County Government

Advanced Metering Coming To Los Alamos

COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will seek approval in August from the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to award a contract for the purchase and installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for all of Los Alamos County.
 
AMI is a method of using communication technology to read meters remotely without having to physically access the meters on customers’ properties. DPU will take the contract to the BPU at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 15 in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave. The contract will subsequently go to the Los Alamos County Council for approval.
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Community Celebration Of Pierotti’s Clowns Exhibit

The original Pierotti’s Clowns. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
The Los Alamos History Museum will host a community celebration of Pierotti’s Clowns 4-6 p.m., Tuesday in the Municipal Building lobby. This celebration coincides with the display of the Museum’s latest Municipal Building exhibit, “Pierotti’s Clowns: Creating Community.” The celebration will offer refreshments and memories of the Clowns.
 
At 4:45 p.m., researchers and family members will share stories of the team, its history, and its influence on the community. There also will be a 30-minute
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Judge Grants Los Alamos County Motions To Dismiss Lawsuit Brought By Local Sheriff Candidate Greg White

Greg White, candidate for Los Alamos County Sheriff, appears pro se Friday in First Judicial Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

First Judicial District Judge Greg Shafer announces his ruling Thursday afternoon in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

First Judicial District Judge Greg Shafer Thursday afternoon dismissed all but one element of a case filed against Los Alamos County officials by local sheriff candidate Greg White. The case is mostly related to the County’s Read More

Notice Of Possible Quorum: ESB At Ashley Pond

COUNTY News:

Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board may attend the Summer Concert/County Fair 6-8 p.m., today at Ashley Pond Park.

A quorum may be present but no action will be taken. Read More

Utility Tree Trimming In White Rock Week Of Aug. 13

DPU News:

Allied Tree Services, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will be conducting tree trimming commencing the week of Aug. 13. Allied Tree Services will be trimming trees from around power lines in the area of Rover Boulevard and adjacent streets in White Rock.

Crews will remain in the area for approximately three weeks.

According to DPU officials, the tree trimming effort is to reduce power outages by removing branches and trees that are either too close to power lines or pose a risk of falling on power lines. Trimming trees coupled with an aggressive operation Read More

Bike Flow Trail Pedals Forward

Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

After a start and then a stop, the Los Alamos County’s bike flow trail project is back in motion.

Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson said Tuesday a new request for proposals (RFP) was awarded to Mountain Capital, LLC. The company is tasked with evaluating the original proposed site for the flow trail, Bayo Canyon, as well as evaluating alternative sites that meet the criteria for a bike flow trail.

The bike flow trail will cover seven miles. Read More

Former Councilor Mike Wismer Ponders Past

Former Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer visited the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to talk about his eight years on council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladaily.com

Former Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer spent a couple of hours recently at the Los Alamos Daily Post reminiscing about his eight years on council.

“It’s sort of a magical thing to come back two years later and see some of the things we talked about and envisioned have now come to fruition,” Wismer said. “One of the things that has really blossomed during Read More

Council Proclaims Aug. 9 Los Alamos Co-Working Day

Councilor Pete Sheehey and projectY Marketing Manager Burgundy Brock hold up a proclamation that recognizes Thursday, Aug. 9, as Los Alamos Co-Working Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during its regular meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers, which recognizes today as Los Alamos Co-Working Day.
 
The proclamation reads:
 
Proclamation declaring Thursday, August 9, 2018 as “Los Alamos Coworking Day” in Los Alamos County (accepted by Burgundy Brock, projectY Community
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 1 To Aug. 6, 2018

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.

ANGELICA E. PACHECO

Aug. 1 at 9:59-8 a.m. / Police arrested Angelica E. Pacheco, 18, of Santa Cruz at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

 

 

KELTON DOWNEN

Aug. 2 at 8:16 a.m. / Police arrested Kelton Downen, 24, of White Rock at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

 

 

YAZZIE WHITESUN

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Regional Coalition Chair Henry Roybal: Inappropriate Reimbursements Should Be Refunded

Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Chair and Santa Fe County Commissioner Henry Roybal at a recent RCLC meeting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Regional Coalition of LANL Chair and Santa Fe County Commissioner Henry Roybal said Wednesday that any inappropriate reimbursements made with RCLC funds should be refunded to the RCLC by those who received them.

