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Chris Chandler Knows Her Way Around

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By CHRIS CHANDLER
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

I have decided to run for the Los Alamos County Council and I am asking for your support.

We face many exciting opportunities to move our community forward. We are also confronting a number of challenges that will impact the town for decades to come. I have a wealth of experience from which I can draw that will help the council address these challenges as they arise.

I have previously served as a county councilor as well as council chair and vice chair. During my tenure, I proactively worked on a bipartisan basis for positive outcomes. Read More

Amy Woods Seeks To Serve As County Clerk

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By AMY WOODS
Democratis Candidate
Los Alamos County Clerk Candidate

I am committed to public service and believe it is important for residents to contribute to their community. I serve as president of the Los Alamos Council on Cancer, am a commissioner on the Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission and a board member on the Pajarito Acres Homeowners Association.

I was raised in Los Alamos and many of you may know my mom, Carlotta McInteer. After 25 years on the road, I now work as an associate broker at Zia Realty Group and reside with my younger brother in our family home.

I hold an MBA in finance

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Libraries Offer Relief From Spring Break Boredom

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Librarian Angie Manfredi

LIBRARY News:

Looking for boredom-busters during Spring Break? Los Alamos County Libraries are having programs for Spring Break families during the week of March 28-April 2. 

Both Mesa Public Library and the White Rock branch will have drop-in scavenger hunts for kids, beginning Monday, March 28 and running all during Spring Break week. 

“We’ve had a lot of fun with the Great Character Hunt over the past two years,” Librarian Angie Manfredi said. “Some of the most beloved characters in children’s literature have escaped their pages and kids must track Read More

County Updates Public On CIP Timing; Path Forward

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COUNTY News:

The County Council took action March 1 to narrow the list of capital improvement projects (CIP) that will proceed through the initial pre-conceptual design phase (Phase 1).

The County’s Public Works Department will seek one consultant to perform a Phase 1 analysis on the complete list of capital projects. Phase 1 analysis includes potential site selection and its feasibility, cost estimates and basic program schematics for the projects.

Projects that are considering multiple sites will need to have additional public input as a site is narrowed to a single location. Projects Read More

Girrens: Why I’m Seeking Reelection To Council

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By STEVE GIRRENS
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

Please take note that there are exciting times ahead for Los Alamos County and that I am seeking reelection to remain directly involved in establishing policy and setting directions impacting our community’s future.

After three years and three months, I must admit that there is unfinished business that I have participated in and contributed to and that I wish particularly to help see finished. The unfinished business that I am referring to includes:

  • benchmarking county services;
  • debating recent economic development activities
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Brenner: Let’s Make It Easy For Businesses To Do Business

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By PATRICK BRENNER
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

 

I’ve heard many times that the county’s job is to support the lab. I won’t disagree with that statement: the lab plays a critical role in northern New Mexico and it is imperative that the lab remains successful. My belief is that the best way for Los Alamos to support the lab is to maintain and improve curb appeal that will draw new, fresh and young scientists to the lab.

 

The best way to maintain that appeal is to strengthen local business. Many county policies and procedures are inhibitive to the growth of business and

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Council To Hear Petition Against N.M. 502 Roundabout

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has received a petition from citizens against the N.M. 502 roundabout.

The item is on County Council’s agenda for its April 5 meeting that begins at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

At the April 5 meeting, which is open to the public, the Council has the option to thank the petitioners and take no further action, refer it to staff, or take the action that is requested by the petitioners.

The lead petitioners, William Mead and Joel Williams are expected to attend this meeting to present the petition and will likely make a presentation Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 16 To March 22, 2016

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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.

NICK HAGERMANN

March 16 at 11:38 a.m. / Police arrested Nick Hagermann, 29, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.

March 16 at 12:45 p.m. / Police arrested Rachel George, 47, of Espanola at 751 Trinity Dr., and charged her with shoplifting and issued her a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $100. Police booking photo is unavailable. Read More

Egg Splash At Aquatic Center Saturday

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AQUATIC CENTER News:

This Saturday, March 26, will be a fun-filled day at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center with warm water, floating eggs and great prizes. 

This is an annual event for the community, and children up to 16 years of age are encouraged to participate. The event begins promptly at 1 p.m. with the youngest age group. The cost is $2.50 for each participant (16 years and younger). 

For more information about this event or to buy tickets in advance, contact the Aquatic Center at 505.662.8170. Read More

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