Coen Noeninckx of Los Alamos successfully graduated Aug. 6, 2021 from the U.S. Marine Corps Boot Camp as a Private First Class. Noeninckx is a 2018 Los Alamos High School graduate and an Eagle Scout from Los Alamos BSA Troop 122. He has confirmed that his Boy Scout experience gave him a leg up on the skills and leadership requirements for the Marines and looks forward to continuing his training and Active Duty enlistment. Courtesy photo Read More
Popular Secret City Kitchen Shares Some Big News!
Founder Jeremy Varela, left, ceremoniously hands over the keys to Secret City Kitchen’s new owner/chef Robert Sayre Aug. 3 on the UNM-Los Alamos campus. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
So what’s going on with Secret City Kitchen? The popular eatery on the UNM-Los Alamos campus is excited to announce the next chapter in its history.
Founder Jeremy Varela has operated Secret City Kitchen for the last six years. He told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he is now moving on to new ventures and has turned over the reins to new owner/chef Read More
Los Alamos County Hires Ty Ryburn As New HR Manager
New Los Alamos County HR Manager Ty Ryburn recently in his office. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
For Ty Ryburn, the newly hired Los Alamos County Human Resources Manager, public service runs in the family.
“I’ve always felt strongly about serving the public,” Ryburn said, adding that he has family members who are public servants.
He said his father and stepmother have spent large parts of their respective careers working with the U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Also, Ryburn’s grandmother Read More
County Council Action Taken At Meeting Aug. 10
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After a lengthy discussion and several motions, Los Alamos County Council ultimately voted to withdraw an ordinance that proposed creating a downtown pedestrian retail overlay zone during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
The motion passed 5-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed. Councilor Sara Scott was not in attendance.
Other motions were considered before council withdrew the ordinance.
Councilor Sean Williams proposed tabling the motion for 120 days. During that time, staff would be directed to develop a RFP to Read More
Self Help Provides Clients With Safety Net In Tough Times
Self Help, Inc. Executive Director Maura Taylor with Self Help mascot Sam during a recent visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for everyone, but its effects are most felt by those already living on the edge–low-income families, undocumented workers, single parents, the elderly, and people with health risks.
Self Help, Inc. provides a vital safety net to help those most impacted. Self Help, Inc. helps with immediate financial needs Read More
Obituary: Madge Keepin 1927 – Sept. 29, 2019
MADGE KEEPIN 1927 – Sept. 29, 2019
Madge Keepin, longtime resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed on, at the age of 92, peacefully in Seattle, Washington Sept. 29, 2019 at the Columbia Lutheran Home. She was buried with her deceased husband, George Robert Keepin, Jr. “Bob”, in a private ceremony Oct. 21, 2019 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Born in 1927 as the middle child to Hilda and Jeremiah Twomey, Madge grew up in Andover, Massachusetts with two siblings, Gerard Twomey and Mavis Twomey Cox, both of whom she outlived. She graduated from Andover’s Abbot Academy and went on to complete nearly four Read More
Los Alamos School Of Gymnastics Director Loui Janecky Marks 40th Year Leading Award Winning Organization
LASG families gather to celebrate Loui Janecky’s 20th year as director in 2001. Courtesy/LASG
LASG Director Loui Janecky
LASG News:
Friday Aug. 20, Loui Janecky will celebrate her 40th year as director of Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) – the long-running competitive gymnastics and summer sports camp programs.
Scenes from past decadal celebrations showcase the warm, family environment Janecky has created for the children of Los Alamos since her arrival in 1981. Across the decades, she has nurtured hundreds of girls and boys to find significant athletic success at state and regional Read More
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union And Co-Op Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Postponed To Saturday Sept. 25
LAPD Reminds Motorists To Be Aware School Starts Today!
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department would like to take a moment to remind motorists that school starts today across the county.
Officers will be out in school zones for traffic enforcement to ensure that all students, parents and staff are safe as the community transitions into another school year.
LAPD also reminds motorists to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing and students are loading and unloading. This pertains to traffic traveling in both directions.
“Let’s work together to ensure this school year is not only safe but fun!” –LAPD Read More
Daily Postcard: Hummingbird Relaxes On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A hummingbird relaxes for a while recently on the branch of an apple tree growing at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
The hummingbird moves over to perch on a mountain mahogany tree recently at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More