County
Stan Primak Issues Public Apology
Stan Primak
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos Daily Post
Local developer Stan Primak issued a public apology to his wife and to the Los Alamos community regarding a domestic dispute with his wife Friday night that resulted in his arrest and charge of aggravated battery on a household member.
Primak told the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon that in looking back at last night and the fight he had with his wife at their home after dinner, “It just all seems so surreal.”
“It is so out of character for me … but then apparently it’s not … I regret it and I am so sorry but it’s Read More
Local Developer Charged in Domestic Dispute
Stan Primak
Staff Report
Longtime Los Alamos resident Stan Primak was arrested Friday, Jan. 4, at his home in the 1300 block of 44th Street following a domestic dispute with his wife.
According to the criminal complaint, police charged Primak with one count of aggravated battery against a household member.
The statement of probable cause indicates that a couple who were visiting on the other side of the Primak’s duplex were having dinner at the Primak’s home when there was an argument and Stan Primak became upset.
According to statements made by the visiting friends in the report, Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Returns to Work
Police Chief Wayne Torpy inside the police station with Ofc. Oliver McCartney. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Following an extended stay in the hospital beginning in November, Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy surprised officers and staff when he arrived unannounced Wednesday at the police station.
“It was so good to see him and we are really happy to have him back and to see that he is doing so well,” Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster said.
Foster has been the acting police chief while Torpy was away on sick leave and he was in on Torpy’s surprise visit Read More
Pet of the Week: Pongo the Pekinese Mix
Pongo. Courtesy/Animal Shelter
SHELTER News:
Pongo is a 5-year-old male Pekinese mix that has had a rough time.
This little guy had a skin condition, which the shelter has been treating.
He is much better now and is up front at the Shelter with the other dogs.
Pongo is a friendly fellow that loves children and does well with other dogs. He also is housebroken and loves to go for walks.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a wide selection of on-site adoptable pets with others living off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for Read More
Ribbon Cut at Abe Dispennette State Farm Insurance Agency
The community’s newest insurance agent, Abe Dispennette, cuts the ribbon on Abe Dispennette State Farm Insurance Agency, 1362 Trinity Drive Suite B, during a ceremony hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Dispennette is joined from left, by his staff and area manager James Medina, the Chamber’s Katy Korkos, wife Kirsta Dispennette, Zia Realty Group owner James Chrobocinski, his wife LAMC ICU Nurse Jacqueline Chrobocinski and their son JJ, Rotarians Chuck Tallman and Paul Frederickson and Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess. See Sunday’s Read More
Underground Interference Causes Power Outage
Courtesy/DPU
DPU News:
Officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities reported that power was interrupted to about 12 homes in the Big Rock Loop area of North Mesa beginning at approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday due to underground line interference.
Underground main secondary lines faulted affecting a transformer and its power flow to the homes.
DPU’s on-call electric line men worked to restore power to half of the homes by 1:30 a.m. and repair work continued through the morning and the remaining homes had power by 12:45 p.m. Thursday. Read More
Robert Gibson Elected Local GOP Chair
GOP Chair Robert Gibson
GOP News:
The Los Alamos County Republican Party held a special election Thursday, Jan. 3 to fill its chairmanship vacancy created when Jordan Redmond resigned due to professional commitments.
The Party selected longtime Los Alamos resident and former County Councilor Robert Gibson as its new chairman.
“Political parties have an important role in our democracy, the most basic being to encourage and support candidates for public office. Nowhere is that more important than at the local level, where few citizens have the knowledge, networks, or courage to plunge Read More
County Leaders Share New Year’s Wishes
New Year’s Wishes:
County officials expressed their good wishes to the residents of Los Alamos for 2013 during recent interviews with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard: “I wish everyone a safe and happy new year filled with health, happiness and blessings. I look forward to serving the residents of HD-43 and am excited for what is to come in 2013.”
Council Vice Chair Geoff Rodgers: “My New Year’s wish for the community is that everyone encounter some joy in 2013 and have an opportunity to re-connect with someone Read More
New Years Eve Morning Snow Blankets Area
Residents woke up to a thick layer of snow blanketing the area today including Aster Street in the Pinon Trails neighborhood of White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NWS News:
NOW … THROUGH MID MORNING … LOCALES MOST IMPACTED INCLUDE LOS ALAMOS…CHAMA…EDGEWOOD…JEMEZ SPRINGS… SANTA FE…MADRID…CUBA AND RIO RANCHO.
PATCHES OF LIGHT TO BRIEFLY MODERATE SNOW WILL CONTINUE … MAINLY NEAR AND NORTH OF INTERSTATE 40.
ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS DURING THIS PERIOD WILL GENERALLY Read More