President Signs Manhattan Project National Historical Park Bill Into Law!
Members of the Los Alamos Historical Society and supporters celebrate the President signing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Bill into law this afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Philo Shelton stopped by the party at the Bethe House to congratulate Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan on President Obama signing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Bill into law this afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Hear State Of The County At Chamber Breakfast Jan. 15
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess
CHAMBER News:
The Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting Jan. 15 will feature County Manager Harry Burgess delivering the State of the County address.
The Chamber Breakfast is at UNM-LA Building 2, Room 230 and is for Chamber members and anyone interested in learning more about the Chamber.
Register on the Chamber website events page by clicking here. Tickets are $15. Read More
Pet of the Week: Koko The Cat
Koko the cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Koko is a newly surrendered, declawed, spayed, female DSH white cat with lovely tabby markings and a demure pink nose.
She’s about 10 years old, and was with the same owner for the entire time. She’s good with adults and older, gentle kids, but no little kids. We don’t know how she is with dogs and other cats.
She’s very affectionate, but meows loudly when she’s unhappy. A real charmer, she definitely needs an indoor home with a family – not a barn cat.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 11 To Dec. 17, 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. 11 at 9:27 p.m. / A 53-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was assaulted on Sioux Street.
KENNETH HAGEDORN
Dec. 11 at 10:07 p.m. / Police arrested Kenneth Hagedorn, 33, of Los Alamos at 1200 Sioux St., and charged him with aggravated assault.
Dec. 12 at 12:06 p.m. / A 59-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property. The estimated loss is unknown.
Dec. 12 Read More
School Board Candidate Pulls Out Of Race
Update: Los Alamos School Board candidate Naishing Key just told the Los Alamos Daily Post that she was glad to see people active in running for school board this time around because in the past there have been times when that wasn’t the case. “After seeing there are good candidates and weighing my situation, I decided to withdraw,” Key said.
ELECTION News:
Los Alamos School Board candidate Naishing Key filed filed a declaration of Withdrawel of Candidacy this afternoon in the County Clerk’s Office.
Key had filed her candidacy for District 4 Tuesday and told the Los Read More
LAFD Schedules Prescribed Burn In Bayo Canyon
Conducting a pre fire burn assessment, from left, Los Alamos Fire Capt. Dan Devall, Capt. James Pepe, Los Alamos resident Marv Alme and Driver Engineer Mike Lewis. Courtesy photo
LADF News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department has scheduled a prescribed burn Jan. 9-10 near Los Alamos in Bayo Canyon.
LAFD Willand Division Chief Ramon Garcia explained that prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring the ecosystems. These fires mimic natural fires by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients and increasing habitat diversity. Prescribed fires Read More
Golf Course Community Building/Restaurant Update
Los Alamos Golf Course Community Building. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Recreation Division Manager Randy Smith provided an update today regarding the negotiated lease agreement terms that will pave the way for the Pajarito Golf Group (PGG) to open a new restaurant at the Golf Course Community Building – an amenity that the public has long awaited since last summer.
Smith said that the two parties are very close to announcing a new lease date that will take effect in early 2015. The lease start date was originally anticipated for Nov. 1, 2014, but was moved out with mutual agreement between the County Read More
DPU Employees Adopt Christmas Family
Lisa Romero, Naomi Maestas, Joann Gentry and Jaime Kephart place wrapped gifts for the department’s adopted Chrristmas family under the tree at DPU. Photo by Karen Kendall
DPU News:
Each year, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) adopts a Christmas family through the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Beta Sigma Phi is an international women’s service organization. The Utilities’ 95 employees donate more than $500 each year.
DPU’s adopted family this year is a mother and three children selected by Beta Sigma Phi and unknown to DPU. Joann Gentry and Lisa Romero coordinate collecting Read More
Los Alamos County Recount Numbers Issued In New Mexico Commissioner Of Public Lands Race
Presiding Judge Sanchez, center, explains recount procedures to recount election clerks Dec. 11 for the New Mexico Land Commissioner race. From left, District Judge Designee George Chandler, Recount Election Clerk Peggy Pendergast, Sanchez and Recount Election Clerk Stephen Ciddio. Courtesy photo
STAFF REPORT
The original Los Alamos County totals in the Dec. 11 recount for the New Mexico Land Commissioner race were 3,781 for incumbent Ray Bennett Powell, a Democrat, and 3,741 for Republican challenger Aubrey Dunn. The final totals are Powell 3,782 and Dunn 3,743.
Before Read More
Methane Gas Extractor Placed At Landfill To Decrease Levels
COUNTY News:
Residents might notice a large piece of equipment that recently arrived at the Los Alamos County Eco Station. It is a methane gas extractor that will be used to reduce higher than acceptable methane gas levels.
