Council Tables Broadband Decision Until February
Because tonight’s meeting ran past 11 p.m. and much discussion remained before a decision might be reached, the Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 to table the Community Broadband Network issue until a meeting sometime in February. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Briefed on Community Broadband Network
Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne, left, and Information Management Project Manager Estevan Gonzales discuss the community broadband Network Study with Council at this evening’s meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Receives Financial Excellence Award
County Councilor Pete Sheehey, left, presents Los Alamos County Deputy Chief Financial Officer Joe D’Anna with an award the County earned for Audit Accountability from the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) at the 2014 NMAC Legislative Conference Jan. 23 in Santa Fe. The award signifies a sustained excellence for three years; however, Los Alamos has actually been awarded sustained excellence for the last 22 years in a row. NMAC is a non-profit, nonpartisan professional association of County officials and employees working to advance the public’s vital interest in effective, Read More
Council Approves FY2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Janet Pacheco Morton of the independent public audit firm of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Joe D’Anna during this evening’s briefing to Council on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR.) The CAFR documents the County’s financial position at the end of the fiscal year and the results of its operations for that full 12-month period. The County’s CAFR for fiscal year 2013 was submitted Nov. 27, 2013 to the Office of the State Auditor where it was reviewed and approved. The audit opinion is an unqualified ‘clean’ Read More
Council Approves Teen Center Funding
Melanie Borup, a longtime participant of the Los Alamos Teen Center, speaks of her experiences at the Center and thanks the County Council for all they do to help the community. Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 to increase the total amount of the Family YMCA contract to operate the Los Alamos Teen Center July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 not to exceed $194,155. The funding will primarily go to staffing as well as equipment and maintenance needs. An amendment was added to direct County staff to look into capital needs for use at the current Teen Center, to be transferred to the new Teen Center in 2015. The Read More
Assistant County Attorney Briefs Council on Legal Aspects of Modifying Teen Center Contract
Assistant County Attorney Dan Gonzales explains to Council what is legally acceptable with regard to modifying the contract with the Family YMCA to operate the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Hears Discussion on Teen Center Compensation
Community Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan on the consideration of a request for $14,185 in increased compensation for a services agreement with The Family YMCA to Operate the Teen Center. County Administrator Harry Burgess told Council that the money would come from the County’s general fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members attending this evening’s Council meeting include youth interested in the Teen Center funding issue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Approves Rezoning Southeast Corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock
County Senior Planner Dan Osborn briefs Council this evening on revisions to the official zoning map of Los Alamos County by rezoning approximately 2.1 acres of land, on the southeast corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock Neighborhood 4 from P-L (Public Lands) and C-2 (Commercial) to DT-NCO (Downtown Neighborhood Center) Zone effective 30 days after publication of notice of its adoption. Council approved the rezoning measure 7-0. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Poses For Official 2014 Portrait
Los Alamos County Council poses for its official portrait for 2014 prior to this evening’s meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. From left, Councilor Rick Reiss, Councilor Pete Sheehey, Councilor Steven Girrens, Councilor David Izraelevitz, Councilor Fran Berting, Council Vice Chair Kristin Henderson and Council Chair Geoff Rodgers. County photographer Leslie Bucklin took the official photo that will be shown on the County website and in other official capacities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Administrator Responds to Potential Closure of Pajarito Mountain
Harrry Burgess
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County was contacted this past week by the Board of Directors (Los Alamos Ski Club) regarding their interest in making a change in ownership and operations due to their current financial situation. After our conversations, the Board reached a decision recommending that they transfer their assets to the County. Their recommendation will be put to a vote of their membership on Feb. 4.
Financial concerns regarding the operation of Pajarito Mountain are not new for any of us; our staff has been working with the Board of Directors and General Manager on possible Read More
Winners Announced for 2014 Los Alamos County Science and Engineering Fair
From left, David Murphy – LAHS Senior Grand Award Winner Physical Science, Esteban Abeyta and Ashvini Vaidya – Senior Grand Award Winners Life Science, Priyanka Velappan – Junior Grand Award Winner Physical Science and Tazler Smith – Junior Grand Award Winner Life Science. Courtesy/Dawn Brown
Students in 6th through 12th grade at Los Alamos Public Schools who are regional award winners and qualifiers. Courtesy/Dawn Brown
LAHS News:
Winners have emerged from Saturday’s annual Los Alamos County Science and Engineering Fair at Los Alamos High School. David Read More
Los Alamos Ski Club May Dissolve – Transition Assets to County
2013 Winter Trail Map. Courtesy/PMSAIris Street Closing Monday for 2-3 Weeks
COUNTY News:
Starting Monday, Jan. 27, expect a flagging operation on Iris Street between the east driveway to 1075 Iris St. and 9th Street. Jaynes Corporation will dig holes to locate utilities.
