County Attorney Search Narrows to Three Applicants
By Carol A. Clark
Three candidates have made the short list out of a pool of 16 applicants for the Los Alamos County Attorney position.
Rebecca Whismer Ehler of Alamogordo, Harry Sinclair Connelly of Las Cruces and internal candidate Charles Brian James are scheduled for interviews April 13 in Los Alamos.
James graduated from the Golden Gate University School of Law and has 32 years of legal experience. He has served as acting county attorney for about a year.
“It seems like a logical progression and would also provide continuity for the County what with a new county administrator and the many projects Read More
Tonight’s T-Board Meeting is Cancelled
Courtesy/Los Alamos County
County News:
Tonight’s Transportation Board meeting has been cancelled.
The Board will hold its next regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. May 3, at the Los Alamos County Public Works Conference Room, 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite A2.
The meeting is open to the public.
The purpose of the seven-member board is to obtain public input and make recommendations to the County Council regarding transportation policies related to all users of the transportation system (pedestrian, bicycles, motor vehicles, transit, and aircraft) to ensure that equal consideration is given Read More
Public Invited to Chapter 16 Q&A Session
County News:
Residents and business owners in Los Alamos and White Rock are encouraged to attend an informal Q&A session with Acting Community Development Director Steve Brugger at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 in Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The Q&A session is regarding proposed changes to Chapter 16 of the County Code.
Chapter 16 is more commonly known as the County’s Development Code.
Suggested changes include implementation of a Special Plan District.
Other changes are being proposed to clarify the planning review and permitting process.
County Code Read More
Board of Public Utilities Meeting Schedule
DPU News:
Smell Gas? Call 662-8333 (M-F) or 662-8222 (after hours)
The Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to meet on the following dates and times:
BPU Regular Meeting
(Note the change in meeting date from the regular thrid Wednesday of the month to Thursday, April 19)
- 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 170 Central Park Square – DPU Conference Room
BPU Special Meeting – Closed Session
(To discuss limited personnel matters)
- Noon, Monday, April 30, 170 Central Park Square – DPU Conference Room
Driveway Temporarily Closed Near Fuller Lodge
LA Summer Concert Series – Not Quite Complete
Editor’s Note: The official “Los Alamos Concert Series” schedule (presented by the County of Los Alamos and coordinated / managed by Russ Gordon) is not available on-line as of April 9th. When it becomes available we will link to the official concert series website. The official concert site is found at: https:////www.gordonssummerconcerts.com/. Below you will find the currently available series information….
Russ Gordon and crew are still finalizing sponsors & venues for some of this summer’s series.
This is the 23rd year for this extremely popular Read More
County Administrator Works to Fill Acting Positions
County Administrator Harry Burgess stands in his downtown office near photographs taken by his grandfather. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The process to fill acting positions at the director level throughout the County is well underway.
County Administrator Harry Burgess described the hring process during an interview at his office Thursday.
“I decided to advertise these positions and that did not reflect on the individuals currently holding the positions. I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to apply … there may be hidden talent,” Burgess said. “It’s Read More
County Notice of Possible Council Quorum
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend interviews of candiates for county attorney from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 13 in Council Chambers.
A quorum may be present, however no council action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos County Tops State Health Rankings
Los Alamos County tops the list in county health rankings for New Mexico, according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
The County Health Rankings measure the health of nearly all counties in the nation and rank them within states.
The Rankings are compiled using county-level measures from a variety of national and state data sources.
New Mexico counties ranked one to 10:
- Los Alamos
- Sandoval
- Santa Fe
- Dona Ana
- Lincoln
- Union
- Roosevelt
- Otero
- Bernalillo
White Rock Loses Power During Monday’s Storm – Power Now Restored to Remaining Customers on Piedra Loop
Power lines from a toppled power pole lay across the fence of a home near Piedra Loop and Piedra Drive Monday night. County crews and Los Alamos police used their vehicles as shields to protect motorists from driving into the downed wires, which were strewn across the roadway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Heavy snow accumulation on power lines during Monday evening’s storm caused a three-phase power pole to go down near the intersection of Piedra Drive and Piedra Loop in White Rock. Power was lost at 8:40 p.m. to the western portion of White Rock including Pajarito Acres and La Senda Read More
Los Alamos Police Taking on Espanola Police
The public is invited to attend a battle between officers of the Los Alamos Police Department and officers of the Espanola Police Department.
