Cone Zone: Week of July 28
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update
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 Read More
Limited Access to Fuller Lodge Begins Aug. 1
A portable construction office is installed near Fuller Lodge during the upgrades project underway. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost com
COUNTY News:
The main portion of Fuller Lodge will be closed to the general public Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 to allow for extensive work to occur in, under and above the Pajarito Room.
The North Wing (Historical Society) and South Wing (Art Center and classes) and the first floor of the West Wing will remain open.
Entry will be allowed into the main lobby of Fuller Lodge and the North Wing. The Pajarito Room and all of the second floor meeting rooms in the main Read More
Easy Event Recycling
By SARAH PIERPONTEvent Recycling
Whether you’re hosting a backyard summer barbeque or planning a big community event, recycling is an easy way to create a greener event and an opportunity to teach guests about the importance of recycling.
The average American generates 4.4 pounds of waste per day and 80 percent of this is recyclable (US EPA). In most communities, you can recycle many household items generated at special events, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, plastic bottles #1 and #2 and aluminum cans.
Reduce & Reuse First
The first Read More
Los Alamos County Council to Vote on Resolution Supporting Mil Levy Campaign
UNM-LA News:
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution during today’s Council meeting supporting the upcoming mil levy election being put before Los Alamos
County voters Sept. 17.
The money generated by the 2-mil increase will be used to fund programs at The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA). If passed, this would mean the first operational increase since the branch campus was formed in 1980.
According to the resolution, Council recognizes the importance education has played in the long-term success of the Los Alamos community and the achievements Read More
Star Gaze at Dark Night Aug. 3
PA News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The planets Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus will be visible. There will be a tour of the summer constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight. Call Steve Becker, 662-3252 for information. Read More
Tunnel Near Roundabout Gets Makeover
Community members repaint the tunnel near the Diamond Drive roundabout after 10 years. Courtesy photoLinemen Inadvertently Cut Phone Lines in Aspen School Area
DPU News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities linemen inadvertently cut an underground phone line at about 10 a.m. today near Aspen Elementary School.
DPU sopkesperson Julie Williams Hill said phone service to homes in the area remains out.
“CenturyLink has been called and they will be the ones to fix the phone line,” she said.
Williams Hill did not know when phone service would be restored to the area.
Second Candidate Submits Letter of Interest for Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy
Probate Judge candidate Sharon Marinuzzi. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A second local attorney has submitted her Letter of Interest to fill the Probate Court Judge vacancy created with the resignation of Ellen Hong in June.
In her letter addressed to County Administrator Harry Burgess and the Los Alamos County Council, Sharon Marinuzzi said her educational background and professional experience render her an excellent candidate for this position, as does her desire to serve the community where she was both raised and continues to Read More
Local Horse Show Winners Announced
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division presented the Los Alamos County Horse Show Saturday, July 20 at Brewer Arena.
Los Alamos County Horse Show 2013 Overall winners:
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9 and Under First Place, Sammy Balsamo
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Second Place, Bella Blair
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10-13 First Place, Marion Balsamo
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Second Place, Mireya Martinez
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14-18 First Place, Juliet Balsamo
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Second Place, Julia Montoya
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Adult First Place, Lisa McClellan
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Second Place, David Ramsay
For a full list of Class’s and categories, visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec. For additional information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173 or Read More
Third Splash n Dash Wednesday
TMC News:
The Triatomics’ Splash n Dash #3 will be this Wednesday night. Registration will open at 6:30 p.m. at the back of the Aquatic Center and the first swimmer pushes off at 7 p.m.
This is a free event sponsored by the Triatomics Multisports Club, LA County Parks and Rec, and Los Alamos National Bank.
There are three courses this year, a 400M swim and 5K run, a 200M swim and 3K run, and for athletes ages 6 to 12, a 100M swim and 1.3 mile run.
For more information on the Splash n Dash or the Triatomics, visit www.triatomics.org. Read More
This Week at Mesa Public Library
LIBRARY News:
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Adult Summer Reading Program: Read a book, rate a book, put your rating card in the jar at Mesa or White Rock Branch to win great prizes (or just put in your two cents!) The program ends at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26.
