Manhattan Project National Historical Park Fails to Pass House
Staff report
Earlier this afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Resolution 5987.
A 2/3 vote was require to pass the “Yeas and Nays” vote. The Park received 257 Yeas and 158 Nays, however, 276 Yea votes were needed to pass the park through the House and on to the Senate for consideration.
H.R. 5987 is titled, “To establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington, and for other purposes.”
Los Alamos Historical Read More
Letter to the Editor: Explore Better Trinity Site Options
The economic viability of the Trinity Site “lifestyle center” concept was uncertain when it was developed in 2005-06, long before investment money for such projects dried up.
Two developers, first Boyer and now NADG, have been unable to implement even scaled down versions.
Why should we think a third entity, Kroger/Smith’s, whose interests are Read More
Atomic City Transit Proposes Pilot Ski Hill Bus Route
Public Works Director Philo Shelton and Transportation Division Manager Nancy Talley presented plans for a computer-aided dispatch system and a pilot program for a route to Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill to Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. The service to Bandelier National Monument runs March through November. The pilot service to Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill would run from December through February. As described, bus service would be available on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
The Ski Hill route would start at the Visitor’s Center in White Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Agenda Sept. 20
Environmental Sustainability Board
AGENDA – Regular Meeting
Community Building Training Room
Sept. 20, 2012 – 5:30 p.m.
I. Public Comment
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Committee/Subcommittee Reports
1. Chair Report
a. Welcome New Board Members and Introductions
b. B&C Luncheon Synopsis
2. Liaison Reports
(1). Utility Board – Don Machen, Christine Chavez
(2). Planning and Zoning – Deb Gill
(3). Transportation –Skip Dunn
(4). Parks and Recreation –Mary Barr
(5). County Council – Fran Berting
IV. Board Business
1. Future Presentation at Board Meeting by Tom Ribe
2. Appointing Read More
Council Recommends Formation of Creative District Committee
Los Alamos County Council members hear input from the public involved in existing cultural organizations in Los Alamos and members of the Creative District Steering Committee regarding how to move forward with the implementation plan for the new Creative District Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. No action was taken during the meeting, but the Council did provide direction to County Administrator Harry Burgess. Council recommended that Burgess return to Council in approximately 60 days with a plan for governance and a list of people interested in being on a Creative District Read More
International Dignitaries Tour NEDO Smart House
Dignitaries from Japan join officials from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County, Gov. Susana Martinez and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan in Monday’s NEDO Smart House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Los Alamos County Council Chair Stover, NEDO Chairman Kazuo Furukawa and other dignitaries tour the NEDO Smart House Monday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Local, state, national and international officials tour the NEDO Smart House including this garage area. Photo by Greg Read More
LACDC’s Holsapple Reflects on Next Big Idea Festival
Executive Director Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation, center, visits the Los Alamos Visualization Associates dome at the conclusion of Saturday’s Next Big Idea Festival. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Executive Director Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post at the conclusion of the Next Big Idea Festival Saturday.
Holsapple reflected on the day’s events:
“To me, this is just an excellent demonstration of the idea of the creative district. Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Opens Sept. 28
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comConcurrent with the building of the White Rock Visitor Center, Los Alamos County Public Works Department also reconstructed the section of N.M.
Former Councilor is New Mexico REALTOR of the Year
By Carol A. Clark
When Los Alamos REALTOR Francine J. Mendoza traveled to the REALTOR Association of New Mexico Fall Conference in Albuquerque Friday, she had no idea who would be selected 2012 REALTOR of the Year.
It turned out to be the woman who sold her and her husband their first home in Los Alamos.
“The REALTOR of the Year is always kept secret until announced at the annual luncheon and it was so much fun to learn that our own Patt Rogers was chosen this year,” Mendoza said. “We have a special connection – Patt was our local REALTOR. Her first year in business was 1978 and Read More
CONE ZONE: Week of Sept. 17
Public Works Projects:New Mexico’s Living Landscapes: A Roadside View
Photo: William Dunmire
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
William Dunmire will present a free, 45-minute slide illustrated program that will take listeners on a tour through New Mexico’s six ecoregions and along some of the magnificent state and National Scenic Byways.
