Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Hilltopper Girls Softball Season Starts Strong

Pitcher Savana Luster winds up for a pitch during Saturday’s game in Albuquerque. She did an outstanding job of holding the Sartans scoreless for six innings. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​

Terri Jaramillo attempts to put the tag on a St. Pius Sartan in the fifth inning of Saturday’s game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jayde Tucker celebrates victory as the final out walks from the plate. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News: 

The Los Alamos Hilltoppers Softball Team opened its season in grand fashion Saturday by sweeping the St. Pius Sartans Read More

Pastor Raul Granillo: We Are Missional

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alam
os 

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)

It often seems like there is more bad news being broadcast than good news. It’s refreshing when we hear about people selflessly helping others or news about situations that have been changed for the better. The Christian has the opportunity—even the responsibility—to be a part of that good news.

The third core value of the Nazarene church is that we are missional. Read More

Transportation Board Learns About 20th Street Construction Project During Thursday’s Meeting

Los Alamos Transportation Board learns about the construction project for 20th Street during Thursday’s regular meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

 

In an effort to increase economic development, the Los Alamos County Public Works Department is improving a section of 20th Street.

 

Senior Engineer Bryan Aragon, County Engineer Eric Martinez and Public Works Director Philo Shelton discussed the project during the County Transportation Board meeting Thursday night at the Municipal Building.

 

The Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Coffee Bar 101

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

If you can’t function without your morning cup of joe, you aren’t alone. Americans consume more than 400 million cups of coffee per day, so it should come as no surprise that coffee stations are becoming a must-have design element in the modern home.

Before you start knocking down walls; however, there are a few things to consider about designing your own coffee bar. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind as you’re looking for coffee station ideas.

Location
How much room do you have for your coffee station? Can you make use of corners, kitchen nooks or unused
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Nature Center Hosts Wild Songbird Rehabilitation Talk

A gentle hand nurtures a wild songbird. Courtesy Photo​

PEEC News:

Would you like to know how to help a bird in need? At 7 p.m. March 7, Sally Fitzgibbon, Carol Taschek, and Jo Ferdinand, who have more than 15 years of combined experience caring for birds, will share the art of rehabilitating songbirds in Los Alamos. This is a free talk at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
For years people have helped injured wildlife heal and return home. Fitzgibbon, Taschek and Ferdinand will cover how to know whether a bird needs help and how to care for songbirds that need a helping hand. As the weather warms, we
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Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Picks Up Some Good News In Washington, D.C.

At the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday night, Santa Fe City Councilor Peter Ives discusses the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities’ recent trip to Washington, D.C. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

 

‘Folks were talking up to $1 billion coming to Los Alamos…’. –Santa Fe City Councilor Peter Ives

 

The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities got a bit of good news during the organization’s trip Feb. 20-24 to Washington, D.C.

 

Throughout various meetings, prospects for more funding seemed strong Read More

Home Buying In Los Alamos Just Got Easier

This vacant Denver Steel home is the type of home being considered for the County’s Affordable Homebuyer Assistance Program. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
 
By Kirsten Laskey
​Los Alamos Daily Post
 

Home ownership may be easier to achieve for all Los Alamos residents, not just ones with high incomes, due to Los Alamos County Council unanimously approving an ordinance to establish an Affordable Homebuyer Assistance Program.

 

Council approved the ordinance during Tuesday’s regular meeting in Council Chambers.

 

Here’s how the program will work: Read More

Horror Comes To White Rock

From left, ‘Feldspar’ Director Cody Young, Actor Tristan Van Cleave and Producer Jasmine take a break while filming their short horror film Saturday in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Tristan Van Cleave’s eyes widened in fear as he cried out from seeing a woman huddled on the floor, rocking back and forth as if possessed. The silence in the house was deafening. Despite it being daylight, an eerie feeling darkened the space.

If this sounds like a setting for a horror movie, it’s because it is. Saturday morning, Read More

Athlete Of The Week: Cade Gasway

Althlete of the Week, basketball player Cade Gasway. Photo by John Mchale/ladailypost.com

HILLTOPPER News:

What do you hope to get out of playing basketball in high school?

​Gain experience working as a team and mkae some great memories playing with teammates.

​What is your favorite subject in school?.

Science (in general). Taking Forensic Science right now.

Where do you hope to attend college and what do you want to study?

​Looking at Adam’s State in Alamosa, Colo. Study computer

Coach question-what makes this athlete stand out?

​Well, for one thing…he’s 6’8″?! Read More