Public Updated on A-19a Project at White Rock Meeting
Capital Projects and Facilities Director Anne Laurent, Community and Economic Development Department Housing Manager Paul Andrus, center, and Associate Planner Dan Osborn field questions at Monday’s public meeting on the A-19a project in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
Consultant Will Gleason reviews final conceptual designs for residential and commercial development of A-19a Monday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County’s Economic and Community Development Department hosted a public workshop Monday Read More
Try a Taste of ‘Van Choc Straw’ at LALT Friday
Maddie ((Gwen Lewis) and Leif (Steve Fasel) share a moment over the puzzle in LALT’s upcoming production of ‘Van Choc Straw.’ Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Producer John Gustafson, left, and Jake Turin run the control room during Sunday’s rehearsal of ‘Van Choc Straw.’ Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.comRehearsal was in full throttle Sunday for the upcoming Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) production of “Van Choc Straw” by Marc Dunn.
The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Community Invited to Co-op’s 2nd Anniversary Party Saturday
CO-OP News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary Saturday, March 2 and the community is invited to the big event.
The “Heart of the Community at the Edge of Town,” 95 Entrada Dr., is throwing a party with cake, music, youth activities, chair massages and much more!
Most events are scheduled 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food sampling, deep member discounts and gift bags for people who buy a new, renewed, or upgraded membership Saturday.
Co-op members will save 10 percent on regular priced items all day.
The Los Alamos Co-op is now a drop-off point for glass recycling Read More
Learn Vegetable ABCs with Carlos Valdez
Carlos Valdez of the Los Alamos Office of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service talks with clients. Courtesy/NMSU Kevin RobinsonPEEC News:
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about vegetable gardening. Carlos Valdez comes to PEEC at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 to talk about “Vegetable ABCs.”
This talk is free and open to the public.
The last and first frost used to be the beginning and end of the vegetable gardening season — but not anymore. This program will provide the knowledge necessary for growing food during every month of the year.
Learn season-defying techniques Read More
Memorial for Gordon D. Crocker
Gordon D. CrockerSkiesta! is Saturday at Ski Hill Followed by Acoustic Set at Pajarito Brew Pub
Editor’s note: Ryan McGarvey will play an acoustic set from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Pajarito Brew Pub, 614 Trinity Dr., Saturday after Skiesta!
Black Mesa Brass Quintet to Perform Brown Bag Concert
The Black Mesa Brass Quintet performing at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photoThe Black Mesa Brass Quintet will perform as part of the Brown Bag Performance series at noon Wednesday, March 6 at Fuller Lodge.
Since 1973, Brown Bag Performances have entertained Los Alamos music lovers with a wide variety of music. Concerts are usually at noon on the first Wednesday of the month.
Brown Bag Performances are sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) and funded in part by the County of Los Alamos.
The Black Mesa Brass Quintet was formed in 1990 and still has three of the original five members. Read More
UNM-LA Offers Primitive Fire Making Class
Building a fire the old-fashioned way. Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
Have you ever wanted to feel the freedom and empowerment that comes with making fire from nature’s raw materials?
Now is your chance! Enroll in a Primitive Fire Making Workshop through UNM-Los Alamos Community Education.
In this one-day workshop, students wil learn:
- how to use basic hand tools safely for firemaking purposes;
- how to prepare an area for making a fire;
- how to select plants appropriate for making a fire;
- how to craft primitive fire making tools; and
- how to maintain, manage and transport a fire.
Students will Read More
New York City Jazz Will Heat Up Fuller Lodge
Staff Report
Two NYC jazz musicians will perform on piano and trumpet at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Fuller Lodge.
Roy Dunlap (piano) and Marcus Parsley (trumpet) are world-class musicians and Saturday’s concert will be a real treat for jazz lovers.
Local jazz musicians will open the show. Tickets are $15 ($10 for students and seniors) and are available at https:////tickethookups.com/NYCJazzFullerLodge or at the door.
Roy Dunlap began playing professionally at age 14. He attained a Master’s in Piano at Queens College in New York City, studying with Sir Roland Hanna.
Dunlap has toured throughout Read More
Orchard Owner Will Speak on Successful Fruit Production
Gordon Tooley of Tooley’s Trees will be the featured speaker at PEEC March 5.
PEEC News:
Learn about holistic methods of orchard management at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St.
Gordon Tooley, owner of Tooley’s Trees in Truchas, will talk about the best practices for maintaining an orchard.
Have you ever dreamed about picking beautiful, delicious, ripe fruits from your own orchard? Well, there are a few things to consider first.
