Preparing for Rain Storms
Rain clouds loom as sun beams shower down on the Jemez Mountains Saturday as seen heading west toward Los Alamos from the Pojoaque Valley. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BAER News:
Preparing for Rain Storms
JEMEZ SPRINGS - The recent Thompson Ridge Fire that burned on the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Forest Service, and private lands, changed the watersheds within the burned area.
The wildfire increased the potential for flash flooding and mudflows that could impact several communities, homes, roads, and other infrastructures adjacent to and downstream from the burned Read More
Ashley Pond Excavation Set For Wednesday
The water in Ashley Pond was nearly drained by late Monday afternoon in preparation for a remodeling project. The pond will be restocked with sunfish, catfish, bass and trout once the projct is completed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s contractor, RMCI, has completed mobilization and it is anticipated that they will begin excavation of the pond Wednesday, June 19.
Last week, all remaining ducks were gathered and transported to facilities at the County’s Pajarito Cliffs Site, where they will remain until the project is completed. Care of the ducks Read More
County Horse Show Registration Open
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division presents the Los Alamos County Horse Show at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Brewer Arena.
Horse Show registration forms are available at the Aquatic Center or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec. The deadline for pre-registration is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. Return all registration forms to the Aquatic Center.
- Pre-Registration: $5 class entry per participant (by July 17)
- Late Registration: $8 class entry per participant (after July 17)
- Family Registration: $30 per family. Families are three or more participants. Participants must be immediate
Breaking News: Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy Announces His Retirement
Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy announced his retirement today.
“My doctors tell me I’m not going to fully recover from my stroke so I’ve decided it’s time for me to retire,” Torpy told the Los Alamos Daily Post moments ago. “My effective retirement date will be sometime in early fall to allow the County time to conduct a search for a new police chief.”
Chief Torpy suffered a stroke several months ago and underwent open heart surgery a few weeks ago. Read More
No Los Alamos Police Blotter Today
No Police Blotter Today
Due to staffing issues at the Los Alamos Police Department, the Los Alamos Daily Post has been unable to obtain the weekly press report from the department and as a result, will not be publishing the Los Alamos Police Blotter in today’s addition of the newspaper.
The Los Alamos Daily Post will publish the Los Alamos Police Blotter as soon as the Los Alamos Police Department returns to normal staffing and is able to furnish the information. Read More
Local Officials Participate in Smart Communities Summit in Tokyo
From left, Yasuhiro Shimizu of NEDO, Dr. Abraham Ellis of Sandia Laboratories, Dr. Sotoshi Morozumi of NEDO, Greg Fisher of Los Alamos County, John Arrowsmith of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, Shawna Cummins and Steve Cummins of the DPU and Kenichi Suzuki of NEDO. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith presenting a talk to an international crowd May 29 at the Smart Community Japan 2013 Summit held at the Tokyo Big Site. Courtesy photo
Deputy Utilities Manager Steve Cummins and Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith in front of the Tokyo Read More
Pet of the Week: Marmaduke the Brindle Pit Mix
Marmaduke the Dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER NEWS:
Marmaduke, the brindle pit mix, exhibits loads of energy.
Shelter volunteers have been working on helping Marmaduke learn how to walk on a leash. He just wants to go, go, go. One of the volunteers has been putting a doggy backpack on him, and he loves it, so he would probably be a good hiking dog.
He seems to get along better with female dogs, particularly submissive female dogs. Marmaduke just shines when he’s away from the shelter, so we know how nice he will be in a home of his own.
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date Read More
Hey Kids – Join the Tennis Fun
Courtsy/LATC
Courtsy/LATC
Tennis is the second most popular sport in the world, and for some concrete reasons.
Tennis season is primarily played in the summer and played by all ages and skill levels. Players of all ages chase the summer to compete and have fun. Secondly, the sport is challenging and with anything challenging it is highly rewarding.
