County

Updated Prelminary Results

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From left, Bonnie J. Gordon and JoAnn Johnson review the latest poll numbers as Katy Korkos speaks with County Councilor Rick Reiss in the lobby of the Justice Center this evening. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Below, preliminary results reflect all early voting, absentee, Trinity on the Hill and Community Center ballots. Results from ballots cast at the White Rock Fire Station have not yet come in.

STATE REP 43  
Stephanie Richard   4,339
James Hall   4,804
   
COUNTY COUNCIL  
Peter Sheehey   4,277
Michael Redando   3,197
Kristin Henderson
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Early Voting Prelminary Results

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Early Voting Preliminary Results (White Rock, Community Building & County Clerk)

STATE REP 43  
Stephanie Richard   2,987
James Hall   3,063
   
COUNTY COUNCIL  
Peter Sheehey   2,977
Michael Redando   2,232
Kristin Henderson   3,022
Marc Clay   2,603
Vincent Chiravalle   2,548
Steven Girrens   2,738
   
COUNTY CLERK  
Nathan Hjelm   2,281
Sharon Stover   3,507
   
CHARTER #1  
For   3,145
Against   2,456
   
CHARTER #2  
For   2,917
Against  
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Community Broadband Network Survey Underway

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COUNTY News:

SCHEDULE UPDATE

Through Saturday Nov. 10, Los Alamos County will be surveying residents regarding their option of the Community Broadband Network; a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all Los Alamos County citizens, businesses and institutions.

As part of this survey, the County is interested in conducting market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the CBN project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and Read More

Los Alamos County Proclaims November ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’

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Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer, right, presents a Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation to Executive Director Joy Beery of the Los Alamos Family Council and Director Larry Martinez of the North Central Region of Presbyterian Medical Services on Oct. 30. Photo by David Griggs

COUNTY NEWS:

Mental Health Awareness Month Raises Awareness of Trauma and Impact on Children, Families, Communities

  • Healing the Invisible Wounds

On Oct. 30, Los Alamos County proclaimed the month of November as Mental Health Awareness Month. 

As such, the Los Alamos County Health Care Program is Read More

November Lecture: Brief History of Wendover Airfield

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LAHS News:

Los Alamos Historical Society is pleased to offer its 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.”

The November lecture is a brief history of the Wendover Airfield in Utah by James Petersen

James Petersen’s talk on Historic Wendover Airfield will touch on the origin of Wendover, Utah, and then focus on the period from the inception of the Army Air Force base to the end of World War II.

The history of the B-17 and B-24 bomber training as well as the contribution of Wendover to the Manhattan project will be discussed.

The presentation will include original photographs from the airfield Read More

Start a Tradition at North Pole Workshop and Luminaria Walk

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COUNTY News:

North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk – Start an annual holiday tradition at the North Mesa stables.

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division, members of the Posse Lodge, Pony Club and Stable Owners Association as we create a fun holiday event for all ages from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 9, from  for the North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk.

The event includes professional digital photographs with Santa and his elves, warm drinks, light refreshments and a holiday craft.

Dress warmly, wear your walking shoes, and enjoy the North Mesa stables lit up with luminarias and holiday Read More

DPU Proposes Sewer Rate Increase and Restructure

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DPU News:

Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will recommend a sewer rate adjustment to the Board of Public Utilities at its Nov. 14 meeting. 

If approved, the proposed sewer ordinance will go to the County Council to be considered for adoption in January. 

The proposed ordinance increases overall sewer rates but also simplifies residential customers’ bills to a restructured flat fee every month. 

It removes the variable rate that is based on the amount of potable water consumed during winter months. 

The ordinance also includes continuing Read More

Letter to the Editor: Reject Los Alamos Charter Amendments

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By Robert A. Pelak
Los Alamos

Like Albuquerque and Santa Fe, the structure of the government of Los Alamos is defined by a charter that was adopted by its citizens.

Also, like Albuquerque and Santa Fe, this charter allows its citizen to directly participate in their government by means of petitions for initiatives (proposing new ordinances), referenda (rejection of newly passed ordinances) and recall (removing elected officials) as well as amendment of the charter.

If a petition gathers enough signatures within the allotted time period, then the subject of the petition is put to a vote of all Read More

Cat Has Been Waiting Entire Year for Adoption

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SHELTER News:

Pet of the Week: Cassie – a plus-sized declawed orange tabby female who seeks human attention.

She has been at the shelter for an entire year, waiting for a family to take her home. 

Cassie tends to avoid the company of other cats in the cat room, so she may be best as a single cat and must be an indoor pet.

The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a large selection of on-site adoptable pets waiting for a home.

Others are currently off-campus in foster homes. Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org to get more information about volunteering, Read More