Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 20 to Dec. 24, 2012
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.
CONNIE LEMON‑SANDOVAL
Dec. 20 at 12:03 a.m. / Police arrested Connie Lemon-Sandoval, 67, of Los Alamos near 38th Street and Villa and charged her with driving without a working tail light, driving without insurance and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
Dec. 20 at 2:29 p.m. / Police charged a 17-year-old Los Alamos boy in the 1300 block of Diamond Drive with possession of a controlled Read More
Growing Older is Not for Weaklings…
COUNTY EXTENSION News:
Strength Training Program for Women and Men Ages 50 and Older
If your New Year’s resolution is to get into shape and fit – here is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
The Strong Women and Men program is a research based strength training program for women and men 50 years of age and older.
Previously called the StrongWomen and Men Growing Stronger programs, this offering allows for both women and men to strength train in the same class.
Scientific research has demonstrated that exercise with weights (strength training) will increase strength, Read More
Put Life Back Into Your Life
Managing Your Chronic Disease Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Join a free two-and-a-half hour MyCD Workshop being sponsored by Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization, the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service and the Family YMCA.
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as Read More
Lunchtime Meetings Benefit Local Eateries
Katy Korkos of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce chats with County Administrator Harry Burgess, left, and Councilor David Izraelevitz Friday in the aisle of the Pyramid Restaurant in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Korkos was celebrating a birthday at a nearby table and Burgess and Izraelevitz were leaving the restaurant following a lunch meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Mesa Library: Metal Menagerie by Richard Swenson and David Trujillo
Local artist Richard Swenson with his larger than life ‘running man’ piece at Audobon Park in New Orleans. Courtesy/MPL
LIBRARY News:
Metal Menagerie: Scrap Metal Sculpture by Richard Swenson and David Trujillo
Mesa Public Library Art Gallery Jan. 16-Feb. 27
Public Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16
Metal artisits Richard Swenson and David Trujillo are Los Alamos neighbors, friends and fellow sculptors of fantastic forms.
Their delightful rabbits; prancing, stylized horses; plunging and cavorting wild hogs; giraffes; whales; sinuous dragons; armadillos; porcupines, not to Read More
Winter Solstice at Ashley Pond
An Ashley Pond goose heralds in the winter solstice. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Ducks and geese at the nearly frozen Ashley Pond during winter solstice. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
The County has laid the groundwork for construction of an ADA compliant pathway at Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Pouring cement is the County’s next step in creating an American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pathway from Central Avenue to Ashley Pond.
The local nonprofit organization, LA Walks, obtained funding for the pathway’s Read More
‘Tis the Season … for E Books!
LIBRARY News:
Many choices exist these days of smart phones, tablets, laptops, e readers and other devices and Los Alamos County Library System has expanded its services with audio books and eBooks available for instant download to any of these devices from the library’s website.
Best-selling and classic titles are available anytime, anywhere from your library … find out how to download FREE e books and audio books to your device.
To make it fun and easy, the library is offering a series of ‘how to’ clinics to help patrons get started enjoying reading and listening to books wherever they Read More
Pet of the Week: Remy the Lab/Shepherd Mix
Remy
FOS News:
Remy is a spayed female, lab/shepherd mix with a red coat. She is good with big dogs but does not care for cats or small dogs.
Remy is a gentle, shy creature that will respond to love and patience. She would love a home where she will get lots of exercise. She would make a wonderful hiking or running partner. She has some crate training.
TheLos Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets and others are currently off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for more information about volunteering, Read More
DWI Planning Council Meets Jan. 10
DWI PLANNING COUNCIL News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meeting is set for 8:30 a.m., Jan. 10 in the Los Alamos Police Department Training Room, 2500 Trinity Dr., Ste. A.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA:
Call to Order
II. Approval of minutes from previous meeting: 12/11/2012. (Minutes are available upon request by contacting the Los Alamos Police Department Records Division @ Police-Records@lacnm.us or 663-1741)
III. FY14 Allocation of Distribution Funds (Request/grant for LDWI Distribution Funds is due to the State in February 2013)
IV. Coordinator’s Report
V. Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Shatters Attendance Record
The White Rock Tourist Information Center opened to the public Sept. 28, 2012. File photo
By Carol A. Clark
Since opening on N.M. 4 in early fall, the White Rock Tourist Information Center Complex has been packed with visitors daily, shattering previous attendance records for the White Rock facility as well as the Los Alamos Visitor Center at 15th Street and Central Avenue.
