Pet of the Week: Gracie the Cocker Spaniel
Gracie. Courtesy/LACAS
SHELTER News:
Gracie is a senior female cocker spaniel who was rescued off the street and brought back to health by a good neighbor.
Los Alamos County and Friends of the Shelter have completed Gracie’s health treatments. She would be a good companion for a quiet family.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a large selection of on-site adoptable pets and others are living off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
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Personnel Board Meets 11:30 a.m. Monday
Ashley Pond Park Has Wider Sidewalk
Workers poured cement around a portion of the new sidewalk at Ashley Pond Park making it ADA compliant. Courtesy photo Read More
Council Votes to Appoint Committee to Recommend Name for New Muni Building
Los Alamos County Public Information OfficerJulie Habiger presents details of a request from Councilor Fran Berting to name the New Municipal Building in memory of Jeannette O. Wallace, New Mexico Representative for House District 43. Council voted 7-0 to acknowledge that request and take the action requested in accordance with County Code; and directed County Administrator Harry Burgess, at left, to establish an impartial administrative committee, consisting of one staff member, Habiger, two members of the public who have no connection with the facility, other than being citizens Read More
County Garners Unqualified ‘Clean’ Audit Opinion
Los Alamos County Deputy Chief Financial Officer Joe D’Anna briefs Council on the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Council voted unanimously to accept the report. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) documents the County’s financial position at the end of the fiscal year, and the results of its operations for that full 12-month period.
Throughout the fiscal year, many departments and employees help the County record the County’s Read More
Council Elects New Leadership at First Meeting of 2013
The newly seated 2013 County Council voted 7-0 to elect Geoff Rodgers, right, as Council Chair and David Izraelevitz as Vice Chair as the new year gets underway this evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The 2013 County Council from left, Councilor Fran Berting, newly elected Councilor Steven Girrens, Vice Council Chair David Izraelevitz, Council Chair Geoff Rodgers, newly elected Councilor Kristin Henderson, newly elected Councilor Pete Sheehey and Councilor Rick Reiss. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Seeks DPU Charter Review Committee Members
COUNTY News:
The County Council is continuing its review of the County’s Charter, and will appoint a five-member committee to study Utilities-related sections.
The Committee will include one member of Council, one member of the Department of Public Utilities’ Board, and three citizens who meet any one of the following qualifications:
- A member of the community with Management experience;
- A member of the community with Accounting experience; and
- A member of the community “at large.”
Applicants wishing to be considered for appointment to the Committee are asked to send a one or two-page letter Read More
Turf Covers Meant to Protect Against Winter’s Wrath
LA GOLF COURSE News:
If you drive by the golf course on a regular basis you may have noticed that a number of the golf course’s greens were covered prior to the first snows of the season.
These turf covers are meant to protect the golf greens from the wrath that winter conditions can sometimes bring. The covers provide protection from both Crown Hydration and Desiccation.
Crown Hydration typically occurs during a day or two of daytime warm up causing the melting of snow or the water from rainfall to rapidly refreeze during cold night temperatures.
When these events Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 30, 2012 to Jan. 3, 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.
JOHN DANIELSON
Dec. 30 at 4:37 p.m. / Police arrested John Danielson, 63, of Los Alamos in the 4000 block of University Drive and charged him with failure to stop at a red light, driving on a suspended or revoked license and driving without insurance.
ISAIAS VILLALOBOS‑MARQUEZ
Jan. 1 at 1:45 p.m. / Police arrested Isaias Villalobos-Marquez, 24, of Los Alamos in the 2500 block Read More
Parks and Rec Board Meets Thursday
Stan Primak Issues Public Apology
Stan Primak
Local developer Stan Primak issued a public apology to his wife and to the Los Alamos community regarding a domestic dispute with his wife Friday night that resulted in his arrest and charge of aggravated battery on a household member.
Primak told the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon that in looking back at last night and the fight he had with his wife at their home after dinner, “It just all seems so surreal.”
