DP Road is shut down at about noon today because of some type of hazmat issue at Technical Area 21.
Police are directing drivers away from the intersection of DP Road at Trinity Drive.
There is a report of a small brush fire at TA-21 and police and other emergency responders are on scene.
Check back for more details on this developing story.
Example of a 150-foot crane. Courtesy
By Carol A. Clark
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a permit on construction cranes any time that they will exceed a 100:1 sloped surface from the nearest point of the nearest airport runway out to 20,000 feet or 200 feet above ground level.
“We are right on the edge of the affected area of the airport,” said Dan Erickson, capital projects division manager. “It’s better to be safe than sorry so we decided to go ahead and apply for a permit to the FAA – we’re hoping it won’t slow the project.”
The County applied for the permit nearly Read More
Brownell’s Hallmark Owner Steve Brownell, center, shares with customers the website that shows where he is moving to in Kansas once he closes the store. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Brownell’s Hallmark store’s final days are marked with a store sale.
With Steve Brownell’s looming retirement, customers were pleased for the opportunity to purchase items marked down as much as 75 percent but expressed sadness to see a local treasure closing down. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Hallmark Manager Peggy Rustin rings up sales Tuesday Read More
The source of inspiration for the show and some of the pieces. TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Monday’s Dale Chihuly Art Exhibit at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock revealed a wealth of talent within the local student community.
The event wasn’t an exhibit of renowned artist Chihuly’s work, but he served as an inspiration to the students to create artworks resembling his style.
Students used a plastic sheet media that could be softened in warm water and bent into any desired shape, which was then painted/stained using special colored materials.
Pinon Art Teacher Stephanie Read More
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has recently released a new ten minute portion of physicist Hugh Bradner's amazing "peak-at-life" home movie clips from early Laboratory days, filmed from 1943 to 1945.
Bradner, a physicist at Los Alamos, was granted informal permission to use his video camera inside the New Mexico town that didn't official exist. Bradner took home movies of some of the top secret work being conducted at Los Alamos. It was likely that Army Officials were unaware that Bradner was taking home movies of these laboratory experiments. One clip shows Read More
WHO: Heather WIlson, Candidate for U.S. Senate
WHAT: Heather Wilson Hosts Town Hall on the Future of Los Alamos National Laboratory
WHERE: Best Western Hilltop House Hotel, 400 Trinity Dr.
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14
“The Obama Administration’s decision to eliminate nearly 800 jobs at Los Alamos Labs jeopardizes our national security and our economy. New Mexico needs someone who will fight for our laboratories —someone who understands our state’s unique contribution to national security.” -Heather Wilson, candidate for the U.S. Senate Read More
A rhubarb plant wakes up from a long winter nap in a garden in White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Brave New Brass will perform at the Empty Bowls Fundraiser noon – 1 p.m., Saturday, March 17at the Betty Ehart Center. Members of the brass quintet include Deniece Korzekwa (tuba), Dave Korzekwa (trumpet), James Beinke (French horn), Bruce Warren (trombone) and Mandy Marksteiner (trumpet). The musicians are members of the Los Alamos Community Winds, who will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday March 17 at Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy Photo Read More
Los Alamos County Shelter News:
Betty the Cat. Courtesy Photo
Betty is a gentle, friendly, large female domestic medium hair cat with a soft purr.
Although just 2 years old, Betty has had weight problems and is on weight-control food.
The vet has assured the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter that Betty is otherwise healthy.
She likes adults, gentle children and toys – especially if a human shares playtime with her.
Betty is now energetic and playful in the cat room and is house trained.
Betty is spayed and up-to-date on all routine shots.
Contact the Animal Shelter at 662-8179 for more information. Read More