Los Alamos Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

Los Alamos County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board

Minutes
July 19, 2016 1:00 PM
Los Alamos County Municipal Building
1000 Central Ave Room 110

Members Present
Ryn Herrmann (Chair), Public At-Large Representative
Linda Deck, Tourism Industry Representative
Katie Watson, Tourism Industry Representative

Members Absent
Felicia Duran, Lodging Industry Representative

Staff Present
Kelly Stewart, Marketing Specialist, Staff Liaison
Becky Ehler, County Attorney
Linda Matteson, Assistant County Manager
Diane Marquez, Recreation Programs Manager
Leslie Bucklin, Visual Information Specialist
Perry Rutherford, Senior Office Specialist

Others Present
David Empey, Griffin and Associates (County tourism marketing services contractor)
Melanie Pea, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation/Meeting & Visitor Bureau
(County visitor center operations contractor)

I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

A. Call to Order/Introductions
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.
B. Adoption of the Agenda
The agenda was approved without objection.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes for the meeting of June 19th were approved as amended.
D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
None.

II. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS

A. 30-sec Video What Can You Say
Mr. Empey introduced the trio of promotional video spots and then, Mr. Empey
presented three variations of a 30 second videos newly produced in Los Alamos.

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Additionally, he presented a 45 second variation that included appearances of

every local cast member who responded to the casting call that went out on
Facebook. Ms. Stewart asked if there were any comments or changes and the
consensus of the board was that all of the videos were suitable to market Los
Alamos to our target audiences. Ms. Stewart stated that she would be
presenting them to the Secretary of Tourism.
B. Fun & Games Consolidated Contract
In response to a board request at the June meeting, Ms. Stewart investigated the
possibility of Los Alamos County amending its existing contract to include area
attractions. The Countys procurement code bars the County from holding
contracts that others would pay into, however, the board considered renewing
the existing contract or coming to a new agreement with a contract holder that
could benefit area attractions specifically and continue to the services provided
to the County. Chair Ryn will present the possibility of the Los Alamos Commerce
and Development Corporation holding a possible new contract combining
distribution services for interested local enterprises with distribution services for
the County provided by the expiring agreement.
A. New Visitor Guide
The board discussed several updates and changes to the next edition of the
Visitor Guide. The current guide is designed to tell a story from beginning to end.
Some retailers have given feedback that what people are just looking for quick
information. Ms. Bucklin stated that she feels that Taos should not be allowed to
purchase a full page ad because it attracts tourism dollars out of Los Alamos
County. The board discussed placing a 16 mile restriction on ads purchased or a
60 mile restriction on ads purchased. Ms. Ehler stated that arbitrarily restricting
the radius of ad purchases may create a burden to interstate commerce. The
board also discussed updating attraction information in the visitor guide. For
instance, the Los Alamos County Ice Rink was not listed as a winter activity. Ms.
Bucklin stated that she could provide a more up-to-date map layer, it is a public
record. Mr. Empey stated that in the past, licensing fees had to be paid to the
cartographer who designed and created the original tan map. No action was
taken on this item.

III. PROJECTS, INITIATIVES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Councils Tourism Initiative
Ms. Stewart stated that the County Council unanimously supported the
development of a Tourism Marketing Strategy. The first step would be to bring in
a consultant to figure out what kinds of services the county should seek to
obtain. Simultaneously, staff have been directed to evaluate strategies and
factors for planning the tourism marketing strategy.
B. Tourism Marketing Group/Issues
No action was taken on this item.
C. Board Vacancy Status

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Chair Herrmann stated that nothing has happened yet with regard to filling the
board vacancy. Vice Chair Deck asked if our applicant for the lodging industry
vacancy was rejected. Chair Herrmann stated that she has been focused on
ScienceFest and is still planning on contacting the new co-owner of the Canyon
Inn Bed and Breakfast about filling the lodging industry vacancy. No action was
taken on this item.
D. Rocky Mountain Lodging Report Update
Ms. Stewart stated that we are on track to receive the first occupancy data
report next month. No action was taken on this item.
E. Bookmarks Promotion Update
Chair Herrmann stated that she had a conversation with Dave Fox regarding the
bookmark promotion and that he suggested that we had a code or something to
be able to track when it would be used. Ms. Bucklin stated that we gave away all
our bookmarks at the LANL picnic. The students liked coupons for free drinks at
Ruby Ks. No action was taken on this item.
F. Tourism Marketing Opportunities for Businesses Update
No action was taken on this item.
G. New Projects/Initiatives All
None. No action was taken on this item.

