Ponderosa Estates Manhole Project Runs July 1-31
Why are manhole covers round? A manhole cover is round because it won’t fall through the opening on which it sits, it can simply be rolled to reach a destination much faster, while applying relatively little effort. Courtesywww.scienceabc.comCOUNTY News:
LAPD Aces First Annual Accreditation Review
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone announced today that the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) has successfully completed the first annual review of the advanced law enforcement accreditation program.
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) completed the week long review at the end of May.
LAPD began working toward its accreditation in 2015 and was accredited in 2018. The Los Alamos Police Department is one of three law enforcement agencies nationally accredited within New Mexico. The other two agencies are the Farmington Police Department Read More
LAPD Seeks Help Identifying Female Shoplifter
Anyone who recognizes this woman is urged to call Los Alamos Police Det. Matthew C. Lyon at 505.663.1795 or crime stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is seeking information leading to the identification of a female shoplifter who recently stole several items from a local store in White Rock.
Anyone who recognizes this woman, or her tattoos is urged to contact Los Alamos Police Det. Matthew C. Lyon at 505.663.1795 or crime stoppers at 505.662.8282.
Callers can remain anonymous.
Anyone who recognizes the woman sporting this tattoo is urged to Read More
Manzanares & The Max Pack Band Perform At Los Alamos Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Friday
Led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and accompanied by some of the best musicians in the industry, Manzanares has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the music scene gaining both national and international attention. Manzanares performs Friday at the Ashley Pond Park Pavilion. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Manzanares has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the musical scene. They will be performing live for the fifth concert in the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Friday, June 21 at Ashley Pond Park.
The Concert is sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Read More
LAFD Tests Fire Hydrants In Tsikumu Village
Los Alamos Firefighters are out today testing fire hydrants in Tsikumu Village. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
News Alert: Water Main Break On San Ildefonso Road
News Alert:
A water main break has occurred on San Ildefonso Road on North Mesa and customers east of Camino Uva may experience little to no water pressure.
Department of Public Utilities crews estimate water will be restored by midnight.
- Water may at first appear murky due to entrained air. This problem will resolve itself in a day or so;
- For a day or two there may be a small amount of sediment or rust in the water that has been stirred up from the bottom of the water main. While aesthetically unpleasant,
Environmental Sustainability Board Subcommittee Open House: Save-As-You-Throw 5:30 P.M. Thursday
Every year the cost to collect and transport trash in Los Alamos County to the landfill rises, and the annual price tag is already pretty hefty. As the cost rises so does the amount of waste filling up the landfill.
The Environmental Sustainability Board’s (ESB) Save-As-You-Throw (SAYT) Research Subcommittee is considering new options that could not only reduce the amount of waste trucked to the landfill but also allow for more equity and control over residents’ trash collection fees.
The SAYT proposal will be Read More
County BPU Holds Closed Session June 19
Scenes From Secret City Summer Concert Featuring Shamarr Allen And The Underdawgs Friday Evening
Musician Shamarr Allen greets the Secret City Summer Concert crowd gathered Friday evening at the Ashley Pond Park Pavilion. Allen is the definition of New Orleans, according to a press release, and has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. In addition to performing with his band, The Underdawgs, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harry Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz. Allen and The Underdawgs are sought-after artists for festivals and venues around the world. With a scintillating Read More
Hill Stompers Light Up Ashley Pond Park Friday Evening
Hill Stompers in the house! The band makes its way to the stage Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park Pavilion. The band was one of the opening acts for the Secret City Summer Concert sponsored by Los Alamos Pride. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
On the downlow. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Cuddling up. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Clap your hands! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A gaggle of girls plus one guy dance to the Hill Stompers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
In a ring. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comQuorum Notice: DPU Board At Employee Picnic Tuesday
County: Save-As-You-Throw Open House June 20
Philo Shelton III Selected To Lead Los Alamos County Department Of Public Utilities Pending Council Approval
Philo S. Shelton III
Staff Report
Philo S. Shelton III has been selected to lead the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU). His name now goes before the Los Alamos County Council for final approval.
Operating under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public Utilities, the DPU is a customer service oriented municipal utility that provides electric, gas, water and sewer services for County residents and businesses and provides wholesale electric and water services to Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Shelton went to work for the County in June 2012 and is director Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 17
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Road Striping – Los Alamos & White Rock:
Traffic and Streets Division crews continue striping local roadways to replace faded markings for traffic safety. Crews are working east on Trinity and east on Canyon/Central to East Road at the edge of Los Alamos. Once they have completed striping in Los Alamos, they will move to White Rock. Work will continue until main roadways are finished; all work is expected to wrap up mid-July. Work is weather dependent. No traffic delays anticipated Read More
Scenes From DNCU 65th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Del Norte Credit Union Thursday evening at 1000 Trinity Dr., from left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott, DNCU President/CEO Chuck Valenti and Councilor David Izraelevitz, holding three of the Financial Institution of the year awards DNCU has received including in 2019. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DNCU Vice President Anne Kain of Business Services and Development with the history of Del Norte Credit Union logos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 65th anniversary celebration of DNCU Thursday evening at the Read More
Cmdr. Oliver Morris Chosen For FBI National Academy
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris is interviewed at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday about being chosen to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris has been chosen to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
With the critical issues facing the policing profession today, the FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders. The program serves to improve the administration Read More
Los Alamos County Council Green Lights Pebble Labs Plan To Advance Business
Council Chambers is filled with Pebble Labs employees Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
Tuesday night, employees from Pebble Labs filled Los Alamos County Council Chambers to state their case on why council should support the budding biotech research company.
Pebble Labs employees’ efforts were successful. Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved an ordinance adopting an economic development project for public support of Pebble Labs. Additionally, council approved 7-0 to Read More
Melissa Mackey Is New Library Youth Services Director
Los Alamos County Library Youth Services Director Melissa Mackey stands by one of the displays in Mesa Public Library. Mackey officially stepped in the Youth Services Director position June 2. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Melissa Mackey started out as a part-time employee at the Los Alamos County Library; 16 years later she rose through the ranks to become the Youth Services Director.
Mackey officially began her new position June 2 although she had served as the acting director since January. Previously, Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 7 To June 11, 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.
Aug. 28 at 7:16 a.m. / A 24-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her home on 39th Street.The estimated loss is unknown.
BRENDEN BROWN
June 7 at 4:13 a.m. / Police arrested Brenden Brown, 29, of White Rock in Santa Fe on an outstanding arrest order.
ANTOINE DUANE GIDDINGS
June 7 at 10:13 p.m. / Police arrested Antoine Duane Giddings, 30, of Los Alamos Read More
Update: LAPD Main Dispatch Phone Working Again
Update: The main dispatch phone number 505.662.8222 has remained stable and is back in use.
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone reports that the main dispatch phone number 505.662.8222 is not working at the moment.
Citizens can use 505.662.8220 for non-emergency calls, he said.
The 911 lines have not been affected.
The Los Alamos Daily Post will report just as soon as notified that the main line is back up and working.
