County Administrator Releases Information on Capital Projects
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess released information today about the upcoming Council discussion regarding capital projects.
The discussion will take place at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue.
As previously announced, the Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years and up to $12.5 million in order to assist with projected revenue shortfalls.
The only projects that will be considered for deferral are the eight projects approved in May 2012. They are:
- Ashley Pond
Police Find No Evidence of Collision Between Truck and School Bus
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Los Alamos Police arrive at the scene of a report of a minor collision, with no injuries, between a Los Alamos Public Schools special needs bus and a black Dodge Ram truck shortly after 8 a.m. today in front of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Sgt. James Rodriguez explained that the driver of the truck reported that she felt the bus make contact with her vehicle and actually move it a little bit. ‘In examining both the truck and bus, we found no evidence of contact on either vehicle,’ Rodriguez said. ‘No one was cited and we told the driver of the truck not to park where she Read More
Sharing Space Proves Ideal for Two Local Businesses
Kendra Henning of RE/MAX, left, and Paula Glover of Stewart Title outside their new office space in Central Park Square. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comKendra Henning, owner of RE/MAX of Los Alamos, had outgrown her space in Central Park Square, but didn’t want to give up the advantages of the location.
When the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service vacated its Central Park Square location for new offices on Canyon Road, an opportunity arose, but the space was too large for her company alone.
Paula Glover, division president of Stewart Title, was also looking Read More
Public Invited to Leadership Connection Town Hall
LACHC News:
The Los Alamos Community Health Council (LACHC) is sponsoring the Leadership Connection Town Hall at Fuller Lodge 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27.
The public is invited to attend the Town Hall for which the goal is to report on key Los Alamos County health issues, trends and recommendations.
Community leaders will give short presentations followed by questions and discussion.
Local LACHC member agencies will have materials available about resources and services in Los Alamos.
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP by Monday, Feb.25 to deborahfgill@gmail.com Read More
Food on the Hill: Cooking for Valentine’s Day II
This Week’s Recipe:
Quiche Lorraine
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
For Valentine’s Day, I have two recipes that ANYONE can cook. I feel it is very important that you show the people that you love (sweethearts, family and friends) that you think they are important. Surprise your loved ones with a great dinner. Last week’s recipe was Cherry Chocolate Cake. This week’s is as easy as you can get, if you can make scrambled eggs you can make this. I tried to get everything in this dish pre-made, and that is what makes it so easy. Special thanks to Sam Montoya for helping Read More
State Farm Invests $20K in Area Youth
Teens work on a project at the Española YMCA Teen Center. Courtesy/YMCA YMCA News:
Española –The Española YMCA Teen Center received a $20,000 grant from State Farm Saturday during the Y’s annual Red and Black Ball in Los Alamos.
Local State Farm agents Lou Santoro and Abe Dispennette presented the award to Family YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly on behalf of the company’s regional Good Neighbor Citizenship program.
The grant will fund educational programming, skill-building classes and recreational activities in support of keeping an underserved population engaged in Read More
‘Daffodils for Hospice’ Sale Underway
LAVN News:
The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Program is having their annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale.
Proceeds from the sale support the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice program for terminally ill individuals.
Daffodil pre-orders are being taken now through March 3. You may order a glass vase with two bunches (20 stems) of daffodils for $15, a glass vase with one bunch for $10 or a single bunch (10 stems) for $5. Delivery is free with a minimum of two bunches or one vase to a single address.
Flowers will be delivered Saturday, March 9 or may be picked Read More
Udall Meets With Secretary of Defense Nominee
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall meets with Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel Feb. 11. Courtesy/Udall’s Office
U.S. SENATE News:
‘Gun Show Loophole’ Bill Headed to House Floor
Courtesy photo
STATE News:
- HB77 Bypasses House Appropriation and Finance Committee
SANTA FE – House Bill 77, the “Firearms Transfer Act” is picking up steam after winning bi-partisan approval 13-3 in the House Judiciary Committee Friday.
HB 77 sponsored by Rep. Miguel Garcia, D-Bernalillo was headed to the House Appropriation and Finance Committee (HAFC), but Monday Chairman Henry “Kiki” Saavedra, D-Bernalillo asked to have the bill withdrawn from HAFC saying it didn’t have a fiscal impact.