IV. REPORTS
A. Financial
The board reviewed the financial reports. Mr. Empey stated that the revenues
compare to last year have gone up by 6%, and that over the last three years have
increased by a combined 21%. Mr. Empey went on to state that compared to 2011
revenue has gone down only 1%. No action was taken on this item.
B. Lodging GMs and Trends
Chair Herrmann stated that there are two new general managers in town. The
Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn in White Rock both have new managers
which Chair Herrmann has reached out to as prospective candidates to fill the
lodging industry representative vacancy. No action was taken on this item.
C. Group Marketing Events/Opportunities
Mr. Empey reported that the Facebook plugs for the five respondents to the
promotion of the Shop Local hashtag. They were successful overall. The latest
garnered five new likes in a matter of hours. No action was taken on this item.
D. Visitation by Attraction/Visitor Centers
The board reviewed the Visitation report. Ms. Pea stated that the numbers
reported by the Meetings and Visitors Bureau are up over the same month
last year. No action was taken on this item.
E. Tourism Marketing
Mr. Empey stated that next month he would report marketing reports related to
ScienceFest. Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Commerce and Development
Corporation and the Manhattan Projects National Historic Park are collaborating in

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the development of a logo for Los Alamos, Gateway to Three Parks, which will be
used in the promotional literature given out at the Balloon Fiesta this October.
Potential designs are also vying to win the Find your New Mexico True National
Park contest on Facebook. No action was taken on this item.
F. Events and Attractions
Chair Herrmann stated that ScienceFest was a huge success and that while numbers
are still being calculated, it looks like the event exceeded 10,000 attendees for the
July 14th-17th period. No action was taken on this item.
G. County Recreation Division
Ms. Marquez stated that the regional little league tournament draws teams from
five states and is a week-long event. Ms. Pea stated that she had 50 welcome bags
read for visitors coming in with the regional little league tournament beginning July
22nd-23rd. No action was taken on this item.
H. Calendar of Events
The following upcoming events were discussed: Los Alamos Triathlon; EnduroFest;
and the Los Alamos Fair and Rodeo. Ms. Marquez stated that the date for the
Triathlon is different this year because there is another Triathlon in Socorro on that
weekend. Ms. Bucklin stated that she had put up a web banner on the County
website to boost registration for the Triathlon. Vice Chair Deck stated that this
Thursday night is Science on Tap. No action was taken on this item.
I. State/Regional Tourism Update/2016 Events
No action was taken on this item.
J. Other Announcements
No action was taken on this item.

V. NEXT MEETING/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

August 16, 2016, 1-3 PM at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave, Room 110. Vice
Chair Deck stated that she would not likely be able to attend that meeting. Ms. Stewart
announced that she will send out an email with proposed dates to reschedule the
August meeting.

VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.

Approved: ____________________________________________________________________
Ryn Herrmann, Chair Date

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COUNTY OF LOS ALAMOS
LODGERS' TAX FUND
FY 2016 (Year ending 30 Jun 2016)

Updated 11 July 2016

Annual Budget Year to Date JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

Fund balance, beginning of year 114,265.00 149,978.03

Revenues
Lodgers' tax [1] 220,000.00 253,981.36 24,112.60 10,350.80 31,486.21 35,630.72 8,433.02 31,602.39 16,344.63 15,902.04 17,933.96 14,809.41 18,709.03 28,666.55
Interest [2] 2,000.00 (1,886.26) (347.71) 1,227.32 858.04 (1,496.50) (366.20) 565.12 1,446.19 - -
222,000.00 252,095.10

Expenditures [3]
Contractual services 215,000.00
LA Com & Dev Corp 140,990.00 - 17,619.00 - 52,857.00 17,619.00 - 52,895.00 -
Griffin & Assoc 18,333.30 - 8,213.91 10,119.39 -

