County Clerk May Go Fulltime
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos County Clerk Janet Foster is not seeking re-election and may be the last clerk to work on a part time basis.
The idea of making the County Clerk position fulltime and salaried came as a result of the local Charter Review Committee’s government structure research work.
State requirements are expanding the duties of the clerk to the point where the move may be necessary to keep up with demand.
This issue is scheduled to go before County Council June 12. County Council Chair Sharon Stover’s term ends Dec. 31 and she is running for County Clerk.
Stover said Read More
When the Wind Blew the Kites Flew
The wind was spotty during the Kite Festival Saturday at Overlook Park but when the wind blew, the kites sure flew. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost
This colorful butterfly kite was a crowd pleasing delight. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost
Debi Garcia of Albuquerque performs triage on the family’s kite. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost
When the wind didn’t blow it was time for a picnic for the Allen Madsen family of White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost
Up big fellow, up! Oh for even a small breeze… Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost
Mountain’s Green Team Are State Champs!
The Green Team at Mountain Elementary School won the Aluminum Can Roundup State Competition. Photo by Karen Henderson
MOUNTAIN News:
Schools across America recycled more than 4.5 million aluminum beverage cans in the second year of a national recycling competition sponsored by the U.S. can industry nearly doubling last year’s effort.
The Great American Can Roundup raised $100,591 for school activities and local charities across the country.
More than 790 schools from all 50 states participated in the second annual contest, which runs each year from Nov. 15 (America Recycles Day) Read More
County Seeks Los Pueblos Residents’ Feedback
COUNTY News:
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Los Alamos County’s Parks Division is seeking feedback from Los Pueblos residents about possible uses for a parcel of land commonly referred to as Los Pueblos Park.
The parcel is included in the adopted Parks Master Plan, which envisioned limited, low-impact improvements be made to the parcel.
Several neighbors indicated during Master Plan meetings that they desired little or no improvements be made to the parcel.
Recently, a group of citizens has requested that the County install a new dog park at this location.
The Parks Division is interested in gathering feedback Read More
Councilors Greet Senator on Campaign Trail
Los Alamos Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor David Izraelevitz, right, welcome Sen. Richard Martinez during his campaign stop this morning at the Coffee Booth. Martinez is seeking re-election in District 5, which includes Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties.The Democrat also met with members of the public at the restaurant. Photo by H. Kris Fronzak Read More
Authors Speak Series Presents Dr. Levine Thursday
LIBRARY News:
Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak Series presents Frances Levine, PhD, Director of the New Mexico History Museum at 7 p.m., Thursday May 24 in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa Public Library.
Coummunity members and their out of town guests are welcome to attend and hear Levine speak about an intriguing episode in colonial New Mexico’s history, “In Her Own Voice: Doña Teresa de Aguilera y Roche Takes on the Spanish Inquisition.”
Among the many events lived in New Mexico’s Palace of the Governors, the administration of Governor Bernardo López de Mendizábal captures Read More
Sen. Martinez Meet & Greet at 11 a.m.
By Sen. Richard Martinez
I want to remind all of my constituents living in Los Alamos that I will be visiting with a few of the Los Alamos County Councilors today, May 21.
We are having coffee at the Coffee Booth in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center and starting at 11 a.m. will follow with a “meet and greet” for the members of the public.
Some of the members of the Los Alamos community who were in attendance at the forum sponsored by the League of Woman Voters of Los Alamos Thursday, May 17, provided valuable input on issues we need to address not only as lawmakers, but together as a community
For those of you who Read More
Dignitaries Break Ground on Biological Research Lab
Dignitaries break ground Friday for a new research laboratory set to be constructed on property adjacent to the Los Alamos Cooperative Market at 95 Entrada Dr. From left, Dr. Peter Lammers (NMSU faculty), Bill Enloe (LANB), Secreary David Martin (NM Environment Dept.), Kevin Smith (LASO), Charlie McMillan (LANL), Richard Sayer (LANL/NMC), Sen. Tom Udall, Sharon Stover (LA County Council), Fran Berting (LA County Council) and Katherine Chartrand (NMC). Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, who celebrated his birthday Friday, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony Read More
Underground Pipe Work Underway
Pipe work is underway in a corner of Central Park Square near the back lawn of Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ceremony Launches Los Alamos Homestead Tour
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover honors descendants of the Pajarito Plateau Homesteaders gathered on the north lawn of Fuller Lodge for a special ceremony Friday. The event celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Homestead Act with a special dedication of the new Los Alamos Homestead Tour commemorating the life and contributions of the Pajarito Plateau homesteaders. Stover told the crowd that she also is a descendant of the Pajarito Plateau homesteaders. The Los Alamos County Council and the Los Alamos Historical Society, in partnership with the Fuller Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction for Week of May 21
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 1
Expect shoulder work on Canyon Road between Manhattan Loop east and Nugget. Contractor will be potholing to verify utility locations in advance of actual construction, which will begin the week of May 28. If the potholing blocks the sidewalks, a pedestrian pathway will be provided. No traffic delays are anticipated.
