COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County crews report that only one lane is passable on the Main Hill Road.
Driving in the unplowed lane is strongly discouraged. Read More
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Road Conditions And Delayed Openings Announced
A thick blanket of snow covers the area this morning including this small dog house in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Snow has blanketed the area and the National Weather Service predicts up to 4 inches before the storm passes. Today’s high is near 38 with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Tonight’s low is around 16.
Delayed Openings
Los Alamos National Laboratory is on a delayed opening today. Employees with children in school or carpooling should arrive at 10 a.m.; otherwise at 10:45 a.m. Employees already at the Lab are instructed to remain Read More
Winter Weather Warning: Los Alamos County Under Hazardous Weather Alert
LAPS News:Los Alamos Public Schools has announced a winter weather warning, saying Los Alamos County is under a hazardous weather alert (www.noaa.gov) for snow beginning late Tuesday morning.
The weather forecast calls for a 70 percent chance of snow Tuesday with snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
LAPS has notified its snow plow teams to report at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in anticipation of this prospect. LAPS must call a delay or cancellation by 5:30 a.m. so check the LAPS website or www.ladailypost.com in the morning for updates.
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County Ward; Pre-Primary Convention Underway At UNM-LA
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Robyn Schultz gather for a photo with fellow Democrats during this evening’s Ward and Pre-Primary Convention underway at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
From left, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and Maggie Toulouse Oliver at this evening’s Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Ward and Pre-Primary Convention underway at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo Read More
Notice Of Potential Quorum In White Rock Feb. 24
LAC News:At 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Art in Public Places Board is hosting an Art Dedication and Ribbon Cutting at the White Rock Branch Library at which the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee may be present.
In the event there is a quorum of the advisory committee present, no business will be conducted.
Cat Owner Sought
This cat showed up last week at a residence in Los Alamos. His owner is asked to claim him at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter on East Road where he is being boarded. Courtesy photo Read More
Final CIP Public Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The final Capital Improvements Projects public meeting is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Park Square.
The focus of the final meeting is economic development and infrastructure projects. This will be a slightly different format from past meetings, with presentations first by County staff and the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), followed by public comment.
Individuals are asked to arrive a little early if they wish to give comments, as they will need to sign in. Individuals also are asked to bring a copy Read More
Chandler: The Council Must Exercise Oversight
By CHRIS CHANDLERLos Alamos Attorney
Los Alamos County, through the Municipal’s League’s Self-Insurer’s Fund, has settled several employment cases totaling about $4.5 million in the last four years. Consider the following:
2012: A Recreation Department Senior Office Specialist received a $175,000 settlement. Her complaint alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery, and prima facie tort against the County Read More
Court Sanctions Los Alamos County In Police Case
By CAROL A. CLARKLos Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos County was sanctioned in December by the First Judicial District Court for its conduct related to the suit filed by former Police Cmdr. Randy Foster, former Cmdr. Scot Mills and former Det. Paige Early.
According to court documents obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post, District Court Judge Raymond Ortiz sanctioned the County Dec. 1, 2015 and fined it more than $21,000 because its answers to discovery for Plaintiffs Foster, Mills and Early were “all deficient in a number of respects, including that some of the information provided by the County Read More
Citizens Advocate For CIP Projects At Public Meeting
Audience members await their turn to speak at Capital Improvement Projects Community Meeting Friday at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladaily post.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post.
The Los Alamos County Council held another of its public meetings seeking community input on which Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) should move forward.
Council Chair Rick Reiss led the noon meeting Friday at the fire station in White Rock. Also attending were Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilors James Chrobocinski, Pete Sheehey, Kristin Henderson and David Read More
