Los Alamos County Council this evening unanimously adopted the $188,398,147 proposed FY 2017 budget and budget options. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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Children’s Author Dirk Wales Interactive Show At Mesa Public Library Promotes Storytelling
Children’s author Dirk Wales’ new show in the Upstairs Gallery at Mesa Public Library for the month of May encourages you to tell your own stories. Courtesy photo
Dirk Wales encourages kids to tell their own stories at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photoLIBRARY News:
There’s a new show in the Upstairs Gallery at Mesa Public Library for the month of May – and it encourages you to tell your own stories. Artist and author Dirk Wales is on a mission to have others experience the joys of story-telling.
Dirk Wales has been a story-teller his whole life, in one form or another- Read More
Council Approves Changes To Financial Policies
County Council voted 4-3 this evening to approve financial policy changes to the general fund, including dropping general fund reserves to 20 percent from 25 percent, moving the warning for reserves to 15 percent and consolidating those funds into one fund. Councilors James Chrobocinski, David Izraelevitz, Pete Sheehey and Chair Rick Reiss voted for the measure. Council also approved 7-0 a general fund move of $1 million to the Economic Development Fund and $500,000 to the Capital Improvement Project fund. Reiss emphasized that these moves do not mean the money is being spent but rather Read More
Council Approves Change To Assessor’s Office Budget
Deputy County Manager Steven Lynne and Budget and Performance Manager Karen Kendall brief Council this evening on the Los Alamos County’s FY 2017 proposed budget. Council voted 7-0 to approve the removal of $45,000 in incentive pay and $9,989 in associated benefits from the Assessor’s Office proposed FY 2017 budget and revisit it at the end of the year. This will allow staff time to review salary structure details. Tonight is the final special session on the FY 2017 proposed budget, of which Council is expected to consider final changes and tentatively adopt this evening. Photo Read More
Rotary: Louisa Belian Is Student Of The Year
Rotarian Becky Ehlers, left, recently presented LAHS junior Louisa Belian with a Rotary Club Student of the Year Award. Belian was recognized for her academic achievements and specifically for her community service as a dance instructor for young children, a math tutor, a member of Natural Helpers, and as an active participant in student government for eight years. She has been elected to serve as the president of the 2016-17 senior class. Ehlers and Belian are pictured with LAHS science teacher Rachel Cowan and with Belian’s mother, Shonna Belian. Photo by Rob MetcalfBjorklund Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
Courtesy photoACRR News:
Mark Bjorklund was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held in the Western Area with a 18 second differential. Other accurate predictors were: Burton Krohn at 27 seconds off, and Allison Chan and Georgia Pedicini tying at 34 seconds.
On the 1 mile course Billy Strother was the first finisher at 9:47 and his sister Savanna Strother was the top female recording a 10:09. Ryan Smeltzer had 25:54 for top finisher in the 3 mile race and Roxana Candia was the first female with a time of 27:56.
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State Police Arrest Drunk Driver For 10th DWI
NMSP News:ESPANOLA― Around 8:30 p.m., April 26 a New Mexico State Police officer stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic violations on State Road 74 in Chamita.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Max Padilla, 38, of Espanola, emitted a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and exhibited numerous signs of impairment. Padilla admitted to the officer that prior to the stop he consumed vodka and had ingested heroin.
The officer conducted sobriety tests and Padilla displayed additional signs of impairment, indicating he was unable to
Mountain School Dedicates Playground Equipment
These Mountain students were the first ones to try out the new climbing wall. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A Mountain student shows off her balancing skills on the new ‘surfboard.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
The students of Mountain Elementary School could barely contain themselves April 25 as they gathered with staff to cut the ribbons and officially open new playground equipment.
The school is paying to replace a climbing wall deemed a safety hazard due to age. The PTA bought additional equipment to go with the climber, Read More
Law Day Op-Ed By Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniels
By Chief Justice Charles W. DanielsNew Mexico Supreme Court
As we celebrate national Law Day on May 1 and Juror Appreciation Week in New Mexico, I would like to recognize the vital role each citizen plays in preserving the rule of law by serving on juries in our state courts.
New Mexico courts each year summon about 10 percent of the state’s adult population to participate in jury service. Along with the ballot box, the jury box is one of the two most direct forms of citizen participation in our system of self-government.
The New Mexico and United States
National Rally For Deaf Rights May 4
DGM News:National Rally for Deaf Rights is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 4, at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, hosted by Deaf Grassroots Movement-New Mexico.
At the same time at all state capitols across the United States, the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind people will gather to rally for civil rights for Deaf, Hard of
Hearing and DeafBlind people. The Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind people, family, friends and allies will stand together to raise awareness of the many issues that continue to plague the Deaf community: oppression of American Sign Language as language of instruction
Hearing and DeafBlind people. The Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind people, family, friends and allies will stand together to raise awareness of the many issues that continue to plague the Deaf community: oppression of American Sign Language as language of instruction
