County Government

Council Proclaims May 14-20 Police Week, May 15 Peace Officers’ Memorial Day In Los Alamos County

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2017 - 2:13 pm

On behalf of the County Council during the May 2 regular Council meeting, Councilor Pete Sheehey presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation declaring the Week of May 14-20, 2017 as ‘Police Week’ and Monday, May 15, 2017 as ‘Peace Officers’ Memorial Day’ in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

On behalf of the Los Alamos County Council during the May 2 regular Council meeting, Councilor Pete Sheehey presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation declaring the Week of May 14-20, 2017 as “Police Week” and Monday, May 15, 2017 as “Peace Read More

Letter To The Editor: It’s Now Or Never Los Alamos!

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2017 - 1:56 pm
By IRENE POWELL
Los Alamos
 
It’s now or never, how long can we afford to wait!
 
I have enjoyed all the amenities of living in Los Alamos for 27 years. I have volunteered for almost every committee or board that works to make our little town even better. I was on the first CIP public committee, the Municipal site committee, the Civic Center citizens committee, the Parks and Recreation Board, the Historical Society Board and now am serving on the Aquatic Center Advisory Subcommittee.
 
Not that I don’t appreciate what we have but I want it to continue,
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Edgar Lee Hewett Award Presented Jointly To Los Alamos Historical Society And County

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2017 - 1:38 pm
Georgia Strickfaden, representing the Los Alamos Historical Society and Los Alamos County, receives the 2017 Edgar Lee Hewett Award from Historical Society of New Mexico board member Don Bullis at the Joint Arizona-New Mexico History Conference April 23 in Flagstaff, Ariz. Courtesy photo
 
Historical Society News:
 
The 2017 Edgar Lee Hewett Award, given yearly by the Historical Society of New Mexico, has been presented jointly to the Los Alamos Historical Society and Los Alamos County.
 
The award was announced during a conference banquet April 23 at the oint
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Letter To The Editor: Voting On Bond Issue

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2017 - 1:19 pm
Terry Goldman
Los Alamos
 
I read a letter complaining that the bond issue vote is effectively ‘log-rolling’. The author wanted to have separate votes on each recreational item. 
 
On the one hand, as we learned from the earlier bond vote on the addition to the aquatic center, this amounts only to finding out how many people want that particular additional recreational opportunity. On the other, why should we expect a majority to vote to pay taxes for something we want and they may not? 
 
Although not strictly proportional, the rational solution is to
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Los Alamos Daily Post Endorses Recreation Bond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2017 - 1:10 pm
By CAROL A. CLARK, Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
After much review and careful consideration, the Los Alamos Daily Post is endorsing the recreation bond and we strongly encourage the community to vote in support of this bond.

As a local business person and newspaper publisher, I have a broad perspective on what’s happening today in our town and where our community is headed in the future. On matters of high importance, my paper will offer an editorial opinion for your consideration. The upcoming recreation bond election is one of those times where we believe our opinion is warranted. Read More

LANL Emergency Exercise Set For Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 10, 2017 - 11:04 pm
LANL News:
 
Los Alamos National Laboratory is conducting an emergency-preparedness exercise from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, May 11. 
 
It is only an exercise. The Laboratory routinely conducts these exercises to test the preparedness of emergency response and other Laboratory personnel who would respond to an actual emergency. There could be increased emergency vehicle traffic around town.
 
Emergency Operations works closely with participating Lab organizations to keep employees and the community apprised of real or simulated
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Letter To The Editor: A Quick Comment On The REC Bond Discussion

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 10, 2017 - 7:47 pm
By RALPH CHAPMAN
Los Alamos

Just a few quick notes on this REC Bond thingy. There have been some solid arguments made by members on both sides of the issue. Khalil Spencer’s comments against voting Yes were, not surprisingly or unusually, strong and well thought out. The large number of comments made in favor of voting Yes also make strong points about the effect of the Bond on the long-term health and vitality of the County. So, there is good reason to have a useful and civil discussion of this issue.

How I voted actually anticipated a comment suggesting we look at this from an entrepreneurial aspect Read More

Letter To The Editor: Recreation Bond IS Justified

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 10, 2017 - 2:20 pm
By Robbie and Michelle Harris
Los Alamos

We were disappointed with Robert Gibson’s recent column (link) that the Recreation Bond Is Not Justified. Our family is very involved with Little League and high school fast pitch softball programs. A half century ago, women’s fast pitch softball was not recognized as a high school or collegiate sport. In 1972 Congress passed the Educational Amendments. One section of this law, Title IX, prohibits discrimination against girls and women in federally-funded education, including in athletics programs. This law helped pave the way of offsetting Read More

Ben-Naim: Vote Yes On Rec Bond – Don’t Let Perfect Be The Enemy Of Very Good

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 10, 2017 - 1:32 pm
By Ellen Ben-Naim
Los Alamos

I am writing in support of the Rec Bond. After a year and a half of public meetings and countless hours of staff and volunteer research and planning, the county has put together a well thought out package of recreation projects.

