Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2012
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Aug. 31 at 1:34 p.m. / A 42-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was the victim of larceny in the 600 block of 43rd Street. The estimated loss is less than $20,000. The matter is under investigation.
GERALD HECK
Sept. 1 at 5:50 a.m. / Police arrested Gerald Heck, 34, of Los Alamos near Diamond Drive and Urban Street and charged him with DWI, speeding, driving on a suspended or revoked license Read More
Breaking News: 27 Los Alamos Firefighters Fall Sick Saturday Night Following Roast Pork Dinner
Los Alamos Elks Lodge. File photo
By Carol A. Clark
The New Mexico Environment Department is investigating the source of an intestinal sickness that struck 27 Los Alamos Firefighters Saturday night.
The firefighters fell ill after eating a roast pork dinner provided to them by the Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 at 1601 Trinity Dr.
“The Elks invited firefighters and police officers as a way to thank us for the work we did during the Las Conchas Fire,” Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said in an interview today with the Los Alamos Daily Post. “The Elks were a tremendous supporter of Read More
Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Opening This Fall!
Restaurateur Patrick Mockler-Wood stands in the center of the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Thursday, which is set to open later this fall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The highly anticipated opening date of the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill is drawing near. Partner Patrick Mockler-Wood invited the Los Alamos Daily Post on Thursday to tour progress at the new eatery at 614 Trinity Dr.
“We are opening later this fall and are very excited to have the community finally get to come in and enjoy this restaurant,” Mockler Wood said.
The Jemez Mountains are the Read More
Nona Bowman Hosts Event for Hall
About 25 people attended a campaign meeting hosted by former Los Alamos County Councilor Nona Bowman for Rep. Jim Hall Thursday night at her home. Hall, a Republican running for the District 43 House seat gave a short presentation on current issues in New Mexico state government, answered questions and spent time with individual voters over refreshments. Photo by Christina SierkPlanting Bulbs this Fall Helps Students Next Spring
From left, Rotarians Alison Walters, Chris Sierk and Linda Hull sell flower bulbs for a Club fundraiser Friday at Los Alamos National Bank. The Club will sell bulbs again from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 in front of CB FOX on Central Avenue and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 27 and 28 and Oct. 5 at LANB. Flower bulb selections include mixed crocus, grape hyacinths, daffodils, red tulips and pink tulips. Proceeds benefit year-end Los Alamos High School student awards. Photo by Gil Butler Read More
Richard Campaigns at Annual Cuba Fiestas
District 43 Democratic House candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard greets voters at this weekend’s annual Cuba Fiestas. Courtesy photo Read More
Sec Sandoval Chalk Walk is Sept. 15
Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council will host the third Sec Sandoval Chalk Walk Sept. 15, “where the sidewalk ends … and your imagination begins.“
The event is a festival and celebration of chalk drawing, the artistic process and, of course, all the local, creative, talented individuals who make Los Alamos an unusual and quietly exotic place to call home.
Join the LAAC for a celebration of art and community on the sidewalks behind Fuller Lodge in collaboration with The Next Big Idea.
Special prizes will be awarded to an entrant in each category selected by Read More
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
Democracy or Plutocracy?
WeArePeopleHere! News:
Democracy or Plutocracy?
The public is invited to attend a 30 minute power point presentation “Reviving Democracy,” created by the grassroots group in Santa Fe, WeArePeopleHere!.
It sets the stage for a conversation about the disastrous effects of wealth inequality on American politics, Congress, the legislation and local democracy.
How can the American people reverse the effects of government by and for the very wealthy? How can they best continue to care about the common good?
Join the conversation and be a part of coalition-building around the state. 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.comNearly 200 People Flock to Book Fair
Los Alamos residents Earl and Linda Hoffman leave with their purchase Saturday from the Book Fair at Fuller Lodge sponsored by the Los Alamos Historical Museum and its publishing arm, Bathtub Row Press. More than 20 book publishers and authors from throughout the state participated in the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan and Board President Ron Wilkins welcomed nearly 200 community members to Saturday’s Book Fair at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Saturday’s Book Fair Read More
Cyndi Wells Competes in Ironman Sunday
Cyndi Wells of Los Alamos at the Ironman in Madison, Wis. finish line, which she will compete in tomorrow, raising money for the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Sunday, Sept. 9, Cyndi Wells of Los Alamos will compete in the Ironman in Madison, Wis. (https:////ironmanwisconsin.com/). The race will likely take her more than 15 hours to finish, she said.
Wells explained that it has been a hard summer with the loss of her beloved dog, Hana Dog, and too much work at her store, Pet Pangaea, to train properly.
“In remembrance of our former CCO Hana Dog, some great Read More
Sept. 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
LWV News:
GOP Headquarters Grand Opening is Sept. 15
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Republican Party is hosting the grand opening celebration of its headquarters at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1362 Trinity Dr., Suite D1, just north of Viola’s Restaurant.
The community is invited to attend the grand opening and meet Jefferson Byrd, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District.
Several Republican candidates running for state and local offices also will be on hand to speak with the public.
Free hot dogs and refreshments will be served.
The Los Alamos GOP Headquarters is now open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday Read More
Mountain’s Student Newspaper Project Part 15
Editor’s note: This is the final edition of a 15-part series featuring newspapers created by sixth grade students in teacher Michele Altherr’s gifted class at Mountain Elementary School.
This newspaper features the intelligent attributes of the gorilla as reported and published by Mountain Elementary School 6th grade student Riana Foley.