House Bill 77 will now be placed on the Temporary Calendar, and is scheduled to be debated Read More
State House Highlights: Feb. 4-8
State House Highlights:
On the Floor
- The House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 74, sponsored by Rep. Roberto Gonzales (D-Taos-42), was introduced for third reading on the floor. The bill seeks to preserve affordable housing by amending the Affordable Housing Act, and provides for enforcement of the act and penalties for violation of the act. It passed 67-0, and will move to the Senate.
- House Joint Memorial 25 as amended, sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Thomson (D-Bernalillo-24), was introduced for third reading on the floor. This memorial
Focus on Your Health: Living Well with Diabetes
Focus on Your Health: Living Well with Diabetes
Diabetes is a complicated disease that is all too common today. This disease affects 25.8 million people in our country alone.
People with Diabetes don’t produce enough insulin. This causes high levels of blood glucose, which can lead to Diabetes complications.
However, it is possible to control Diabetes and live well with the disease. The Los Alamos Heart Council is pleased to provide education on this topic to our community.
The council is hosting its annual Read More
Garcia Richard Enters Amendment to Limit Class Sizes
STATE News:
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 7
51st legislature – STATE OF NEW MEXICO – first session, 2013
INTRODUCED BY
Stephanie Garcia Richard
A JOINT RESOLUTION 2013
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 12 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO LIMIT CLASS SIZES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR; ALLOWING WAIVERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRIOR TO THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR.
BE Read More
Small Bird Snacks on Large Apple
This bird swooped down to claim a discarded apple on the ground near a dumpster on Bonnie View in White Rock Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Assistant Superintendent to Retire
Assistant Superintendent Paula Dean. Courtesy photoWith reluctance, I accepted Paula Dean’s retirement letter this morning. Ms. Dean has served Los Alamos Public Schools for the past 10 years in a variety of positions.
In announcing her retirement, Ms. Dean stated that she will finish out this school year. She was first hired as Director of Curriculum and Development – a position she held for three years.
She also served as Principal of Barranca Mesa Elementary for four years and, more recently, Assistant Superintendent for Read More
NM Senators Seek U.S. Attorney Applicants
U.S. SENATE News:Public Comment Sought on DRAFT Maps
COUNTY News:
The Community and Economic Development Department will present the DRAFT maps to be contained in the County’s Comprehensive Plan to members of the White Rock Implementation Committee at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 11.
The CEDD also will host a public open house session to give residents the opportunity to comment on the DRAFT maps from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Los Alamos Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue. Full public participation is invited.
Comments gathered during the presentation to the White Rock Implementation Committee and the Open House will Read More
Council Still Seeks DPU Charter Review Committee Members
COUNTY News:
The County Council is still accepting letters of interest from citizens interested in being appointed to a five member committee to study Utilities-related sections of the County’s Charter.
The Committee will include one member of Council, one member of the Dept. of Public Utilities’ Board and three citizens who meet any one of the following qualifications:
- A member of the community with Management experience;
- A member of the community with Accounting experience; and
- A member of the community “at large.”
Applicants wishing to be considered for appointment to the Committee Read More
Column: A Sensible Organization Is Not A Perfect Organization – Part II
A Sensible Organization Is Not A Perfect Organization: Drawing Boundary, Yes; Generating Unlimited Rules, Not So Much – Part II
By Elena Yang
Let me try to recap and explain the third law of thermodynamics (maybe I should say regurgitate?): To drive all imperfections out of a system requires an infinite amount of work.
Scientists can remove thermal energy from a system and lower the temperature to close to zero absolute. However, the process is nonlinear in the sense that as the temperature drops, the effort required to remove the remaining thermal energy from the system increases. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 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. 31 at 7:52 a.m. / Los Alamos National Bank reported that it was the victim of a forgery in the 2800 block of Woodland Road. The estimated loss is unknown.
Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. / A 78-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was the victim of fraud in the 2700 block of Walnut St. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
Feb. 1 at 3:31 p.m. / A 48-year-old Espanola man reported that someone damaged Read More
County to Unveil Conservation and Sustainability Plans
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Years of planning and hard work are coming to fruition when Los Alamos County presents its Energy and Water Conservation and Sustainability Plans to the public this month.
County Environment Services Specialist Tom Nagawieki. Courtesy/LAC
County Environment Services Specialist Tom Nagawieki and Water/Energy Conservation Coordinator Christine Chavez will present the plans at two public meetings.
The meetings will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Mesa Public Library and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the White Rock Town Hall.
The purpose of the meetings Read More