Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Offered Sunday Aug. 18 at PEEC
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES & PEEC News:
Courtesy Photo
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is sponsoring a talk on rainwater harvesting at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEECP from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19.
The talk is free and open to the public, with advance registration requested at www.PajaritoEEC.org.
Walk-ins are also welcome. The DPU will provide a free water conservation kit for each participant.
Is your garden thirsty for days, and then overwhelmed by a short cloudburst? Rainwater harvesting can help you store water on those overwhelming Read More
Road Closure Sunday for 19th Annual Kids Triathlon
LOS ALAMOS RECREATION DIVISION News:
The Los Alamos Recreation Division will be holding the 19th annual Kids Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 19.
The following road closure will be in effect: Canyon Road will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15th Street to Central Avenue.
Canyon Road will reopen at 3 p.m. from 15th Street to Central Avenue.
National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Warning
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE News:
UPDATE 9:33 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 11 p.m. for Los Alamos. Avoid flood areas.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the Flash Flood Warning for:
- Northwestern Los Alamos County in north central New Mexico
- Extreme southeastern Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico
- Northeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico
- Northwestern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico
At 8:56 p.m. emergency management officials reported an eight foot surge of water at the Junction of Read More
Tree Trimming to Prevent Power Outages Starts Monday
Preventing power outages and unsafe fire hazards by trimming trees too close to power lines is a safety and reliability priority for the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
The DPU has engaged Allied Tree Service to trim around the overhead power lines in White Rock and Los Alamos starting Monday.
The tree trimming project is anticipated to last two to three months with work beginning at the Ski Hill, then moving to White Rock, then the Los Alamos townsite.
The tree trimming is necessary to prevent trees from coming into contact with power lines and touching un‐insulated wires, which Read More
School Board Work Session Scheduled for Aug. 23
LOS ALAMOS SCHOOL BOARD News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled a work session for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
The agenda items include an update on Title IX, a presentation on Human Resources and a report on test results data by each school site.
The meeting is open to the public.
BREAKING NEWS: Police Corner Fleeing Motorist Suspected of Hitting Bicyclist
Bicyclist Cindy Lawton was knocked over by a hit and run motorist this morning on N.M. 4. Lawton’s husband Jon Bernard, center, was riding behind her and was not hit. The couple’s friend, Scott Wilburn, was driving by and stopped to help. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos Police captured a motorist suspected of knocking over a woman riding her bicycle and then fleeing the scene at about 9:45 a.m. today on N.M. 4.
Suspect Kyle Smith and a passenger are stopped by police on West Jemez Road following a hit and run accident involving a bicyclist. Photo by Read More
CONE ZONE: Road Construction Week of Aug. 20
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.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 1
Work continues on Myrtle between 9th Street and 15th Street. This section of Myrtle is closed to through traffic with flagging operations during the day and two-way traffic at night.
The work zone on Canyon Road will be extended to between NM502 to just south of Nugget. This section is closed to through traffic; however, residential Read More
JJAB Seeks Part-Time Coordinator
LOS ALAMOS JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD News:
Non-profit seeks part-time coordinator. Duties include financial management, board coordination and administration support.
Excellent communication skills required, experience with social services preferred. Submit cover letter and resume to JJAB P.O. Box 4716, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
For more information: www.losalamosjjab.com. Read More
Fire Stations Compete in New Green Team Energy Challenge
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s employee-based “Green Team” has launched a competition between Fire Stations 3, 4 and 6 to challenge them to reduce their electricity and natural gas usage for the next six months — from August through January 2013.
Green Team members launched the competition earlier this month after meeting with firefighters and brainstorming ways that they could save energy.
Ideas included such simple steps as turning off lights when leaving a room or better managing AC/heating usage.
“There was definitely some enthusiasm and competiveness that came Read More
Help Firefighters Give MD the Boot!
