Public Invited to Saturday Book Fair at Fuller Lodge
LAHM News:
The Los Alamos Historical Museum and its publishing arm, Bathtub Row Press, are sponsoring a book fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 in Fuller Lodge.
More than 20 book publishers and authors from throughout the state are participating.
These book publishers and authors are excited about coming to Los Alamos because of its reputation as an intellectual community where people read books.
The Los Alamos Historical Museum and Bathtub Row Press hopes to make this an annual event and to eventually include writing and publishing workshops and other book-related pursuits.
The public Read More
Los Alamos Little Theatre Grand Re-Opening Sept. 14
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to join the Los Alamos County Council and County staff at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 for the Grand Re-Opening of the Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar Dr.
Refreshments will be served and community members will be able to view a brief showing of the Performing Art Center’s latest play, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.”
Background:
Several years ago, County staff was approached about replacing the roof due to leaks. The LALT roof and siding were constructed during the 1970’s.
Facilities staff Read More
Utilities Board Possible Quorum and Meeting Dates
DPU News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities may attend the following events:
Los Alamos Smart Grid & Smart House ribbon cutting ceremony
2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Smart House, 1925-D Trinity Dr.; and
No board action will be taken. A quorum may be present.
Board of Public Utilities Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 2012
DPU Conference Room @ 170 Central Park Square
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III Chair’s Report
IV. Board Member Reports
V. Manager’s Report Read More
Reception/Gallery Walk for Physiocartographies Sept. 15
Bill Gilbert: Physiocartographies @ Mesa Public Library Art Gallery through Sept. 27.
Started in 2003 in the field with the Land Arts of the American West mobile studio, the physiocartographies series combines the abstraction of cartographic maps with the physical act of walking the surface of the planet to create portraits of place.
Bill Gilbert follows prescribed paths across the landscape using a GPS unit to navigate and record points, a camera to shoot images and a digital recorder to capture sounds.
The final works appear as reconstructed maps, videos and installations.
Join Read More
North Mesa Loses Gas
LOS ALAMOS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES News:
More than 1,000 Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ customers on North Mesa lost natural gas just before noon today.
Gas construction work in the Kwage Mesa area, specifically a pipeline tie-in, unexpectedly depressurized the gas line feeding the North Mesa neighborhood.
DPU crews began an extensive restoration effort around 12:30 p.m., which includes shutting gas valves to each North Mesa customer, pressurizing the line, and revisiting each customer to turn gas back on and relight appliances.
Crews will be working around the clock Read More
West Nile Virus Cases in New Mexico to Date
OEM News:
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease. Human cases of the disease have been reported every year in New Mexico since 2003. August and September are peak times for West Nile cases in New Mexico.
New Human Cases in New Mexico by County:
Six new cases have been reported since Aug. 29, bringing the total for this year to 14 cases:
- 78-year-old man from Dona Ana County. Uncomplicated Fever
- 59-year-old man from Lea County. Uncomplicated Fever
- 79-year-old man from Sandoval County. Encephalitis/Meningitis
- 9-year-old boy from Dona Ana County. Encephalitis/Meningitis
- 72-year-old man
Rotarians, Guests and Candidates Hear Economic Vitality Talk by Greg Fisher of Los Alamos County
Rotarian Lewis Muir chats with Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administratorr Greg Fisher, who delivered a talk at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Council candidates on both sides of the aisle listen to County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher speak about the progress the County has made and the challenges yet to overcome in terms of infrastructure, attracting new business, affordable housing and similar issues. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Grand Opening is Sept. 28
Los Alamos County will host a grand opening celebration at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at the site of the newly constructed White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. The event is open to the public and also commemorates the completion of road work along N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Special Poetry Gathering: Film Performance of Beowulf
J. R. Skelton’s illustration in the children’s book ”Stories of Beowulf” (H. E. Marshall). Published in New York in 1908 by E. P. Dutton & Company
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
September is Arts and Culture Month in Los Alamos and Mesa Public Library is pleased to show a film performance of Beowulf, the heroic, epic poem dated from between 800-1100, in the original Anglo Saxon with modern English subtitles featuring Benjamin Bagby.
This special event is part of the regular library program, Poetry Gatherings, hosted by local poet and UNM LA teacher, Jane Lin, which Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Bids Lt. Larry Romero Farewell at Friday Ceremony
Lt. Larry Romero with farewell gifts he received during his retirement ceremony Friday honoring his dedication and service to the Los Alamos Fire Department, Los Alamos community and Los Alamos National Laboratory. “These 22 years came in the blink of an eye,” Romero said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Lt. Larry Romero and from left, his daughter Miranda and his wife Melissa listen as Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider speak of Romero’s important contributions to the Los Alamos Fire Department during his 22 years of service. Photo Read More
Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Board Meets Wednesday
The Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Board meets 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 in the Curtis Room in Fuller Lodge.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA:
Call to Order / Roll Call / Introduction of guests
Public Comment – topics not on the agenda
Approval of Minutes: Aug. 1
Items for discussion and possible action:
Signage for historic area – Greg Fisher
Ashley Pond briefing and update – Dick McIntyre
Historic Homestead Tour closeout
Historic Sculptures Master Plan related activities
Post Office NHR Listing
Planning for lecture on tax benefits of historic preservation
Working Group Read More
Madame Marie Curie to Visit Los Alamos
LOS ALAMOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
In a series of performances from Sep. 11 through 14, storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak will portray perhaps the most famous of women scientists, Madame Marie Curie (née Maria Skłodowska.)
