Cajete Fire: Los Alamos County Responds To Request From Sandoval County For Help With Displaced Animals
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Animal Shelter staff are responding to a request received overnight from the Sandoval County emergency response team to assist Animal Amigos with evacuation of animals being impacted by the Cajete Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Animal Shelter staff relocated animals that were being housed in the County’s shelter to the Santa Fe animal shelter this morning in preparation for intake of these evacuated animals, which are expected to be small domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits or chickens rather than large animals such as horses; however, the local stable Read More
Take A Free Ride On Summer Concert Bus Tonight!
COUNTY News:
Don’t forget! You can catch a ride to and from the Summer Concerts using the extended services provided by the DWI Planning Council and Atomic City Transit. Save the hassle and stay safe.
Route schedules and maps can be found on the ACT website: https://www.losalamosnm.us/government/departments/public_works/atomic_city_transit/
Remember – regular weekday service runs until 7 p.m., so check those schedules if you want to get there early. Read More
Lisa Brenner And Son File Suit Against County
By MAIRE O’NEILLLos Alamos resident Lisa Brenner and her son, Patrick Brenner, filed a complaint for declaratory judgment ordering production of copies of emails sent or received May 15 by Los Alamos County Councilors. The suit is against Los Alamos County Council and its Designated Custodian of Public Records Barb Ricci.
The Brenners’ attorney is A. Blair Dunn of Western Agriculture, Resource and Business Advocates and the case has been assigned to First Judicial District Judge Sarah Singleton. The suit indicates Patrick Brenner emailed Ricci at 5:30 p.m. May Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Sponsors Red Elvises Tonight!
Igor and the Red Elvises play Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today. Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series presents Igor and the Red Elvises at 7 p.m. today and we’re proud and happy to tell you it is “Los Alamos Daily Post Night!”
A whole lot of Los Alamosians have seen the Red Elvises and I imagine that many of them will be at the Pond Friday. I think they’ve played for us 17 times and I’ve reserved a date with them for next year. If you haven’t caught this band, I suggest you join their fans. This is Los Alamos’ favorite band!
The Red Elvises play Read More
Science Of The Solstice Talk At Nature Center June 20
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a talk on the Science of the Solstice June 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Want to learn more about the longest day of the year? Come to the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium for a presentation on the Science of the Solstice at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.
Dr. Rick Wallace will discuss the astronomical significance of the sun, summer solstice, and its resulting seasons. If weather holds, he will also bring out his solar telescope.
Wallace has a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of California at Santa Cruz (Lick Read More
Los Alamos County Hosts Community Bike Ride
A group of cyclists take part in Thursday’s Los Alamos County community bike ride. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT:
About 20 people strapped on their bicycle helmets and climbed on their bikes Thursday to take part in Los Alamos County’s community bike ride.
The 3-mile ride was originally scheduled for May 19 but needed to be rescheduled due to the weather. The new date coincided with the 12th Annual National Dump the Pump Day. Additionally, the community bike ride followed on the heels of the County’s presentation during its work session Read More
Daily Postcard: Huey Helicopter Refuels At Airport
Daily Postcard: A Huey helicopter takes off Thursday afternoon to return to the fire in the Jemez after refueling at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Bike Flow Trail By No Means A Done Deal
The June 8 Parks and Recreation Board meeting was crowded with community members waiting to give their input on the proposed bike flow trail. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Members of the public packed the room Thursday night for the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meeting and even spilled out into the hallway. The turnout seemed to suggest recreation is a prized commodity by this community.
“We want to have recreational opportunities for everyone,” said a member of the public.
The hot topic was the proposed bike flow trail
Council Approves A-19 Housing Development
Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey moves to approve the A-19 development agreement during the regular Council meeting June 6. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comBy KIRSTEN LASKY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Although Los Alamos County Council approved amendments to the development agreement for the A-19-A-1 site in White Rock, it was not an unanimous decision.
