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Obituary: Brent A. Burtschell June 23, 1946 – June 18, 2016

BRENT A. BURTSCHELL June 23, 1946 – June 18, 2016

Brent A. Burtschell, age 69 a resident of White Rock, NM passed away June 18, 2016 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born June 23, 1946 in Crescent City, CA to Margaret and Bruce Burtschell.

Brent is preceded in death by his father Bruce Burtschell, mother Margaret Burtschell, wife Manuelita Burtschell and sister Blythe Unican.

He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Ginger Grant of Los Alamos, NM and her two sons and six grandchildren, Jimmy & Melissa Grant and their children, Abigail, Aubrey, Alexander and Andrew; Joey & Naomi Grant Read More

LAPD Thanks Community For Aid In Solving Crimes

LAPD News:
 
The Los Alamos Police Department has solved multiple criminal incidents that were reported earlier this year thanks to local L.A. Crime stopper press releases.
 
“LAPD would like to thank the local media and the public for their assistance related to these incidents. These tips show that the citizens, job-holders, and visitors in our area wish to assist the Los Alamos Police Department in our mission to provide quality pro-active law enforcement services to help keep our community safe and hold those accountable who choose to commit crime
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Tuesdays At The Pond Features An Evening Of Opera

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COMMUNITY News:

 

 

 

This week Tuesdays at the Pond features An Evening of Opera presented by Opera Singers, Soprano, Heather Bingham with Baritone, Tyler Oliphant and Mezzo-Soprano Rebecca Morris, accompanied by Sarah Frogget.
 
The concert begins at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28 at Ashley Pond. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoys opera favorites by Bizet, Mozart, Delibes, Floyd, Meyerbeer, and musical theater favorites from South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, Carousel and others.
 
Tuesdays at the Pond,
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Albuquerque Bank Robbers Flee In Damaged Car

FBI News:
 
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a team of robbers who hit an Albuquerque bank Wednesday, June 22, and fled in a vehicle with front-end damage.
 
Three suspects were possibly involved, and they fled in a late-model, four-door car with faded gold paint. The vehicle was missing a front driver-side hubcap and its hood was not closed completely. The robbery occurred at approximately 3:21 p.m. at the Bank of the West at 5401 Central Ave. NE;
 
A male suspect described as approximately 6’0” tall and skinny entered the bank and demanded
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Consent Order Governing Legacy Cleanup At Los Alamos Finalized

NMED News:
 
SANTA FE  The New Mexico Environment Department signed and finalized the Consent Order between the State of New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Environmental Management office, which will guide and govern the cleanup of legacy waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
 
“The new Consent Order will accelerate the pace of environmental restoration activities in and around Los Alamos,” New Mexico Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn said. “While the previous version of the Consent Order allowed valuable investigative
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Gardeners Take Over Nature Center Tuesday

Visit the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday to learn valuable tips on gardening. Photo by Siobhan Niklasson

PEEC NEWS:

Green-thumbed gardeners will be taking over the Los Alamos Nature Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The Master Gardeners, Los Alamos Garden Club and Summit Garden Club will all gather at the nature center to share valuable information and answer questions related to gardening. This event is free and open to the public.

This fun evening will take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. It is free to attend, and no registration is required. For more information about this Read More

Letter To The Editor: To Our Christian Brethren At FBCLA

By Rev. GLENN JONES, Pastor
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
 

To our Christian brethren at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos,

Please know that you are in the hearts and prayers of all of us here at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church as you work through the grief, shock, pain, fear, humiliation and horror of recent revelations. 

The extended Catholic family throughout the world has had to endure so many agonies of such—and even worse—betrayals of trust in recent years, especially of our most innocent…by some of our most trusted. 

Such incidents tar all of our Christians

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LA Majors All Stars Win District, Head To State!

Members of the Los Alamos Majors All Stars, Team Manager Adrienne Lovato and coaches Michelle Harris and Lori Norman. The LA Majors All Stars won the district tournament this weekend against Espanola (17-4 and 17-5). The team now advaces to the state championship. Courtesy photo

LA Majors All Stars:

  • Aspen DeHerrera
  • Jenna Harris
  • Isabella Robertson
  • Isabelle Matteson
  • Kaitlyn Gonzalez
  • Kaitlin Remde
  • Felicity Sandoval
  • Jorda Tucker
  • Dailynn Rodriguez
  • Muira Mowrer
  • Karin Ebey
  • Rachel Norman
  • Carley Hollander
  • Audrey Nolen
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History Adventures On Fuller Lodge Lawn Tuesday

Tuesday morning’s History Adventures is a presentation from the Bradbury Science Museum. Explore local rocks and discover how the geology of the local region is connected to local history and culture. The activity is aimed at children in grades K–3 and offered at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Gather on the lawn of Fuller Lodge for this free program. Courtesy image Read More