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Update On Canyon Rim Trail Bridge Installation

COUNTY News:

Due to transportation issues, the bridge sections for the bridge installation on the Canyon Rim Trail did not make it to Los Alamos Tuesday night as planned.

The bridge sections are expected to be delivered today. The contractor will start assembling the bridge components today and install the bridge Thursday or Friday dependent on the weather. Read More

LANL Clean Up Estimate Still Lacks Details

Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson and Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales at the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meeting last week in Ohkay Owingeh. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
 
By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
A delegation from the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is visiting Washington, D.C. this week to attend a National Cleanup Conference.
 
In scheduled talks on Capitol Hill and with Department of Energy officials, they will not have the benefit of some missing information that has been blamed
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Canyon Rim Trail Crane Operation And Pedestrian Bridge Installation Wednesday

COUNTY News:

The crane operation and installation of the pedestrian bridge for the Canyon Rim Trail project is scheduled between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.

The schedule is subject to change with weather, wind, lightning and other site construction conditions.

The ideal place to view the operation is the park near the Canyon Complex at the corner of N.M. 502 and Canyon Road across the street from Crossroads Bible Church on the grass area on the north side of N.M. 502.

For safety reasons, members of the public are not allowed to be on the construction site.

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Voter Registration Agent Training And Voter Registration Drives Planned To Help Raise Awareness

COUNTY News:

Throughout September, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office will host a Voter Registration Agent Training and Voter Registration drives to help raise awareness about the upcoming election.

The County Clerk’s Office will conduct a Voter Registration Agent Training 3:30 p.m.to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Council Chambers for those wishing to solicit and provide assistance to another person in the completion of a Voter Registration Form. Once trained, Voter Registration Agents will complete and sign a sworn statement outlining the duties and responsibilities of a Voter Read More

Pet Of The Week: Marshall The Dog

Marshall the dog wants a running partner. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney Photography

SHELTER News:

Marshall is a 3-year-old Black Mouth Cur/Cattle Dog mix who would make the perfect running partner.

He recently transferred to the Los Alamos County animal shelter from a high-kill shelter in southern New Mexico and can’t believe his luck at landing in such a nice shelter with so many other friendly dogs.

Marshall gets along well with other dogs, and he also is very friendly with people.

For more information about adopting, volunteering and donating and learning more about special needs Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 12

COUNTY News:

Road Construction Update: Week of Sept. 12, 2016

For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

The public is welcome to attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings; please contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information.

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Girrens On Local Economic Development Opportunities

By STEVEN GIRRENS
County Councilor

I open sadly by expressing my sincerest condolences to the Vance Hatler family. Our community has lost an honorable native son, who was a loving husband to Karri and a father to four beautiful children. I am especially saddened as Vance was proving himself a capable budding leader in his work environment at the Laboratory. I will relish the memory of experiencing Little League Baseball with Vance, Loren and dad-coach Larry over 35 years ago in White Rock. Rest in peace Vance.

I take this opportunity to present my perspectives on a couple items of significant importance Read More

Reiss: Does History Support The Need For A Sheriff?

By RICK REISS, Chair
Los Alamos County Council
 
The history of the role of sheriff reaches back to the Anglo-Saxon period of English history, where local governments were known as shires and the principal officer of the shire was known as a reeve. The two words were combined to become “sheriff”.

Those who support an elected sheriff often refer to the history of the position as the reason to retain a sheriff. The lengthy history demonstrates significant changes in the role of the sheriff over a period of several hundred years. Notably, the appointment of the sheriff, the

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Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, School Board Member Bill Hargraves On Voice Of Los Alamos Friday

Los Alamos School Board member Bill Hargraves, left, with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone discuss guns, school safety issues and preparedness efforts on local campuses during Wednesday’s taping of the Voice of Los Alamos radio show, which broadcasts noon to 1 p.m. Friday on 101.5 FM. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Adopting Water Rate Increase … Seeks Public Comment

COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) are recommending that the County Council adopt a draft ordinance to increase retail and wholesale water rates by 10 percent.

The public is invited to provide comments on this proposed water rate increase until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. To provide comment online, click here. Members of the public also are welcome to provide public comment in person at the Sept. 27 hearing. All public comments provided online will be shared with the Read More