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Council Approves Changes To Rules And Procedures

County Attorney Alvin Leaphart discusses proposed changes to the Council’s rules and procedures at Tuesday’s council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY 
Los Alamos Daily Post 
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
After some deliberation, Los Alamos County Council approved changes in its rules and procedures during Tuesday night’s regular council meeting in Council Chambers. Although the changes were approved; they will not go into effect until after Jan. 1.
 
Council approved the changes 5-1 with Council
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Los Alamos County Holiday Tree Arrives Today

A 23-foot Douglas fir arrives this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Muncipal Building. The tree came from the northern part of the Jemez and soon will be bedecked in festive holiday fare in the Municipal Building’s lobby. The community is invited to check out the tree during the County’s holiday tree lighting event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County Named Bicycle Friendly!

COUNTY News:

Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Los Alamos County with a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM (BFC) award, joining more than 400 visionary communities from across the country.

With the announcement of 65 new and renewing BFCs today, Los Alamos County joins a leading group of communities, in all 50 states, that are transforming our neighborhoods.

“We applaud these communities for making bicycling a safe and convenient option for transportation and recreation,” said Bill Nesper, executive director at the League of American Bicyclists. “We are encouraged Read More

UC Representatives Discuss LANL Bid With RCLC

University of California representatives listen to members of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities during a meeting Wednesday morning in Espanola. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Former U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, University of California Regent for National Laboratories and Gary Valle of the UC Federal Government Relations Office at a Wednesday breakfast meeting with the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

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Chrobocinski Files Tort Claim Against County

Councilor James Chrobocinski
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski, a local realtor, has filed a tort claim against Los Alamos County alleging severe abuse of power, harassment and being lied to by Los Alamos County Fire Marshall Jeff Wetteland and Chief Building Inspector Michael Arellano.

The claim is connected to a property on Sherwood Avenue in White Rock recently purchased by Chrobocinski and the future home of the Pig & Fig Café.

Chrobocinski alleges in his claim that Arellano and Wetteland came into Read More

North Mesa Stables Magic For The Holidays Sunday

Sunset falls on North Mesa Stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell
 
By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
Los Alamos

Feeling already the pressures of the Holiday Season? Bundle up and take the kids and relatives for an evening stroll on the country roads of Los Alamos’ unique North Mesa Stables Park.

Many stable owners decorate in the spirit of the Holidays. The barnyard residents munch hay in their corrals and are bedding down for the night. Horses, goats, sheep, cows — you may even see a turkey that escaped Thanksgiving. It is truly a peaceful, unhurried and hassle-free way to unwind.

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Los Alamos County Personnel Board Meets Dec. 5

COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos County Personnel Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Room 110 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. 

The meeting is open to the public. 

Agenda: 

 

I. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
II. CHAIR’S REPORT 
  • Presenters: Denise Cassel
III. HR MANAGER’S REPORT
  • HR Manager’s Repor​t
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • Approval of Minutes from October 24, 2017 Personnel Board Meeting.
  • Presenters: Leslie Geyer
VI. DISCUSSION AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
  • Approval of the 2018 Personnel Board Calendar.
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 16–28, 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 against them.

WAYNE CARL MOSLEY

Nov. 16 at 2:49 p.m. / Police arrested Wayne Carl Mosely, 66, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 years of age, criminal sexual contact of a minor under 13 years f age and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

 

 

HAZEL BUCHOLZ

Nov. 17 at 3:38 a.m. / Police arrested Hazel Bucholz, 19, of Jemez in Read More

Community Invited To Coffee With A Cop Dec. 6

LAPD News:

Officers from the Los Alamos County Police Department and community members will come together Wednesday, Dec. 6 in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. 

All community members are invited to attend the Coffee with a Cop event, which begins at 8 a.m. at Rose Chocolatier at 149 Central Park Square. Learn more about Rose Chocolatier at rosechocolatier.com.

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in the Los Alamos community. Read More