Eastern Area Sound Wall Public Meeting Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The County is holding a 90 percent design public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the airport terminal building for Eastern Area Sound Wall. Once the design is complete, the project will be advertised for bids with completion anticipated in November.
Project Description:
Design and construction of a sound wall along the north side of N.M. 502 south of East Drive, between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Budget: $655,000.
Review the Noise Analysis Neighborhood Meeting Summary from the June 11 public meeting. This document addresses most of the concerns and questions Read More
Electric Pole Safety Inspections Underway
DPU News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting its scheduled electric pole safety audit with the help of contractor, Osmose, Inc.
“The good condition of each electric pole in the local distribution network is essential to improving reliability and preventing failures,” said Deputy Utilities Manager for Electric Distribution Rafael del La Torre.
The DPU’s contractor, Osmose, Inc., can be seen beginning the week of Sept. 23 in the Barranca Mesa neighborhood of Los Alamos. Inspection work will continue for the next six weeks or so as the team works their way through Read More
Volunteer Trail Repair in Water Canyon 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Volunteers are needed to help repair trail damage from last week’s storms in Water Canyon on the Santa Fe National Forest.
White Rock Visitor Center Earns Special Recognition From AIA New Mexico
White Rock Visitor Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
AIA News:
AIA New Mexico Recognizes 2013 Achievements in Architecture
The White Rock Visitor Center, earned Special Recognition from AIA New Mexico (American Institute of Architects) during a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 14 in Las Cruces.
During the event, AIA New Mexico recognized its 2013 architectural design and honor awards recipients at its biennial state convention at the Las Cruces Convention Center. AIA members and other design and construction industry professionals from New Mexico attended Read More
Einstein Dipped in Dunk Tank
Seen here preparing to be dipped in the dunk tank, Albert Einstein (AKA Chamber Manager Katy Korkos), was spotted making the rounds at Saturday’s Next Big Idea Festival in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Einstein spent time palling around with the Beave from this year’s major event sponsor Beaver Toyota. Courtesy photo
Not one to dilly dally when there’s work to be done, Einstein pitched in and assisted Carolyn Mangeng and, not pictured Heather McClenahan and Kelly Stewart, at the event information booth during Saturday’s Next Big Idea Festival. Einstein commended Read More
Cone Zone: Week of Sept. 16
Non-County Projects of Significance:
Still Time to Vote for UNM-LA Mil Levy
Los Alamos County Election Manager Gloria Maestas, left, with Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover Thursday in the room where ballots for the UNM-LA Mil Levy election are stored. They said turnout so far has been on the low side at 4,500 ballots returned through late afternoon Thursday. Local mail in elections typically draw about 6,000 ballots. Registered voters still have 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast their ballot at the County Clerk’s Office. All ballots must be physically inside the County Clerk’s Office by 7 p.m. Tuesday. Photo by Carol A. Cark/ladailypost.com Read More
Pet of the Week: Shaaze the Cat
Shaaze the cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Shaaze is a beautiful, long-haired female Maine Coon cross ready for a home where she can cuddle with the family.
She loves cuddling so much that when a volunteer was at the shelter Thursday evening, Shaaze walked from the top of one of the kennels right onto the shelter volunteer’s shoulders and refused to be put down the rest of the time the volunteer was there.
She is reported to be only six months old, but she is a very mellow cat, with just a bit of kitten spunk in there. She would love to find a home with her buddy Paloma (who is also at the shelter), but she Read More
Video Exclusive: Police Chief Candidates Share Policing Philosophies
Los Alamos Police Chief candidates at a public reception in Council Chambers Thursday answer the question, "What is your policing philosophy?" Candidates answered in this order: Dino Sgambellone, Philip Smith, Donnie Perry, Roy Melnick and Bill Press. Video by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
The five candidates vying for the Los Alamos chief of police vacancy from left, Bill Press, Philip Smith, Roy Melnick, Donnie Perry and Dino Sgambellone in Council Chambers during Thursday's public reception. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Roy Melnick, left, talks Read More
Storm Conditions Update For Los Alamos County-5 p.m.
COUNTY News:
The National Weather Service has extended the FLASH FLOOD WATCH through Saturday evening, Sept. 14.
Remember the following tips in flood risk areas:
• Just because it isn’t raining where you are doesn’t mean you aren’t in danger. If you are below the storm in any way, floodwater and debris could be upon you within minutes.
• Keep pets and children out of canyons and arroyos during and after a storm – warn children of the dangers of playing in or near canyon streams and arroyos when it storms.
