2014 Primary Election Voting Machines Are Now Certified and Ready For June 3
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover enters a sample ballot into one of 11 voting machines certified Wednesday afternoon at the County Clerk’s Office warehouse on the west side of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. The certification process included verifying that ballots were accepted whether fed into the machines in the front, back, top or bottom direction. The machines also were tested to ensure inappropriately filled out ballots were rejected, which was the case. Once certified, the 11 machines were sealed until the June 3 Primary Election. From left, Los Alamos Republican Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 17 To April 22, 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.
ERIC RICHARDSON
April 17 at 12:03 a.m. / Police arrested Eric Richardson, 28, of Los Alamos on San Ildefonso Road and charged him with possession of marijuana.
April 17 at 6:01 p.m. / A 70-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Canyon Glen. The estimated loss is less than $500.
April 17 at 6:58 p.m. / A 46-year-old Los Alamos woman reported a dangerous animal on Read More
Aquatic Center Hosts Dive-in Movie Friday
Viewers watch a Dive-in Movie at the Aquatic Center. Courtesy/LACAQUATIC CENTER News:
The Walkup Aquatic Center is hosting a movie party in the pool 7-9 p.m. Friday. The film is “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”
The water will be warmed up for viewers to enjoy a theater-like experience while in the pool. Popcorn, treats, beverages, and glow sticks for everybody are included in the admission fee.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Aquatic Center. The event is limited to 125 participants, so get your tickets early. Read More
Earth Day Marks Nature Center Groundbreaking
PEEC Board President Terry Foxx and Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodger welcome the crowd to Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
U.S Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, left, with Council Chair Geoff Rodgers congratulates the collaboration of the County and PEEC to bring the 14 year dream of the Nature Center to reality. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DPU To present Budgets Monday Evening
From left, incoming Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Glasco, current DPU Manager John Arrowsmith who is retiring this summer and Deputy Utility Manager of Finance and Administration Bob Westervelt listen intently to the budget hearings at Tuesday’s Council meeting. They are scheduled to be first in line Monday evening to present their department’s FY2015-FY2016 budgets to County Council. Administrative Services also is scheduled to be heard Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost Read More
Public Works Director Philo Shelton Presents FY2015-FY2016 Budgets
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Philo Shelton presented his FY2015-FY2016 budgets to County Council Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Airport Manager Peter Soderquist, left, with Public Works Director Philo Shelton. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Philo Shelton presented Council Tuesday evening with his FY2015 proposed budget of $22,614,254 and his projected FY2016 budget of $22,923,067. The Public Works Department’s FY2014 Adopted Budget is $21,924,891. Read More
Ground Is Broken On New Nature Center
During a special ceremony Tuesday, current and past county councilors, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan and officials from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, broke ground on the County’s new Nature Center on Canyon Road. PEEC will operate the new center. Read the full story and see more photos from the event later today in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members turned out for Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Registration Opens For Los Alamos County Recreation Summer Camp Programs
Los Alamos County Bear Camp activities. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Registration for the Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Division’s Summer Camp Programs will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 26.
The lobby of the Walkup Aquatic Center will be opened at midnight for parents to wait inside.
The Bear Camp program is for youth entering Kindergarten through 6th grade and Bear Camp Unplugged is back and this traveling program is geared toward older campers and designed to be in a more independent atmosphere. Both programs will be 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday June Read More
CED Director Presents FY2015-FY2016 Budgets
Community & Economic Development Director Anne Laurent presents her budgets to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher and Community & Economic Development Director Anne Laurent. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Community & Economic Development Director Director Anne Laurent presented her departmen’s FY2015-FY2016 budgets to Council this evening in Council Chambers.
The CEDD encompasses Facilities, Capital Project Management, Economic Development, Building, Planning, Read More
Community Services Director Presents Her Budgets to Council
Community Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan presents her FY2015-FY2016 budgets to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Social Services Division Manager Kim Gabaldon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Community Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan presented her budgets to Council this evening.
