Council Approves Changes To Financial Policies
County Council voted 4-3 this evening to approve financial policy changes to the general fund, including dropping general fund reserves to 20 percent from 25 percent, moving the warning for reserves to 15 percent and consolidating those funds into one fund. Councilors James Chrobocinski, David Izraelevitz, Pete Sheehey and Chair Rick Reiss voted for the measure. Council also approved 7-0 a general fund move of $1 million to the Economic Development Fund and $500,000 to the Capital Improvement Project fund. Reiss emphasized that these moves do not mean the money is being spent but rather Read More
Council Approves Change To Assessor’s Office Budget
Deputy County Manager Steven Lynne and Budget and Performance Manager Karen Kendall brief Council this evening on the Los Alamos County’s FY 2017 proposed budget. Council voted 7-0 to approve the removal of $45,000 in incentive pay and $9,989 in associated benefits from the Assessor’s Office proposed FY 2017 budget and revisit it at the end of the year. This will allow staff time to review salary structure details. Tonight is the final special session on the FY 2017 proposed budget, of which Council is expected to consider final changes and tentatively adopt this evening. Photo Read More
Signs Of The Season
The political season is gearing up in Los Alamos County and campaign signs are sprouting up around the community in preparation for the June 7 Primary Election. Signs spotted Sunday along Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock include those for Democratic County Councilors Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey who are seeking re-election and Democrats Chris Chandler and Antonio Maggiore (got Antonio?) running for Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Campaign signs along Sherwood Boulevard Sunday feature Democratic County Councilors Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey seeking Read More
County Bids Farewell To Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider
At Friday’s official farewell event in Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider who retired last month, receives a custom hand-made ax from Firefighter and Honor Guard Commander William Nackers. From left, Battalion Chief Steve Dewald, Battalion Chief Joseph Candaleria, Firefighter Honor Guard Commander William Nackers, Retired Deputy Chief Justin Grider, Acting Deputy Chief Paul Grano and Battalion Chief Wendy Servey. Photo by Cori Grider
Retired Los Alamos County Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, center, with Fire Chief Troy Hughes and his wife Jodi
Los Alamos Certified As Wildlife Habitat Community
Community Wildlife Habitat presentation Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Luisa Grant, senior coordinator of community programs for the National Wildlife Federation and County Councilor Pete Sheehey at Saturday’s ceremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCounty Launches Telephone Survey Friday
COUNTY News:
During the next few weeks, residents in Los Alamos County may be receiving a phone call asking for their feedback on County government.
The County has been regularly conducting these citizen satisfaction surveys every other year since 1996. The purpose of the citizen survey is to gather public opinion on a variety of subjects, including satisfaction with County services and programs. Whenever possible, the County uses the information for reporting on performance measures for service improvements.
The firm under contract to conduct the County’s phone survey is Research & Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 20 To April 26, 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.
April 20 at 7:05 p.m. / A 60-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone used her credit card on Diamond Drive without permission. The estimated loss is less than $300.
April 21 at 10 a.m. / Police charged a 14-year-old Espanola boy with the unlawful possession of switchblades at 2101 Hawk Dr., and referred him to the juvenile probation officer.
JUSTIN HARWOOD
April 21 at 9:52 p.m. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Wow!
By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos
In February of 2014 and again in May of 2015 we were surprised by a knock on our door. A utilities crew told us they were coming into our yard to find a leak. Looking over our back fence, each time we discovered a river of the county’s water emanating from our yard and washing across our neighbors’ yards and into the street.
The water main runs through our neighbor’s backyard and connects to our delivery line there. This was followed by a backhoe and other equipment crossing our other neighbor’s yard and tearing down the fences and a couple of days of a half dozen guys digging Read More
Los Alamos County Council Tentatively Green Lights Utilities Department’s $71.4 Million FY17 Budget
Deputy Utility Manager Robert Westervelt, left, and DPU Manager Tim Glasco present their proposed budget to Council this evening in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council members unanimously vote to tentatively approve the DPU’s proposed FY2017 budget at this evening’s meeting. Councilors from left, Kristin Henderson, Steven Girrens, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, Chair Rick Reiss, David Izraelevitz, Pete Sheehey and James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
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Pet Of The Week: Tyler The Dog
Tyler is interested in living in a quiet, kid-free home. Photo by Helga Carter
How can anyone resist this sweet, smiling face?
