Cone Zone: Week of Oct. 14
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call
662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2:
15th Street: Driveway accesses to business parking areas on 15th Street remain closed; valley gutters and drive pads have been placed. This closure will last for 15 days to allow time to place forms, concrete, and cure time for the fresh concrete. During the closure, Read More
Canopy Erected Over New Stage at Ashley Pond
The canopy over the new permanent stage at Ashley Pond was installed last week. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The Ashley Pond Improvements Project is expected to be completed in November with a dedication ceremony held in the spring. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year Nominations Close Thursday Oct. 17
COUNTY News:
Nominations close for the first annual Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year Award this Thursday, Oct. 17.
Send in your nominations today to Tom Nagawiecki at the Environmental Services Division at tom.nagawiecki@lacnm.us. Include the business name and a brief description explaining the nomination.
The award is sponsored by the Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division and the contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes. Nominate your own business, your employer, or your favorite local sustainable retailer/restaurant. Read More
Pet of the Week: Owl the Cat
Owl the cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Owl is a two-year-old female calico that is very bonded to her friend Sarabi, who just left on a trial adoption. Owl hopes she is next! She definitely enjoys playtime more than cuddle time, and she’ll be your best friend if you have a toy for her to play with.
She does well with adults, older children, and she would absolutely love a buddy to play with and keep her company. Owl has been trained to use a scratching post rather than furniture, so be sure to provide some scratching posts for her.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has Read More
Smith’s Marketplace Construction Progresses
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Construction for the future Smith’s Marketplace is underway, and with it comes preparation of the building site, which requires the infill of dirt so the store’s foundation may be laid.
Completion of the Trinity Site Revitalization Project in the vacant property on Trinity Drive, across the street from Mari Mac Plaza in Los Alamos is one of the County’s top economic goals, intended to promote economic diversity, increase jobs, and bring additional Read More
JJAB Will Discuss Teen Center
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.16 in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
Sylvan Argo will give an update on the Teen Center. The public is welcome to attend. Read More
DWI Planning Committee Meets Oct. 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos DWI Planning Committee will meet 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in a conference room at the Los Alamos Police Station.
The mmeting is opwn to the public. Read More
Why is the Water in Ashley Pond Still Murky?
File photo
COUNTY News:
Inquiring minds want to know: Why is the water in Ashley Pond still murky?
Michael Northway of Oasis Aquatic Services, who is the County’s contractor working on the ecology of the pond, offered the following response:
The pond is cloudy due to suspended clay within the water column. This happened during the heavy rains that washed the clay down into the rain water that had accumulated. The clay poses no harm to the eco-system – in fact the opposite is true. The clay is helping to purify the water. As awful as it looks right now, the water is actually very healthy. Read More
Council Tables Vote on Environmental Sustainability Plan
Tim Neal. Photo/Printscreen
Staff Report
Utilities Board Vice Chair Tim Neal advised Council this evening that the water usage portion of the Environmental Sustainabilty Plan is incorrect.
Council voted 7-0 to table the vote on the plan and directed staff to review and update the plan and bring back the modified plan to Council as soon as possible. Read More
Council Hears Further Details of Environmental Sustainability Plan
Management Analyst Tom Nagawiecki. Photo/Printscreen
Staff Report:
Management Analyst Tom Nagawiecki of Los Alamos County Environmental Services and Public Works Director Philo Shelton are presenting to Los Alamos County Council further details of the Environmental Sustainability Plan this evening in Council Chambers. Council heard part of the briefing at its last Council meeting.
The Environmental Sustainability Board has recommended that the County approve the Environmental Sustainability Plan and Council is expected to vote on the plan this evening.
Public Works Director Read More
It’s Official: Dino Sgambellone Is New Los Alamos Police Chief
New Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
COUNTY NEWS:
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess announced this evening that Dino Sgambellone has accepted his offer to be the next Police Chief of Los Alamos County.