IDC-Administration 3,207.00 2,939.75 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 267.25 -

Encumbrances (commitments)
Contractual services
LA Com & Dev Corp - 176,190.00 176,190.00 - - - -
Less Payments (140,990.00) (17,619.00) - (52,857.00) (17,619.00) - (52,895.00) -
Griffin & Assoc - 18,333.30 - 18,333.30 - - - -
Less Payments (18,333.30) (8,213.91) (10,119.39) - - - -

218,207.00 197,463.05

Fund balance, year to date 118,058.00 204,610.08

YTD unencumbered balance 20,743.95

(uncommitted and unexpended budget)

Notes:
[1] Lodgers' tax revenues are recorded on the cash basis, and adjusted to the accrual basis at year-end.
[2] Interest revenue is estimated during the year, and adjusted at year-end.
[3] Expenditures are recorded on the cash basis, and adjusted to the accrual basis at year-end.
County of Los Alamos Lodgers' Tax Revenue --Accrual Basis (Totals Through Jun 2016 REPORT)
FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13 FY12 FY11 FY10 FY09 FY08 FY07 FY06 FY05 FY04
1 JUL 24,113 25,751 23,185 22,483 32,434 31,472 27,221 23,293 23,258 28,928 30,140 23,381 26,058
2 AUG 10,351 26,466 23,457 24,323 33,080 33,850 31,731 27,864 26,218 29,886 34,711 25,241 28,182
3 SEP 31,486 25,004 25,898 24,108 24,988 35,167 30,692 29,590 27,112 22,896 27,937 22,559 30,430
4 OCT 35,631 23,945 19,896 16,934 23,943 25,553 25,512 24,245 20,262 24,772 23,148 20,123 25,356
5 NOV 8,433 10,413 16,577 15,660 19,187 22,707 23,533 22,465 21,064 18,677 20,010 18,115 23,650
6 DEC 31,602 23,908 12,470 14,688 16,980 19,042 20,852 20,049 12,120 15,333 17,077 16,890 17,255
7 JAN 16,345 15,255 13,263 13,599 15,126 16,837 21,876 17,316 11,378 12,948 18,386 18,408 16,008
8 FEB 15,902 6,882 12,079 11,705 15,740 13,871 17,734 17,940 20,661 12,651 17,078 20,064 17,675
9 MAR 17,934 16,051 11,494 12,071 16,562 13,557 20,597 19,644 10,873 16,546 22,114 23,761 18,558
10 APR 14,809 13,514 13,237 14,266 12,921 18,142 21,736 19,072 17,381 15,836 17,648 21,596 18,237
11 MAY 18,709 25,713 15,143 14,790 18,097 19,538 20,915 21,864 22,636 25,547 20,041 22,887 16,125
12 JUN 28,667 26,945 19,570 17,924 22,483 22,887 25,754 24,248 22,181 30,565 23,952 31,191 16,530
TOTAL 253,981 239,847 206,270 202,552 251,542 272,623 288,152 267,589 235,144 254,584 272,244 264,214 254,065

Los Alamos County Lodgers' Tax Revenue

40,000
FY12
35,000
FY13
30,000
FY14
25,000
Dollars

FY15
20,000
FY16
15,000
10,000
5,000
0

7/19/2016
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July 17, 2016

Kelly Stewart
Los Alamos County
1000 Central Avenue
Los lamos, NM 87544

RE: Transmittal of Monthly MVB LTAB report

Dear Kelly:

Attached is the submission of our monthly activity report for the month of June 2016.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this report.

