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Council Walks Away From Buying Diamond Drive Properties

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Los Alamos County Council voted 5-2 to pass on purchasing three properties shown here Wednesday morning on Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Plans for Los Alamos County to purchase the properties at 1183, 1377 and 1399 Diamond Drive were shot down during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night.

The motion to purchase the Diamond Drive properties for approximately $9.8 million failed to pass 5-2; Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilor Keith Lepsch voted in favor.

County Manager Anne Laurent Read More

Rebecca & Christopher Rutherford Team Up With Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters To Host Toys For Tots Drive

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Christopher Rutherford, 11, invites the community to drop off toys this week at Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters in Central Park Square, for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Courtesy photo

Drop off toys this week at Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters in Central Park Square, for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Rebecca Rutherford and her son Christopher, 11, of Los Alamos have teamed up with Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters to collect toys this week for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

The community is encouraged to drop off toys this week Read More

Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Thanks Council

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From the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition:

We would like to publicly share our letter sent to the County Council today to thank them for listening and to seek proactive engagement on improving the local business environment.

Dear Los Alamos County Council,

On behalf of the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition and the many community members who voiced their concerns, we sincerely thank you for voting no on the proposed purchase of the Diamond Drive properties. Your 5-2 decision shows your commitment to listening to your constituents and prioritizing transparency, public engagement, and Read More

Council Declines Purchase Of Diamond Drive Property

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COUNTY News:

In a vote of 5-2 at Tuesday night’s meeting, the Los Alamos County Council declined to purchase the property under consideration on Diamond Drive across from Los Alamos High School.

Councilors Theresa Cull, Melanee Hand, Suzie Havemann, Randall Ryti and David Reagor voted against the purchase, while Denise Derkacs and Keith Lepsch voted for it.

Read the full story in the Los Alamos Daily Post print edition on Thursday.

 

 

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State Environment Enforcement Watch Alert: 164 Actions Initiated; 59 Resolved In November 2024  

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) today released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of November 2024. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases.

Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved. The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.

“Improper disposal of solid waste is a significant problem that impacts Read More

Governor On RFP For Fairgrounds Redevelopment Plan

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From the Office of the Governor:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced plans to seek proposals for master plan to redevelop the New Mexico State Fairgrounds and transform 236 acres of state-owned land in central Albuquerque to potentially include housing, commerce, entertainment venues and more.

Standing with New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez, Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, New Mexico State Fair Commission Chairman Eric Serna and other state and local leaders, the governor said the request for proposals (RFP) will usher Read More

LACDC Shares Thoughts On Diamond Drive Property Issue

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By LAUREN MCDANIEL, LACDC Executive Director
On Behalf of the LACDC Executive Committee
Staff Lauren McDaniel and David Jolly, Board Members Carol A. Clark, Craig Wehner, Tracie Stratton, Karen Easton, Bill Wadt

After speaking with some County representatives, and hearing from business owners on the topic of the possible Diamond Drive property purchase, it’s clear there are well-intentioned people who are energized about moving forward with community development plans and achieving priorities on the County’s Strategic Plan. We appreciate this enthusiasm and understand what the County Read More

Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Issues Input To Council For Decision On Diamond Drive Property Purchase

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Members of the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition speaking and waiting to speak at the public forum held Tuesday evening at SALA Event Center. Coalition members from left, Allan Saenz, Anna Dillane, Kevin Holsapple, Carolyn Cowan and John Courtright. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Local business owners share experiences interacting with County staff during Tuesday evening’s public forum hosted by the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition at SALA Event Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From Los Alamos Local Business Coalition:

Dear Los Alamos County Council, Read More

Scenes Around Town On Small Business Saturday 2024

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Scene of shoppers on Small Business Saturday Nov. 30, 2024, inside Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse in Central Park Square. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Manager Teri Nixon packages gifts for shoppers on Small Business Saturday at the Lobby Shop inside Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Boomerang Owner Anna Dillane, left, with Heather Elliott preparing for shoppers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Village Arts Qwner Ken Nebel discusses framing options with a shopper at his shop on DP Road on Small Business Saturday. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More