Beverly Neal Clinton Files For Los Alamos Council
Democrat Beverly Neal Clinton files for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council this afternoon in the Municipal Building. She explained she decided to run for council to have ‘representation from a lesser known voice, direct involvement with the community and bring positive change.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS: 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners
LAPS 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools had 26 students compete at the 2024 Regional Science Fair held at New Mexico Highlands University.
Twenty-four students placed in their division.
Two Los Alamos High School students, Tate Plohr and Helena Welch, placed Best of Show which means they will be attending the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, Calif. in May.
Here are the rest of the results:
Junior Animal Science
- 2nd Place: Andres Trujillo, Los Alamos Online Learning Academy
- Honorable Mention: Megan
County Parks Division Staff Receive C’YA Certificates
From left, Alex Archuleta, Ben Prada and Nate Aguilar with the Los Alamos County Parks Division, were three of 40 individuals nominated for a Community Asset Award by the Champions of Youth Ambitions organization. The reception was held Feb. 18 at Fuller Lodge. While Archuleta, Prada and Aguilar could not attend the event, their supervisor, Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta, presented the C’YA Certificates of Acknowledgement at a March 11 luncheon. Photo by Sara E. Canfield/LAC Read More
Ryn Herrmann Files For Los Alamos County Council
Democrat Ryn Herrmann files for Los Alamos County Council this afternoon at the Municipal Building. She said she decided to run for a seat on council, ‘because I am looking to serve the community after my retirement from the Chamber of Commerce and this seems like a great way to do that.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Police Swearing In Ceremony
Officers Swearing In
Los Alamos Police Cpl. John Harris is sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor this afternoon in Magistrate Court. He is accompanied by his family. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Cpl. John Harris signs paperwork to make it official. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jessi Harris pins the badge on her husband Cpl. John Harris during this afternoon’s ceremony in Magistrate Court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cpl. Jose Ted Garcia being sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor in Magistrate Court this afternoon accompanied by his wife. Photo by Read More
Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Council incumbent Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, files for re-election this afternoon at the Municipal Building. ‘I’m running for re-election to council so I can continue to serve the people of Los Alamos County and continue working on priorities I’ve identified: housing, development, downtown revitalization and community services,’ Derkacs said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Q&A With County Council Candidate Ryn Herrmann
County Council candidate Ryn Herrmann
Staff Report:
Democrat Ryn Herrmann is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.
Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Herrmann: My family and I have lived in Los Alamos for 27 years.
Post: Where do you work?
Herrmann:I am the Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Los Alamos but will be retiring from that position in August after Read More
Libertarian James Wernicke Files For County Council
Libertarian James Wernicke files by proxy today for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. Fellow Libertarian Chris Luchini was his proxy. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Michael Redondo Files For County Clerk
Former Los Alamos Probate Judge Michael Redondo, a Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Clerk this afternoon at the Municipal Building. Redondo explained, ‘I decided to run because having served as Probate Judge I worked closely with the clerk’s office for the last four-and-a-half years and since Naomi (County Clerk Maestas) is term-limited I have a concern that it continue to run smoothly and serve Los Alamos County’.’ hoto by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Libertarian Chris Luchini Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat
Libertarian Chris Luchini files for N.M. Dist. 43 seat this morning at the Municipal Building. Luchini said he decided to run for the seat because ‘Mr. Phillip Mach (also Libertarian) filed and I wanted to have a real debate … and be able to really get into the weeds of the real issues of the state’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Councilor David Reagor Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, a Republican, files for re-election this morning at the Municipal Building. Reagor offered two reasons why he decided to run for re-election, ‘The main thing is I am very happy to campaign for small businesses,’ he said. He noted Los Alamos has lost a lot of small businesses and things like COVID mandates didn’t help. Reagor said he would like to do everything he can to support local businesses. Reagor added that he also wants to ‘preserve Los Alamos’ utilities’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Q&A With County Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs
Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs
Staff Report:
Democrat Denise Derkacs is running for re-election for her seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.
Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Derkacs: 42 years. Born and raised in New Jersey, my husband Dennis and I have lived in 10 states and settled in New Mexico in June 1982. We raised our three sons in Los Alamos County and chose to stay here Read More
Libertarian Phillip Mach Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat
Libertarian Phillip Mach files for New Mexico House Dist. 43 this morning at the Municipal Building. Mach, who has lived in Los Alamos for three years, said he decided to run for the seat because, ‘I think it is important that we have a contested election’. He added that he believes the Libertarian Party will have a contested primary, ‘which is exciting’. The seat is held by Democrat Christine Chandler who is seeking re-election. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Clerk’s Office Stands Ready For Candidate Filing Day
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, center, prepared this morning for the opening of Candidate Filing Day today for the 2024 Primary Election. Maestas is joined in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building by her team, from left, Senior Deputy Clerk Danielle Miera, Deputy Clerk Casey Salazar, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Deputy Clerk Allison Collins, Deputy Clerk Marie Pruitt and Chief Deputy Clerk Tessa Jo Mascarenas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Video: Councilor Havemann Highlights March 5 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann discusses highlights from the March 5 council meeting. Video by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet March 14
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 890 3074 0299 Read More
Los Alamos County Swim Lessons Begin In April
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division has announced that beginning in April 2024, Los Alamos County Aquatic Center staff will be offering swim lessons, in addition to contract instructors, 505 Swimming and Anna Zhang.
The mission of the Los Alamos County Swim Lessons is to promote independence and confidence for every student. Learning to swim is an essential skill that all children should eventually learn. This program is designed to be taken progressively. Each level is a stepping stone to the next level. When a child achieves a certain level of comfort in the water, it Read More
2024 Candidate Filing Day 9AM To 5PM Tuesday!
Council Action: Sale Of Entrada Lot Passes 6-0
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The sale of 110 Entrada was approved during the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent during the vote.
Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider described the property as a “triangular shaped” lot that is adjacent to the Los Alamos County Airport runway, behind the Los Alamos Coop Market and adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express and the former Pebble Building.
The developer, 110 Entrada LLC, plans to construct a 50,000 square foot Read More
