Edkin: Replacing Your American Flag
Amber Edkin of Rivera Family Funeral Home giving a talk on replacing your American flag. Courtesy photo
By AMBER EDKIN
Rivera Family Funeral Home
- Replace your American flag if it is faded or tattered beyond repair, or dirty beyond cleaning.
Rivera Funeral Home in Los Alamos is offering a safe bin for community members to drop off flags that have been replaced for proper disposal. The flags will touch the bottom of the bin, never the floor. The bin will be placed outside on warm days and taken in at night, otherwise it can be found inside the double doors between Rivera’s and HR Block. Simply drop your Read More
John Craig Appointed Deputy County Manager
John Craig
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has announced the appointment of John Craig as the new deputy county manager, effective April 29.
Craig joins Linda Matteson, who serves in the same capacity. Together they will share responsibilities to support Laurent in achieving the Council’s strategic goals and ensuring that the County government remains responsive to the needs of its residents.
Earning a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Columbia University and with more than 25 years of city and county administration and management, Craig brings Read More
100+ Women Who Care To Gather On Smith’s Patio May 2
Community News:
Enjoy an early Cinco de Mayo celebration, with a taco bar provided by Senor Tortas, including music and a cash bar at the 100+ Women Who Care gathering 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace.
100+ Women Who Care thanks the Los Alamos Community Foundation for its support as fiscal agent and expresses appreciation to May event sponsors: Del Norte Credit Union, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union and Zia Credit Union!
RSVP to WomenWhoCareLosAlamos@outlook.com (But please come if even if you have not RSVP’d)
Qualifying non-profit organizations may submit Read More
Santa Fe Community College Announces Amy Loyd To Give Keynote Address At Commencement May 11
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces Amy Loyd, Ed.L.D., the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education will give the keynote address at the SFCC Commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 11 in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center.
The ceremony will honor graduates who completed last summer, in fall 2023, or will complete this spring semester or summer term. The event will be simultaneously shown live at https://www.sfcc.edu/graduation/. The ceremony also celebrates the College’s 40th anniversary. Read More
Self Help Inc: ‘Volunteers – The Heart Of Our Organization’
By DIANE SMOGOR
Executive Director
Self Help, Inc.
During National Volunteer Week, Self Help, Inc. would like to shine a light on the more than 50 volunteers who help bring our mission to life throughout the year!
Volunteers have remained the lifeblood of the grassroots organization since 1969, when Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Los Alamos members created Self Help, Inc. to foster economic development and stability in Northern New Mexico.
Today, committed volunteers contribute their time, service, and hearts to help their neighbors facing a temporary setback, such as an unexpected Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Janet Lovato At EXIT Realty
On the job in Los Alamos is Associate Broker Janet Lovato recently at EXIT Realty Advantage NM at 1615 Central Ave., Suite 100. She has worked there for six years. ‘I like being able to help people find their dream homes,’ Lovato said in speaking about her job. ‘This place feels like a family undercover.’ To learn more about Exit Realty Realtors, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
Annual Sticker Shock Campaign Kicks Off For Prom
Los Alamos High School Student Risk Prevention Team members McKenna Bernstein, second from right and Alea Kretz, right, pose outside of Papa Murphys with co-owner Gayle Cunningham, left, and LAPS Prevention Support Specialist Kristine Coblentz, second from left. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council and the Los Alamos High School Student Risk Prevention Team are implementing their annual Sticker Shock Campaign in anticipation of high school prom which will be held Saturday, April 27.
Sticker Shock is a public information campaign designed to remind community Read More
2024 Kite Flying Festivities This Weekend At Overlook Park
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council and Enterprise Bank & Trust bring the community a weekend of kite flying festivities at Overlook Park Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28.
Kite Festival is an annual tradition in Los Alamos County, bringing kite enthusiasts from around the region to fly kites of all types and to share this historic art form with children of all ages. Kite building workshops run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, but participants are welcome to start flying early if they have a kite already.
Kite Festival offers kids (and kids at heart) the chance to build a kite at one of the Read More
County’s Outdoor Watering Schedule Starts Next Week
COUNTY News:
Community members who water outdoor spaces are reminded that the irrigation schedule under Water Rule W-8 will be in effect from May 1 through Sept. 30. Falling under the rules and regulations of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), W-8 outlines requirements for the conservation of water that is delivered to and used by DPU customers.
Under the water rule, DPU customers should water outdoors no more than three times per week. Anyone with odd address numbers is asked to limit their watering to Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Those with even address numbers are asked Read More
NMDCA: Women’s History Banner Exhibit To Open In Governor’s Gallery In Santa Fe May 6
NMDCA News:
A new Women’s History Banner Exhibit will open Monday, May 6 in the Governor’s Gallery in Santa Fe.