The Community Services Department encompasses Social Services, Cultural Services, Libraries, Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Health Care Assistance, Recreation Programs, Cemetery, Golf Course, Ice Rink and Aquatic Center. Read More
Chief Presents Police Department Budgets
Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents his FY2015-FY2016 budgets to Council this evening as Deputy County Administrator/CFO Steven Lynne looks on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presented his budgets to Council this evening. He has reduced the Police Department’s FY2015 proposed budget by 2 percent from the 2014 Adopted Budget of $7,208,239 to $7,078,355. His FY2016 projected budget is $7,314,197.
Sgambellone briefed Council on the significant changes and impacts in his department and Read More
Probate Court Judge Presents FY2015-FY2016 Budgets
Probate Court Judge Christine Chandler presents her FY2015-FY2016 budgets and laughs together with Budget and Grants Manager Gina Torpy and Deputy County Administrator/CFO Steven Lynne as she said her budget is likely the smallest in the County to which Council Chair Geoff Rodgers joked, ‘And tonight it will be cut in half.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Probate Court Judge Christine Chandler presented her FY2015-FY2016 budgets to County Council this evening in Council Chambers.
The Probate Court Adopted Budget for 2014 is $5,747 and Chandler was Read More
Which Businesses and Restaurants Do You Want In Trinity Site Development?
COUNTY News:
The firm hired to bring additional businesses to the Trinity Site development where the new Smith’s Marketplace is being built would like public feedback regarding the kinds of retail stores (services or products) and restaurants that individuals think would be a good “fit” for Los Alamos.
Visit www.losalamosnm.us and click on the “Open Forum” link to take the survey … responses must be entered before May 9. Read More
LAPD Dispatcher Ulises Nieto Graduates Academy’s Telecommunication Course
Los Alamos County Police Dispatch Supervisor Kate Stoddard, Dispatcher Ulises Nieto and Police Chief Dino Sgambellone. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is proud to announce that Dispatcher Ulises Gabriel Nieto graduated April 18 from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Telecommunication Course.
Dispatcher Nieto has been employed with the Los Alamos Police Department for one year and continues to be a great asset to the department. Nieto will be assigned to a shift and begin working in the Communications Center at the Los Alamos Police Station assisting with Read More
Chief Presents Fire Department’s Budgets
Fire Chief Troy Hughes presents his department’s proposed budgets including $27,395,633 for FY2015 and $28,380,385 for FY2016, up from the FY2014 Adopted Budget of $26,210,761. Hughes explained the increase is primarily a result of the 10-year contractual agreement his department recently received from DOE for fire services. Council commended Chief Hughes and his staff and firefighters for their service to the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Hears FY2015-FY2016 County Clerk’s Office Budgets
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover presents her department’s budget to Council. She requested a FY2015 budget of $482,773 and FY2016 of $499,990 from the FY2014 Adopted Budget of $510,057. Council will make its final approval of the budgets after hearing from each of the County departments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Administrator Presents FY2015-FY2016 Budgets
County Administrator Harry Burgess discusses his department’s budget. He is proposing a budget for FY2015 of $13,056,066 and $13,499,949 for FY2016 from his FY2014 Adopted Budget of $12,394,558. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com Read More
Council Commends County Attorney and Staff
Councilors commended County Attorney Rebecca Ehlers, here with County Administrator Harry Burgess, for the job she and her staff has done in carrying out their duties. Ehlers explained that her junior attorney has gained the necessary skills to be promoted to an assistant attorney and asked Council for approval to do so. Her office has made adjustments and cost saving measures to keep her department’s budget flat for FY2015-FY2016. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Hears County Assessors Office Budget
Deputy County Assessor Joaquin Valdez presents is department’s budget, proposing a FY2015 budget of $519,851, which is down from the FY2014 Adopted Budget of $523,440. He also presented a proposed budget for FY2016 of $537,143. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Sheriff Requests Official Vehicle Be Added to His Budget
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is asking Council for a budget increase of $26,900 of which $26,000 is for an official truck for the sheriff’s use and a $900 increase to his $5,880 annual salary. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
