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Navigating Central Avenue Improvements Phase 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 10:50 pm

Public Works Project Manager Ernesto Gallegos, left, and County Engineer Eric Martinez during a meeting Tuesday with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

DPU Project Manager Clay Moseley, left, with Public Works Project Manager Ernesto Gallegos Wednesday afternoon at the project site at 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

A critical point in the Central Avenue Improvements Project Phase 2 lies underground. The sewer line has partially collapsed beneath the New Mexico Bank Read More

Safety Personnel Learn Mountain Bike Skills

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 10:40 pm

Los Alamos Police Sgt. Chris Ross is teaching an International Police Mountain Bike Association course this week to public safety personnel. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Santa Fe Opera Brings Home A New ‘Capriccio’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 10:37 pm

Ben Bliss (Flamand), Craig Verm (The Count), Amanda Majeski (The Countess) and members of The Santa Fe Opera Orchestra. (c) Ken Howard for Santa Fe Opera, 2016

1. Amanda Majeski (The Countess) in ‘Capriccio’ (c) Ken Howard for Santa Fe Opera, 2016

By ROGER SNODGRASS
And CARL NEWTON
Los Alamos Daily Post

High on the list of the world’s most creative accomplishments by an artist working late in life, Richard Strauss’s Capriccio was first produced in 1942, when Strauss was 78. Not seen in Santa Fe since 1992, a rousing new production of Capriccio was welcomed back this week

LAPS Transportation Department Ready For School!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 10:33 pm

LAPS bus. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department is looking forward to the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

All routes have a permanent driver ready to safely take students to and from school.

The mechanics have worked diligently throughout the summer inspecting the buses to ensure the safety of the students and community.

The community of Los Alamos also can help to ensure the safety of students by stopping their vehicle when the school bus lights are flashing red and the stop sign is extended. Remember, it’s illegal to pass a school bus when the lights Read More

Home Country: A Man Has A Perfect Right To Be A Little Strange

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 9:54 pm

By SLIM RANDLES

We all know that someone will find Jenkins’s cabin. Someday. Oh, it’s up there in those hills somewhere. We all know that.

It’s become a friendly object of conjecture and speculation. No one living has seen it, as far as we know. Jenkins himself died quietly when he was on one of his infrequent trips to town for supplies. Funny guy, that Jenkins.

He worked in the city for years, mostly as a night watchman in a factory that made diapers. Didn’t really enjoy people much, and told us many times how nice it was to just be in the huge factory when it was quiet.

Then one day he decided to move to the Read More

Heinrich Welcomes DOJ Request To Retrieve Stolen Acoma Pueblo Shield

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 28, 2016 - 9:26 pm

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a warrant to retrieve a stolen Pueblo of Acoma religious shield that’s being held in France.

The shield was scheduled to be sold off by the EVE Auction House in Paris in May, but was cancelled after the Pueblo of Acoma, Senator Heinrich, and others worked to halt the sale.

“The Department of Justice’s request to retrieve this sacred shield is welcome news, and I will work to ensure it’s brought

Smart Design With Suzette: Amaze Your Friends And Annoy Your Neighbors With Your Own Backyard Theater

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 9:22 pm

Backyard theater. Courtesy photo

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

The great American love affair with the drive-in movie theater celebrates its 83rd anniversary. Although around 350 still exist across the United States, the drive-in survives on a smaller scale thanks to a growing number of people who have taken the concept back to its place of origin: the driveway and backyard.

Can it be done without spending a fortune? Not only is it possible, it is an amazing amount of fun as long as you follow some common sense rules.

Don’t be That Neighbor…

Depending on where you live, the concept of a backyard home theater Read More

Chapman: On Survivorship Of New Businesses In Los Alamos, With Notes On Signage And Inspections

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 2:56 pm

By RALPH E. CHAPMAN, Bon Vivant Paleontologist

Los Alamos

This is the second of an anticipated group of columns applying quantitative methods to the problems of economics and life here in Los Alamos County. I figured that, perhaps, at least here in brain-land we might do some County self-examination using analytical methods that can give us insight into the source of our problems and, perhaps, suggest solutions.

The first column with a nice comment later by George Chandler discussed the complexities and consequences of changing zoning philosophies related to our neighborhoods. Read More

Scenes From Downtown Parking Lot Paving Project

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 2:46 pm

The Shannon Corporation contracted with Action Paving to repave the parking lot at 1247 Central Ave. The company was in high gear Wednesday getting the job done. All but a small portion in the area near Knecht Street is completed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

BPU To Hear Proposed Natural Gas Rate Decrease

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 2:34 pm

COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will bring to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) a draft ordinance to decrease natural gas rates, as well as remove language related to the “sunset clause” associated with the pass-through rate. Open to the public, the hearing on the proposed rate is scheduled for:

The meeting is 5:30 p.m., Aug. 17 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

If approved, the draft ordinance will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council on August 30 to be scheduled for a public hearing on Sept. 27. Council will consider

McQuiston: How To Help Speed Up Claims Process

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 2:18 pm

By ALAN MCQUISTON

The Jemez Agency

When you need to file a claim, your insurance company wants to reach a fair and quick resolution as much as you do. Here are a few tips that you can follow to help speed up the claims process.

