Jim Glover of the Idea Group of Santa Fe, left, and Dave Hayduk of HK Advertising present the Brand Action Plan Tuesday night to the County Council during its regular meeting. Council approved the Brand Action Plan 7-0. Glover defined a brand as the municipal’s reputation. Branding, he said, is managing that reputation. The essence of Los Alamos’ brand is: ‘cultivating curiousity and creating aha moments.’ The Council was impressed with the presented plan. ‘I feel we are in good hands,’ Councilor Antonio Maggiore said. Councilor James Chrobocinski Read More
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Letter To The Editor: Zero = A Lot? PAC Math
By DAVID NORTHLos Aamos
If “a lot of these projects are going to be self-sufficient” as claimed by a board member of the PAC pushing the rec bond, why do consultants to the County say all five will lose money?
Read More That “self-sufficient” quote appeared in a March 23 front-page Los Alamos Daily Post article. Anticipated annual costs include $546,210 for the rec center, $298,376 for the leisure pool, $37,432 for the splashpad, and $60,695 for the baseball fields. That’s a tidy $942,713 total.
The losses will have to be covered by the County every year for as long
LAFD Seeks Vendors For Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond
COUNTY News:“Wildfire Day” is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15.
The Los Alamos Fire Department is seeking vendors interested in providing information about fire mitigation and defensible space services. The event is at Ashley Pond Park and vendors will be located in the Justice Center parking lot.
Vendors interested in hosting a booth for “Wildfire Day” are asked to contact the Los Alamos Fire Department’s Administrative Office at 505.662.8317 or send an email to the event coordinator.
Read More Council Tables Immigration/Refugee Resolution
The proposed resolution on the treatment of immigrants and refugees in the U.S. unleashed a firestorm of comments and emotions during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. The resolution stated, ‘It is our moral obligation to treat all refugees and immigrants as we would be treated, with justice and compassion.’ Its stance on immigration and refugees spurred shouts of anger and tears of gratitude from citizens throughout the discussion on the resolution. Support and opposition for the resolution seemed Read More
Home Renewal Program Cycle 2 Opens April 17
A contractor for the Los Alamos Home Renewal Program applies the final color coat on a stucco project in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
A stucco crew for the Los Alamos Home Renewal Program applies the final color coat on a stucco project in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
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Stucco workers apply a final color coat to a house funded during the first cycle of the Home Renewal Program. Work is wrapping up this Spring on 10 out of 11 projects that were funded. The next cycle for applications opens April 17 and closes May 31. Visit www.losalamoshousingpartnership.org or call 505.662.8918 for details. Read More
Letter To The Editor: So Let’s Stop Hyperventilating
By KHALIL SPENCERLos Alamos
I was out of town for a week but managed to read Pete Sheehey’s proposed resolution (link) while sitting in a Washington, D.C. area hotel and thought it was interesting but not anything to set off anyone’s blood pressure.
Therefore, I am a little amazed at the hyperbole in Mr. Antos (link) and Ms.Shin’s (link) letters. Nothing in the resolution says anything about being a “sanctuary city” but it does reaffirm our commitment to treat everyone here with “respect, justice, and compassion”. So what exactly is wrong with that?
As far as Read More
County Accepting Applications To Fill One Utilities Board Vacancy
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County is accepting applications until April 10 to fill one position on the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
Comprising five voting members, the BPU governs the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), a county-owned utility that provides Los Alamos with electric, water, natural gas and wastewater services. The selected individual will fill a position to be vacated on July 1 due to an expiring term.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 10. Instructions
Read More Police Seek Help Identifying Dogs In Photo
The Los Alamos Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying two dogs pictured in this photo standing outside of the fence. The picture was taken by a witness as these dogs roamed near the area where a smaller dog was killed and they are believed to be the culprits. Anyone with information to help identify the owner or location of these dogs is asked to call the LAPD at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Council Proclaims Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 2-8
County Councilor Chris Chandler, center, presents a crime victims’ rights week proclamation to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cpl. Adele Girmendonk during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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During Tuesday’s meeting, the Los Alamos County Councilor proclaimed April 2-8 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
The proclamation states that between 2015 and the first half of 2016, while violent crime in the nation increased 5.3 percent, Los Alamos experienced an 11.4 percent decrease in violent crime and property Read More
County Council Amends Disclosure Policy
Los Alamos County Council, from left, Chair David Izraelevitz, Chris Chandler, James Chrobocinski, Rick Reiss, Pete Sheehey, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Antonio Maggiore. Courtesy/LACBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Despite some controversy, the Los Alamos County Council adopted its 2017 Council Procedural Rules at its March 21 regular meeting. However, there were two items that caused considerable debate.
Councilor Rick Reiss voiced strong opposition to the amendment requiring Council to disclose outside employment, memberships and financial interests and he voted Read More
