Susan O’Leary: Why I’m Running for County Council
Why I’m Running for County CouncilThis November, Los Alamos residents will elect candidates to fill four of the seven seats on the Los Alamos County Council. I’m one of the eight candidates competing for a Council position, and I’d like to share my reasons for running.
First, I value our community. I have a deep appreciation for the quality of life available to Los Alamos residents. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to live with my husband and our two elementary age children in an environment that’s safe, with good schools, terrific outdoor recreation opportunities, Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction Week of Sept. 8
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: Week of Sept. 8
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Pavement Preservation Work in White Rock:
Chip material has been applied on Hamlin Court, Pruitt, Paige Loop and Paige Court in White Rock. The final sealant will be applied in mid to late September. The reason for the delay before sealing is to allow the chips to settle; any remaining loose chips will be swept up before the Read More
Pet of the Week: George the Cat
George. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
George is an older, distinguished gentleman who was surrendered when his owner became too sick to care for him.
He is gray and white and a little blind and a little deaf, but still very active, confident and full of life. George also is very easy going and gets along well with other cats. He came in with two other cats, Abby and Maddie, and shelter staff and volunteers would love to see them all go to a home together.
Due to his age and the fact that he is declawed, George needs to be an indoor cat only.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has Read More
Scenes From RocketDay At Overlook Park
RocketDay today at Overlook Park in White Rock is part of the Los Alamos ScienceFest – a nine day festival of mind-blowing demonstrations, interactive activities, art and discussions for inquisitive minds of all ages that runs through Sept. 13. RocketDay is sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 116, the National Association of Rocketry Section 517 (Zia Spacemodelers), Boeing, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos MainStreet and the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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It’s A Wrap For Summer Concert Season
Concert promoter Russ Gordon with his wife Deb waves to concert goers at Friday’s final concert of the season for the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series. The series marked its 25th anniversary this year and will return again in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Whitewater Ramble from Fort Collins, Colo., played for the crowd Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Whitewater Ramble performs at the Pond. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Ice Rink Offices Closed Sept. 9-12 For Staff Training
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink offices will be closed beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 12 for PROS Division staff training.
The public will be able to rent Miniature Golf Equipment (Putters and Golf Balls) and Tennis Equipment (Racquets and Tennis Balls) at the PROS Administrative window located on the first floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave, Suite 150.
The PROS Administrative Window is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and the phone number is 505.662.8170. Read More
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties Across State Throughout September
STATE POLICE News:
State Police will conduct Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of September.
These efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into friends and Read More
Fire Hydrant Painting Continues Around Town
Steven Calhoun of Los Alamos has an umbrella ready as artist Olivia Snyder of Santa Fe paints a fire hydrant on Central Avenue during intermittent showers Thursday. The Fire Hydrant Painting Competition is part up the 2014 Los Alamos ScienceFest, which kicks off today. Snyder is a junior at Santa Fe School for the Arts and is painting a ‘space geometric’ pattern on her hydrant near the Bradbury Science Museum. Calhoun is a senior at Los Alamos High School and said he is painting two hydrants near Ashley Pond with themes of Aspen Trees and Pine Trees. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, 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.
Aug. 28 at 7:16 a.m. / A 24-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her home on 39th Street.The estimated loss is unknown.
CANDIDA BORREGO
Aug. 28 at 8:17 a.m. / Police arrested Candida Borrego, 33, of Los Alamos near Diamond Drive and North Road on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
MARION LOOPE
Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. / Police arrested Read More
Artful Celebration At Municipal Building Sept. 11
Los Alamos ScienceFest Events Calendar
Scene from ScienceFest 2013. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
LA MainStreet News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest has expanded to a full week of mind-blowing demonstrations, interactive activities, art, discussions for inquisitive minds of all ages, Sept. 5-13 in Los Alamos, and the majority of events are free.
Two highly anticipated special events are new to Los Alamos ScienceFest this year:
- RocketDay, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 will take off in White Rock with the launch of 220 model rockets over a period of a few hours. The event, sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory and Boeing, will include
Central Avenue Almost Ready For Asphalt
The holes on Central Avenue are covered over and the street is smoothed and nearly ready for new asphalt. Workers are finishing the sidewalks and will begin improvements from 20th Street to Oppenheimer after which asphalt will be applied to the entire strectch of Central Avenue from 15th Street to Oppenheimer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Eastern Area Sound Wall Project Nears Completion
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area is nearing completion between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area between Tewa Loop and Airport Road is nearing completion.
A Los Alamos N.M. 502 Noise Study identified a noise mitigation strategy for the area that combines constructing a barrier wall in conjunction with reducing vehicle speed to 35 mph on N.M. 502. After the Read More
White Rock Library Construction Moving Along
Construction on the new White Rock Library is in full swing with the site now cleared, the overhead power-lines removed and foundation work underway. The new library is slated for completion in the spring. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction Week of Sept. 1
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: Week of Sept. 1:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Pavement Preservation Work in White Rock:
Chip seal operations continue on Hamlin Court, Pruitt, Paige Loop and Paige Court in White Rock. All the chips have been applied and the final sealant will be applied in mid to late September. The reason for the delay before sealing is to allow the chips to settle; any remaining Read More
See Planes Meet Pilots At ‘The Science of Flight’ Sept. 13
COUNTY News:
“The Science of Flight” set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13 is an opportunity for kids to get up close and personal with several cool airplanes and their pilots.
Home-built planes and a beautifully restored classic will be featured, along with educational displays and informal pilot talks about aerodynamics too – explore “how planes work” with engaging, hands-on demonstrations and airplane models.
“The Science of Flight” is sponsored by Los Alamos County Airport, the local chapter of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) and volunteer pilots.
During the event, Read More
Public Invited To ‘An Artful Celebration’ Sept. 11
COUNTY News:
The Arts in Public Places Board (APPB) will host “An Artful Celebration” Thursday evening, Sept. 11, as part of week-long events planned for Los Alamos ScienceFest.
Beginning at 5 p.m., tours of the public art housed in the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos will depart from the lobby. In addition, from 5 to 7 p.m., guests and residents are invited to review art proposals and provide comments to the APPB for outdoor artwork envisioned for installation on the large plaza on the west side of the Municipal Building.
The artists have been invited to be on hand to answer questions Read More
Los Alamos County’s Allison Majure Elected Vice Chair Of Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board
Allison Majure. CourtesyNNMCAB
NNMCAB News:
The Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board (NNMCAB) held elections at its July 30 board meeting at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe.
Los Alamos resident Allison Majure was elected to serve as vice chair. Majure works in communications at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities. She has served on the NNMCAB since March 8, 2012.
Doug Sayre served as vice chair over the past fiscal year was elected at the July 30 meeting to serve as chair for Fiscal Year 2015. He is a native resident of Santa Fe and has served on the NNMCAB since Sept. 21, 2011. Officers Read More
Pet of the Week: Beau the Bulldog Mix
Beau the bulldog mix. Courtesy/FOS Beau is a terrific, friendly, social and all around great dog recently surrendered to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
He is young, about two years old and loves to take walks and hang with people. Beau is a tan (almost gold) and white bulldog mix. He seems eager to please and should be very trainable.
Beau is big and strong, so is likely to be a bit too much dog for a family with small children.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 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.
Aug. 21 at 12:23 p.m. / Los Alamos police arrested Christopher Davis, 22, of Los Alamos on Trinity Drive on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction and issued a summons to appear in court. Police booking photo unavailable.
Aug. 21 at 6:52 p.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone tampered with her vehicle on Connie Avenue. The estimated damage is unknown. Read More
