Letter to the Editor: Frustrated With Transportation-Related Issues
R. Wayne Hardie 1. Diamond Drive: LAC/Public Works proposed a multi-roundabout
Picture Perfect Photo Show at Mesa Public Library
A large crowd gathered Monday for the Los Alamos Photographers’ Show at Mesa Public Library Gallery. Photographs will remain on exhibit through March 29. The Photo Club meets 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the upstairs meeting room of Fuller Lodge Art Center. Meetings offer photo-sharing on optional themes by attendees. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Co-Chair of the Los Alamos Photography Club Doug Coombs shows his photos of Bosque del Apache. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Daily Post photographer Greg Kendall shows his photo, ‘Sunset at Wahweap Read More
Letter to the Editor: On Hyping Roundabouts
Recently, Councilor Kristin Henderson stated (Los Alamos Daily Post Feb. 23) that “And yes, the federal and state highway people are all good with a roundabout. New Mexico just put one in on the bypass.”
There has been no roundabout put on the N.M. 599 bypass. The roundabouts are on a low-traffic, feeder road on either side of the bypass and not on N.M. 599 itself.
And while it is considering the County’s desire to have a roundabout at Central Avenue, NMDOT has long been on-record favoring a signalized intersection there.
Councilor Henderson’s Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 22– Feb.27, 2013
LAPD News:
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.
ROGELIO ANAYA
Feb. 22 at 3:26 a.m. / Police arrested Rogelio Anaya, 20, of Los Alamos at 9th Street and Central Avenue and charged him with speeding, driving with an open container of alcohol, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, driving without insurance Read More
County Planner Speaks at ‘Lunch With a Leader’ March 14
LWV News:
League of Women Voters “Lunch with a Leader” is 11:40 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at Mesa Public Library.
As always, the entire community is welcome to attend. The speaker is Gary Leikness, principal planner of the Los Alamos Community and Economic Development Department.
Leikness has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon.
He moved to Los Alamos in June 2010, from Rexburg, Ida. where he was a planning and zoning administrator. Prior to that, he was a planner for Read More
Ashley Pond Park ADA Ramp Excavation Begins Today Near Central Avenue and Bathtub Row
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As part of the Ashley Pond Park improvements project, County Parks crews will begin excavation for the ADA ramp near the intersection of Central Avenue and Bathtub Row today, March 4.
There will be a pedestrian detour around the work. Construction is expected to take approximately two weeks. Read More
NNSA Hosts Los Alamos County Officials
From left, Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess, Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoffrey Rodgers, Acting Administrator Neile Miller, Los Alamos County Councilor Peter Sheehey in Washington, D.C. last week. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
NNSA Acting Administrator Neile Miller last week hosted Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoffrey Rodgers, County Councilor Peter Sheehey and County Administrator Harry Burgess.
Miller thanked the county officials for their active interest in Los Alamos National Laboratory and for their leadership in the community.
NNSA recognizes the
Letter to the Editor: On Affordable Housing
By DAVE THOMSONOnce more the county is injecting itself into an area were they have no business – the old canard that we need more government-sponsored affordable housing to assure our economic prosperity.
Back to Economics 101. The COST of housing is based on the cost of its economic inputs; that is, land, labor, materials, and capital.
The PRICE of housing is established in an auction market between a willing buyer and a willing seller. As the run-up and collapse of the recent housing bubble illustrate, the two are only loosely linked.
A developer analyzes the local market and Read More
Pet of the Week: Remy the Dog is STILL up for Adoption
Remy the dog. Photo by Don Taylor
SHELTER News:
Pet of the Week: Remy, a 2-year-old mix has been at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter for six months and remains available for adoption.
Because she is very shy at first meetings, Remy gets overlooked when people come to pick out a dog to take home. When a stranger walks in, Remy runs into her dog house for safety.
But she craves love, and hopes someone will take just a little time to get to know her to discover what a sweet and loving companion she will be.
Remy enjoys walks and going to the dog park. She is not a fan of small dogs or cats, but does have many big
Planning and Zoning Approves Trinity Place Site Plan 7-1
The presented site plan image for Trinity Place. Click the image for a high resolution view. Courtesy image
Wednesday night, Feb. 28, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Los Alamos voted to approve the Kroger submitted site plan for the Trinity Place development.
The vote was 7 to 1 with Avivah Smith-Nelson in the minority. Commissioner Catherine Mockler recused herself as her business, the Pajarito Brewpub and Grill is within 300 yards of the Trinity Site property. Mockler sat in the audience and asked a question Read More
Local Boys Charged With Aggravated Assault After Incident Appears on Facebook
Los Alamos Police Commander Randy Foster. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comPolice charged two Los Alamos High School boys at noon, Jan. 16 with aggravated assault and conspiracy.
