Major Water Main Break Near Rover and NM 4
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are reporting a water main break occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on N.M. 4 northeast of the Rover Boulevard intersection.
Water crews are dispatched and excavating the area to make repairs.
While DPU states that no customers are without water, some may experience low water pressure.
DPU estimates that repairs to the water line should be complete early this evening. Road repairs may take longer.
Traffic control devices are in place to protect crews while repairs are underway. Commuters may experience Read More
Kiwanis ‘Super Squibbers’ Prepare July 4 Extravaganza
A suibbing team at work. From left, Ann Hayes, Roger Stutz and Earle Hanson. Photo by Don Casperson
Fireworks Committee Chairman Pat Soran, demonstrating squibbing, checking, and boxing. A box of three-inch shells is in the forground. Photo by Don CaspersonWhat does it take to make a sparkling, rousing fireworks show, the kind that paints the sky with multicolored flowers and makes the crowd cry out in wonder?
It’s not as simple as lighting the tip of a sparkler, but the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos thinks it’s worth it, and for more than Read More
Community Members Meet Sheriff Lucero Saturday
At Saturday’s ‘Meet Sheriff Lucero’ event at the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, 650 North Mesa Road, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero speaks to community members and members of his re-election committee. ‘Being the first sheriff in Los Alamos County to have graduated from the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Academy, I have raised awareness of the positive benefits of having a sheriff that is an accessible, committed peace officer,’ Lucero said. ‘Having retired from 22 years of service with the Santa Fe County Sheriffs’ Office, I understand
Cone Zone: Week of June 30
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction Update: Week of June 30, 2014
For more information about the projects listed below, please 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:
Starting Monday, June 30, the contractor will begin mobilizing for construction.
Expect Central Avenue to be fully closed between 15th Street and 20th Street for night work between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Starting on Tuesday during the daytime, Central Avenue between Read More
LAFD Hosts Promotion and Retirement Ceremony
The Los Alamos Fire Department held a Promotion and Retirement Ceremony Thursday 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
Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider at the podium and Chief Troy Hughes, right, during Thursday’s Promotional Badge Read More
Pet of the Week: Syd the Cat
Syd the Cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Syd is a BIG orange male cat who is 15 years old and more than a little sad about ending up in the shelter.
He arrived last week, after it was reported that he was no longer using the litter box. It turns out this poor guy just had a urinary tract infection and couldn’t make it to the litter box in time.
Syd is on medication for his UTI, and already beginning to feel a lot better. He would love a quiet home with patches of sunshine and a lap where he can get the love and attention he deserves during his golden years. Syd will also need to eat a special (low-cost) diet of the K/D Read More
Council Approves Lease For Portion of Golf Course Community Building to Pajarito Golf Group, LLC.
County and community members attend today’s Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council voted today to adopt an ordinance authorizing a lease for a certain portion of the County-owned Golf Course Community Building to Pajarito Golf Group, LLC.
This vote comes after several unsuccessful attempts requesting proposals from qualified service providers to provide a food and beverage operation at the Golf Course clubhouse/community building.
County staff issued Request for Proposal No. 2014-1929 Dec. 9,
Council Adopts New Health Care Assistance Policy
County Deputy Administrator Steven Lynne addresses Council questions with the Health Care Assistance Policy during today’s noontime Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Social Services Division Manager Kim Gabaldon discusses the Indigent Fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor Pete Sheehey speaks indepth about the County’s Indigent Fund and requests that safeguards be included to protect those in need. Council Vice Chair Kristin Henderson and others commend Sheehey for delving into the complicated issue and sharing his Read More
Council Approves Ordinance Restating Leases With Los Alamos Retirement Community
Council voted to adopt Ordinance 651; an Ordinance restating and reauthorizing those leases between the County of Los Alamos and Los Alamos Retirement Community entered on Jan. 1, 1983 and Dec. 1, 2001 and extending the terms thereof. Council further moved that, upon passage, the Ordinance be published in summary form and that the County Administrator be authorized to execute the documents to facilitate refinancing of Los Alamos Retirement Community debt as requested. Councilor Rick Reiss was absent. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Public Speaks Out At Today’s Council Meeting
PAC 8 Board President Dave Shifferl commends County Administrator Harry Burgess for his assistance to the local media organization as community members line up for public comment at the County Council meeting under way until 1:30 p.m. today in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Comments range from requesting a leisure pool at the Aquatics Center, vacant homes being damaged, announcing events, asking for police presence at the Farmer’s Market to control traffic to speaking out against the tiered water rates. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Two Local Bands Play Ashley Pond Tonight
Higher Ground. Courtesy https:////www.highergroundbluegrass.com/ 
Dk and the Affordables, from left, Rob Heineman, Scott Beguin and DK Warner at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. File photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series presents two northern New Mexico bands, Higher Ground Bluegrass and DK & the Affordables at 7 p.m. today, June 27 at the Ashley Pond stage in Los Alamos.