Sincerely,

Melanie Pea
Los Alamos Meeting & Visitor Bureau Manager

cc: Harry Burgess, Linda Matteson, Patrick Sullivan & Connie Proulx

109 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544

505-662-8105 (fax) 505-662-0099 lavc@losalamos.org
 LAMVB Monthly Report
June 2016

Visitor Center Activity

25,000

20,000

15,000

2016

2015

2014
10,000
2013

2012

5,000

-
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Los Alamos Visitor Center June 2016 2,160

White Rock Visitor Center June 2016 15,228

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 Nature Center Visits Reported
9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

2016
2015
4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

-
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Nature Center June 2016 3,747

Bandelier Visits Reported

30,000

25,000

20,000

2016
15,000
2015
2014
2013
2012
10,000

5,000

-
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Bandelier National Monument June 2016 20,169

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 Bradbury Museum Visits Reported
14,000

12,000

10,000

8,000

2016
2015
6,000 2014
2013
2012

4,000

2,000

-
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

BradburyHistorical
Science Museum Visits Reported
June 2016 8,184
14,000

12,000

10,000

8,000

2016
2015

6,000 2014
2013
2012

4,000

2,000

-
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Historical Museum June 2016 5,710

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 70,000
All Attractions

60,000

50,000

40,000

30,000 2016
2015
2014
2013
20,000
2012
2011

10,000

-
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

All Attractions June 2016 55,875

June 2016 Narrative Comments

The approximate number of visitor guides distributed from the visitor centers in June
was 5,400. Currently our storage inventory is approximately 63,200.

Event material on kiosks and the "Where Discoveries are Made" displays is updated
weekly by an LAMVB representative. There are currently 16 in place in Los
Alamos/White Rock.

All state-managed visitor centers were contacted during the month to ensure they
have Los Alamos Visitor Guides in stock. Similarly, local distribution points are also
monitored. These are filled by contractor Fun & Games.

LAMVBs website visitlosalamos.org and events info feeding

www.fyilosalamos.com are updated on a weekly basis with events and information.

LAMVB prepares and distributes a hard copy of the events calendar in the visitor
centers.

LAMVB recruits, trains, and manages volunteers for a variety of work. The number
of volunteer hours logged in June was 68.

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 Comments left by visitors in our logs included We love the shuttle to Bandelier,
Here for a family vacation, Very interesting area, A great place to stay and
visit, We love your beautiful state, Looking for future things to do in the area,
Beautiful, My parents worked on the Manhattan Project in 1942+, Great town
and great service at the Visitor Center, Always a wonderful place to visit, Nice
town and people, Good to be here, Love this place and thank for all your
information, Annie was very helpful, thank you, Beautiful area, warm and lovely
people and great weather.

WRVC Business Display Cases featured the Nature Center (PEEC), Village Arts, LA
Dog House, Don Quixotes, Flowers by Gillian, Jewelry by Michelle Talley, Seeking
Chameleon, , D & D Enterprise, Unquarked, CB Fox, Rose Chocolatier, Warm Hearts
Yarn, Pet Pangaea, Float LA and Hilltop Spa were on display for the month of June.
The large display featured PEEC/LA Nature Center.

In June, LAMVB helped the following groups/events requesting assistance in

promoting and planning their upcoming planned and/or potential events in 2016. In
addition to providing materials and information, requests are also made for
permission based emails customized for each group. Not all groups choose this
promo.

o 250 welcome bags Knights of Columbus

o 10 boxes of visitor guides Fun & Games
o 45 welcome bags LAHS Class Reunion

June 2016:

156 visitlosalamos.org Visitor Guide requests.

8 Visitor Guides mailed out to LACDCs promotion to WWII enthusiasts.
74 Visitor Guides sent to Texas Monthly inquiries.

Analysis of Visitor Surveys

June 2016

Sample size = 100 entries

Length of Stay -

83% of visitor center survey respondents report less than a day

17% report overnight stays

First Time Visit to Los Alamos

Yes 82%
No 18%

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 For the month of June 2016 the visitor centers registration sheets indicate reasons
for visiting as: (several responses have checked more than 1 reason for visiting)
Bandelier 63%
Manhattan Project/MPNHP 50%
Bradbury/Historical Museum 41%
Scenery 44%
Recreation/Sports 8%
Business/Family/Friends 9%
Other: __________

The most prevalent states of origin are Texas, California, Georgia, Arizona,
Colorado, New York, Florida, South Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee and Ohio.

The most prevalent foreign countries of origin are Germany, Canada, Indonesia,
Poland, Ireland, Australia, Russia and London.

