LAPD Announces Intersection Change On Villa Street
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is issuing notification to all motorists that the Los Alamos County Traffic and Engineering Department has established a new four-way stop sign intersection.
The intersection at Villa and 33rd Street, in front of Aspen Elementary School, has been converted from a two-way stop to a four- way stop. Officers will be out enforcing this new change.
A motorist approaching an all-way stop is always required to come to a full stop before a crosswalk or stop line. After a full-stop has been made, vehicles have the right-of-way to proceed through the intersection Read More
Renovations Close Fuller Lodge West Entrance Aug. 22
COUNTY News:
As progress continues with interior work at Fuller Lodge, crews with R and M Construction will begin exterior renovations of the west entrance Monday, Aug. 22.
Work includes removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, stairs and ADA ramp as well as installation of a snow melt system to help keep the entrance free of ice during snow storms. This work will also coincide with the replacement of the stairs and retaining wall outside of the kitchen.
The west entry is expected to be closed for 4-6 weeks to complete the work, weather permitting.
Signage will be provided to route visitors Read More
Sheehey: Why Los Alamos Needs A Sheriff
The County Council recently voted 5-2 to put a proposed change to the County Charter on the November 2016 general election ballot to eliminate the office of Sheriff. I have no objection to the voters deciding on this issue, but I voted against the motion because eliminating the Sheriff is a bad idea. We have a Police Department with a multi-million dollar yearly budget, led by an excellent Chief. Why then should Los Alamos County also have an elected Sheriff with a small budget and staff?
Elected Sheriffs are a very enduring tradition Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 10 – Aug. 16, 2016
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 filed against them.
Aug. 10 at 11:25 a.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone damaged her property on Aster Street. The estimated loss is more than $1,000.
ADDIS FURH
Aug. 10 at 7:59 p.m. / Police arrested Addis Furh, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
CESAR VARGAS
Aug. 11 at 6:02 a.m. / Police arrested Cesar Vargas, Read More
Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos County Rodeo
White Rock Pottery Replica Project Now Complete
The last piece of the White Rock Pottery Replica project, a large 10-foot in diameter plate patterned after a Maria Martinez plate, was installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. This is part of the Los Alamos County Public Art Collection.
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The 10-foot in diameter plate installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
C-130 Drops Water On Pajarito Mountain For Movie
The C-130 transport aircraft is spotted this afternoon flying around Pajarito Mountain to drop a large quantity of water for the film ‘Granite Mountain’ that is being filmed in the area. Photo by Donna Reil Read More
Alert: Motorists Can Expect Traffic Delays On Diamond Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials announced that utility work on Orange Street and Diamond Drive will create a 10-minute delay for this evening’s commuters heading north on Diamond Drive. Supporting the Western Area Phase 4 improvements, construction crews have been replacing waterlines in the Denver Steels area, requiring a lane drop on Diamond Drive. For the past two weeks, construction crews have been removing traffic control devices to eliminate the lane drop on Diamond Drive and accommodate the evening rush hour traffic. However, a water tie-in scheduled Read More
Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade
Los Alamos County Fair Prize Winners Chosen
C-130 Basing Out Of Santa Fe Municipal Airport For Pajarito Mountain Water Drop Today
A C-130 transport aircraft similar to this one is scheduled to drop a large quantity of water over Pajarito Mountain between about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today for the film ‘Granite Mountain’. Courtesy photo
COUNTY news:
The C-130 transport aircraft scheduled to drop a large quantity of water over Pajarito Mountain between about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today for the film “Granite Mountain,” will be basing out of the Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
A helicopter carrying crew to film the C-130 in action also will be basing out of Santa Fe Airport. Neither Read More
Scenes From Saturday’s Los Alamos County Fair
A massive crowd turned out for Saturday’s annual Los Alamos County Fair at Ashley Pond Park including this family who like hundreds of others received balloons sporting the County’s new branding log. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Fair goers pack the County booth Saturday at the Pond to meet Boards and Commimissions members, Councilors and County officials to learn about the latest projects in the works around the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County planners and Public Works officials discuss a wide variety of projects with Read More
Letter To The Editor: Fair Warning To Council Candidates
I give fair warning to all candidates for County Council:
I don’t care if you lie and say that you just want the electorate to decide whether or not to have a sheriff. But unless you actively support a ‘no’ vote on the proposal to eliminate the office of sheriff in Los Alamos County, I will find it very difficult if not impossible to vote for you in this upcoming election, no matter how completely we agree on other issues.
While there are certainly examples of very bad sheriffs (a case in Arizona Read More
Scenes From Today’s Muttin Bustin Competition
A Muttin Bustin winner is interviewed at today’s Los Alamos County Rodeo at Brewer Arena. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Scene from today’s Muttin Bustin competition at the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Photo by Jennifer Bartram
Scene from today’s Muttin Bustin competition at the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Photo by Jennifer BartramPhoto by Jennifer Bartram
Scene from today’s Muttin Bustin competition at the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Photo by Jennifer BartramPhoto by Jennifer Bartram Read More
C-130 To Drop Water On Pajarito Mountain Monday
A C-130 transport aircraft similar to this one is dropping a large quantity of water, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, over the Pajarito Mountain top as part of a pivotal scene for the movie ‘Granite Mountain.’ Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
- ‘Granite Mountain’ Crews Filming Scene from Helicopter
The Los Alamos community will have the opportunity to see a helicopter carrying film crew and a C-130 transport aircraft dropping a large quantity of water over the Pajarito Mountain top 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 as part of a pivotal Read More
LAHS Class Of 1981 Wins County Fair & Rodeo Parade
The LAHS Class of 1981 used their fantastic Rocky Horror Picture Show themed dance moves to boogie their way in to the winners circle in this year’s Fair and Rodeo Parade float contest. Congratulations to the Class of ’81! The Los Alamos Shrine Club came in second in today’s parade. The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild came in third. All the entries brought their enthusiasm and did a great job. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Shrine Club came in second in today’s parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild Read More
Scenes From Today’s Los Alamos County Triathlon
The atmosphere is buzzing with energy this morning as competitors gather for their race numbers and set up their gear. Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover writes a race number on the arm of School Board President Jim Hall and assists other triathletes to prepare for this morning’s 42nd Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Public Schools is represented in this morning’s competition by triathletes, from left, LAPS Board Vice President Jenny McCumber, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and LAPS Board President Jim Hall.. Courtesy photo
Power Read More
P&Z Comprehensive Plan Meeting Canceled For July 30
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Saturday, July 30 to discuss the Comprehensive Plan has been canceled due to a notification error.
A meeting to discuss the plan on Aug. 6 will proceed as scheduled. A second or possibly third meeting will be rescheduled in the future to discuss the draft land use maps and draft format of the Comprehensive Plan document.
The department thanks the community and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the July 30 meeting. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 1
COUNTY News:
The County has issued the lastest uppdate on road construction underway around the community. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: Children are attracted by activity and heavy equipment. For safety reasons, please keep children away from construction areas, since they cannot always be seen by workers concentrating on their jobs.
The below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
Canyon Rim Trail
- Construction on the west leg of Canyon Rim Trail
Summer Concert Features Blues At Rover Park Tonight
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Today’s free Summer Concert features “The Peterson Brothers” at 7 p.m. at Rover Park in White Rock.
The Peterson Brothers were born and raised deep in the “Lost Pines” of Bastrop, Texas. Alex, 16, on bass and violin and vocals; and Glenn Jr., 18 on guitar and lead vocals are two brothers, one sound. Their music combines the classic blues sounds of legends with their own unique blend of soul-infused inspiration.
In just a few short years Read More