County Government

Council Learns About UWNNM Fundraising Campaign

United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Kristy Ortega along with UWNNM Board member and Fire Chief Troy Hughes make a presentation about the organization’s fundraising compaign underway, during public comment at the regular council meeting Tuesday night. Ortega provided informational rack cards to the County Council and Hughes encouraged people to give to the campaign, saying that every dollar the organization gets goes really far. For information, visit www.UnitedWayNNM.org. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Gerald Martinez Retires From DPU

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Power Systems Supervisor Gerald Martinez, center, celebrates his retirement after 15 years of service. His coworkers, including Deputy Manager – Power Systems Steve Cummins, left, and Jordan Garcia who is taking over his position, joined Martinez and others for a retirement luncheon Friday at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More

Council Proclaims Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14

Councilor Rick Reiss, second from right, presents a proclamation to Fire Chief Troy Hughes, left, and members of his staff during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday in Council Chambers recognizing Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, declaring Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week, to Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes and members of his staff Tuesday night during the regular County Council meeting.

Proclamation:

 

WHEREAS: Los Alamos County is committed to ensuring Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Operating Across New Mexico In October

NMSP News:
 
New Mexico State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in every county across the state during the month of October.
 
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
 
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the
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Los Alamos High School To Induct 2017 Hall Of Fame Members

By RJ Montaño
Los Alamos Daily Post

rjmontano@ladailypost.com​

It’s one of the highest honors an athlete can get to be inducted into any hall of fame – to be among a group of individuals considered particularly illustrious as players or coaches. On Oct. 1, Los Alamos High School will induct nine members into the Sports Hall of Fame 2017 Class.

Larry Baca

Graduated: 1974
Sports: (Played) Football, Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling, Track & Field;
(Coached) 28 seasons, Boys’ Track & Field
Accolades: Several Coaching Awards
 
Larry Baca graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1974
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Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets Oct. 4

COUNTY News: 
 
The Los Alamos Historic Preservation Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public. 
 
Agenda:
 
1.  ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
 
A.  Call to Order/Introductions
 
B.  Approval of Today’s Agenda

C.  Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes

  • Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting Aug. 2, 2017.

 
D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
 
II.  HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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BPU, Council Weigh Finance Options For Replacing White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant

At left, DPU Deputy Manager Jack Richardson and DPU Manager Tim Glasco present finance options available for replacement of the White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant at the Sept. 21 BPU and Council joint meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

kirsten@ladailypost.com 

 

The wastewater treatment plant in White Rock needs to be replaced and a discussion on how to finance the project was held during the Los Alamos County Council and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) joint work session Read More

ESB Tables Roll Cart Ordinance To Seek More Input

A local resident speaking during public comment at the Environmental Sustianability Board meeting Sept. 21 holds up motion detected lights that she uses to dissuade bears from visiting her home. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

Members of the community turned out for the Environmental Sustainability Board meeting Sept. 21. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

kirsten@ladailypost.com 

 

The proposed amendments to the Los Alamos County ordinance for preventing wildlife getting into trash cans ignited Read More

Manhattan Project Subcommittee Meets Friday

COUNTY News:

The Manhattan Project Subcommittee will meet at noon Friday in Room No. 330 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.   

The meeting is open to the public.

 

Agenda:

I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Review of background documentation
IV. Review of Previous committees/subcommittees’ work
V. Fuller Lodge Interpretation Plan effort
VI. Next meeting: Date/Time (TBD)
VII. Adjourn Meeting
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Quorum Notice: Art In Public Places Board Oct. 2

COUNTY News: 

Members of the Art in Public Places Board may attend a re-dedication of artwork from the former U.S. – Japan (NEDO) Demonstration Smart House at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at the second floor lobby of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

A quorum may be present but no board action will be taken. 

The event is open to the public.

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ESB And Eco Station Staff Conduct Walk Through Recyle Audit Of Roll Carts In White Rock Neighborhoods Friday

COUNTY News:

Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board and staff from the Los Alamos County Eco Station will conduct a walk through of neighborhoods in White Rock Friday, Sept. 29 to survey recycle roll carts at the curb.