The extractor works like a vacuum system, which pulls the landfill gas through the landfill material and vents the methane gas through the stack. Staff expects that the methane extraction unit will be in place for the next six months or until methane levels decrease to an acceptable level.
Higher than desired methane levels have been detected, which range from 0.0 to 41 percent Read More
County Council Delays Electric Rate Hike
Lisa Vedder and Scott Burnham of Leidos Engineering LLC answer questions during Tuesday evening’s public hearing on a proposed electric rate increase. Also briefing Council and answering questions were Department of Public Utilities officials from left, Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall, Deputy Utilities Manager for Finance and Administration Bob Westervelt and DPU Manager Tim Glasco. Following their presentations and public comment, Council voted 5-2 to return the ordinance to the Board of Public Utilities and directed them to return it back without the Power Cost Read More
County Honors Councilors Geoff Rodgers And Frances Berting As Their Terms Come To An End
This evening in Council Chambers, Councilors, Board and Commission members and staff formally recognize County Councilors Geoff Rodgers and Frances Berting who are completing their terms on Council and will be leaving the Council Dec. 31, 2014. Council Vice Chair Kristin Henderson, on behalf of Council, presents Council Chair Rodgers with a special Nambe plaque in honor of his many years of service to the County and the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor Chair Geoff Rodgers, on behalf of Council, presents Councilor Fran Berting with a special Nambe plaqueCouncil Honors Los Alamos Coaches And Proclaims Dec. 17 ‘Rob & Kathy Hipwood Day’
Councilor David Izraelevitz, right, on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council this evening presented a proclamation to Los Alamos High School coaches Rob and Kathy Hipwood. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
It was standing room only in Council Chambers this evening as local athletes turned out in droves to see their coaches Rob and Kathy Hipwood of Los Alamos High School honored by the County Council for their many achievements. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Los Alamos County Council recognized Los Alamos High School coaches Rob and Kathy Hipwood as Girls’ Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Hosts Awards Banquet
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents the Civilian of Year Award to Senior Office Specialist Connie Salazar. Courtesy/LAPD
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents the Detention Officer of the Year Award to Ofc. David Bradshaw. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department hosted its first awards banquet Saturday to honor employees for their outstanding performance, dedication to their profession and service to their community.
Chief Dino Sgambellone wants to emphasize the importance of recognizing employees for going “above and beyond” what is expected of them Read More
Local Police Ramp Up Enforcement For Holiday Safety
LAPD News:
Starting now and continuing through the holidays, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations to include seatbelt enforcement.
The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when inclement weather threatens.
Officers also will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this holiday season. To report potentially impaired drivers, dial #D-W-I, or #-3-9-4.
Citizens in Los Read More
Council Expected To Vote On Electric Rate Hike Tonight
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to vote this evening on the new proposed increase in electric rates at its final Council meeting of the year.
The proposed rate increase is a result of a study that began in June of 2014 when the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) contracted with Leidos to perform a detailed cost and revenue analysis and determine what rate adjustments, if any, are necessary to provide adequate revenues to cover expenses and meet reserve and debt service requirements.
Additionally, DPU asked the consultant to review the existing customer classes and rates Read More
County Turning Off Streetlights To Enhance Farolitos Viewing
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off Wednesday, Dec. 24 and will be restored Friday, Dec. 26.
For safety purposes, the County requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the time that lights will be off. If this is not possible, it is recommended that the vehicles and trailers be silhouetted by farolitos. Due to the limited sight visibility during the viewing, drivers are requested to travel the viewing Read More
Honey The Dog Needs A Home
Honey the dog. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Honey is a sweet and pretty spayed female Anatolian shepherd mix, now ready for a home that has time to enjoy exercising with her and making her a part of the family.
Shelter volunteers are teaching Honey good behavior, such as keeping all four paws on the floor and not running out of the kennel door when it’s opened. Her new training will make her the perfect addition to any home. For a personalized introduction, call her sponsor at 505.501.0790.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see Read More
Pet of the Week: Vuitton The Dog
Vuitton. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Vuitton is a 2-year-old neutered male Lab/shepherd cross surrendered to the shelter.
He has silver markings on his legs and muzzle. He loves to go for hikes and spend time with his family.
Vuitton will need a tall fence with a barrier along the top. The best way to avoid escape attempts is to prevent loneliness and boredom by including him in family life.
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, adopting Read More
Los Alamos County Issues Statement On New Mexico Airlines’ Suspending All Flights In New Mexico
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials commented this morning on two news stories featured by KOB and KOAT television that New Mexico Airlines, who holds a contract with the Los Alamos Airport for commercial air service, has suspended all flights in New Mexico.
“On Dec. 4, we learned through customer reports and airport observations that all flights had been canceled,” Public Works Director Philo Shelton said.
Upon learning the news, the County contacted New Mexico Airlines to inquire if the flight cancellations were temporary or if any information could be furnished to the Airport or to Read More