Los Alamos Fire Department is collecting donations today at the Smith’s in Los Alamos for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
From left, Keith Garcia, Bert Quintana, Matt Cionek, Robert Ortega and Ed Hunter. Photo by Karen Kendall/ladailypost.com
County Line Highlights Dedication & Groundbreaking
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News
Council Meeting on Tuesday
What’s on the agenda? A discussion about management options for the new Creative District is likely to be the main discussion when the meeting begins in Chambers at 7 p.m. – streamed live on our Council webpage and broadcast on PAC-8 television, too! Download the agenda here: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/council/Pages/default.aspx
Art Dedication at the Justice Center on Wednesday
Have you seen it yet? The “Scale of Justice” will be formally dedicated by the Arts in Public Places Board at 3 p.m. in front of Read More
Smith’s Annual Chile Roasting Operation is Underway
Smith’s Food and Drug Center employee Avi spent Friday running the two chile roasters outside the Central Avenue store. Smith’s annual roasting operation kicked off Thursday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Avi loads the roaster with fresh green chile. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Avi bags roasted chile. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Galey Bland Launches New Skincare Business
Galey Bland, center, is an independent consultant for a line of dermatology-based skincare products called Rodan & Fields Dermatologists. She cut the ribbon for her new business recently at the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Bland at galeyj@msn.com. Photo by Katy Korkos/Chamber Read More
Local Organizations and Businesses Partner to Help Students
Local organizations and businesses join together to help students. First row from left, Joyce Nickols (Self Help, Inc.), Ellen Ben-Naim (Otowi Station Bookstore) and Alison Walters (Rotary.) Second row from left, Rick Garland (Masonic Temple), Judy Goldie (Rotary) and Jane Phillips (Rotary.) Third row from left, Lewis Muir (Rotary), Mary Burns (Rotary), Linda Anderson (Rotary) Steve Ciddio (Rotary) and Linda Hull (Rotary.) Not pictured: Brian Newnam (Rotary) and a representative of REMAX of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Police Douse Local Firefighters!
With a final score of 13-11, Los Alamos Police officers reined victorious today over Los Alamos Firefighters in a baseball game played at Overlook Park. The game was a continuation of a Fourth of July matchup that ended abruptly when a fire broke out at the New Beginnings Church on East Road. Fire Chief Troy Hughes, far left, and Police Chief Wayne Torpy, third from left, congratulate the players for giving it their best effort. Photo by Kateri Morris
Police Lt. Jason Wardlow Herrera smacks a fly ball as Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider holds his catchers mitt and watches the ball sail away. Photo by Read More
County Settles Stepan Case
Photo: Diana Stepan
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos County has settled the sex discrimination case brought by former Assistant County Administrator Diana Stepan.
The County issued the following statement today regarding the settlement: “Los Alamos County and former employee Diana Stepan reached a settlement agreement on Aug. 1, 2012. The settlement addresses a claim that Stepan had filed last year against the County and former Acting County Administrator Randy Autio after her termination of employment. The County was represented in the settlement by the New Mexico Self-Insurer’s Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Ken Johnson Withdraws from Council Race
Ken Johnson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Democratic candidate Ken Johnson officially withdrew his name from the Los Alamos County Council race, filing his paperwork with the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office late this morning.
Johnson shared with the Los Alamos Daily Post his reasons for leaving the race.
“A confluence of events in recent months has made it highly likely that I will be moving away from Los Alamos in the fairly near future,” Johnson said. “Consequently, if elected to the council, I would be unable to complete my term. As Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Opens 2012 Headquarters
The newly leased headquarters of the Los Alamos County Democratic Party in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
UPDATE: The Democratic Headquarters will open to the public with regular hours begining Saturday, Aug. 25.
The Los Alamos County Democratic Party inked a deal this afternoon to lease a space in Central Park Square for its 2012 campaign headquarters.
“We are very excited to have a central location where we can conduct the party’s business,” Chair Michael Wheeler said.
The 2,700-square-foot space at 140 Central Park Square is comprised of a large open area, 5 individual Read More
Advancing Lives: Our Journey to Excellence
Los Alamos Board of Education President Kevin Honnell welcomes staff back to school Monday. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos School Board President Kevin Honnell welcomed the staff back to school Monday morning, Aug. 13. The annual event includes a “Back to School” breakfast for staff and opening remarks from Superintendent Gene Schmidt.
In his remarks, Honnell praised staff for the high quality and important work that they do.
“Los Alamos is a recognized leader in education,” he said.
“What makes a school excellent?” Honnell asked before answering his own question, “iPads, Smartboards, Read More
Steve Wells Details Elements of Business Success
Andy Andrews, left, president of the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network, introduces LANB President Steve Wells who gave a presentation to community members and entrepreneurs gathered at The Hive Thursday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos National Bank President Steve Wells isn’t an entrepreneur but he knows quite a few. In fact, thousands of people with business ideas have sat across the desk from Wells over the last 35 years.
“I’ve seen some of those ideas turn people into millionaires and I’ve seen people go broke,” Read More
