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NMFA Arrests Shouldn’t Impact Los Alamos

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By Carol A. Clark
 
Two top officials from the New Mexico Finance Authority have been arrested for state securities violations related to a fake financial audit.
 
Chief Operating Officer John T. Duff of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Securities Division and former controller Greg Michael Campbell were booked at 9:08 a.m. today into the Santa Fe County Jail.
 
Photo: John Duff. Courtesy/Santa Fe County Jail
 
Duff, 70, is facing eight counts of fraud and one count of conspiracy, according to court records. Campbell, 52, resigned his post in
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Community Invited to Submit Letters of Interest for Council Vacancy

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Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover announced during Tuesday night’s Council meeting that beginning today, Council will accept letters of interest from community members who would like to be considered to fill the unexpired term of Councilor Ron Selvage, who resigned last week.

His term will expire Dec. 31, 2014.

Applicants must be a registered voter and resident of Los Alamos County, and cannot be employed by the County.

They should submit a letter of interest explaining their background, experience and why they are interested in the position.

Letters of interest must be Read More

Public Comments on Economic Development Fund Program Priorities Before Council Approves Motion

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Dave Jones, steward of The Hive in White Rock began public comment with regard to planning and budgeting for 2013-2017 on what is important to business people with regard to the $4 million available in the County Economic Development Fund. The County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher looks on at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

President Andy Andrews of the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network (LAEN) spoke during public comment. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Councilor Harry Burgess listens as President Andy Andrews of the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Read More

Council Selects Option for Valles Caldera’s DEIS

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Director Marie Rodriguez of Natural Resources at the Valles Caldera National Preserve answers questions from Councilors regarding their intent to select a public access and use option for the Valles Caldera National Preserve and to convey via letter from the County Administrator Harry Burgess before the end of the public comment period of 5 p.m., Aug. 14. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Councilor Mike Wismer moved, seconded by Councilor Vincent Chiravalle, that Council select public access and use option 3A or 3B for the Valles Caldera National Preserve and direct County Administrator Read More

Council Approves Removal of Old Unpaid Utility Bills

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Outgoing Deputy Manager of Finance and Administration Janet Bettinger looks on as Incoming Deputy Manager of Finance and Administration Bob Westervelt made the case as to why it’s bad for business to carry unpaid utility bills on the Department of Public Utilities accounts receivable ledger beyond five years. The debts cannot be collected because the people responsible are dead, left town or otherwise are indisposed. Council voted to approve allowing removal of those unpaid bills from the DPU ledger. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Council Elects Geoff Rodgers to Fill Vice Chair Vacancy

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County Council unanimously elected Councilor Geoff Rodgers this evening to fill the vacancy left by last week’s resignation of Ron Selvage. The vice chair serves at the pleasure of the council and is eligible for election to subsequent terms. The vice chair assists the chair in the performance of the duties of the chair and acts in the chair’s place when necessary. The vice chair also serves on other council committees or boards and commissions. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Administrator Harry Burgess removes newly elected Vice Chair Geoff Rodger’s Read More

Council Recognizes Individuals Completing Boys and Girls State

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From left, Ben Mitsunaga, Cory Geyer and Kyle Partin accept Council’s recognition of individuals completing the American Legion’s New Mexico Boys’ State and Girls’ State program. The trio spoke about their experience and growth while participating in the program. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle presents special pins to Boys’ State participants  from left, Kyle Partin, Cory Geyer and Ben Mitsunaga. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Council Proclaims August ‘Assets Building Month’

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Council proclaims the month of August 2012 as “Assets Building Month” in Los Alamos County and presents the proclamation to Assets Coordinator Bernadette Lauritzen as her son passes out cookies to Councilors and staff. The 40 Developmental Assets Program, a program of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, identifies 40 building blocks that help youth grow up healthy, caring and responsible. The assets are grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention. They represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young Read More

Council Honors Los Alamos Police Chief and Officers

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Los Alamos County Council recognized and honored Police Chief Wayne Torpy this evening in Council Chambers for his leadership in keeping the community safe and protesters calm and peaceful during the annual Hiroshima demonstration held Sunday in the townsite and Monday at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Torpy gave the credit for the successful outcome of this year’s demonstrations to his Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun, his police officers, LANL’s security force and state police. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun is credited by Police Chief Read More