Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak Series Presents New Mexico’s Centennial Story Teller Joe Hayes
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
Join Joe Hayes for a family evening of fun and tall tales in English and Spanish at 7 p.m., Thursday July 26 on the lawn at Fuller Lodge, weather permitting, inside if not, presented by Mesa Public Library.
Bring a picnic and come early to get a good spot for this beloved, official New Mexico Centennial storyteller and former teacher with Los Alamos Public Schools.
As Hayes notes, “I’ll tell a selection of favorite stories gleaned from New Mexico’s diverse cultures. I’ve been traveling the state with my stories for more than 30 of the 100 years of statehood, Read More
Cone Zone Update: Week of July 16
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
N.M. 4 Improvements Project
Motorists can expect a relatively open roadway this week with temporary tabs marking driving lanes.
Permanent striping and roadway markings will be placed in approximately two weeks, allowing the latest pavement application adequate time to cure.
As the contractor works to finish up any remaining median or shoulder work, intermittent lane closures can be expected.
The speed limit within the construction area is 30 mph. Please drive defensively and watch for construction vehicles.
Pavement Preservation Program
Crews will Read More
Ribbon Cut on North Mesa Disc Golf Course
Los Alamos County Parks and Trails Division Superintendant Jeff Humpton cuts the ribbon to the entrance of the North Mesa Disc Golf Course Saturday. The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Dvision held the ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated North Mesa Disc Golf Course. A tournament was held after the ceremony with participants from Los Alamos, White Rock and a few non-locals. Visit https:////www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4854&mode=ci for a course description and map. The course is free to the public and open year round. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Board of Public Utilities Meets 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
DPU News:
The Board of Public Utilities is holding its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18.
The meeting is at 170 Central Park Square.
The meeting is open to the public.
On the agenda:
- Approval of Modification of DPU rules and regulations regarding the fee schedule for water hydrant meters
- Cooperation on achieving the County’s sustainability goals
- Electric reliability plan update
- Discussion of sewer project costs and ways to fund continuing sewer budget needs
- Discussion on the board’s sewer budget presentation to Council July 24
- Discussion on utilities manager goals
Shinyribs Brought Ashley Pond Crowd to its Feet Friday
The Shinyribs from Austin, Texas performed Friday night at Ashley Pond as part of Los Alamos County’s Summer Concert Series with Concert Promoter Russ Gordon. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Andy Baumer and Shannon Flynn brave the rain to dance to the music of the Shinyribs at the Friday night Gordons Summer Concert. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Ducks glide across the pond as the Shinyribs band plays in the background. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Kev “Shinyribs” Russel. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Dia Winograd, center, Read More
Wednesday’s Downpour Spurs Back Road Flash Flood
Looking down from Omega Bridge, a grader and front end loader work on West Road near the Ice Rink to clear debris from the flash flood Wednesday evening. The creek coming down Los Alamos Canyon from the Reservoir becomes a raging torrent that uses the roadway as a streambed in flash-flood conditions. Clean up from that flash flood got underway quickly on N.M. 501 (Back Road) following Wednesday’s downpour. Steve Stoddard of Los Alamos reported that he was returning from an excursion in the Jemez about 6 p.m. and found the Back Road closed due to debris. Stoddard had to detour through White Read More
July 18th Board of Public Utilities Meeting Agenda & Possible Quorum July 20th
Board of Public Utilities Meeting – Regular Meeting, July 18th, 2012, 5:30PM, 170 Central Park Square (Tentative agenda)
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III Chair’s Report
IV. Board Member Reports
V. Manager’s Report
VI. County Administrator’s Report
VII. Council Liaison’s Report
VIII. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
IX. Public Hearing
A. Approval of Modification of Department of Public Utilities Rules & Regulations – Fee Schedule for Water Hydrant Meters – Janet Bettinger
X. New Business
A. Cooperation on Achieving the County’s Sustainability Goals – Stephen Tenbrink Read More
2012 High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Set for July 21
Courtesy/LAC
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the 8th Annual High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 21 at the North Mesa Mud Pits.
Games start at 9 a.m., and each team must have six to 12 players, with a minimum of four women.
The cost is $130 per team. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m., Thursday July 19.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173, lacrec@lacnm.us or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: July 13, 2012
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark and Webmaster/Reporter Greg Kendall. Photo by Karen Kendall
The week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com.
Friday, July 13 @ Ashley Pond 7 p.m.
