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LAPD Announces Intersection Change On Villa Street

August 19, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is issuing notification to all motorists that the Los Alamos County Traffic and Engineering Department has established a new four-way stop sign intersection.

The intersection at Villa and 33rd Street, in front of Aspen Elementary School, has been converted from a two-way stop to a four- way stop. Officers will be out enforcing this new change.

A motorist approaching an all-way stop is always required to come to a full stop before a crosswalk or stop line. After a full-stop has been made, vehicles have the right-of-way to proceed through the intersection Read More

Renovations Close Fuller Lodge West Entrance Aug. 22

August 19, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

As progress continues with interior work at Fuller Lodge, crews with R and M Construction will begin exterior renovations of the west entrance Monday, Aug. 22.

Work includes removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, stairs and ADA ramp as well as installation of a snow melt system to help keep the entrance free of ice during snow storms. This work will also coincide with the replacement of the stairs and retaining wall outside of the kitchen.

The west entry is expected to be closed for 4-6 weeks to complete the work, weather permitting.

Signage will be provided to route visitors Read More

Sheehey: Why Los Alamos Needs A Sheriff

August 19, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By PETE SHEEHEY

Los Alamos County Councilor

The County Council recently voted 5-2 to put a proposed change to the County Charter on the November 2016 general election ballot to eliminate the office of Sheriff. I have no objection to the voters deciding on this issue, but I voted against the motion because eliminating the Sheriff is a bad idea. We have a Police Department with a multi-million dollar yearly budget, led by an excellent Chief. Why then should Los Alamos County also have an elected Sheriff with a small budget and staff?

Elected Sheriffs are a very enduring tradition Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 10 – Aug. 16, 2016

August 18, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

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 filed against them.

Aug. 10 at 11:25 a.m. / A 55-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone damaged her property on Aster Street. The estimated loss is more than $1,000.

ADDIS FURH

Aug. 10 at 7:59 p.m. / Police arrested Addis Furh, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

CESAR VARGAS

Aug. 11 at 6:02 a.m. / Police arrested Cesar Vargas, Read More

Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos County Rodeo

August 17, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Bull riding Sunday during the 2016 Los Alamos County Rodeo at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

The end of successful chute doggin’ Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Not quite out of the gate. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Calf scramble – kids get ribbon off calf’s tail Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Roping Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Mr. Weismans farwell prayer Sunday at Brewer Arema. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Cowgirl bull

White Rock Pottery Replica Project Now Complete

August 16, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The last piece of the White Rock Pottery Replica project, a large 10-foot in diameter plate patterned after a Maria Martinez plate, was installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. This is part of the Los Alamos County Public Art Collection.
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The 10-foot in diameter plate installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

C-130 Drops Water On Pajarito Mountain For Movie

August 16, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The C-130 transport aircraft is spotted this afternoon flying around Pajarito Mountain to drop a large quantity of water for the film ‘Granite Mountain’ that is being filmed in the area. Photo by Donna Reil Read More

Alert: Motorists Can Expect Traffic Delays On Diamond Today

August 15, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials announced that utility work on Orange Street and Diamond Drive will create a 10-minute delay for this evening’s commuters heading north on Diamond Drive. Supporting the Western Area Phase 4 improvements, construction crews have been replacing waterlines in the Denver Steels area, requiring a lane drop on Diamond Drive. For the past two weeks, construction crews have been removing traffic control devices to eliminate the lane drop on Diamond Drive and accommodate the evening rush hour traffic. However, a water tie-in scheduled Read More

Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade

August 15, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC leads the 2016 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo parade Satuday morning down Central Avenue. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Hilltopper Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

‘Topper flags. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Spectators settle in for Satuday’s parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Park rangers and their mascot. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Park Ranger waves to the crowd lining Central Avenue for Saturday’s

Los Alamos County Fair Prize Winners Chosen

August 15, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Exhibit winners are chosen including these examples of fine fare at the Los Alamos County Fair Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com