Following Monday’s digging effort, this section of Iris Street will be closed starting Tuesday, Jan. 28, to allow for construction of a trench drain across Iris Street at 9th Street. This work is needed to better control storm water runoff. All work should be completed within two to three weeks.
For questions, contact Project Manager Steve Huebner at the Community and Economic Development Department Read More
Pet of the Week: Bubbles the Cat
Bubbles the Cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Bubbles is a three-year-old neutered white and tabby male who tricked volunteers into thinking “he” was a “she” due to his long hair and cute pink nose.
He likes to hang out in one of the little hidey holes in the cat room, but Bubbles quickly comes out for love and attention when there are visitors around.
He is very gentle and friendly, and he loves to roll over for belly rubs. His long hair requires daily brushing, since he is prone to matting. Bubbles does well with adults, other cats, gentle dogs, and even young children, if they approach and pet him gently. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Session Examines Local Government
Leadership Los Alamos panelists from left, DPU Charter Review Committee Chair Susan O’Leary, Utilities Board Chair David Powell and DPU Manager John Arrowsmith. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Leadership Los Alamos participants listen as DPU Charter Review Committee Chair Susan O’Leary presents details on her committee’s recommendations to County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Session Co-Chairs Pat Casados (Magistrate Judge) and Chris Chandler (Probate Judge) led the Dec. 13 Leadership
Sound Wall Construction Planned for Spring
Rendering in progress of the planned sound wall along the north side of N.M. 502 south of East Road, between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Courtesy/LAC
Rendering in progress of the planned sound wall along the north side of N.M. 502 south of East Road, between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Courtesy/LAC
Shade tolerant landscaping will be planted along the sound wall. Courtesy/LAC
Staff Report
Renderings and a Landscape Plan have been generated for the planned sound wall along the north side of N.M. 502 south of East Road, between Tewa Loop and Airport Road with a budget of $655,000. The renderings and Read More
James Chrobocinski Announces Candidacy for Los Alamos County Assessor
Owner/Broker James Chrobocinski of Zia Realty Group in his downtown office today announces bid for Los Alamos County Assessor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local businessman James Chrobocinski announced his candidacy for Los Alamos County Assessor during an interview today with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Chrobocinski grew up in Los Alamos but left to live in Corpus Christi, Texas for several years. He returned two years ago and opened Zia Realty Group in downtown Los Alamos, which now has 25 agents and offices in Santa Fe and Espanola.
Marriage License Application Forms Move On Line
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced Thursday afternoon that the County Clerk’s office has expanded its public records website to offer marriage license application forms on-line, allowing couples to submit the paperwork needed prior to making a trip to the Clerk’s office to pick up the official document.
“We’re continuously looking for ways to improve our processes,” Stover said, “and we’re excited to make this move to applying electronically for the marriage license application, saving our customers time and offering better Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 16 to Jan. 22, 2013
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.
Jan. 16 at 10:53 a.m. / A 65-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on La Senda Road. The estimated loss is less than $250.
JEFFREY ASLIN
Jan. 16 at 1:25 p.m. / Police arrested Jeffrey Aslin, 45, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Jan. 16 at 2:30 p.m. / Police charged a 15-year-old Los Alamos boy on Diamond Drive with larceny. Read More
Temporary Barriers Going Up at Ashley Pond Park
COUNTY News:
If warmer weather prevails, residents may see activity around Ashley Pond as early as today to install temporary barriers to the entrances of the boardwalks that were part of the earlier Ashley Pond Park renovations. unveiled last fall.
Renovations to the pond include wetland plantings this spring, which will help delineate the boardwalk and provide a better perspective between the walkway and the pond. However, without the plantings in place at this time, it may be difficult to differentiate the edge of the boardwalks during cold weather when the pond is frozen and covered with Read More
