Road Closures July 30 For 42nd Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon
Cyclists in previous Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC
Swimmers in previous Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division for the 42nd annual Los Alamos Triathlon July 30.
The race starts with a 20K bike ride that includes challenging climbs and great scenery, then into the pool (feet first) for a 400-meter swim and ends with a 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and back.
The following road closures will be in effect for this race:
- Canyon Road will be closed 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to through traffic
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 14 – July 19, 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.
KAYLA GOMEZ
July 14 at 11:25 a.m. / Police arrested Kayla Gomez, 29, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
CHANTELLE CHAVEZ
July 18 at 9:09 p.m. / Police arrested Chantelle Chavez, 26, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
July 13 at 3:14 p.m. / Police arrested Francisco Palomino, 25, of Espanola Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest HUGE Success!
MPNHP Committee Meets At Noon Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park Advisory Committee will meet at noon, Thursday in Room 110 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the Committee. The agenda has been posted on line and can be found at: http://www.losalamosnm.us/projects/council/Pages/mpnhpcommittee.aspx. Read More
Los Alamos County Council Honors White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee For Its Service
Past and present members of the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee gather this evening ahead of the Council meeting at the White Rock Firestation, where they were honored for their years of service to the community with a reception hosted by the County Council. The committee presented a recap of their work during tonight’s meeting. Their charter ended June 30. Courtesy photo
Members past and present from the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee receive certificates of appreciation this evening from the Los Alamos County Council for their years of volunteer Read More
LAFD Seeks Citizen Volunteers As ‘Bi-Stander’ Actors For Aug. 20 CPR Training Exercise At Ashley Pond Park
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department will be conducting CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) training Aug. 20 at Ashley Pond Park near the concert stage.
This training will include all aspects of a cardiac arrest event, including a 911 call to the Los Alamos Consolidated Dispatch Center from a witness, over–the–phone CPR instructions from trained dispatchers, the response by LAFD, and treatment by LAFD responders. All treatment and care will be administered to a hi-fidelity CPR mannequin, which measures the effectiveness of the CPR being provided. This training will Read More
Meet County Councilors At Farmer’s Market Thursday
Two members of the Los Alamos County Council will be at the Farmer’s Market 9-11 a.m., Thursday.
The public is welcome to stop by and chat with the Councilors about current projects, topics or concerns. Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Releases Second Quarter Crime Statistics
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone has released crime statistics for the second quarter of 2016, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property crime category. Both of these Read More
P&Z Meetings Set For July 30 And Aug. 6
Los Alamos County Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News Alert:
Effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1)
- Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Stage I Exemptions:
- Developed campgrounds with metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
Community Invited To Coffee With A Cop Tuesday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department invites the community to participate in Coffee with A Cop.
Meet Los Alamos police officers, ask questions and share concerns, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, at Morning Glory Bakery Company at 1377 Diamond Dr. Read More
More Scenes From ScienceFest 2016
Leia Roach strolls along the pond Saturday during ScienceFest 2016 in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Briefing a young scientist. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Some 10,000 people turned out for Saturday’s ScienceFest in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest packed a day full of interactive activities, tours and exhibits Saturday that engaged some 10,000 people of all ages in science.
Festival producer Los Alamos MainStreet partneed with community businesses and organizations to present Read More
Los Alamos Celebrates ScienceFest 2016
Bradbury Science Museum Association At ScienceFest
Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) Board Member Kathy Boerigter with student volunteers from Los Alamos High School today at their ScienceFest Booth at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Working on projects in the BSMA Booth today at ScienceFest. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers at the BSMA Booth today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s activities at the BSMA Booth. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s Read More
Los Alamos Main Gate Park Permanent Facade Ready For ScienceFest; Schedule Of Activities
Los Alamos Main Gate committee members in front of the permanent facade at Los Alamos Main Gate Park completed in time for ScienceFest. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
As anyone that drives past can see, the permanent facade at Los Alamos Main Gate Park has been completed in time for ScienceFest. With much determination from Suzette Fox of Los Alamos MainStreet to see it completed and the recommendation of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park committee to the County, it is ready for visitors and locals alike.
There will be a re-creation of the vintage photo of the main gate with the classic Read More
Road Construction Update: Week Of July 18
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like ScienceFest!
The Los Alamos area is beginning to look a lot like ScienceFest with signs cropping up from the 1940s such as this one on dispay today on the fence along the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
This Combined Operations sign is on display today on the fence along the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
ScienceFest News:
Los Alamos Historic Walking Tours
• 10a & 2:30p – by Los Alamos Historical Society. Tour historic Fuller Lodge & Bathtub Row.
Where: Historical Museum – Teen Center 475 20th St., Suite C
Event cost: $10 Read More
Night Work Underway On Knecht Street
RUNA Celtic Music Band Plays Ashley Pond Tonight
RUNA, a Celtic all-star band from the U.S., Ireland and Canada is playing at 7 p.m., today at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos.
This is a FREE CONCERT. Gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups”, RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the Read More