Public Safety

NM Environment Department And Stericycle Reach $120k Settlement For Hazardous Waste Violations

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NMED News:
 
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) entered into a settlement agreement with Stericycle Specialty Waste Solutions, Inc., with a total monetary value of $120,813, resolving alleged violations of the Hazardous Waste Act and Regulations. 
 
Stericycle’s Bernalillo County facility is permitted by NMED’s Hazardous Waste Bureau. The facility manages hazardous waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, household hazardous waste, and used oil.
 
NMED inspectors
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Attorney General Balderas Announces First Meeting As Chair Of New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board; Sets Priorities

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Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
LEA News:
 
ESPANOLA ― Attorney General Hector Balderas commented on chairing the upcoming meeting of the Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Board:
 
“As New Mexico’s chief law enforcement officer, I am acutely aware of the solemn duties and responsibilities that fall to me as the chair of the Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) board when I raise the gavel for my first meeting with the board in Española.
 
“I intend to be a thoughtful and active chair and expect that this will be among the most aggressive and active boards in the country. We are
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Public To Receive 24-Hour Notice Of Prescribed Burns

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will provide 24-hour notice to the public before commencing the previously announced prescribed burn in the lower portion of the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed. 

Unpredictable spring weather has made it difficult to schedule ignition on 844 acres within the project area. The advance notice will advise the public, including smoke-sensitive individuals who may need to take precautionary measures, that conditions are optimal to proceed. 

The Santa Fe National Forest will send notifications by 10 a.m. the day before the scheduled Read More

House Democrats Push For Better Behavioral Healthcare

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Members of the Legislative Finance Committee at Tuesday’s Behavioral Health presentation in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discusses New Mexico’s behavioral health crisis at Tuesday’s meeting. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

  • Serious Questions Arise At Legislative Finance Committee Behavioral Health Presentation

SANTA FE – New Mexico House Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe) raised some serious concerns over New Mexico’s behavioral health system at Tuesday’s Legislative Finance Committee Read More

Sink Hole Repair At 15th Street And Central Avenue

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COUNTY News:

Due to equipment availability, AUI, Inc. will start work on a sink hole repair at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 at N.M. 502 / Trinity Drive, which will be closed between 7th Street and Knecht to repair an isolated portion of the roadway.

Here’s what to expect:

  • All westbound NM502 / Trinity Drive traffic will be able to access DP Road and businesses up to the Meri-Mac Shopping Center entrance. NM502 / Trinity will be closed immediately east of the Meri-Mac Shopping Center entrance at 7th Street.
  • All westbound NM502 / Trinity thru traffic will be detoured to Central, then 15th Street and then
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Air Medical Helicopter Wrapped In Protective Quilt

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A protective thick white quilt covers the propellers, body and tail of the $3.8 million Bell 407GX   Classic Air Medical helicopter parked at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A pair of small birds is spotted today standing guard over the air medical helicopter at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Road Work Begins Tuesday On Trinity Drive

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COUNTY News:

Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, N.M.502 / Trinity Drive will be closed between 7th Street and Knecht to repair an isolated portion of the roadway.

Here’s what to expect:

  • All westbound NM502 / Trinity Drive traffic will be able to access DP Road and businesses up to the Meri-Mac Shopping Center entrance. NM502 / Trinity will be closed immediately east of the Meri-Mac Shopping Center entrance at 7th Street.
  • All westbound NM502 / Trinity thru traffic will be detoured to Central, then 15th Street and then back to Trinity.

The detour will route traffic through signalized intersections Read More

Drivers Walk Away From 3-Car Crash On Diamond Drive

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Los Alamos firefighters and police officers arrive at the scene of a three vehicle accident around 3 p.m. Friday on Diamond Drive. The three drivers Read More

LANL Guards Vote ‘No Confidence’ In Security Firm’s Ability To Manage Contract With Lab

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IGUA News:

International Guards Union of America Local 69, which represents the more than 200 highly trained Northern New Mexico workers who make up the protective force at Los Alamos National Laboratory, announced today that its members had unanimously voted “no confidence” in SOC-LA’s ability to manage its security contract with the lab after the union had to walk away from labor negotiations Wednesday saying SOC-LA is acting in bad faith.

“This is not the direction we want to be heading,” said Chris Mandril, IGUA Local 69 Business Agent. “We want to work collaboratively with SOC-LA to come Read More

County Council Proclaims May 11-15, 2015 ‘Police Week’

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Councilor Susan O’Leary presents a proclamation to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone declaring the Week of May 11-15, 2015 as ‘Police Week’ and Friday, May 15, 2015 as ‘Peace Officers’ Memorial Day’ in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone invites Council and the community to join him and his officers at a brief memorial service at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 in the north parking lot of the police station. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Los Alamos County Council today Read More