Madame Curie changed the world in which we live through her discovery of radium and radioactivity. Through collaboration with the medical community, she and her husband Pierre discovered and established the first successful radiation treatments of cancer.
Simply through her own passion and perseverance, Marie Curie opened the doors of science to women worldwide. Read More
County Council and Staff Complete Busy August
County workers near 15th Street in late August. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council, staff and road and construction crews worked on the following list of projects throughout August:
- Covered Rodeo Arena: contract was awarded Aug. 7;
- Golf Course Community Building: ground breaking held Aug. 28;
- NEDO Smart House: exterior stucco started – ribbon cutting is Sept. 17;
- Municipal Building Complex: interior stud framing is nearly complete on all floors. Store fronts and glazing are underway;
- White Rock Visitor Center: Contractor is starting
Bandelier Visitor Center and Atomic City Transit Shuttle Go To Fall Hours
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott has announced fall and winter hours for the Bandelier Visitor Center and the Atomic City Transit shuttle service.
“The days are getting shorter, and Labor Day weekend is traditionally the end of our summer hours,” Lott said. “Starting Tuesday Sept. 4, the Bandelier Visitor Center will be closing at 5:30 p.m., and then on Oct. 1 it will be closing at 4:30 p.m.”
New Hours:
- Sept. 4 through Sept. 30, the Atomic City Transit shuttle service will run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from White Rock to Bandelier National
Library Board Meets Monday Sept. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 4.
The will be at the White Rock Branch Library, 133 Longview Dr., in White Rock.
Agenda:
Call to order
Public comment/correspondence (for items not on the agenda)
Appreciation for Outgoing Chair
Board Business
Welcome new and returning Board members
Election of officers
Review and approval of the minutes of Aug. 6, 2012
Chair and Board Members’ Reports
Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
White Rock Plan Implementation Committee Liaison Report
Fuller Lodge Read More
Transportation Board Meets Sept. 6
COUNTY News:
The Transportation Board will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Public Works Conference Room, 2101 Trinity Dr. Suite A2.
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Public Comment (for items not on the agenda)
Approval of Transportation Board Minutes
Aug. 9, 2012
New Business
Villa Street Traffic Calming Discussion
Transit Five Year Update and Presentation to include Computer Aided Dispatch System and Potential Ski Hill Service
Old Business
Alternative Fleet Fuels: Continued Discussion
Staff Report
N.M. 502/Trinity Design Update
B. Eastern Area Project
C. NM4 Construction Read More
Candidates React to Firefighters’ Union Endorsement
ELECTION 2012 News:
By Carol A. Clark
Incumbent County Council candidate Vincent Chiravalle and Council candidate Pete Sheehey have responded to request for comment from the Los Alamos Daily Post following Friday’s announcement by the Los Alamos Firefighters Association – IAFF Local 3279, that its membership elected to endorse them as well as House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard for the November General Election:
Vincent Chiravalle
“I am happy and honored to receive the endorsement of our firefighters. I want to thank the union membership for their Read More
Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week: 2 Step
Pet of the Week: “2 Step” is a 1-year-old, neutered male brindle boxer/shepherd mix. Described as a “really, really nice dog,” 2 Step seems to love the dog park and is friendly, active and good with people. The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, has a large selection of on-site adoptable pets available. Check out www.petfinder.com/shelters/nm07.html to view photos of available pets. Contact the Shelter at (505) 662-8179. Courtesy/LACASGolden Acrobats Perform Sept. 15 in Los Alamos
The Golden Acrobats perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School. The event is a fundraiser for the 2013 Gordons’ Summer Concert Series. The Los Alamos Daily Post is sponsoring the event. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children under 16. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5 at CB FOX, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and the Del Norte Credit Union offices in Los Alamos, White Rock and Espanola. For more information, visit russ@gordonssummerconcerts.com Courtesy/RG Read More
CONE ZONE: Traffic Conditions Week of Sept. 3
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Pavement Preservation – Fog Sealing Moves to North Community and Quemazon
Fog sealing operations will occur Tuesday and Wednesday on North Community streets including 45, 46, 47, 48, White, Urban – North Road to 48, and Sycamore.
Crews will then move to Quemazon on Wednesday and Thursday on streets south of Brisa del Bosque: Tranquillo, Hermosura, Sereno, Sonrisa, and Solana. Followed by Read More
