CONE ZONE: Week of Oct. 1
NMDOT Mill & Overlay on NM502 Starts Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 2, NM502 (Main Hill Road) to Los Alamos will be closed weekdays and Saturdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while the NMDOT conducts a milling and overlay pavement rehabilitation project. Work will occur from east of East Gate Drive to the Bayo Canyon access road. Access to the East Gate Industrial Park will be maintained from the townsite.
On Monday, Oct. 8, the roadway will be closed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weather permitting, the project should be complete by Oct. 14. Motorists should use NM4/East Jemez Road truck route. Read More
Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week: Axle
Axle is available for adoption. Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 226 East Road has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets. Others are currently off-campus in foster homes.
Library Board Meets Monday
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING—AGENDA
5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Mesa Public Library
1. Call to order
2. Public comment/correspondence (for items not on the agenda)
3. Board Business
A. Welcome new Board member
B. Review and approval of the minutes of September 4, 2012
C. Review of FY 13 Work Plan
4. Chair and Board Members’ Reports
A. Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
B. WR Plan Implementation Committee Liaison Report
C. Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Liaison Report
5. Board/Staff Communications
A. Manager’s Report
i. Annual Reporting: Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Officially Opens
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover surrounded by officials and school children cuts the ribbon on the new White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4 Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A large crowd of community members, developers and officials turned out for Friday’s grand opening ceremony for the White Rock Visitor Center on NM. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover addresses the crowd. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Coordinator Katy Korkos addresses Read More
Los Alamos County Bids Nancy Cerutti Farewell
Los Alamos County Senior Planner Nancy Cerutti retired Friday following 22 years of service. Anne Laurent, Capital Projects and Facilities director, presents Nambé gifts to Cerutti on behalf of the County during a farewell party Friday afternoon at the Community and Economic Development Department on East Road. Cerutti explained that her husband John Cerutti, took the buyout option from Los Alamos National Laboratory in the spring and she decided that she wanted to have time to go off and play and have fun with him. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County officials including Council Read More
County Clerks Office Certifies Voting Machines
From left, County Council candidates Michael Redondo and Kristin Henderson with Los Alamos Canvasing Committee member Bill McKerley and observer Marie Chiravalle, review voting machine procedures Friday at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Bill McKerley, a member of the Los Alamos Canvasing Committee and Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols stand among voting machines to be certified by the County Clerk’s Office Friday. McKerley stated that he was recently in Starbucks and saw a uniformed soldier. McKerley thanked Read More
Glass Drop-off Recycling Program Starts Today
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Starting Saturaday, Sept. 29, yellow collection dumpsters will be placed at Sullivan Field and the Overlook Park Convenience Center to accept glass bottles and jars of all colors for recycling.
Glass bottles and jars will also be accepted for recycling at the Eco Station. Yellow in-home collection containers are now available at the Eco Station.
Courtesy Photo
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Specialist Tom Nagawiecki in front of County’s new glass crusher. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
‘Mozart on the Rocks’ at Bandelier Begins 4 p.m. Today with Tailgaiting at White Rock Visitor Center!
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Staff report
The community is invited to gather for “Mozart on the Rocks: Opera at Bandelier” with tailgaiting and music.
This special event begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 with tailgating at the new White Rock Visitor Complex on N.M. 4.
Starting at 5 p.m., Atomic City Transit will transport guests to Bandelier with an introduction to the evening’s performance provided by the Los Alamos Opera Guild while in transit.
At the Bandelier Amphitheater, a complimentary wine tasting will be hosted by the Don Quixote Distillery & Winery.
The performance will include Read More
Open Gym Pickleball Canceled
COUNTY NEWS:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division has canceled the Open Gym Pickleball program due to lack of participation.
This program was held 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at White Rock Baptist Church.
For additional information, contact the Recreation Division at 662-8173, lacrec@lacnm.us or www.losalamosnm.us/rec. Read More
Operation Hilltopper: Active Shooter Loose at School
COUNTY News:
Emergency first response organizations in Los Alamos County have for the past year been training personnel, polishing plans and tweaking equipment in a comprehensive effort aimed at preparing to deal with a scenario that nobody hopes will ever arise – an active shooter loose at a school.
Operation Hilltopper, scheduled to commence at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, is a full-scale exercise designed to test police, fire, emergency medical support, Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos High School personnel and their abilities to adequately respond to just such an event. Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 28
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
United Way Youth Team Talent Show, 7 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30. Courtesy
LARSO Candidate Forum 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 28 Betty Ehart Senior Center
County Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Retiree and Senior Organization.