Los Alamos Police Commander Randy Foster explained that the charges against the 14-year-old and 15-year-old Los Alamos boys stem from a report by the parents of another local teenager who they say was the victim of an aggravated assault posted on Facebook.
The alleged victim’s mother told police that she had viewed a video posting on Facebook that showed Read More
Public Updated on A-19a Project at White Rock Meeting
Capital Projects and Facilities Director Anne Laurent, Community and Economic Development Department Housing Manager Paul Andrus, center, and Associate Planner Dan Osborn field questions at Monday’s public meeting on the A-19a project in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
Consultant Will Gleason reviews final conceptual designs for residential and commercial development of A-19a Monday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County’s Economic and Community Development Department hosted a public workshop Monday Read More
NCRTD Executive Director Tony Mortillaro Briefs Council
Executive Director Tony Mortillaro and Chairman Daniel Barrone of the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) at this evening’s Council meeting in Council Chambers. Mortillaro is a former Los Alamo County Administrator. He said that the organization’s first rider survey showed a 4.7 average rating out of 5 for overall satisfaction with the services provided; replaced aging fleet with modern and economical vehicles that have enhanced security features; developed long range financial and capital investment strategic plans; New Edgewood to Santa Fe route and record Read More
Final Decision: ‘Los Alamos County Municipal Building’
This evening in Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger briefed Council on the results of the naming committee for the new municipal building. She explained that the majority of public sentiment reflected a desire to name the new building the ‘Los Alamos County Municipal Building.’ Following Habiger’s presentation, Council voted 6-0 to thank the naming committee for its efforts and take no action on the request brought forward previously by Councilor Fran Berting to name the building the Jeannette O. Wallace Building. Council Read More
Council Unanimously Approves Smart Grid Project
Council voted 6-0 to approve a contract for General Services with Landis + Gyr in the amount of $467,004.50, plus applicable gross receipts tax, for the purpose of smart meters. White Rock resident Tadeusz Raven expressed security concerns with the Smart Meters. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers said he shared security concerns as well but added that it was important to move forward with te project. Councilor David Izraelevitz was absent. Print screen photo Read More
Council Approves Sewer Rate Hike
Los Alamos County Council from left, Rick Reiss, Kristin Henderson, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Pete Sheehey, Fran Berting, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz and Steve Girrens voted 4-2 to approve the Department of Public Utilities request for a rate restructure this year and an 8 percent annual rate increase over the next five years. Rodgers and Berting voted against the measure. Rodgers expressed concern that the rate increase will occur annually over the next five years, which will likely result in resident fatigue – leaving a new council to deal with it. Berting spoke of her concern that the Read More
Public Comments Reflect Concern With Sewer Rate Hike
Speaking during public comment this evening, White Rock businessman Tadeusz Raven said the 8 percent sewer rate hike will not only affect businesses but also nonprofits, churches, public pools and the schools. Two other residents expressed similar concerns. Print screen photo Read More
DPU Explains Where Rate Increase Will Go
Deputy Utilities Manager Bob Westervelt, left, and DPU Manager John Arrowsmith explain to Council this evening that the 8 percent sewer rate increase they are seeking is expected to generate $400,000 per year, which will go to needed upgrades to the sewer infrastructure within the County. Print Screen photo Read More
DPU Presents Case for Sewer Rate Increase at Tonight’s Council Meeting
Deputy Utilities Manager Bob Westervelt. Print screen photo
Staff report
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Deputy Utilities Manager Bob Westervelt is briefing the Los Alamos County Council on the reasons behind the DPU’s request for an 8 percent sewer rate increase.
The purpose for the increase is to upgrade the aging sewer system.
If approved by Council this evening, Westervelt said it would become effective tomorrow, adding that the DPU would ensure customers complete their current billing cycle at the current rate before incurring the increase.
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County’s Glass Drop-Off Recycling Program Expanding
Glass cullet placed at the Municipal Building prior to being mixed into the soil. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A new yellow glass drop-off recycling dumpster has been placed at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market to increase the convenience for residents to participate in the program.
The program now includes four drop off locations; Los Alamos Co-op, Sullivan Field, Los Alamos County Eco Station and Overlook Park Convenience Center. Residents can recycle glass bottles and jars of all colors at any of these locations.
“I am happy that the Co-op is now a glass drop off location, Read More