During the regular County Council meeting Tuesday, June 6, in Council Chambers, Council voted five to one to approve the amendments; Councilor Chris Chandler cast the opposing vote and Councilor James Chrobocinski was absent
Update: Police Seek Help Locating Ramon Acosta
Ramon Manuel Acosta
UPDATE: Ramon Acosta was located by the Espanola Police Department last night and taken into custody.
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Officers are searching for a 36-year-old male named Ramon Manuel Acosta.
Acosta fled from a crash scene on foot into the canyon south of Camino Cereza at approximately 4:30 p.m. today. He has an active warrant for a probation violation stemming from a robbery charge.
Acosta also has a criminal history of armed robbery and aggravated assault. He is 5’ 6” tall and 140 lbs. with brown eyes and brown hair. Acosta was wearing work clothes to include; jeans, Read More
LAPD Reminds Community To Follow Dog Ordinance
Los Alamos Police Department Animal Control Division Public Safety Aide Alysha Lenderman with Santos, a dog she rescued from Honduras. Santos is available for adoption at the Animal Shelter. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
A rash of recent attacks by unleashed dogs on humans and other dogs has spurred the Los Alamos Police Department to remind people of the provisions of the Los Alamos Municipal Code and the New Mexico Dangerous Dog Act.
“We have had several incidents in the past few months and people need to recognize Read More
Quorum Notice: Board Of Public Utilities Meets June 21
Black Hole And Church Cited For Disrepair
The Black Hole property on Arkansas Street has been cited by Los Alamos County for unsafe conditions due to its state of disrepair. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
The former Grace Lutheran Church on Arkansas Street has fallen into disrepair and the Grothus Family Trust, which owns the property has been cited by Los Alamos County. This is the rear view of the church building renamed the First Church of High Technology. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Two properties on Arkansas owned by the
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 7-12, 2017
LAPD News:
MONICA L. COOPER
JESSE DANIEL CURRIENew LAPD Public Safety Aide Supervisor Debra Kramer Is Sworn In Today At Magistrate Court
New Los Alamos Police Department Public Safety Aide Supervisor Debra Kramer is sworn in this morning in Magistrate Court. Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera, left, and Chief Dino Sqambellone joined other officers and guests at the ceremony. Courtesy photo
Newly sworn LAPD Public Safety Aide Supervisor Debra Kramer signs documents this morning in Magistrate Court as Judge Pat Casados looks on at right. Courtesy photo Read More
The Scoop Behind The Crane…
A crane heads down Trinity Drive Monday toward the CenturyLink Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Map of the legacy clean up area. Courtesy image
Staff Report
The purpose of the large crane that made its way up the Main Hill Road Monday evening and over to the CenturyLink Building on Trinity Drive is to clean up an area of decades old contaminated dirt.
Los Alamos County Community Development Director Paul Andrus explained today that the crane has been brought it to remove legacy waste along the side of the canyon behind the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building on Trinity Read More
County Councilors At Farmer’s Market Thursday
COUNTY News:
Two Los Alamos County Councilors will be at the Farmer’s Market 9-11 a.m. Thursday.
Market-goers are welcome to stop by their tent to ask questions, share kudos or voice concerns. Read More
Council Announces ‘Russ Gordon Day’ Proclamation
Concert producer Russ Gordon. LADP/file photo
COUNTY News:
- Community asked to join in ‘Thanks for the Musical Memories’ honoring Russ Gordon
Los Alamos County Community Services Director Brian Brogan announced today that the Council has asked County staff for a special recognition honoring long-time concert producer Russ Gordon for his thousands of hours and 28 years of service dedicated to bringing great musical acts to Los Alamos.
The County contracts with Gordon each year to produce the Summer Concert Series. Gordon recently announced that he will be retiring and moving out of Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9583-17 Approval of the May 25, 2017, Environmental Sustainability Board Minutes Presenters: John Bliss A – Draft ESB Minutes May 25, 2017Attachments:
5. BOARD BUSINESS 9584-17 Review
CB FOX Polo Shirts And Caps Carry County Brand Logo
We just spotted employee Ryan Guenther holding up polo shirts and caps with the new Los Alamos County brand logo on them now available for purchase at CB FOX on Central Avenue! Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
