Final Touches to New Muni Building Continued Saturday
Final touches to the exterior of the new Los Alamos County Municipal Complex was underway Saturday on Central Avenue in preparation for the upcoming phased move-in by departments spread throughout the downtown area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New landscaping spruces up the areas surrounding the new Muni Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
New County Municipal Complex Move In Schedule:
April 8-26: Move County Servers, Records and Historic Archives (boxes only, not staff) then Information Management staff – Servers and boxes are Read More
Regional Coalition Meets With Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sen. Martin Heinrich
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities recently hosted a meeting in Santa Fe with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and representatives attended the Spring Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) meeting in Washington, DC.
The Regional Coalition met with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich to discuss cleanup funding for LANL and thanked him for the letter he submitted along with U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan to Secretary Steven Chu urging him to include $255 million for LANL cleanup funding in the FY 2014 budget.
Last week, Taos City Councilor Andrew Gonzales and Read More
The Cone Zone: Week of April 22
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.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2
On Monday, RMCI Inc. will begin trenching on Canyon Road between 9th Street and 15th Street. Motorists can expect flagging operations with minor delays during the day and two-way traffic in the evenings and weekends when work is not occurring.
Starting on Monday, Rim Road will be completely closed at Canyon to allow for the construction of a manhole. Read More
Local GOP Elects New Officers
Newly elected Chairman Robert Gibson of the Los Alamos County Republican Party. Courtesy photo
New GOP Officers elected Thursday include from left, Lawry Mann – 2nd Vice Chair, Marion Pack – Secretary, Norma
Tech – Treasurer, Robert Gibson – Chairman and Bill McKerley – 1st Vice Chair. Courtesy photo
GOP News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos elected its 2013-2014 officers during its County Convention held Thursday evening at UNM-LA.
Robert Gibson was elected Chairman, Bill McCurley is 1st Vice Chair, Lawry Mann was elected 2nd Vice Chair, Marion Pack Read More
Police DWI Checkpoints Underway
LAPD News:
Throughout the month of April and May, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting DWI Checkpoints.
Officers will be targeting impaired drivers on the roadways and at checkpoints in the County of Los Alamos.
Council Adopts $186,307,202 Budget For FY2014
Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 to approve the FY2014 budget of $186,307,202 – an increase of $378,565 over the proposed budget. The Council also unanimously approved delaying a proposed property tax increase in 2015 one year to 2016. Councilor Fran Berting attended tonight’s Council meeting by telephone. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers commended County Administrator Harry Burgess and his staff for their outstanding work in preparing and presenting the FY2014 budget under a difficult economic environment. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Wraps Up ‘Parking Lot’ Items
Public Works Director Philo Shelton discusses the transit service costs for running service to the ski hill and on weekends. Council tentatively approved 7-0 to keep the budget intact for Atomic City Transit, regarding bus service to the Ski Hill and weekend service. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the Lodgers Tax Fund, specifically with respect to the Los Alamos and White Rock Visitor Centers and promotional Services and Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the Progress Through Partnering program. The Progress Through Partnering is an effort in which the County reached out Read More
Council Tentatively Approves $300,000 Transfer From General Fund for Indigent Healthcare in FY2014
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers leads Council and staff through discussion on the Indigent Healthcare Fund. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the transfer of $300,000 from the general fund into the Indigent Healthcare Fund, with the understanding that dental, vision and nursing are removed from the plan. This issue will be revisited at the April 30 Council meeting with the intent to adopt a new policy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Hears Indigent Healthcare Program Funding Issues
Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne explains to Council that the County began the year with a reserve fund of $732,000 but increased need in the community is depleting the fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne is briefing County Council on the financial issues facing the local Health Care Assistance Program.
The Health Care Assistance Program is a County program that is funded by the gross receipts tax and administered by the Los Alamos County Council.
