The Los Alamos High School Rotary Interact Club, a club dedicated to service and involvement in the community, is holding a carwash and bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at Zia Credit Union The carwash is free, but donations are welcome. All donations will go toward fundraising for the Shelter Box Organization, a relief program that sends emergency supplies to developing countries. The donations will specifically impact families who have lost their homes and have been displaced due to earthquakes, hurricanes, COVID-19 and other natural disasters. Thank you so much for helping Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when extended business hours resume at 7 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The extended business hours of the Unemployment Read More
Luján On Confirmation Of Torres Small To Serve At USDA
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the confirmation of former U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):
WATCH: Luján Offers Unanimous Consent Request to Confirm Xochitl Torres Small
“Xochitl Torres Small is a native New Mexican and dedicated public servant who will make a real difference in the lives of rural Americans at the Department of Agriculture. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I was deeply honored to help lead her Read More
NMFO: Feature Film Outlaw Land In Production In State
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office Friday announced the feature film Outlaw Land, produced by Keystone Films LLC, has begun production in New Mexico.
Filming will take place during September and October 2021 in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
“There is no place but New Mexico to tell the old western tale of Butch Cassidy. Ranches, western sets, wild horses, vast stunning deserts with train tracks that wind with the landscape, New Mexico is and has always been the place to shoot a western,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson said.
Outlaw Land is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sharknado) and produced Read More
LANL Foundation Announces Pete And Elaine Lyons Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Photo of Pete and Elaine Lyons in 1996. Courtesy/LANL
The LANL Foundation News:
The LANL Foundation Monday formally announces the establishment of the Pete and Elaine Lyons Endowed Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the two long-time Los Alamos residents, who both placed a high value on education.
The scholarship is being funded by initial donations from the families of the three sons of Pete and Elaine Lyons: Dan, Dave and Mike. The $6,000 scholarship per year will be open to all graduating high school seniors in northern New Mexico planning to pursue a four-year college degree. The scholarship’s Read More
Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Speaks Monday At DPLA
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLA) is hosting New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver at its monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 via Zoom.
Secretary Toulouse Oliver will speak about the upcoming regular local election, provide updates from the Secretary of State’s Office and answer questions from local Democrats.
Login details have been sent to the DPLA email list and available on the website: losalamosdemocrats.org. Read More
Benson: ‘I Voted … I Made Freedom Count In Los Alamos’
By JODY BENSON
League of Women Voters
Los Alamos
You know that sticker you get when you cast your ballot, the one that says, I VOTED I Made Freedom Count in Los Alamos County?
I love that sticker and its American-flag’s Red White and Blue patriotism! Wearing it shows I made the very most basic effort to participate in American democracy.
I’m so proud of us. We who have that sticker took the time to:
- be educated about how government works;
- be informed about issues both global and local;
- research the candidates’ experience, character and commitment; and
- singularly, participate in choosing who will
Posts From The Road: Scenes Of Once Thriving Mining Town In Ashcroft, Colo.
Welcome Wagon: A broken down wagon sits near the town of Ashcroft, Colo., succumbed to growth of trees and grasses while sitting idle for decades. The buildings in the background are remains of the once thriving mining town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Ashcroft: A row of buildings that were homes to miners sit in various stages of decay in Ashcroft, Colo. The silver mining boom beginning in the area in 1880 only lasted about five years before workers moved on and left the town. At its peak, more than 2,000 people resided and worked in Ashcroft. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY Read More
Letter To The Editor: Shortcut To Get Americans Happily Vaccinated
By ZHEN HUANG
Los Alamos
With my full respect for the efforts that Mr. Skolnik is making to convince individuals to get vaccinated, I have a suggestion for our leaders: take a “shortcut” to get Americans happily vaccinated.
Acknowledging the contributions the previous Administration has made in leading the fight against the pandemic, e.g. support of developing COVID-19 vaccine, is the shortcut.
I remember earlier this year when the President visited NASA, he expressed his sincere gratitude to the former President for his leadership role in launching the Artemis program to land astronauts Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Douse Vehicle Fire Near Airport
The driver of a vehicle that caught fire Saturday pulled over near the Los Alamos County Airport. Los Alamos firefighters, paramedics and police officers responded to the scene. Firefighters doused the flames. Police Chief Dino Sgambellone said no injuries were reported in this incident. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More