Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 29 To Feb. 4, 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.
Jan. 29 at 1:38 p.m. / A 62-year-old Taos woman reported that she was the victim of larceny on Central Avenue. The estimated loss is less than $250.
Jan. 29 at 9:30 p.m. / A 54-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on Joya Loop. The estimated loss is $ less than $250.
MATTHEW BRITTELLE
Jan. 29 at 9:43 p.m. / Police arrested Mathew Brittelle, 37, of Los Alamos at Read More
Extension Service Welcomes Helen Idzorek
Helen Idzorek
LAES News:
Helen Idzorek has been selected to the position of Los Alamos Extension Service(LAES) Home Economist for New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service.
She replaces Paula Roybal Sanchez, who retired last year after serving Extension for more than two decades. Roybal Sanchez was awarded emeritus status from NMSU in recognition of her outstanding service.
Idzorek comes to Los Alamos by way of Alaska where she worked for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service for nearly ten years. During that time she was a nutrition educator Read More
Pile Burning To Continue This Weekend
COUNTY News:
Pile burning will continue this weekend on Los Alamos County lands, but just where and when is dependent on the predicted ventilation.
The Los Alamos Fire Department is looking for an opportunity to burn the remainder of Bayo Canyon and Gonzales Canyon this weekend including 5-8 acres remaining in the bottom of the canyon and a few more piles remaining on the shelf.
Sunday, LAFD intend to chunk piles and continue to burn what they light Saturday. Read More
Newly Elected School Board Officials Share Thoughts
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announces unofficial results of the 2015 School Board Election this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced the unofficial results in the 2015 School Board Election this evening in Council Chambers.
School Board Results District 3:
- 94 – Bill Hargraves;
- 86 – Nan Holmes;
- 40 – Sheryl Nichols.
School Board Results District 4:
- 161 – Andrea Cunningham;
- 44 – Michael Fessbender.
School Board Results District 5:
- 124 Jenny McCumber;
Election Results Are Trickling In
The live streaming system in Council Chambers is not working so anxious candidates and supporters are adding up early and absentee results. Check back for final results from today’s election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Final Vote Cast in 2015 Election … Results Soon
Longtime Los Alamos resident Susan Krohn is the final voter to cast her ballot at 6:58 p.m. today for the 2015 School Board Election in the Vote Center at the Municipal Building. Check back with ladailypost.com for results and reaction from the candidates as the votes are tallied within the next hour. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com ladailypost.com
Poll workers complete their duties this evening as the 2015 School Board Election comes to an end at the Municipal Building. From left, Student Clerk Erin Kennison, Presiding Judge Michael Sanchez, Election Judge Fred Brueggeman and Election Read More
Four Hours Left To Vote In Today’s Election!
Los Alamos voter Caroline Mason receives her ballot from student election clerk, Cullen Windle, today at White Rock Fire Station 3. Photo by Presiding Judge John Puckett
ELECTION News:
As of 1 p.m., today, 156 voters cast ballots at the Municipal Building in Los Alamos and 24 at White Rock Fire Station 3 – officially driving the total in this election to exceed the 421 votes cast in 2011.
Polls close at 7 p.m. today and live streaming of the results will begin no later than 8 p.m. on the clerk’s web page. Read More
UPDATE: Board of Public Utilities Seeks Future Energy Resources Committee Members
UPDATE: Board meets Thursday, Feb. 19.
COUNTY News:
Members of the Board of Public Utilities voted at the Jan. 21 meeting to form an ad hoc citizens committee to form recommendations to the Board concerning the energy future for Los Alamos County.
The BPU is inviting citizens and businesses who are interested in participating to complete an application to fill four positions on the seven member committee. The application deadline is before 5 p.m., Feb. 10.
Two residential customers, one residential customer with on-site solar generation, and a commercial customer will be selected Read More
County Routine Server Maintenance This Weekend
COUNTY News:
This Saturday, Los Alamos County’s Information Management Division will be performing routine maintenance on its servers, which may periodically limit access to the County’s website (www.losalamosnm.us) throughout the day.
The County apologizes for any inconvenience this routine maintenance may cause. Read More
Thursday’s Transportation Board Meeting Cancelled
COUNTY News:
NMDOT is not ready to present at the Feb. 5 Transportation Board meeting and asked to postpone until March.