The show is free of charge.
Higher Ground is one of New Mexico’s best bluegrass bands. They were founded Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 19 to June 25, 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.
June 19 at 2:15 p.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone damaged her property on San Ildefonso Road. The estimated loss is more than $1,000.
June 19 at 3:25 p.m. / Police arrested Joseph Gutierrez, 19, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Drive and charged him with tampering with evidence. A police booking photo is not available.
CAROLINE JARAMILLO
June 20 at 4:40 p.m. / Police Read More
County Offers Chance to Win Free Airfare From LAM to ABQ
COUNTY News:
Keep Your Ride Simple … Get on the Bus (and have a chance to win free airfare from LAM to ABQ, too!)
You ride the bus…so, why not fly?
During July, Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) is teaming up with Atomic City Transit to promote the new commercial air service being offered between Los Alamos and Albuquerque!
LAM will be giving away five 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).
To enter, individuals riding the FREE Atomic City Transit Read More
Applications Open For Leadership Los Alamos 2015
Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2014. Courtesy/Leadership Los AlamosLLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos is accepting applications through July 31 for the 2015 leadership program.
Leadership Los Alamos is a unique opportunity for citizens of northern New Mexico who are committed to assuming roles of responsibility in civic, charitable, and governmental organizations in the region. Class participants will develop their skills to shape the future of the region.
“Inspiring others to make Los Alamos a better place to live, work and play is what Leadership Los Alamos is all about,” said President Read More
‘Valle Grande and Jemez River’ Mural Installed in Council Chambers During Special Re-dedication
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers cuts the ribbon at the re-dedication of the mural ‘Valle Grande and Jemez River’ by artist Sam Tubiolo, left, in Council Chambers Tuesday as those involved with the project look on. The center panel of the mural was originally in the former Council Chambers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Sam Tubiolo with the full mural he created. The two side panels were newly created for the space. The center panel was created by Tubiolo for the former council chambers in 1991 and was refurbished for the new location. PhotoEnergy, Water and Climate Change Discussed at ‘Nature on Tap’ June 26
PEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host “Nature on Tap,” part of a new informal discussion series, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at the Blue Window Bistro.
The “On Tap” series is a new project from the Los Alamos Creative District and is held every Thursday with the themes “Nature on Tap,” “History on Tap,” “Science on Tap,” and “Art on Tap.”
It is a great way to get out in the community and meet people with similar interests. This event is the second “Nature on Tap” discussion, which will be held on every fourth Thursday of the month.
For this installment of “Nature on Tap,” Read More
LA Airport Sponsors ‘Frozen’ at Sundown Today
COUNTY News:
Disney’s uber-popular movie “Frozen” will be shown at sundown today at East Park in Los Alamos.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos County Airport as part of the summer “Movies in the Park” series.
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will be available before the show to hand out schedules for the new commercial air service being offered through New Mexico Airlines with convenient daily flights available between Los Alamos County Airport and Albuquerque’s Sunport.
Los Alamos Traffic Division Paints The Town
At 6 a.m. Tuesday, a crew from the Los Alamos County Traffic Division will paint the parking space lines in the Municipal Building lot. A worker told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the project involves sectioning off half the lot at a time and painting it. He estimated that it takes about an hour or so for each side to dry. He added that the County Traffic Division paints the stripes on all County parking lots every two years, painting half the lots one year and the remaining half the following year. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Late today a County worker, with assistance from a detention Read More
Yellow ‘LM’ Signs Around Los Alamos Are Guiding Film Crews to Valles Caldera
These yellow and black directional signs marked on Central Avenue and around Los Alamos guide film vehicles through town to the Valles Caldera National Preserve to film scenes for the A&E series ‘Longmire.’ Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The familiar yellow and black directional signs marked “LM” on Central Avenue and various locations in Los Alamos townsite are in place to guide film vehicles through town to the Valles Caldera National Preserve to film scenes at the cabin that serves as the home for the title character in the A&E series “Longmire.”
Location scouts Read More
Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert
Los Alamos National Bank sponsored Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kenny Miller of Kenny’s BBQ stops by the LANB booth Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Dancers two-step to the David Luning Band Friday at Ahsley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jugglers including Jeff Favorite, right, of the Los Alamos Hillstompers entertain at Friday’s concert. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
South Beach meets Los Alamos at Friday’s concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
