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Unfunded Phase II CIP Survey Results

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During the last week, the Los Alamos Daily Post has conducted its first poll. Readers were asked to “Rank the following unfunded Phase II CIP projects in the order in which they preferred to see them completed (or choose “Do not Proceed” for projects they did not want to see funded by Los Alamos County.)

The Los Alamos Daily Post received 152 valid votes.

Following are the results in the order that Los Alamos Daily Post readers would like to see the projects completed:

  1. Nature Center / White Rock Civic Center (Tie)
  2. Nature Center / White Rock Civic Center (Tie)
  3. Ashley Pond Improvements
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County Administrator Harry Burgess Announces Further Re-organization News

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New Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne, left, will be in charge of the newly established Community and Economic Development Department and will also have oversight of the Administrative Services Department. New Deputy County Administrator Brian Bosshardt will oversee Community Services, Public Works and Human Resources as well as the Los Alamos Airport and Environmental Services/Sustainability Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

County Administrator Harry Burgess announced additional re-organization plans to employees this week – primarily Read More

Dick Knows Trails

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Los Alamos County Parks Division Manager, Dick McIntyre and Open Space Specialist, Craig Martin, review trail building plans and schedules. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By Greg Kendall

Dick McIntyre has been involved in the creation of several impressive community trail systems. On the wall in McIntyre’s office are a host of photos displaying trails he has had a hand in creating. His latest project, the Canyon Rim Trail, is only partially completed, with the first of three major segments in use.

In August of 2010, the first segment of the Canyon Rim opened to the Read More

CONE ZONE: Update for Week of May 14

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

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

NM4 Improvements Project

Traffic continues to be on the south side of NM4 between Rover Blvd and Grand Canyon/Pajarito Road. Speed limit within the construction area is 30 mph. Expect modifications to the work zone as the contractor progresses from intersection to intersection. Please drive defensively and watch for construction vehicles.

Other Resources:

Construction updates are posted at www.losalamosnm.us Read More

Take the LADailyPost.com Survey

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Editor’s Note: The survey is now closed. The results will be available shortly.

During meeting’s on Tuesday May 15 and Wednesday May 16, the Los Alamos County Council will discuss which proposed Phase II Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) will be funded and allowed to move forward and which will not.

In the following survey, the Los Alamos Daily Post is asking readers to rank the order in which they would like to see the unfunded Phase II CIP projects completed.

The option, “Do not proceed” is provided for projects the reader does not want to see funded by Los Alamos County. Read More

Planning and Zoning Approves Site Plan for Bandelier Shuttle Service Facility

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Site Plan for a shuttle service facility for a shuttle to Bandelier National Monument. Source: Los Alamos County.

The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a site plan for a shuttle service facility for shuttles to Bandelier National Monument. The shuttle service facility will be located at the corner of State Road 4 and Rover across the street from the White Rock Visitor’s Center and Conoco gas station, on what is now a vacant lot. Areas for up to two food vendors will be reserved on the commercial zoned lot at 40 Rover Blvd. The vendors would have a cart, trailer or Read More

Council Approves Motions Relative to Initiative, Referendum, Repeal and Charter Amendment

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Council approved replacing all parts of the existing Charter pertaining to Initiative/Referendum/Recall/Charter Amendments. Council votes 6 to 1 to approve Charter Amendment Alternate 2 removing the requirement for legal review prior to circulating petitions. Council voted 6-1 to approve Charter Amendment Alternate 2 relative to the referendum motion again removing the same legal requirement, 6-1 to approve the Charter Amendment relative to Recall and 5-2 to approve additional repeal language for each ordinance reviewed. Councilor Geoff Rodgers and Councilor Vincent Chiravalle Read More

Council is Considering a Set of Proposed Amendments to the Los Alamos County Charter

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Contract Attorney Chay Rennick speaks to Council about ordinances under review. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Public turnout is light for tonight’s Special Council Session. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Chris Chandler, right, of the Charter Review Committee addresses the issues as Charter Review Committee Chair John Hopkins, center, and contract attorney Chay Rennick look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

During the public comment portion of tonight’s hearing, Ellen Walton addressed specific issues she has with the process. Photo by Read More