Keep Sidewalks Clear – Summer Campaign!
COUNTY News:
In 2002, the County instituted a sidewalk obstruction removal program to clear sidewalks adjacent to homes and businesses of overgrown vegetation.
Clearing crews hired by the County removed overgrown vegetation along sidewalks in Los Alamos and White Rock, leaving clear pathways for pedestrian use.
The program proved a success because:
- The County sidewalks were reclaimed for their intended use;
- It enhanced the appearance of our community‘
- It was a positive response to a problem brought forth by citizens, groups and a County board; and
- Through public information, citizens
County Recreation Division Joins Great American Backyard Campout
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Recreation Division will join thousands of families across the nation, gathering in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities, and parks June 22 to enjoy a night of camping for the Ninth Annual Great American Backyard Campout, organized by the National Wildlife Federation.
Join Smokey Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog, and Bert the Squirrel for camping games, songs, prizes and star gazing at Overlook Park June 22. A limited number of four person and six person tents are available for families who do not have tents and would like to join in the fun. This is a dog friendly Read More
JJAB Meets June 26
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
Note the date change. This is one week later than the typical schedule.
The public is welcome to attend. Read More
UNM-LA Files Resolution For Special Election
UNM-LA Executive Director Dr. Cedric Page, center, and UNM-LA Advisory Board Chair Dr. Stephen Boerigter filed a resolution with Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover this morning to officially record the special election for the college that will be held Sept. 17 in Los Alamos County. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
UNM-LA Executive Director Dr. Cedric Page and UNM-LA Advisory Board Chair Dr. Stephen Boerigter filed an election resolution this morning at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office to officially record a special election set for Sept. 17 in Los Alamos Read More
DPU Charter Review Committee Meets Monday
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 17 in the Training Room of the Community Building.
The public is welcome to attend.
Dirty Players Wanted for High Mountain Mudfest 2013
COUNTY News:
Registration in underway for the 9th Annual High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Los Alamos County Recreation Division.
The Adult Coed Competitive Tournament starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at the North Mesa Mud Pits.
Teams must have 6-12 players, 18 and older, with at least four women per team.
The cost is $130 per team and the deadline to register 5 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173, via email at lacrec@lacnm.us or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.
County Staff Settles Into New Municipal Building
Tuesday May 21, County officials from left, Deputy County Administrator Brian Bosshardt, Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne and Council Vice Chair David Izraelevitz in the reception area of the County Administration offices at the new County Municipal Complex, 1000 Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Comunity Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall of the Department of Public Utilities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Last month’s move Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 1–June 10, 2013
Los Alamos Police Blotter
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.
JESUS ANTONIO VELAZCO
June 1/Police arrested Jesus Antonio Velazco of Los Alamos at 945 San Ildefonso Road and charged him with DUI.
JULIAN GARCIA
June 1/Police arrested Julian Garcia of Santa Fe at 1239 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant.
June 2/Police charged Scott Mccrory of Los Alamos at Guaje Pines with possession of Read More
Los Alamos Airport Adjusts Schedule to Meet Frequent Flyers Needs
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Airport (LAM) issued a revised schedule today for New Mexico Airline flights between LAM and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ.)
The new schedule affects ONLY the departure and arrival times of the flights returning from ABQ to LAM to accommodate the travel needs of maximum number of flyers who have expressed interest in using the service on a regular basis.
Weekday flights have been changed as follows:
The first flight that previously departed ABQ at 7:40 a.m. and arrived LAM at 8 a.m. (flight #7) is now flight #10, departing ABQ at 10:10 a.m. and arriving LAM at 10:30 Read More
Ashley Pond Fish Too Sick To Save
Cold Water Carp. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The County’s contractor, RMCI, will begin moving on to Ashley Pond this week after placing construction site and security fencing around the pond last week.
The project superintendent will be moving onto the site with a construction trailer this week. Residents will notice that the water level in Ashley Pond continues to drop, as the contractor works to lower and empty the pond for the renovation work to get underway. A tentative date for initial excavation is June 18.
The County previously announced that the local Duck Buddies had rounded up the ducks Read More
Art in Public Places Board Meets June 17
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 17 at Mesa Public Library.
No action will be taken. The Board will hear a presentation on the Historic Sculpture Master Plan given by Nancy Bartlit. Read More
Cone Zone: Week of June 10
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
Underground Work Continues Along 15th and Canyon
Water mains and utility conduit are installed along 15th Street and Canyon Road as work continued last week. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 
Utility vaults. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 
Vault interior. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Detective’s Attorney Calls Los Alamos County’s Lawsuit False and Defamatory
Attorney John W. DayA View From the Stacks: Volunteers Make it Happen
Column by BERNADINE GOLDMANLos Alamos County Library is very lucky to be able to draw on our diverse and talented community to reap the benefits of a very active volunteer program.
Our capable and dedicated volunteers support the library in so many ways! Here’s what our volunteers do:
- Shelve books
- Tutor students
- Clean and resurface audio and videodiscs
- Mend books
- Send books out on Interlibrary Loan
- Create indexes (we’re working on a project to index the obituaries in the Los Alamos Monitor
- Maintain library history scrapbooks
- Select
Pet of the Week: Bingley the Lap Cat
Bingley the cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER NEWS:
Bingley is a gray and tan long-haired cat with a soft coat.
She took a few days to figure out that the cat room isn’t a big scary place, and once her friend Wickham comes out for some attention, Bingley isn’t far behind.
This sweet girl would make a great companion for someone looking for a lap cat with lots of love to give.
Call (505) 377-5389 for more information about Miss Bingley.
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, Read More
Detective Makes $25 Million Demand Against Los Alamos County – Council Files Legal Action Requesting He Return to Work
Stage Set for Tonight’s Concert in Downtown Los Alamos
Concert Promoter Russ Gordon and his roadies prepared the stage Thursday for tonight’s summer concert, which starts at 7 p.m. next to the downtown Post Office at Central Avenue and Main Street. Tonight’s show features the tremendous swing, jazz, folk, country, bluegrass and rock fiddler from Austin, Texas, Warren Hood and his outstanding band. If it rains a little that’ll be great. The show will go on and we’ll celebrate. If it should rain a lot, we’ll still celebrate and hope that it’s bloody pouring in the Pecos and the Jemez. Dress appropriately becauseLetter to the Editor: Save Our Ashley Pond Fish!
By Claire Sanders As the construction on Ashley Pond has begun, we have all been told that the ducks will be safe in a temporary home until the project is complete.
A memo posted on the project website June 5, 2013 states that this has already been accomplished by Duck Buddies, even though the ducks were there this morning (Thursday) when I took my kids to feed them. The ducks are lucky to have this group dedicated to their well being.
While at the pond, I asked one of the construction workers if he knew what was happening to the fish; he told me that as far as he knew there were no plans. The pond has Read More
All Activity Will Cease For The Moment on Proposed Test Wells in White Rock Canyon!
Recent public tour of proposed test wells in White Rock Canyon. Photo by Bonnie. J Gordon/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
This morning, County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Utilities Board Vice Chair Tim Neal jointly announced that for the moment all activity will cease on the proposed test wells in White Rock Canyon to develop the County’s San Juan/Chama water rights.
This hiatus will allow Councilors time to better understand issues surrounding the San Juan/Chama water rights, determine appropriate policy steps, and provide direction to the Board of Public Utilities.
Public Read More