His first day in the office will be Tuesday, Nov. 12. Sgambellone was selected from the top five finalists who traveled to Los Alamos last month to interview for the position. He is currently the Police Chief in Mansfield, Ohio.
“I am very pleased that Dino will be our next Police Chief,” Burgess said, “We look forward to welcoming him and his family to Los Alamos next month.”
Because Read More
Susan O’Leary and CRC Committee Highlight Lunch With A Leader Oct. 15
LWV News:
This month, the League of Women Voters Lunch with a Leader will feature Susan O’Leary and the Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee. The event will take place at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Mesa Public Library.
To order a lunch from the Co-op for $10, contact Karyl Ann Armbruster at 661-6605 or kaskacayman@gmail.com before Oct. 13. You do not need to purchase lunch to attend. Everyone is welcome.
The talk will center on the Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee that was created early in 2013 to evaluate the Read More
Workers Row Across Ashley Pond
Workers row across Ashley Pond Monday, assessing progress on the improvement project. Photo by Eric Fairfield Read More
Golf Course Clubhouse Construction Zone Tour Thursday
COUNTY News:
Members of the Art in Public Places Board may attend a tour of the Golf Course Clubhouse construction zone at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct 10.
No Board Action will be taken. A quorum may be present. All attendees must notify the Community Services Administrative office in advance at 662-8241. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 21 to Oct. 2, 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.
Sept. 21 at 7:19 p.m. / A 66-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was battered by a household member on Yucca Street.
IRENE QUINTANA
Sept. 26 at 9:21 a.m. / Police arrested Irene Quintana, 49, of Chamita on Trinity Drive on an outstanding District Court warrant.
ELSIE FERNANDEZ
Sept. 27 at 2:05 a.m. / Police arrested Elsie Fernandez, 34, of Ojo Caliente in Santa Fe on an outstanding Read More
Underground Work on 15th Street Completed
The underground work on 15th Street between Central Avenue and Iris Street is now complete and the trenches are covered over. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Cone Zone Update: Week of Oct. 7
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2:
15th Street: Paving operations will begin Monday. Driveway accesses to business parking areas on 15th Street are closed; valley gutters and drive pads have been placed. This closure will last for 15 days to allow time to place forms, concrete, and cure time for Read More
Sunset Hay Rides UN-CANCELLED … The Popular Event Is Back On!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division’s Sunset Hayrides are back on!
The event is moved from Friday to Saturday, Oct. 19 and is supported by the Los Alamos County Sherriff’s Posse Lodge, the Los Alamos Stable Owner’s Association, the Los Alamos Pony Club and the Los Alamos 4-H Club.
Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center for the 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. rides.
Fees: $5 / adult, 18 & over
$2 / youth, 4 – 17
$1 / child, under 4
Limit: 100 participants per hour
Contact the Recreation Division at 662-8170 for additional information. Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Oct. 4
Oppenheimer and Groves show Topper spirit. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Friday, Oct. 4
LAHS Homecoming Parade 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 downtown Los Alamos
Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 at Sullivan Field (Varsity Boys vs. Albuquerque Academy)
Los Alamos Visiting Nurses Birthday Barbeque 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 LAVN (2202 Canyon Road)
Admission is free! All donations go to the organ fund. Forty years of community caring. More information at 662-2525
Expressions in Book Art Exhibit Read More
Dino Sgambellone Offered Los Alamos Police Chief Position!
Dino P. Sgambellone
COUNTY News:
County Administrator Harry Burgess announced this morning that he has extended an offer to Dino Sgambellone to be the next Police Chief of Los Alamos County.
“We had an excellent pool of candidates,” Burgess said, “All five of the top candidates who were in Los Alamos two weeks ago for interviews were well-qualified to be the next Police Chief.”
Burgess said he intends to finalize the offer within the next few days. The next step would be Council approval of the candidate, possibly as soon as the upcoming Council meeting on Tuesday evening. Sgambellone met with Read More
