Brush And Bulk Item Collection Begins Today
Bulk items. File photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Brush and Bulk Item Collection begins today.
The following schedule was prepared to reduce the amount of time items sit at the curb. The County asks residents to please be courteous to their neighbors and not set out materials sooner than two days before the first day of their scheduled collection date. Direct questions to the Eco Station at 505.662.8163.
Schedule:
- Jan. 5 – Jan. 9 – Oct. 8 – Barranca Mesa, Ponderosa Estates, Loma Linda and Hawks Landing
- Jan. 12 – Jan. 16 –
Lunch With A Leader Features County Environmental Services Manager Jan. 20
Angelica Gurule
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters will host its community Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m., Jan. 20 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule is this month’s speaker. She leads the Los Alamos County Green Team and is the staff liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Board.
Gurule is a native of the Espanola Valley. She started working in Los Alamos in 2001 as a medical records clerk. In 2003, she took the opportunity to work with Los Alamos National Laboratory as an undergraduate student in the Risk Reduction Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board To Hear White Rock Branch Update Monday
Rendering of new White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is set to meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
A presentation by Anthony Strain is scheduled regarding the White Rock Branch Library Project as well as a presentation by Steve Foltyn regarding potential art at the new library. The board will discuss the FY16 Library Board Work Plan and potential projects and work activities for the year.
Chair and Board Members’ Reports include:
- Chair’s Report
- Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
2014: Los Alamos Fire Department Highlights
The Los Alamos Fire Department held a Promotion and Retirement Ceremony in June at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Divisional Chief Richard Garcia retired and was honored at the event for his more than 20 years of dedicated service. He received a special escort as he left the station. Courtesy/LAFD
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes expresses his appreciation to Divisional Chief Richard Garcia who retired after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD Hosts Promotion and Retirement Ceremony
STAFF REPORT
The Los Alamos Fire Department held a Promotion and Retirement Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You County Workers
By TERRY GOLDMANBefore I even dragged myself out of bed on New Year’s morning, I heard the snowplow go by on my street.
I have also heard that the dedicated County workers who provided this valuable service were advised to restrict their previous night New Year’s Eve celebrations in order to be prepared for the call that would come so early.
I thank them for both their service and their related self-abnegation. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 27 To Dec. 31, 2014
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.
Dec. 27 at 1:10 p.m. / A 60-year-old Bethesda, Md., man reported being the victim of a traffic accident with injuries near 20th Street and Central Avenue.
Dec. 28 at 7:44 p.m. / A 25-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her car parked on Capulin Road. The estimated loss is unknown.
BENJAMIN HERMAN
Dec. 29 at 11:34 a.m. / Police arrested Benjamin Herman, 40, of Chamisal Read More
Pet of the Week: Evee The Cat
Evee the cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Evee is a 3-year-old spayed female cat surrendered for adoption when her home experienced some hard times.
She is good with adults and quiet older children. Evee pretty much ignores the other shelter cats. She dislikes loud noises. Evee might need some time to warm up to new people, but at the shelter, she is already enjoying gentle pets from volunteers. No dogs, please!
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website for photos here. For information about Read More
Open Space Management Plan Presentation Jan. 14
Pueblo Canyon is a core of Los Alamos Open Space. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin will present the Open Space Management Plan at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at PEEC (3540 Orange St.).
Craig Martin
The Los Alamos Open Space Management Plan suggests pulling together a variety of County-owned land under various zoning designations to clearly define the Los Alamos Open Space System.
The purpose of the plan is to identify the key features of County open space that make Los Alamos a desirable place to live and visit, and to outline ways to protect those
Los Alamos Teen Center Design Nears Completion
Conceptual Floor Plan of the main floor in the Community Building. Courtesy/LAC
Conceptual Floor Plan of lower level of the Community Building. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Design is nearing completion on the new Los Alamos Teen Center in the Community Building at 20th Street and Central Avenue.
Construction documents went out for bid Dec. 21 and are scheduled to go before the Country Council for construction contract consideration in late January or early February. Construction on the new Teen Center is anticipated to start in March 2015.
