Sheehey: Fiscally Responsible Progressive
By Pete Sheehey
County Councilor
House Dist. 43 Candidate
There is a myth that progressive government policies, while they may be the moral choice for the common good, are fiscally irresponsible.
I do my job as a county councilor, and am campaigning for state representative, as a fiscally responsible progressive. Actions can be taken that will save lives, preserve the environment, and save us money in the long run. Here are some examples.
I convinced Los Alamos County to join the Rio Grande Water Fund, an innovative coalition of public and private groups that is working to increase the rate of Read More
Shuttle Service To Bandelier Begins Thursday May 17
One of the Atomic City Transit shuttle buses that will carry visitors from White Rock to Bandelier National Monument May 17 to Oct. 17. Courtesy/NPS Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News: Los Alamos County Council Candidate James Robinson Meets With Voters
Los Alamos County Council Candidate James Robinson, center, surrounded by friends, family and voters who stopped by to chat with the Democrat about his vision and share their own ideas during a Meet and Greet event Tuesday at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comFormer Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Chris Wilson Honored At Farewell Event
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Chris Wilson who recently resigned was honored this afternoon by friends and colleagues at Rose Chocolatier in Central Park Square. Wilson holds up his going away gift and is pictured with Parks and Rec Board Chair Stephanie Nakhleh. Courtesy photo
Friends and colleagues gathered this afternoon for a surprise farewell event for Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Director Chris Wilson at Rose Chocolatier in Central Park Square. Wilson recently resigned his position and is pictured with, from left, ParksSenior Appreciation Night Needs Eight Volunteers
COMMUNITY News:
With a couple of weeks to go, Senior Appreciation Night is still in need of eight volunteers to lead fun activities during the evening of graduation Saturday, June 2.
Senior Appreciation Night came about as a result of an upsurge of underage drinking and driving during the late 1970s and early 1980s when parties in the mountains, where police had no jurisdiction, were prevalent and led to several car wrecks and deaths.
A group of community members and organizations, led by then acting Chief of Police Gary Bequette, hoped to create an alternative celebration and they hosted a Senior Read More
Izraelevitz: Strategic Priorities For Los Alamos
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZAs I walk door-to-door on my campaign, I am often asked what my priorities for Los Alamos are. Like many other governmental issues, my priorities necessarily revolve around economics.
Los Alamos is and always will be a feeder community for LANL. It is absolutely true that if LANL were to close tomorrow, the town would also close, because structurally, and for the foreseeable future, there is no reason for our town to be here unless it is a bedroom community for the Lab.
The existential question is not whether LANL will Read More
Chandler And Sheehey Share Differences
House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler listens from the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
House Dist. 43 candidate Pete Sheehey addresses the audience during the League of Women Voters forum Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe second of two candidate forums was presented to Los Alamos citizens by the League of Women Voters Wednesday night at Fuller Lodge.
This forum Read More
State Game Commission Meets In Los Alamos May 22
Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Division Office Specialist Tiffany Pegoda checks out a bear proof trash cart made available to residents in April. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
NMSGC News:
The New Mexico State Game Commission will host a meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Holiday Inn Express, 60 Entrada Dr., in Los Alamos.
Among the topics is Stewart Liley’s update on the bighorn sheep status in Cochiti Canyon. That item will be followed by one of importance to the local bear-populated community when the Department will recognize the cooperation Read More
Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:Board Of Public Utilities Meets Wednesday
COUNTY News:Mud Pulp Fiber – A memoir Hidden In The Stacks Opens At Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Art Gallery Saturday
Ceramic by Suzanne Vilmain. Courtesy photo
Ceramic by Suzanne Vilmain. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Visiting the Mud Pulp Fiber exhibit in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Art Gallery is like stepping into a memoir of artist Suzanne Vilmain’s life. The exhibit opens 2-4 p.m., Saturday with a Surrealist Picnic, after which this richly layered installation will be on display until June 30. The Surrealist Picnic features the art of artist Katharine Kagel of Café Pasqual fame.
Vilmain shows us many of the significant items from her life, from things she has made, to books she has read, to artwork Read More
BPU Will Decide County’s Participation In Coal Plant Post 2022
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will be recommending to its Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to let the county’s contract for a three percent ownership share in the San Juan Generating Station expire in 2022.
Consideration of this recommendation will occur at the Wednesday, May 16, BPU meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. The BPU decision will then be forwarded to the County Council for concurrence.
Los Alamos County entered into a plant participation agreement in the mid-1980s with eight other owners Read More
In Honor Of Police Appreciation Week May 13-19 … Community Invited To Receive Temporary ‘Thin Blue Line’
In honor of Police Appreciation Week May 13-19, all community members are invited to receive a temporary “thin blue line” placed on their vehicle to show support and appreciation of local law enforcement. Drive to the Justice Center (front parking lot, off Central Avenue) anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. This event is sponsored by the LAPD Law Enforcement Wives. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scenes From Art In Public Places Ribbon Cutting For Los Alamos Teen Center Artwork
Art in Public Places Board Chair Jeremy Smith makes the opening remarks during Thursday afternoon’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the artwork featured outside the Los Alamos Teen Center. The colorful globes and two benches were created by San Francisco artist Colin Selig. The pieces are made from repurposed propane tanks. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd of Los Alamos County staff and members of the public participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony held Thursday afternoon in front of the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Read More
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
COUNTY News:B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. Preserve Our Historic Treasures Puzzle Presenters: Lodgers’ Read More
District Judge Ponders Sheriff Duties Issue Following Hour-Long Hearing
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero arrives at the Los Alamos Justice Center Thursday morning with his attorney Blair Dunn, right, and Cibola County Undersheriff Michael Munk, left, for a hearing before First Judicial District Judge Francis J. Mathew. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com 
Los Alamos County Assistant Attorney Kathryn Thwaits chats with County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, center, and County Attorney Alvin Leaphart prior to Thursday’s hearing. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Wallace: Plutonium Decision Big Vote Of Confidence For Los Alamos National Laboratory
LANL Director Dr. Terry WallaceLos Alamos National Laboratory Director Dr. Terry Wallace told Lab staff today in an internal memo obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post that the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) has given the Lab “a big vote of confidence”.
“They are investing an additional $3 billion in new mission space, which includes people, infrastructure and equipment. This is a significant opportunity to continue contributing to the nation’s security by drawing on our unique expertise in plutonium Read More
Council Chair Participates In Fire Ops 101 Program
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, right, participates in Fire Ops 101 May 5 in Albuquerque with Los Alamos Fire Department Driver/Engineer Mike Montoya who accompanied him throughout the day’s activities. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, center, participates in a CPR exercise during his Fire Ops 101 day May 5 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Scene from Fire Ops 101 May 5 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz got to experience Read More
Los Alamos Summer Concert Legacy Continues
A crowd gathers to listen to music during the 2017 Summer Concert Series. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Russ Gordon holds a County Council proclamation declaring Sept. 8 Russ Gordon Day. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
When Los Alamos patron saint of rock‘n roll, Russ Gordon, announced his retirement last year, fans feared 2017 would be the final season for the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series. Gordon coordinated and managed the Concert Series for 28 years. Who could possibly take over? Read More
