Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 20–June 26, 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.
JOHNNIE SANCHEZ
June 20 at 8:24 p.m. / Police arrested Johnnie Sanchez, 35, of Los Alamos in Central Park Square and charged him with possession of drug paraphernalia.
JAMES REAGAN
June 22 at 10:54 a.m. / Police stopped James Reagan, 48, of Los Alamos near West Road and Trinity Drive for speeding and charged him with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
June 23 Read More
The Cone Zone: Week of July 1
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.
Verde Ridge & Arroyo Lane Milling:
RMCI will mill Verde Ridge and Arroyo Lane on Monday, July 1. Work will start at approximately 8:30 a.m. and should end by 5 p.m. During this time all vehicles must be off the street in parking stalls or other off-street parking. Residential access will be maintained. Expect flagging operations; Read More
No Trash Collection Fourth of July
COUNTY News:
In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no trash or recycling collection Thursday, July 4.
If Thursday is your normal pickup day, put out your trash and recycling Wednesday, July 3 for collection. Read More
Pet of the Week: Cessna the Shepherd/Lab Mix
Cessna the dog. Courtesy photo
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations.
Kiwanis Crew Prepares for Thursday’s Fireworks Extravaganza
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos fireworks crew members assembled early this morning at Overlook Park to prepare for Thursday’s 4th of July extravaganza. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club has announced the schedule for Thursday’s 4th of July extravaganza at Overlook Park.
2 to 9 p.m. Bouncy toys – huge selection from Ton-O-Fun. Atomic City Buses begin running from Sullivan Field to the Park and around White Rock
3 to 5 p.m. The Nomads perform provided by Russ Gordon Concerts
3 to 5 p.m. LAPD and LAFD “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Read More
Audio Released of John Nichols’ Author Speak Talk
Taos author John Nichols
LIBRARY News:
Taos author John Nichols was the featured guest at an Authors Speak talk June 27 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
“It was a great event,” said Carol Meine, one of the event organizers. “He was funny, engaging, inspiring, an amazing talker, and more.”
To hear Nichols Authors Speak talk, visit https:////www.screencast.com/t/rxj52Eb6.
A video recording will be available here shortly. Read More
Fire Station Six Remodel Enters Stucco Phase
Workers apply stucco to exterior walls on the expansion project underway at Los Alamos Fire Station 6 on East Road. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The Fire Station 6 remodel project is scheduled for completion by mid July. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comSmith’s/Kroger Officially Notifies County: Trinity Site is a go!
COUNTY News:
Today, Los Alamos County received official notification from Smith’s/Kroger that the lease feasibility period has ended and that the terms of the ground lease with the County will be in full effect.
Now, Smith’s/Kroger is set to begin the initial development phase, including construction of the anchor building (Smith’s Marketplace), at least one other tenant of approximately 10,500 square feet, all parking and other site work.
Smith’s/Kroger will also begin paying the County annual rent of $120,000. For a summary of ground lease terms and Trinity Site documents, link to the Read More
Ribbon’s Cut on Los Alamos Municipal Building
Former and current County officials cut the ribbon on the new Los Alamos County Municipal Building this morning at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Councilors dedicate the new building as community members look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The new building is official and community members are invited to stop by and check it out. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters Douse White Rock Brush Fire
A small blaze broke out this afternoon in dry weeds growing near the front of the White Rock Lutheran Church on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Los Alamos Firefighters arrived within minutes and quickly extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Salutes Americans with Free 4th of July Fireworks Show & Events
COUNTY News:
In honor of Independence Day, Los Alamos is offering many free events on July 4 to celebrate our freedoms including a fireworks show, Fun Run and naturalization ceremony to welcome our newest Americans.
