Alert: More Traffic Control on S. Monte Rey Today
COUNTY News:
Residents and drivers in Pajarito Acres are advised of a possible intermittent traffic control operation on S. Monte Rey Drive in Pajarito Acres in the vicinity of the filming location at 155 S. Monte Rey Dr. beginning at 3 p.m., today April 4.
The same operation was conducted Thursday, April 3 and will be managed by Los Alamos County Police Department or Traffic Division staff in accordance with the County’s Traffic Safety requirement.
Traffic will be stopped while the camera is rolling and then allowed to proceed between takes. Residents and visitors who wish to avoid Read More
Want To Be A Movie Extra in Los Alamos?
COUNTY News:
Members of the public who are interested in auditioning to be an extra in the Lifetime made-for-television movie being filmed in White Rock (working title: “Jubilee”), are encouraged to send an e-mail to the casting director at extras@whiteturtlecasting.com and include a current photo, contact phone number, height, weight and the year, make, model and color of your vehicle.
Filming in White Rock is scheduled for March 31 and April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 22, however, other portions of the film will be shot in other New Mexico locations through to the end of April.
Please submit Read More
Los Alamos County’s Kyle Zimmerman Retires
Los Alamos County Engineering Division Manager Kyle Zimmerman with his wife Joella this afternoon at his retirement party at Fuller Lodge. Zimmerman has worked at the County since July 1990. He spoke about his retirement during an interview today with the Los Alamos Daily Post. ‘Right now I’m overwhelmed. I’m excited but I’m going to really miss my group … we’re a family … I’m going to miss the laughter…’ Zimmerman’s retirement plans include a trip with his wife to Israel. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 14 To April 2, 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.
Feb. 14 at 6:02 a.m. / A 36-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of burglary on Azure Drive. The estimated loss is unknown.
March 14 at 10:12 a.m. / A 48-year-old Los Alamos woman reported being battered on Sherwood Boulevard.
DANIEL MARTINEZ
March 27 at 10:53 a.m. / Police arrested Daniel Martinez, 54, of Alcalde at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant. Read More
County To Begin Annual Weed Spraying Operation
COUNTY News:
The County of Los Alamos Traffic & Streets Division will begin spraying herbicide for weed control on local streets starting next week.
Certified applicators will be applying the herbicide along the gutter/pavement lines throughout the community, on County streets.
The products, DuPont Hyvar X-L and Monsanto Ranger Pro, will be applied during either early morning or late evenings as weather conditions permit. This work will occur on Tuesdays through Thursdays, and continue as needed into June as some areas may require more than one application.
Crews will be driving a Read More
Los Alamos Battle of the Badges May 2
Wildfire 2014 – Coming to Fuller Lodge April 19
Sparky the Fire Dog. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As wildfire season begins, residents are urged to attend an informational event called “Wildfire 2014” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in Fuller Lodge.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Fire Department, in partnership with several local agencies:
- National Park Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- Valles Caldera National Preserve
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Los Alamos County Emergency Management
- National Weather Service
- Interagency Wildfire Management Team
Other displays and information include:
- Sand table demonstration of the 2011
County Releases Order for Elected Officials’ & County Department Budget Discussions
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, April 21, the Council will hold budget hearings on the proposed FY 15/16 budget. Hearings will continue Tuesday, April 22 and then again the following Monday and Tuesday, April 28 and 29. The agenda for discussions will be:
Introduction, Overview & Budget Summary
Long Range Financial Projection
Elected Officials’ & County Department Budgets Discussion, in this order:
- County Council
- Municipal Court
- County Assessor
- County Clerk
- Probate Court
- County Sheriff
- County Attorney
- County Administrator
- Fire
- Police
- Community Services
- Community & Economic
Spring Time Splash Bouts Begin April 7
COUNTY News:
- Pool fun and adventures are kicking off at the Walkup Aquatic Center
Beginning Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11, the Aquatic Center kicks off with the Spring Fling at the pool.
The obstacle course will be up and running 1-3 p.m. each day. The Aquatic Center also offers a discount for youth 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, the Aquatic Center is launching a new program: an in-pool egg hunt. Admission is $2.50/child, and all youth – ages 16 and under – are invited to hunt for colorful eggs in the water. The limit is 150 youth, and all participants Read More
David Izraelevitz Campaign Kickoff Draws Food Donations For Hungry Students
At Tuesday’s campaign kickoff for Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz’s Council Campaign Kickoff event at Fuller Lodge, his treasurer Phil Gursky, left, Izraelevitz and his wife Terry Izraelevitz stand next to the large amount of food collected for Assets in Action’s ‘March on Hunger’ food drive from attendees at his event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz addresses the crowd at his campaign kickoff event Tuesday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comBreakfast Burrito Byway Nominations Now Open!