A monthly report compiled by the Meeting and Visitor Bureau shows 2,398 people visited the White Rock Tourist Information Center from its official opening Sept. 28 through the Sept. 30 month end. This is a marked increase from Read More
Power Outage Planned Thursday for Part of North Mesa
DPU News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities announced today that weather permitting, a brief power outage is planned for a portion of North Mesa.
The 10 to 20 minute outage is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. The area affected is east of the Hawk Drive/San Ildefonso Road intersection, not including the Del Norte and Del Sol areas.
Electric line crews will reconfigure the three phase power in these North Mesa neighborhoods to optimize electric loads and reduce possibility for future power outages in the area.
Customers are reminded to shut down or Read More
Los Alamos County Ice Rink Offers Holiday Activities
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink on West Road has announced the following holiday schedule:
Wednesday, Dec. 26
- Noon – 6 p.m. Public Skating
- 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ice Resurfacing
- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Adult Hockey
Thursday, Dec. 27
- 6 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Holiday Hockey Festival
- 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Public Skating
- 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Holiday Hockey Festival
Friday, Dec. 28
- 6 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Holiday Hockey Festival
- 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Public Skating
- 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Holiday Hockey Festival
Saturday, Dec. 29
- 6 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Holiday Hockey Festival
- 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Public Skating
- 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Police Chief Shares Holiday Greetings
Chief Wayne Torpy
Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy is home from the hospital and told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he is mending well.
“I want to thank everyone and express my deep appreciation for all of the cards and notes and letters of support that I have received during my stay at the hospital,” Torpy said. “I just want to let everyone know that I am home now and doing well and I want to wish everyone in the community happy holidays.”
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 13 to Dec. 19, 2012
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.
Dec. 13 at 12:52 a.m. / Police arrested Jordan Agoyo, 24, of Santa Fe on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant. No photo available.
Dec. 13 at 10:50 a.m., / Police charged a 16-year-old El Rancho boy with possession of drug paraphernalia at Los Alamos High School. Police referred him to the juvenile probation officer and released him to his parents.
SAMANTHA DUTRA
Dec. 13 at 8:07 p.m. / Police Read More
Pet of the Week: Shyloh the Black Shepherd Mix
FOS News:
Shyloh is a 2-year-old black shepherd mix and a wonderful pet. He is friendly with adults, loves kids, cats and dogs.
The reason he came to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter is that his family moved away without him.
Like many dogs, Shyloh will need some time and company to feel wanted in a new home. A tall, secure fence is recommended if he must be left alone in a yard.
He is amazing at finding creative ways to get to K9 companions and human friends. We have some great ideas about securing your fence. Just ask!
Shyloh is house broken and leash trained and a joy to take on walks.
The Los Alamos Animal Read More
County’s Insurance Carrier Settles Lawsuit
Staff ReportUnderground Power Failure Affects Portions of North Mesa
DPU News:
An underground power failure affected parts of North Mesa at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities report that a single phase of three phase power failed on San Ildefonso Road between Hawk Drive and Broadview.
One-third of the customers east of Hawk Drive (not including the Del Norte and Del Sol neighborhoods) lost power.
Working through the night in frigid temperatures, DPU’s electric line crews initiated temporary repairs by back feeding electricity to restore power by 11:30 p.m. to the majority of the area.
Power was restored Read More
Local Bus Slides Into Ditch
An Atomic City Transit bus slid into a ditch at about 10.30 a.m. Wednesday during snowfall as it traveled the first main left turn going up toward the Ski Hill. No injuries were reported. Photo by J. Roberts
Photo by J. Roberts
Photo by J. Roberts Read More
Don’t Let a D.W.I. Crash Your Holidays
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The holidays are here and that means celebrations and parties, many of which include punched up eggnog, champagne and even hot toddies.
While we’re not saying don’t enjoy yourself, we are saying do NOT get behind the wheel of a car after enjoying these or any other alcoholic beverages. Not even one.
Most people assume the standard breath/blood alcohol content for a D.W.I. conviction is .08. But New Mexico uses the “impaired to the slightest degree” standard, meaning you can be arrested for drunk driving despite being below the usual .08 if you show the Read More
DPU Restores Power to North Mesa
DPU News:
Field reports indicate that a power outage affecting North Mesa impacted 1/3rd of customers in and between the Del Norte neighborhoods eastward to the Tsikimu Village neighborhoods.
Power was uninterrupted to the remaining areas of North Mesa.
As of 12:05 midnight today, Dec. 20, power has been restored to all customers. Permanent repairs will be underway later today – Thursday, Dec. 20. Read More
