New Mexico Airlines Flight Schedule Update
COUNTY News:
New Mexico Airlines contacted Los Alamos County officials late Thursday afternoon to say that they expect to resume full service next week.
The airlines has not flown its route between Los Alamos and Albuquerque since Monday. Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger said this morning that she expects to release another update early next week as the County continues to closely monitor the situation.
The airlines previously suspended all flights in New Mexico in early December. Public Works Director Philo Shelton said in a Dec. 12 news release that commercial Read More
New Mexico Airlines Flights Canceled
COUNTY News:
New Mexico Airlines is not currently operating flights between Los Alamos and Albuquerque.
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger explained today that the airline’s last flight was Monday afternoon and they have canceled flights since then.
“We have not talked to officials at the Airlines at this time,” Habiger said. “We are not in contact with the FAA nor would the FAA talk to us about what the possible maintenance issues might be. The County is addressing the situation and I hope to have a statement from the County about this subject Read More
Ducks Huddle On Ashley Pond
Most of Ashley Pond is frozen over this morning, but the fountain spout is running strong and the ducks have a melted area where they are huddling up with each other. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Ducks gather in the melted waters at Ashley Pond. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Despite the cold snap, the fountain is going strong at Ashley Pond. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 1 To Jan. 7, 2014
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.
CHLIUYEN SHOCKEY
Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. / Police arrested Chliuyen Shockey, 40, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
Jan. 1 at 5:06 p.m. / Police arrested Martha Romero, 39, of Cordova at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with embezzlement stemming from an Oct. 16, 2014 report by Los Alamos County Airport of being the victim of embezzlement of an estimated Read More
Poll Workers Train For School Board Election
Elections Manager Gloria Maestas trains poll workers this morning on voting machines for the Feb. 3 School Board. Courtesy/LAC
Poll workers from left, Fred Brueggeman, Bill McKerley, Erin Kennison and Collin Windle test the audio-visual ballot marking interface component on the ICE voting machine during today’s certification. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office conducted poll worker training today for the Feb. 3 School Board Election.
Poll workers are entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out state mandated election procedures Read More
Los Alamos County Libraries Programs And Events
Council Appoints New P&Z Commission Members
Council approves the appointment of three new P&Z commissioners during Tuesday’s first meeting of 2015. Councilors from left, Susan O’Leary, Steven Girrens, newly elected Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, newly elected Chair Kristin Henderson, Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey and James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
As part of its unanamous approval of Tuesday night’s consent agenda, the Los Alamos County Council appointed three local residents to the Planning & Zoning Commission including:
- Central Park Square owner Philip
Kevin Powers Hired As New Associate County Attorney
New Associate Attorney Kevin Powers began work Monday in the Los Alamos County Attorney’s Office. He most recently worked in the New Mexico Environment Department’s General Counsels Office. Prior to that he worked for the District Attorney’s Office in Roswell. His wife Cristin Haake is a new guidance councilor at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Receives ‘Clean’ Opinion For FY 2014 Audit
Los Alamos County Deputy County Manager/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne and Janet Pacheco-Morton of CliftonLarsonAllen brief Council on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Following the briefing, Council voted unanamously this evening to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Council voted unanamously this evening to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, an independent accounting firm, Read More
2014 Business Recycler Of The Year Announced
Los Alamos County Council this evening recognized Jemez House Thrift Shop as the 2014 Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year. From left, Margaret Reeves of Jemez House Thrift Shop, Environmental Sustainability Board Board Chair Stephen Boerigter, Daisy Gorman-Nichols of Jemez House, Public Works Director Philo Shelton and Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule. Jemez House Thrift Shop is at 13 Sherwood Blvd Ste F in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
The Los Alamos County Council Read More
Council Elects Chair And Vice Chair For 2015
During this evening’s first meeting of the year, members of the Los Alamos County Council unanamously elected Kristin Henderson as council chair and David Izraelevitz vice chair for 2015. Henderson served as vice chair during 2014. Council members pose for their official photo this evening from left, James Chrobocinski, Rick Reiss, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Susan O’Leary, Chair Kristin Henderson, Steven Girrens and Pete Sheehey. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The new Los Alamos County Council gets down to business this evening as the first meeting of Read More
County Announces Muni Building Art Plaza Finalists
Municipal Building Art Plaza finalists ‘Solar Tree’ by Eric Thelander. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
The County has announced the top three finalists in the competition for art to be installed in the west plaza of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The Art in Public Places Board will hold a special event to give the public the opportunity to view the work of the finalists including:
- “Solar Tree” by Eric Thelander;
- “The Secret Life of a Cube” by Peter Swedenburg; and
- “Confluence” by Evelyn Rosenberg and Steve Borbas.
