Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew operates one of three snowblowers he and fellow officers used to clear snow for members of the community who needed assistance. Ballew said he realized over the weekend how many people needed assistance. He was joined by Cmdr. Oliver Morris, Det. Matt Lyon, Det. Joey Robinson and Cpl. Jay Eakins. Chief Dino Sgambellone said he was glad the Department was able to help those struggling with amount of snow from the two storms. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

LAPD Det. Joey Robinson, left, and Cpl. Jay Eakins clear snow Thursday from a residence on 45th Street. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

An LAPD unit hauls gasoline for three snowblowers used by officers to clear snow Thursday at a Los Alamos residence. One of the residences was occupied by a woman who had just had back surgery. Another was the home of an older woman who lives along and was completely snowed in. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

LAPD Det. Matt Lyon shovels snow off the porch and steps Thursday for a local resident. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

The LAPD snow removal team of, from left, Cmdr. Preston Ballew,  Cmdr. Oliver Morris and Cpl. Jay Eakins make quick work of uncovering a car and clearing the driveway Tuesday for a local resident. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com