The Shinyribs – Los Alamos Summer Concert Series
Wild Texas country/rock
Two-Artist Exhibition: Sheridan Brown and Janice Parker Muir
2101 Trinity Dr., Suite B-2 (Across from Ashley Pond)
Friday Nights @ the Bradbury Science Museum
Nanoscale Science and Engineering … Explore the world of the smaller
Business Leaders Advocate for LANL Budget
RDCNM News:
A delegation of New Mexico business leaders will travel to Washington D.C. July 16 and 17 to discuss the importance of Los Alamos National Laboratory to the state’s economy.
The delegation will be accompanied by Gov. Susana Martinez’ Chief of Staff Keith Gardner and Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover.
Stover is a member of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities, which traveled to Washington, D.C., on a similar mission in March. .
The current business group plans to meet with New Mexico’s Congressional delegation, staff from key committees in both the U.S. House Read More
West Road Closed Today for Debris Cleanup
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department reports that Wednesday’s rain storm resulted in about a foot of water flowing through Los Alamos Canyon and the Ice Rink parking lot.
County crews had completed barrier work around the rink in June to provide protective measures to the Rink, and the barriers held up well – no water entered the Ice Rink and there is no damage to that structure.
Pavement Division Manager Tom Roach has indicated that DOE has reported they will close West Road today to allow their crews to enter and clean up road debris.
County crews checked Camp May this morning
Los Alamos Municipal Court Closed July 18-20
The Los Alamos Municipal Court will be closed July 18, 19 and 20 for staff to attend training.
Payments due during this period may be mailed to Los Alamos Municipal Court, 2500 Trinity Dr, Ste C, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or some payments may be paid online at https:////www.citepayusa.com/.
The Court will re-open at 8 a.m., Monday July 23. Read More
Flood Waters Rush Through Pajarito Canyon
At 5:20 p.m. today, a flood swept through Pajarito Canyon. Photo by Craig Martin Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
SFNF News:
Effective at 8 a.m., Thursday July 12, the Santa Fe National Forest will go from Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to no fire restrictions forest-wide, to include the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Current monsoon rains and favorable weather forecasts are allowing for the complete lifting of fire restrictions.
“We’ve experienced some of the driest conditions this forest has seen in many years,” said Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor, Maria T. Garcia. “The monsoon rains are a very welcome relief, and I’m glad to see conditions improve enough to lift fire restrictions throughout the Read More
Iris Street Paving Nearing Completion
Heavy equipment is out in force today putting finishing touches to the asphalt on Iris Street, which has been out of commission for several months due to extensive underground utilitiy work as part of the new Municipal Complex project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Natural Resources Committee Approves Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Los Alamos contingent members visited Hanford as part of a Manhattan Project National Historical Park spring conference including from left, Los Alamos Buffalo Tours owner Georgia Strickfaden, County Administrator Harry Burgess and Suzette Fox of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. Photo by Katy Korkos
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee today approved by unanimous consent H.R. 5987, a bipartisan bill introduced by Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04), Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) and Congressman Ben Lujan (NM-03) to establish Read More
Economic Vitality Administrator Meets with Housing Board
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher met with the Los Alamos Housing Partnership Board in White Rock Tuesday to introduce himself and find out ways in which the County might collaborate with LAHP to develop affordable housing locally. LAHP developed the successful Pinon Trails affordable housing project in White Rock several years ago. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Calls for Changes to Contract for Operation of Visitor Centers
Katy Korkos and Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation answer questions from the County Council. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast.
The Contract For General Services, Agreement No. AGR13-3889 with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (dba Los Alamos Meeting & Visitor Bureau), in the amount of $195,480, plus applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the purpose of Visitor Operations And Management Services was pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda.
The Los Alamos Meeting and Visitor Bureau (LAMVB), a program Read More
Council Approves Community Broadband Project Market Survey
County Chief Information Officer Laura Gonzales and IT Project Manager Estevan Gonzales present the need for the Community Broadband Network market survey. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast
In a 5 to 2 vote, the Los Alamos County Council approved a Community Broadband Network (CBN) market survey so that the business plan will include customer input regarding funding, pricing and debt options. The Community Broadband Project is near completion. The engineering design is 90 percent complete. The design review was completed by NI Solutions. The final milestone Read More
Council Unanimously Approves Redefined White Rock Civic Center
Councilor Geoff Rodgers asked for assurance that the rocket ship at Pinon Park will be retained. Anne Laurent, Community & Economic Development Director assured Council the rocket ship would be kept. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com from PAC8 Internet Broadcast.
Los Alamos County Council unanamously the proposed White Rock Civic Center (WRCC) Phase 2 CIP Project in accordance with reduced project scope Option 1 (Distributed Functions on County Property) by using the County-owned Piñon Park site for construction of a new White Rock Branch Library, for in-place renovation and Read More
