Police Inventory Lists 66 Firearms At Steve Porter’s Pajarito Acres Home
This SKS Russian 7.62 with bayonet is among 66 firearms police recently inventoried and confiscated from Steven C. Porter’s residence in Pajarito Acres. Courtesy/LAPD
Staff Report
Los Alamos Police arrested Steven C. Porter Monday and charged him with escape from a community custody program, a felony, for tampering with his court ordered electronic monitoring device.
He is being held in jail without bond and scheduled to go back before Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados at 8:30 a.m., Thursday at the Justice Center.
Porter, 46, was initially arrested Sunday, Aug. Read More
Free Flight Giveaway During ScienceFest Events
New Mexico Airlines plane. Courtesy/NMA
COUNTY News:
During upcoming ScienceFest events in September, Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) will promote the new commercial air service being offered between Los Alamos and Albuquerque by giving away two free round-trip flights on New Mexico Airlines, the company under contract to the County that provides commercial airline service between LAM and Albuquerque’s Sunport (ABQ).
LAM will sponsor three booths:
- RocketDay 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at Overlook Park;
- Science of Flight 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at the airport; and
- ExpoDay 11 a.m.
Council Issues Los Alamos ScienceFest Proclamation
Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox accepts a proclamation from Council Vice Chair Kristin Henderson. Photo by Kelly Stewart
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation at its meeting Tuesday evening declaring Sept. 5-13 as Los Alamos ScienceFest Week.
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: In 2007, the County Council voiced their desire to establish a unique, annual event that would set Los Alamos apart from any other place in the nation, with a long-range goal of bringing tourists and visitors here, as well as providing a wonderful venue for local friends, families Read More
No Trash Pickup Monday
COUNTY News:
There will be no residential or commercial trash and recycling collection service provided Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
If the observed date falls on your normal trash day, place your materials out Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Click here for the entire holiday waste collection schedule. Read More
New Mexico Artist Greg Reiche Begins Sculpture Design Process for New Nature Center
Flor del Llano, a public art piece designed by Greg Reiche for the city of Longmont, Colo. Courtes/gregreichdesign.comPEEC News:
Last week, the Arts in Public Places Committee and members of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) met with artist Greg Reiche to formally kick off the design process for the sculpture to adorn the outside of the new Los Alamos County Nature Center.
The group toured the construction site where the new facility is well under construction, giving the artist a chance to better understand PEEC, its mission, and the role the new center will play in the community. Read More
Los Alamos Fire Admininstration Offices Closed Aug. 27-29
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department Administrative offices at 999 Central Ave., Suite 200 will be closed Wednesday Aug. 27 through Friday Aug. 29.
All Administrative staff will be participating in a process of Internal Stakeholders meetings during this time, as the department is working on a process of improving daily quality of services by establishing a new Community Driven Strategic Plan.
Telephones will be routed to 311 Customer Care during working hours. Messages will be checked regularly and returned promptly. The community’s patience and understanding is appreciated. Read More
Vehicle Crashes Into Canyon Near Anderson Overlook … Main Hill Road Remains Closed
The Main Hill Road remains closed this evening following a single-vehicle accident this afternoon near Anderson Overlook. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost.com
A male and female were seriously injured and air lifted to area hospitals today after their vehicle left the roadway near Anderson Overlook and landed in the canyon.
“We’re still investigating this single-vehicle accident that occurred about 3:30 p.m. today at mile marker 5 on N.M. 502,” said Major Ken Johnson of the Santa Fe County Sheriffs Department during an interview
Fate of Pajarito Ski Area in Public’s Hands … Proposed Temporary Pipeline Permit Meeting Tonight
USFS News:
The proposed Pajarito Ski Area temporary pipeline permit will be explained at a public meeting at 6 p.m. today.
The Española Ranger District is hosting the meeting at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos. The meeting will be in Kelly Hall on the Trinity Dr. side of the church.
Representatives of the Forest Service, Los Alamos County and Pajarito Recreation Limited Partnership will be available to answer questions raised during the “scoping” period.
“This proposal is pretty simple in design,” Española Ranger District Ranger Sandy Hurlocker said. “But Read More
Alert: Main Hill Road Closed – Use Truck Route!
News Alert:
The County just announced that the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) is closed in both directions, near Anderson Overlook.
Los Alamos police and fire rescue crews are at the scene.