N.M. 4 Improvements Project
Traffic continues to be on the south side of N.M. 4 between Rover Blvd and Grand Canyon/Pajarito Road. Speed limit within the construction area is 30 Read More
Udall to Help Break Ground at Los Alamos Energy Facility
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall will speak at 4 p.m. today at a groundbreaking ceremony for the New Mexico Consortium (NMC) Biological Research Laboratory at 95 Entrada Dr. near the Los Alamos Cooperative Market.
Construction of the laboratory, and the ensuing research, is the product of a partnership from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and NMC.
The new lab will be utilized by Dr. Richard Sayre and his growing team of researchers.
Sayre is director of the Biofuels Project at NMC and chief scientist for the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts (NAABB).
Their research
GOP Elects Delegates to Quadrennial Convention
The Los Alamos County GOP held its Quadrennial County Convention Thursday evening at the Los Alamos VFW.
The purpose of the County Quadrennial Convention was to elect delegates to the Republican Party of New Mexico Quadrennial Convention to be held June 9 in Albuquerque.
The State Convention will elect delegates to the National GOP Convention in Tampa, Fla.
Newly elected Delegates seated from left, Heather McClenaghan, Marie O’Neill, JoAnn Johnson and standing from left, Bob McClenaghan, Mike Weaver, Bill McKerley and Jordan Redmond. Courtesy/GOP Read More
Recap of CIP Projects Funded Wednesday
Following two nights of Special County Council meetings, Tuesday and Wednesday, and the approval by Council of eight Capital Improvement Projects, Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne this morning released the County’s Final CIP Schedule. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Initial County Capital Improvement Project fund balance available:
- FY2013 $22,500,000
- FY2014 $856,429
- FY2015 $937,029
- FY2016 $1,726,629
Projected funding additions:
- FY2014 $5,000,000
- FY2015 $4,773,000
- FY2016 $3,300,000
Estimated avaialble funding subtotals:
- $22,500,000
- $5,856,429
- $5,710,029
Kiwanis Club 4th of July Celebration Line Up
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club and Los Alamos County have announced the tentative schedule for the annual Fourth of July festivities at Overlook Park. Expect fireworks, food, kid’s activities, skydivers and a much more.
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Everything kicks off at 2 p.m., Wednesday July 4 at the park. New this year is your chance to win the Best Seat in the House! Tickets will go on sale mid-June at local businesses around Los Alamos and will also be available the night of the fireworks. For $10, a person’s name will be entered into a drawing in which the winner gets to push the button that starts Read More
Council Approves 8 CIP Projects
Editor’s Note: Updated with the Final CIP Schedule.
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne and Capital Projects & Facilities Director Anne Laurent count the votes from the seven Councilors as to how they ranked the CIP projects under consideration for funding this evening. Council has unanamously approved the $2,226,471 Ashley Pond Improvement Project, the $4 million Teen Center, the $4.3 million Nature Center, the $655,000 Eastern Area Sound Wall, the $500,000 Canyon Rim Trail, the $1.5 million Ice Rink Improvements Project and to retain $800,000 in a contingency fund. Read More
Public Invited to Meet State Senator Monday
County News:
Sen. Richard Martinez is holding an informal meet and greet session with the public at about 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Coffee Booth in Mari-Mac Shopping Center.
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor David Izraelevitz are stopping by the restaurant to visit with Martinez as well.
Martinez is a Democrat representing Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties in the state legislature. He is running for re-election.
Born and raised in New Mexico, Martinez grew up in Guachupangue, a small farming community north of Santa Fe and Espanola.
His education includes Read More
Clark & Kendall’s – Weekend Preview – May 16, 2012
The Los Alamos Daily Post's events calendar webcast, "Clark & Kendall's Weekend Preview." Carol A. Clark and Greg Kendall co-host this weekly program, which previews each upcoming weekend's events scheduled for Los Alamos, White Rock and beyond.
To compile the list of events, the Los Alamos Daily Post checks the event calendars found in the right hand sidebar and we sample the posters on the front window at Aspen Copies. We cover events that are of interest to the general public.
Things that didn't make the webcast: (Let us know if we missed something!): Read More
Muni Building Rafter Work is Underway
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council Nears Decisions on which CIP Projects to Fund
Public comment is over and County Council is now at the stage where they are going to begin deciding which projects to fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More