It’s Spring: Remember To ‘Create Defensible Space’
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department would like to remind residents of the urgent need to keep “defensible space” concepts in mind when working outside to clean up property around homes and structures this Spring.
Creating defensible space can give firefighters their best possible chance of protecting property if another wildfire ever occurs in the County.
The County’s defensible space guidelines were developed in a unique program funded through the Cerro Grande Fire Recovery Act in 2000, following that devastating wildfire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in Los Alamos.
Many of Read More
Assessor’s Office Presents Proposed FY-2016 Budget
Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder, right, and Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez present their proposed FY-2016 budget during this evening’s Budget Hearing. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder and Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez presented their proposed FY-2016 budget to the County Council during this evening’s Budget Hearing.
They explained that the County Assessor’s Office budget is funded by two funds – the General Fund and the Property Valuation Fund, which is a revolving; restricted Read More
County Budget Hearing Underway In Council Chambers
The FY-2016 Budget Hearings got underway at 6 p.m. today in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Manager Harry Burgess introduces an overview of the FY-2016 Proposed Budget this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County FY-2016 Budget Hearings kicked off at 6 p.m. this evening in Council Chambers.
County Manager Harry Burgess and Deputy County Manager Steven Lynne are presenting an overview and summary of the proposed budget to Council.
“We did achieve a 1 percent reduction in the overall expenditure Read More
Contractor To Stock Ashley Pond With Fish Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Ashley Pond water levels are a little low right now because the County’s contractor has been completing some work on the intake valves from the pond to the irrigation system around the pond.
The contractor will start refilling the pond with water Wednesday and it is expected to be full by the end of Thursday.
Mr. Fish (the company name of the County’s fish contractor) is set to arrive with the pond’s fish Tuesday for the long-awaited stocking of the pond. The Parks crew will be at the pond to help take the fish from the tank truck to the pond by buckets since the water level Read More
New Light Pole Installed At 20th And Central Avenue
Workers string wire in new light pole this afternoon at 20th Street and Central Avenue as part of the downtown beautification project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCounty Budget Hearings Begin At 6 P.M. Monday
Council will hear details of the FY-2016 budget beginning at 6 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers. Councilors from left at last Tuesday’s meeting, Susan O’Leary and Steven Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Kristin Henderson and Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey and James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County’s annual Budget Hearings are set to begin at 6 p.m. Monday in Council Chambers and continue Tuesday, April 21; Monday, April 27 and may run through Tuesday, April 28.
Monday’s Hearing begins with an introduction, overview Read More
Grand Opening: Golf Course Community Building
Golf Course Community Building. County/LAC
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to join the County Council at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 as they dedicate the new Golf Course Community Building at 4244 Diamond Dr., in Los Alamos.
The new restaurant, Cottonwood on the Greens, will provide free light refreshments after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Golf Course staff will set up the miniature golf course and will offer free driving range balls as part of the event.
The public is welcome to tour the new facility, including the new community room that is now available to rent for Read More
Barranca Student Council Donates $50 To Shelter
Fifth and sixth grade students on the Barranca Elementary School Student Council presented a check for $50 today to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. The money was raised at the Student Store, which the Council operates. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Puppy love ensues today as Barranca Student Council members tour the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Puppy Marlon greets his visitors … he sure would love to go home with someone. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Two tuxedo tabbies get some love. Photo by BonnieGuidelines For Living With Large Predators
Mountain Lion. Courtesy/nativeamericanencyclopedia.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials would like to remind the public that springtime typically brings with it an increase of large predators roaming throughout the forests and traveling on the trails surrounding the area – and that means some of these animals will likely enter the community’s residential areas, too.
They are seeking food or water, especially during times of drought. In our area, large predators can include mountain lions, black bears, bobcats and coyotes. Please review the following guidelines from New Mexico Read More
Pet Of The Week: Willow The Cattle Dog Cross
Willow the dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Willow is a petite, 7-year-old female cattle dog cross. Her family was forced to move when their rental house was sold, so she is back at the shelter, where she was adopted a few years ago.
