Democratic Candidates for Los Alamos County Council Participate in Economic Roundtable
Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Mike Wheeler introduces panelists from left, Democratic Council candidates Michael Redondo, Pete Sheehey and Kristin Henderson who participated in a roundtable event this evening at Democratic Party Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square, in which the sole topic of discussion was the economy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
“We need to be a town that works for all of us,” Council candidate Kristin Henderson said. “If we have a vision for Los Alamos … that helps us prioritize.”
“In my 26 years living Read More
County Unveils New Banners in Downtown Los Alamos
Los Alamos County today unveiled seasonal banners along Central Avenue in Downtown Los Alamos, which have been created from photos taken by County Photographer Leslie Bucklin. The new banners are interspersed with New Mexico MainStreet Banners and each County banner will change with the season and depict a different photograph by Bucklin. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New Mexico MainStreet banners now hang on poles along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Traffic Department workers Chris Montoya and Raymand Baca hang new banners along Read More
East Road Lane Closure Changed to Friday
DPU News:
Due to weather, officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities have indicated that a lane closure scheduled to occur Thursday, Sept. 13 will now occur Friday, Sept 14.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the eastbound traffic lane on East Road near Los Alamos County Fire Station 6 and Tewa Loop will close.
Construction crews replacing a section of natural gas line along the south side of East Road will excavate into the closed lane to tie the new line into the gas distribution system.
No interruption of gas services is expected.
A flagging operation will permit traffic Read More
Community Broadband Survey Begins Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18 and running approximately two weeks, residents in Los Alamos County may be receiving a phone call asking for feedback on the Community Broadband Network project; a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all Los Alamos County citizens, businesses and institutions.
As part of this survey, the County is interested in conducting market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the CBN project Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 14, 2012
Courtesy/NBI
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
Beowulf: Special film presentation of the heroic, epic poem
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library
https://ladailypost.comcontent/special-poetry-gathering-film-performance-beowulf
STEM Student Day 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)
Kids 13–17 years old
Locations:
4 p.m. at Little Theater Madame Curie Performance
5 p.m. at Bradbury Science Museum (pizza for all! Presentation from Mars Rover Scientists, Fire Science Read More
Ashley Pond Park Improvements Coming Soon
Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 in Council Chambers, 475 20th St. to review the 30 percent design plans with Parks Manager Dick McIntyre and consultant Sites Southwest LLC.
Public comment will be accepted during this meeting.
The improvements to Ashley Pond Park are slated for construction beginning February 2013. Design work will wrap up this winter, with a second public meeting at 90 percent design set for mid-November.
The Los Alamos County Council approved Read More
Los Alamos County Among 100 Best Communities for Young People
Chamisa students, teachers, administrators, County officials and community members gather for a group photo following today’s big announcement that County today was named one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAPS News:
- Annual Competition Recognizes Communities that Prioritize Youth Education and Well-Being
Los Alamos County today was named one of America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING.
The national award was given to Los Alamos County to recognize its Read More
BREAKING NEWS: NADG Pulling Out of Trinity
Update 9/12/12 – 2:44 p.m. – Comment from Grubb and Ellis added
A NADG concept drawning of the exterior of a Smith’s Marketplace. Courtesy Photo
By Greg Kendall
In a surprising announcement this morning, Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle reported to KRSN AM 1490 morning show host Nancy Coombs that North American Development Group (NADG) has requested that the Trinity Site development project be legally transferred to the property development arm of Kroger.
If the transfer is approved, NADG would no longer be the developer of Trinity Site, instead Read More
Powering Up the Los Alamos Smart Grid & Smart House
Let the Demo Begin! Powering up the Los Alamos Smart Grid & Smart House
By Greg Kendall
- First international project in the U.S. to demonstrate how to provide a significant proportion of renewable power on the electric grid to meet a community’s residential needs.
A $52 million state‐of‐the‐art, international smart grid project will power up at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at 1925‐D Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos, a high desert residential community of scientists, engineers and their families.
