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Henderson: Vote To Abolish Office Of Sheriff

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By KRISTIN HENDERSON
Los Alamos County Council
 
I am voting FOR County Question #1, to eliminate the Office of Sheriff in Los Alamos. I encourage everyone who believes in good government, strong public safety, and reduction of unnecessary risk to do the same.
 
Typically, a Sheriff provides law enforcement in County, or rural, areas. The Sheriff position in Los Alamos has no law enforcement duties, and Los Alamos has no County-only, or rural, land. All of the county land in Los Alamos is incorporated into the municipality of Los Alamos. There is not a square inch of just-County land
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Los Alamos County Council Candidate Models Kilts

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Los Alamos County Council candidate Jaret McDonald models a kilt featuring maximum comfort and style. Proceeds form his modeling gig goes to his nonprofit Famine To Feast. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos County Council candidate Jaret McDonald ponders the countryside as he models a kilt. Courtesy photo

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos County Council GOP candidate Jaret McDonald has been tapped to model kilts.

“I am lucky enough to have been selected to be a kilt model in the USA for DNKE,” McDonald told the Los Alamos Daily Post.

McDonald works at Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More

Home Efficiency Expo Shares Ideas Saturday

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Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ James Alarid and Angelica Gurule show off energy saving goodies at their booth at the Home Efficiency Expo Saturday at UNM-Los Alamos. DPU sponsored the event, which showcased ways to be more energy efficient at home. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A representative from SunPower talks with a visitor about solar power. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A vender shares information at the Expo. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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More Scenes From Canyon Rim Trail Bridge Installation

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The new pedestrian bridge being installed Sept. 16 on the Canyon Rim Trail in Los Alamos. The project invloved three cranes and some 50 workers. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The new pedestrian bridge being installed Sept. 16 on the Canyon Rim Trail in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The new pedestrian bridge being installed Sept. 16 on the Canyon Rim Trail in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The new pedestrian bridge being installed Sept. 16 on the Canyon Rim Trail in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris
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County Council Notice Of Possible Quorum

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COUNTY News:

Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend a data presentation at the New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency (NM-YRRS) Roadshow, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

A quorum of the council may be present, however no council action will be taken.

The NM-YRRS is a tool to assess the health risk behaviors and resiliency (protective) factors of New Mexico high school and middle school students. The NM-YRRS is part of the national CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), but the survey results have widespread

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Meet Top County Attorney Candidates Oct. 6

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COUNTY News:

Members of the public are invited to meet the top candidates vying for the position of Los Alamos County Attorney at a reception hosted by the County Council at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Community Room at the Golf Course. Refreshments will be served.

Becky Ehler recently retired as the County Attorney. The position is appointed by the Council. Read More

Los Alamos County Council Work Session On Capital Improvement Projects Draws Crowd

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COUNTY News:

The Dekker Perich Sabatini (DPS) team participated in a Los Alamos County Council work session Tuesday on the 11 capital projects being considered for a possible bond election next May.

The team spoke before a packed house with approximately 50 members of the public and County staff. Will Gleason, Principal with DPS, gave an overview of the 11 projects and initial probable cost estimates for each project.

The Council then asked questions and received clarification on each of the projects. The council requested the team continue working on the cost estimates and look for cost savings Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 26

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has issued the following Road Construction Update for the week of Sept. 26.

For more information about the projects listed below, 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; contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for Read More

Sheriff’s Office Announces New Registered Sex Offender Todd Frederick App In Los Alamos County

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Todd Frederick App

PUBLIC SAFETY News:

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is advising the community of a newly registered sex offender.

Todd Frederick App registered with the local sheriff’s office today. He was convicted July, 14, 1993 in the Superior Court of Pinal County, State of Arizona of 1 count of “Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1st Degree (Child Under 15).”  He also was convicted of 1 count of “Attempted Kidnapping, 2nd Degree”.

App is residing at 143 Monte Rey South in White Rock.

For further information regarding registered convicted sex offenders, review the Los Alamos County Read More

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