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Community Invited to Friday Vigil

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos High School Student Council has organized a special candlelight vigil in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting.

The memorial will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at Ashley Pond Park. Members of the community are asked to bring their own candle to the memorial.

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt and youth advocate and local resident Morrie Pongratz will be guest speakers, followed by a moment of silence and remembrance by candlelight around the pond.

Residents are asked to join in and honor the children, teachers Read More

A Chat With Pet Pangaea Owner Cyndi Wells

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Pet Pangaea owner Cyndi Wells with customers Sarah and John Gustafson’s dog Isabelle. Courtesy photo

By Greg Kendall

Cyndi Wells is the owner of Pet Pangaea. Wells started Pet Pangaea in early 2005. Since that time, Wells has been searching for a location to build a store. Recently, I sat down with Wells and discussed the state of small business ownership in Los Alamos. 

Wells came to Los Alamos in 2000 for a post doctorial position at Los Alamos National Laboratory and became a technical staff member. She has a PhD in Chemistry.

Wells is married to Mike Warren. He works at LANL as an astrophysicist Read More

School Board and College Board Candidates Surface

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Two candidates turned out Tuesday morning to file in the County Clerk’s Office for the two vacancies coming on the Los Alamos Board of Education. Rep. Jim Hall, right, is representing the Pinon Elementary School District and Matt Williams is representing the Chamisa Elementary School District. Chief Deputy Clark Sheryl Nichols explained that because both districts are uncontested, polling places will not need to be set up for the February election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Councilor Mike Wismer, center, arrived at the County Clerk’s Office Tuesday Read More

County Bids Three Councilors Farewell

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Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover embraces Councilor Mike Wismer in the final moments of their time together on Council during Tuesday night’s last Council meeting of the year. Stover, Wismer and Councilor Vincent Chiravalle officially leave office Dec. 31. Council Vice Chair Geoff Rodgers looks on at right. The remaining County Councilors and County Board and Commission members and Staff formally recognize the outgoning Councilors’ service and thanked them for their dedication to the community. During the meeting, Stover asked for a moment of silence for the Read More

Council Adopts 2013 Federal Agenda

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In its final meeting together because three members leave office Dec. 31, the Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 to adopt the 2013 Los Alamos County Federal Agenda. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
Los Alamos County Council voted unanamously to adopt the 2013 (FY 2014) Los Alamos County Federal Agenda. The County has many important relationships with the federal government. It regulates a variety of aspects of County functions.
 
The County must continuously work to understand, comply with, and provide input to federal laws and regulations that impact
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Council Adopts 2013 State Legislative Agenda

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Los Alamos County Lobbyist Scott Scanlan speaks to Council at Tuesday night’s meeting in Council Chambers. Council Chair Sharon Stover and other Councilors commended Scanlan for his effectness in working with both sides of the aisle at the New Mexico Legislature in representing Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night voted 7-0 to adopt the 2013 State Legislative Agenda for the 60-day session that begins Jan. 15.
 
Each year, Council adopts a “State Legislative Agenda.” This document
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County Appoints Representation to LACDC Board

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During tonight’s County Council session, board member Bill Wadt of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) addresses Council on behalf of LACDC Chair David Horpedahl, encouraging Council to appoint two County members to its Board of Directors. The Council voted 6-1 to appoint County Councilor David Izraelevitz and County Administrator Harry Burgess to serve on the board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
In the spirit of building upon the relationship between Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation,
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County to Honor Outgoing Councilors Tonight

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Council Chair Sharon Stover

COUNTY News;

Los Alamos County Councilors Sharon Stover, Mike Wismer and Vincent Chiravalle are completing their terms as County Councilors Dec. 31.

The community is invited at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 18, to Council Chambers as the remaining Councilor and County Board and Commission members and County Staff formally recognize their service and thank them for their dedication to Los Alamos and White Rock.

Stover has lived in White Rock for more than 25 years and served on the County Council in 1996 by appointment and was elected in 1998-2002.

She currently serves on several Read More

Streetlights Go Dark Dec. 24-26 for Farolitos

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.

The streetlights will be turned off Monday, Dec. 24 and will be restored Wednesday, Dec. 26.

For safety purposes, the Transportation Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off-street parking during the full period that lights will be off.

If this is not possible, it is recommended that the vehicles and trailers be silhouetted by farolitos. Due to the limited sight visibility during the viewing, drivers Read More