Public Safety

NMDOT On ‘NM Bike Plan’ 45-Day Comment Period

NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE The New Mexico Department of Transportation has released the draft of the Prioritized Statewide Bicycle Network Plan (NM Bike Plan) for public review and comment.
 
This 45-day public comment period runs through Nov. 9. The Draft of the Plan is available on the project website: http://www.bhinc.com/nm-bike-plan/.
 
The NM Bike Plan considers how best to provide New Mexico residents and visitors with a safe and connected bicycle network on state maintained and owned roads and highways. Major plan components include:
  • A map of prioritized bicycle
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New Mexico Supreme Court Candidate Michael E. Vigil Visits Los Alamos Daily Post

Judge Michael Vigil discusses his reasons for seeking a seat on the New Mexico Supreme Court during an interview last week with Publisher Carol A. Clark at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/kadailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Judge Michael E. Vigil visited with the news team Sept. 22 at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss his candidacy for position one on the New Mexico Supreme Court.

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Scenes From Elizabeth K. Allen Meet & Greet

Los Alamos Municipal Judge candidate Elizabeth K. Allen invited local families to meet her family Friday, Sept. 21 at her home on San Ildefonso Road. The event drew a crowd and many children in attendance enjoyed festivities in the upstairs game room at the home. Allen is an attorney running on the Democratic ticket against Republican incumbent Alan Kirk. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Municipal Judge candidate Elizabeth K. Allen chats with community members during her Meet & Greet Friday, Sept. 21 at her home on San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, left, presents a proclamation to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, which recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation was presented Tuesday, Sept. 25,  during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 in Council Chambers.

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New Mexico Ethics Watch Releases Follow-Up Report On Compliance With Financial Disclosure Act

NMEW News:
 
New Mexico Ethics Watch, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting more ethics in governance and public life, Thursday releases its third report, Third Time, No Charm: Continuing Issues with the Financial Disclosure Act.
 
The report re-examines New Mexico’s Financial Disclosure Act and the filing of personal financial information by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, cabinet secretaries, all members of the Legislature and all candidates for the Legislature. The law, which requires legislators, statewide office holders and state agency heads to file annual statements,
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Jemez Ranger District Tent Rocks Prescribed Burn

SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE Fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) plan to implement a prescribed burn, if conditions allow, between Oct. 15 and Nov. 30 in the Tent Rocks area.
 
The treatment area is approximately 3.5 miles north of Jemez Springs, NM and less than 1 mile southwest of La Cueva, NM. The Tent Rocks prescribed burn is to reduce risk of high-severity wildfire.
 
Favorable conditions measured include fuel moisture levels, air quality, winds and weather forecasts. Up to 1,310 acres of hazardous fuels may be treated per day and for up
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County Council Proclaims October Drug Free Month

Los Alamos County Councilor Morris Pongratz, left, presents Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with a proclamation declaring October Drug Free Month. The proclamation was presented Tuesday, Sept. 25, during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring October to be “Drug Free Month” Tuesday, Sept. 25, during the regular County Council meeting in Council Chambers. Councilor Morris Pongratz presented the proclamation to Police Chief Dino Read More

P&Z Commission Approves Street Address Ordinance

During the Wednesday, Sept. 26 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Los Alamos County Planning Manager Tamara Baer holds up a sign to demonstrate how large font needs to be in order to be seen from 50 feet away. This is the requirement for street addresses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commissioners passed a recommendation for County Council to approve an ordinance regarding requirements for address and road naming on streets, sidewalks and other public places.

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Second League Of Women Voters Forum Oct. 3

LWV News:
 
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos will host its second non-partisan candidates forum Wednesday, Oct. 3.
 
Refreshments and socializing with the candidates begins at 6:30 p.m. and the forum begins at 7 p.m. at the Student Union in Building 2 at UNM-LA.
 
This forum features the unopposed candidate for County Assessor, Ken Milder (D); candidates for Magistrate Judge: Pat Casados (D), and James Rickman (L); and the four candidates for Sheriff: Joseph Granville (D), Chris Luchini (L), James Whitehead (R), and Greg White (DTS).
 
We will also hear from candidates
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Jemez Ranger District To Begin Joaquin Piles Burn

SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin ignitions sometime between Oct. 15 and Feb. 28, 2019 on Joaquin piles to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
 
Weather permitting, crews are expected to treat up to 347 acres of the Joaquin piles.
 
The Joaquin piles area is located along the southern edge of Forest Road (FR) 534 and west of FR 376 about six miles west of Jemez Springs. Smoke
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