Carol A. Clark

State Auditor: Continued Failure To Provide Oversight, Monitoring And Accountability Has Resulted In Abuse; Contributed To Public Mistrust Of Albuquerque Police Dept.

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State Auditor Brian S. Colón

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Auditor Brian S. Colón announced Friday the results of the special audit regarding overtime practices by the City of Albuquerque (“City”) Albuquerque Police Department (APD).

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) designated the special audit as a result of allegations of abuse of police overtime and a disregard of APD procedures.

Auditor Colón issued the following statement on the matter:

“Continued failure to provide oversight, monitoring and accountability has resulted in abuse and contributed to the public’s mistrust. Read More

McCormick: 5 Reasons Coworking Is The New Way To Work

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Monday is International Coworking Day and to celebrate, projectY is offer free coworking on this day. No reservations are needed, just stop by for free coffee, snacks, special discounts on memberships and punchcards, coupons and giveaways. Courtesy/projectY

By CHRISTINA MCCORMICK
Community & Marketing Manager
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The past couple of years have been a difficult time for us all. We have had to reinvent ourselves, our families, and our work, all while trying to stay healthy in the midst of the unknown. 

Did you know that there is a new way to work? Coworking’s popularity is surging Read More

County Council Agenda Highlights For Tuesday Aug. 10

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers  inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This meeting is open to the public in person and on Zoom.

The following Zoom meeting link/telephone call in numbers may be used for
public viewing and participation:

Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85008297188

Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626
6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 850 0829 7188

Viewing Only:

https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More

Obituary: Grace L. Ogden July 9, 1920 – July 25, 2021

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GRACE L. OGDEN July 9, 1920 – July 25, 2021

The United Church held a small family service Aug. 2 at Aspen Ridge Lodge to honor the memory of Grace L. Ogden, a small-town girl from a frontier town who grew up to be a loving and devoted family member—and something of a world traveler. 

Grace’s only child, Charmian Ogden Schaller, spoke at her funeral. Charmian’s husband, Stuart Schaller; both of Grace’s grandchildren (Edward Schaller and Eric Schaller); and Edward’s wife Cathy and all four of their children (Grace’s great-grandchildren) attended the service. 

The Rev. David Elton from the Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 9, 2021

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COUNTY News:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos County Public Works staff through contractors.

For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Public Works Projects:

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass

The highway detour has been shifted to the north side of N.M. 502 allowing the contractor Read More

Father Theophan: Clay And Dirt

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Clay cup and bowls created by Father Theophan. Photo by Father Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

Clay is a humble material. It can be found naturally almost anywhere there is running water. It’s not all useful right out of the ground, but most of it can be useful with a little care and some additives.

I used to defend myself and my medium, “Clay is not dirt!”

But to be fair, although not topsoil nor organic, it isn’t very different from sand. Particle size and shape are the defining factors. Clay is much finer than sand. When dried and powdered, it feels like talcum Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunflower Awaits Leisure Lagoon Opening

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Daily Postcard: A large sunflower is spotted Sunday morning appearing to await the opening of the Leisure Lagoon under construction next to the Aquatic Center on the corner of Central Avenue and Canyon Drive. Sunflowers are copious nectar producers, providing food for pollinating bees, while the seeds and leaves provide food for such animals as birds, insects and squirrels. Source: New World Encyclopedia. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More

Kirchner Creates Quilt For Historic Fuller Lodge Hotel Room

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Marian Kirchner and Sheila Uhrich deliver a quilt recently to the historic Fuller Lodge hotel room. Kirchner  designed and created the quilt based on a 1959 photograph using fabric from Atomic City Quilts. The quilt is made up of 240 blocks (960 triangles) and on display in the Zia Room at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. Courtesy photo Read More

Rockfall Mitigation Begins On N.M. 502 In Los Alamos Area

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with GeoStabilization International (GSI) will begin a rockfall mitigation project Monday Aug. 16, in the Los Alamos area.

Due to its composition, the existing hillside is subject to rockfalls during rain and snow events, which can pose a danger to passing motorists.

The project will remove any rocks that are deemed a threat to motorists, under controlled conditions.

The project is expected to take 10 working days to complete, weather permitting.

Work will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 Read More