The most prevalent cities in New Mexico visiting Los Alamos are Alamogordo,
Isleta Pueblo, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, La Luz and Farmington.

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LTAB July 19th Marketing Report
Public Relations: Manhattan Project Spy Tour
Griffin Action: Reviewed, approved/Suzzette, Ryn and Kelly released June 14th.

Public Relations: Smart Art

Griffin Action: Sourced from Ryn Herrman Stewart released June 21st.

Public Relations: ScienceFest general release

Griffin Action: Reviewed approved/Kelly Stewart released June 24th.

Public Relations: Bear Cubs

Griffin Action: Sourced from Land of Enchantment Wildlife released June 30th.

Public Relations: Projecting Particals

Griffin Action: Sourced from Ryn Herrmann released July 13th.

Public Relations: Los Alamos Triathlon

Griffin Action: Reviewed released July 14th.

PR/Social Media/Facebook > Griffin Action: See activity report.

Los Alamos Annual Events

Griffin Action: Posted events to NM.org, KUNM, ABQ Journal, Los Alamos Monitor,
KOB TV4 and Weekly Alibi, Texas Monthly.
Griffin Action: See activity report.
Social Promotion Facebook: #Shop in Los Alamos
Action Item: Businesses featured: Family YMCA, The Finishing Touch.

Pandora: ScienceFest
Griffin Action: Event report will be included in August report

Promotion: Find Your NM True Park Contest 2016

Action Item: Coordinate Prize Package & Gateway 3 logo.

Video Production: Spy Tour & ScienceFest

Action Item: Assisted w/production in support of Spy Tour Video.
Action Item: Shoot ScienceFest Saturday highlights w/PAC8.
July Activity Report
Earned Media
Public Relations
News Headline Outlet Name Outlet Type News Circulation Audience News Ad Value PR Value Date
Los Alamos ScienceFest to reveal secret world of espionage during Manhattan Project Santa Fe New Mexican Online 167,835 $1,556.67 $15,566.70 6/9/16
Trace the steps of Manhattan Project spies El Paso Inc. Online 21,145 $196.12 $1,961.20 6/17/16
Los Alamos ScienceFest Brings Sciene and History to Life With Spy Activities, Drones and Rockets July 14-17
Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 6/25/16
Cubs caught after bear attacks marathon runner KOB Online 267,344 $2,479.62 $24,796.20 6/26/16
Trace Steps of Manhattan Project Spies With 3D App & Guided 'NM True Spy Tour' July 14-17
Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 6/27/16
Woman who survived mauling wants to take on New Mexico law that required bear be killed
Santa Fe New Mexican Online 167,835 $1,556.67 $15,566.70 6/27/16
25 Moments That Changed America Time Online 15,688,206 $145,508.11 $1,455,081.10 6/28/16
Bear attack victim wants change in New Mexico wildlife law KOAT Online 283,978 $2,633.90 $26,339.00 6/29/16
Orphaned Bear Cubs Sent To Dr. Kathleen Ramsay Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 6/30/16
Los Alamos ScienceFest Brings Science, History to Life Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 6/30/16
Karen Williams lobbies to protect bears Los Alamos Monitor Online 2,000 $18.55 $185.50 7/4/16
Trophy Series Recap: Bear, Broken Records and a 17-Year-Old Phenom Trail Runner Magazine Online 72,125 $668.96 $6,689.60 7/7/16
Extra Chance To Win Prizes At Los Alamos ScienceFest: Dress In Costume, VolunteerLos Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 7/10/16
Cubs of killed mother bear doing well The Taos News Online 27,860 $258.40 $2,584.00 7/10/16
Los Alamos ScienceFest to reveal secret world of espionage during Manhattan Project Stars and Stripes Online 582,002 $5,398.07 $53,980.70 7/10/16
Calling All Teens Interested in Science And Art: Projecting Particles Lab At ScienceFest 2016
Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 7/11/16
Wow! What A Community: Los Alamos Helps Bear Cubs Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 7/11/16
After a Bear Attacked This Woman, She Fought to Protect It Care2 Online 1,253,223 $11,623.64 $116,236.40 7/11/16
Los Alamos County's 42nd Triathlon Needs Volunteers Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 7/13/16
Bear Attack Victim Partners With Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard to Change State Wildlife Law
Los Alamos Daily Post Online 25,887 $240.10 $2,401.00 7/14/16

Totals
18,766,536 $174,060 $1,740,596

*News Circulation Audience and News Ad Value is generated through Meltwater and Compete
*PR Value is determined by multiplying the News Ad Value by 10, this a public relations industry standard (which takes into account third party opinion values and strategic messaging).

