Planning And Zoning Meets June 28
COUNTY News:
The next Los Alamos County Planning And Zoning Commission meeting is set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S): Staff Report For Planning and Zoning Commission Case No. SUP-2017-0010
5. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BUSINESS: Minutes from the Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting(s) May Read More
Hines Is Bandelier Employee Of The Quarter
Josh Hines has received the first Bandelier Employee of the Quarter Award. He has been a maintenance worker at Bandelier National Monument since May 2016. Superintendent Jason Lott said Hines was nominated and selected by his peers for his exceptional contributions to Bandelier’s mission, support of his co-workers and for being an outstanding member of the Bandelier team. Courtesy/NPS Read More
World Futures: Feeding Humanity
By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute
During the past 20 columns, 18 areas worthy of study regarding future needs were considered, generally independently. It is appropriate now to consider a few questions related to multiple items on the list. Let’s get started.
In 1798, The Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus, in “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, examined population growth and growth of the available food supply. He believed that population growth is exponential while growth of the food supply is arithmetic. In such a world, a point where the population’s food demand exceeds Read More
Taos School Of Music Presents Shanghai Quartet
Shanghai Quartet will perform July 16 at the Taos Community Auditorium. Courtesy photo
TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC News:
The Taos School of Music presents two stellar concerts July 16 and July 19 at the Taos Community Auditorium.
At 7:30 p.m. July 16, the Shanghai Quartet will perform Mendelssohn String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 80; Bridge String Quartet No. 1 and Brahms String Quartet Op. 51, No. 1. Following this performance, Robert McDonald will perform a solo piano recital July 19. This show also is at 7:30 p.m. McDonald’s program will showcase Mozart Piano Sonata No. 15; Schumann Read More
Obituary: Anthony L. Beery Feb. 17, 1963 – May 30, 2017
ANTHONY L. BEERY Feb. 17, 1963 – May 30, 2017
Anthony L. Beery (aka: Tony Beery and Tony Nahlee) passed away May 30, 2017 in an automobile wreck in Alamogordo, NM. He was born February 17, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois and had been residing in Albuquerque, NM.
He is preceded in death by his late sister Crystal A. Beery. He is survived by his biological father, Lawrence Tucker and mother, Peggy Nahlee Harrison. He is survived by his sister, Stacy Nahlee, and her children Crystal and Evelyn; and her grandchildren, Calista, Calina, and Ilijah. He is survived by adopted family: Jerome and Joyce Beery (parents); Read More
Cajete Fire Investigation Targets Abandoned Campfire Violator And Unauthorized Drone Operator
Trees ravaged in the Cajete Fire caused by an abandoned campfire June 15 in the Jemez. © 2017 David A. Ponton, wildearthlight.com
Cajete Fire devastation caused by an abandoned campfire June 15 in the Jemez. © 2017 David A. Ponton, wildearthlight.comWhen some 40 residents of Jemez Mountain communities attended their final meeting with Cajete Fire officials Tuesday night in La Cueva, they expressed relief and gratitude for the containment of the fire without loss of human life, animals or damage to homes. However, they
County’s Revised Stage II Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
By order of the Los Alamos Fire Department effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage II Fire Restrictions per the County Fire Prevention Code, Title 22. The Kiwanis Fireworks Show for the 4th of July is still scheduled.
The following acts are prohibited under Stage II Restrictions until further notice:
- Building or maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, or stove fire on public or private land. Propane grills can be used.
- Smoking. Smoking is allowed in vehicles, homes, and on paved/cleared surfaces only.
- Using fireworks, explosives or
LAPD Cmdr. Oliver Morris Expresses Appreciation To New Mexico ICAC Task Force
Cmdr. Oliver Morris Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris expressed his appreciation Tuesday for the dedication and determination of members of the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 18-20, 2017
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.
CARLOS L. TRUJILLO
June 18 / Carlos L. Trujillo, 20, of Santa was arrested on a warrant from another jurisdiction.
