Councilors; Airport Manager at Farmers Market Thursday
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors will host a booth at the Farmers’ Market Thursday, June 26. They’ll be visiting with citizens 9-11 a.m. about current projects, issues and other topics.
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will join the Council at their booth to answer questions and pass out flight schedules for the new commercial airline service being offered between Los Alamos Airport and Albuquerque’s Sunport.
The weekly Farmers’ Market is in downtown Los Alamos in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park. Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction For Week of June 23
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County road construction activity for the week of June 23.
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.
N.M. 502 / Trinity Storm Drain Improvements:
The northern lanes of Trinity Drive remain closed, resulting in one-way eastbound traffic on Trinity and a westbound detour to Central Avenue. Please Note: business driveways on the north side of Trinity are closed, use Knecht or Central to access Read More
Independent, Minor & Write-In Candidates Filing Day Thursday!
COUNTY News:The filing day for Independent, Minor and Write-In candidates is Thursday, June 26.
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June 26 – Independent and Minor Candidates Filing Day with petitions for the General Election
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Candidates must file between 9 a.m. and 5.p.m. in the County Clerks Office, Room 240, (Municipal Building – 2nd floor)
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Declaration Form; Vital Form; and Petitions are required. There is no filing fee.
Number of petition signatures required: 3 percent of 8,712 total votes for 2010 Governor = 261
(Nominating petitions for … county office shall be signed by Read More
Pet of the Week: Carter the Dog
Carter the dog. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Carter is a small, 13 year old, honey-colored corgi/heeler mix dog that came to the shelter when his family moved. He’s a little confused as to why he is at the shelter after living with a family for so long, and he’s keeping his paws crossed that a new family will come give him the love he deserves.
This sweet guy is housebroken and knows basic commands. He is very mellow and would be a great companion for someone looking for an older dog that doesn’t require a whole lot of exercise. He’ll be sure to squeeze in another 13 years of affection into whatever time he Read More
Passenger Numbers For Los Alamos-ABQ Commuter Flights Spike!
COUNTY News:
- NM Airlines Hopes to Better Connect DOE Lab Employees to LANL
Officials at the Los Alamos County Airport expect as much as a 30 percent increase in the number of passengers in recent months aboard their Los Alamos–Albuquerque flights.
In May 2014 alone, the airport saw a dramatic 15 percent increase in total passengers flying aboard New Mexico Airlines. The uptick in travelers is likely the direct result of recent schedule modifications and the addition of new flights, according to Airport Manager Peter Soderquist.
Effective May 12, 2014, New Mexico Airlines revised Read More
Tonight’s Summer Concert Features David Luning Band
David Luning Band. Courtesy/davidluning.com
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20 at Ashley Pond with the David Luning Band.
This is going to be a fabulous show at our new downtown stage. It’s a free show presented by Los Alamos County and the sponsors of our Series.
Our sponsors are listed at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com along with a lot of other info that I’d like you to know. For instance, did you know that this Friday is Los Alamos National Bank Night? Did you know that the following Fri., June 27 we have two Los Alamos bands playing? Rocking Read More
Vehicle Impact Damages Rim Road Residence
This home at 98 Rim Road in Los Alamos was damaged shortly before 5 p.m. today when a car crashed into it. The female driver of the car was not injured and no injuries were reported inside the home, which was unoccupied at the time. Los Alamos Police Department personnel and Los Alamos Fire Department crews had to evacuate the entire cul de de sac at the end of Rim Road because the vehicle ruptured a gas line connected to the house. Department of Public Utilities crews arrived at the scene and shut off the gas line. Residents were allowed back in their homes within a couple of hours. Police officers secured Read More
Alert: Car Crashes Into Home Causing Evacuation of Cul De Sac on Rim Road
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Police Department personnel and Los Alamos Fire Department crews have evacuated a cul de de sac on Rim Road in Los Alamos after a car collided into a house shortly before 5 p.m. today at 98 Rim Road.
The collision was minor with little damage to the house, but the vehicle ruptured a gas line connected to the house and evacuation was necessary as a precautionary measure. Department of Public Utilities crews were dispatched to the scene of the accident shortly after the 911 call and are currently working to shut off the gas line.
The female driver of the car was not injured. No injuries Read More
Los Alamos Police Partner With ICAC Special Agents to Apprehend Man Suspected of Crimes Against Children
Christopher W. Davis. Courtesy/LAPD
POLICE Alert:
Los Alamos police officers assisted special agents from the Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children’s (ICAC) Task Force Tuesday after New Mexico special agents were alerted to a suspect in Los Alamos County who had been sending lewd photographs to a 14-year-old girl in Anoka County in Minnesota.
