Three Sightings of Missing Husky Give Shelter Hope
Scarlet the Husky. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Scarlet the Husky is still missing after nearly a month but there were three sightings of her on Sunday, so the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter is encouraged but still very concerned for her safety.
Her territory is DP Canyon next to the Rim Trail. She was seen as far a part as the cliff above Anderson Overlook and behind East Park Pool. Early morning and late evening are the times she is likely to appear. She is shy and hesitant but with a slow, careful approach, it may be possible for someone to gain her trust.
Scarlet may be ready to be rescued after being Read More
Alert: Effective Immediately, Los Alamos County Is Under Stage I Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1)
- Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Stage I Exemptions:
- Developed campgrounds with metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 5 to June 11, 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 5 at 11:37 p.m. / A 45-year-old Los Alamos woman reported being battered by a household member in Quemazon.
SCOTT RANDALL
June 6 at 12:16 a.m. / Police arrested Scott Randall, 58, of Los Alamos and charged him with DUI and domestic battery.
NICKOLAS MIRAMONTES
June 6 at 10:45 a.m. / Police arrested Nickolas Miramontes, 22, of Santa Fe on an outstanding Magistrate Court Read More
‘Your Favorite Band’ The Red Elvises Play Pond Friday
Igor and the Red Elvises in concert. Courtesy/https:////www.redelvises.com Igor and the Red Elvises, your favorite band, return to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13 for a free concert presented by the sponsors of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series.
“Your favorite band?” This band from Russia asked me if they could play at the old Central Avenue Grill one winter night about nine years ago. I checked them out on the net and we agreed on a date. They said a number of times at the show that they were our favorite band. They did put on a darn good show Read More
Council Approves Award of Central Avenue Improvements Project to Century Club Construction
Central Avenue Improvements Project rendering. Courtesy/LAC
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council this evening approved 7-0 award of the Central Avenue Improvements Project in the amount of $1,343,521 and the additive alternate in the amount of $827,590 to Century Club Construction of Albuquerque for construction of the project, the establishment of a project budget of $3,042,902 and an associated budget revision of $1,272,902.
March 6, the Transportation Board moved to recommend that the Central Avenue Improvement Project include design criteria provided by staff based on Option Read More
Council Declares June 21 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation this evening in Council Chambers declaring June 21, 2014 as “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” in Los Alamos County (accepted by Bryan Aragon, Public Works).
Proclamation:
WHEREAS: Communities nation-wide are encouraging residents to renew their commitment to preserving our valuable resources here on Earth; and
WHEREAS: At home and in school, parents and teachers can educate children about the benefits of protecting our resources and the importance of caring for our environment; and
WHEREAS: The County and Los Alamos National Read More
Council Issues Proclamation Imposing Fireworks Restrictions
Staff ReportPajarito Brewpub Partners Form New LLC Hoping to Provide Food & Beverage Operation at Golf Course
Landscaping in place today at the Los Alamos Golf Course Community Building. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com NCRTD Adding New Routes in Los Alamos
Anthony J. Mortillaro. PrintScreen/LADP
Staff Report:
Executive Director Anthony J. Mortillaro of the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) and board member, Commissioner Miguel Chavez of Santa Fe County, present an update on the organization to the Los Alamos County Council this evening in Council Chambers.
Commissioner Miguel Chavez of Santa Fe County. PrintScreen/LADP
The NCRTD began service in 2007. It provides free bus transit connecting communities and pueblos throughout the counties of north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos. Read More
County Installs 311 Customer Care Center Drop Box For After Hours Payments
A secure drop box for accepting after‐hours payments for utility bills and other obligations was installed last week on the west side of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A secure drop box for accepting after‐hours payments for utility bills and other obligations was installed last week on the west side of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The secure drop box is cleared Monday through Friday at approximately 3 p.m. and payments received there are posted the same day, according to 311 Customer Care Center Supervisor Catherine Crane. Customers are Read More
Firefighter Applicants Put Through Paces at Los Alamos Fire Department’s Pre-Academy
An LAFD trainer jots down his observations. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A participant at Saturday’s pre-academy completes a confined space exercise. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is a three-time internationally accredited agency – a fact that draws interest from potential firefighters across the nation.
