Nature Center Public Meetings Jan. 21-22
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will hold public information meetings in Los Alamos and White Rock in January to update residents on the design of the new Los Alamos Nature Center.
The meetings will be Jan. 21 at Fuller Lodge in the Pajarito Room and Jan. 22 in White Rock Town Hall. Both meetings will run 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the same material will be presented at each meeting.
The design for the new Nature Center is underway with ground-breaking set to occur in April and estimated completion set for April 2015. The building will be located north of the Aquatic Center at the former skate park at 2600 Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 27, 2013 to Jan. 1, 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.
EDWARD EMERSON
Dec. 27 at 1:23 a.m. / Edward Emerson, 81, of Los Alamos was arrested at 39th Street and Diamond Drive and charged with DWI.
Dec. 27 at 5:24 p.m. / A 61-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was harassed on East Jemez Road.
TROY STEPHENSON
Dec. 28 at 4:45 p.m. / Police arrested Troy Stephenson, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court Read More
Last Skating Lesson Session Begins Next Week
COUNTY News:
The last session of ice skating lessons at the Los Alamos Ice Rink begin the week of Jan. 6.
Contact the Ice Rink at 505-662-4500 or visit the website at www.losalamosnm.us/rec for additional information. Read More
Transportation Board Meeting Changed to Jan. 9
COUNTY News:
The Jan. 2 Los Alamos Transportation Board Meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 in Council Chambers. Read More
Los Alamos News Highlights For 2013
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Councilors dedicate the new building as community members look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Municipal Building Dedication: Community members turned out as former and current County officials cut the ribbon on the new Los Alamos County Municipal Building June 28 at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com https://ladailypost.comcontent/ribbons-cut-los-alamos-municipal-building https://ladailypost.comcontent/community-invited-municipal-building-grand-opening-and-tours-june-28 Read More
County Seeks Public Feedback on ‘Nuisances’ and Property Maintenance Standards
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has established a new Open Forum topic asking for public feedback about Ordinance 02-238 regarding Chapter 18 of the County Code for “Nuisances” and property maintenance standards.
Public comment is open until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. The public hearing on the proposed Ordinance will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
The link to Open Forum can be found on the County’s home page at www.losalamosnm.us and contains the current language of Chapter 18, new language being proposed in the Ordinance, Read More
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes Earns Prestigious International Chief Fire Officer Designation
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO.)
The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met Dec. 3 to officially confer the designation upon Hughes. He is one of only 944 CFOs worldwide.
The CPC awards the CFO designation only after an individual successfully meets all of the organization’s stringent criteria. The process includes an assessment of the applicant’s education, experience, professional development, technical Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 19 to Dec. 25, 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.
Dec. 19 at 9:41 p.m. / A 67-year-old woman reported that someone burglarized her vehicle parked on Bathtub Row. The estimated loss is unknown.
DAWN OSBORN
Dec. 19 at 10:19 p.m. / Police arrested Dawn Osborn, 36, of Santa Fe, at 39th Street and Diamond Drive on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
ISAIAH CISNEROS
Dec. 20 at 4:18 p.m. / Police arrested Isaiah Cisneros, Read More
LAFD: Winter Fire and Holiday Home Safety Checklist
Los Alamos Boy Scout Troop 122 Creates Farolito Display Around Ashley Pond Christmas Eve
Los Alamos Boy Scouts from Troop 122 begin the process at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday of placing some 600 farolitos along the walkways around Ashley Pond to light for the annual Christmas Eve display. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County provides Troop 122 with candles, bags and sand for the annual event. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Under the leadership of Steve Mosier, Troop 122 fills bags with sand and candles Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Ducks at Ashley Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 12 to Dec. 17, 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.
Dec. 12 at 12:50 p.m. / A 13-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she is the victim of larceny on Hawk Drive. The estimated loss is less than $250.
Dec. 14 at 9:19 a.m. / Police arrested Christella Cordova, 29 of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with larceny of more than $500 and issued her a summons to appear in court.
Dec. 14 at 10:09 a.m. / An 82-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he Read More
Streetlights Off For Faralito Viewing Dec, 24
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.The streetlights will be turned off Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will be restored on Thursday, Dece.26.
The streets that will be affected are:
Barranca Mesa: Barranca Road, Los Pueblos (including side streets), San Juan, Totavi, Navajo Road
North Mesa: Camino Redonda, Camino Medio, Cumbres Patio
White Rock: Cañada Way, Cañada Circle, Balboa Dr., Barcelona Ave. Briston Place
For safety purposes, the County Read More
Winter Banners Go Up On Central Avenue
County crews place winter banners on the light poles along Central Avenue in downton Los Alamos Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Another Cat Found Roaming in Los Alamos
SHELTER News:
This big, friendly orange tabby was found roaming in Los Alamos.
The micro-chip has been traced to the owner who adopted this cat from the Santa Fe Shelter, and shelter workers are trying to reach this person.
The cat is safe at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter and ready to come home. Contact the shelter at 505.662.8179. Read More
Surrendered Puppy Seeks New Family
Bailey the 6-month-old Australian Kelpie mix was just surrendered. She loves people, kids, other dogs and especially the dog park where she plays fetch. Bailey is spayed, housebroken and has had some obedience training. All shots are up to date. While Bailey is cute and snuggly, she is still a typical puppy who will need lots of chew toys to keep her busy. To adopt Bailey, visit the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road noon to 6 p.m., M-F and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Sat-Sun, call 505.662.8179 or click here. Courtesy/FOS Read More
Los Alamos Hydrocarbon Use Essentially Unchanged
Annual Primary Energy Use in Los Alamos County, exclusive of LANL, from the report ‘Energy Use and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Los Alamos County: 2000-2012’ by Robert Gibson. Image by Robert Gibson
Annual Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Los Alamos County, exclusive of LANL, from combustion of hydrocarbon fuels. Emissions from solid waste add the equivalent of another 20,000 tons per year. Image by Robert Gibson
Downtown Power Outage Affects Business Customers
DPU News:
Power was restored within 20 minutes to most Department of Public Utilities’ customers affected by the downtown electric outage that began just after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
An underground electric line was hit during construction resulting in an outage along Trinity Drive between Levy Lane at the Century Link Building and DP Road; it also included some businesses on Nectar Street and 15th Street.
Department of Public Utilities electric line crews were able to isolate the damaged line and restore power by 1:20 p.m. to most customers. Businesses on Knecht Street remained Read More
Community Members Advocate For Teen Center
The audience at Tuesday’s County Council listens as community members speak in support of Teen Center funding. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Teen Center (The Hilltop Spot) Director Sylvan Argo and Assistant Director George Marsden addressed the Los Alamos County Council Dec. 17 to request that almost $10,000 cut from the Teen Center budget this year be restored at a minimum and that an increase of $22,500 be considered.
Argo cited these impacts on the Center that require more funding:
- A turnover of staffing and leadership
Council Awards Contract for White Rock Library to Bradbury Stamm
CED Director Anne Laurent. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostCouncil Approves Legislative Agenda
Councilors Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
