Jeff Casalina Files For County Assessor
Jeff Casalina, Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Assessor Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Casalina said he has retired from the Department of Energy and he wanted to do something more. After speaking to current Assessor George Chandler, Casalina decided to run for Assessor. He would bring 20 years of experience as a real estate appraiser to the table. ‘I think experience matters in a job like this,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Former County Manager Steve Lynne Runs For Council
Retired Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne returns Tuesday to Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building to file for a position on County Council. ‘It’s been two years, I thought it is time to start giving back in a different way,’ he said. Since retiring, Lynne said he joined the Los Alamos Community Foundation, which he said has been a great experience but given his background, Lynne felt he could continue to help out. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor File For Re-Election
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Taylor said she decided to run again because ‘This is the best job I ever had. I’ve learned a lot and I continue to learn a lot everyday.’ Taylor said she is a member of the Magistrate Judge Association and was appointed by the New Mexico Supreme Court to the Magistrate Judge Advisory Committee. In a politically polarizing environment, Taylor said she is proud she does not bend to politics but adheres to the rule of law. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Councilor Theresa Cull Files For Re-Election
Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Cull, Democrat, said she decided to run for a second term on Council because ‘there’s a lot of good things happening or about to happened in the County and I want to see them through. She listed housing, the potential social services hub and the broadband project as a few examples. Plus, Cull said she would like to continue to work on making improvements to the small business community and helping small business owners. ‘I want to continue to be an ear for people,’ Read More
Jason Chappel Enters County Council Election Race
Jason Chappel files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Chappel, Republican, said he decided to run for public office because ‘I want to make a difference for people who are not necessarily lab-related … I want to make a difference for all people.’ He added that if elected, ‘I want to focus on common sense issues. I want to make sure we are taking care of all people … my biggest thing is in this political world where it is this side, that side, I want to be the middle ground.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Marshall Maez Enters County Council Election Race
Marshall Maez files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Maez, Democrat, said housing is the main issue he would like to focus on. ‘I have three children up here and six grandchildren and I would really like for them to afford to stay up here.’ One of his young grand-daughters accompanied him Tuesday to the Municipal Building and Maez said, ‘I want to see her grow up in this community and her parents afford to live up here.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Joe Granville Files To Run For County Council
Joe Granville, Democrat, files to run for a position on Los Alamos County Council Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Granville, who previously served as Sheriff, explained he decided to run for Council because ‘I felt it was a good time in my life to offer up to serve.’ As far as what issues Granville would like to focus on, he said, ‘I would like to hear what the issues are for people.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Eric Stromberg Enters Election Race For County Council
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, files on Eric Stromberg’s behalf, for a position on the Council. Stromberg, Republican, currently serves on the Board of Public Utilities. He was unable to file in person so Reagor filed on his behalf. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
David Hampton Files To Run For County Council
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen Files For Re-Election
Elizabeth Allen, Democrat, files for re-election to the Municipal Judge position Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This would be her third term. Allen said she decided to run again ‘because I care deeply about strengthening our court and the services that support the people who come through it.’ Looking back on her tenure as Municipal Judge, Allen said, ‘I am very proud of the fact that we transition to paperless. We increased access to justice by ensuring interpretation services. I am proud of the community collaborations I have created Read More
County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet March 12
Ashley Pond Park Closure Notice For Concrete Replacement
COUNTY News:
The Parks and Open Space Division announces that sections of Ashley Pond Park will be temporarily closed to the public beginning the week of March 16 to allow crews to complete scheduled concrete replacement and safety improvements throughout the park.
The project will include the removal and replacement of aging and damaged concrete in high-traffic areas. These improvements are part of the County’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, accessible, and high-quality public spaces for residents and visitors. The project is estimated to last three weeks, and the designated Read More
Pennies: Tiny Coins, Big Impact
The Communitree across from the Customer Care Center decorated for the DPU’s Penny Drive. Courtesy/DPU
The DPU is collecting pennies during March to benefit the Utilities Assistance Program. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
Those pennies sitting in jars, junk drawers, and car consoles could be shifted from forgotten to impactful in one quick trip to the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The U.S. stopped making pennies last fall, which means the coins you already have are slowly being phased out of circulation. The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is holding a Penny Drive to collect Read More
Tree Pruning Scheduled On Central Avenue March 10-11
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County advises residents that Southwest Fire Defense will be conducting scheduled tree pruning along Central Avenue, Tuesday March 10 and Wednesday March 11.
Crews will begin work at 4th Street and progress along the street toward Bathtub Row.
During this time, sections of the sidewalk within the work area will be temporarily closed. Clearly marked detour signs will be posted to guide pedestrians safely around the work zones.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area and to follow posted signage while crews Read More
County Council Hears Update On LANL & SWEIS
NNSA-LA Manager Ted Wyka
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office (NNSA-LA) offered an update on laboratory operations and unveiled its site wide environmental impact statement (SWEIS) during Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting.
NNSA-LA Manager Ted Wyka and Deputy Field Office Manager for Mission Security and Environmental Stewardship Stephanie Stringer provided the briefing.
Budget
As far as its budget, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is operating under a full budget and is expected to receive about $5.3 billion Read More
Brewer Arena To Get Upgrades And Improvements
Erin Hannon and Millie Darlington take practice laps around barrels on Wednesday afternoon at Brewer Arena as part of their preseason training. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Project Manager Russell Naranjo laid it all out to County Council as it considered approving an approximately $2.8 million capital improvement project at Brewer Arena.
“We’re here tonight to talk about the bulls, the broncs, the steers, the rodeo clowns and announcers, Read More
Video: Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann Shares March 3 Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann shares highlights of Tuesday’s council meeting during a visit on Wednesday to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System … Community Members Encouraged To Register Now
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has launched a new emergency notification system powered by Everbridge. With fire season right around the corner, this is an opportune time to sign up now to receive critical safety notifications.
“The decision to transition to Everbridge was made after careful evaluation and with the safety, security, and privacy of our community as the highest priorities,” Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson said. “While we understand that changing platforms may cause some frustration or inconvenience, this move ensures that the County continues to provide Read More
County To Host Open Houses On Comprehensive Plan
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will host two public engagement open houses in March as part of its comprehensive plan update process. County residents are encouraged to attend and provide input.
This update to the 2016 comprehensive plan will serve as the County’s long-range planning policy guide and will shape decisions around land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, and economic development for many years to come.
An open house in Los Alamos will be held 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Council Chambers. A second open house in White Rock will take place 12:30-2 p.m. on Read More
Los Alamos County Hosts Community Meeting On Mesa Trail Improvements Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites community members to attend the first community engagement session for the Los Alamos Mesa Trail Rehabilitation Project at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 at Fuller Lodge (2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544).
This initiative focuses on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trail experience for users of all abilities. The project will rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines Read More