Quorum 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.
Nakhleh: Exceptional Job By Parks & Recreation Dept.
From left, Aidan, his friend Wyatt and his friend Jon at Senior Appreciation Night 2019. Courtesy photoCanceled: Board Of Adjustment Meeting June 24
COUNTY News:This Week At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Courtesy photoDPU; Customer Care Center Closes At Lunch June 18
COUNTY News:Los Alamos Creative District: Downtown Crawl Friday
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Los Alamos Creative District is once again teaming up with local organizations to host a Downtown Creative Crawl Friday, June 14.
Schedule for Downtown Creative Crawl:
3-4 p.m. Los Alamos Nature Center/PEEC
Come pet a snake or ask questions about the animal exhibits with a member of the critter team. Critters are fed and available to be held.
4-7 p.m. Pride Festival
Pride Festival, presented by Friends of Los Alamos Pride, is a family-friendly festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The theme of this year’s festival is “Be Your Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 30 To June 3, 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.
ELIAS JON LOVATO
May 30 at 9:23 a.m. / Police arrested Elias Jon Lovato, 48, of Española at 2500 Trinity Dr. on an outstanding District Court warrant.
ISAIAH LEE EDWARD AYLMER
June 2 at 8:03 p.m. / Police arrested Isaiah Lee Edward Aylmer, 19, of White Rock near 46th Street and Sandia on three outstanding Magistrate Court warrants.
SAMANTHA MARIE RUST
June Read More
‘World’s Greatest Trumpeter’ Shamarr Allen Performs Los Alamos Summer Concert At Pond Pavilion Friday
Shamarr Allen
Summer Concert News:
The greatest Summer Concert Series in the state rolls on as Sancre Productions welcomes Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs Friday night to the Ashley Pond Park Pavilion.
Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans. Hailing from the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. In addition to performing with his band, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harry Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few.
Shamarr Read More
Project Heart Start: Crash Course In Saving A Life … Three Sessions At Fuller Lodge Saturday June 15
Scene of a Project Heart Start training session. Courtesy/New Mexico Heart Institute Foundation
LAFD News:
For the 6th year in a row, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is offering a free Project Heart Start course.
The community is invited to attend one of three sessions starting at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Fuller Lodge and learn to save a life in 30 minutes.
Because 70-80 percent of cardiac arrests occur in the home, it is important to learn CPR. Children as young as elementary school age have provided CPR that saved a family member.
LAPD also teaches a hands only CPR class Read More
County Planning Zoning Commission Meets June 12
Trinity Drive Roundabout Detours Begin Wednesday!
COUNTY News:
Beginning Wednesday, June 12, N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) east-bound traffic will be detoured to 4th Street and Central Avenue.
After a full stop, motorists will be able to turn right (east) and travel through the construction zone to continue east-bound out of Los Alamos on N.M. 502.
Please slow down, use caution and expect delays in this area, especially during peak evening commute times.
West-bound N.M. 502 traffic entering Los Alamos and approaching the roundabout construction zone will be detoured onto Central Avenue and continue west to Knecht Street (or alternatively, Read More
