Chamisa Third-graders Returning to School Wednesday
LAPS News
Chamisa Principal Debbie Smith announced that the school will begin bringing back students on a staggered basis beginning tomorrow, Jan 30, with the third grade. Classes will be relocated on a temporary basis as listed below.
“Chamisa staff has been flexible, creative, and proactive throughout this process,” Smith said “They are anxious to get all their children back in school! I appreciate the cooperation from all students and staff and applaud the hard work of our fourth though sixth graders during this crisis.”
- Third-graders will resume classes tomorrow,
Site of Special School Board Meeting Changed
LAPS NEWS
The site of the Special School Board Meeting to discuss vandalism has been changed. The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. Weds., Jan. 30 at the LAPS Administration Office at 2075 Trinity Dr. Suite V in Los Alamos. The meeting is in response to the recent vandalism at Pinon School.
On Saturday evening, Jan. 25, Pinon Elementary School was “tagged” by vandals. The graffiti consisted of a number of vulgar and inappropriate words and phrases.
During the meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gene Schmidt intends to request the School Board post a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction Read More
Deadline: 7 p.m. Today to Turn in Ballot for School Bond
LAPS News:
Registered voters have until 7 p.m. today, Jan. 29 to turn in their ballots to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office, 2451 Central Ave., Suite D, in order for the vote to be counted on the Los Alamos Public Schools special bond election. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 17 to Jan. 23, 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.
Jan. 17 at 10:16 a.m. / A 68-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of larceny in the 2800 block of Villa Street. The estimated loss is more than $20,000. The matter is under investigation.
KENDALL CHRISTENSEN
Jan. 17 at 1:25 p.m. / police arrested Kendall Christensen, 35, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on a Municipal Court Warrant for violating his probation.
DAWNA RUSSOM Read More
Calling Creative Young Artists for Dog Jog Logo Contest
DOG JOG News:
Tails are wagging all over Los Alamos in anticipation of the 2013 Los Alamos Dog Jog, to be held on the morning of Saturday, April 27.
The Dog Jog is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Shelter, who provide medical services and needed items for animals housed at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
The Dog Jog Committee is calling on all creative young artists to put your imaginations and love of dogs to work by submitting a drawing for the 2013 Dog Jog Logo Contest!
The Logo Contest is open to youngsters in grades 3 through 6 whose families live or work in Los Alamos County.
The winning
Police Arrest Probation Violator at Ashley Pond Park
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jeff Regenold, left, and Commander Jason Wardlow Herrera question Jesus Velazco at Ashley Pond Park Friday afternoon after the suspect called 911 to report that he had a gun and was headed to the park. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Commander Jason Wardlow Herrera checked the jacket of Jesus Velazco for a gun at Ashley Pond Park Friday after the suspect called 911 to say he had a gun and “no one is going to take me in when I let my dog off leash.” Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Jesus Antonio Velazco
By Carol A. Clark
Threats to fight Read More
Pet of the Week: Shayla the Dog
Pet of the Week: Shayla – sweet senior spayed female GSD Mix with amazing energy. One owner until the economy forced her family into housing where Shayla was not allowed.
Recent grooming donated by Yours Truly Diana. Great on leash walks and all-around nice girl. Housebroken. Confident, affectionate. Great with male dogs.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets. Others are off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating. Also
Chihuahua Escapes Animal Shelter Overnight
ANIMAL SHELTER News:
Lost Dog Alert: A dog in the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter got out of a gate at about 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and ran away.
There is no photo of the dog but he is described as a tan chihuahua mix, about 12 pounds, not neutered.
His name is Skipper but he may be frightened of strangers, especially if he thinks they will grab him or pick him up.
“We are very worried about him as he’s only been at the shelter a few days and doesn’t know it’s home yet,” said a shelter spokesperson. “If you see him at all, please call the shelter at 662-8179 or call (505) Read More
CIP Projects: A Message from County Administrator Harry Burgess
Staff Report
Two months ago, County Administrator Harry Burgess put Capital Improvement Projects on hold after it was revealed that the County faced an unexpected GRT funding shortfall. Some of the projects on hold include: Ashley Pond Improvements; New Teen Center; and the New Nature Center.
The Los Alamos Daily Post obtained the following message that Burgess sent yesterday to Project Managers, Sponsors and Stakeholders of Capital Projects approved in 2012:
A Message from County Administrator Harry Burgess
To All Project Managers, Sponsors and Stakeholders for Capital Projects Read More
Poetry Reading Primer for Tonight’s Authors Speak Event
By Jane Lin
If you have never been to a poetry reading, this month’s Authors Speak event is a great way to get your feet wet.
Jon Davis, Santa Fe’s newest poet laureate, reads at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 24, at Mesa Public Library. Davis’ poetry appeals to the mind and the heart in a language that you will understand.