“It is so out of character for me … but then apparently it’s not … I regret it and I am so sorry but it’s Read More
Local Developer Charged in Domestic Dispute
Stan Primak
Staff Report
Longtime Los Alamos resident Stan Primak was arrested Friday, Jan. 4, at his home in the 1300 block of 44th Street following a domestic dispute with his wife.
According to the criminal complaint, police charged Primak with one count of aggravated battery against a household member.
The statement of probable cause indicates that a couple who were visiting on the other side of the Primak’s duplex were having dinner at the Primak’s home when there was an argument and Stan Primak became upset.
According to statements made by the visiting friends in the report, Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Returns to Work
Police Chief Wayne Torpy inside the police station with Ofc. Oliver McCartney. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Following an extended stay in the hospital beginning in November, Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy surprised officers and staff when he arrived unannounced Wednesday at the police station.
“It was so good to see him and we are really happy to have him back and to see that he is doing so well,” Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster said.
Foster has been the acting police chief while Torpy was away on sick leave and he was in on Torpy’s surprise visit Read More
Pet of the Week: Pongo the Pekinese Mix
Pongo. Courtesy/Animal Shelter
SHELTER News:
Pongo is a 5-year-old male Pekinese mix that has had a rough time.
This little guy had a skin condition, which the shelter has been treating.
He is much better now and is up front at the Shelter with the other dogs.
Pongo is a friendly fellow that loves children and does well with other dogs. He also is housebroken and loves to go for walks.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a wide selection of on-site adoptable pets with others living off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for Read More
Ribbon Cut at Abe Dispennette State Farm Insurance Agency
The community’s newest insurance agent, Abe Dispennette, cuts the ribbon on Abe Dispennette State Farm Insurance Agency, 1362 Trinity Drive Suite B, during a ceremony hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Dispennette is joined from left, by his staff and area manager James Medina, the Chamber’s Katy Korkos, wife Kirsta Dispennette, Zia Realty Group owner James Chrobocinski, his wife LAMC ICU Nurse Jacqueline Chrobocinski and their son JJ, Rotarians Chuck Tallman and Paul Frederickson and Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess. See Sunday’s Read More
Underground Interference Causes Power Outage
Courtesy/DPU
DPU News:
Officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities reported that power was interrupted to about 12 homes in the Big Rock Loop area of North Mesa beginning at approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday due to underground line interference.
Underground main secondary lines faulted affecting a transformer and its power flow to the homes.
DPU’s on-call electric line men worked to restore power to half of the homes by 1:30 a.m. and repair work continued through the morning and the remaining homes had power by 12:45 p.m. Thursday. Read More
Robert Gibson Elected Local GOP Chair
GOP Chair Robert Gibson
GOP News:
The Los Alamos County Republican Party held a special election Thursday, Jan. 3 to fill its chairmanship vacancy created when Jordan Redmond resigned due to professional commitments.
The Party selected longtime Los Alamos resident and former County Councilor Robert Gibson as its new chairman.
“Political parties have an important role in our democracy, the most basic being to encourage and support candidates for public office. Nowhere is that more important than at the local level, where few citizens have the knowledge, networks, or courage to plunge Read More
County Leaders Share New Year’s Wishes
New Year’s Wishes:
County officials expressed their good wishes to the residents of Los Alamos for 2013 during recent interviews with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard: “I wish everyone a safe and happy new year filled with health, happiness and blessings. I look forward to serving the residents of HD-43 and am excited for what is to come in 2013.”
Council Vice Chair Geoff Rodgers: “My New Year’s wish for the community is that everyone encounter some joy in 2013 and have an opportunity to re-connect with someone Read More
New Years Eve Morning Snow Blankets Area
Residents woke up to a thick layer of snow blanketing the area today including Aster Street in the Pinon Trails neighborhood of White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NWS News:
NOW … THROUGH MID MORNING … LOCALES MOST IMPACTED INCLUDE LOS ALAMOS…CHAMA…EDGEWOOD…JEMEZ SPRINGS… SANTA FE…MADRID…CUBA AND RIO RANCHO.
PATCHES OF LIGHT TO BRIEFLY MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE … MAINLY NEAR AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 40.
ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS DURING THIS PERIOD WILL GENERALLY Read More
