Highlights From November County Administrator’s Report to Council
County News:
County Administrator Harry Burgess included the following project highlights in his November report to Council:
- Golf Course Community Building: Good progress, with anticipated completion date January/February 2014.
- Teen Center: RFP for design services should be advertised this month, and could begin latter part of 2014. Several stakeholders meetings will occur during design process.
- Nature Center: Council approved contract with design-build contractor.
- Fuller Lodge Phase I: Most work is done. New fire suppression was tested and reached test point in
Power Outage in Pajarito Acres
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities officials reported a power outage affecting 660 customers in the Piedra Loop, Rio Bravo, Monte Rey areas at 1:30 a.m., Saturday morning.
The outage was due to a power pole and overhead cross arm failure. At 3:30 a.m., 650 customers had power restored, and at noon Saturday the remaining 10 customers had their power restored following the installation of a new air break switch.
“Our contractor just completed an assessment of the entire overhead electric system and we are incorporating that data into our Operation & Maintenance plan in conjunction Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Nov. 7 to Nov. 13, 2013
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.
KEVIN HERRING
Nov. 7 at 6:23 a.m. / Police arrested Kevin Herring, 36, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
ZACHARY KELLER
Nov. 7 at 6:23 a.m. / Police arrested Zachery Keller, 25, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
MARK HENINS
Nov. 7 at 2:04 p.m. / Police arrested Mark Hennis, Read More
North Pole Workshop/Luminaria Walk Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
Start an annual holiday tradition at the North Mesa stables. Dress warmly, wear your walking shoes, and enjoy the North Mesa Stables lit up with luminarias and holiday lights. Afterwards join us at the Posse Lodge for professional digital photographs with Santa and his elves, warm drinks, light refreshments and a holiday craft.
Join us 5-7 p.m. Friday Dec. 6 at the Posse Lodge. The event is free! Photos with Santa will be a $5 donation to benefit the recreation Scholarship fund.
For more information about “North Pole Workshop,” visit the website at http://www.losalamosnm.us/rec Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You County Co-workers
By Joel. T. MartinezDear fellow co-workers,
I want to extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude for your support and help that you lent during my recent surgery and recovery.
Thank you for all the generous leave donations, without your help I would not have been able to concentrate on my recovery.
I have been so fortunate to work with such a fine group of caring people. Thanks again! Read More
Los Alamos Police Expand Arrests in Drug Trafficking Case
Police executed a search warrant on a black backpack at this residence at 76 Isleta in White Rock where they encountered Rowena MacDonald, 46, who was arrested Feb. 28 on an outstanding warrant from the State of Missouri for charges of manufacturing methamphetamine. The backpack contained 42.7 grams of methamphetamine. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
As part of an ongoing investigation, Los Alamos Police made two more arrests since their Nov. 6 sweep through the County executing search warrants and gathering up drugs, paraphernalia, Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Session Targets Economic Development
Los Alamos Chamber Manager Katy Korkos leads a discussion on business funding at Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos session. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
LANL Budget Officer Aaron Menefee discusses various aspects of the Lab’s budget at Friday’s LLA session. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
David Pesiri, Division Leader, Technology Transfer at LANL gives a presentation Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) session at the Research Park focused on Economic Development. Los Alamos Chamber Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled
COUNTY News:
The Nov. 19 meeting of the Los Alamos Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board has been cancelled as we have ascertained that only two of the four current members of LTAB are able to make the scheduled meeting.
Since this does not constitute a quorum, the board is not able to conduct business of any sort per Section 8-8 of the County Code which states, “No business shall be conducted by a county board or commission in the absence of a quorum… The only actions a board or commission may undertake in the absence of a quorum are to set the time and date of the next meeting, attempt to achieve a quorum by Read More
County Council Reviewing Strategic Goals Today
The Los Alamos County Council is meeting in a special session this morning to review its strategic goals. Councilors are discussing grouping existing items adopted back in 2011 under three broad categories: Quality of Life, Economic Vitality and Quality Governance. They feel having three categories of focus instead of the current 10 areas, makes it easier to communicate goals to County staff and the community. Within that context, Council also is interested in prioritizing goals, recognizing that the County does have limited budget and resources. In addition, Councilors are making some Read More
Los Alamos County Extends Branding Contract
North Star Community Brand Supervisor Adam Winstead, standing, solicits input from local business people in March. File photo
STAFF REPORT
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess told the Los Alamos Daily Post in an email Thursday that the County has granted a one-year extension on the contract for a branding initiative study for Los Alamos.
