Monday’s Library Board Meeting Is Cancelled
COUNTY News:
The Monday, April 6 Library Board Meeting has been cancelled.
The Library Board’s primary purposes are to:
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- receive input from the public and, based on that input, make recommendations to council that support the fulfillment of the library’s mission in the community;
- provide information and advice on items requested by the council, and review and recommend public policies;
- gather and provide public input on the development of library service objectives and the library’s long range plan; and
- interact with other boards and commissions on items that affect
Los Alamos County Library System April Newsletter
WIPP Technical Assessment Team Issues Final Report
WIPP News:
This week the Department of Energy’s Technical Assessment Team (TAT) visited Carlsbad and met with federal and contractor staff at WIPP and the Mayor’s Nuclear Task Force to provide a briefing and answer questions on their final report that was released March 26.
The TAT, which was established shortly after the Feb. 14, 2014 radiological release that occurred in the WIPP underground, was led by the Savannah River National Laboratory and consisted of experts from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Read More
Pet Of The Week: Fancy The Min Pin
Fancy the Min Pin. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Fancy is a 7-year-old miniture Miniature Pinscher spayed female given for adoption.
Her one remaining eye is a bit cloudy. She is an indoor dog who loves toys. She is good with adults, gentle children, cats, and gentle dogs. Because of her small size, she would be safest if not left unattended with large dogs. She is house broken but does not like a leash.
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. For information about volunteering, Read More
County Hosts Annual Battle Of The Books
2015 Elementary Winners from left, Paige Power, Barranca; Amelia Osborne, Aspen; Mary Couture, homeschool; Aliana Montoya, Pinon; Olivia Koo, Barranca and Isaac Gao; Mountain. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Twenty-Four elementary students in 4th-6th grade and 11 middle school students participated in the Los Alamos County Library’s annual Battle of the Books competitions.
Battle of the Books is a statewide program in which children are invited to read books from a designated list of twenty recommended titles selected by librarians and teachers from across New Mexico.
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First Inside Glimpse Of New Los Alamos Golf Course Restaurant ‘Cottonwood On The Greens’
Cottonwood On The Greens restaurant at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Co-owner Pavel Listwan, Chef David Tripp and Co-owner Cathy Mockler. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comWith just days until the highly anticipated opening of the new restaurant at the Los Alamos Golf Course, the Los Alamos Daily Post was treated to a tour and menu sampling Wednesday afternoon.
Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler, Pawel Listwan and Dorota Listwan are partners in the new restaurant, which they have
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 26 To April 1, 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.
March 26 at 9:15 p.m. / Police arrested Koby Leeches, 18, of Los Alamos at 1300 Diamond Dr., and charged him with distribution of a controlled substance in a school zone, marijuana, and issued him a summons to appear in court. Police booking photo unavailable.
GARRETT KATCHER
March 27 at 2:47 p.m. / Police arrested Garrett Katcher, 31, of Los Alamos at 2500 Central Ave., on an outstanding Read More
Cooperative Extension Service Temporarily Relocated
LACES News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service has temporarily relocated to the old Red Cross Building/Power House at 2150 Juniper St. during renovations underway at the Community Building.
Extension agents Carlos Valdez and Helen Idzorek are available to answer questions. They can be reached via telephone at 505.662.2656.
Feel free to call or stop in between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Shares Excitement Surrounding Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson during a video interview Wednesday morning at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCounty’s FY16 Proposed Budget Published
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has published its FY16 proposed budget. Interested citizens may access the document from the County’s website at https:////www.losalamosnm.us/omb/Pages/BudgetsandReports.aspx.
Reference copies are also available at the Mesa and White Rock public libraries, at the 311 Customer Care Center (Municipal Building – lobby) or at the Office of the County Manager (Municipal Building, Suite 350).
Budget hearings are set for April 20, 21, 27 and 28. All hearings will be 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Until the Council adopts the budget, it is still open for discussion Read More
Community Capacity Building Meeting April 2
By BERNADETTE LAURITZENCommunity capacity building may be a running theme for an April 2 meeting on resiliency, sponsored by Los Alamos Public Schools and Los Alamos County.
“Los Alamos Public Schools, in collaboration with Los Alamos County, is proud to be a joint sponsor for this event,” LAPS Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt said. “Building our community’s resilience is important to the mental and physical health of our residents. It is my hope that this meeting will build on the good work that has been done and set the stage for even greater services in the future.”
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Western Area Warranty Road Work Begins April 7
COUNTY News:
As part of the Western Area Warranty Work, minor road work will begin Monday, April 7.
Contractor RMCI will be working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 41st, 42nd, 43rd and 45th streets.
Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution and obey traffic control devices in the construction zone and thank the community for its continued cooperation and patience.
Direct questions or concerns to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or send an email to lacpw@lacnm.us. Read More
County Staff To Redraft Open Space Plan
This evening in Council Chambers, from left, Open Space Specialist Craig Martin, Community Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan and Parks And Recreation Board Chairman Chris Stubben lead a discussion of the Los Alamos County Open Space Management Plan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Councilors look over hand outs of the Open Space Management Plan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin a discussion this evening in Council Chambers of the Los Alamos County Open Space Management Read More
Council Recognizes Los Alamos Daily Post For Being Honored By New Mexico State Legislature
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski, right, presents a recognition this evening in Council Chambers to the Los Alamos Daily Post for being honored March 9 during the State Legislature with the New Mexico Small Business Development Center’s ‘2014 Small Business of the Year’ award, for establishing the LA Daily Post on line and successfully expanding its reach so quickly. The Council congratulated the entire LA Daily Post staff on their award saying ‘it is a great reflection on our community and showcases the benefits of working with our local Small Business Development Center, Read More
Council Proclaims April 9 As ‘Stand Up For Transportation’ Day In Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary presents Public Works Director Philo Shelton with a proclamation this evening in Council Chambers declaring April 9 as ‘Stand Up For Transportation Day’ in Los Alamos County. This is a national transportation infrastructure day that will highlight the critical need to invest in updating the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims April ‘Donate Life Month’
Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss presents a proclamation this evening to Cathy Walters declaring April 2015 at ‘Donate Life Month’ in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Cathy Walters at the podium shares the fact that she received a heart transplant two years ago and she introduced an audience member who received a liver transplant in the 1980s. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Many Questions Surface In Preparing Community For Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Los Alamos County Councilors, County staff and MPNHP Committee members, during a work session March 24 in White Rock, discuss a mounting list of questions for preparing the community to receive an estimated 200,000 visitors annually. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
At right, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director / MPNHP Committee Chair Heather McClenahan presents an update to County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Chair Kristin Henderson and Councilor Steven Girrens listen to an update on the MPNHP project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Resilience Meeting Thursday
VIDEO: Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary On Importance Of Communication Strategy
County Councilor Susan O’Leary discusses communications strategy this afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT:
Watch Video here. Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary spoke about the importance of developing and implementing a communication strategy between the Council and the community during an interview this afternoon with publisher Carol A. Clark at the Los Alamos Daily Post.
O’Leary discussed three areas that she would like to see Council communicate more clearly with the community:
- Strategic goals and how
Pet Of The Week: Benji The Cat
Benji the cat. Courtesy/FOSThe 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.
