Power Outage at North Mesa Resolved
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities officials report that power was interrupted in the Sioux Street area of North Mesa about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
DPU linemen were deployed to investigate. An underground line fault was determined to be the cause of the outage and by about 3:45 p.m., the affected residents had power restored to their homes.
“This particular line segment, up to Cheyenne, has been identified and prioritized for replacement with funds budgeted to replace the section,” said DPU’s Deputy Utilities Manager Rafael De La Torre. Read More
Community Invited to Public Art Dedication
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the dedication at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 of the new public art at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road.
A quorum of Art in Public Places board members may be present at the dedication, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Seven Workers Gather in Large Hole
How many men can you fit in one hole? These seven workers were spotted in a large hole on 15th Street Monday afternoon. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Ashley Pond Park Improvements Take Shape
The contractor for the Ashley Pond Park Improvements Projects has completed the concrete work next to the pond, filled the pond to the designated water level and has all systems in place and functional. By Oct. 18, the ADA sidewalk leading to the pond and landscaping with irrigation systems also should be completed. The contractor has until Nov. 4, to complete any repair work, punch list items, clean up, and demobilization. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
All park benches removed during the Ashley Pond Improvement Project are stored and will be reinstalled once the project is completed. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 19 to Sept. 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.
Sept. 19 at 3:04 p.m. / A 36-year-old Santa Fe woman reported that she is the victim of identity theft on Bikini Atoll Drive.
Sept. 20 at 10:15 a.m. / A 41-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone trespassed on her property on 36th Street.
Sept. 20 at 11:06 a.m. / A 50-year-old Santa Fe man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Pueblo Canyon Road. The estimated loss is less than $250.
ANGELO
Alaskan Huskies Need a Home ASAP!
Cone Zone: Week of Sept. 30
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: Work on 15th Street will primarily consist of earthwork and placement of base material. Driveway accesses to business parking areas on 15th Street have been closed in order to place valley gutters and drive pads at this intersection. This closure Read More
Pet of the Week: Sassy the Cat
SHELTER News:
Sassy is a 14-year-old spayed female cat who couldn’t be brought along when her lifetime owner moved.
Sassy is white with dilute tortie markings and blue eyes. Due to past unpleasant experiences, she now wants a home with no small children.
Saassy also is ready to retire from the company of other cats, so she can be your sole lap-warmer. She ignores dogs. For a senior lady, she is being very brave about having to come to the shelter.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets … just great at chasing away the blues as Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Hooking Up RVs at Rock Bottom Rates!
COUNTY News:
The White Rock Visitor Center is “hooking up” recreational vehicle (RV) travelers with the most economical rate in northern New Mexico of only $10 per night now through Nov. 1. The rate includes electric hook up and access to a dump station.
On Nov. 1, the daily rate will change to $20, which continues to be one of the least expensive rates compared to most RV parks whose prices typically range from $20 to $45 per day.
The White Rock Visitor Center’s 16-space RV section includes 15 foot wide by 50 foot long pull through spaces; 30/50 amp; electric hook up; and access to a dump station. The Read More
Council Briefed on Environmental Sustainability Plan
Management Analyst Tom Nagawiecki of Los Alamos County Environmental Services, center, with Deputy County Administrator Brian Bosshardt briefs Council on the County’s Environmental Sustainability Plan during Friday’s noon Council meeting at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council listens to a briefing on the County’s Environmental Sustainability Plan before adjorning at 1:30 p.m. Friday. The next Council meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Approves ICIP Submission to State
County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, and County Attorney Becky Ehler, right, listen as Budget and Grants Manager Gina Torpy, center, discusses the County’s Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan at Friday’s Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Budget and Grants Manager Gina Torpy discusses the County’s Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During Friday’s noon Council meeting at the Municipal Building, the Los Alamos Council approved submission of the County’s Read More
Sustainability Tip: Reuse Paper to Create Notepads
Weekly Sustainability Tip:
Reuse Paper to Create Notepads
Council Approves Cooperative Fire Services Agreement With NNSA
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne, left, and Fire Chief Troy Hughes brief Council on a 10-year cooperative agreement between LAFD and NNSA for fire services to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Following the briefing, Council approved the agreement and voted 7-0 to authorize County Administrator Harry Burgess to sign acceptance of the 10-year financial assistance award from NNSA for a cooperative agreement to provide fire services for the protection of LANL and Los Alamos County with a County cost share not to exceed $59.3 million for the 10-year period. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims Oct. 6-12 ‘Fire Prevention Week’
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Brian Nickerson accepts a proclamation from Councilor Fran Berting on behalf of the Council marking Oct. 6-12 as ‘Fire Prevention Week.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Brian Nickerson at the podium as Councilor Fran Berting reads the proclamation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Holds Final Noon Meeting of Year
The Los Alamos County Council is holding its final noon meeting of the year today in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Emergency Management Coordinator/Acting Police Chief Philmont Taylor briefs Council today at noon on the status of flood relief funds from the state and details of the Presidential Declaration being sought by the state. He said this is his seventh major disaster in the 14 years that he has worked for the County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members and County staff attend today’s Council meeting. Photo Read More
New Location for Library Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The location of the October meeting for the Library Board has changed.
The meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, Room 110. Read More
Bronze Art Installed at Animal Shelter
Bronze sculpture by artist Carrie Quade. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Rooftop sculpture at the Animal Shelter. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
A bronze sculpture of a puppy was installed Thursday near the entrance of the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road.
A new roof-top sculpture also was installed and both were created by artist Carrie Quade.
Nominations Now Open for Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year Award
COUNTY News:
Do you know of a local business that goes above and beyond when it comes to recycling? Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the first annual Business Recycler of the Year Award.
The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes. Nominate your own businesses, your employer, or your favorite local sustainable retailer/restaurant. Send the business name and a brief description explaining the nomination to tom.nagawiecki@lacnm.us.
“Recycling is a big step businesses can take to create a more sustainable operation, but it can take Read More
Is this your dog?
SHELTER News:
Is this your dog?
-Very fine senior gentleman
-Roaming in White Rock Sept. 26
-Safe at the Animal Shelter
-Nice guy but apprehensive about being in the shelter
-Call the shelter at 505.662.8179
Adopt Willow the Australian Kelpie Mix