ICAC Special Agents and Los Alamos Police executed a search warrant Tuesday at a White Rock residence where the suspect, Christopher W. Davis, 21, of Los Alamos was residing. During the execution of the search warrant and further Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 12 to June 18, 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 12 at 12:52 p.m. / A 31-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on Sigma. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.
June 12 at 2:35 p.m. / Police arrested Antonio Carmona, 25, of Hernandez near Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 and charged him with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued a summons to appear in court. A police booking photo is not available.
June 12 at Read More
Los Alamos Police, Fire, Schools to Receive $85,962 in PILT Funding
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich today announced counties in New Mexico are set to receive approximately $37 million as part of the 2014 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, an over 8 percent increase from 2013.
More Scenes From Saturday’s Chamberfest Event
Co+op Board member Merry McIntyre, left, with friends at the Co+op booth at Saturday’s Chamberfest in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Bob Fuselier at the Animal Clinic of Los Alamos Booth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Mesa Public Library Manager Steven Thomas shares details of the new library under construction in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Gallery Manager and Program Specialist Katy Korkos, center, and Library Manager Steven Thomas at their Chamberfest booth Saturday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Breaking News: Child Involved In Barranca Mesa Pool Accident Walks Into LAFD To Thank Firefighters
More than a few Los Alamos firefighters and staff were reduced to tears at about 1 p.m. today when the 5-year-old boy involved in a swimming accident at Barranca Mesa Pool walked into Fire Administration and said, “thank you.”
“It was very emotional to see him walk in with his mom and dad and little sister,” Deputy Chief Just Grider told the Los Alamos Daily Post. “Many of us have children similar in age and I know every one of us are thinking about our own children when we go on calls involving children … they are always the Read More
Los Alamos Post Office Listed in State Register of Cultural Properties
COUNTY News:
State and National Register Coordinator Steven Moffson of the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced that the Los Alamos Post Office was listed June 13 in the State Register of Cultural Properties by the Cultural Properties Review Committee (CPRC).
The Los Alamos Post Office opened in its present location at 199 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos in November 1948, on the site of the Ranch School Trading Post. The CPRC also will recommend that it be forwarded for consideration to the National Register.
The CPRC was created by the Cultural Properties Act Read More
Public Invited to Re-dedication of ‘Jemez River and Valles Grande’ Tile Mural in Council Chambers June 24
Tile Artist Sam Tubiolo. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the re-dedication of the tile mural titled “Jemez River and Valles Grande” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 in Los Alamos County Council Chambers.
The event is being hosted by the Art in Public Places Board and County Councilors will be in attendance, along with special guest and tile artist Sam Tubiolo.
Refreshments will be served. Read More
Artist Sam Tubiolo Prepares Bas Relief Tile Mural For Council Chambers Dedication June 24
Artist Sam Tubiolo prepares his bas relief tile mural for installation in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers. The center portion of the mural was de-installed from the old Municipal Building on Ashley Pond, and has been stored in county facilities since that time. Tubiolo created the two side panels for Council Chambers in the new Municipal Building. The mural will be dedicated at 4 p.m., June 24 in Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County and Schools Partner to Remodel Canyon Complex
Joan Ahlers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Public Schools Chief Operations Officer Joan Ahlers reported at the June 10 School Board Meeting that the Los County Council authorized LAPS to spend $700,000 to remodel the Canyon Complex at the May 27 County Council meeting.
LAPS leases the Canyon Complex to Los Alamos National Laboratory. At a previous meeting, the Board authorized LAPS staff to place the request before the County Council. The Board has voiced concern of the deterioration of LAPS’s lease properties Read More
Pet of the Week: Tank the Russian Blue Cat
Tank the Russian Blue Cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Tank is a 4-year-old Russian Blue who is a little blue that he hasn’t been adopted yet. Tank was surrendered with three other cats, all of whom have been adopted, and Tank hopes that it’s his turn next.
Tank is an indoor cat only, and he enjoys the company of other cats (although he might need a little bit of an adjustment period when meeting new feline friends), as well as adults, some dogs and gentle children. He loves having a quiet spot to sleep, but quickly rolls over for belly rubs when you approach, and he can easily be coaxed out with promises Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction For Week of June 16
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction Update: Week of June 16:
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.
NM502 / Trinity Storm Drain Improvements:
The northern 2-1/2 lanes of Trinity Drive are closed, resulting in one-way eastbound traffic on Trinity and a westbound detour to Central Avenue.
Eastbound: One travel lane of eastbound N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive traffic will be maintained and travelers will Read More
