Steven Fode Charged With Reckless Driving After Hitting Pedestrian in Downtown Los Alamos Today
Police at the scene of an accident today in which a driver ran into a pedestrian on Main Street. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
POLICE News:
Today at approximately 11:16 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to 119 Central Park Square near the Los Alamos Post Office in reference to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash.
Steven Fode
Officers and medical personnel arrived on Main Street approximately 50 yards north of Central Avenue to find an elderly woman laying in the roadway with apparent injuries. Medical staff transported the victim to the Los Alamos Medical Center for treatment. Read More
Driver Runs Into Woman Walking Near Central Avenue
LAPD News:
Police arrested a male driver after he ran into a pedestrian on Main Street near Central Avenue near noon today.
Commander Preston Ballew told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the driver ran into an elderly woman who was walking at the crosswalk. She has been transported to Los Alamos Medical Center and the extent of her injuries are unknown at this time.
The area is sectioned off with police tape while an investigation into the accident is conducted. Police will release the name of the driver and the charges filed against him soon and that information will be published in the Los Alamos Daily Read More
Aquatic Center HVAC & Boiler Replacement Begins Mid-August
COUNTY News:
The Larry Walkup Aquatic Center will close to the public at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 until mid-November for a project to replace the HVAC system and boilers.
The project will begin Aug. 18 immediately after the 40th Annual Triathlon, when the Aquatic Center normally closes two weeks for annual maintenance. All of the affected groups have been informed of this closure as early as the fall of 2013.
The purpose of the project is to replace the pool boilers and HVAC system, which are at the end of their expected life and install more energy efficient systems.
The Aquatics Center first Read More
Hydrant Testing Underway Through October
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will be testing fire hydrants throughout Los Alamos County through October.
The purpose of hydrant testing is to ensure that they will provide an adequate water supply for fire suppression and to flush out sediments that have accumulated in the water distribution system over the past year. These tests are part of the regular hydrant maintenance program and are done in conjunction with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
LAFD firefighters and vehicles will be visible throughout the community flowing water from Read More
Eastern Area Sound Wall Construction Underway
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area is underway between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A caterpillar digs a deep trench for the new sound wall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Men work in a hole at the project site. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area is underway between Tewa Loop and Airport Road.
A Los Alamos N.M. 502 Noise Study identified a noise mitigation strategy for the area that combines constructing a barrier wall in Read More
July 15 LTAB Meeting Cancelled
LTAB News:
The July 15 Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board meeting is cancelled due to lack of a quorum.
Direct any questions or concerns to Kelly Stewart at 505.662.8087. Read More
Pajarito Astronomers Hold Dark Night July 19
PA News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night starting at 8:30 p.m. (sunset), Saturday, July 19 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The planets Mars, Saturn and Neptune will be visible. There will be a tour of the Summer constellations, and telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight. Call Steve Becker at 505.662.3252 for information. Read More
Cone Zone: Week of July 14
Central Avenue Improvements Project road work underway near 15th Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Construction work underway along Trinity Drive and Knecht Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction
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.
Central Avenue Improvements Project:
Central Avenue continues to be fully closed 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., between Read More
Pet of the Week: Sweebo the Cat
Sweebo the Cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
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 and donating and learning more about special needs animals and cats and dogs in foster care, visit www.lafos.org Read More
Fencing Replacement at Two County Parks Underway
COUNTY News:
Users of Barranca Mesa and Rover Parks will see construction activity over the next week as County contractors work to replace aging fencing around each park area.
Work will take place during the week and is already underway this morning at Rover Park with a planned completion date of Wednesday, July 16. Work begins on the fencing around Barranca Mesa Park either Monday or Tuesday, July 14 or 15 and should conclude by Friday, July 1).
During construction of the new fence, there may be portions of the park or playgrounds that are intermittently closed to use by the public for safety reasons; Read More
Expect to Rock Hard Tonight With Eric McFadden!
Eric McFAdden on stage. Courtesy/ericmcfadden.comAt 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond, we’re going to be rocking. Not some mindless pop or even some great folk rock. No country Friday or country rock. Not even 50s or 60s rock.
