Senior Web Developer Pam Justice presents the new website for Los Alamos County at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Justice explains that the new website was necessary because the former site was 8 years old and no longer supported by Microsoft. She added that the objectives for the new site include reducing costs, improving services and improving communication. Justice showed the site’s homepage, saying, ‘It’s pretty cool.’ Several County Councilors voiced their agreement. Councilor Pete Sheehey said, ‘Good work, Pam. We’re impressed.’ Read More
Council Proclaims April As ‘Donate Life Month’
Kathie Walters, an organ donation recipient, accepts a proclamation declaring April ‘Donate Life Month’, from County Councilor Rick Reiss during Tuesday night’s regular County Council. ‘It’s important to acknowledge someone who has benefited from organ donations,’ Reiss said. ‘It is Kathie Walter’s birthday today and we celebrate that day with you, Kathie.’ Walters said it was the fourth birthday she has celebrated thanks to her organ transplant. She added that Tuesday also was Reiss’ birthday. Photo by Kirsten Read More
Judge Sentences Richard Atencio
Richard Atencio, left, was sentenced Monday in District Court. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Under the terms of a plea bargain in the First Judicial District Court Monday, Richard Atencio pleaded no contest to charges of larceny and attempting to tamper with evidence in connection with a Los Alamos National Laboratory property theft case from 2015.
Atencio was accused of stealing lab property valued at more than $2,500 and less than $20,000. Judge T. Glenn Ellington handed Atencio a 364-day suspended sentence for each charge with each Read More
Jewish Community Celebrates Passover
Staff Report
Passover this year will be celebrated April 10-18 in the United States and throughout the world.
The first Seder is April 10 after nightfall, and the second Seder is April 11 after nightfall. Passover is celebrated by eating matzah (unleaven bread) and maror (bitter herbs). For the duration of the eight (or seven days in Israel) of Passover, chametz (leaven) is strictly avoided.
What Is Passover?
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10-18, 2017.
It commemorates the emancipation of Read More
Council Proclaims Clean Up Los Alamos Day April 29
From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Member James Robinson, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and County Councilor Antonio Maggiore hold up a proclamation for Clean Up Los Alamos Day, which is April 29. The proclamation was made during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Approves Brand Action Plan
Jim Glover of the Idea Group of Santa Fe, left, and Dave Hayduk of HK Advertising present the Brand Action Plan Tuesday night to the County Council during its regular meeting. Council approved the Brand Action Plan 7-0. Glover defined a brand as the municipal’s reputation. Branding, he said, is managing that reputation. The essence of Los Alamos’ brand is: ‘cultivating curiousity and creating aha moments.’ The Council was impressed with the presented plan. ‘I feel we are in good hands,’ Councilor Antonio Maggiore said. Councilor James Chrobocinski Read More
Athlete Of The Week: LAHS Freshman Henry Poston
Athlete of the Week: Los Alamos High School freshman Henry Poston. Photo by Blake Wood
SPORTS News:
Athlete Of The Week: Freshman Henry Poston:
What do you hope to get out of playing golf in high school?
- Win a State championship
- NCAA golf scholarship
- Strong friendships with teammates
What is your favorite subject in school?
- PE
Where do you hope to attend college and what do you want to study?
- University of Michigan
- Business
Coach question – What makes this athlete stand out?
Henry won the Albuquerque Academy Invite against a very strong field. He is passionate about golf. As only a freshman Read More
Abe Dispennette Donates To Dr. Zee Benefit Concert
Abe Dispennette State Farm donated a leaf from a first edition of the 1611 King James Pulpit Bible as well as the affidavit of originality to the silent auction, which will be held during the Dr. Zee Benefit concer 5-8 p.m. April 21 at UNM-LA. The concert organizers are grateful to those who have donated to the concert. If interested in donating or volunteering at the event, contact Kaylen Pocaterra at kpocaterra1@gmail.com. Courtesy photo Read More
Hilltoppers Softball Sweep Chargers Saturday
Reyna Lucero was the winning pitcher in the Lady Hilltoppers 10-7 victory over Albuquerque Academy in the second game of a doubleheader April 1 at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com
By GEORGE MORSE
Los Alamos Daily Post
The weather was cold, windy and rainy Saturday in New Mexico. Track and field meets were canceled, as well as a scheduled doubleheader between the Los Alamos High School baseball team and Albuquerque Academy. Despite the weather, the Los Alamos softball team braved the elements and played a doubleheader against Academy at Overlook Park Read More
Council Proclaims Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 2-8
County Councilor Chris Chandler, center, presents a crime victims’ rights week proclamation to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cpl. Adele Girmendonk during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Los Alamos County Councilor proclaimed April 2-8 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
The proclamation states that between 2015 and the first half of 2016, while violent crime in the nation increased 5.3 percent, Los Alamos experienced an 11.4 percent decrease in violent crime and property Read More