During his budget presentation to County Council Tuesday night, Deputy Manager Steve Lynne reports that for the 26th year the Los Alamos County’s finance department has received the cerificate of achievement for excellence in finance reporting for the FY15 comprehensive annual financial report. He emphasized this is a County-wide achievement. Council Vice Chair Susan O’Leary commended the department saying, ‘Congratulations to you and the rest of your team.’ Lynne presented the budget along with Budget and Performance Manager Karen Read More
Home Field Advantage: Big Crowd, Bigger Wins
By NICCOLO SNYDER
Community Internship Collaboration
Student Intern
Los Alamos Daily Post
High school sports give teens a chance to play on the big stage while offering a wide range of sports for locals to enjoy. During a single season a team has about half their games at home; unfortunately, not a wide range of fans show up to these home games besides a handful of parents and high school students.
This is a shame since, according to most research, fans, giving that extra cheer or holler from the stands, play a role in a team’s success and are one of the components of what is called home field advantage. Read More
Hilltoppers Golfers Earn Place At State Meet
Henry Poston had a 78 for the day. He takes a clip shot to the green on #2. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
Monday, the Los Alamos Golf team played host to the Los Alamos Spring Invitational at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.
There were 11 schools represented and 83 golfers. The boy’s team finished third with a score of 305 behind Hope Christen and St. Michael’s. The boys picked up the fourth leg at this tournament which qualified the team to go to state.
On the girls’ side, they had only three players as one player was at a track meet, so the girls played as individuals Read More
‘Topper Softball Wins April 12 Game
Lauren Harris gets a hero’s welcome at home plate after hitting a grand slam homerun in the first inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jayde Tucker tries to put the tag on a Demon runner at home but the throw did come in time to make the tag. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos softball was looking for a win in the Wednesday, April 12, game against the Capital Jaguars, and were not disappointed. The game started out with a grand slam over the fence home run in the first inning by the short stop Lauren Harris. At the end of the first inning the score was Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves Proposed Community Services Budget
Community Services Department Director Brian Brogan presents his proposed budget to Los Alamos County Council during its budget hearing Monday night in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the department’s $12,714,679 budget and several budget options including $20,000 for 100 columbarium units at Guaje Pines Cemetery, $65,000 for park maintenance projects, $52,000 for RV hookup at Main Gate Park with the caveat that only conduits will be installed under the asphalt, $13,500 for the Buzz Bus services during the summer concert series, $11,000 for the Buzz Bus Read More
County Council Commends Community Development Department; Tentatively Approves Proposed Budget
Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus presents his proposed budget during the budget hearings Monday night in Council Chambers. The department’s budget totals $1,819,685. Council commended the work of the Community Development Department. Councilor Rick Reiss said the department had undergone a cultural shift and he described the shift as almost being historic. It seems, he added, that Los Alamos has turned a corner in becoming homeowner, business owner and contractor friendly. Councilor James Chrobocinski said, ‘You and your staff have done Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Municipal Court Budget
Judge Alan Kirk and Administrative Assistant Juanita McNiel present the proposed budget for Los Alamos County Municipal Court during the budget hearings Monday night in Council Chambers. Council passed 7-0 to tentatively approved the base budget, which totals $564,832. They also approved an additional $9,000 to increase a 3/4 time clerk position to a fulltime position and approved removing $20,000 from the budget and allocating those funds to the Los Alamos Police Department for courtroom security. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Heather Ward’s ‘World Of Birds’ At Mesa Library
Royal Spoonbill by Heather Ward. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Scratchboard wildlife artist Heather Ward, recently featured in Southwest Art, depicts more than five dozen species of bird in her solo exhibition, A World of Birds, at the Mesa Public Library upstairs gallery, during the month of May.
The community is invited to the opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, or stop by anytime during the month of May during regular library hours.
Each of Ward’s meticulous drawings is accompanied by information about the species, with some even incorporating sound. Other information Read More
Nautilus To Perform At Dr. Zee Benefit Concert
The local band, Nautilus, will perform April 21 at the Dr. Zee Benefit Concert. Courtesy Photo
COMMUNITY News:
Nautilus is one of the bands performing at the Dr. Zee Benefit Concert 5-8 p.m., April 21 at UNM-LA.
Akash Dighe, lead vocal and lead guitarist, Luc Snyder, lead guitar and rhythm, Jaymes Boe, drums, and Facundo Jaime, bass guitar, have been best friends since middle school. They are grateful to be brought together by their inseparable friendship, but also their passion for music.
Each member’s music experience varies in years, but they expressed how they each have been able to Read More
Los Alamos Nature Center Open Today
Pasqueflowers, also known as Easter flowers, are one of the signs of spring that can be found on local trails this time of year. Stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center to find a trail and learn more about local flora and fauna. Photo by Terry Foxx
PEEC News:
This weekend is a great time to enjoy nature and the Los Alamos Nature Center can help. The nature center is open on Easter 1-4 p.m. today, Easter Sunday and the community is invited to stop by to look for signs of spring.
The Los Alamos Nature Center is open on holidays except: Thursday holidays, July 4th, Dec. 24 and 25, and Jan. 1. The nature Read More