Willow does well with adults and gentle children, but she can be a bit protective of her family around other dogs.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 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 on vaccinations.
Dive-In Movie At Aquatic Center 7-9 P.M. Today
New Bus Stop Area At Trinity And Oppenheimer Drive
Workers prepare a new bus stop area Wednesday aftternoon at Trinity and Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Corner: Part 2 – Highlights Of The Budget
By Vice Councilor David IzraelevitzIn my previous column, I gave a brief overview of the budget process. Today, I will focus on a few highlights in the Fiscal Year (FY) 16 budget proposal to be presented by staff. As I mentioned in the last column, this budget proposal should ideally reflect the initial Council budget guidance discussed early in the budget process, as well as staff input regarding their operational needs.
It’s no surprise to anyone living in Los Alamos that spending has been down at Los Alamos National Read More
Los Alamos Police Release 2015 1st Quarter Crime Stats
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Today, Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics for the first quarter of 2015, which were compiled by the Records Division of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 9 To April 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.
April 9 at 4:31 p.m. / A 53-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was assaulted on Central Avenue.
RYAN BARNES
April 9 at 4:45 p.m. / Police arrested Ryan Barnes, 37, of Los Alamos at 20th Street and Trinity Drive and charged him with assault and again April 10 at 11:40 a.m. at 11 Rover Blvd., and charged him with assault on a peace officer.
WILLIAM GARRETT
April 10 Read More
Update On New Downtown Picnic Area
County crews work on a beautification project on the stretch of property adjacent to the Municipal Building parking lot along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
A beautification project is underway on the stretch of property adjacent to the Municipal Building parking lot along Central Avenue.
Los Alamos County Parks Superintendent Jeff Humpton said the area will be populated with native grasses, 11 hybrid Cottonwood trees, several picnic tables and benches and a winding path. Community members will be able to walk through the area as well as bring their Read More
Council Corner: Part 1. What Is A Budget?
By Council Vice Chair David IzraelevitzPart 1. What is a Budget? (Part 1 of a 2- part series)
On April 20, the County Council will begin their dialogue and discussions about the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 16 budget. My fellow councilor Susan O’ Leary is spearheading a discussion on additional ways to communicate with the public. With this theme in mind, I would like to use this first column to “set the stage” for these upcoming budget hearings by giving our citizens some background about the budget process and responsibilities.
It takes several months to develop and adopt Read More
County Website May Be Down Intermittently Saturday
COUNTY News:
Each month, the County’s Information Management Division designates one Saturday for maintenance of servers and/or network systems.
This Saturday, there are some updates and maintenance operations that will be conducted on the Internet, which will affect the County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us.
Citizens can expect steady or intermittent down time as required by the maintenance operations. Work should be completed within one day.
The County apologizes in advance for the inconvenience. Read More
Council Greenlights Purchase Of ‘Solar Tree’ Sculpture For Installation In West Plaza Of Municipal Building
‘Solar Tree’ by Eric Thelander. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Arts in Public Places Board Chair Steve Foltyn and Senior Management Analyst Libby Carlsten brief Council this evening on a proposal to purchase and install ‘Solar Tree’ by Eric Thelander. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Arts in Public Places Board Chair Steve Foltyn and Senior Management Analyst Libby Carlsten briefed Council this evening on a proposal submitted by artist Eric Thelander in response to an “APPB Call for Art,” specifically for a Read More
Council Sends Plastic Bag Issue To Environmental Sustainabilty Board For Further Review
Jody Benson demonstrates various types of plastic bags as she explains to Council this evening that the Pajarito Sierra Club and Los ALamos League of Women Voters are not advocating to ban all types of bags – just the ones used at grocery stores and the like. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Citizens line up behind Tyler Jones to take turns speaking for banning the bag or bagging the ban at tonight’s Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
A citizen petition was presented requesting Council pass an ordinance prohibiting retail establishments Read More
