Public Safety

June 24

Colin W. Redman was found guilty by the Los Alamos Municipal Court of speeding six to 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. Defendant was fined $50 and must also pay $65 in court costs.

June 25

Laurence W. Goddard was found guilty by the Los Alamos Municipal Court of careless driving (accident). Defendant received a deferred sentence and must also pay $65 in court costs. Sentencing deferred until Aug. 24.

Xavier A. Nelson pled no contest in Los Alamos Municipal Court to not having a proper operator/chauffeur license. Defendant was fined $75 and must also pay $65 in court costs. Defendant was also sentenced to community service in lieu of fines.

June 26

Yvonne R. Dashero was found guilty by the Los Alamos Municipal Court through Citepay of speeding 11 to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit. Defendant was fined $75 and ordered to pay $65.

June 29

Christina Y. McCormick pled no contest in Los Alamos Municipal Court to driving without a current, valid registration plate. Defendant received a deferred sentence and must also pay $65 in court costs.

Tanner J. Kennedy was found guilty by the Los Alamos Municipal Court of failing to yield or stop at a sign. Defendant was fined $50 and must also pay $65 in court costs.

For information about the projects listed below, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at losalamosnm.us.
Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
This information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Western Area Improvements Phase 3:

Weather permitting, crews will begin paving 42nd Street starting Monday. Access will be restricted from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Flagging operations along Sandia Drive will be in effect for construction equipment access. The county is asking residents to park on the north side (west bound lane) of Sandia Drive during work hours. Caution is also urged for those walking near the construction zone. Crew members will be available to escort residents through the work zone. Upon completion of the work and favorable weather, 42nd Street is scheduled to reopen to traffic July 1.
Utility work on 44th Street and 42nd Street is ongoing. Both streets are currently closed, but available for resident use.

On Saturday at 7 a.m. through Sunday at 7 a.m., 40th Street will be closed from the roundabout to UNM-LA parking lot for placement and curing of an asphalt seal coat.
Electric Line Replacement at 39th Street and Trinity

By the time they start kindergarten next year, a group of 39 preschoolers will have already learned some pretty important lessons on how to stay safe, thanks to “Safety Town.”
Los Alamos Police Department Chief Dino Sgambellone, a “graduate” of the program himself, brought the program from his hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, where it’s been a popular program for years.
According to a statement on the Mansfield Police Department’s website, the program was started in 1937 by the Mansfield’s traffic commissioner and a kindergarten teacher.
Sgambellone said he was a big proponent of the program, since it often serves as the children’s first introduction to safety tips they will remember and use for the rest of their lives.
“I still remember the rules taught to me by the program,” he said.
For the next two weeks, the kids, under the guidance of Mountain Elementary School, Jennifer Guy, school staff and police officers from the LAPD, will learn how to ride bikes in accordance to the rules of the road and other traffic safety tips. They will also learn about drug awareness, firearms safety, “stranger danger,” outdoor safety, memorizing their addresses and phone numbers, as well as many other safety topics.

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone was one of the graduates of this year’s Leadership New Mexico Core Program.
Sgambellone is one of 42 leaders across the state that graduated from the program this year.
The graduates of the Leadership New Mexico Core Program attended six educational sessions for the 2014-2015 program. The program sessions are held at various locations throughout New Mexico, each program session features speakers and panelists who are knowledgeable leaders in their specific field.
Participants have the opportunity to engage in discussion with speakers and explore the issues in-depth.
According to Leadership New Mexico, since its inception, nearly 1,300 participants from 82 communities across the state have explored the issues facing our state through participation in Leadership New Mexico programs.
Leadership New Mexico is open to all residents of the state. Employers, community organizations, local leadership programs, or individuals may nominate candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential.