Local News

The Republican Party of Los Alamos held its Biennial Organizational Convention Thursday evening at Trinity on the Hill Church.

The County Central Committee, which governs the local Republican Party, re-elected Ron Dolin to a second two-year term as chairman. JoAnn Johnson was elected first vice chair and Geoff Rodgers was elected second vice chair.

Veronica Rodriguez was elected secretary and Norma Tech treasurer.

Warm weather is right around the corner and construction of Phase 3 on the Diamond Drive project will soon be in full swing.

Residents will get the chance to have the project explained to them in a meeting at the golf course on Monday at 6 p.m. The Public Works Department will host the question and answer session, which will walk residents through the project and give them a chance to voice their concerns and ask questions about what the project will entail.

In July, the Center for Public Safety Excellence presented a Self Assessment Facilitation proposal to the Los Alamos Fire Department. The self assessment process is a method in which to promote excellence within the fire service through continuous quality improvement.

The Center provides participating fire departments with a variety of mediums including two distinct programs offering agency accreditation and chief fire officer designation and other projects that enhance training, quality and information available to fire and emergency service agencies and their personnel.

Bicycle safety concerns highlighted a Tuesday meeting between Police Chief Wayne Torpy, County Council Vice Chair Michael Wismer and longtime bicyclist Steven Booth.

In his 25-year career, Booth has never relied on a car to get to work, instead walking, riding bicycles and using public transportation. This includes large cities such as Washington, D.C., Guatemala City and San Jose, Costa Rica – but said he will no longer ride his bicycle to work in Los Alamos.