County Broadband Survey Runs Until Nov. 25
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is continuing its market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the Community Broadband Network (CBN) project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and operate the network.
CBN is a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all County residents, businesses and institutions.
In an on-going effort to gather community input, an online survey is now available until Nov. 25 for those residents who were unable Read More
Officials Request Funding For The Hive
Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network President Andy Andrews, at podium, and The Hive Steward David Jones present a Citizens’ Petition requesting that Council grant $36,000 to The Hive to sustain its operations through February 2013, and further requesting that Council direct County staff to develop an expanded grant application for the Hive’s continued operations. There is not a mechanism in place at the current time for Council to fund a private company in this manner. Councilor voted to direct County staff to work with The Hive on a path forward and to return to Council with a recommendation Read More
Council Adopts Modified New Sign Code
Council voted to approve a modified new sign code and to send three proposed changes to the code to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further work before returning those proposed changes back to Council for possible final approval. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The purposes are to:
(1) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication and way-finding in the County;
(2) Maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the County and the County’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;
(3) Improve pedestrian and traffic safety Read More
Smith’s Engineer Weighs in on Sign Code Issue
President Bret Wahlen, P.E., of Great Basin Engineering South, Salt Lake City, Utah, representing his client Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, briefs Council on sign code issues relevant to the grocery store. County Principal Planner Gary Leikness listens at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Listens to Proposed Sign Code Changes
County Principal Planner Gary Leikness presents recommendations to Council on changes to the local sign code. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Council begins to question County Principal Planner Gary Leikness about staff recommendations to change certain portions of the sign code. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Staff Report
Council Approves Certification of Canvassing Committee Results of 2012 General Election
Los Alamos County Clerk Janet Foster addresses Council during the Council meeting tonight in Council Chambers. The Council unanamously approved the results of the Canvassing Committee and directed the County Clerk to certify the results to the State Canvassing Board in conformity with applicable New Mexico election law. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Declares November ‘Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month’
During tonight’s meeting in Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council declaring the month of November as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” to Monica-Amit Misra, center, and Nina Thayer on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Working to Bring Commuter Plane to Los Alamos
New Mexico Airlines charter plane. Courtesy/NMA
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos County is holding meetings this week with New Mexico Airlines to bring a commuter airline service to Los Alamos.
The service will transport passengers to the Albuquerque Sunport.
Public Works Department Director Philo S. Shelton III said that this week’s meetings include discussing flight schedules and frequency of service.
“We are looking at using a 9-passenger plane, so for convenience of service we will offer more frequent flights,” Shelton said. “Also, with a 9-passenger plane, Read More
Art Board Recommends Moving ‘Strange Trio’
The Art in Public Places Board will present its recommendation to Council at 7 p.m. in the Community Building today, Nov. 13, to re-locate the “Strange Trio” sculpture by Tommy Hicks to Overlook Park in White Rock. The sculpture used to be located between the former Los Alamos Police Station and Trinity Drive. It developed problems with the concrete base and has been in storage for approximately five years. Courtesy/LAC
Here is the proposed new location at Overlook Park in White Rock for the “Strange Trio” sculpture currently in storage. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Board Meeting Place Changed
NOTE: The location of the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting place scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 has changed.
It will be held at the conference room in the County Administrator’s Offices at 133 Central Park Square.
The Hive to Address Council Tuesday
THE HIVE News:
We would like to invite the community to join us at the County Council meeting beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday in the Community Building.
The Council has been presented with a petition for an immediate $36,000 grant to sustain operations of The Hive through February of next year and to request that the Council direct County staff to work with The Hive in developing an expanded grant application.
This short paper addresses the most efficient and direct way that the County can promote REAL and SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in Los Alamos County.
The Hive is an INDEPENDENT facility for Read More
County Wants Folks to ‘Take A Hike’
Hiker. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is encouraging visitors to “take a hike” during national “Take a Hike Day” Nov. 17.
Take a Hike Day, which encourages Americans to get outdoors and move. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, less than half of all adults get enough physical activity to improve their health.
Los Alamos is not only considered the “healthiest County in the country,” (Bloomberg News) but it has more official hiking trails in the Southwest compared to most same-sized cities and counties.
Los Alamos has 58 miles of trails and more than 100 Read More
Arts In Public Places Board Meets Nov. 14
Central Park Square Teen Center Design Unveiled
The proposed Teen Center concept image in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Architects Studio
- Proposed Renovation Plan Cuts Project Cost By Half
Staff Report
In May 2012, the Los Alamos County Council directed staff to explore renovating and leasing existing space at Central Park Square, across from Fuller Lodge, for use as a new Teen Center.
The proposed space will be approximately 9,500 square feet based on the earlier feasibility study. A small group of residents gathered Nov. 1 for a project update. Los Alamos Teen Center Director Michelangelo Lobato and Central Park Square owner Read More
Deacon Closed at 15th Monday, Nov. 12
Monday, Nov. 12, the Eastern Area 2 project contractor will be working to install a valley gutter across Deacon at 15th Street.
Assuming the weather cooperates, the valley gutter will be excavated and concrete should be placed by the end of day Monday.
Once the concrete is finished off, the contractor will place a steel plate across the intersection and reopen the intersection.
The fresh concrete will need to cure for five days. Depending on the weather received over the weekend, the work may be delayed until Tuesday.
Those needing access to Deacon should enter Deacon from 20th Street during Read More
Board of Public Utilities Meets Nov. 14
Election 2012 Wrap Up
Robert Gibson, Bonnie J. Gordon, JoAnn Johnson and Karen Kendall review poll results. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.comNo Trash or Recycling Collection Monday Nov. 12
COUNTY News:
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection Monday, Nov. 12.
If Monday is your normal pickup day – please put out trash and recycling by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 for collection.
For questions, contact Tom Nagawiecki, Environmental Services Specialist at 662-8383. Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Los Alamos Election Results
The voters have spoken and their new Los Alamos County Councilors are Democrats Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey, center, and Republican Steve Girrens. The newly elected councilors will be sworn in at a ceremony next month to officially take office Jan. 1. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Daily Post news team at the Justice Center election night from left, Photographer Sal Zapien, Webmaster/Reporter Greg Kendall, Lifestyles Editor Bonnie J. Gordon, Publisher Carol A. Clark and Election Results Analyst Karen Kendall. Photo by Sharon Stover.
Staff report
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