Families will have the liberty on whether or not to walk or run at the “Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run” on July 4. The walk/run benefits the YMCA, with entry fees for adults at $25; $10 for youth and $15 for YMCA members. T-shirts are included, door prizes will be given away, and prizes will be awarded to the person with the best 4th of July inspired costume. The “Firecracker 5K Family Fun Read More
Letter to the Editor: Be Wise on Water Wells
By RUSSELL T PACKI am sorry I was out of town when the meetings were held about the proposed new water wells in White Rock. If those who have taken the Not In My Backyard position toward those wells succeed, everyone in LA county will lose!
Some say, “We don’t need the water right now, so let’s just wait.” That is very short sighted. When you lose water rights, it is usually impossible to ever get them back!
I grew up in Southeastern Idaho in the middle of an 82-year fight over the water of the Bear River. For details, give me a phone call or see M. R. McCarthy, The Last Chance Canal Company (Signature Read More
Council Extends Proclamation on Fireworks Restrictions
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes receives a 30-day extension to a fireworks ban proclamation from Councilor Steve Girrens on behalf of the Council at Tuesday’s meeting. The ban relates to members of the public. The County has granted permission to the Kiwanis Club to hold its annual July 4 extravaganza at Overlook Park. Hughes said firefighters will not be pulled for any of the six Los Alamos fire stations for the event. Salaried fire personnel as well as volunteers will stand watch at the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark
Russian Youth Visit Los Alamos
At Tuesday’s first meeting in the new Municipal Building, Los Alamos County Councilor Fran Berting presents gifts on behalf of the Council to youth from Sarov, Russia visiting town as part of the Los Alamos Sarov Sister Cities Initiative. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Russian youth present Los Alamos County Council members with gifts during Tuesday’s meeting. The group has a full schedule of activities and events to attend before leaving for home Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Robert Thomsen, right, a longtime member of the Los Alamos Sarov Sister Read More
Singer-Songwriter Parker Millsap Plays Pond Friday
Parker Millsap. Courtesy photoBy RUSS GORDON
We had to make a change to this Friday June 28 concert. We’ll still be at Ashley Pond with a great free concert that’ll start at 7 p.m. It’s still LA Monitor Night, but our band is quite different. Playing this Friday is the incredible, Parker Millsap Band with Michael Rose featured on stand-up bass.
Millsap is a young singer-songwriter that’s most likely going to be a big star in the near future. He plays Americana-folk-rock-blues-
Los Alamos County Clerk Elected VP of NMAC
NMAC News:
CLOVIS – Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover was elected vice president of the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) June 20 at the 77th Annual Conference in Curry County.
Stover has served as the NMAC treasurer and board representative for Los Alamos County. Previously, she was a Los Alamos County Councilor and involved with economic development in her community. She was chosen as part of the new leadership by her peer elected officials to help guide the NMAC Board of Directors representing all 33 counties in New Mexico.
“New Mexico’s counties will be well represented with Commissioner Read More
LAFD: Public Safety Highest Priority At Fireworks Display
Fire Chief Troy Hughes
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes commented this morning on public safety and the upcoming fireworks display sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
The County contracts with the Kiwanis to provide the fireworks for the popular, family-friendly annual event held at Overlook Park in White Rock each Independence Day. At this point, the fireworks display is scheduled to go on as planned; however, Hughes stressed that many public safety and fire-wise considerations have been taken into account in the early planning stages.
“We worked closely Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 18–June 20, 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.
DEREK PADILLA
June 18 at 12:57 a.m. / Police arrested Derek Padilla, 22, of Santa Fe on Diamond Drive and charged him with possession of marijuana. He was issued a summons to appear in court. No photo available.
June 18 at 4:33 p.m. / A 79-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone used her credit card without her permission. The estimated loss is $540.42.
ALISSA WALLINGTON
June 19 at 5:47 p.m. Read More
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Working Group Meets Wednesday
JJAB News:
The next Suicide Awareness and Prevention Working Group meets 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building, Room 330.
Note the extended meeting time. This will allow for time for the full presentation from Dan Green, the Social Indicator Epidemiologist for the New Mexico Department of Health.
Green, along with guests from the New Mexico Public Education Department and UNM will present data from the 2011 Los Alamos County Youth Risk & Resiliency Survey. Read More
