In Honor of Today’s Transit of Venus…
Bananarama from the 80s: VenusDon't forget to vote today. Join the Los Alamos Daily Post this evening for up to the minute election results and live (well, nearly live) candidate and news-maker interviews from the Los Alamos County Justice Center.
View the Transit of Venus starting at 4:30 p.m. from the Bradbury Museum, UNM-Los Alamos and PEEC.
Special protective sunglasses may be purchased to view the Sun from Otowi Station Bookstore and PEEC.
Missing today's event means waiting 100 plus years for the next one … that's a long wait. Read More
DPU Explains Brief Power Outages
DPU News:
A burned jumper at West Diamond Drive and Trinity Drive caused a power outage at 4:15 p.m. Monday for about 100 customers in the Western area, according to officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
Elsewhere on the circuit, recloser activity caused momentary power blinks, which were reported from customers at the Ski Hill, Mesa Public Library and other sites.
Power was restored at 5 p.m. to those areas
At 4 a.m. today, an underground line fault caused a power outage on Cheryl and Connie streets in White Rock, affecting about 40 people.
Power was restored by 7 a.m. Read More
County Council to Review EEOC Ruling in Closed Session
COUNTY News:
County Council Chair Sharon Stover said that Council will review in closed session June 12, last week’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruling regarding former Assistant County Administrator Diana Stepan’s charges against Los Alamos County.
The EEOC found the County guilty of sex discrimination as well as retaliation against Stepan.
Stepan filed a grievance against former County Administrator Tony Mortillaro. She was fired Jan. 3, 2011.
Attorney Sam Bregman spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post about the EEOC ruling in his client’s favor. Read More
Upcoming County Meetings & Events
- 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 6 – PLACE follow up public meeting on results of their March visit, UNM LA Lecture Hall
- 9 a.m., Saturday, June 9 – Los Pueblos Park Improvements (dog park), at the park
- 6 p.m., Monday, June 11 – White Rock MP Implementation Committee, WR Town Hall
- 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 – Airport Master Plan – Public Mtg #1, Council Chambers
- 9:30-11 a.m., Thursday, June 21 – Councilors at Farmer’s Market
- 5:15 p.m, Thursday, June 21 – CIP Business Mtg, Council Chambers
- 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 21 – Environmental
PLACE to Report Back to Community
LACDC News:
Imagine a place in our downtown designed to address housing and other needs of our early career “idea people” … scientists, technologists, artists and innovators of all type … and entrepreneurs.
What would it look like? Where might be a good location? What related amenities would benefit both the residents and the larger community?
The Los Alamos Creative District Steering Committee facilitated by Los Alamos MainStreet has been putting thought and effort into these and other questions.
An early outcome from this work was a visit to Los Alamos in March Read More
Summerfest Kicks Off Pajarito Mountain’s Summer Season
Nearly perfect weather along with the music of the Blue Hornets helped make Pajarito Mountain Summerfest 2012 a huge success Saturday. The event included beers from 15 New Mexico microbrewers, a meadery and a nano distiller, as well as a microbrewer from Colorado. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Throngs of partygoers took advantage of the free Atomic City shuttles departing every 30 minutes from Sullivan Field to the Pajarito Mountain Summerfest 2012 event Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lightning Blamed for Local Power Outage Today
Early reports indicate a burnt jumper on Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive due to lightning is believed to be the cause of a partial power outage today.
Portions of Western Area, Ski Hill and radio towers were partially without power for about 30 minutes late this afternoon. Power surged on and off multiple times South of Ashley Pond near Downtown Los Alamos.
Department of Public Utilities electric linemen completed repair work and report that power was fully restored 15 minutes ago.
Los Alamos County Launches Campaign to Educate Tourism-Industry Employees about Area
COUNTY News:
County Announces New Top Attorney, Community Services Director
East Park Closed for Paving Through June 20
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
County Pavement crews will begin paving the East Park parking lot Monday, June 4.
Paving activities will require the park to be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily for approximately two weeks.
Activity at the site on Monday will be limited to equipment staging as crews prepare for paving. Paving operations are scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 5, weather permitting, and should conclude by Wednesday, June 20.
The East Park pavilion cannot be reserved for events on weekdays, but will be available for use on the weekends.
Temporary access will be provided to the dog park and Read More
Images for Fire Gate Poems: Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Photographs
Mesa Public Library Art Gallery News:
Images for Fire Gate Poems: Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Photographs. By Henry C. Finney
Mesa Public Library Art Gallery from June 3-29
Public Reception and Poetry Reading on Friday, June 8 7:00-8:30 PM, A Los Alamos Friday Night Out Event
Henry Finney is truly a Renaissance man: artist, writer, anthropologist, Zen meditation teacher, educator, husband and parent. All of these parts combine in the current exhibition to create a compelling visual and spiritual experience for the viewer.