There are delays in clearing some right of way issues before its 90 percent design can be finalized. Also, County Council requested the T-Board be present at its Feb. 10 Work Session at the White Rock Station 3 Fire Station to discuss the Transit Plan. Read More
Construction Taking Shape On White Rock Library
Construction is taking shape on the White Rock Library on Sherwood Boulevard and N.M. 4. The project is expected to be completed by December 2015. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
An artist’s rendering of the view from the south east side of the new White Rock Library. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Despite Storm – 34 People Cast Ballots Today
First time voter Travis Richins is assisted by poll worker Peggy Pendergast today at the Municipal Building. County Clerk Sharon Stover reports that despite today’s snow storm, 34 people cast their ballot for the school board election making the grand total 273 votes cast so far. The polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Municipal Building and Fire Station 3 in White Rock for election day. Photo by John Puckett Read More
Democracy At Work As 23 Voters Cast Ballots
Democracy at work on this snowbound day! Poll worker Lynn Jones assists voter Elizabeth Bennett who along with 22 others, braved the snow to cast her vote in the school board election today at the Municipal Building. Polls will stay open until 3 p.m. today, County Clark Sharon Stover said. Beginning Election Day, Tuesday, Feb. 3, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in both White Rock at Fire Station 3 and Los Alamos at the Municipal Building. The results will be broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. on the County Clerk’s webpage. Photo by Presiding Judge John Puckett Read More
Polls Open At Municipal Building Until At Least Noon
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover discusses election details at Thursday’s School Board Candidates Forum at Los Alamos High School. LAPS Foundation President Liz Martineau, center, and School Board member/candidate Nan Holmes look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover has announced that poll workers are at the Municipal Building to assist anyone wishing to vote today for the school board and UNM-LA Advisory Board elections.
Stover said the polls will remain open until at least noon today, at which time the weather situation Read More
Atomic City Transit Ending Service For Today … Dial A Ride Service With Reservation Available Until 5 P.M.
News Alert:
The County’s Atomic City Transit buses are stopping route service for today due to the weather.
Dial a ride with a reservation is available until 5 p.m. with service ending at 6 p.m. today.
The will be no trash pickup today. Residents are advised to place roll carts at the curb Monday instead of today. Read More
Main Hill Road Traffic Is Backed Up
News Alert:
The County reports that the Main Hill Road is backed up with traffic.
The road to the Ski Hill has heavy traffic as well as many people are heading to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area to take advantage of the snow. Read More
County Also Now Closed For Today
News Alert:
UPDATE: Los Alamos County government has just announced that it has closed all County offices for today due to the snow storm.
UPDATE: All Los Alamos and White Rock schools are closed and all after school activities and events are canceled due to weather conditions.
UPDATE: Los Alamos National Laboratory also is closed today – employees are advised to NOT report for work.
Nation Weather Service Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM 447 A.M. FRIDAY JAN. 30, 2015
…HEAVY SNOW EVENT CONTINUES Read More
UPDATE: Schools, LANL CLOSED Today
News Alert:
UPDATE: All Los Alamos and White Rock schools are closed and all after school activities and events are canceled due to weather conditions.
UPDATE: Los Alamos National Laboratory also is closed today – employees are advised to NOT report for work.
UPDATE: Following a tour of street conditions around the community – Los Alamos County government is now on a two hour snow delay with start time at 10 a.m. for all County offices.
Nation Weather Service Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM 447 Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 21 To Jan. 28, 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.
Jan. 21 at 2:12 p.m. / A 47-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is being stalked on Diamond Drive.
PAUL KUBLER
Jan. 21 at 4:21 p.m. / Police arrested Paul Kubler, 62, of Los Alamos at 28 Short Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Jan. 22 at 5:08 a.m. / Police arrested Alexander Rose, 28, of Los Alamos on N.M. 502 and charged him with aggravated DWI: Blood alcohol Read More
Council Extends Wait Time To Five Years Before County Building May Be Named After Deceased Person
Council votes to extend the amount of time from six months to five years before a County building may be named after a deceased person. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
The Los Alamos County Council passed Ordinance 02-241 during its meeting Tuesday night, amending Chapter 2, Article V, Section 2-421 to extend the amount of time from six months to five years before a County building may be named after a deceased person. The vote was 6-0. Councilor Steven Girrens was on travel.
Council left the shorter time frame of six months in place for facilities that Read More