• Never walk or drive through floodwaters of any depth – you don’t Read More
Latest Storm Conditions For Los Alamos County–2:25 p.m.
COUNTY News:
West Road in Los Alamos is CLOSED. All other roads in Los Alamos County are open. Los Alamos County crews will continue to deal with all flooding and road issues by priority. NMDOT also has crews on site to clear any rock fall on Main Hill Road. Please be patient as we work through the issues and avoid travel if possible.
N.M. 502 – .25 miles from Totavi is open in both directions.
NMDOT is reporting (11:34 a.m.) N.M. 4 northbound and southbound from mile marker 5 to mile marker 46 to have flooding and debris. (N.M. 4, mile marker 5-46 from north of San Ysidro to the Los Alamos County Line.) Read More
Storm Conditions Update For Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Many residents have been calling 311 and the Los Alamos Police Department regarding flooding in their homes.
For sandbags and/or assistance review the following:
• IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY: Call 911 and LAPD will dispatch the Los Alamos Fire Department to help mitigate the situation.
• IF IT IS ONLY PRECAUTIONARY: Los Alamos County is providing sand bags for residents at the Pajarito Cliffs Site, 101 Camino Entrada, just inside the gate at the Sand Barn. Signs are posted to help direct people to the location. Direct questions to 662-8113.
Most roads have significant amounts of Read More
Wet Conditions Close Los Alamos Golf Course
Los Alamos Golf Course has closed today due to heavy rain accumulation. Many of the tees, greens and fairways are saturated and water is ponding throughout the course. Contact LAGC Saturday at 662-8139, for updated conditions. Courtesy photo Read More
Schools, LANL, County Remain Open Today
Staff Report
Los Alamos Public Schools, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos County remain open today.
Assistant Superintendent Gerry Washburn told the Los Alamos Daily Post a few moments ago that the schools coordinate their closures with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“We have not heard from the Lab so unless something changes, our schools will remain open today,” Washburn said.
LANL’s Communications Office told the Los Alamos Daily Post that it has not received notice that the Lab intends to close early today. The County also said this morning that there Read More
Suicide Awareness Programs on JJAB Agenda
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Building One, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
There will be a brief report on the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week programs.
The public is welcome to attend. Read More
County Council to Attend Sept. 19 Farmers Market
COUNTY News:
Because rain is expected to continue through Thursday, members of the Los Alamos County Council are rescheduling their planned visit to chat with citizens at the Farmers Market to next week at 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. Read More
White Rock Visitors Center Wins Design Contest
White Rock Visitors Center. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
The White Rock Visitors Center designed by Mullen Heller Architecture has won the HardieDesign Contest in the Modern Category.
The facility is a prime example of the benefits of James Hardie products engineered for climate.
In a region known for wildfires and monsoons, Mullen Heller designed the White Rock Visitor Center to stand up to dry temperatures and wet climates while maintaining a modern lodge appeal using a combination of HardiePlank and HardieTrim products.
Council Approves Changes to Personnel Rules & Regs. 100-1200 Series
Los Alamos County Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel briefed Council on proposed revisions and additions to personnel rules and regulations in the 100-1200 Series. Councilor Rick Reiss is the liaison to the Personnel Board, which worked over a long period of time to identify the needed changed. Reiss attended several of the review meetings. He commented that it’s hard to second guess any of the proposed changes because not only were they reviewed by County management but also by employees and union representatives as well. He commended the process. Cassel commended Personnel Board Read More
Council Accepts DPU Charter Review Committee’s Final Report
DPU Charter Review Committee Chair Susan O’Leary briefs Council this evening on her committee’s final report on proposed changes to the current charter covering the Department of Public Utilities. She explained that the committee met steadily since March and explored, evaluated and formed recommendations to Council’s three questions: Evaluate accountability and liability issues with current Charter Article V, consider whether changes are required to the current profit arrangement between DPU and the County and recommend a process for Council to add a utility. Read More
Council Presents Three Proclamations Tonight
Los Alamos County Council declares September ‘Arts & Culture Month’ and Councilor Rick Reiss presents the proclamation to Executive Director Marlane Hamilton of the Los Alamos Arts Council, left, and Board President Tiffany Hinojosa. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council declares Saturday, Sept. 14 as ‘The Next Big Idea Day’ in Los Alamos County. Councilor David Izraelevitz presents the proclamation to Suzette Fox of Los Alamos MainStreet, LLC and Scott Randall of Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. Photo Read More