They are checking the carts for the volume of recycling placed in them, in order to assist them in evaluating options for route pick up and frequency of the future brush roll carts that will be added to the system and distributed next year.

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Art In Public Places Board Meets Sept. 28

COUNTY News:
 
The agenda for the upcoming Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Advisory Board meeting has been published and is available online at: http://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
 
The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Room #110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
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LAFD Marks Five Promotions

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, far left, congratulates Department members on their promotions. From left, Division Chief Kelly Sterna, Captain Luke Washburn, Captain Michael Cayton, Driver Engineer Evan Pulliam and Driver Engineer Daniel Gandara. Courtesy/LAPD

Newly promoted Los Alamos Fire Department Division Chief Kelly Sterna, right, is pinned by Retired Division Chief Francisco Martinez, left, and Retired Battalion Chief Adam Muller. Courtesy/LAFD Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 20 To Sept. 22, 2017

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges against them.

GERALD ESPINOZA

Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. / Police arrested Gerald Espinoza, 35, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

 

 

 

TABATHA ANNJOYCE JONES

Sept. 21 at 1:37 p.m. /Police arrested Tabatha Annjoyce Jones, 34, of White Rock at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with embezzlement of between $2,500 and $20,000.

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Celebrate The Arts This October!

County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, left,  presents Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Patrick Neher with a proclamation recognizing October as Arts and Culture Month at Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post 
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos County and local arts organizations are kicking convention to the curb. Traditionally, every September representatives from the Los Alamos Arts Council attend a County Council meeting to receive a proclamation
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Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Los Alamos Youth Football And Cheerleading League Embezzlement Case

LAPD News:

Based on the continuing investigation of embezzlement from the Los Alamos Youth Football and Cheerleading League, Los Alamos Police Det. Ryan Wolking is seeking information from participants of the league, businesses or individuals who donated to the league, or anyone from whom the league would have received cash, checks, or some other form of payment.

Specifically, LAPD is requesting information relating to financial transactions being processed or handled by the league’s former president Tabatha Jones of White Rock.

All information should be directed to Det. Wolking LA-93 Read More

Letter To The Editor: Keeping A Tidy Yard Is More Than Just Appearances Sake

By DELIA CRUZ-MURPHY
Los Alamos

I understand people are upset by the County Codes calling for people to maintain the weeds in their yard, or minimize the rotting carcasses of cars, and just the general tidiness of one’s yard.

While I do understand I cannot sympathize, nor excuse this risky behavior. Keeping a tidy yard is more than just appearances sake, it is about the real pressing issue of Public Health for the Community.  We live in a part of the country where Bubonic Plague, Hantavirus and Mosquito Borne Illnesses are a continuous concern. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) on Read More

Labor Board Dismisses Prohibitive Practices Complaint Against LAPD

Sgt. Monica Salazar-Casias, president of the International Union of Police Associations, Local No. 14 and Vice President Cpl. Ben Irving chat prior to Monday’s prohibited practices complaint hearing. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board members, from left, Eppie Trujillo, Felicia Orth and Trey Frazier discuss a prohibited practices complaint against the Los Alamos Police Department Monday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily
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County: Trinity Drive Lane Closures Oct. 2-6

COUNTY News:

As part of 20th Street Extension Project, construction crews will be connecting new water and gas lines to existing underground utilities on Trinity Drive at the intersection of 20th Street.

This work requires temporary lane and sidewalk closures on Trinity Drive near 20th Street, scheduled as follows, weather permitting:

  • Monday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 6, eastbound right lane.

For more information or questions, contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us.

The County thanks the community for its continued patience and cooperation. Read More

Los Alamos County Clerk Registers New Voters

Los Alamos County Clerk Office staff members take part in National Voter Registration Day Tuesday in the lobby at the Municipal Building. The event was part of a massive 50-state effort to register thousands of voters. In addition to being at the Municipal Building, clerk staff went to Starbucks and Los Alamos High School. Here Office Specialist Jordan Duran, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez, seated, Election Manager Gloria Maestas and County Clerk Naomi Maestas stand ready to register new voters. As of noon Tuesday, Clerk Maestas reported that 10 people had registered to vote. If people missed Read More

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