The Health Care Assistance Read More
Council Tentatively Approves $87,265 Increase in Social Services Budget for FY2014
New Social Services Manager Kim Gabaldon introduces herself to Council during the budget hearing on the Social Services Division of the Community Services Department. Council tentatively voted to approve an $87,265 increase to the proposed Social Services budget for FY2014. That figure included restoring $3,000 to the Summer Concert Series, which will pay for the two concerts that would have been cut. Council also increased the Senior Services budget from $299,000 to $328,000 and the Youth Activity Centers budget from $150,000 to $165,000, restored the Historical Museum operation budget Read More
Council Hears Proposed Budget For Social Services
County Councilor Pete Sheehey is the Council liaison to the Community Health Council and made it clear that he wants to be sure there are enough funds to serve the vital needs in the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Councilor Steve Girrens said he does not think $150,000 for Social Services is enough and suggested that it should be more like $250,000 to meet the needs of this community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Casts Tentative Votes on Five ‘Parking Lot’ Items
Community Services Director Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan presents details of the Social Services actual expenditures to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report:
County Council tentatively voted 7-0 to reduce public defender contractual services funds in the Council’s budget by $15,000 from $25,000 to $10,000.
The reason for the reduction is that the expenditure of these funds has not exceeded $10,000 in any of the last five years.
There are four other “parking lot” items carried over from Tuesday night’s budget hearing. Council will hear Read More
Council’s Final FY2014 Budget Hearings Tonight
Officials gather in Council Chambers and check last minute details just prior to tonight’s final budget hearing for FY2014. From left, Los Alamos Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne, Council Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Los Alamos Deputy County Administrator Brian Bosshardt and Councilor Steve Girrens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Mesa Smart Meter Study Reaches 500+ Participants
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith addresses community members at a recent public meeting. Courtesy/DPU
DPU News:
- Study Still Open to New Participants … Up to 1,000
Participation in the Mesa Smart Meter Study continues to grow this week as the final April 28 deadline nears, reported officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU.)
Project collaborators are recruiting the final residents of North and Barranca Mesa to join this important local demand response study which will have global implications.
The DPU, Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Read More
Library Head of Youth Services Wins National Award
Los Alamos Library Systems Head of Youth Services Angie Manfredi. Courtesy photoMPL News:
At the Los Alamos County Library System, there is no doubt who rocks with kids of all ages. It is Head of Youth Services Angie Manfredi.
From newborns to teens, Manfredi knows just exactly the right book for parents, kids and teens and she finds the most fun ways of letting them know, too.
From bestowing book magic with her wand while wearing a tutu at the local Farmer’s Market to finding the best, cool techie tools and websites for teens, Manfredi has limitless enthusiasm for transforming kids into lifelong Read More
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith Briefs Council on FY2014 Proposed Budget
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith presents the proposed FY2014 budget for his department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith fields questions from County Councilors about his proposed budget for FY2014. Council will wrap up its FY2014 Budget Hearing beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday with indigent health care and a number of ‘parking lot’ items on the agenda. Council may take a final vote on the budget after all items are addressed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Hears Budget Proposals for County Administration, Administrative Services, Non-Departmental and DPU
This evening the Council is hearing budget proposals for County Administration, Administrative Services, Non-Departmental and the Department of Public Utilities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess and County Attorney Rebecca Ehler listen during tonight’s continuation of FY1014 budget hearings. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Listening this evening to budget proposals Los Alamos County Councilors from left, Fran Berting, Steve Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Geoff Rodgers, KristinCouncil Authorizes County to Refund Large Portion of Existing Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Bonds
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith speaks with Erik Harrigan, vice president of RBC Capital Markets in Albuquerque prior to the start of tonight’s Council meeting. Harrigan answered financial questions from Council before they voted. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Attorney Rebecca Ehler speaks with Peter Franklin of Modrall Sperling Law Firm in Albuquerque before the start of tonight’s Council Meeting. Franklin attended tonight’s meeting in case questions arose related to Ordinance No. 641. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCouncil Proclaims April 27 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’
Councilor Kristin Henderson, on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council presents a proclamation accepted by Tom Nagawiecki, Environmental Services Management Analyst at tonight’s meeting in Council Chambers, declaring Saturday, April 27 as ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Proclamation:
Vice Chair Linda Deck Briefs Council on Los Alamos Creative District Advisory Committee Activities
Vice Chair Linda Deck of the Los Alamos Creative District Advisory Committee briefed County Council during the public comment segment of this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Deck reported that the LACDAC first met in December of 2012 and has held five meetings since that time. After identifying local needs, the Advisory Committee has instituted four working subcommittees, which have created coordinated priorities and action plans for the remainder of FY13 and into and through FY14. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
