Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 8 to Dec. 12, 2012
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. 8 at 4:45 p.m. / A 71-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of larceny in the 2000 block of 47th Street. The estimated loss is less than $250.
Dec. 10 at 11:25 a.m. / A 76-year-Los Los Alamos man on Los Pueblos reported that he was the victim of fraudulent use of his credit card. The estimated loss is $300.
Dec. 10 at 5:22 p.m. / A 53-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was the Read More
A Reminder from Los Alamos County’s Snow Control Center…
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Winter is here and Los Alamos County officials are asking residents to keep the following safety tips in mind:
Stay informed. Road condition updates, closings and delays will be broadcast on several popular regional TV and radio stations. Tune to the County’s emergency broadcast station (1610AM) or local KRSN 1490AM. You can find information about road conditions for State highways by calling 1-800-432-4269. Whenever possible, the County’s webpage will also list any County-related early closings, cancellations or delays (www.losalamosnm.us).
Be alert. Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Dec. 20
COUNTY News:
Environmental Sustainability Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 in the Community Building Training Room at 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA:
I. Public Comment
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Committee/Subcommittee Reports
1. Chair Report
a. New Board Member Training Complete
b. January B&C Luncheon and Municipal Building Tour
2. Liaison Reports
(1). Utility Board – Don Machen, Christine Chavez
(2). Planning and Zoning – Deb Gill, Cliff Han Shunsheng
(3). Transportation –Skip Dunn, Reid Priedhorsky
(4). Parks and Recreation Read More
Pet of the Week: Mo the Tabby/Tortie
Mo the tabby/tortie, Courtesy/FOS The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets. Other pets are off-campus residing in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for more information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
Atomic City Transit Streamlines Little Forest Playschool Field Trips
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DIVISION News:
Atomic City Transit makes it easy for preschool classes to take simple field trips around town.
The students of Little Forest Playschool are seasoned bus riders. During the summer they go on at least one field trip a week and have taken the bus to the pool, the library, Ashley Pond, the Farmer’s Market and other places in Los Alamos.
In late November the students arrived at school, walked to the bus stop on 38th Street and Villa and did their morning stretches while waiting for the number 6 to arrive.
They rode it to Read More
Matt Williams Announces Bid for School Board
Matt Williams
By Carol A. Clark
White Rock resident Matt Williams has told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he has decided to run for a seat on the Los Alamos Board of Education.
“I think I am one of the more qualified people to take on this post. Others in the school community agree with that,” Williams said. “I have had lots of support and encouragement from staff, parents and district personnel. I do quite a bit of volunteer work and there are not many causes more noble than dedicating your time to the education of the children in our community.”
Williams, 51, served on the District Read More
LAPS Again Awarded ‘100 BEST Communities for Young People’
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt takes a moment Tuesday to pose with LAHS Student Council members Jessica, Travis, Astrid and Hallie in celebraation of being named one of the ‘100 BEST Communities for Young People’ for 2012. Courtesy/LAPS 
From left, LAPS Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt, County Administrator Harry Burgess and Los Alamos Police Ofc. Jordan Redmond and student Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta at Tuesday’s community event. Courtesy/LAPS 
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) hired culinary students Rebecca, Alicia, Jenna and Angelita toLetter to the Editor: A View Toward a Workable N.M. 502 Plan
By William C. MeadBackground and history: As you may know, N.M. 502 between Central Avenue and Airport Road presents significant obstacles and hazards to traffic flow and pedestrians.
It operates at peak times with considerable congestion, particularly during the evening commute, when traffic is either crawling or stop-and-go.
The morning commute operates below the current speed limit due to congestion. Pedestrian service is inadequate, even though some points of obvious access lie along this segment.
Los Alamos County (LAC) has proven amazingly dysfunctional in arriving Read More
County Reminds Motorists of Safety Considerations
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Barrels of sand for public use are placed at locations that historically become icy and slick during storms, including:
- San Ildefonso South at both ends of the guardrail
- North Mesa Road east of the roundabout
- Near the end of 37th Street off of Diamond Drive
- At the
County Budget Tightening Puts Capital Projects on Hold
By Greg Kendall
At the Dec. 11 County Council meeting, Council Chair Sharon Stover asked County Administrator Harry Burgess to explain why several capital expenditure items were removed from the tickler and agenda.
