Electric Upgrades Underway on Deacon Street
DPU Work
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ electric linemen will begin trenching on Deacon Street today, March 14, to install new electric lines to upgrade circuit 14.
This circuit services the eastern portion of the Los Alamos townsite.
Crews will trench 120 feet at the intersection of Deacon Street and 17th Street to install the new lines.
Work will continue for several days. No interruption of power is required at this time. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to be attentive to the work zone, as work proceeds.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the county-owned Read More
Letter to the Editor: Over-intervention Instills Culture of Fear in Children
By REID PRIEDHORSKYI read (Superintendent) Gene Schmidt’s recent letter with some concern.
I myself had two issues at LAHS that today would, it seems, be made into Very Big Deals, but at the time (late 90’s)
Letter to the Editor: Student Safety is Non-negotiable
By Dr. GENE SCHMIDTIn the past two weeks, three middle school students were disciplined for bringing knives to school.
These incidents were reported in the local media as “deadly weapons.” The Los Alamos School Board has established very strict policies regarding weapons on campus to ensure student safety at all times.
By school policy definition, any item or device which may be used as a weapon, including pocket knives (regardless of size) are considered weapons.
By school policy definition, any weapon which is capable of producing death or great bodily harm is Read More
Los Alamos Police Set to Host ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ April 27
Courtesy/DEA
LAPD News:
Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris and his team at the Los Alamos Police are set to host a “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., April 27 in the east parking lot of Los Alamos Medical Center, 3917 West Road.
The local event is being conducted as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s national “Prescription Drug Take Back Day.”
This is a great opportunity for citizens who have accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.
In the four previous Take-Back events, DEA in conjunction Read More
Los Alamos County Fire Stations Significantly Reduce Energy Usage as a Result of Energy Conservation Competition
Los Alamos Fire Department Flyer: An example of one of the fliers posted in the participating fire stations to promote energy conservation. Courtesy/LAC
Fire Energy Competition Scoreboard: The scoreboard that was posted in each fire house, from early in the competition. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
After a six-month fire department energy conservation competition that approached the heat and intensity of a five-alarm fire the winner is … Fire Station 4!
Fire Station 4 on Diamond Drive near the Los Alamos County Golf Course, reduced its electricity usage an average of 30 percent per Read More
