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Fuller Lodge Construction Office Installed

A portable construction office has been installed in front of Fuller Lodge Art Center in preparation for the scheduled Fuller Lodge upgrades project. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost com

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Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 25–May 1, 2013

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.

April 25 at 7:44 a.m. / A 47-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of larceny in the 900 block of Canyon Road. The estimated loss is under $500. The matter is under investigation.

April 25 at 1:48 p.m. / A 22-year-old Tempe man reported that he was the victim of criminal sexual penetration in the 900 block of Capulin Road. The matter is under investigation.

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Arson Awareness Week: Residential Arson

LAFD News:

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has designated Reducing Residential Arson as the theme for the 2013 Arson Awareness Week, running May 5-11.

USFA is working with federal and private sector partners to arm residents and property managers with tools to reduce the likelihood and effects of arson (PDF, 3 Mb.)

“According to the USFA’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) during 2008-2010, an estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires in residential buildings occurred annually in the United States. These fires resulted in an estimated 280 deaths, 775 injuries, Read More

Letter to the Editor: Clean Up Los Alamos Day Great Success

By TOM NAGAWIECKI
Los Alamos County

The 10th Annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day held Saturday April 27 drew more than 500 participants who helped beautify the community and prepare for wildfire season. 

Los Alamos County Environmental Services would first like to thank the other event sponsors that make this wonderful community event possible: Los Alamos National Bank, Los Alamos County Community Wildfire Protection, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Santa Fe.

This year we had around 500 participants. All the sponsors would like to thank the following groups for their participation: Read More

CONE ZONE: Week of May 6

Public Works Projects
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.

Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2
Canyon Road is closed with a “rolling” closure between Rim Road and 15th Street; the closure shifts closer to 15th Street as work on the sewer line progresses. Residential access in the immediate closure area will be provided; all others should seek alternate routes.

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Police Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night

Los Alamos Police set up a sobriety checkpoint in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road Friday night. These checkpoints will continue throughout Los Alamos County as part of the LAPD’s campaign to keep drunk drivers off the streets. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police talk with drivers during Friday night’s sobriety checkpoint on Canyon Road. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Friday night’s sobriety checkpoint on Canyon Road. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

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Public Meeting to Focus on Community Trail Plan

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has enlisted the assistance of Trail Solutions, a program of the International Mountain Bike Association, to assess the County Trail Network and develop a revision of the community trail network plan.

The plan will be the focus of a public meeting held from 5:30-7 p.m., May 8 at Fuller Lodge. The open house format will provide an opportunity to view and comment on specific projects called out by the plan, and to provide comments on the general concepts presented in the plan.

“We developed the first trail network plan back in 2005. The usage patterns, Read More

Pet of the Week: Ruby the Brindle Pit Bull

SHELTER News:

Ruby is a 2-year-old female golden brindle pit bull. She is energetic but gentle and loves food but does not guard it.

She enjoys training and is good with adults, gentle children and most other dogs. Ruby loves visiting the dog park and especially enjoyed participating in the recent  the Dog Jog.

Ruby and other adoptable pets are available at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.

Visit the Friends of the Shelter website at www.lafos.org for information about volunteering, adopting and donating.

Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and Read More

First Outdoor Farmers Market of Season Opened Thursday

Shoppers peruse Thursday’s first outdoor Farmers Market of the spring season. The market is held each Thursday morning throughout the season in the skate park parking lot at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers, third from right, and Councilor Pete Sheehey, second from right, talk to shoppers at Thurday’s Farmers Market. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
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Kendall: Down the Rabbit Hole at County Council

The Cheshire cat in Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ drawn by John Tenniel (1820-1914) in the 1866 edition. Courtesy
Column by GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post

An unusual proceeding took place at Tuesday night’s County Council meeting in which GEW Mechanical, Inc. of Albuquerque was protesting the granting of a contract to Landis & Gyr Company for “Automated Metering Infrastructure” as part of the Department of Public Utilities NEDO Smart Meter Project. Council was conducting a “quasi-judicial” hearing that is much like Read More

County DWI Planning Council Meets May 16

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council will hold a meeting at 8:30 a.m., May 16 in the Los Alamos Police Department Training Room, 2500 Trinity Dr., Ste. A.

The meeting is open to the public and will include topics such as the FY14 grant application status, implementing a new resolution from the County Council and DWI Planning Council By-Law revisions, new member appointments and prevention funding for the Los Alamos Teen Center. Read More

Council Passes Open Meetings Resolution for 2013

COUNTY News:

At Tuesday night’s County Council meeting, the Council took action to pass a new Open Meetings Resolution, based on changes that came from actions made at the State level.