Burgess explained that capital improvement projects and other pending actions by Council that involve large expenditures of money were temporarily being put on hold.
The County’s budget was predicated by Los Alamos National Laboratory budget concerns. The actual LANL expenditures were lower than the level anticipated by the County.
“Some of that is due to a directive Read More
Small Business Owners Question Economic Vitality Administrator
Staff Report
“Small businesses form the backbone of any vibrant community and we realize the unique challenges faced by small business in Los Alamos and want to help,” County Administrator Harry Burgess said.
Los Alamos County hosted a question and answer session for small businesses last week. Business owners were provided an opportunity to ask questions of Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher.
During the discussion, Central Park Square owner Phillip Kunsberg addressed questions about the proposed teen center displacing businesses.
"No tenant will Read More
Trinity Site Plan Reveals Four Retail Pads; Two Eateries
Kroger’s Trinity Site Conceptual Site Plan dated Dec. 10, 2012. Courtesy rendering
By Greg Kendall
County officials share activities that indicate the long-awaited Trinity Site Revitalization Project is in fact underway.
“Smith’s is very proactive in moving this project forward,” said Director Anne Laurant of the County’s Capital Projects & Facilities Department. “They are scheduling preliminary meetings for January for site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be submitting for building permits.” Read More
Residents Reminded to Keep Sidewalks Clear
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.
Sidewalk priorities are listed below:
- Safe routes
Motorists Urged to Stay Home Today
LAPD News:
With this morning’s snowstorm creating dangerous conditions on local roadways, Los Alamos Police are urging motorists to stay home if possible.
Police report that so far they have not encountered vehicle accidents but they are inundated with reports of vehicles stuck in the snow.
County Clarifies Today’s Facility Closure Information
All County facilities close at noon today including the Administrative Offices, the 311 Center, plus County recreation/community centers such as the Aquatic Center, Los Alamos Golf Course, the Ice Rink and the Los Alamos and White Rock public libraries.
Transit will make its last transit run at noon to White Rock, Barr Mesa, North Mesa, etc., with no additional Transit services after that last noon time run.
Trash trucks will complete trash pick up but not recycle pick up today. The Eco Station closes at noon. Read More
Park and Ride Alert: N.M. 502 Closure Alters Bus Routes
NMDOT PARK AND RIDE ALERT: BLUE, GREEN, PURPLE ROUTES – ROAD CLOSURE- EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, DEC. 14, 2012.- Departing the South Capitol Station at 6:45 a.m.
- Departing the South Capitol Station at 7:47 a.m.
- Departing the Mesa Public Library at 8 a.m.
- Departing Mesa Public Library at 8:52 a.m.
- Departing Espanola at 7:32am
- Departing Mesa Public Library at 8:12 a.m.
- Departing NM 599 Station at 7:31a.m.
County Trash Collection Continues Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department reports that its trucks are out collecting trash right now and intend to continue doing so as long as the roads are passable.
However, recycle pickup is canceled today. Anyone with a full bin needing to be picked up prior to next Friday is encouraged to call 505-662-8163 and the Environmental Services Department will organize a special pickup. Read More
County Closing at Noon Today Due to Snowstorm
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that it will close at noon today due to the snowstorm falling on the area. Read More
New Los Alamos Police Officer Takes Oath
Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados administers the oath of office to new Police Officer Miguel Maes Thursday morning during a ceremony at the Justice Center. Courtesy/LAPD
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Officer Miguel Maes signs documents for Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados Thursday morning at the Justice Center. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
County Survey Results Now Available – LA Daily Post Leads Online News Sources
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s bi-annual citizen survey results are now available for the public to review on the News page of the County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us.
In addition, copies for public review are available at the 311 Customer Care Center located at 150 Central Park Square or at the reference desk of either public library.
The firm under contract to conduct the County’s survey was CRC & Associates, LLC. They randomly selected approximately 400 County residents to participate in a 20-minute phone survey or street interview.
The survey included a variety of questions Read More