Online Event Submissions

Event Publication Submitted
Los Alamos Triathlon New Mexico.org, KUNM, ABQ Journal, Los Alamos Monitor, KOB, Alibi
EnduroFest New Mexico.org, KUNM, ABQ Journal, Los Alamos Monitor, KOB, Alibi
Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo New Mexico.org, KUNM, ABQ Journal, Los Alamos Monitor, KOB, Alibi

Total # of Events Submitted: 3

Social Media
Facebook
New Likes Total Likes Average Weekly Reach Notable Post-Engagement
48 1,703 1,375 Spy Tour Video
Great Day at ScienceFest
ScienceFest continues
July 4th
The Family YWCA
Totals
 July 2016 - Recreation Programs Report
Walkup Aquatic Center
Senior Lifeguard Dacotah Hofer presented Swimming Safety at this years Safety Town Program. Dacotah taught
the children about safe behavior in, on and around the water. One way to help reduce drowning incidents among
children ages 5 through 12 is to teach water safety education. His presentation was designed to give children an
awareness of being safe around the water. Below are some simple sayings:

Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguards Chair

Be Cool, Follow the Rules
Look Before You Leap
Think So You Dont Sink
Reach or Throw, Dont Go
Dont Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket
Know About Boating Before You Go Floating

All over the world, infants and toddlers (0-5 years old) drown more frequently than people at any other age. In this
age group drowning is the leading cause of death, followed by accidents in and around the home and road traffic
accidents. With adequate supervision around the water, you can prevent a tragedy before it happens.

Triathlon approaching soon July 30. The Aquatic Center will be closed all day for the event. Splash and Dash dates
remaining at the Aquatic Center July 6 and 20. Or be sure to get your swim in throughout the week.

Community Collaborations
Science Fest: Is right around the corner and staff is assisting Science Fest event coordinators with program at Ashely
Pond, Entrance Park, and Bathtub Row Brewing (BRB). Staff has attended meetings to assist with logistics including
event set-up, parking and road closures, park conditions, and outdoor movie events at Ashley Pond and (BRB).

Granite Mountain Filming: Parks and Recreation Staff have been working with the Granite Mountain Film crew and
Kelly Stewart to assist with filming in County parks. The GMF crew had the road closed to Camp May from June 20th
29th, yet in the midst of filming, a weekend wedding had been scheduled and everyone worked closely with the family
to ensure parking and facilities were accessible. PROS Staff are coordinating with Environmental Services to
coordinate film equipment staging in the parking lot of the White Rock transfer station for the month of August.

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Community Collaborations (continued)
4th of July Planning: PROS Division staff have been meeting with the Kiwanis, LAPD, LAFD, Roads and Streets, and
Atomic City Transit to coordinate the 2016 Kiwanis 4th of July event at Overlook Park. A few changes for 2016 include
additional field lighting for after the event provided by Roads and Streets, spray painted emergency pathways on
Spiro Field for quicker emergency access, and possibly one additional bus stop/pick-up in White Rock.

Model Ts: The Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque hosted the Model T Ford Club of Americans Land of Enchantment Tour
from June 26 July 1 which brought approximately 90 Model Ts to Los Alamos County on June 27th & 28th.
Downtown Los Alamos was filled with all colors and sizes of Tin Lizzies and their drivers as our participants visited
Bandelier National Monument and spent an afternoon visiting Main Street Los Alamos on June 27 th. On June 28th the
Model T Convoy took State Road 501 Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway from White Rock up and
through the Jemez back to Albuquerque. Many Divisions in the County worked together to ensure this tour group had
a thoroughly enjoyable visit in our community and to our various attractions.

