COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County plans to begin this week building a dog park across the street from the former FEMAville Trailer Site set up in the North Mesa area of town after the Cerro Grande Fire.
Parks crews have started cleaning and clearing the sand and the area for site prep.
The contract for the fencing has been okayed and the sun shelter is expected to be delivered this week.
The new dog park is scheduled for completion by the end of August.
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Los Alamos County is reminding residents of the dangers of thunderstorms and flash flooding, which could be extremely high in the canyons of Los Alamos, due to last year’s Las Conchas Wildfire.
Flash flooding occurs when precipitation falls too quickly on saturated soil or dry soil that has poor absorption ability.
The runoff collects in low-lying areas and rapidly flows downhill.
Flash floods most often occur in normally dry areas that have recently received precipitation, but may be seen anywhere downstream from the source of the precipitation, even many Read More
This photo was taken just before 3 p.m., today July 23, on N.M. 4 on the south side of Ancho Canyon near Technical Area-33. Police said the driver was working on the road at the time the rear of the truck tipped sidways. He was not cited. Police conducted traffic control until the truck was straightened back up. Photo by Alan Madsen Read More
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Los Alamos County.
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 5:15 p.m., today.
This is a severe alert … avoid all flood areas … take action immediately.
Republican candidate Roger Waterman sent shockwaves through the local community this morning when he announced his withdrawal from the Los Alamos County Council race.
Waterman said that he deeply regrets having to resign from the race but that recent business and professional issues have left him no choice, adding that he greatly appreciates the efforts of his many supporters.
County Council Chair Sharon Stover expressed her thoughts on Waterman’s resignation during a telephone conversation with the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning.
“Speaking as a private citizen, I really Read More
Roger Waterman, second from right, withdrew his candidacy this morning from the six-person race for three available seats on the Los Alamos County Council. Candidates from left, Pete Sheehey, Vincent Chiravalle, Marc Clay, Kristin Henderson, Waterman and Ken Johnson during the candidate’s forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Daily Post at the PAC 8 Studos in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Roger Waterman just announced in an email to the Los Alamos Daily Post that he is dropping out of the race for Los Alamos County Council – citing business and professional Read More
Planning and Zoning Commission AGENDA
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Community Building Council Chambers, 475 20th Street
I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A Case No. 12-SUB-001
A request for approval of a 3-lot subdivision of the property located at 106 Longview Drive, Sherwood Village, Lot 5A in a C-1 (Light Commercial and Professional Business District) zone. Owners/Applicant: Roger and Connie Gartz, Richard and Mary Bond, and Zenas Boone, owners; Ken Spalding, Precision Surveys, agent; Case Manager: Nancy Cerutti, Senior Planner.
V. PLANNING Read More
Mud flies as players race to return a volley during the Los Alamos County Community Service Department’s Mud Volleyball Tournament coordinated by the Recreation Division Saturday at North Mesa Park. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Some players opt to dip in the mud to cool off. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
.Members from team “Da Bumpin Uglies” opt for one more dip after their final game. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department washes mud off the players. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Cooperative Market General Manager Steve Watts dances with Sharon Barefoot to the music of the Derailers during Friday’s County Summer Concert Series with Russ Gordon at Entrada Business Park. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Ken Spencer and Marquita Sena join dozens of dancers in enjoying the music of the Derailers, sponsored by the Los Alamos Cooperative Market and the Holiday Inn Express Friday night. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Ron Crotzer and Sarah Crotzer dance to the music of the Derailers. The Derailers were part of the County’s Summer Concert Read More
