Ashley Pond Improvements Contract Award Delayed
Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
This morning (Tuesday, April 30, 2013) Los Alamos County issued the following message: “Ashley Pond Park Improvements – The consideration of award of contract has been pulled from this evening’s Council meeting agenda. As soon as a new date is available for consideration of award, an update will be posted to the webpage”
At tonight’s council meeting the County Council was scheduled to consider “Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR13-3962 with Santa Clara Construction, Read More
Los Alamos Police Collect 332 lbs. of Prescription Drugs At Take-Back Event Saturday
Ofc. Robert Girmendonk poses next to boxes and bags of collected prescription drugs. Photo by Sgt. Oliver Morris
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department conducted its bi-annual DEA prescription drug take back initiative Saturday, April 27.
LAPD conducted two location sites for the first time this year, one at Los Alamos Medical Center and the second at the public library in White Rock.
The total weight of collected drugs was 332 pounds.
“This is the most we have collected thus far and this continues to be a successful program with community support.” Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris Read More
Water Main Break on N.M. 4 at Truck Route
Water pools at the scene of a water main break on N.M. 4 near the Truck Route early this evening in White Rock. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Evening commuters to White Rock encountered a fountain of water shooting up over six feet into the air at the intersection of N.M. 4 near the Truck Route.
A Department of Public Utilities crew was on scene and preliminary reports indicate that they will be working through the night to make repairs.
The water main break flooded a portion of the roadway. Motorists in the area should exercise caution Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 18–April 24, 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.
April 18 at 10:45 a.m. / An 18-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her vehicle parked in the 100 block of Verde Ridge. The estimated loss is unknown.
April 19 at 11 a.m. / A 33-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of larceny in the 3000 block of Ridgeway Drive. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
GAVIN CATA
April 19 at 7:54 p.m. / Police arrested Gavin Cata, Read More
Los Alamos Coop Market Adopts Trail
The Los Alamos Coop Market adopted a section of the Pueblo Canyon Trail including the bridge. From left, Tim Morrison, Shawn West, Matt Dreier, Cody Ulibarri, Whitney Dreier, Brit Foster and Cooper Holder install the trail adoption sign. Courtesy photo
Employees of the Los Alamos Coop Market spent Clean Up Los Alamos Day removing a massive amount of trash and debris from their newly adopted section of the Pueblo Canyon Trail. From left, Cody Ulibarri, Brit Foster, Matt Dreier, Shawn West, Whitney Dreier, Tim Morrison and Cooper Holder. Open Space Specialist Craig Martin said, “Great Read More
DPU Charter Review Committee Meets May 6
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee’s next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 in the Training Room of the Community Building.
The Committee meets every other Monday to continue their review of the Utilities’ section of the County’s charter.
Their report to Council is due in September. Agendas and minutes are posted at www.losalamosnm.us under the Charter Review Committee link on the Projects page.
Councilors to Host Booth at Farmers Market May 2
Onions and radishes from Rodriguez S&J Farms for sale at last year’s Los Alamos Farmers’ Market. The market is downtown in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Several of the Los Alamos County Councilors will host a booth at the Farmer’s Market when it opens for the season Thursday.
They will be visiting with citizens 9-11 a.m. about current projects, issues and other topics.
The market is located downtown, in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park.
Canyon Road Project Underway
Week one of the Canyon Road project. Photo by Leland Lehman
Photo by Leland Lehman
Photo by Leland Lehman
LAYL Wild Day Underway!
Los Alamos Youth Leadership (LAYL) Wild Day is happening now in downtown Los Alamos with arts, crafts, games and lunch and demonstrations including this one from members of the Los Alamos Police Department Bomb Squad … participants say, ‘LA bomb squad is the bomb!’ Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
Pet of the Week: Otis the Cat
SHELTER News:
Otis is a friendly, young, handsome tabby who is spending time checking out his new surroundings at the shelter.
He likes toys but does not seem to be aggressive with them and would do well with adults, gentle children and gentle cats.
Otis and other adoptable pets are available at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website at www.lafos.org for information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and to learn more about the adoptable pets at https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html. Read More
Property Tax Bills Delinquent After May 10
COUNTY News:
The second-half installment of the 2012 Property Tax Bills became due Wednesday, April 10 and will be considered delinquent after Friday, May 10.