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Dunn [mailto:skipdunn@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 11:45 AM
To: Marquez, Dianne <dianne.marquez@lacnm.us>
Subject: Thank you

Hi Dianne,

I just want to say a big THANK YOU for all your background work for last Wednesdays National Tour of
the Model T Ford Club of America.
Everyone the Tin Lizzie organizers, Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos Police, County Parks &
Recreation, Laboratory Security, Smiths (catering), the 87 Model Ts and 230 participants, and even the
many citizens who turned out to see the cars said it was well run, and people had a great time.
I personally felt greatly reassured that you had my back for this event.
Thanks so much, Skip

Model T Cars in Justice Center Parking Lot Overview of 4th July at Overlook Park

Model T Cars in Justice Center Parking Lot

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Recreation
Queens Court: The Queens Court Princess Shelby Michel and Sweetheart Janey Michel have represented Los Alamos
County at the Rodeo De Santa Fe and the Rio Arriba County Rodeo. The Court will be heading down to Socorro in the
next couple of weeks as they receive invites from other rodeos around New Mexico to represent Los Alamos County
and promote our community and the 2016 Fair and Rodeo.

Movies in The Park (MIP): Neither rain, nor wind, norwait a minute, maybe wind. Staff and over 150 movie goers
braved a little drizzle to finish watching Hotel Transylvania II at Urban Park on June 22 nd, yet Mother Nature had
other plans for June 8th and 29th as HOME was cancelled twice. Join us at Ashley Pond on July 6th for Minions,
and on July 13th kick off Science Fest with Get Smart. Come to Rover Park on July 20th for The Good Dinosaur.

Its Time to Get MUDDY!: The annual High Mountain Mudfest Coed Mud Volleyball Tournament scheduled to start at
8:30 AM on July 9th at the North Mesa Mud pits and is limited to 12 teams in a double elimination tournament. Parks
staff cleans and repairs the courts every year for this event and LAFD provides the water and first aid support.

Horse Show: The Los Alamos County Horse Show will be be held at Brewer Arena on July 16th. The Horse Show has
eight classes with four age groups for each class. This event is for all riders of all ages to showcase their horse and
equestrian talents. Both English and Western styles will be judged and prizes include lead ropes, buckles and ribbons.

Safety Town: It was a great two weeks of presentations from LAPD, LAFD, ACT, Los Alamos Medical Center, the Los
Alamos School busses, and Los Alamos Public Schools. This year saw an increase of 40 participants in 2015 to 52
participants in 2016. Once again the children learned about bike safety, fire safety, riding the school bus and public
transportation, animal and wilderness safety, water safety, and much more.

Los Alamos Triathlons: New for 2016 the LA Triathlons are all one day July 30th. The 42nd Annual LA Tri (ages 15
to 70+), the 1st Annual Jr Tri (ages 10 15), and the 24th Annual Kids Tri (ages 3 10). Also new for 2016, the LA Tri
and Jr Tri are both USA Triathlon sanctioned. Register now before the price increases!

Vendors for the Summer Concerts: Vendors are happy for a smooth start to the concert and vending season and the
number who have registered for the entire concert series has doubled from 2015 with a total of 17 weekly vendors.
Six other vendors have signed up for different dates throughout the summer.

Shelby & Janey Mitchell Movie in the Park Mud Volleyball

Safety Town LA TRIS

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Ice Rink
MAtom Bombs vs The Juggernaughties: Los Alamoss local Derby Dames fought valiantly against the Duke Citys local
derby team yet were defeated. On Saturday, June 25th at the Ice Rink. Over 225 attendees watched a hard-fought
derby match that ended with the Duke City roller derby team rolling on with the win. Daves Dogs set-up a food stand
to provide nourishment and refreshments for the attendees.

New Ice Rink Lift Station: Brad Parker Construction completed the new single-pump lift station at the Ice Rink which
replaced the old holding tank. The project got started in early May and the last tie-in was completed at the end of June.
A little repaving of the current parking lot needs to be completed and that will be finished in mid-July.

June 19th Derby Bout, LAC Ice Rink, Photos Courtesy of Scott Engeman New Lift Station

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