In 2011, Finney published a book of his poetry, The Fire Read More
Las Conchas Fire Order Closures To Be Lifted
Editors Note: The following update was posted to the Los Alamos Trails Group on Facebook by Lynn Bjorklund, Espanola Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest
The Forest Supervisor will sign the revised Las Conchas Fire order sometime on Monday, June 4th. For those of us in Los Alamos this means that the closure will be entirely lifted for Los Alamos County. For the Jemez District, it will be entirely lifted for non motorized travel. Most of the Jemez District Forest Service roads will still be closed to motorized travel. The roads within the Jemez that will be “exempted” meaning Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Agenda – June 4, 2012
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING—AGENDA
5:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2012
White Rock Branch Library
133 Longview Avenue
1. Call to order
2. Public comment/correspondence (for items not on the agenda)
3. Board Business
A. Review and approval of the minutes of May 7, 2012
4. Chair and Board Members’ Reports
A. Chair’s Report
i. Update on filling of upcoming vacancies
ii. Report on BCC luncheon
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CONE ZONE: Week of June 4
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.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 1
Canyon Rd between East Road (NM502) and the Myrtle Green continues to be closed to through traffic. Residential access to this area will be maintained; however, residents who park on Canyon Road are asked to park off-street or on a nearby side street. Residents can expect flagging operations on Canyon Rd during the day time, and two-way traffic at night. Read More
Sidewalk Obstruction Removal Program
By Thomas Roach, Pavement Division Manager, Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County would like to solicit the cooperation of property owners to voluntarily remove vegetation along sidewalks. Invasive weeds will be a problem this summer, so the county asks everyone to pull, spray, or otherwise control weeds and grass on their property and adjacent to sidewalks.
The idea behind this program is to create a clear zone – a clear walking path for at least two people to walk side by side along a sidewalk. Property owners are responsible for clearing the sidewalk that runs adjacent to Read More
County Council to Hold Special Session Monday
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY COUNCIL News:
The Los Alamos County Coucil will hold a special session at noon Monday, June 4 in Council Chambers.
The agenda for the special session includes:
- Public Comment
- Approval of Agenda
- Business
A. Approval of County Administrator’s Selection of Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan as Community Services Director. Presented by Harry Burgess, County Administrator
B. Possible Council Action on Appointment of County Attorney and Possible Approval of Employment Agreement. Presented by Council Read More
Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum Entertain Los Alamos
Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum play to a large crowd during the County’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Concert Promoter Russ Gordon, right, with Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Tara Key, Melissa Duke, Rita Brake, and Jamie Duke (members of the 1st Baptist Church of Los Alamos) offer free cotton candy at the Summer Concert on Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Tom Rozum plays the mandolin. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Laurie Lewis plays the violin. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Laurie Lewis takes some time between sets to chat and sign autographs. Photo Read More
BREAKING NEWS: EEOC Finds in Favor of Former Assistant County Administrator Diana Stepan
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rendered its decision late Thursday in the case of former Assistant County Administrator Diana Stepan’s charges against Los Alamos County.
The EEOC found the County guilty of sex discrimination as well as retaliation against Stepan who was fired Jan. 3, 2011 after filing a grievance against former County Administrator Tony Mortillaro.
Attorney Sam Bregman spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post a short time ago about the EEOC ruling in his client’s favor.
“We are very pleased and not surprised with the decision of the EEOC,” Read More
“Health Speak Out” Town Hall Seeks Public Comment
The Los Alamos Community Health Council (LACHC) is sponsoring a “Health Speak Out” Town Hall Meeting noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday June 11 in the Los Alamos Community Building on the corner of 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The goal of the Town Hall is to gather information from a wide range of health care consumers about their needs, health care experiences and recommendations.
LACHC will also share a summary of its 2011-2012 LACHC Los Alamos County Health Profile.
Bring your own brown bag lunch. Drinks will be supplied.
Seating is limited. RSVP to deborahfgill@gmail.com by Friday June 8. Read More
Santa Fe National Forest, Valles Caldera and Los Alamos County Fire Restrictions
UPDATED FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Los Alamos County Fire and Smoking Restrictions
Effective June 1, 2012
Building, maintaining or using an open fire is prohibited on all Los Alamos County lands except within developed campsites (concrete pad with metal fire ring), metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable on North Mesa campgrounds, at Overlook Park and at any park within Los Alamos County.
Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Read More
