Massive Crowd Gathers For Friday’s Summer Concert
James Carothers and the Renegade Mountain Band kick off Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
A perfect May evening brought out a large crowd at the third Summer Concert of 2014 Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Dancers two-step to the Renegade Mountain Band. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Concert master Russ Gordon helps someone find their lost car keys. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Concertgoers seated on the rock wall at Ashley Pond. Photo Going Away Party Held For Los Alamos Police Detective
From left, Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, Det. Paige Early and Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris at Early’s going away party Friday at the Police Station. Det. Early has been with the department for 6.5 years and is leaving to join her husband who recently accepted a job out of state. “In the short time I’ve been here at the department it’s become apparent that we’re losing not only a very good police officer but a very good person as well,” Sgambellone said. Morris is in charge of the LAPD Investigations Division and has worked with Early for several years. Read More
Today Marks Last Chance to Vote Early
Election Clerks Bette Bedell, left, and Jess Cullinan at the Municipal Building polling place Friday where more than 600 people have voted in the last four weeks of early voting. Today marks the final day to vote early 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the Municipal Building and the White Rock Fire State on N.M. 4. The polls will open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday June 3, in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building, at the White Rock Fire State on N.M. 4 and at Duane Smith Auditorium. The Los Alamos Daily Post will provide up to the minute results Tuesday of all the races at ladailypost.com. Photo Read More
Pet of the Week: Princess the Cat
Princess the cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Princess is a four-year-old spayed, female, with a lovely, black medium-length, fluffy coat and striking, green eyes. Her photo doesn’t do her beautiful looks justice! She is said to be a Maine Coon mix. While a largish cat, she is not a large as most Maine Coons.
She loves cuddling, and is said to be good with other cats (she lived with three other kitties), dogs, adults and kids. She is an indoor kitty, surrendered due to a family move and available after vetting.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable Read More
Assistant County Attorney Dan Gonzales Travels By Harley
After work at the Municipal Building Friday evening, Los Alamos Assistant County Attorney Dan Gonzales hops on his Harley Davidson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith checks out Assistant County Attorney Dan Gonzales’ Harley after work Friday in the Municipal Building parking lot. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Assistant Attorney Dan Gonzales sports all the necessary safety gear as he prepares to head out for parts unknown. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County’s Sheryl Nichols Ends 24 Years in Clerk’s Office
Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols joined by her colleagues as she leaves her job for the last time Friday after serving for 24 years, outside the Municipal Building from left, Nichols, County Clerk Sharon Stover, Bureau of Elections Manager Gloria Maestas and Senior Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 22 to May 28, 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 22 at 7:30 a.m. / A 61-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her vehicle parked on Pajarito Road. The estimated loss is unknown.
May 22 at 9:12 p.m. / A 35-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged his property on Joya Loop. The estimated damage is less than $1,000.
May 22 at 6 a.m. / Police arrested Jacki Archuleta, 25, of Espanola in Rio Arriba County on an outstanding Read More
Share Summer Fun at Library with Fizz-Boom-READ
Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
Where can children and teens go to see the circus, sing-along to Frozen, Skype with authors to discuss books, visit Camp Half-Blood, experience hands-on science and art activities, and have fun all summer long? At Los Alamos County Library System’s summer reading program Fizz-Boom-READ!
Fizz-Boom-READ, two months of programs for all ages at Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library, launches at 6 p.m. Monday, June 2 with a return visit of the Clan Tynker circus troop. Clan Tynker’s show is full of thrills and wonders and will be held outside in front of Read More
Annual Los Alamos Police ‘Special Olympics Torch Run’ Underway to Jemez Springs
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, middle row second from right, and a group of his police officers gather with Special Olympic athletes Shaylene Stephens and Sam Zimmerly, front row, at the station this morning to begin their annual Special Olympics Torch Run. Runners will carry the torch in relays all the way to Jemez Springs. Funds raised from their efforts will benefit the Special Olympics. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Special Olympics athlete Sam Zimmerly runs with the torch. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Special Olympic athletes Shaylene Stephens and Read More
Ground Officially Broken on White Rock Library and Youth Activity Center
Current and former County Councilors, County Administrator Harry Burgess, LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt, Chair Denny Erickson of the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee, Ellen Ben-Naim of the Los Alamos County Library Board and Manager Dan Saxton of Metzger’s broke ground this afternoon on the White Rock Library and Youth Activity Center Project at the Corner of Sherwood Boulevard and N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Chair Geoff Rodgers addresses the crowd at today’s groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
June 3 Primary Election Polling Places Set
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced this morning that the County has received approval to move one of three voting convenience center locations that will be used for Tuesday’s primary election.