The extension does not include an increase in compensation for consultant North Star Destination Strategies, Inc. of Nashville, Tenn. The $50,000 contract for brand development is a part of the County’s Economic Development Division’s Read More
15th Street Striping Work Underway
COUNTY News:
County traffic crews are finishing up striping operations on Canyon Road between 9th Street and 15th Street.
Striping on 15th Street began Thursday, Nov. 14. Work will include County crews laying out the striping design, followed by roadway paint application. During this work, motorists will see a slow moving striping machine followed by shadow vehicles.
Note that the purpose of the shadow vehicles is to allow enough time for the fresh paint to dry before traffic is allowed on the new paint. Please do not cut in front of the shadow vehicles. Work will be delayed in case of precipitation Read More
Goliath the Dog Needs a Home
Courtesy/LACAS Read More
Breaking News: Los Alamos Police Crack Computer Crimes Case!
Breaking News:
Over the past few weeks, Los Alamos police detectives have been working on a computer crimes case involving more than $50,000 that was illegally transferred from a victim at Los Alamos National Bank. Detectives have already made two arrests associated with this case.
FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ JR.
Police charged Fernando Rodriguez Jr., 31 of Los Alamos with five counts of 3rd degree felony, Computer Access with intent to defraud or embezzle and one count of 2nd degree felony Computer Access with intent to defraud or embezzle
Rodriguez is being held without bond in the Los Alamos Read More
New Los Alamos Police Chief Sworn in Today
Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados delivers the oath of office to new Los Alamos Police Chief Dino P. Sgambellone this morning at the Justice Center. Former Acting Police Chief Philmont Taylor, left, and Ofc. Daniel Roberts are among those who attended the ceremony. Courtesy photo
New Los Alamos Police Chief Dino P. Sgambellone spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon on his first day on the job. Sgambellone spent most of his first day in orientation and taking care of paperwork for the HR department. He replaces Chief Wayne Torpy who retired last summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ashley Pond Prepared for Holiday Season
County crews were at Ashley Pond this evening preparing the lights in the trees and bushes for the upcoming holiday season. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 2013
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.
Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. / A 15-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she was battered on Diamond Drive.
Oct. 31 at 2:45 p.m. / A 16-year-old Los Alamos boy reported that he was battered on Diamond Drive.
ELSIE FERNANDEZ
Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. / Police arrested Elsie Fernandez, 34, of Ojo Caliente at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Nov. 1 at 1:42 p.m. / Police charged a 16-year-old Read More
Art in Public Places Board Quorum Possible
Alabaster statue by Lilly Jaramillo on display at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy LAC
APPB News:
Members of the Art in Public Places Board may attend viewings of artwork at several loctions in which a quorum may be present, however, no board action will be taken:
- Los Alamos Municipal Building – 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14;
- Shidoni Foundry in Tesuque – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16; and
- Wiford Gallery in Santa Fe – 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.
All attendees must notify the Community Services Administrative Office in advance at 505.662.8241. Read More
New Sidewalks Poured at Ashley Pond
Workers poured concrete for a new sidewalk at Ashley Pond Thursday. Photo by Leland Leyman/ladailypost.com
New sidewalks now in place at Ashley Pond. Photo by Leland Leyman/ladailypost.com
Pet of the Week: Cali the Cat
Cali the Cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Cali is a declawed seven year old spayed female calico who was surrendered for being unhappy in her surroundings. She is very affectionate and loves to play fetch, although her idea of fetch is when she tosses toys down from her perch and expects you to return them to her.
Cali is reported to do well with small dogs, some other cats, and even ferrets! She does very well in the communal cat room at the shelter. Because Cali is declawed, she must be an indoor cat only.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable Read More
UPDATE With Photos: Los Alamos Police Bust Drug Traffickers
Editor’s note: It turns out that a serch warrant was executed at 76 Isleta Dr., and police confiscated drugs from the residence. A search warrant also was executed on a vehicle that had parked on Isleta Drive.
Money, drugs and other items confiscated in Wednesday’s drug bust at residences in Los Alamos including 4039 D Sycamore, 3790 #2 Gold St., and 3806 #6 Gold St. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Over the past month the Los Alamos Police Department’s Investigations unit led by Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris has been strenuously investigating illegal trafficking of methamphetamine Read More
