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Los Alamos Police Department Invites Community To Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Friday May 15

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LAPD will host its annual memorial ceremony on Friday as part of National Police Week. Courtesy photo

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) invites the community to attend its annual memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 15, as part of National Police Week. The ceremony will take place in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center, at 2500 Trinity Drive.

“Please join us as we remember the fallen, support their families, and reaffirm the bond between our community and those who serve it,” Deputy Chief James Rodriguez said in extending the invitation to the community. Read More

Meet Sarge At Los Alamos County Animal Shelter

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COUNTY News:

Community members looking for a way to give back or to find a dog or cat are invited to visit the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road.

Stop by to meet adoptable cats and dogs, or browse available animals anytime on the Animal Shelter website.

Whether ready to adopt or just wanting to help out, volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to make a difference—one paw at a time. Read More

County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet May 14

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14.

The meeting is open to the public.

Due to early voting underway in Council Chambers, this meeting will be held in the Boards & Commissions Room 110 across from Council Chambers.

Find the agenda here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More

Izraelevitz: Clarifying Reasons Behind Run For Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ 
Candidate For County Sheriff

It is unfortunate that online discussion about the merits of an elected Sheriff for Los Alamos, specifically regarding my campaign, has devolved into questions about my ethical compass. I would like to take a moment to be clear and factual about the reasons behind my effort to be elected as our Sheriff.

First of all, I am frank about my opposition to a Los Alamos County Sheriff, as I have been for a decade as County Councilor and in multiple communications. The position has evolved into one with no duties, is a waste of taxpayers’ money, and, for this Read More

Op-Ed: When The Power Goes Out, Natural Gas Still Works

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By THOMAS TIERNEY
Los Alamos

Yesterday’s town-wide power outage reminded Los Alamos how completely modern life depends upon electricity. The lights went out, internet service stopped, electric stovetops went cold, garage doors froze shut, and many residents suddenly lost the ability to prepare a warm meal.

County leaders should keep that reality firmly in mind as they discuss restricting or eliminating natural gas appliances for residential cooking.

Los Alamos experiences recurring power outages. Wind, snow, wildfire mitigation efforts, equipment failures, and grid instability Read More

Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Wednesday May 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The agenda has been published and can be found here.

Hard copies can be found in the Community Development Department lobby during regular business hours. Read More

DPU Crews Repair Power Outage Affecting Entire Townsite

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COUNTY News:

Following an overnight power outage on Friday, the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reported at 8 a.m. today, May 9, that power had been restored to all areas of the townsite.

DPU reported that as of 9:40 p.m. Friday, standby crews were called and dispatched to determine the extent of the power outage, which affected the entire townsite.

There were reports of a possible transformer blowing out in the area of Trinity Drive and Timber Ridge, and the DPU reported that crews headed there first. 

The exact cause of the power outage has not yet been announced.

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Local Equestrians Host Horse And Bicycle Safety Clinic

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Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo

Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Cathy Miller, the equestrian liaison for the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board’s bicycle working group, with Peggy Dare, recently hosted a safety clinic for the youngest members of the Tuff Riders bicycle group and their parents in the parking lot at the Brewer Arena.

The clinic promoted safety on the trails, particularly for bicyclists to know what a frightened Read More