PAUL F. GEISIK
COLEMAN SMITH Los Alamos Medical Society Offers Medical School Scholarships
LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL SOCIETY News:
Students who will be enrolled in medical school in the fall this year are invited to apply for scholarshiop funds. Scholarship funds are available through the generosity of the John and Willie Mae Helm Scholarship Fund and the Los Alamos Medical Society
Students are eligible to apply if they are residents of Los Alamos County or have spent the majority of their lives as residents of Los Alamos County. Applicants are required to write a letter about their medical school background, to fill out a scholarship application form, and to send an official copy of Read More
Man With Gun At Smith’s: Legal Details Matter
By KHALIL J. SPENCERThe other day, the Daily Post carried a short story about a man being reported to the police for having a gun in Smith’s (link). Although I’m pretty sure that even hate tatoos are protected by the First Amendment, and it turns out it was a pellet gun, its understandable that this gentleman raised suspicion but the bigger issue here is the law and there is state law that addresses this specific situation.
Thinking only of the supermarket part of the store, I was wondering what actually happened as the Daily Post story was short on details. New Mexico Read More
LAMC: AHCA And The Negative Impact It Will Have On Our Community
LAMC News:
Our country’s healthcare system is in the midst of a massive upheaval. Never before have we witnessed such challenges that will impact both the type of care our community receives and the ability of our local hospital to continue to provide the high-quality care that we know each of you have come to expect from our physicians, nurses and staff.
As you may be aware, politicians in Washington, D.C. are considering a healthcare reform bill call the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill seeks to completely transform how we deliver care to you, but unfortunately, as it is currently being Read More
NMDOH Warns Of Heat And Smoke Related Illness
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health advises residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat and smoke-related illnesses.
Temperatures over the next several days are expected be the warmest days of the year so far in several parts of New Mexico, and because of the El Cajete Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains, smoke is being released into the air, degrading air quality.
Extreme Heat Read More
County Council Holds Closed Session June 27
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet in closed session June 27 to discussed limited personnel matters regarding the County’s contract employees compensation pursuant to Section 10-15-1 (H) (2) NMSA 1978). Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Questions Energy Secretary On Safety And Future Of Plutonium Mission At LANL
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall questions Energy Secretary Rick Perry during a hearing Wednesday of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee about steps LANL and the NNSA have taken to ensure safety and the future of the plutonium mission. Screenshot/LADP 
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall questions Energy Secretary Rick Perry during a hearing Wednesday about steps LANL and the NNSA have taken to ensure safety and the future of the plutonium mission. Screenshot/LADP Sawyer Fire On Santa Clara Pueblo Reaches 20 Acres
FIRE News:
The Sawyer Fire on the Santa Clara Pueblo has burned approximately 20 acres since lightning ignited the blaze late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.
Three hand crews are onsite this morning cutting a line around the perimeter and hope to have this done by noon today. Then they plan to mop up hotspots.
Crews working to contain the fire include Los Alamos Fire Department, BLM, Forest Service, Santa Clara Pueblo and BIA.
LAFD Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald told the Los Alamos Daily Post that Santa Clara Pueblo is taking good care of all of the crews on scene with food, water and support Read More
Community Honors Undersheriff John N. Horne
A long line of law enforcement vehicles follow the remains of Los Alamos County Undersheriff John N. Horne Wednesday morning to Calvary Chapel on North Mesa Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Law enforcement honor guard salute as the remains of Undersheriff John N. Horne arrive Wednesday morning at Calvary Chapel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Sheriff Marco Lucero at Calvary Chapel Wednesday prior to services for Los Alamos County Undersheriff John N. Horne. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Honor guards stand at attention as the Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Registration Open Through June 30 For Class Of 2017-18
Carrie Fanning is a graduate of the 2016-17 Leadership Los Alamos program. Photo by Martha Katko
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos is accepting applications for its 2017-18 program, which gets underway in September.
To date, LLA has graduated more than 250 leaders who are making a difference in this community. LLA is seeking to fill this year’s class with approximately 24 committed individuals who want to learn more and continue this fine tradition.
The program begins with a two-day orientation Sept. 8-9. The deadline to apply for the program is June 30.
What recent graduates are Read More
Neeper: What Drives A Culture Insane?
By DON NEEPERPrice cites studies