The updated resolution now includes a provision that requires a minimum of 72 hours notice for regular meetings, not only for Council, but for all Boards and Commissions as well.

This Resolution also complies with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; specifically, it requires that information helpful to individuals with disabilities be included in the notice of public meetings.

Finally, Read More

Atomic City Transit Route and Schedule Changes

ACT News:

Atomic City Transit will implement a number of route and schedule changes beginning May 24 to better serve riders.

A draft of the revised route map and schedules can be viewed at www.AtomicCityTransit.com.

These upcoming changes also will be discussed at the Transportation Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in the Public Works Conference Room, 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite A2.

Basic hours of operation will remain Monday through Friday from approximately 5:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The following summary, as well as a revised route map, is provided. For questions or trip planing assistance, Read More

Smart Meter Protest Hearing Continued to May 13

Assistant County Attorney Dan Gonzales, left, stands ready to object as GEW Mechanical attorney Wayne Bingham lays out his opening arguments during a protest hearing at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. GEW Mechanical is appealing the fact that Council awarded a contract for the provision of smart meters, including installation and staff training to Landis + Gyr. The hearing ran until about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, was recessed and will continue at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13 in Council Chambers. Print Screen photo

Council Chair Geoff Rodgers clarifies a point during Tuesday’s protest Read More

County and Contractor Attorneys Duel Over Smart Meter RFP Handling

Witnesses are sworn in at this evening’s County Council meeting who will speak to a dispute regarding the smart meter project contract. Print Screen photo

Los Alamos County Assistant Attorney Dan Gonzales, left, protests Attorney Wayne Bingham, representing GEW Mechanical Inc, saying he was attempting to intimidate the Council by threatening to take the dispute to District Court. Print Screen photo

Staff Report

A dispute has erupted over the selection by Los Alamos County of one contractor over another. The County issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) Dec. 2, 2012 for the provision Read More

Council Approves Four Friday Council Meetings

County Councilor Kristin Henderson brought the experiment of holding four Council meetings this year between noon and 1:30 p.m. on Fridays to a vote of the Council in an effort to make it easier for families to attend the meetings. The motion passed 6-0 and also included updating the County’s Open Meetings Policy to comply with State changes. Councilor Steve Girrens was absent. Print Screen photo Read More

Council Approves Policy Changes to Indigent Healthcare Program

Los Alamos County Deputy Administrator/Cheif Financial officer Steven Lynne briefs Council  on the financial struggles of the County’s Indigent Hospital and Health Care program. Print Screen photo

Los Alamos County Accounting Operations Manager Helen Perraglio answers questions from Council regarding Indigent Healthcare Fund. Print Screen photo

Staff Report

The Los Alamos County Council voted 5-1 this evening to approve a resolution that includes a revised policy for the County Indigent Health Care Assistance Program that is intended to change current policy and establish Read More

Ashley Pond Improvements Contract Award Delayed

Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

This morning (Tuesday, April 30, 2013) Los Alamos County issued the following message: “Ashley Pond Park Improvements – The consideration of award of contract has been pulled from this evening’s Council meeting agenda. As soon as a new date is available for consideration of award, an update will be posted to the webpage”

At tonight’s council meeting the County Council was scheduled to consider “Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR13-3962 with Santa Clara Construction, Read More

Los Alamos Police Collect 332 lbs. of Prescription Drugs At Take-Back Event Saturday

Ofc. Robert Girmendonk poses next to boxes and bags of collected prescription drugs. Photo by Sgt. Oliver Morris

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department conducted its bi-annual DEA prescription drug take back initiative Saturday, April 27.

LAPD conducted two location sites for the first time this year, one at Los Alamos Medical Center and the second at the public library in White Rock.

The total weight of collected drugs was 332 pounds.

“This is the most we have collected thus far and this continues to be a successful program with community support.” Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris Read More

Water Main Break on N.M. 4 at Truck Route

Water pools at the scene of a water main break on N.M. 4 near the Truck Route early this evening in White Rock. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Staff report

Evening commuters to White Rock encountered a fountain of water shooting up over six feet into the air at the intersection of N.M. 4 near the Truck Route.

A Department of Public Utilities crew was on scene and preliminary reports indicate that they will be working through the night to make repairs.

The water main break flooded a portion of the roadway. Motorists in the area should exercise caution Read More

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