Finally, tennis is life-long, you can start as many professionals and non-professionals do at age 5. This is not necessarily a time you must start and that is the beauty of Read More
Cone Zone: Week of June 17
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.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2:
RMCI continues to use a 15-passenger van to transport pedestrians through the Canyon Road construction site. The van circulates every 5 to 7 minutes while RMCI is working, typically 7 a.m. to 5-7 p.m. depending on the job activity, Monday through Saturday (RMCI Read More
Ashley Pond Duck Roundup
Parks Division Manager Dick McIntyre and Sallye Sibbitt of Duck Buddies stand near a cage filled with ducks removed Wednesday from Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost
Los Alamos County Parks Department employees have been slowly draining the water in Ashley Pond in preparation for this summer’s remodeling project.
A work crew Wednesday rounded up the handful of remaining ducks living at the pond. Some of those ducks fly short distances and evaded the crew for many hours. By the end of the day, all but a young, fast-footed mallard had been Read More
Body Found In Local Apartment Sent for Autopsy
In the afternoon of Tuesday June 4, Los Alamos Police, OMI Deputy Carlos Gonzales and personnel from DeVargas Funeral Home carry a body from the Los Cerros Apartment Complex, 3000 Trinity Dr., near downtown Los Alamos to an awaiting vehicle. The body was removed from Apartment 95 in Building 9. The cause of death is awaiting autopsy results from the OMI. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Officers wait just outside the apartment door of the deceased for a vehicle to arrive to transport the body to OMI for an autopsy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report Read More
Lightnin’ Malcolm Plays the Pond For Los Alamos Daily Post Night
Lightnin Malcom and drummer Stud. Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
Delta Blues great Lightnin’ Malcolm will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond for the second annual Los Alamos Daily Post Night at the Los Alamos County Summer Concert.
Don’t worry about the fences. In spite of construction at the Pond, the show will go on. There’s plenty of room in the grassy area on the west side of the Pond, the site of the former Municipal Building.
Delta Blues goes back to the origins of the blues. Lightnin’ Malcolm, one of the future greats, is a man who understands, respects and loves the genre. Malcolm has been Read More
‘Downtown Friday Nights’ Infuses Culture & Fun in Los Alamos This Summer
COUNTY News:
Visitors and newcomers to Los Alamos – one of the top 10 “Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013” (Smithsonian Magazine, March 2013) will get to enjoy a number of special cultural, historical and educational events with “Downtown Friday Nights,” every other Friday on June 14, June 28, July 12 and July 26.
Downtown Friday Nights is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District in coordination with local businesses and cultural organizations.
“Downtown Friday Nights are a great kick-off to programming in the Creative District – our version of an Arts and Culture District in Los Alamos,” Read More
Name Applied to New Muni Building
As the final touches are made to the new Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., a worker recently attached letters high above the entrance to the building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Is This Your Dog Trotsky?
Courtesy/LACAS Read More
Mesa Public Library Bookdrop and Driveway Reopens
The County has reopended the newly remodeled library bookdrop and driveway at Mesa Public Library in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy Photo Read More
Los Alamos County to Receive $83K in PILT Payments for Police, Fire and Schools
U.S. SENATE News:Recreation Roundup
Courtesy/LACLocation: Golf Course
Date: Saturday June 15
Time: 1 p.m.
Info: Shotgun start, all players welcome.
Get Golf Ready Red Zone Challenge
Location: Golf Course
Date: Monday–Friday, June 17–21
Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Info: Get your short game in shape with this five lesson series.
Elks Fundraiser Scramble
Location: Golf Course
Date: Friday, June 21
Time: Noon
Info: Shotgun start, all players welcome.
Parent – Child Event
Is This Your Orange Tabby Cat?
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County Modulars May Begin Moving Out Today
COUNTY News:
The modular buildings used to house County employees temporarily since 2007 will soon be removed from the Lavy Lane lot on Trinity Drive.
The move could begin today. The modulars will be moved three at a time. Moves should occur in the early morning to avoid afternoon winds. No delays on Trinity Drive are expected. Modulars will also be moved for County employees that were housed on Central Ave – next to the Justice Center – following the move on Lavy Lane. No move will occur during Farmers Market operations. No delays to Central Avenue are expected.
Once all modulars have been removed, Read More