Evening commuters should use the truck route. No further details available yet on the status of the accident. Read More
Utilities Ballot Question Debated At GOP Forum
CRC Chair Susan O’Leary addresses the pro point of view at Thursday’s GOP forum at UNM-LA as from left, John Arrowsmith and Felicia Orth and Ed Birnbaum listen. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Felicia Orth and John Arrowsmith express opposition to the proposed DPU charter changes. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comLos Alamos voters are facing a major decision in the Nov. 4 election – whether to change Article 5 of the County Charter related to the Department of Public Utilities or – after 46 years –
Pet of the Week: Tucker the Cat
Tucker the Cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Tucker is a handsome long-haired, adult male Angora cat. He is dark with white tuxedo markings on his chest.
Quite the fastidious kitty, he loves to be brushed and has a soft, silky coat. Tucker is exceptionally friendly and comes right up to be petted by visitors. He loves to be petted.
Tucker was originally adopted from our shelter about two years ago and was surrendered when his owners moved and could not take him.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder Read More
LAVA Hosting Elevator Pitch Contest at ScienceFest
Nicholas Seet
By Mandy Marksteiner
The Los Alamos Venture Accelerator (LAVA) will host a Pitch Contest 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, as part of the Los Alamos ScienceFest.
The event will take place at Fuller Lodge and more than $1,000 in prize money is available.
In the world of entrepreneurship, a quick speech opens doors. It can lead to meeting a team member or getting a check from an investor. Participants will have 60 seconds to sell judges on their-prize winning business venture ideas. Judges will include experienced entrepreneurs, investors and executives from the community.
Entrepreneurs Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction Week of Aug. 25
COUNTY News:
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:
As part of the pavement preservation effort, chip seal operations are underway on several streets in White Rock. Streets that will be chip sealed include Hamlin Court, Pruitt, Paige Loop and Paige Court. Residents on the affected streets have been notified and will receive 48 hour notice before construction begins on Read More
Los Alamos Big Band Entertains Concert Crowd
The Los Alamos Big Band entertains the crowd at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos Daily Post sponsored the concert for the third year in a row. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers to hear the Los Alamos Big Band despite Friday’s chilly temperature. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the Los Alamos Big Band’s saxophone section. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jennifer and Los Alamos sheriff candidate Jaret McDonald dance to the Los Alamos Big Band, led by his father, Jan McDonaldStargaze At Dark Night Saturday Aug. 30
PAJARITO ASTRONOMERS News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night starting at 7:45 p.m. (sunset) Saturday, Aug. 30 at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze.
A crescent moon as well as the planets Mercury, Mars, Saturn (and its rings), Neptune and Uranus will be visible. There will be a tour of the summer constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Read More
Vigorous Debate Ensues At Thursday’s GOP Forum at UNM-LA Over Proposed DPU Charter Changes
From left, moderator Bill McKerley goes over the ground rules with ‘con’ panelists John Arrowsmith and Felicia Orth and ‘pro’ panelists Susan O’Leary and Ed Birnbaum during Thursday’s GOP forum on the proposed changes to the charter for the Department of Public Utilities and its board. Read the full story in this weekend’s edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Many audience members took notes during Thursday’s GOP Forum at UNM-LA on the proposed charter changes to the Department of Public Utilities. Read More
Los Alamos Big Band Performs At Pond 7 p.m. Today
Los Alamos Big Band performing at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photoAnd now for something completely different! At 7 p.m. today, Aug. 22, the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series returns to Ashley Pond for a concert by the Los Alamos Big Band.
The show is free of charge and paid for by the sponsors of the Concert Series. See the list of sponsors at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com. This concert is Los Alamos Daily Post Night.
The LA Big Band has been a fixture in town since 1945 when the “pop band” was called the LA All-Stars. In 1984, they became the LA Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 14 to Aug. 20, 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. 14 at 4:05 a.m. / A 22-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on San Ildefonso Road. The estimated damage is less than $1,000.
Aug. 14 at 3:39 p.m. / A 27-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on La Vista Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
Aug. 14 at 5:03 p.m. / A 51-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the Read More
FlyLosAlamos Mobile Site Takes Off
COUNTY News:
FlyLosAlamos has launched a new mobile-friendly website offering a better way to view flight information and make reservations.
Formatted to fit all types of mobile devices, the site offers streamlined navigation that connects customers to flight schedules, an airport location map, tap-to-call function for reservations, and a connection to the New Mexico Airlines website to view availability and book a flight.
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist said the new mobile site was designed with the busy traveler in mind.
“Passenger feedback indicated that many travelers Read More
Community Invited to Attend Forum Analyzing Proposed DPU Charter Change Aug. 21
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 in the UNM-LA Wallace Hall, Room 505.
The program will be a forum on the proposed charter change to restructure the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities. Advocates both for and against will present their cases and respond to questions.
Community members are encouraged to attend as this forum will be a great opportunity to learn about this important community issue voters will be deciding in November.
A regular business meeting will follow. For information, call Robert Gibson Read More
