State Statute Dictates School Bond Elections
Staff report
Article 18 of the New Mexico State Statute regarding General Obligation Bonds of School Districts states, “mail ballot elections shall be used exclusively for voting in those elections specified in Section 1-23-3 NMSA 1978 and shall not be used in connection
Fusion Series 2 Hockey Game Feb. 9 at Ice Rink
ICE RINK News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink is hosting the second Annual Winter Classis Fusion Series 2 hockey game between the New Mexico Renegades and the Wichita Thunder Saturday, Feb. 9.
The New Mexico Renegades is a Junior A team located in Rio Rancho and a member of the WSHL’s Mountain Division.
Public skating will be open 1–3:30 p.m., before the Renegades take the ice at 4 p.m. For additional information, contact the Ice Rink at (505) 662-4500.
Udall Issues Statement on Senate Rules Reform Agreement
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NOAA News:Chihuahua Escapes Animal Shelter Overnight
ANIMAL SHELTER News:
Lost Dog Alert: A dog in the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter got out of a gate at about 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and ran away.
There is no photo of the dog but he is described as a tan chihuahua mix, about 12 pounds, not neutered.
His name is Skipper but he may be frightened of strangers, especially if he thinks they will grab him or pick him up.
“We are very worried about him as he’s only been at the shelter a few days and doesn’t know it’s home yet,” said a shelter spokesperson. “If you see him at all, please call the shelter at 662-8179 or call (505) Read More
CIP Projects: A Message from County Administrator Harry Burgess
Staff Report
Two months ago, County Administrator Harry Burgess put Capital Improvement Projects on hold after it was revealed that the County faced an unexpected GRT funding shortfall. Some of the projects on hold include: Ashley Pond Improvements; New Teen Center; and the New Nature Center.
The Los Alamos Daily Post obtained the following message that Burgess sent yesterday to Project Managers, Sponsors and Stakeholders of Capital Projects approved in 2012:
A Message from County Administrator Harry Burgess
To All Project Managers, Sponsors and Stakeholders for Capital Projects Read More
Former Los Alamos Police Chief Loses Wife to Cancer
KELLY MELTON March 1, 1959–Jan. 21, 2013Letter to the Editor: School Bond – No Conspiracy … Just Good Business Sense
By Mike LippiattWhile I am elated that Peter Heimdahl voted for the school bond, I am in total disagreement with his conspiracy theory about its timing.
One of the main reasons the bond is now coming up is because the old bond is being paid off and a new bond is needed … and although we will not see lower taxes … we also will not see our taxes increase.
Why? … because the old bond retires and the new bond kicks in. So, taxes won’t go down if approved but they won’t go up either. Does that make sense?
We retire one debt, and in a timely manner, start a new debt – Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Jan. 24
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Authors Speak Series from 7–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at Mesa Public Library
Poet Laureate of New Mexico Jon Davis kicks off the new season of this popular literary series. Mesa Public Library, with support from the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries, is pleased to continue the Authors Speak series for the community. Authors Speak is a monthly event featuring New Mexican authors speaking about their writing on a variety of subjects such as local and state history, travel, outdoor activities, New Mexico fiction, history and culture, Read More
Patrons Pack Final Night At Canyon Bar
Patrons packed into Canyon Bar in Central Park Square Wednesday night, Jan. 23 for its last night in business. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
AnnMarie and Michael Cutler. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
It was a bittersweet moment for owners Michael and AnnMarie Cutler as the doors closed forever Wednesday night on the Canyon Bar in Central Park Square.
The Cutlers have owned the popular establishment at 163 Central Ave., for 16 years, but recently received a purchase offer for their packaged liquor license from Giant Gas Stations.
Cutler explained that Giant plans Read More
Poetry Reading Primer for Tonight’s Authors Speak Event
By Jane Lin
If you have never been to a poetry reading, this month’s Authors Speak event is a great way to get your feet wet.
Jon Davis, Santa Fe’s newest poet laureate, reads at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 24, at Mesa Public Library. Davis’ poetry appeals to the mind and the heart in a language that you will understand.
A poetry reading is just what it sounds like. A poet reads a selection of their poems, usually from any books they’ve published, and sometimes new work they’ve written. Rarely do they recite from memory, but when they do, it’s a treat!
Sometimes they start Read More
Sioux Street Loses Power
DPU News:
A bad transformer was the cause of last night’s outage on Sioux Street in the North Mesa neighborhood. Reported at 6:30 p.m., approximately 120 Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ customers were without electricity.