Presented by New Mexico State Library and created by the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program, this banner exhibit celebrates the women who helped shape New Mexico history.
More than a dozen banners share background information and history of women such as Esther Martinez, P’oe Tsáwä, Pablita Velarde Tse Tsan, “Golden Dawn”, Soledad Chavez Chacon, Harriet Belle Amsden Sammons, Anita Scott Coleman and more.
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program is responsible for numerous Read More
Daily Postcard: Windy Days Shower Blooms Beneath Trees
Daily Postcard: Wind showers blooms down beneath trees Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Lily Is Available For Adoption At Los Alamos Animal Shelter
Lily is a 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog and Bernese Mountain Dog mix surrendered by her owner on March 16 to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. She enjoys long, fast walks and likes to play. She will be available to meet at a special adoption event this weekend at Petsense, 1506 N. Riverside Drive in Española along with other adorable pets. All adoption fees will be waved during this event. The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is at 226 East Road. For information, call 505.662.8179 or visit https://www.facebook.com/LosAlamosAnimalShelter/. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Public Meeting On Denver Steels Phase II Improvements
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the reconstruction improvements in the Denver Steels Area (36th Street/Ridgeway Drive/Questa Drive/Pueblo Drive). The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom.
Use the following link to join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773
The project consists of a full reconstruction including pavement replacement and ADA safety improvements of Western Area No. 2 Neighborhood Denver Read More
Los Alamos County Announces Planned Management Change For Housing Programs
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) have announced they will be ending their partnership after 30 years of success.
“We are grateful for the work LAHP has done over the years managing the Home Renewal Program and Homebuyer Assistance Program,” Dan Osborn, Housing & Special Projects Manager at Los Alamos County said. “Under the most recent contract LAHP has allowed us to give out nearly $2 million to a total of nearly 100 homeowners – something we couldn’t have done without them.”
LAHP, a local non-profit organization, has been managing both programs Read More
Quemazon Place Road Repair Scheduled For April 26, 29, 30
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
After water from a leaking gate valve and subsequent repair efforts destroyed a roadway in the Quemazon subdivision Wednesday, Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division collaborated on a plan to fix the road as quickly as possible.
Repairs are scheduled for Friday, Monday and Tuesday April 26, 29, 30.
The water leak occurred on the block of Quemazon Place between Tranquilo and Sereno. DPU Gas, Water and Sewer crews worked late into the night to prep the road for asphalt replacement. Due to the size and Read More
Nancy R. Bartlit And Dr. John C. Hopkins To Present May 14 Lecture On Imperial Japan’s Conflicted Surrender And Japanese Nuclear Weapons Program During WWII
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event that will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Fuller Lodge in the Pajarito Room. This marks the last lecture of the series. The Society thanks the community for its support.
Prior to the lecture, the Historical Society will host its annual Meeting of the Members 6-6:30 p.m., followed by the History Day Awards 6:30-7 p.m., and then Nancy Bartlit and Dr. John Hopkin’s lecture follows 7-9 p.m.
Bartlit will discuss the complex dynamics within Japan’s military culture during World Read More
UNM-LA Fine Arts And Art Studio Hosts Student/Faculty Show And Open House May 1
New Mexico Taxation And Revenue Urges Taxpayer Caution On Fraudulent Letters Threatening Seizure Of Properties
NMTRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) is warning taxpayers about fraudulent demand letters going out to property owners who are delinquent on their taxes.
The letters tell the owners to call a 1-800 number by a certain date or the state will seize their property. Letters have been sent to property owners in Valencia County and possibly elsewhere. The letters are not from the state Taxation and Revenue Department.
Anyone with an outstanding property tax debt should work directly with the treasurer’s office in the county where their property is located or Read More
Friends of Bandelier Select James Robinson As Recipient Of 2024 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award
2024 Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award recipient James Robinson with a sedated bear that was rescued. Courtesy photo
The Friends of Bandelier News:
The Friends of Bandelier have selected James Robinson as the recipient of its 10th annual Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award. Robinson was chosen based on his contributions to bear conservation in Los Alamos County.
Robinson is a Los Alamos native, who graduated from University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Business with a Bachelor of Business in Operations Management. Upon graduation, he returned to Los Alamos and began his career at Los Alamos Read More
BPU Hits Pause On Revising Rule On Credits To Homeowners For Solar Power … More Review Is Needed
Example of a group of solar battery panels on the roof of a home. Photo by scanrail
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After lengthy discussions and a lot of public feedback, the Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) decided during its April 17 meeting, to postpone a decision regarding revisions to the rule defining how solar customers receive credits for electricity contributed to the grid from their rooftop solar panels, until all the public’s feedback and input can be addressed.
Though a decision was not made during the board meeting, all questions Read More
