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Officials Brief Council on RDC and REDI Initiative

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REDI Program Manager Eric Vasquez, center, and RDC Executive Director Kathy Keith present an annual update on their organization including a briefing on the general mission and the REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative) initiative to County Council. Los Alamos County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher looks on at left. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is a private non-profit, 501 (c) 3, Economic Development Organization (EDO) whose primary service area is Northern New Mexico (NNM).

RDC was Read More

Northern New Mexico College Representatives Share Vision

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Ricky Serna, left, and Domingo Sanchez of Northern New Mexico College in Espanola distribute materials and discuss their plans and needs and legislative priorities for expanding the four-year college during tonight’s County Council meeting.The men told Council the college intends to construct a resident facility at the college initially with 200 beds and growing to add another 125 beds during phase 2. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

John Bartlit Presents Unforeseen Opportunity to Council

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Los Alamos resident John Bartlit speaking during public comment at this evening’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Bartlit said that the County-wide comments for or against a person’s name on the town’s new public building produced an unforeseen opportunity. The concept arose to have the building commemorate and teach the values of democracy that have served our complex nation so long and well, that is, the power of active citizenship to build better ideas, he said. ‘Town Hall’ is a distinctive and powerful icon of democracy at the working level Read More

County Administrator Releases Information on Capital Projects

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess released information today about the upcoming Council discussion regarding capital projects.

The discussion will take place at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue.

As previously announced, the Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years and up to $12.5 million in order to assist with projected revenue shortfalls.

The only projects that will be considered for deferral are the eight projects approved in May 2012. They are:

  • Ashley Pond
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Police Find No Evidence of Collision Between Truck and School Bus

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iLos Alamos Police arrive at the scene of a report of a minor collision, with no injuries, between a Los Alamos Public Schools special needs bus and a black Dodge Ram truck shortly after 8 a.m. today in front of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Sgt. James Rodriguez explained that the driver of the truck reported that she felt the bus make contact with her vehicle and actually move it a little bit. ‘In examining both the truck and bus, we found no evidence of contact on either vehicle,’ Rodriguez said. ‘No one was cited and we told the driver of the truck not to park where she Read More

Public Invited to Leadership Connection Town Hall

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LACHC News:

The Los Alamos Community Health Council (LACHC) is sponsoring the Leadership Connection Town Hall at Fuller Lodge 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.

The public is invited to attend the Town Hall for which the goal is to report on key Los Alamos County health issues, trends and recommendations.

Community leaders will give short presentations followed by questions and discussion. 

Local LACHC member agencies will have materials available about resources and services in Los Alamos.  

Light refreshments will be provided. 

RSVP by Monday, Feb.25 to deborahfgill@gmail.com Read More

Public Comment Sought on DRAFT Maps

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COUNTY News:

The Community and Economic Development Department will present the DRAFT maps to be contained in the County’s Comprehensive Plan to members of the White Rock Implementation Committee at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 11.

The CEDD also will host a public open house session to give residents the opportunity to comment on the DRAFT maps from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Los Alamos Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue. Full public participation is invited.

Comments gathered during the presentation to the White Rock Implementation Committee and the Open House will Read More

Council Still Seeks DPU Charter Review Committee Members

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COUNTY News:

The County Council is still accepting letters of interest from citizens interested in being appointed to a five member committee to study Utilities-related sections of the County’s Charter.

The Committee will include one member of Council, one member of the Dept. of Public Utilities’ Board and three citizens who meet any one of the following qualifications:

  • A member of the community with Management experience;
  • A member of the community with Accounting experience; and
  • A member of the community “at large.”

Applicants wishing to be considered for appointment to the Committee Read More

County to Unveil Conservation and Sustainability Plans

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By Bonnie J. Gordon

Years of planning and hard work are coming to fruition when Los Alamos County presents its Energy and Water Conservation and Sustainability Plans to the public this month.

County Environment Services Specialist Tom Nagawieki. Courtesy/LAC

County Environment Services Specialist Tom Nagawieki and Water/Energy Conservation Coordinator Christine Chavez will present the plans at two public meetings.

The meetings will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Mesa Public Library and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the White Rock Town Hall.

The purpose of the meetings Read More