At the event, the New Energy and Industrial Technology and Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan, Read More
Council Adopts Property Tax Rate for 2012
Los Alamos County Budget & Grants Manager Gina Coluzzi addresses Council with regard to property tax rates for calendar year 2012 as certified by the State Department of Finance and Administration. Council voted 7-0 to adopt the property tax rate as presented by Coluzzi. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson listens to Council discuss the property tax rate issue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Taps Historical Society to Lead Manhattan Project National Historic Park Effort
Los Alamos Historical Society Board President Ron Wilkins thanks Council for its confidence in his organization. Council voted 7-0 to designate the Los Alamos Historical Society as the lead agency responsible for communicating the interests and participation of Los Alamos County in the development of the proposed Manhattan Project National Historic Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Approves Liquor License for Pajarito Brewpub & Grill
Pajarito Brewpub & Grill owners from left, Pawel and Dorota Listwan, Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler and Art Baca who represented the estate that owns the license, listen from the audience as the Los Alamos County Council votes 7-0 this evening to approve the liquor license for their new restaurant opening this fall at 614 Trinity Dr., in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims Sept. 15, 2012 ‘Next Big Idea Day’
The Los Alamos County Council has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 as “The Next Big Idea Day” in Los Alamos County. Councilor Rick Reiss presents Suzette Fox of Los Alamos MainStreet and Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation with the official proclamation during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
V-22 Osprey Military Aircraft Visit Los Alamos
V-22 Osprey military aircraft arrived at Los Alamos County Airport today. Three of them buzzed low over the townsite this morning during high altitude training, according to sources at the scene. Courtesy photo
Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Encore Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond
Concert goers pack Ashley Pond this summer. Courtesy Photo
By Russ Gordon
We’re back for a fun-filled weekend. “Ha Ha,” you say. No, it’s the truth! Friday Sept, 14, we have an encore summer concert. LA MainStreet asked us to participate in their Next Big Idea: A Festival of Discovery, Invention & Innovation.
Here’s what we have: 7 p.m. Friday, we’ll be back at Ashley Pond for a concert with Stephanie Hatfield & Hot Mess plus Bill Palmer’s TV Killers, two excellent rock bands from Santa Fe.
Hot Mess is an indie rock band playing mostly original music with a great drummer and loud guitars. Stephanie’s Read More
Underground Work Continues at 15th and Myrtle
County road crews have been installing electrical and communications conduit beneath the area near 15th Street and Myrtle Street. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comWhat’s on Your Mind?
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY COUNCIL News:
Joyce Nichols and her grandson chat with County Council Chair Sharon Stover at the Farmer‘s Market in June. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com.
Staff report
Several Los Alamos County Councilors will be at the Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, to visit with citizens about current projects, issues, and other topics.
The market is located downtown, in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park on Central Avenue.
Sign Code Subject of P&Z Work Session Wednesday
Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12
Community Building Council Chambers, 475 20th St.
I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. DISCUSSION OF SIGN CODE, Gary Leikness, Principal Planner
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is 5:30 p.m., Sept. 26. Read More
Arts in Public Places Board Meets Wednesday
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD AGENDA
4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12
Mesa Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room #3
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT (This section on the agenda is reserved for questions and comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Speakers will be limited to four minutes each.)
III. APP BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes from Aug. 8
IV. CURRENT PROJECTS
A. Discussion and Possible Selection of Animal Shelter Artwork (Nebel and Bossert)
B. Discuss the Content, Format and Publicity for the
Proposed October “Open Call Read More
Initiative, Referendum and Recall Ballot Questions – A Path to Good Governance
By John C. Hopkins, Charter Review Committee Chair
By Chris Chandler, I&R Subcommittee ChairThe Charter Review Committee (CRC) spent more than two years studying the Los Alamos County Charter.
After numerous public meetings and considerable debate, the CRC’s and Los Alamos County Council’s proposals relating to initiative, referendum and recall are now being presented to the voters on the fall ballot.
The CRC approached its study of initiative and referendum (I&R) beginning with the tenet that representative democracy Read More