A poetry reading is just what it sounds like. A poet reads a selection of their poems, usually from any books they’ve published, and sometimes new work they’ve written. Rarely do they recite from memory, but when they do, it’s a treat!
Sometimes they start Read More
Sioux Street Loses Power
DPU News:
A bad transformer was the cause of last night’s outage on Sioux Street in the North Mesa neighborhood. Reported at 6:30 p.m., approximately 120 Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ customers were without electricity.
DPU’s electric line crew initiated temporary repairs by back feeding electricity to restore power by 9 p.m.; permanent repairs will continue today, Jan. 24.
Crews will plan a 30-minute outage affecting eight customers, to complete the repairs. The time of this planned outage is not yet determined. The remaining Sioux Street customers will experience Read More
Personnel Board Meets 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29
COUNTY News:
The next Personnel Board Meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 in the Training Room at the Community Building, 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes for Jan. 8, 2013
III. Public Comment – Limit of four (4) minutes per person on items not on the agenda
IV. Chair’s Report
V. Discussion and/or Possible Action Items
- A. Continue to Review & Vote of Proposed Changes to the Personnel Rules 100-600 Series.
VI. Discussion Items for Future Personnel Board Agendas
- A. Tentative Personnel Board Meeting
Utilities Board Elects Officers
From left, Deputy Utility Manager Electric Production Steve Cummins, Department of Public Utilities Board member Chris Ortega, Utility Manager John Arrowsmith, Board Chair Glenn Woodwell, Board member Kevin Anderson and Deputy Utility Manager Finance & Administration Bob Westervelt during a November meeting at the DPU in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DPU News:
At its meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 22, the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities elected David Powell to serve as board chair for 2013.
Tim Neal was elected to continue to serve as board Read More
Chaparral Prescribed Burn Begins Today
SANTA FE —The Santa Fe National Forest Cuba Ranger District expects to begin the 60-acre Chaparral prescribed burn today, Jan, 24 northwest of Fenton Lake and Seven Springs, 10 miles southeast of Cuba and nine miles northwest of Jemez Springs.
Smoke will be visible from Gillman, Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs, Cuba, Rio Rancho and Albuquerque.
Smoke from prescribed fire can be a nuisance to some people and a health concern for others, such as children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and those suffering from allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivities, or other heart or lung diseases.
To reduce Read More
Letter to the Editor: On Naming Los Alamos County Public Facilities
By Joel M. WilliamsLos Alamos County is unique in also being a municipality. “In the United States, a ‘municipality’is usually understood as a city, town, village.”
Letter to the Editor: Approving School Bond is Good Investment for Future
By Pete SheeheyI ask the citizens of Los Alamos to join me in voting “yes” in the 2013 Los Alamos Public Schools bond election.
These are challenging times for our local and national economy, but we can still afford to pay for the most important things for our community, such as good schools.
Passing the 2013 bond will not increase property tax rates; it will maintain them at the level set in 2009. The school board and administration have done a good job of planning and prioritizing how this money will be spent; see details at laschools.net/2013BondElection
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 10 to Jan. 16, 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.
Jan. 10 at 4:17 a.m. / Police received a report from Los Alamos National Bank of criminal damage to property in the 2000 block of Trinity Dr. the estimated loss is less than $1,000.
Jan. 10 at 5:11 p.m. / Police received a report from a 20-year-old Los Alamos man that he was the victim of fraud in the 4900 block of N. Sol. The estimated loss is less than $100.
Jan. 11 at 8:08 a.m. / Police received a report Read More
Letter to the Editor: Name Building for Values
By John BartlitArt in Public Places Board Meets Jan. 24
‘Industrial Machine’ created by artist Robert Davis is on display at the Los Alamos Eco-Station on East Jemez Road.
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board is set to meet 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Mesa Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room #3.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT (This section on the agenda is reserved for questions and comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Speakers will be limited to 4 minutes each.)
III. APP BOARD BUSINESS
- A. Approval of Minutes from Dec. 12, 2012
- B. Approve APPB Meeting Schedule for 2013
IV. CURRENT Read More
Mail In Ballot Do’s and Don’ts…
COUNTY CLERK’s OFFICE News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office reports as of Friday, Jan. 18, that 4,000 ballots have been received for the Special School Bond Election.
On Jan. 8, the Clerk’s Office mailed out 13,826 ballots.
The Clerk’s Office would like to remind registrants of several do’s and don’ts:
- Do sign the outer envelope. If there is no signature on the outer envelope, the ballot cannot be counted.
- Don’t have someone sign your ballot on your behalf. If you cannot sign the outer envelope, an ‘X’ is acceptable as your signature. Although it is not required, someone may witness