Hilltopper Football vs. Belen H.S. 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 28 @ Sullivan Field
Family Strengths Network Home Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 29
Tour Starts at Ruby K’s
The Home Tour showcases Los Alamos as a beautiful place to live. The tour will feature eight homes, including a Bathtub Row home, houses with Read More
County Launches On-Line Public Comment Forum
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has launched a new on-line public comment forum called “Open Forum.”
Open Forum will be moderated by Peak Democracy and is another tool as the County continues its efforts to expand ways that citizens can voice their opinions about a variety of topics.
The forum can be accessed on the County’s home page.
County Councilors and County Staff will review comments and incorporate them into the decision-making process.
Furthermore, the County aims to empower citizens by providing them information on each issue to enrich online comment and provide more opportunities Read More
Trinity & Oppenheimer Intersection Operating as 4-Way Stop Tuesday Oct. 2
COUNTY News:
Tuesday Oct. 2, the Los Alamos County Public Works Traffic Division staff will replace the traffic signal control cabinet at the Trinity and Oppenheimer intersection.
Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. with an expected completion of no later than 1 p.m. the same day.
During the replacement, the traffic signal will be dark and the intersection will operate as a four-way stop. Motorists should expect minor delays.
Direct questions or concerns to the Public Works Department at 662-8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us. Read More
Workers Calculate Cement Bill
These workers were taking measurements Monday along 15th Street near Deacon to determine how much they will charge for laying cement on this apron and sidewalk during the summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bandelier Shuttle Moves to the New Visitor Center!
ATOMIC CITY TRANSIT News
Effective Saturday, Sept. 29, the free Atomic City Transit shuttle service to Bandelier National Monument pick up/drop off location is moving from the corner of N.M. 4/Rover Boulevard to the new White Rock Visitor Center Complex at 115 N.M. 4. Just follow the Bandelier Shuttle signs to the new location. For additional information, contact Atomic City Transit at 505-661-RIDE (7433) Courtesy/LAC Read More
White Rock Ranks Among ‘Best Places to Live for Suburbanites’
Staff Report
Coldwell Banker analyzed 11,000 suburbs for its latest ranking of the “Best Places to Live” series and White Rock came in 16 in the “Best Places to Live for Suburbanites” category across the United States (and number one in New Mexico).
The company stated in a news release: “Suburbs make up the fabric of America, offering a little more space (and a lot more peace and quiet) for people who prefer backyard barbecues and soccer games over the hustle and bustle of city-life. As part of its five-part “Best Places to Live” series, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC partnered Read More
Council Approves Community Health Action Plan
The Los Alamos County Council this evening approved 6-0 the Community Health Action Plan as prepared by the Los Alamos Community Health Council. Councilor David Izraelevitz was absent. From left, CHC Board President Mary Yamada, Contract Coordinator Anne Hays Egan and the County’s Libby Carlsten. The Health Council is open to Los Alamos County organizations, groups and individuals. It meets the first Thursday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos in the large conference room on the first floor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Recognizes Retirees Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun and Cpl. Doug Ehler
The officers and their loved ones laugh during this evening’s County Council meeting as Councilor Michael Wismer jokes that along with his official duties over the last 24 years, retiring Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun, right, also spent time moving Chief Wayne Torpy, center, into new residences. From left, Stephanie Scrimshaw, (fiancé) Cpl. Doug Ehler, Torpy, Purtymun and his wife Bev Purtymun. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Retiring Deputy Police Chief Kevin Purtymun with his wife Bev and their son Tyler at this evening’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol Read More
Council Tightens Confidentiality Rules
Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle voted in favor of an amendment proposed by Councilor Michael Wismer following Chiravalle’s disclosure of information discussed in a closed door session earlier this month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor Michael Wismer spoke of Councilor Vincent Chiravalle’s “breach of confidentiaility” recently and requested that staff place an item on this evening’s agenda so that Council could consider amending its procedural rules to more clearly define its members’ responsibilities Read More
County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Clarifies Downtown Redevelopment Incentives
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher. Courtesy Photo
By Greg Kendall
After reading last week’s Los Alamos Daily Post story, “County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Discusses Trinity Site Lease Transfer,” Cyndi Wells, owner of Pet Pangea asked:
“So, what are these millions in redevelopment incentives? Who are they available to?”
The Los Alamos Daily Post put the questions to Greg Fisher and what follows is his reply.
Businesses that are expanding and adding new jobs and capital investment. They Read More