Twenty such individuals have applied to join LAFD and spent 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday immersed in a pre-academy to better understand what they will be getting themselves Read More
Cone Zone: Week of June 9
N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive is closed through June 13 between the Mari-Mac Shopping Center and DP Road while storm drain improvements are uunderway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction Update: Week of June 9
For more information about the projects listed below, email 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 Drive Storm Drain Improvements:
Through June 13, N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive will be closed between the Read More
Update on Sound Wall Between Tewa Loop & Airport Road
Rendering of the sound wall that will be constructed between Tewa Loop and Airport Road beginning June 23. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Update as of June 6:
Council awarded the bid for construction of sound wall between Tewa Loop and Airport Road to H.O. Construction at its May 27 Council meeting. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, June 23.
The Council approved budget for this project is $760,500 and includes design and construction costs.
Starting Wednesday, June 11, the rose bushes growing in the sound wall construction site will be transplanted to the area just Read More
Cool Jazz on a Warm Night at Ashley Pond
Sax great Greg Abate was joined for the concert by three New Mexico jazz musicians: John Rangel on keyboard, drummer Pete Amahl and on bass, Andy Zadrozny. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The concert crowd grooves to Greg Abate. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Greg Abate, the Prince of Beebop, blows while drummer Pete Amahl and keyboardist John Rangel back him up. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Concertgoers purchase treats from a vendor. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Keyboardist John Rangel is one of New Mexico’sPet of the Week: Thor the Dog
Thor the dog. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER NEWS:
Thor is a very friendly Husky mix who we believe is about 2.5 years old. He loves to interact with people. Thor is heartworm positive, so he will need a quiet home in which to recover. He is eager to please and would like to learn appropriate indoor manners.
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
Video Interview: Los Alamos County Clerk and Staff Recap New Streaming System for Election Results
From left, Elections Bureau Manager Gloria Maestas, Senior Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, County Clerk Sharon Stover and Deputy Clerk Jocelyn Warner discuss their new election streaming system implemented for the first time during Tuesday’s Primary Election. PrintScreen image/LADPStaff Report
In an effort to enhance public access to election results as they become available after polls close, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office implemented a new system used for the first time during Tuesday’s Primary Election.
Residents who used the streaming Tuesday are
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 29 to June 4, 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.
May 29 at 8 a.m. / Police charged a 16-year-old Los Alamos girl at 2075 Trinity Dr., with aggravated DWI: Blood alcohol content of .16 or more.
May 29 at 8:07 a.m. / A 23-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of an accident with no injuries on Airport Road.
May 29 at 5:52 p.m. / A 23-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on San Ildefonso Road. The estimated Read More
Child Life Flighted Following Apparent Drowning Incident at Barranca Mesa Pool
UPDATE: A clarification just in from LAPD: the child was five years old, not eight years old.
COUNTY News:
An 8-year-old boy is currently being taken via Life Flight to the UNM Children’s hospital in Albuquerque after an apparent drowning incident at Barranca Mesa Pool in Los Alamos earlier this morning.
The child was pulled from the pool non-responsive and lifeguards began immediate rescue efforts while police and fire ambulance crews were being dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, Los Alamos Fire Department teams took over rescuscitation efforts and transported the child to Los Alamos Read More
Eight Candidates Face Off in Los Alamos County Council Race in November
Candidates and community members watch election results provided by the County Clerk’s Office Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The results of Tuesday night’s Primary Election leave a field of four Democrats facing Four Republicans in the November race for four available seats on the Los Alamos County Council.
David Izraelevitz drew the largest number of votes among the five Democrats in the race with 1,010 votes. Ed Birnbaum drew the least votes with 627, so will be dropped from the November ballot. Republican Rick Reiss Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction For Week of June 2
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction Update: Week of June 2
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 full closure of N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive between DP Road and 4th Street will be in place through June 4.
Here’s what to expect:
- All eastbound N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive traffic will be able to access Trinity businesses and side streets up to and including DP Road. N.M.