This highly competitive, action-packed basketball game begins at 2 p.m. April 28 at Northern New Mexico College, 921 N. Paseo De Onate in Espanola.
Tickets are $3 per adult and $2 per child under 12 with all proceeds split between LAPD and EPD for the charity of their choice. Read More
Power Pole Collapses Near Piedra Loop
A Los Alamos Police vehicle and a County truck shelter wires strewn across the road from a power pole that toppled over near Piedra Loop and Piedra Drive during the snowstorm Monday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Public Urged to Attend ‘Wildfire 2012’ Event
Los Alamos firefighters train at the New Mexico Fire Academy in Socorro. Photo by Louisa Martinez/LAFD
As wildfire season begins, residents are urged to attend an informational event called “Wildfire 2012” from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 14 in the Council Chambers and adjacent Training Room (inside the Community Building at 475 20th St.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Fire Department, in partnership with several local agencies.
There will be a joint presentation on the Las Conchas 2011 Wildfire, including a possible panel discussion with representatives from the following agencies: Read More
2012 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Fundraiser Set for Friday April 13
Join Russ Gordon of Gordons’ Concerts of Los Alamos at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 for live music by Eddy and the Nomads followed by DK and the Affordables.
This event is a fundraiser for the 2012 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series … go have a good time so the community can have more good times throughout the summer.
Buy tickets at the Hilltop House Hotel or at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
The Summer Concert Series is presented FREE to the public by the County of Los Alamos and a number of sponsoriing businesses, professionals and neighbors.
The Series is coordinated and managed Read More
Community Building Gets Springtime Makeover
The County landscaped the front grounds of the Community Building at 20th Street and Central Avenue with new plants, stones and a bench in time for spring. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Muni Building Crane Sparkles in Saturday Night’s Sky
The 250-foot crane in operation during the day this week at the Municipal Building Complex construction site is strung with lights that give the neighborhood quite an evening sparkle. This shot was taken with a 20 second exposure, f7.1, ISO 220, Nikon D5000, from the north side of Iris Street midway between 9th and 15th streets. Photo by George Chandler
In this shot, the conjunction with Venus and Jupiter was just about more than an old physicist could stand. It was taken with a 30 second exposure at f7.1, ISO 280, Nikon D5000, from 9th Street just north of Central Avenue. Photo by George Chandler Read More
Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Tax Lightning Law
County Assessor JoAnn Johnson with Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailpost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of a state law that can result in sharply increased tax assessments for homes that change ownership – a practice known as “tax lightning.”
“This doesn’t affect us at all in Los Alamos because we have followed State Statute 73621.2 for the past 10 years,” said Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez. “This surfaced in Bernalillo County on two properties because they applied tax differently.” Read More
County Signs Ground Lease and Developer Agreement for Trinity Site
County News:
It’s a deal!
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess announced this morning that the County has executed the ground lease and developer agreement with Los Alamos Trinity LP for the property known as the “Trinity Site.”
The property is located just south of Trinity Drive and Mari Mac Plaza on the eastern edge of Los Alamos.
A slight modification to the agreement was made Thursday after a final meeting with the developer, North American Development Group (NADG.)
The change will add up to 90 days during the feasibility period for the developer to consider their pre-leasing Read More
Sunday Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter
Shelter News:
Courtesy Photo
Join friends and neighbors from 7-11 a.m. Sunday at the Los Alamos Posse Shack Lodge, 650 North Mesa Road.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and have some fun – all to benefit the animals at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter.
Meet new furry friends at the shelter’s mobile adoption and get some unconditional love at the Doggy Kissing Booth – kisses are $1.
Also, breakfast goers can take the opportunity to bid on a $250 value photography package donated by Don Taylor’s Photography.
All proceeds from Sunday’s event go to benefit animals at the shelter.
Municipal Building Construction Gets Exciting as Tall Crane Begins to Operate
Construction on the new Municipal Building Complex on Central Avenue is beginning to take shape. Photo by Alan Kirk
Photo by Alan Kirk
Photo by Alan Kirk Read More