Dunmire’s program is part of the Authors Speak Series and a New Mexico Centennial Event.
From grasslands to mountains, deserts to forests, his talk focuses on the wide range of New Mexico’s landscape features.
Blue Gramma grass, apache plume, mesquite and yucca; elk, burrowing owls, and cranes are just a few of the the plants Read More
Pet of the Week is Seren
FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News:
This week’s featured pet at the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter is Seren, a large, two-year-old female Shepherd mix that has been spayed.
She does well with other dogs, enjoys the dog park and enjoys human interaction and is emerging as a sweet dog.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a wide selection of on-site adoptable pets waiting for a home. Other pets are living in area foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: https:////www.lafos.org/, for more information about volunteering, adopting and donating and search Read More
East Road Gas Line Tunneling Underway
The gas line tunneling project near the Crossroads Church on East Road involves placing both a 6 inch and an 8 inch line in separate tunnels. It is cheaper to dig a tunnel for the new gas lines with a $350,000 machine than to do it the old fashioned way by digging a trench. Tunneling doesn’t wreck driveways and sidewalks. This strange machine in the photo bores a tunnel underground for placing the new gas lines. One crew member operates the machine with a support three or four person support team. The pipe extending from the front of the machine is the drill pipe that is connected to the boring bitLittle Theatre Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover, center, high fives Los Alamos Little Theatre Board President John Gustafson following Friday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the building at 1670 Nectar St. Stover and Gustafson are surrounded by the many people who played a part in the facility’s recent renovation. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
For more information on the Little Theater renovation, see prior story http://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/content/los-alamos-little-theatre-grand-re-opening-sept-14.
Candidates Debate at White Rock Senior Center
The White Rock Senior Center hosted a Los Alamos County Council Candidate Debate Sept. 14. From left, Republican incumbent Vincent Chiravalle, Republican Steve Girrens, Democrat Kristin Henderson, Democrat Pete Sheehey and Democrat Michael Redondo. Republican candidate Marc Clay did not attend. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Downtown Buzzed with Activities Friday Before Today’s Next Big Idea Festival
Engineers from Proctor & Gamble give a preview of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette Friday evening as part of today‘s Next Big Idea festival. The Corvette will be on display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Mesa Public Library parking lot during. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council candidate Steve Girrens, right, got a tour under the hood of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Sharon Stover got to sit behind the wheel of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette and rev its engine. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Firefighters Demonstrate Rescue Techniques
Firefighter Cari Mace and members of the Los Alamos Fire Department gave a demonstration Friday in front of the Bradbury Science Museum for students attending STEM Day as part of The Next Big Idea festival. Firefighters demonstrated how they conduct rescues from car wrecks. STEM Day is designed to stimulate interest and inspire young people from throughout the state about possible futures in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters participate in The Next Big Idea’s STEM DAY Friday. Photo by Read More
Balloon Glows on Ashley Pond
A large balloon glowed off and on throughout the first half of the Gordons Concert Friday night across Ashley Pond from the band. Photo by Felicia Orth Read More
Los Alamos Family Council Marks 50 Years of Service
Joy Beery, left, and Cheryl Pongratz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Today marks a 50-year milestone for Los Alamos Family Council, Inc.
The behavioral health agency at 1505 15th St., Suite C, incorporated Sept. 14, 1962 as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation.
Today the agency is launching a year-long campaign, to thank the community for its support and to focus attention on the importance of personal and community wellness.
“We want community members, organizations and Los Alamos County to know how much we appreciate their support,” Executive Director Read More
Downtown Banners Display Leslie Bucklin Photos
By Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
New seasonal and Los Alamos welcome banners are being hung downtown on the Central Avenue streetlights.
The old banners were several years old, worn out, and in need of replacing.
A state funded MainStreet grant has helped the County update the banners.
Designed and featuring photographs by Leslie Bucklin, the new banners feature some of Los Alamos’ most notable attractions – summer outdoor activities, historic district, skiing, and community events, as well as stunning area scenery.
By Leslie Bucklin
By Leslie Bucklin
By Leslie Bucklin
By Leslie Bucklin
