Los Alamos County Council Unanimously Approves Resolution Adopting 2016 Comprehensive Plan
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski, at right, asks clarifying questions of P&Z Chair Phil Gursky prior to moving to approve the 2016 Comprehensive Plan this evening, which Council approved 7-0. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
P&Z Chair Phil Gursky answers questions from councilors about the Comprehensive Plan at this evening’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Three citizens spoke during public comment this evening about the open space area south of the Los Alamos County Airport being designated mix use in the Comp Plan Read More
Letter To The Editor: Addressing Misunderstandings Related To Open Space, Mixed Use and Industrial Use
By JAMES CHROBOCINSKILos Alamos County Councilor
I would like to address some misunderstandings regarding a couple of lots addressed in the new Comprehensive Plan that have been a topic of conversation lately.
The lots in question are two of three lots directly across from the Los Alamos County Airport. All three lots are currently zoned as “INDUSTRIAL USE”. The County Council chose to designate the two lots along the road as “Mixed Use” with the third lot along the canyon that includes the Canyon Rim Trail being designated as “Open Space”.
Apparently, in
North Mesa Luminaria Walk & North Pole Workshop
Scen from Sunday’s Luminaria Walk and North Pole Workshop hosted by the Los Alamos Posse Lodge and the North Mesa Stables. The event was part of MainStreet’s Winterfest weekend of events. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Annette Preston and her son, Kaius, enjoy the festivities Sunday at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge before embarking on a hay ride through the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Preston family get ready to take a holiday tour Sunday night through the North Mesa Stables. From left, Kash, Daniel, Annette, Kaius, Annaka, Read More
Shelter Offers Holiday Pet Adoption Special
County Issues Winter Driving Safety Tips
Los Alamos County issues winter driving safety tips. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield Read More
Letter To The Editor: Call For Council To Withdraw Open Space To Mixed Use Amendment Before Adopting Comprehensive Plan
By BARBARA CALEF And LYNN JONESTo the Los Alamos County Council:
We object to the Council’s amendment of the Comprehensive Plan changing the parcels south of the airport and #502 from open space to multi-use after numerous meetings during which the public saw them marked as open space.
The fact that the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission could see no better designation than open space for the parcels south of the airport and #502 should give pause to the Council. Those pieces of land are narrow and are certainly beyond the current boundary of development on that side of the highway. Read More
More Scenes From County’s Holiday Tree Lighting
Los Alamos County Vice Chair Susan O’Leary is joined by a cheerful elf, (Countiy PIO Julie Habiger) at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Photo by Nicholas Seet
A crowd awaits the opening of the Los Alamos Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos Saturday for the annual Holiday Tree lighting. Photo by Nicholas Seet
A small boy presses the button for County Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, center, after the crowd counts down from 10. Photo by Nicholas Seet
Coro De Camara performs Christmas favorites and promotes their Gloria performance at Read More
More Scenes From 2016 Holiday Lights Parade
Displaying the ‘Peace on Earth’ theme, RE/MAX participates in the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue as part of the WinterFest weekend of activities. Photo by Nicholas Seet
‘Peace on Earth’ is this year’s theme for the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Nicholas Seet
Atomic City Transit is decked out in the ‘Peace on Earth’ theme for the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Nicholas Seet
‘Peace on Earth’ is this year’s theme for the Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Nicholas Seet
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Los Alamos Committee On Arms Control And International Security Meets Wednesday
Labor Management Relations Board Meeting Is Rescheduled To Dec. 9
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County Holiday Tree Set Alight Saturday
Coro de Cámara, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore performs holiday music at the Los Alamos County’s Annual Tree Lighting in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Coro de Cámara’s musical treats continue with ‘Gloria!’, a program of festive holiday music at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec.4 at the United Church in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A young volunteer set the County’s Holiday Tree alight Saturday evening just ahead of the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comScenes From Saturday’s Annual Holiday Lights Parade
The annual Holiday Lights Parade attracts a crowd downtown for festive fun Saturday night including Santa Claus as part of WinterFest Weekend in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters join in the fun. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Bank participates in the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Frosty brings up the rear. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Everyone in this family shows holiday spirit. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LAMS Builders Club. Photo Read More
Top Three Float Winners In Holiday Lights Parade
First prize float New Beginnings Fellowship. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Children aboard the New Beginnings float. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Second prize float Famine to Feast. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Third prize float the Los Alamos Beer Coop. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com2016 Holiday Light Parade Winners Announced
The New Beginnings Fellowship ‘Peace on Earth’ WinterFest Float won first place in tonight’s annual Light Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Second place went to Famine to Feast and third place went to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
The second place award went to the nonprofit Famine to Feast in tonight’s annual Light Parade on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Coombs Read More
Letter To The Editor: Concerned About ‘Open Space’ Changed To ‘Mixed-Use’ Without Public Notice
By SUE BARNS
Los Alamos
During the past year, many community members participated in drafting a new Comprehensive Plan for Los Alamos County. Within the Plan is a Future Land Use map, which is designed to be a “guide to land development and preservation decisions.”
At the Nov. 14 County Council meeting, and in several previous public planning sessions, a map was presented, which showed the entire area surrounding the paved Canyon Rim Trail, south of the airport and N.M. 502, designated as “Open Space”. However, during the meeting, a change was made by the Council to designate part Read More
Quorum Notice: Holiday Tree Lighting Tonight
LAC News:
WinterFest In Los Alamos Schedule Of Events
The annual WinterFest Weekend is Dec. 2-4 in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LACWinterFest Weekend is a family-oriented holiday event that celebrates winter in Los Alamos Dec. 2-4.
A number of businesses and organizations host events including ballet, the Children’s Bazaar and Breakfast with Santa. The Fuller Lodge Open House and the Earth Treasure Show always draw crowds. Don’t miss Affordable Arts at the Fuller Lodge Art Center for great holiday gifts!
The highlights of the weekend are the Holiday Lights Parade and the Tree Lighting at Ashley Pond Park. New this year will be the
Public Invited To Swearing In Ceremony Dec. 13
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the official “swearing in” ceremony for newly elected officials on at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers, inside the Municipal Building.
County Councilors Pete Sheehey, Christine Chandler and Antonio Maggiore will be sworn in, along with County Clerk Naomi Maestas and Probate Judge Anne Nobile.
The ceremony is being hosted by County Clerk Sharon Stover and her staff in the Clerk’s office.
A reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony. Read More
Public Meeting Notice: Replacement Wastewater Treatment Plant In White Rock
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
White Rock, New Mexico
Los Alamos County White Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility Project
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Time: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Place: White Rock Branch Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd., White Rock, NM 87544
Agenda: 4:00 – 4:30pm – Open House
4:30 – 5:30pm – Presentation
5:30 – 6:30pm – Question and answer session
Purpose: Los Alamos County is in the process of rehabilitating and replacing the existing White Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility. The project is proposed to begin design in early 2017. Several alternative methods are under consideration Read More
