Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 3–July 8, 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 3 at 7:48 a.m. / A 39-year-old Tijeras health care worker reported that he was assaulted and battered on West Road.
July 3 at 1:08 p.m. / Police responded to a report on Gold Street of sexual exploitation of a child: possession of child pornography. The matter is under investigation.
July 3 at 3:49 p.m. / A 15-year-old Los Alamos girl was charged with shoplifting at 1735 Central Ave., Read More
Wild Weather Whips Los Alamos Friday
Friday’s torrential storm floods the floors at the PAC 8 Studio in the lower level of the Los Alamos Community Building at the corner of Central Avenue and 20th Street. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Rain began filling up the excavated bottom of Ashley Pond Friday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Friday was a wild day throughout Los Alamos County with flooded buildings, power outages and rockslides.
Lightning and thunder pounded the area. Los Alamos Fire Department reported its dispatch radios were down and switched over to an alternate system.
Is This Your Cat? … Found on Ensenada
Municipal Court Closed July 17, 18, 19
COURT News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court Clerk’s Office will be closed July 17, 18 and 19, for staff to attend training.
Payments due during this period may be mailed to Los Alamos Municipal Court, 2500 Trinity Dr, Ste. C, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or some payments may be paid online at https:////www.citepayusa.com/.
The Court Clerk’s Office will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, July 22.
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The Cone Zone: Week of July 15
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.
White Rock Paving Preservation:
Milling will start on Bryce between east of Verbena to Meadow Lane Monday, July 15 followed by milling on Louise. As work progresses next week, milling operations will move to Kayenta, then Joya Loop Meadow to Meadow, followed by the Joya Loop cul-de-sac. Flyers will be distributed to residents Read More
Hundreds Affected By Friday’s Power Outages
DPU News:
Friday’s noon lightning storm caused hundreds of Los Alamos customers around the townsite to temporarily lose power.
North Community, Quemazon, Ponderosa Estates, the ski hill, several homes in both the Fairway and Villa neighborhoods as well as Aspen School all lost power about the same time. Linemen with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities were busy restoring power to the various locations.
Estimated restoration times:
- 12:18 p.m. to North Community, Quemazon and Ponderosa Estates;
- 12:30
Fun Flies at Friday’s Summer Concert
Community members waved balloons and kids to the music of the West Africa Highlife Band at Friday’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
The music of the West Africa Highlife Band drew audience members to dance at Friday’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
West Africa Highlife Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
West African bass player. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Kids play with light sticks at the concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comEnvironmental Sustainability Board Seeks Applicants
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board is looking for applicants to fill a vacancy. The Environmental Sustainability Board provides and gathers public input on environmental sustainability issues. Applications for this board position will be accepted through July 19. Contact Tom Nagawiecki at 505-662-8383 or tom.nagawiecki@lacnm.us for more information. Courtesy/LAC
Pet of the Week: Cassidy the Dog
Cassidy the Dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Cassidy is a young spayed female fawn/white hound mix, about a year old. She is a total sweetie and a quick learner. She is good with people and other dogs. Cassidy loves to go for walks and is leash trained. She also knows “sit.”
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations. Dogs are checked for heartworm.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter’s new website at www.lafos.org for information about
Council Seeks Applicants For Probate Judge Vacancy
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking applicants to fill the unexpired term of Probate Judge Ellen Hong, who resigned June 24.
Under State law, any qualified person over the age of 18 who is a resident of Los Alamos County may serve as Probate Judge. Applicants are asked to submit a one or two-page letter indicating why they would be interested in serving as Probate Judge. The letter must be received no later than 5 p.m. Monday, July 29.
Interested applicants are asked to mail or hand-deliver their letter of interest to Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess in the new Municipal Read More
Cañada del Buey Trail Improvement Work Continues
Cañada del Buey Trail improvement work continues today in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A number of workers get busy inside a hole on Longview Drive today in White Rock as progress continues on the Cañada del Buey Trail improvements project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Work is in full swing on the Cañada del Buey Trail improvements project in White Rock, which includes includes some 2,100 feet of trail, beginning just south of N.M. 4 east of Sherwood Boulevard and ending just west of Rover Boulevard.
The project scope includes a 10-foot Read More
DWI Planning Council Meeting Moved to Aug. 1
COUNTY News:Coordinator’s Report
- a. Final Report for FY 13
- b. Status of Contracts for FY 14
- c. FY 14 Financials – Budget spreadsheet; allocations of monies by category
- d. Other Business
Chairperson’s Report
- a. Update on DWI Planning Council, discussion on meeting with Kim Gabaldon and Charlie Kalogeros-Chatton
Presentation on UNM-LA Mil Levy at JJAB Meeting
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 in Building 1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
Members of the UNM-LA Advisory Board will give a presentation, which will include financial and programmatic information in anticipation of the decision on a mil levy increase, which will be put before voters in September. Wednesday’s meeting is open to the public. Read More
Council Approves 2 Percent Raise For County Officials
Los Alamos County Council voted 6-0 to approve a 2 percent increase to the salary of County Administrator Harry Burgess, County Attorney Rebecca Ehler and Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith. Council Vice Chair Izraelevitz was absent. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers explained that the 2 percent raise is a result of the budget environment and not a reflection of how the Council feels about the three officials. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Fire Restrictions Relaxed Across Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Officials in the Los Alamos Fire Department announced this morning that the County will relax fire restrictions from Stage II to Stage I, effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.
The County has been under Stage II restrictions since June 25 due to extreme fire danger.
The relaxation of fire restrictions is based upon:
- Local weather improvement, including:
o Recent regular rainfall
o The local seven-day forecast, which reflects continued rain and cloud cover
o Rising humidity values in the weather
- Fuel
Trinity Site Land Preparation Underway
Caterpillars and front loaders are busy moving earth, clearing debris and preparing the land for the Trinity Site Project. The community is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Trinity Site Project at 2 p.m., July 23 at the project site on Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. Smith’s Market Place president and executive team will attend the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Fun and Games at Mesa Public Library Friday
LIBRARY News:
From retro games for all ages to cutting edge art, Mesa Public Library is open for fun, games and an art reception 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 12.
Join Library Manager Steven Thomas in the lobby for Wheel-of-Fortune-meets-Trivial-Pursuits. Join Kate Garduno and Assistant Library Manager Bernadine Goldman in the portal for hopscotch, hula hoops, giant Frisbee games and more. You’re never too old to play with toys!
Have you ever wondered what that mysterious outside staircase behind the decorative metal gate is all about? Find out while you do slinky races down the stairs and follow Read More
