Firefighter Commendation From American Legion
On behalf of the American Legion, Department of New Mexico, Cmdr. Paul Espinoza honored Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider with a Certificate of Commendation Satuurday at the local Legion for his 18 years of service to the community and leadership. The award signifies honor and service, and is given to a firefighter who exemplifies these characteristics in a special way. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
LAFD Deputy Chief Justin Grider with his Certificate of Commendation awarded to him by American Legion Cmdr. Paul Espinosa. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Kinder Safety Town: ‘Excellent Example Of Community Resources Partnering For Students’
Mountain Elementary School Principal Jennifer Guy enjoys the Kinder Safety Town Graduation Ceremony with Instructional Assistants Susie Bustos, Sara Cooper, and Alyssa Van Anne. Courtesy/LAPS
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Sgt. Jordan Redmond worked in conjunction with Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) to organize the first Los Alamos Kinder Safety Town program.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone initiated the program based upon his attendance at a similar program when he was a five-year old student. Courtesy/LAPS
Students in the two-week Read More