Roybal’s comment was made in an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post in the wake of the release Tuesday of a special audit of the RCLC by the Office Read More

Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Openings

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to submit applications for the Animal Shelter Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.

Applications can be submitted to lapd@lacnm.us or drop off at the Police Department located on 2500 Central Ave. The deadline for letters of interst is 5 p.m. Aug. 29. The committee will serves as an advisory body to the County Council for the purpose of working with assigned County staff and advising the County Council on the organizational structure of the Animal Shelter, the appropriateness of the shelter policies and procedures, and other issues that the Committee and County staff Read More

Parks & Recreation Board Has One Vacancy

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Parks & Recreation Board is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Board. Volunteer citizen boards provide a way to participate in local government.
 
Boards & Commissions are a way to practice the spirit of giving and service to one’s fellow citizens. Help influence important decisions about policies, community resources, and services.
 
The Parks & Recreation Board meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
 
For more information and application, visit Boards & Commissions page of Los Alamos County
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Sheriff Lucero Readies Horse For Fair & Rodeo Parade

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is spotted Tuesday riding his horse across the street from the Los Alamos Daily Post. Lucero explained that he is preparing his horse Indio, a 9-year-old Tennessee Walker, for Saturday’s Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Lucero To Appeal Judge’s Ruling On Sheriff’s Duties

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero

DISTRICT Court News:

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero is appealing the July 11 decision by First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew in Lucero’s suit against Los Alamos County on the duties of the Office of Sheriff.

Lucero’s attorney Blair Dunn filed a notice of intent to appeal Aug. 1 in District Court.

Judge Mathew’s ruling granted the County a permanent injunction restraining Lucero from performing law enforcement duties, but it allows him to retain his “statutory and customary duties”. The judgment estops the County from eliminating Read More

Local School Zone Flashing Light Testing Aug. 14-15

Courtesy image

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department will be testing the school zone flashing lights in Los Alamos and White Rock Aug. 14-15 in preparation for the upcoming school year.

If you notice the flashing lights working during odd hours during this testing period, please do not call it in.

Please be cautious of the crews performing the tests.

School starts Thursday, Aug. 16. Please be mindful of the school zones. Slow down and proceed with caution. Let’s have a safe school year. Read More

LAPD Releases Crime Statistics Second Quarter 2018

Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Today, Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the second quarter of 2018 which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property Read More

Scenes From Suspected DUI Arrest On Central Avenue

Police administer a field sobriety test early this evening to the driver of a car pulled over at 1247 Central Ave., on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both. The driver told police he is from Albuquerque. He had two passengers in the car with him, one reportedly from Albuquerque and the other reportedly from the Jemez Pueblo. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The driver failed the field sobriety test this evening at 1247 Central Ave., and is arrested and charged with suspected DUI. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From House Dist. 43 Candidate Christine Chandler At Sandoval County Fair Parade Saturday

From left, Democratic candidate for Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Democratic nominee for House Dist. 43 Christine Chandler and Kyle Wheeler of Los Alamos participate Saturday morning in the Sandoval County Fair and parade in Cuba. Photo by George Chandler

House Dist. 43 Christine Chandler of Los Alamos participating in the Sandoval County Fair and parade Saturday morning in Cuba. Photo by George Chandler

Democratic nominee for Land Commissioner Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard of White Rock participating in the Sandoval County Fair and parade Saturday morning in Cuba. Photo by George Chandler Read More

County Council Holds Closed Session Tuesday

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m., Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
 
Agenda:
 
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. BUSINESS
A. 10997-18 Discussion Regarding Threatened or Pending Litigation – Closed Pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H)(7). Presenters: County Council – Closed Session
3. ADJOURNMENT
 
Note: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate
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