The open Read More
County Crews Begin Picking Up Christmas Trees
Christmas tree waiting for ride to composter. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Service Division crews will begin picking up Christmas trees throughout Los Alamos and White Rock today and continue to do so through Friday.
This is different from the bulk item pickup dates, which begins today as well in Barranca Mesa, Ponderosa Estates, Loma Linda and Hawks Landing. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Examines Local Government
LLA participants Jorge Silva-Banuelos, Margaret Trujillo, Kelly Michel and Lucy Foma discuss issues facing local government. Photo by Martha Katko 
LLA participants Geoff Goins and Laurie Glascock have fun in their mock Council roles. Photo by Martha KatkoThe Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2015 participated in a Local Government session in December in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
County Manager Harry Burgess and Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt chaired the session with assistance from Leadership Los Alamos Read More
Brush And Bulk Item Collection Begins Today
Bulk items. File photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Brush and Bulk Item Collection begins today.
The following schedule was prepared to reduce the amount of time items sit at the curb. The County asks residents to please be courteous to their neighbors and not set out materials sooner than two days before the first day of their scheduled collection date. Direct questions to the Eco Station at 505.662.8163.
Schedule:
- Jan. 5 – Jan. 9 – Oct. 8 – Barranca Mesa, Ponderosa Estates, Loma Linda and Hawks Landing
- Jan. 12 – Jan. 16 –
Lunch With A Leader Features County Environmental Services Manager Jan. 20
Angelica Gurule
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters will host its community Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m., Jan. 20 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule is this month’s speaker. She leads the Los Alamos County Green Team and is the staff liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Board.
Gurule is a native of the Espanola Valley. She started working in Los Alamos in 2001 as a medical records clerk. In 2003, she took the opportunity to work with Los Alamos National Laboratory as an undergraduate student in the Risk Reduction Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board To Hear White Rock Branch Update Monday
Rendering of new White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is set to meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
A presentation by Anthony Strain is scheduled regarding the White Rock Branch Library Project as well as a presentation by Steve Foltyn regarding potential art at the new library. The board will discuss the FY16 Library Board Work Plan and potential projects and work activities for the year.
Chair and Board Members’ Reports include:
- Chair’s Report
- Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
2014: Los Alamos Fire Department Highlights
The Los Alamos Fire Department held a Promotion and Retirement Ceremony in June at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Divisional Chief Richard Garcia retired and was honored at the event for his more than 20 years of dedicated service. He received a special escort as he left the station. Courtesy/LAFD
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes expresses his appreciation to Divisional Chief Richard Garcia who retired after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD Hosts Promotion and Retirement Ceremony
STAFF REPORT
The Los Alamos Fire Department held a Promotion and Retirement Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You County Workers
By TERRY GOLDMANBefore I even dragged myself out of bed on New Year’s morning, I heard the snowplow go by on my street.
I have also heard that the dedicated County workers who provided this valuable service were advised to restrict their previous night New Year’s Eve celebrations in order to be prepared for the call that would come so early.
I thank them for both their service and their related self-abnegation. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 27 To Dec. 31, 2014
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.
Dec. 27 at 1:10 p.m. / A 60-year-old Bethesda, Md., man reported being the victim of a traffic accident with injuries near 20th Street and Central Avenue.
Dec. 28 at 7:44 p.m. / A 25-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her car parked on Capulin Road. The estimated loss is unknown.
BENJAMIN HERMAN
Dec. 29 at 11:34 a.m. / Police arrested Benjamin Herman, 40, of Chamisal Read More
