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Priyanka Velappan Recognized As Outstanding Student By Champions Of Youth Ambitions

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LAHS Principal Brad Parker congratulates Priyanka Velappan for being recognized as an outstanding student. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
 
C’YA News:
 
Priyanka Velappan was recognized as an outstanding student by Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) for the month of April. 

The LAHS student was highlighted for her exemplary behavior, for being respectful of her peers and adults and for her intelligence. 

Velappan has been successful for many years at the school science fair with stunning, well thought out presentations,

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Jemez Mountain Trail Runs Take Place Saturday

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Courtesy image
 
JMTR News:
 
The Jemez Mountain Trail Runs are a wonderful community event that start and finish at the Posse Lodge and take full advantage of our beautiful mountain trail network around town, up Pajarito Mountain, and through the Valles Caldera. 
 
The runs include a 15 mile, 50 kilometer and 50 mile course. We have more than 600 runners registered, with over 400 from out of town. This is a true community event with over 100 local volunteers involved, numerous local businesses providing sponsorship and support, and many local
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County Attorney Rebecca Ehler To Retire

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Los Alamos County Attorney Rebecca Ehler is retiring this summer. Ehler came to Los Alamos in June 2012  after working in Alamogordo for 19 years as the city attorney and as the legal advisor to the City’s Department of Public Safety. Details on the search for her replacement have not yet been announced. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: Compelled To Shout From The Rooftops

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By RONDA TRUJILLO, President
Piñon Elementary School PTO

As this school year comes to a close, on behalf of the Piñon Elementary School PTO, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to many of the wonderful organizations and volunteers in the community for their continued support during the 2015-2016 school year. 

We are so appreciative of all of the parents, grandparents, community volunteers and the local businesses and organizations for continuously supporting our wonderful school and students.

We extend our gratitude to the following: Casa Mesita, Coca-Cola of Santa Fe, Friends Read More

Letter To The Editor: Lacking An Outside Audit … Doubt Remains

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By KHAL SPENCER
Los Alamos

I am disappointed that Council voted 4-2 against commissioning an independent audit of the County’s personnel policies. This follows some high profile, successful lawsuits against the county and the loss of former acting Police Chief Randy Foster, who was fired, as I understand, due to his handling of a potentially catastrophic personnel situation.

I counted Randy as a friend as well as a Chief, so like Councilor James Chrobocinski, I am somewhat conflicted. That said, I think this was the wrong decision.

County spokespeople can attempt to assuage our concerns Read More

Kiwanis Hosts Free Pancake Breakfast Saturday

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Kiwanians John Arrowsmith is flipping pancakes and Rick Reiss is working in the background. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club is hosting a free Pancake Breakfast for all ages 7-11 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee.

Kiwanis members have been flipping pancakes for decades and look forward to serving community members. Any donation will be accepted and used for Kiwanis community projects such as Senior Appreciation Night and the 4th of July Fireworks.  Read More

Domestic Violence Task Force Now Meeting Monthly

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LAPD Ofc. David Bradshaw meets with the Domestic Violence Task Force Tuesday in the conference room at Smith’s Marketplace. Courtesy photo

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Ofc. David Bradshaw met with the Domestic Violence Task Force Tuesday in the conference room at Smith’s Marketplace to discuss the fact that men also are victims of domestic abuse.

The Domestic Violence Task Force meets noon to 1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month in the conference room at Smith’s Marketplace. The informational and care meeting “VICTIM TO VICTORIOUS – The Caring Journey” meets 6:30-7:30 Read More

Cinema Cindy: Elvis And Nixon

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Review by CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
 
“Elvis and Nixon” is a quirky film telling the “untold true story” behind the most requested photo in the National Archives—President Nixon shaking hands with
Elvis Presley.
 
The story centers around one day, Dec. 21, 1970. For history buffs and trivia chasers, the details behind that photo will tickle your funny bone.
 
Elvis (Michael Shannon) is distraught watching the televised riots and rampant drug use among the youth of the nation. He wants the President to deputize him as a special agent to help stem
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