These facilities will help meet the needs of young families, student athletes and adults of all ages. They also will help increase our property values, benefit our schools and make Los Alamos a more attractive place to live for new hires to the Lab.

I believe passing the recreation bond will help move Los Alamos County forward. It’s very unlikely Read More

Letter To The Editor: Horne On Rec Bond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 10, 2017 - 12:33 pm
By JOHN N. HORNE
Los Alamos

I would like to add my name to the list of people who are opposed to the recreation bond. On May 5, Carolyn Roberts wrote an excellent assessment of the problems with this bond issue and I am in complete agreement with the points she has made.

The most important of these points is the following: “If something adverse happens at LANL or another fire devastates our community, WE, the property owners, are still responsible for paying this debt back. Additionally, if the projected recovery percentages fall short, Los Alamos County can, again, raise our property taxes to repay Read More

Lunch With A Leader: Rec Bond Forum May 16

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 10, 2017 - 12:20 pm
LWV News:
 
At 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, the League of Women Voters’ community event, Lunch with a Leader, will present information about the Recreation Bond at Mesa Public Library.
 
Darren Meadows, Philo Shelton, James Chrobocinski, Susan O’Leary, Lisa Shin and Lisa Brenner will explain both sides of the bond and answer questions. Both sides will present for 15 minutes and then we will open up for questions.
 
The Recreation Bond is up for a vote with a mail-in ballot that is already in your home. The mail-in ballots must be received at the County Clerk’s
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Letter To The Editor: Los Alamos County’s Fiscal Predicament – Vote Against Rec Bond

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 10, 2017 - 12:09 pm
By LISA BRENNER, Vice President
A Better Way For LA PAC

No one likes to rain on anyone’s parade but I think we need a bit of a reality check on the Rec Bond issue. There are so many reasons to vote AGAINST this bond.  Here are a few:

Los Alamos County is not in a good predicament money-wise. Presently we have a $1,400,000 shortfall for this budget year due to the LANL contract’s limbo status. I hope everyone realizes that the windfall we’ve received from a for-profit company winning the last contract is what has funded our new Municipal Building, the Justice Center, the White Rock Library and other

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Letter To The Editor: Rec Center Bond – Bad For Small Businesses And Nonprofits

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 10, 2017 - 11:48 am
By TOM TIERNEY
Los Alamos
 
The County of Los Alamos introduced a controversial choice that our community must make through the Recreation Center Bond election: Should the County be allowed to compete with small businesses and nonprofits in our local fitness industry?
 
Supporters of this Bond claim that the absence of a Recreation Center is a central stumbling block in attracting visitors and new businesses to the County. However, they have failed to recognize how this Recreation Center will be positioned to directly, and unfairly, compete with the very local businesses
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County Council Quorum Notice For JFK Dinner

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 10, 2017 - 12:25 am

QUORUM NOTICE:

Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the JFK Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.

A quorum may be present however, no action will be taken. Read More

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce Visits Los Alamos Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 9, 2017 - 10:15 pm

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce from New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District spent several hours today in Los Alamos meeting with various community and civic leaders and County and laboratory officials. He also stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to visit with Publisher Carol A. Clark and the news team. He explained that he is spending the week traveling throughout northern New Mexico to hear local concerns as well as test the waters for a possible run for governor of New Mexico. Read the full story of the Congressman’s visit to Los Alamos in the Thursday print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo Read More

Councilors Booth Schedule At Farmer’s Market

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 9, 2017 - 8:46 pm
COUNTY News:
 
Two members of the Los Alamos County Council will host a booth at the Farmer’s Market on the following Thursdays:
  • May 18;
  • June 15;
  • July 20;
  • Sept. 14; and
  • Oct. 19.
This is an informal setting open to residents who would like to stop by anytime between 9-11 a.m. with comments, concerns or questions.
 
The Council also hosts an information booth during the annual Los Alamos County Fair, which this year is Saturday, Aug. 12.
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Letter To The Editor: Recreation Only One Of Many Resident Needs In Comp Plan

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 9, 2017 - 8:42 pm
By MARGARET ANNE ROGERS
Los Alamos
 
I was once LANL’s expert on radioactive waste disposal sites and other contaminated areas. I also was the Planning & Zoning Commission chairman for development of a County Comprehensive Plan. Recreation was only one of many resident needs addressed in the Plan.
 
FACTS:
  • Los Alamos cannot grow! Neither in land-size nor population.
  • Landlocked by government and Pueblo land ownership.
  • We are built on mesas with deep canyons on sides.
  • Community no longer has “location knowledge” of legacy LANL activities producing hazardous and
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