As part of this project, the fiber line that runs from Read More
New Nature Center Nears Substantial Completion
Los Alamos County Nature Center construction is taking shape on Canyon Road. Courtesy/LAC
Exterior painting, sidewalks and landscaping remain on the new Los Alamos County Nature Center construction project. Painting, light and plumbing fixtures, mechanical controls and low voltage wiring work remains on the interior. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Nature Center building is planned to reach substantial completion by mid-January.
The planetarium dome installation was complete just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Painting, light and plumbing fixtures, mechanical Read More
Council Approves 2015 State Legislative Agenda
COUNTY News:
A motion was made at the Dec. 9 Los Alamos County Council meeting by Councilor Rick Reiss and seconded by Council Vice Chair Kristin Henderson, that Council adopt the 2015 State Legislative Agenda.
The motion passed unanamously by all seven councilors.
Each year, Council adopts a State Legislative Agenda. This document is used as a guide for the County’s intergovernmental efforts. The State Legislative Agenda provides direction from the County Council to staff and its legislative support contractor when working with various State officials and entities, providing Read More
Atomic City Transit Issues Ridership Report
Courtesy/LAC
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Next Two Weeks At LA And WR Libraries
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 12 To Dec. 22, 2014
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.
Dec. 12 at 3:58 p.m. / A 43-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of embezzlement on Rover Boulevard. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
SHAWN DERYKE
Dec. 12 at 12:40 p.m. / Police arrested Shawn Deryke, 45, of Los Alamos at 2356 45th St., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Dec. 18 at 9:47 a.m. / A 32-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim Read More
Construction Progresses On White Rock Library
Construction progresses on the new White Rock Branch Library at the corner of Sherwood Boulevard and N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
The White Rock Branch Library is a full service branch that opened in 1985 in a 1,400 square foot storefront building. The library moved to its current location at 133 Longview Dr. in 1987. In 1996, the building was remodeled adding additional square footage for an approximate total of 4,000 square feet. In 2007 the library was renovated.
In 2010, as part of Los Alamos County’s Capital Read More
Luminarias Surround Ashley Pond
Luminarias surround Ashley Pond Christmas Eve enhancing the annual light display for residents and holiday visitors alike. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County OKs Canyon Rim Trail Alignment Alternative 3
During its final meeting of 2014 on Dec. 16, Council approved 6-0 a motion made by Councilor Rick Reiss and seconded by Councilor David Izraelevitz to direct staff to move forward with Canyon Rim Trail Design Alignment Alternative 3. Councilor Steven Girrens attended the meeting by telephone but had to leave the meeting prior to this vote. Councilors from left, Fran Berting, David Izraelevitz, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Vice Chair Kristin Henderson, Pete Sheehey and Rick Reiss. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Diagram of the three alignment alternatives for Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Pet of the Week: Mitchell The Dog
Mitchell the dog. Courtesy/LAC
SHELTER News:
Mitchell is a young male foxhound mix who will be available after his veterinary update Jan. 5.
He was found roaming on Mitchell Trail, but no family has come to claim him. He is house trained and loves small dogs. He is afraid of large dogs.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website for photos here. For information about volunteering, adopting and donating and learning more about special needs animals and cats and dogs in foster care, visit www.lafos.org Read More
Burgess Now County ‘Manager’ Not ‘Administrator’
County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
The official title for Harry Burgess is now County Manager rather than County Administrator.
This change is part of several for charter amendments passed by voters in the Nov. 4 General Election.
Los Alamos County is now in line with New Mexico’s 32 other counties, all of which call their top official “manager” rather than “administrator”. Read More
Los Alamos County Responds To News Story About New Mexico Airlines Under FAA Investigation
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials commented on a news story circulating on KOAT Channel 7 this morning regarding New Mexico Airlines.
“Operation of the airline – including the number of planes that are flying – is a decision that is made by officials of New Mexico Airlines,” said Los Alamos County Airport Manager David Ploeger.
Ploeger said the County has a contract for services that is limited to providing air service and that as long as the airlines is serving the route between Los Alamos and Albuquerque, they are in compliance with the terms of their contract. New Mexico Airlines resumed Read More
