Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos County Moves To Level II Fire Restrictions

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that she is proceeding to Level II Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective immediately.

Servey said the decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division after reviewing the potential threat of wildfire.

“While Los Alamos has enjoyed a few rain showers in the past week, there is still a significant threat from wildfire, coupled with ongoing drought conditions and an increase in dry lightning strikes in forested areas,” Servey said, noting that there are currently active fires burning Read More

Obituary: Dorotea Montoya Oct. 29, 1933 – May 24, 2020

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DOROTEA MONTOYA Oct. 29, 1933 – May 24, 2020

Dorotea (Dottie) Montoya, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed over on May 24, 2020 in her home.

Her courage to face the futility of continuing in a body that she had exhausted, and her strength to overcome her greatest fear of not breathing, allowed her to meet the angels on her terms and her time. Surrounded by her family, she discarded all support and set about taking her last breath. After eleven hours, as the sun rose, her spirit left her body.

Her passing, like her life, was a celebration of deep wisdom and healing Read More

2020 Primary Election Day Is Here … Polls Open Until 7 P.M.

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Today is 2020 Primary Election Day, local polls open until 7 p.m. at 3 locations. Courtesy/image

ELECTION DAY News:

Today is 2020 Primary Election Day and local Vote Centers at open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in three locations:

Los Alamos County Municipal Building – Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.;
White Rock Town Hall – Conference Training Room at 139 Longview Dr.; and
Los Alamos County Golf Course Community Building – Multi-Purpose Room at 4250 Diamond Dr.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Ballots must physically be received by 7 p.m. today to count!

For more information on Elections, visit the Los Alamos County Read More

National Trails Day® Takes Place Saturday June 6

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American Hiking Society News:

America’s Largest Trails Event Continues to Preserve Trails and Fight for Access to Green Spaces During Pandemic

Silver Spring, MD – This Saturday—June 6—people in every state will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®.

During the pandemic, people across the country have been realizing and appreciating the powerful health benefits of spending even a few minutes outside every day. Yet, racism rears its head even in the outdoors, evident not only in the fact that people of color, especially Black folks, are often not safe outdoors but also, Read More

Los Alamos High School Graduate Laura Ambrosiano Is Senior Modeler On Emmy Nominated ‘The Dragon Prince’

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LAHS graduate Laura Ambrosiano is a senior modeler on the Emmy nominated show ‘The Dragon Prince’.

Scene from the Emmy nominated show ‘The Dragon Prince’, on which LAHS graduate Laura Ambrosiano is a senior modeler. Courtesy/Bardel Entertainment

 

COMMUNITY News:

Popular Netflix animated series ‘The Dragon Prince’ has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Animated Series.

Among the artists on the show is Los Alamos High School 2006 graduate Laura Ambrosiano.

Ambrosiano was a senior modeler on Dragon Prince, working at Bardel Entertainment, and since has shifted

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RTD Blue Bus Resuming Regular Routes Monday June 8

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RTD News:

In an effort to begin to ease some of the modifications that were put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Central Regional Transit District’s (RTD) Blue Bus will resume regular route and schedule operations on its 100 Riverside and 110 Westside buses in Española and 340 Chile Line Red in Taos beginning Monday, June 8.

Face coverings will continue to be mandatory in order to board the bus. The State order restricting groups to five or less will continue to be adhered to on vehicles until further notice. As a result, multiple seats will remain closed off to provide appropriate Read More

The Last Graduate…

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The last graduate of the Class of 2020 at Los Alamos High School, Katie Herrmann, was given a special ceremony today after missing her graduation Friday while searching 3.5 hours before finding her missing dog. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Three days of individual graduations concluded Friday for all but one of the 279 members of the Class of 2020 at Los Alamos High School.

Senior Katie Herrmann missed her graduation because as she opened the door to her car in the high school parking lot to head inside for the ceremony her beloved dog Simon jumped from her car and took off like a shot for parts unknown. Read More

FBI Seeks Information On Individuals Inciting Violence During First Amendment-Protected Peaceful Demonstrations

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From The FBI National Press Office:

The FBI respects the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights.

Our mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution is dual and simultaneous, not contradictory.

Accordingly, we are committed to apprehending and charging violent instigators who are exploiting legitimate, peaceful protests and engaging in violations of federal law. The continued violence, potential threat to life, and destruction of property across the United States interferes with the rights and safety of First Amendment-protected Read More