Payment must either be made in person at the 311 Customer Care Center by 5 p.m. May 10 or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The 311 Customer Care Center at 150 Central Park Square is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Payments should be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, N.M. 87544. Payments also are accepted through a property tax lockbox at Los Alamos National Read More
Boy Scout Museum Society Meets April 30
Boy Scout Troop 22 of Los Alamos completed the cavalcade at the Philmont high-adventure camp in Cimarron. Standing on top of Mount Baldy from left, Jonathan Osden, Matthew Davenport, Miles Barkley, Walter Barkley, Jack Barkley, Ben Shirey, Bridger Spearing, Alex Shirey, Robert Shirey, Brad Morley, Steven Calhoun, Devon McCleskey, Nick Greenfield and Dane Spearing. Courtesy Photo
LABSMS News:
The April meeting of the recently-formed Los Alamos Boy Scout Museum Society (LABSMS) will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the LDS Church, 1967 18th St. in Los Alamos.
The public is invited Read More
A View from the Stacks: Change in the Air!
Column by GWEN KALAVAZAOver the next few weeks, you will see some changes at Mesa Public Library as plans get underway to improve the area in front of the library.
Beginning May 1, the road in front of the library will be closed while crews make library drive into a one-way street, running from Oppenheimer Drive toward Fuller Lodge, as well as install a new, larger drive-up book drop. Improvements to sidewalks and crosswalks also are planned.
The primary reason for this project is safety-related. Site lines Read More
CONE ZONE: Week of April 29
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2
Canyon Road is closed to through traffic between 9th Street and 15th Street. Local motorists can expect daytime flagging operations in this area with minor delays. Two-way traffic will be restored in the evenings and weekends when work is not occurring.
The contractor will begin removal of sidewalk, curb, and gutter on the west side of Canyon Road, leaving the concrete intact on the east side of the road for pedestrian use.
Mesa Public Library Safety Improvements
The contractor will begin mobilization Monday, April 29. The roadway Read More
Construction to Close Connection Between Library Lots
COUNTY News:
The Mesa Public Library Safety Improvements project is gearing up to start the week of April 29.
The road between the main parking lot (near Oppenheimer Drive) and the overflow parking lot (where Farmers’ Market is held) will be closed for the next six to eight weeks. Access to the west parking lot is available from Oppenheimer Drive, and access to the overflow parking lot is available from Bathtub Row.
Two handicap parking spaces by the library will be available and can be accessed from Bathtub Row. The library will remain open during the construction and provide full service as usual, Read More
Last Day to Complete Branding Survey Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County encourages individuals who live and/or work in the County to complete the community branding survey, https:////www.surveymonkey.com/s/LosAlamosCountyNM by 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, at which time the survey will be closed.
Six DPU Linemen Hang From Pole
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities shares this photo taken a few years ago when Pajarito Cliffs was under construction. These are members of the DPU’s Electric Distribution Team who keep the lights on, and hustle out there around the community to restore power when there’s an outage. Courtesy/DPU Read More
Submit Ideas to Community Trail Plan OPEN Forum
Community Trail Plan OPEN Forum
What improvements to trails and signage should Los Alamos County make to enhance the County Trail Network?
The Parks Division seeks comments on a draft Community Trail Plan.
The plan evaluates the current conditions and layout of the network, and makes recommendations for specific projects to improve not only individual trails but also the organization of the entire network.
Share your opinion right now online!
Forward this email to encourage your contacts to join in Los Alamos County’s online Open Forum.
Do You Have a Great Idea You Want to Share?
Grandmother’s Joy by Fritz White. Courtesy photo
APPB News:
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) has developed an “Open Call for Art/Ideas” to provide Los Alamos citizens the opportunity to suggest ideas or artwork that they would like added to the public art collection.
This can include any suggestion that involves public art to beautify the community.
Artists and citizens are asked to recommend artwork, either existing or conceptual, for a specific public location in Los Alamos County. The purpose of this “Call for Art” is to gather public input for a varied and well-positioned public Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 12–April 17, 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.
JENNIE GARCIA
April 12 at 2:08 a.m. / Police arrested Jennie Garcia, 34, of Los Alamos near 35th Street and Villa Street and charged her with failure to maintain her lane and DUI.
CHARLES STERBA
April 12 at 10:45 a.m. / Police arrested Charles Sterba, 54, of Los Alamos at the Los Alamos Detention Center on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
April 12 at 2:01 p.m. Read More
