Local Glass Recycling Returns Sept. 29
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Starting Sept. 29, residents will once again be able to recycle glass in Los Alamos County through the new drop-off program.
Yellow dumpsters will be placed at the two recycling convenience centers; Sullivan field across from Los Alamos High School and Overlook Park in White Rock for the collection of glass bottles and jars of all colors.
Glass bottles and jars will also be accepted at the Los Alamos County Eco Station.
In order to ensure a successful program, please adhere to these glass recycling requirements:
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The program is limited to glass bottles
County Line Highlights Fall Hours for Shuttle
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Events
County Council Meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers)
What’s on the agenda? It may be a fairly short meeting, with two public hearings on the schedule: one for a liquor license for the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill, and one for designating a lead agency for efforts related to the Manhattan Project National Historic Park. The only business item relates to adoption of property tax rates for calendar year 2012.
Download the agenda here: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/council/Pages/default.aspx
Grand Re-Opening of the Little Theater 11:30 a.m. Read More
CONE ZONE: Week of Sept.10
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Pavement Preservation – Fog Sealing Continues in Quemazon and Western Area
Fog sealing operations will continue in Quemazon on Monday finishing with fog sealing the full length of Quemazon Road. Crews will then move to Western Area: Ridgeway, 47th Street – Trinity to Ridgeway, 49th, and the upper Trinity/Sandia loop.
Flyers will be distributed 48 hours in advance of construction beginning in the Read More
Smith’s Gas Station Takes Shape on Trinity Drive
Smith’s Gas Station on Trinity Drive near 15th Street is moving forward with the installation of new pump islands last week. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.comSept. 29 Fall Fiesta and Mozart on the Rocks: A Big Day at Bandelier
Reconstructed kiva at Alcove House. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 29, Bandelier National Monument is reviving the annual Fall Fiesta so visitors may enjoy Pueblo and Hispanic cultural demonstrations, games, traditional dancing and arts at the park.
The Fiesta was not held in 2011 due to recovery efforts from the Las Conchas Fire and subsequent flooding. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Nature through Art and Culture.”
Entry to Bandelier will be free that day, which is National Public Lands Day.
Bandelier National Monument is making an effort to Read More
Henderson Supporters Distribute Campaign Signs
First thing Friday morning campaign workers for Kristin Henderson began planting signs for her County Council race. More than 80 signs were placed around the area throughout the day. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Crews Keep Roadway Illuminated
Crews work on a light pole next to the tower at the entrance to town Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
‘Lunch with a Leader’ to Feature Nagawiecki and West
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Moonshadow is Friends of the Shelter ‘Pet of the Week’
Moonshadow the cat is available for adoption. Courtesy photo
FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News:
Moonshadow is a friendly, playful older kitten. He and a group of his friends came into the shelter and their family never came back to get them.
They all get along well in the communal cat room at the shelter.
Moonshadow has his first kitten shots, is neutered and ready for his new family.
For information on adopting Moonshadow or other dogs and cats from the shelter, visit https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html
Council Appoints Rick Reiss to Fill Vacant Seat
Los Alamos County Council voted to appoint Rick Reiss to fill the Council position left vacant with the resignation of Ron Selvage in August. Reiss will serve the remaining two years of the term. Municipal Court Judge Alan Kirk swears Reiss in. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily post.com
Councilor Rick Reiss takes his seat at right as Chair Sharon Stover officially adjourns the meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Utilities Manager Briefs Council on Gas Issue
Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith briefs County Council during the public comment section of tonight’s meeting about the status of the approximately 800 local customers left without gas Wednesday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Questions Three Finalists
County Council selected from left, Rick Reiss, Ralph Phelps and Stephen Boerigter from the field of seven applicants to fill a vacancy on Council. Reiss received five votes and Phelps received four votes. Boerigter prevailed in a second round of voting after having tied at three votes with Andrea Cunningham. Each of the three finalists are fielding questions from Council members before the final selection is made this evening to fill the vacancy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Councilors remarked how difficult their decision has been this evening because of the significant Read More
Rick Reiss Makes Case to Council
Rick Reiss – Developer/Serves on Kiwanis Board – Republican. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ralph L. Phelps Makes Case to Council
Ralph L. Phelps – Former County Councilor/Works at LANL – Republican. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Philip H. Kunsberg Makes Case to Council
Philip H. Kunsberg – Businessman/Former LANL Technical Staff Member – Declined to State Political Party during discussion with members of the Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Andrea S. Cunningham Makes Case to Council
Andrea S. Cunningham – Works at LANL/Serves on LAPS Foundation Board – Democrat. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Stephen T. Boerigter Makes Case to Council
Stephen T. Boerigter – Works at LANL/Serves on UNM-LA Advisory Board – Declined to State Political Party. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
John L. Bliss Makes Case to Council
John L. Bliss – Works at LANL – Republican. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Edward R. Birnbaum Makes Case to Council
Council Candidate Edward R. Birnbaum – Former NMSU Faculty/Former LANL Employee – Democrat. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council to Appoint New Member Tonight
County Administrator Harry Burgess speaks with some of the candidates under consideration to fill a vacancy on council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Council is preparing to publicly interview, in Council Chambers this evening, the following local residents who submitted letters of interest to fill a vacancy on Council created by the resignation of Ron Selvage in August:
- Edward R. Birnbaum – Former NMSU Faculty/Former LANL Employee – Democrat;
- John L. Bliss – Works at LANL – Republican;
- Stephen T. Boerigter – Works at LANL/Serves
