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Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Board Meets Wednesday

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The Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Board meets 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 in the Curtis Room in Fuller Lodge.

The meeting is open to the public.

AGENDA:

Call to Order / Roll Call / Introduction of guests

Public Comment – topics not on the agenda

Approval of Minutes: Aug. 1

Items for discussion and possible action:
Signage for historic area – Greg Fisher
Ashley Pond briefing and update – Dick McIntyre

Historic Homestead Tour closeout
Historic Sculptures Master Plan related activities
Post Office NHR Listing
Planning for lecture on tax benefits of historic preservation

Working Group Read More

Madame Marie Curie to Visit Los Alamos

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LOS ALAMOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

In a series of performances from Sep. 11 through 14, storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak will portray perhaps the most famous of women scientists, Madame Marie Curie (née Maria Skłodowska.)

Madame Curie changed the world in which we live through her discovery of radium and radioactivity. Through collaboration with the medical community, she and her husband Pierre discovered and established the first successful radiation treatments of cancer. 

Simply through her own passion and perseverance, Marie Curie opened the doors of science to women worldwide. Read More

County Council and Staff Complete Busy August

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County workers near 15th Street in late August. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council, staff and road and construction crews worked on the following list of projects throughout August:

  • Covered Rodeo Arena: contract was awarded Aug. 7;
  • Golf Course Community Building: ground breaking held Aug. 28;
  • NEDO Smart House: exterior stucco started – ribbon cutting is Sept. 17;
  • Municipal Building Complex: interior stud framing is nearly complete on all floors. Store fronts and glazing are underway;
  • White Rock Visitor Center: Contractor is starting
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Bandelier Visitor Center and Atomic City Transit Shuttle Go To Fall Hours

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BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott has announced fall and winter hours for the Bandelier Visitor Center and the Atomic City Transit shuttle service.

“The days are getting shorter, and Labor Day weekend is traditionally the end of our summer hours,” Lott said. “Starting Tuesday Sept. 4, the Bandelier Visitor Center will be closing at 5:30 p.m., and then on Oct. 1 it will be closing at 4:30 p.m.”

New Hours:

  • Sept. 4 through Sept. 30, the Atomic City Transit shuttle service will run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from White Rock to Bandelier National
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Library Board Meets Monday Sept. 4

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Library Board will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 4.

The will be at the White Rock Branch Library, 133 Longview Dr., in White Rock.

Agenda:

Call to order
Public comment/correspondence (for items not on the agenda)
Appreciation for Outgoing Chair
 

Board Business
Welcome new and returning Board members
Election of officers
Review and approval of the minutes of Aug. 6, 2012
 

Chair and Board Members’ Reports
Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
White Rock Plan Implementation Committee Liaison Report
Fuller Lodge Read More

Transportation Board Meets Sept. 6

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COUNTY News:

The Transportation Board will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Public Works Conference Room, 2101 Trinity Dr. Suite A2.

AGENDA:

Call to Order

Public Comment (for items not on the agenda)

Approval of Transportation Board Minutes
Aug. 9, 2012

New Business
Villa Street Traffic Calming Discussion
Transit Five Year Update and Presentation to include Computer Aided Dispatch System and Potential Ski Hill Service

Old Business
Alternative Fleet Fuels: Continued Discussion

Staff Report
N.M. 502/Trinity Design Update
B. Eastern Area Project
C. NM4 Construction Read More

Candidates React to Firefighters’ Union Endorsement

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ELECTION 2012 News: 

By Carol A. Clark

Incumbent County Council candidate Vincent Chiravalle and Council candidate Pete Sheehey have responded to request for comment from the Los Alamos Daily Post following Friday’s announcement by the Los Alamos Firefighters Association – IAFF Local 3279, that its membership elected to endorse them as well as House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard for the November General Election:

Vincent Chiravalle

“I am happy and honored to receive the endorsement of our firefighters. I want to thank the union membership for their Read More

Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week: 2 Step

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Pet of the Week: “2 Step” is a 1-year-old, neutered male brindle boxer/shepherd mix. Described as a “really, really nice dog,” 2 Step seems to love the dog park and is friendly, active and good with people. The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, has a large selection of on-site adoptable pets available. Check out www.petfinder.com/shelters/nm07.html to view photos of available pets. Contact the Shelter at (505) 662-8179. Courtesy/LACAS
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Golden Acrobats Perform Sept. 15 in Los Alamos

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The Golden Acrobats perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School. The event is a fundraiser for the 2013 Gordons’ Summer Concert Series. The Los Alamos Daily Post is sponsoring the event. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children under 16. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5 at CB FOX, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and the Del Norte Credit Union offices in Los Alamos, White Rock and Espanola. For more information, visit russ@gordonssummerconcerts.com Courtesy/RG Read More

CONE ZONE: Traffic Conditions Week of Sept. 3

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Pavement Preservation – Fog Sealing Moves to North Community and Quemazon

Fog sealing operations will occur Tuesday and Wednesday on North Community streets including 45, 46, 47, 48, White, Urban – North Road to 48, and Sycamore.

Crews will then move to Quemazon on Wednesday and Thursday on streets south of Brisa del Bosque: Tranquillo, Hermosura, Sereno, Sonrisa, and Solana. Followed by Read More