Prompt notice. Report the claim or an incident that may result in a claim to your insurance carrier or agent as soon as it happens. The information will be fresh in your mind and you should be able to assist with any questions the adjuster may have.

Mitigate your damages. If you need to patch a roof or have a temporary repair done to prevent further damage, go ahead and do it. Your adjuster Read More

BPU Hears Proposed Water Rate Increase Aug. 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 2:10 pm

COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will bring to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) a draft ordinance to increase retail and wholesale water rates by 10-percent. Open to the public, the hearing on the proposed rate is scheduled for:

The meeting is 5:30 p.m., Aug. 17 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building and is open to the public.

If approved, the draft ordinance will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council Aug. 30 to be scheduled for a public hearing Sept. 27. Council will consider adoption of the ordinance at that time.

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 20 – July 26, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 5:00 am

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.

NICHOLAS ROYBAL‑MARTINEZ

July 20 at 3:15 p.m. / Police arrested Nicholas Roybal-Martinez, 22, of Medanales at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

JEREMIAH DYSON

July 20 at 3:39 p.m. / Police arrested Jeremiah Dyson, 41, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.

MELANIE Read More

San Ildefonso Road Pedestrian Tunnel Closed Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 28, 2016 - 1:20 am

COUNTY News:

Crews from Cisneros Concrete will be removing and replacing a small section of concrete inside the San Ildefonso Road pedestrian tunnel.

The tunnel will be closed all day Friday, July 29 and re-open Saturday, July 30.

Direct questions or concerns about the work to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or send an email to lacpw@lacnm.us.

The County thanks the community for its continued patience and cooperation. Read More

How To Engage In Or Decline Political Conversations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2016 - 10:19 pm

Sharon Schweitzer

COMMUNITY News:

After last week’s RNC and this week’s DNC, politics is on everyone’s mind. But what’s the best way to respond when someone asks you, “Which candidate do you support” or “Who are you going to vote for?”

Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette expert, author and founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide, says you have options.

You don’t want to respond

Keeping your opinion to yourself can be difficult; however, it is possible. Say something like, “In the midst of such a contentious political season, I feel it’s best to keep my opinion to myself. I do appreciate Read More

SFNF To Lift Stage I Fire Restrictions Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2016 - 10:16 pm

SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28, due to widespread rain across the forest and decreasing fire danger.

The forest implemented Stage I fire restrictions July 15 based on dry conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures.

Forest managers use several criteria to determine when to lift fire restrictions, including current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and available firefighting resources. The arrival of monsoonal moisture has eased the dry conditions that led to Read More

Obituary: Shirley L. Davies May 22, 1925 – July 22, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2016 - 9:45 pm

SHIRLEY L. DAVIES May 22, 1925 – July 22, 2016

Shirley L. Davies, age 91 of Los Alamos died July 22 at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a prolonged battle with dementia.

She was born on May 22, 1925 to William and Lucille Fay Davies in DeWitt, New York. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucille Davies, Brother, Morris and Nephew, Kevin.

The family relocated to Concord, California where Shirley graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in 1943.

Never satisfied with the traditional, at age 15, Shirley constructed her Soap Box racer, but being a girl she was not allowed Read More

Attorney General Balderas Seeks Restraining Order To Protect Homeowners And Stop Sham Lawsuits

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 27, 2016 - 5:57 pm

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit and sought a temporary restraining order against a New Mexico attorney, Johsua R. Simms, and a group of non-attorneys, who the Attorney General alleges take advantage of consumers in financial distress and who are trying to avoid a foreclosure on their homes. The non-attorneys often did business under the name “Praedium Preservation” and that business was headed by Mukthiar S. Khalsa.

“This office aggressively enforces consumer protection laws, particularly

BOLO For Aging Terrorists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2016 - 5:49 pm

HSNW News:

Dutch police detectives are on the lookout (BOLO) for three aging German far-left militants who have disappeared decades ago but who have emerged as the main suspects in a series of recent heists.

Ernst-Volker Staub, 61, Burkhard Garweg, 47, and Daniela Klette, 57, are former members of the violent Red Army Faction (RAF) — also known as the Baader-Meinhof gang — a German militant group, which terrorized Germany (then: West Germany) in the 1970s and 1980s with a campaign of bombings, arson, kidnappings and killings.

DutchNews reports that the Dutch and German police Read More

U.S. Reps. Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham Deliver Remarks At National Convention Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 27, 2016 - 5:24 pm

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

POLITICAL News:

PHILADELPHIA – Today, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who are both champions for New Mexico families, will deliver remarks at the Democratic National Convention.

The New Mexico representatives are part of an impressive list of speakers, including Vice President Joe Biden, Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Kaine and President Barrack Obama.

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

Today’s speeches will lay out the clear stakes in this election – a choice between building walls and tearing people down or an optimistic unifying vision Read More