The root of this music is the harder rock of the 70s, the punk and metal of the 80s and the grunge of Seattle’s 9’s. Playing tonight is the awe inspiring, raging rocker and guitar virtuoso Eric McFadden, with drummer Scott Beguin and bassExpectist Walden Cox.
McFadden’s main gig these days is playing lead guitar and touring Read More
July 22 County Council Work Session Cancelled
COUNTY News:The Los Alamos County Council Work Session scheduled for July 22 in White Rock has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
The Council will meet next Tuesday, July 15, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 3 to July 9, 2014
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.
July 3 at 8:16 a.m. / A 59-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on North Mesa. The estimated loss is less than $250.
JASON WILLIS
July 3 at 9:59 a.m. / Police arrested Jason Willis, 34, of Albuquerque at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
JONATHAN WILKE
July 3 at 4:21 p.m. / Police arrested Jonathan Wilke, 34, Read More
Free Flight Giveaway at ‘Fly Los Alamos’ Table Friday
New Mexico Airlines
COUNTY News:
Attendees at Friday night’s summer concert at Ashley Pond Park are invited to stop by the “Fly Los Alamos” table and complete a short survey in order to be entered in a drawing and have a chance to win one of five free round trip flights on New Mexico Airlines, offering daily service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque.
The drawing will be held Monday (need not be present to win).
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will have flight schedules available at the table and be on hand to answer questions about the new service that launched last year. Read More
Traffic Signal Now Flashing at Smith’s Marketplace Entrance
This traffic lights at the entrance to Smith’s Marketplace were activated late this afternoon and will operate in the flash mode until Monday or Tuesday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The County activated the traffic lights at the entrance to Smith’s Marketplace on Trinity Drive late this afternoon rather than Thursday as planned.
The lights will flash for several days in order to get motorists used to them and will most likely be set to cycle red/yellow/green by Monday or Tuesday. Read More
Traffic Signals Light Up at Smith’s Marketplace Entrance Thursday
This traffic lights at the entrance to Smith’s Marketplace will activate Thursday and flash for several days before operating in the red/yellow/green mode next week. File photo
COUNTY News:
The County intends to activate the traffic lights at the entrance to Smith’s Marketplace on Trinity Drive Thursday.
The light will flash for a few days, just to get motorists used to it. Most likely the lights will be set to cycle red/yellow/green by Monday or Tuesday. Read More
Los Alamos Teens Register to Vote and Invite Community to Meet & Greet with Sen. Udall Sunday
From left, intern Mary Farish, County Clerk Sharon Stover and Los Alamos High School seniors Sophan Kellogg, Sarah Bouquin and Lucinda Lucero Tuesday afternoon in the Clerk’s Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School seniors Sophan Kellogg, Sarah Bouquin and Lucinda Lucero gathered in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Tuesday afternoon, where Kellogg and Bouquin registered to vote. The 17-year-olds will turn 18 before the Nov. 4 election so were allowed to register to vote Tuesday. Lucero Read More
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Postponed
COUNTY News:New Utilities Manager Tim Glasco Briefs Council on San Juan-Chama Water Project/40-year Water Plan
New Utilities Manager Tim Glasco, right, with DPU Senior Engineer Jack Richardson presents an update on the San Juan-Chama Water Project and 40-year Water Plan. PrintScreen Photo/LADP
Staff Report:
New Utilities Manager Tim Glasco gave a presentation to Council Tuesday night in Council Chambers recommending that Council delay any further direction on proceeding with developing the San Juan-Chama water project until the revised 40-Year Water Plan is completed.
At its June 18 meeting, the Board of Public Utilities determined that the Board cannot present a formal position on the San Juan-Chama Read More
Los Alamos County Council Adopts Seasonal Tiered Water Rate System
Utilities Board member David Powell speaks during public comment at tonight’s Council meeting in favor of a proposed tiered water rate system. He said that the current flat rate is fundamentally unfair during peak summer months when the majority of residents subsidize a minority of high water usage residents. PrintScreen photo/LADP
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council voted 7-2 this evening to adopt a seasonal tiered water rate system. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the motion.
For several months, the Board of Public Utilities has been considering Read More