DPU’s electric line crew initiated temporary repairs by back feeding electricity to restore power by 9 p.m.; permanent repairs will continue today, Jan. 24.
Crews will plan a 30-minute outage affecting eight customers, to complete the repairs. The time of this planned outage is not yet determined. The remaining Sioux Street customers will experience Read More
Personnel Board Meets 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29
COUNTY News:
The next Personnel Board Meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 in the Training Room at the Community Building, 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes for Jan. 8, 2013
III. Public Comment – Limit of four (4) minutes per person on items not on the agenda
IV. Chair’s Report
V. Discussion and/or Possible Action Items
- A. Continue to Review & Vote of Proposed Changes to the Personnel Rules 100-600 Series.
VI. Discussion Items for Future Personnel Board Agendas
- A. Tentative Personnel Board Meeting
Utilities Board Elects Officers
From left, Deputy Utility Manager Electric Production Steve Cummins, Department of Public Utilities Board member Chris Ortega, Utility Manager John Arrowsmith, Board Chair Glenn Woodwell, Board member Kevin Anderson and Deputy Utility Manager Finance & Administration Bob Westervelt during a November meeting at the DPU in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DPU News:
At its meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 22, the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities elected David Powell to serve as board chair for 2013.
Tim Neal was elected to continue to serve as board Read More
What’s That Bird?
A Cooper’s Hawk in flight. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
What is that bird? Need help figuring out what you’re seeing in the backyard, on the trail, or soaring overhead?
The community is invited to attend a presentation on birds from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St.
Bird expert Dave Yeamans will discuss backyard winter birds seen flying around the Los Alamos area during the one hour program with time available afterward for sharing problematic bird IDs, bird feeding discussions and ideas and general birding information.
Yeamans’ Read More
Accelerate Program Helps Students Transition to Career
Accelerate Program News:
ESPANOLA – On Feb. 8, students earning 2-year business and technical degrees in six northern New Mexico colleges will have an opportunity to practice using skills vital to finding a job, contributing to an organization, and establishing a career.
The Accelerate program is partnering with local and regional human resource directors and hiring managers to host a one day workshop for graduating students entitled “From Classroom to Career – A Dress Rehearsal.”
Accelerate, a program of the Regional Development Corporation in conjunction with six northern Read More
Chaparral Prescribed Burn Begins Today
SANTA FE —The Santa Fe National Forest Cuba Ranger District expects to begin the 60-acre Chaparral prescribed burn today, Jan, 24 northwest of Fenton Lake and Seven Springs, 10 miles southeast of Cuba and nine miles northwest of Jemez Springs.
Smoke will be visible from Gillman, Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs, Cuba, Rio Rancho and Albuquerque.
Smoke from prescribed fire can be a nuisance to some people and a health concern for others, such as children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and those suffering from allergies, asthma, chemical sensitivities, or other heart or lung diseases.
To reduce Read More
Creative Classes Abound at Fuller Lodge Art Center
FLAC News:
Fuller Lodge Art Center will offer art studio experiences for children on Wednesday afternoons.
There are a few single session classes, as well as a number of serial classes.
Longtime Los Alamos artist Thelma Hahn will teach a 4-week “Clay Creations” class, first for grades 1-3, then later in the semester for grades 4-6.
Artist Dee Homans returns with some new classes and also some repeats of popular classes.
Classes will be held Feb. 2 through May 23. The Center also offers adult classes. Check out all the classes at fullerlodgeartcenter.com.
Join Gillian Sutton of KRSN-AM1490 Read More
Luján Cosponsors Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act, Calls for Swift Passage
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján joined as an original cosponsor of legislation introduced today to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA.)
Passed 19 years ago, this landmark legislation focused the resources, time, and energy of federal, state, and local law enforcement on the task of preventing and stopping domestic abuse, while providing victims of violence with critical services and assistance.
“It was with great disappointment that the 112th Congress came to an end without action on a bipartisan reauthorization that addressed Read More
Letter to the Editor: School Bond Timing Questioned
Peter HeimdahlThis letter is not intended as a pro or con for the School Bond Vote, but a disclosure of information that the pro bond contingent has neglected to make public.
According to the County Clerk’s Office, the cost of this special election to taxpayers is approximately $30,000.
The Los Alamos Public Schools administration could have saved taxpayers a large sum of money by holding this election on the same date as the general November 2012 election, but opted not to.
Why? It is a common strategy throughout the U.S. for special interests to hold elections (mostly to raise taxes)