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Game Night: 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Upstairs Rotunda join the staff for games; bring your own or play ours. Children are welcome but not required!
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Authors Speak: At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 in the Upstairs Rotunda, Stacia Lewandowski will talk about her book and present a slide show from Light, Landscape, and the Creative Quest: Early Artists of Santa Fe. How
Road Closures on 15th Starting Tuesday and Wednesday
Trenching for utility work continues on the north end of 15th Street; expect continued lane closures with flagging operations and detours as work progresses through side street intersections. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Oakwood Loop south at 15th will be closed Tuesday to allow for the installation of an electric and communications duct bank; motorists should use Oakwood north. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Sage Street north at 15th Street will be closed starting Wednesday for the installation of a valley gutter. Motorists should use Sage Street south. Read More
Cañada del Buey Trail Work Progresses in White Rock
Workers install a curb along the Cañada del Buey Multi-Use Trail near Bonnie View Drive this afternoon. The contractor is placing concrete along the entire pathway, including near the Bonnieview and Longview intersection and along the north side of Longview to Rover Boulevard. Expect intermittent single lane closures with flagging operations during the concrete placement as the work progresses up Longview. The County asks motorists to please stay off freshly placed concrete until the barriers are removed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Paving Underway on Louise Street
Louise Street between Grand Canyon and Bryce in White Rock is being resurfaced today. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes while work is in process and to allow time for the asphalt to dry. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Deadline to Apply for Probate Judge 5 p.m., July 29
COUNTY News:
The deadline to apply for Probate Judge is 5 p.m., Monday, July 29.
Interested residents should submit a one or two-page letter of interest to the County Administrator, Suite 350, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Park Dr.
The Los Alamos County Council will interview applicants and make a selection at its Aug. 13 Council meeting at 7 p.m., in Council Chambers.
For more information, visit www.losalamosnm.us. Read More
Utilities Board Approves Gas Rate Restructure
Robert Westervelt, Deputy Utility Manager – Finance & Administration
Staff Report:
A natural gas rate restructure proposal was approved Wednesday evening by the Board of Public Utilities.
The Los Alamos County Council must now approve the proposal and is scheduled to hear details about the restructure in August. The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on the proposal before the Council takes a vote.
Deputy Utility Manager Robert Westervelt presented the restructuring proposal to the Utilities Board Wednesday. It includes a “pass-through” rate component. This component
Smith’s Marketplace Groundbreaking 2 p.m. Tuesday … Community Invited!
Exterior elevation plan. Courtesy/Smiths
Interior fixture plan. Courtesy/Smiths
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for Smith’s Marketplace at 2 p.m. Tuesday, on the Trinity Revitalization Site across the street from Mari Mac Plaza.
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the event and a quorum may be present but no council action will be taken.
Links to Plans:
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 11–July 16, 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.
July 10 at 8:18 a.m. / A 54-year-old Albuquerque man reported that he was the victim of traffic control interference on Canyon Road.
July 10 at 9:32 a.m. / A 29-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of petty larceny on 45th Street. The estimated loss is $87.50.
July 10 at 9:18 p.m. / A 43-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of false imprisonment on La Paloma Drive. Read More
Couples Gather at Friday’s Summer Concert
Jeannie Bridge dances with her friend Frank Krawczyk. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighter Cari Mace with her boyfriend Jon Shroyer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Merry McIntyre with her friend Louie Martinez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A couple snuggles against the evening breeze. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Cindy and John Hollabaugh share a dance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A couple of Paula Nelson fans. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Ron Crotzer dances with his daughter Sarah, 11. Photo by Carol Read More
The Cone Zone: Week of July 22
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, 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.
White Rock Milling and Paving Operations:
Milling is scheduled on the following streets: Mimbres north and south of Meadow, Lejano, Isleta, Hacienda, Granada, Futura, Ensenada, Delicado, Chiquita, Bandolina, Altura, Alhambra, Balboa, Sierra Vista, and Cañada Circle. The contractor will begin milling on Mimbres today, Read More
