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Construction Begins Monday on Multi-Purpose Covered Arena

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Couny’s Community and Economic Development Department – Capital Projects & Facilities Division announced this afternoon that construction of the new Multi-Purpose Covered Arena will get underway Monday, Oct. 8. 

A community groundbreaking event is set for 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the project site at the North Mesa stables.

Paul Parker Construction will install utilities to the site begining Oct. 8, which includes the installation of an 8” water main and electricity. 

The installation of the water main will involve closing the BMX track Read More

New State Settlement Proposal for San Juan Generating Station Could Lay Foundation for “Third Alternative” Agreement

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San Juan Generating Station. Courtesy Photo

PNM News:

PNM Resources’ New Mexico utility, PNM, acknowledges that a state settlement proposal released today to address regional haze at San Juan Generating Station appears to be an important step toward an alternative to the current federal plan.

The proposed settlement agreement announced by the state would require several additional actions before moving forward. The first of those actions would be an agreement in principle by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PNM to support the proposal.

The proposal then would Read More

Los Alamos County Issues RFQ for Hotel-Convention Center Developer

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Los Alamos County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a developer to design and construct a full-service convention center facility in the downtown district of the Los Alamos townsite.

Los Alamos County is soliciting a developer to design and construct a business conference facility (8,000-20,000 square feet), to include flexible meeting and event space combined with first-class dining and lodging facilities that will compete favorably with other “Class A” conference and lodging facilities in Northern New Mexico, and provide a local venue for special events—amenities Read More

Column: Checks and Balances

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By George Chandler

“Checks and balances” is the phrase that describes the interactions among the branches of a government that provides for limiting governmental excess by the separation of powers into legislative, executive and judicial sectors. 

For example in the first instance, the federal government, the legislature passes laws but those laws can only be enforced by the executive and interpreted by the judicial, the legislature can remove judges or presidents and controls their budgets but is itself greatly constrained by being bifurcated. 

And so on. In the extreme these Read More

Sunset Hayrides on Oct. 13

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Courtesy photo
 
COUNTY RECREATION DIVISION News:
 
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Oct. 13 for an old-fashioned hayride into the sunset on North Mesa.
 
Members of the Posse Lodge, Pony Club and the Recreation Division worked together to create a fun hayride for all ages.
 
The event is held 4-6 p.m. at the Posse Lodge and the evening includes apple cider, cocoa, coffee and light refreshments. Dress warmly and bring your own blankets for the hayride.
 
The cost for the event is $5 for adults 18 and over, $2 for youth 4-7, and $1 for children under 4. Sign up
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County Line Continues Email Delivery

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Los Alamos County’s Public Information Officer Julie Habiger answers Council questions this evening pertaining to the weekly County Line newsletter. Currently, 741 citizens subscribe to receive the County Line via email. Courtesy Photo from Pac8 streaming video

Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle moved that Council direct staff to reinstitute the U.S. mailed monthly newsletter and contract to print and mail the newsletter. Chiravalle’s motion did not receive a second. 

County Administrator Harry Burgess recommended that the County continue producing
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County Moves to Self Insured Medical Plan

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Councilor Rick Reiss. Courtesy Photo from Pac8 streaming video

With a vote of 5 to 1, the Los Alamos County Council approved a recommended contract amendment with Blue Cross/Blue Shield that results in the County being self-insured for medical benefits. Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor Rick Reiss commended County Administrator Harry Burgess for his creativity in recommending the switch to self insurance.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield was initially proposing a 16.4 percent rate increase. By moving to the self-funded arrangement, the rates will increase only 3.5 percent. The County Read More

DPU Briefs Council on San Juan Chama Water Preliminary Engineering Report

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Courtesy Photo from Pac8 streaming video

Deputy Utility Manager – Engineering James Alarid of the Department of Public Utilites together with consultants from CDM Smith made a presentation to the Los Alamos County Council this evening about a preliminary engineering report regarding access to Los Alamos County’s contracted 1,200 Acre-Feet-Per-Year of water from the San Juan-Chama project and how to make it available for use in the County’s water system.

The County must move forward with either replacing existing water wells, using its ground water right, or developing the San Juan-Chama Read More

Council Issues Proclamations for Health Awareness & Fire Safety

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Lorraine Hartway representing the Los Alamos Heart Council thanks Council for the Proclamation declaring Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 as ” Health Awareness & Wellness Day” in Los Alamos County. Photo from Pac8 streaming video

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes accepts Council’s Proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 7 through 13, 2012 as Fire Prevention Week in Los Alamos County. Photo from Pac 8 streaming video Read More

Dessert Dances Help Create Lasting Memories

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Courtesy Photos
 
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division and make some memories at the October Dessert Dances.
 
The Mother/Son Dance is Oct. 10, the Daddy/Daughter Dance is Oct. 11, and the NEW Family Dance on Oct. 12. Events are held 6-8:30 p.m. at Fuller Lodge and the evening includes light refreshments, dancing, a craft project and a digital keepsake photo.
 
The cost for the event is $16 per couple, $8 for each additional child, and $30 per family (2 adults & 2 children.)
 
Sign up today at the Aquatic Center as the event is limited to 80 participants.
 
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