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Beyer: Bats, Skunks Carry Rabies

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Ofc. Tom Beyer of Los Alamos County Animal Control spoke to Kiwanis recently. Photo by Don Casperson
 
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Ofc. Tom Beyer of Los Alamos County Animal Control spoke to Kiwanis recently, explaining rabies, a potentially infectious disease that can be transmitted to human beings through the bite of a sick animal.

Even after years of research, rabies is almost 100 percent fatal in human beings once the virus gets to the brain. The location of the transmitting bite is important. A human being bitten on the finger by a rabid animal has a 15 percent chance Read More

Los Alamos Bomb Team Investigates Suspicious Item

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The Los Alamos Bomb Team responds to a report of a suspicious item left on the sidewalk near Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock late this afternoon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

LAPD on scene of a suspicious item near LANB in White Rock late this afternoon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos Bomb Team responded to a report of a suspicious item left on the sidewalk near Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock just before dark today.

A patrol officer arrived at the scene and saw a cooler sitting on the sidewalk with no Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Knock Down House Fire

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Los Alamos firefighters knock down a vacant house fire overnight in the 3500 block of Ridgeway. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Courtesy/LAFD

LAFD fights a vacant house fire overnight in the 3500 block of  Ridgeway. Courtesy/LAFD

LAFD News:

At approximately 3 a.m., today, Los Alamos fire and police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Ridgeway for a reported house fire.

First responders arrived on scene to find a fully engulfed vacant home at that address. Witnesses on scene confirmed the house was vacant and an aggressive fire attack by

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 10 To Nov. 16, 2015

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LAPD News:
 
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
 
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
 
JUAN PEREZ
 
Nov. 10 at 7:48 a.m. / Police arrested Juan Perez, 21, of Abiqui on East Jemez Road on an outstanding warrant from another Jurisdiction.
 

 

 

 

JEREMY MARTINEZ

 
Nov. 10 at 10:12 a.m. / Police arrested Jeremy Martinez, 31, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
 
Nov. 10 at 10:59
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LAMS Conducts Lockdown Safety Drill Today

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LAMS News:

The New Mexico Public Education Department requires that every school in the state have a safety plan in place. The Los Alamos Middle School Safety Plan states that the LAMS staff and students will practice evacuation drills, shelter-in-place drills, and lockdown drills in conjunction with the Los Alamos Police Department. 

Today the Los Alamos Middle School and the Los Alamos Police Department practiced the plan for a lockdown drill. Los Alamos police officers participated in the drill to provide objective and valuable feedback.

The administration appreciates the police Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Nov. 4 To Nov. 9, 2015

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

MARISSA SPARKS 

Nov. 4 at 2:40 a.m. / Police arrested Marissa Sparks, 23,  of Los Alamos at 38th Street and Diamond Drive on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

 

 

 

JOSHUA LUCERO

Nov. 4 at 7:18 p.m. / Police arrested Joshua Lucero, 19, of Espanola at 182 Central Park Square and charged him with shoplifting. The estimated loss is less than $500.

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Concern Erupts For Explosives Working Dogs

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Explosives working dogs are kept in this enclosure in the back yard of a residence on Rim Road where Animal Control issued the owner a citation for incessant barking. Courtesy photo

Jennis Pruett expresses concern to the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday evening about the living conditions and treatment of the explosives working dogs housed at a residence on Rim Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By JENNIS PRUETT
Los Alamos

There is great respect for dogs who work explosives. They perform an important function, and they do it with loyalty, and from my observations, enthusiasm. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Oct. 29 To Nov. 3, 2015

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

ERNESTO MARTINEZ 

Oct. 29 at 12:12 a.m. / Police arrested Ernesto Martinez, 18, of Alcalde at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

 

 

 

MATTHEW SPRINGER 

Oct. 29 at 7:58 p.m. / Police arrested Matthew Springer, 45, of Albuquerque at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

Oct. 31 at 7:48 a.m. / A 75-year-old Read More

Police & Firefighters Hand Out Halloween Treats

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Los Alamos Police and Firefighters including Cpl. Eric Wilhoit and Firefighter Luke Washburn, rode bikes through neighborhoods passing out candy and lights to the kids Halloween night in White Rock. Photo by Kateri Morris 

Trick or treaters gather around Cpl. Eric Wilhoit for candy and lights Halloween night in White Rock. Photo by Kateri Morris 

Cpl. Eric Wilhoit passes out treats and lights to trick or treaters Halloween night in White Rock. Photo by Kateri Morris Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Oct. 21 To Oct. 28, 2015

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

Oct. 21 at 10:51 a.m. / Police arrested Amber Martinez-Vigil, 20, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with concealing her identity. Police booking photo is unavailable.

Oct. 23 at 9:53 a.m. / Police charged a 17-year-old Los Alamos boy with criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 years of age, at 2500 Trinity Dr. and issued him a summons to appear in court.

ERNESTO Read More