Fuller Lodge Work and Some Closures Continue in September
COUNTY News:
As a reminder, the main portion of Fuller Lodge continues to be closed to the general public until Sept. 30 to allow for extensive work to occur in, under and above the Pajarito Room.
The Fuller Lodge office in the lobby of the Lodge, North Wing (Historical Society, Arts Council) and South Wing (Art Center and classes) and the 1st floor of the West Wing remain open. Each of the wings have work on-going throughout this timeframe and may result in some areas being temporarily closed for part of a day or an entire day.
Entry is allowed into the main lobby of Fuller Lodge and the North Wing Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Calls for Next Big Idea Exhibitors
Scene last year’s Next Big Idea event. Courtesy photo
MAINSTREET News:
Los Alamos MainStreet announced that a call for exhibitors is open for the 2013 Next Big Idea Festival. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14.
Organizations, groups and individuals with interactive exhibits or presentations that are related to science, technology, engineering and math are encouraged to participate in this annual event. The deadline for exhibitor entries is Sept. 4.
The Next Big Idea Festival – A Festival of Discovery, Invention and Innovation is the signature event of Los Alamos and showcases Read More
No Trash or Recycling Pick Up Sept. 2
COUNTY News:
In observation of Labor Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection Monday, Sept. 2.
If Monday is your normal pickup day, put your trash and recycling out by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 for collection.
If you have any questions, contact the Environmental Services Division at 505-662-8163. Read More
Photos Sought for 2014 Shelter Alumni Calendar
Remy arrived at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter as a stray in late fall of 2012. Photo by Don Taylor
FOS News:
Get those cameras ready, polish those smiles, and say Cheese! (or Tuna! or Kibble!) Friends of the Shelter is accepting photo entries for the 2014 Shelter Alumni Calendar through Sept. 6. We need your help because without your photos and stories, there can be no FOS calendar.
Pet owners who have adopted an animal from any shelter or any abandoned or homeless animal are invited to send a photo and a brief story about their pet. You do not have to live in Los Alamos nor have adopted or rescued Read More
Ashley Pond Park Improvements Move Right Along
Progress continued today on the Ashley Pond Park renovation project. The project includes improvements to the pond structure that will improve ADA accessibility, enhance water quality and resolve storm water drainage issues, plus construction of new sidewalks and bulkheads around the pond, new landscaping and water features, and a new concert stage with a removable cover at the southeast corner of the pond with an electrical infrastructure to support lighting and a sound system for events. Photo by Katy Korkos
The concert stage begins to take shape. Photo by Katy Korkos
The projct is slated Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 15–Aug. 19, 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.
Aug. 15 at 8:09 a.m. / A Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Canyon Road. The estimated loss is less than $250.
Aug. 16 at 5:58 p.m. / A 94-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone took his vehicle without permission on Monte Rey Drive North. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
GALEN MARTINEZ
Aug. 16 at 11:07 p.m. / Police arrested Galen Martinez, 47, of Santa Fe on North Read More
Cone Zone: Week of Aug. 26
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.
Reminder: There have been a number of lightning strikes causing traffic signal outages in our region. If you approach a traffic signal with none of the signal lights working, you are required to STOP as if it was a 4-way or all-way STOP controlled intersection. Be extremely cautious when approaching and maneuvering through Read More
Crowd Boogies to Bluegrass at the Pond Friday
Claire Lynch sings a soulful tune during Friday night’s County’s Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
All together now: The Claire Lynch Band harmonizes on stage at Ashley Pond Park Friday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Ashley Pond Park filled with people who turned out the hear the Claire Lynch Band Friday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comPet of the Week: Sheila the Dog
Sheila the dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Sheila is a friendly two-year-old tan female who is housebroken, crate trained, has some obedience training, and loves to play and go for hikes.
She behaves very nicely on a leash and in a car. Sheila wants adult companionship, because children frighten her. She also needs a good fence for those times alone, so she doesn’t exercise her climbing, excavation or agility jumping skills.
For a personalized introduction to this sweet dog, call her sponsor at (505) 231-1744.
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has Read More
Changing Light Bulbs Tall Order at Aquatic Center
It may not take a rocket scientist to change a light bulb at the Aquatic Center, but it does take some very special equipment. Photo by Mark Hartman Read More
Swing to Claire Lynch Band Friday
The Claire Lynch Band. Courtesy photoBy RUSS GORDON
This Friday, the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series is thrilled to present the Claire Lynch Band. The show is part of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The show begins at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond.
