Allison and Melanie Bennett presented a $500 check Tuesday to Kiwanis President Don Casperson for Kiwanis programs that benefit children. Bennett’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts created a December fundraiser during its Holiday Open House in which for three days the store sold cake slices for $5. Hidden under the icing of each cake slice was a gemstone. Customers didn’t know if they would get a diamond, a ruby or another fine gemstone. Allison Bennett told the Los Alamos Daily Post that this annual event is very popular with customers. The first year of the gemstone cake promotion, Bennett’s Read More
County Line: Feb. 22
COUNTY News:
A-19-a Masterplanning Study – Public Meeting Monday Feb. 25
White Rock residents: attend this meeting and get the latest update on Parcel A-19-a (6 p.m. in White Rock Fire Station #3) Can’t attend? Log on to Open Forum Tuesday to comments on line. Get details here: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/news/Pages/A19aPublicMtginWhiteRockFeb25.aspx
Council Meeting Tuesday Feb. 26
What’s on the agenda? A Public Hearing on the proposed sewer rate increase, plus much more. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Download the agenda now: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/council/Pages/default.aspx Read More
Previous Obituaries
GORDON NEAL KEATING 1966–Feb. 14, 2013
Gordon Neal Keating of Los Alamos, New Mexico died peacefully February 14, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at home surrounded by close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Keating, and is survived by his father, Richard Keating (of Edwardsville, IL.), wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Flannery and Zoë, and brother Phillip (of Denver, Colo.)
He grew up in Edwardsville, IL., and attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He was passionate about geology, especially volcanology. After college, Gordon worked for Read More
County Line: Feb. 15
COUNTY News:
Remember, Monday is Presidents’ Day holiday, so County offices are closed. There’s no trash or recycling pick up on Monday – so if that’s your normal pick up day, put your roll carts at the curb by 8 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) instead. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
Council Meeting Tuesday
The main item on the agenda is the discussion about capital projects – which ones to defer for up to $12.5 million and four years. Eight projects approved last year will be the focus of the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Download the agenda Read More
County Line: Feb. 8
Comprehensive Plan Maps Update – Two Meetings
Attend a meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. in White Rock Fire Station 3, or an open house on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, to find out more about proposed updates for these important maps – contact the Community and Economic Development Department for details (662-8120).
Council Meets Tuesday
What’s on the agenda? The main focus is likely to be the approval of a service agreement with NM Airlines to return scheduled air service to Los Alamos Airport in April. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Chambers on Tuesday night. Download Read More
LA Federated Republican Women Offer Scholarships
Recently installed officers of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women include from left, Secretary Cathy Walters, Past President Nona Bowman, President Mary Wilhoit, Treasurer Clarissa Dufresne and Vice President Heather McClenahan. Courtesy photo
NMFRW News:
Do you know a female senior at Los Alamos High School or a senior at another school who is a resident of New Mexico who could use a scholarship to college?
Perhaps she is already a student at a New Mexico institution of higher learning. Is she planning to study or already studying politcal science, history, international relations Read More
Council Approves Budget Guidance
Deputy County Administrator Steven Lynne answers Council questions about the budget guidance while County Administrator Harry Burgess looks on. Photo from PAC 8 streaming video
Staff report
During Tuesday’s County Council meeting, County Budget and Grants Manager Gina Coluzzi presented the current fiscal year mid-year budget review highlighting revenue shortages.
Deputy County Administrator Steven Lynne and County Administrator Harry Burgess reviewed the draft Budget Guidance and shared their suggestions for creating the FY 2014 budget.
This is the second half of a two-year Read More
Column: Knee Injuries and Alignment
By Jessica Kisiel M.S.
Contrary to popular belief your knee is not a fragile joint. It is designed to run, jump, ski and perform all the activities you ask of it. The knee is actually a simple joint with a complex job.
Acting as a hinge joint, the knee flexes and extends the lower leg. The complexity of the joint lies in its role in coordinating and synchronizing the movement between the hip and ankle.
Your body is linked together in a kinetic chain and works as a unit. No joint or muscle works in isolation. Just try to bend or extend your knee without involvement from the hip, ankle or pelvis. It’s Read More
CIP Projects: A Message from County Administrator Harry Burgess
Staff Report
Two months ago, County Administrator Harry Burgess put Capital Improvement Projects on hold after it was revealed that the County faced an unexpected GRT funding shortfall. Some of the projects on hold include: Ashley Pond Improvements; New Teen Center; and the New Nature Center.
The Los Alamos Daily Post obtained the following message that Burgess sent yesterday to Project Managers, Sponsors and Stakeholders of Capital Projects approved in 2012:
A Message from County Administrator Harry Burgess
To All Project Managers, Sponsors and Stakeholders for Capital Projects Read More
County Line Highlights Need for Committee Members
Creative District Advisory Committee Meets Monday
This newly formed committee will meet at 2 p.m. in the Aquatic Center Training Room. If you’re curious to find out more about the Creative District Plan – attend the meeting. Visit: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/bcc/cdac/Pages/cdac.aspx
County Council Meeting Tuesday
The County Council will hold its first work session of the year at 7 p.m. in White Rock Fire Station #3. What’s on the agenda? This will be a time for the newly seated council to review such items as committee appointments, council rules, and the council’s Read More