Tyler is a Chihuahua mix (with perhaps a bit of Italian greyhound) who is sad to be back at the Los Alamos County Shelter for a second time.
He was originally surrendered due to a new baby in the house, and most recently for not getting along with kids. But who can blame him? Kids definitely aren’t for everyone.
Tyler would definitely prefer a quiet, kid-free home. This little guy loves snuggling and giving out kisses, so be ready for lots of loving. Read More
Central Avenue Road Work Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Monday, April 25 Century Club Construction will begin construction warranty work on Central Avenue from Oppenheimer Drive to 20th Street.
This work includes the replacement of a sidewalk ramp at Ashley Pond Park. The crosswalk will be closed through Wednesday, April 27. Pedestrians are to follow the pedestrian detour to a crosswalk at Bathtub Row.
Beginning April 28, an asphalt patch will be placed on the westbound lane of Central Avenue, west of the crosswalk at the corner of 20th Street and Central Avenue. Century Club Construction will have a flagging operation from Read More
Bad Clowns Is Topic At Authors Speak With Benjamin Radford Thursday
Benjamin Radford
LIBRARY News:
The Authors Speak presentation at Mesa Public Library, 7 p.m., April 28, will feature Benjamin Radford, author most recently of Bad Clowns, published by UNM Press.
Radford is the deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, a research fellow for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, the author of eight books and more than a thousand articles on a variety of topics including urban legends, the paranormal, critical thinking and media literacy.
Bad Clowns. Courtesy/LAC
Corrales residentRadford has built a career in “myth-busting” – finding those urban Read More
Volunteers Invited To Clean Up Broken Branches April 30
During this week’s snow storm, a resident in Western Area was awakened at 3 a.m. by a loud snap and discovered that about a fourth of his large tree had broken off and landed on his fence. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Following Monday’s recent ice/snow storm, the Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division has issued a call for volunteers to help collect and dispose of branches in those areas that have already received bulk item collection on the quarterly pick up schedule.
Residents are encouraged to help with branch clean up and ask others to help in neighborhoods. Trees around Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 13 To April 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.
April 13 at 12:45 p.m. / Police charged a 13-year-old Los Alamos boy at 2101 Hawks Dr., with criminal damage to property and referred him to the juvenile probation officer. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.
JONATHAN MONTOYA
April 13 at 11:08 p.m. / Police arrested Jonathan Montoya, 25, of Los Alamos near Bryce Avenue and Louise Avenue and charged him with driving while his license Read More
DA Dismisses Charges Against Jordan Redmond
Former LAPD Sgt. Jordan RedmondRedmond, 33, was arrested Oct. 8 and charged under the Governmental Conduct Act, section 10.16.4.1, Honoraria prohibited, for accepting money for conducting a public duty as a police officer. The GCA forbids public officers from accepting payment or gifts of more than $100 in value for performing
Pet Of The Week: Nala The Dog
Nala the dog. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney Photography Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:2016 Summer Concert Series Line Up
By RUSS GORDONDear friends of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series,
Been working on the 2016 Series and I’m almost ready to go to print. What I really need now ,besides a few more band confirmations is some more financial support.
This is what we have so far and once again, this will be our best year (I say this every year). This is our 27th year. All shows are 7-10 p.m., Fridays. Everything could change including bands and venues but this is pretty much it:
- May 20 Overlook Park, Eric McFadden Band. Rock & funk from San Francisco/Alb LA Kite Fest
- May 27 Ashley Pond, TBA
- June 3
Science On Tap Explores Plasma Physics Thursday
COMMUNITY News:
Science On Tap happens every third Thursday of the month, featuring a new topic each time. This month Glen Wurden, with the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Plasma Physics Group, will briefly outline the work he’s been doing in conjunction with the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator in Germany. Part of that work has been to design systems to peer into the roiling world of superhot plasmas to test a promising alternative approach to harness fusion energy.
Join the group to chat about plasma physics at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Community Services Department’s Proposed $11.8 Million FY2017 Budget
Community Services Department Director Charlie Kalgeros-Chattan breaks down her department’s proposed budget during this evening’s council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 this evening to tentatively approve the Community Services Department’s proposed $11,883,895 FY2017 budget.
The Community Services Department (CSD) includes Library; Parks, Recreation and Open Space; and Social Services Divisions, and certain cultural services contracts with outside agencies such as the Arts Center, Read More