Los Alamos – nominate your favorite local burrito! Which will it be? Violas? Chili Works? El Parasol? Morning Glory? Fusion Cafe? Ruby K’s? Other? Pick one! Go to newmexico.org/burrito and get Los Alamos on the tourism map!
Ribbon Cutting, Rededication and Celebration of Ashley Pond Park Improvements Set For May 9
A ‘Ribbon Cutting, Rededication and Celebration of Ashley Pond Park Improvements’ is set for 4 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the park. This special event is hosted by the County Council and the Parks & Recreation Division, with special guests and performances as part of a community celebration program planned to take place at the new concert stage. The dedication plaque also will be revealed during the ceremony. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries Annual Scholarships Deadline Extended
SCHOLARSHIP News:
The deadline for applications for the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries annual scholarships has been extended to 5 p.m. Monday, April 14.
The Friends will award up to four scholarships of $2,500 again this year and also will administer the June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship.
Any senior enrolled and in good standing at Los Alamos High School, a local private high school, or an approved home study program, who plans to continue his or her education at a recognized institution by September of the year following graduation may apply.
Only LAHS graduates are eligible for the Read More
Filming for TV Movie Underway in White Rock
COUNTY News:
Today through Monday, April 7, crews are filming a portion of a Lifetime network, made-for-television movie titled “Jubilee,” starring Tony Goldwyn (from the popular ABC series, Scandal), at a private residence at 155 S. Monte Rey Dr. in Pajarito Acres.
A temporary wall has been constructed on the property near the road, which will be dismantled after filming is completed. Film trucks, trailers, cars and equipment will be staged on site at the residence, as well as on the vacant lot at the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard.
Film activity will occur at both sites between Read More
County Releases Proposed Budget For FY15-FY16
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has published its FY15 & FY16 proposed budget. Citizens may access the document from the County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us on the Office of Management and Budget webpage.
Reference copies also are available at the Mesa and White Rock public libraries, at the 311 Customer Care Center inside the Municipal Building lobby or at the Office of the County Administrator in the Municipal Building, Suite 350.
Budget hearings are set for April 21, 22, 28 and 29. All hearings will be 7 p.m. in Chambers. Until the Council adopts the budget, it is still open for discussion Read More
County’s Quarterly Spring Green Waste and Bulk Item Collection Coming Up in April!
COUNTY News:
If you live in Los Alamos, your pick up starts Monday, April 7 (Monday or Tuesday trash service) or Monday, April 14 (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday trash service).
For those living in White Rock, the start date is April 28 (Friday trash service) or May 5 (Tuesday trash service).
Items that WILL be picked up:
- brush;
- furniture;
- mattresses; and
- large appliances.
Note: All leaves and pine needles should be placed in paper yard bags to allow the County to send them to composting and not the waste stream.
Items that will NOT be picked up:
- construction material;
- lumber;
- tires;
- concrete;
- railroad
County Council to Address Charter Issues at Special Meeting April 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council has called a Special Meeting for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of the meeting is for Council to address County Charter items pertaining to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, whether or not to have a full time County Clerk, and discussion about a path forward for an Election Resolution in order to send these charter items to a vote in the November general election.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Alert: Planned Power Outage Thursday April 3
DPU News:Movie Production in Pajarito Acres March 31-April 7
COUNTY News:The Lifetime made-for-TV movie “Jubilee” will be filming in Pajarito Acres March 31 through April 7.
Los Alamos County will post announcements regarding the film production at www.losalamosnm.us under “News & Alerts.”
Film Location:
Shooting schedule:
Filming is scheduled to begin Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4th, as well
Nature Center Construction Set Up Activities Begin on Canyon Road This Week
Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is collaborating with Los Alamos County to build a nature center on Canyon Road, scheduled to be finished by Earth Day 2015.
The contractor, Klinger Construction, took possession of the construction site for the Nature Center Friday. Starting next week, residents or motorists in the area may see them mobilizing their equipment, setting up their work site trailer, taking down or setting up fences and other project set up activities.
Klinger Construction will not be performing any earth work until the 15-day period Read More