Three voting centers will be open on Tuesday:
- Municipal Building (Room 110);
- White Rock Fire Station #3; and
- Duane W. Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School.
The auditorium is the change in location – voting was originally set to occur at the new Golf Course Community Building; however, its delayed opening prompted the Clerk to request the change from the State of New Mexico Read More
Duane Smith Auditorium to Replace Golf Course as 3rd Polling Place for Primary Election June 3
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, left, with Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols briefs Council this evening on the fact that the required state certification to use the Los Alamos Golf Course as a polling place for the June 3 Primary Election has not been received so she contacted Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Gene Schmidt who has made Duane Smith Auditorium available as a replacement polling site. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Superintendent Commends Partnership With County
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools addressed the Council this evening in Council Chambers commending the County and emphasizing the importance of its partnership with the schools including the Teen Center and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Honors Retiring Chief Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers presents, on behalf of the Council, a Nambé plaque to Chief Deputy County Clerk Sheryl Nichols who is retiring from the County where she has worked since 1991. County Clerk Sharon Stover lured Nichols to this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers under false pretenses in order to ensure her presence for her surprise recognition, Nambé plaque and a chocolate cake. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Nature Center Work Well Underway
The view from the office trailer toward the future building site of the new Nature Center on Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
A filtering device called the ‘Grizzly’ is used to separate the asphalt, concrete and other debris from the soil. Courtesy/PEEC
A rendering of what the nature center exhibits are expected to look like. Courtesy/PEECThe groundbreaking ceremony for the new Los Alamos County Nature Center, a public-private partnership between Los Alamos County and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), was held April 22. Shortly thereafter, Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction For Week of May 26
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction Update: Week of May 26
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.
NM502 / Trinity Storm Drain Improvements:
The full closure of NM502 / Trinity Drive between DP Road and 4th Street will be in place through June 6. Here’s what to expect:
- All eastbound NM502 / Trinity Drive traffic will be able to access Trinity businesses and side streets up to and including DP Road. NM502 / Trinity
Tagline Survey: Majority Against ‘Live Exponentially’
Staff Report
After receiving a significant number of Letters to the Editor expressing opposition to the new tagline adopted for the town – “Los Alamos County…Live Exponentially” – the Los Alamos Daily Post launched a survey to provide readers an opportunity to vote yes or no for the tagline, submit comments and offer their own suggestions.
The survey ran May 8-15, drew 522 voters and many offered comments or suggestions as well. Quite a few voters expressed a desire to keep the tagline “Where Discoveries Are Made.”
Los Alamos Daily Post Survey Results: Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 15 to May 21, 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 15 at 3:18 p.m. / A 31-year-old Santa Clara Pueblo man reported that he was battered on Canyon Road by a household member.
May 15 at 4:44 p.m. / Police arrested Lilliana Martinez, 27, of Chimayo at 3301 Canyon Road and charged her with battery on a household member. She was issued a summons to appear in court. Police photo unavailable.
May 15 at 7:03 p.m. / Police responded to the unattended death Read More
Los Alamos Police Report Some 24 Burglaries From Autos During Last Three Days
POLICE News:
Over the last three days, approximately 24 Los Alamos residents report being victims of automobile burglary, according to the Los Alamos Police Department.
In all cases, the suspect(s) entered unlocked vehicles, rummaged through the contents and in most cases, took items from the vehicle.
The Los Alamos Police Department stated in a news release today that it cannot express enough the importance of people removing all items and locking their vehicles.
LAPD is asking for the community’s assistance in being vigilant and aware of any suspicious activity. During Read More
N.M. 502 / Trinity Storm Drain Work Underway
N.M. 502 / Trinity Storm Drain Work Improvements work is underway and expected to continue through June 6. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Road Work News:
Work is underway this week on the N.M. 502 / Trinity Storm Drain Work Improvements project including a full closure of N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive between DP Road and 4th Street. This work will continue through June 6.
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
