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‘Sun Sticks & Mud’ at Authors Speak March 28

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‘Paquime,’ one of the photographs in ‘Sun Sticks & Mud: 1,000 Years of Earth Building in the Desert Southwest.’ Photo by Steve Fitch

LIBRARY News:

“We Who Are Clay” activities continue with a special Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak presentation at 7 p.m., Thursday March 28.

Authors Bart Kaltenbach and Barbara Anschel with photographer Steve Fitch will give a slide lecture as part of a much larger community wide effort organized by the Los Alamos Historical Museum.

Exhibits, events, programs and activities will continue throughout March and into April. Read More

Breaking News: Gas Leak at Piedra Loop and Sherwood

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Crews are in the process of repairing a ruptured gas line at Piedra Loop and Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Staff report

Contractors and Los Alamos County staff were digging at Piedra Loop and Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock when a gas main was ruptured and police and fire department staff were called to the scene.

The situation has been contained. Firefighters with the Los Alamos Fire Department are standing by in case of emergency, but at this time the gas has not ignited.

The intersection is currently closed.

The Los Alamos Police Department told Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Go Bald For Charity

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‘Mark Prado SalonSpa’ Stylist Francesca LaRosa begins the first of what will be 36 head shavings Saturday at Los Alamos Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Local Firefighters, children and a local reporter participated in what will become an annual event to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fight childhood cancers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Charlie Grider, 6, and Luke Johnson, 3, have their heads shaved for the St. Baldrick’s event Saturday morning at Station # 3 in White Rock. Luke’s father, Capt. Tim Johnson supervises the work Read More

Business Owners Express Ideas at Branding Meeting … Video Included

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Community Brand Supervisor Adam Winstead of North Star Destination Strategies asks for input from local business owners gathered Tuesday at the Community Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill owners, staff and others turned out for Tuesday's Branding Meeting at the Community Building. From left, owners Dorota Listwan and Pawel Listwan, head bartender and outdoor enthusiast Justin Ramsey, Valles Caldera Special Events Coordinator Emily Blumenthal and owner Patrick Mockler-Wood discuss branding issues with North Star Destination Strategies Read More

Wildfire 2013 Event Set for March 30

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COUNTY News:

As wildfire season begins, residents are urged to attend an informational event called “Wildfire 2013” set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 in Fuller Lodge.

The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Fire Department, in partnership with several local agencies:

  • National Park Service;
  • U.S. Forest Service;
  • Valles Caldera National Preserve;
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory;
  • Los Alamos County Emergency Management;
  • Interagency Wildfire Management Team; and
  • National Weather Service.

Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on hand to greet children. Other displays and information Read More

County Line for Week of March 18

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COUNTY LINE:

EVENTS:

No Council Meeting Next Week

They’ll take a week off and be back in Regular Session Tuesday, March 26 (7 p.m., Council Chambers.) Watch for details on their agenda in the next issue of the County Line.

LAPD Volunteers: Info Meeting on Monday

We mentioned this meeting in last week’s newsletter – the Police Department is looking for some volunteers to help out with administrative tasks, so they can keep officers out in the community doing police work instead of paper work! Do you have the time to help out? Great! Attend this meeting at 5:30 p.m., March 18 – Read More

Pet of the Week: Turbo the Dog

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Turbo the 2-year-old dog. Courtesy/FOS

SHELTER News:

Pet of the Week: Handsome and friendly 2-year-old Turbo arrived at the Los Alamos County Animal shelter because his owner moved to a place that would not allow dogs.

Turbo likes adult humans, female dogs and some male dogs. He does not know any cats.

His size and energy are not conducive to children, and it is not known how he relates to them.

Turbo loves tennis balls and wants to retrieve them for you. Turbo has recently been diagnosed with thyroid issues.

The medication is inexpensive and easy to administer. Turbo’s care should ideally Read More

DPU Charter Review Committee Holding First Meeting

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COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee will hold its first meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in the Community Building’s Training Room, 20th Street and Central Avenue.

This will primarily be an organizational meeting to appoint a chair and vice-chair and review the scope of work.

This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend.

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County Officials Cook for Winning Firefighters

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Lunching today on meatballs over polenta in red sauce, from left, Los Alamos County Deputy Administrator Brian Bosshardt, Firefighter Robert Fuselier, Fire Cadet Nick Bever, County Environmental Specialist Tom Nagawiecki, Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Capt. James Pepe, Firefighter Sean Henry, Firefighter Michael Lewis and County Administrator Harry Burgess. Bosshardt prepared the meal, assisted by Burgess as a way to reward the firefighters at Station 4 on Diamond Drive near the golf course for being the top energy savers in the County’s Energy Conservation Competition over the last Read More

Electric Upgrades Underway on Deacon Street

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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