County: 2019 Zero Waste Champions Of The Year
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County Council Weighs In On Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Recommendations
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Char Wendee Brunish presents the committee’s report to Los Alamos County Council June 25. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Los Alamos Daily Post
A great animal shelter is dedicated to the welfare of its pets, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Chair Wendee Burnish told Los Alamos County Council during its regular meeting June 25. She also said a great shelter is dedicated to public service, has a clear vision of state-of-the-art care, has ongoing strategic planning and clear goals with objective Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At LAPSA Training Session
On the job in Los Alamos is Centerra Los Alamos General Manager Lennie Upshaw greeting Alice Bodelson PhD who spoke June 20 to First Responders gathered at the Los Alamos Public Safety Association meeting in the Fire Administration Training Room on identifying and working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Photo by Jennifer Bartram/ladailypost.com
On the job in Los Alamos is Alice Bodelson PhD speeking June 20 to First Responders gathered at the Los Alamos Public Safety Association meeting in the Fire Administration Training Room on identifying and working with people with Autism Read More
2019 Fair & Rodeo Parade Registration Opens
Scene from the 2018 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
The 2019 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade will march up Central Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
This is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote their services and products by participating in the parade. Registration to participate in the parade is free and now open via the Los Alamos MainStreet website at LosAlamosMainStreet.com or directly via Eventbrite. Participants must register Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 1
COUNTY News:
Public Works/Traffic Division projects:
Central Avenue Closure for Independence Day events:
Pedestrians and motorists are to be advised that Central Avenue from Oppenheimer to 15th will be closed the morning of July 4 for the Y adult 5K run and then the children’s firecracker parade. Farmer’s Market will be OPEN at the library overflow lot July 4; market-goers are asked to use Rose or Canyon and access Farmer’s Market from the north side. Parking will be available for the market at the Betty Ehart Senior Center or the Fuller Lodge lot; both of these facilities are closed on the holiday. Read More
Council Hears Presentation On Trinity Drive Projects
The future location of The Hill Apartments. To accomodate the new development, County staff are considering a road diet project from east of Diamond Drive near Los Alamos Medical Center entrance to west of Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comOne of the main thoroughfares in Los Alamos could see a few transformations. Los Alamos County Council was updated on projects planned for Trinity Drive and N.M. 502 during its meeting Tuesday night.
Work to construct a roundabout as well as Read More
Abandoned Campfires Frustrate Crews
SFNF crews discovered more than 45 still-burning campfires abandoned last weekend. Courtesy photoLast weekend, fire prevention staff on the Santa Fe National Forest discovered more than 45 still-burning abandoned campfires … not including one last week on the Jemez Ranger District that grew into a 2-acre wildfire before three engine crews finally doused it.
Frustrated crews on patrol Saturday and Sunday came across 35 abandoned campfires on the Jemez District and another 10 on the Pecos/Las Vegas side of the Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Deputy Chief Assessor Joaquin Valdez Retirement Party
From left, former Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson, Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez and Assessor Ken Milder gather together during Valdez’s retirement party Thursday afternoon in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Valdez worked for Los Alamos County since 2000. He started as a senior appraiser and was promoted to Chief Deputy Assessor in 2008. Regarding his time working in the County, Valdez said, ‘It’s been a great experience. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.’ As far as his future plans, Valdez said he will relax a bit as well as focus Read More
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief; Fire Marshal Complete National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department congratulates Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald and Division Chief-Fire Marshal Wendy Servey on their graduation from National Fire Academy (NFA) and completion of the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO).
Division Chief-Fire Marshal Wendy Servey
NFA’s Executive Fire Officer Program is a 4-year program that provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire and emergency services administration. The courses and accompanying research examine how to exercise leadership when dealing Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 23, 2019
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.
NADINE SANCHEZ
June 23 at 5:32 p.m. / Police arrested Nadine Sanchez, 36, of Espanola on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant. Read More
LAPD Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying Man
Recognize this man? Contact Det. Ryan Wolking at ryan.wolking@lacnm.us, 505.662.8222 or Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the male subject pictured here.
He may possess information relating to an incident that recently occurred in Los Alamos County that is under investigation.
Anyone with information about this man is asked to contact Los Alamos Police Det. Ryan Wolking at ryan.wolking@lacnm.us, 505.662.8222 or Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282 and callers may remain anonymous. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Medical Advisory Committee
On the job in Los Alamos during a recent meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee seated from left, Senior Office Specialist Ana Martinez, Los Alamos Retirement Community Executive Director Linda Bullock, Emergency Room Director Debbie Maes and Los Alamos Fire and Dispatch Medical Director Dr. Justin Hazen. Standing from left, LAFD EMS Training Coordinator Donna McHenry and Los Alamos County Assistant Emergency Manager Cody Ulrich. The Medical Advisory Committee meets at at 9:30 a.m., the second Wednesday of each month in the 3rd floor conference/training room of the LosKaty P & The Business Headline Secret City Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Pavilion June 28
Katy P and The Business plays Friday night at Ashley Pond Pavilion. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Fronted by Katy Palmier and backed by a tight trio of musicians, Katy P and The Business has been one of Taos’ real crowd-pleasers since it was formed years ago.
As the lead singer, Katy Palmier is known for her big-hearted (one might even say Olympian) vocal gymnastics. Singing soul, funk and rock and roll, Palmier knows how to pull every ounce of oomph from a song and deliver it up steaming to her audience. With her natural talent and contagious enthusiasm, she could get away with less, but Read More
LAPS: Get Out & Active With Summer Challenge Card
By KURT STEINHAUS
Superintendent of School
The Los Alamos Public Schools have been working with Los Alamos County and our community partners to promote getting out and getting active this summer.
As part of the campaign – an engaged and connected community is a thriving community – we have developed a Summer Challenge Card, which lists a number of places and events within Los Alamos County. We are inviting families to visit and engage with these community locations.
Here’s how it works: visit six or more locations listed on the card. Show your card to a volunteer or staff member at Read More
County Personnel Board Meets 11:30 A.M. Today
Canceled: County Board Of Adjustment Meeting July 1
COUNTY News:Gallery Talk At Mesa Public Library Thursday
LIBRARY News:
Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Art Gallery will host a gallery talk 6-8 p.m., Thursday, featuring several of the photographers showing work in the “So Far From Heaven” exhibit, which hangs in the Gallery until Saturday.
David Halpern, Wendy Young, Kirk Gittings and Jan Pietrzak will talk about their work and answer questions about both their processes and their inspirations.
Halpern has created a series of photographs showing Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison, following years of on-site photography. He has been an artist-in residence at the Black Canyon and several Read More
Environmental Management Cleanup Forum June 26
RCLC Meets At Española City Hall Thursday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities meets at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 in City Council Chambers at the Española City Hall, 405 N. Paseo De Onate.
The meeting is open to the public.
A. Call to Order – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:30 p.m.
B. Confirmation of Quorum – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:32 p.m.
C. Approval of Agenda – Chair Henry Roybal at 1:35 p.m.
E. Public Comment (20 min) 1:50–2:10 p.m.
County: Public Presentation On Trinity Drive/N.M. 502 Improvements Related To Hill Apartments Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend a presentation at 6 p.m., Tuesday on the Trinity Drive/N.M. 502 improvements associated with a New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) state grant for pedestrian and ADA improvements, NMDOT pavement preservation project and “The Hill” Apartments Housing Development.
This presentation will take place during the County Council meeting Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The Council approved a resolution June 11 supporting an application for state funding assistance of these various projects through Read More