Successful fruit production can’t be confined to managing pests or finding the right fertility Read More
Udall Gives Sepich Family Signed ‘Katie’s Law’ Legislation
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall in his Washington, D.C. office Tuesday with the family of murdered NMSU student Katie Sepich. Courtesy/Tom Udall’s Office NCRTD Executive Director Tony Mortillaro Briefs Council
Executive Director Tony Mortillaro and Chairman Daniel Barrone of the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) at this evening’s Council meeting in Council Chambers. Mortillaro is a former Los Alamo County Administrator. He said that the organization’s first rider survey showed a 4.7 average rating out of 5 for overall satisfaction with the services provided; replaced aging fleet with modern and economical vehicles that have enhanced security features; developed long range financial and capital investment strategic plans; New Edgewood to Santa Fe route and record Read More
Final Decision: ‘Los Alamos County Municipal Building’
This evening in Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger briefed Council on the results of the naming committee for the new municipal building. She explained that the majority of public sentiment reflected a desire to name the new building the ‘Los Alamos County Municipal Building.’ Following Habiger’s presentation, Council voted 6-0 to thank the naming committee for its efforts and take no action on the request brought forward previously by Councilor Fran Berting to name the building the Jeannette O. Wallace Building. Council Read More
Council Unanimously Approves Smart Grid Project
Council voted 6-0 to approve a contract for General Services with Landis + Gyr in the amount of $467,004.50, plus applicable gross receipts tax, for the purpose of smart meters. White Rock resident Tadeusz Raven expressed security concerns with the Smart Meters. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers said he shared security concerns as well but added that it was important to move forward with te project. Councilor David Izraelevitz was absent. Print screen photo Read More
Council Approves Sewer Rate Hike
Los Alamos County Council from left, Rick Reiss, Kristin Henderson, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Pete Sheehey, Fran Berting, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz and Steve Girrens voted 4-2 to approve the Department of Public Utilities request for a rate restructure this year and an 8 percent annual rate increase over the next five years. Rodgers and Berting voted against the measure. Rodgers expressed concern that the rate increase will occur annually over the next five years, which will likely result in resident fatigue – leaving a new council to deal with it. Berting spoke of her concern that the Read More
Public Comments Reflect Concern With Sewer Rate Hike
Speaking during public comment this evening, White Rock businessman Tadeusz Raven said the 8 percent sewer rate hike will not only affect businesses but also nonprofits, churches, public pools and the schools. Two other residents expressed similar concerns. Print screen photo Read More
DPU Explains Where Rate Increase Will Go
Deputy Utilities Manager Bob Westervelt, left, and DPU Manager John Arrowsmith explain to Council this evening that the 8 percent sewer rate increase they are seeking is expected to generate $400,000 per year, which will go to needed upgrades to the sewer infrastructure within the County. Print Screen photo Read More
DPU Presents Case for Sewer Rate Increase at Tonight’s Council Meeting
Deputy Utilities Manager Bob Westervelt. Print screen photo
Staff report
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Deputy Utilities Manager Bob Westervelt is briefing the Los Alamos County Council on the reasons behind the DPU’s request for an 8 percent sewer rate increase.
The purpose for the increase is to upgrade the aging sewer system.
If approved by Council this evening, Westervelt said it would become effective tomorrow, adding that the DPU would ensure customers complete their current billing cycle at the current rate before incurring the increase.
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County’s Glass Drop-Off Recycling Program Expanding
Glass cullet placed at the Municipal Building prior to being mixed into the soil. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A new yellow glass drop-off recycling dumpster has been placed at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market to increase the convenience for residents to participate in the program.
The program now includes four drop off locations; Los Alamos Co-op, Sullivan Field, Los Alamos County Eco Station and Overlook Park Convenience Center. Residents can recycle glass bottles and jars of all colors at any of these locations.
“I am happy that the Co-op is now a glass drop off location, Read More
New Mexico’s 13 National Parks = Visitors, Money, Jobs
New Mexico national parks. Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
DENVER – A new National Park Service report shows that nearly 1.5 million national park visitors in New Mexico in 2011 spent $102 million and supported 1,538jobs in the state.
Nationwide, visitors to the 398 units of the National Park System had a combined $30 billion economic benefit that supported 252,000 jobs.
“The national parks of New Mexico are exceptional and varied places – from the ancient mystery of Chaco Canyon to the wondrous geology of Carlsbad Caverns.
The attraction of these 13 natural and cultural crown jewels as havens Read More