The show is free of charge and it will be incredible. Claire Lynch is a singer/songwriter and was a rare woman’s voice in the bluegrass field when she first led the Front Porch String Band in the 1970s. The Band was very successful, but stopped touring in 1981.
Claire became an in-demand session vocalist backing people like Dolly Parton on her Read More
Co+op Board Adopts Canyon Rim Trail
The Los Alamos Co+op Market Board of Directors and Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin recently dedicating the new trail sign celebrating the Board’s adoption of the Canyon Rim Trail directly across from the Co+op Market. From left, Cecile Hemez, Karen Kendall, Melinda Fuller, Ed Santiago, Gale Zander-Barlow, Nancy Savoia, Tracy McFarland, Craig Martin and newly appointed Co+op Board Member David Fellenz. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Co+op Market General Manager Steve Watts installs the trail adoption sign on the Canyon Rim Trail prior to the dedication ceremony. Read More
Council Hears Comment on San Juan/Chama Water System, Gas Rates and White Rock Water Wells
No action was taken at Tuesday’s County Council work session at the White Rock Fire Station on N.M. 4. The meeting drew a large audience because it focused on discussion of the potential use and disposition of the San Juan/Chama water system as well as gas rates. Members of the public also were given the opportunity to comment on the proposed water well project in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Board of Utilities Chair David Powell briefs Council during Tuesday’s work session. Once a year, each board and commission chair is asked to make a presentation to Council Read More
Letter to the Editor: Comments About White Rock Water Wells
Comments About White Rock Water WellsWater is by far the most valuable resource in the West. I hope that everyone understands that, when the term San Juan-Chama is used, it does not mean that the water in question has ever been in the San Juan or Chama or Rio Grande rivers.
Water trading has a long history. If I have rights to a certain amount of water in the Rio Grande, and you have rights to a certain amount of water, I can take mine higher up, so long as I let your amount of water come down to you. The whole object of the proposed wells is to take our water out just before it gets into the Rio Grande. Read More
Aquatics Center Pool Maintenance Progresses
The pool at the Larry Walkup R. Walkup Aquatic Center is draining for annual maintence and will reopen at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. For additional information, call the Aquatic Center at 662-8170. Photo by Denise McCoy
Relamping was completed Monday night. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The pump has been removed and is scheduled to be replaced this week. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Main pumps for the pool. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Lightning Knocks Out Power to Hundreds of Los Alamos Homes
DPU News:
Lightning damaged two electric overhead wires at the intersection of Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive late Tuesday afternoon.
Approximately 700 Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ customers lost power when the two wires blew.
Boundaries of the outage included the ski hill, Western Area, Denver Steels and neighborhoods around Los Alamos High School. Additionally, several small sporadic outages due to Tuesday’s storm also were reported on Chamisa, Andanada, Barranca and Urban streets.
DPU’s electric linemen responded, made repairs, and restored Read More
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Christine Chandler Sworn Into Office
First District Court Judge Sylvia LaMar administers the oath of office to Probate Judge Christine Chandler with her husband George Chandler holding her new robe Monday afternoon in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Probate Judge Christine Chandler is applauded by First District Court Judge Sylvia LaMar and husband George Chandler along with a roomful of County officials, community members and friends who attended Monday’s ceeremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Probate Judge Christine Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 7–Aug. 13, 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.
Aug. 7 at 2:20 p.m. / Police charged a 17-year-old Los Alamos girl at 535 Central Ave., with forgery. She was referred to the juvenile probation officer and released to her parents.
Aug. 8 at 7:04 a.m. / A 66-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone damaged her property on Lejano Drive. The estimated damage is less than $1,000.
Aug. 9 at 2:32 a.m. / A 17-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that Read More
Swearing In Ceremony Today at Municipal Building for New Probate Judge
Christine Chandler
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the official “swearing in” ceremony for newly-appointed Los Alamos Probate Judge Christine Chandler at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 in Council Chambers at the new Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
First District Court Judge Sylvia LaMar will administer the oath of office. The County Clerk’s office will provide light refreshments after the ceremony.
“We are pleased to have the Probate Judge position appointed by Council, and we look forward to working with Christine Chandler,” County Clerk Read More
Triathlon Results Are In
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
Chip Cooper is the overall winner of Saturday’s 39th annual 2013 Los Alamos Triathlon. Cooper completed the event in 1:01:11. Clay Mosley came in a close second at 1:02:32.
The Los Alamos Triathlon is a tough, hilly course with a unique format consisting of mass bike starts in waves with the swim in the middle. The event consists of a 20k bike race, a 400 meter pool swim and a 5k run.
See full results here.
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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