Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, center, is retiring after serving Los Alamos for 10 years. His final day was Friday. Before walking away, the County held a retirement party for him Thursday afternoon at Pajarito Ski Hill lodge. Here, Burgess chats with friends and colleagues including former County Councilor Pete Sheehey, left, Sheehey’s wife Naishing Key and Councilor David Izraelevitz. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Former Los Alamos County Councilor and County Clerk Sharon Stover wishes County Manager Harry Burgess a happy retirement during his party Thursday at the Ski Hill. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson, Interim County Manager Steve Lynne, former Municipal Judge Alan Kirk and former Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Glasco wish County Manager Harry Burgess a happy retirement. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Former Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss, left, and County Council Chair Randall Ryti take part in County Manager Harry Burgess’ retirement party. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, Councilor Denise Derkacs and former Councilor Mike Wheeler chat at the retirement party Thursday afternoon at Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler and Former Councilor Rick Reiss sign the guest book for retiring County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the retirement party for County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Councilor Denise Derkacs signs the guest book as County Visual Information Specialist Vint Miller keeps an eye out for an interesting shot at Thursday’s retirement party. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Councilor David Izraelevitz, left, chats with former County Councilor Rick Reiss during the retirement party Thursday. at Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Councilor Sean Williams, former Councilor Rick Reiss, Councilor Denise Derkacs and Interim County Manager Steve Lynne at Thursday’s retirement bash. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
County Councilor David Reagor signs the guest book Thursday at the retirement party for Harry Burgess. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, former Utilities Manager Tim Glasco, Interim County Manager Steve Lynne and Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson chat during the Thursday’s festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Garron Burgess checks out photos of his father County Manager Harry Burgess displayed during the retirement party for his father Thursday at the Ski Hill. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene at the retirement party Thursday for County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Pajarito Ski Hill employee Ron Mariner is ready to serve refreshments to a hungry crowd. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com