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Road Closures July 30 For 42nd Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon

Cyclists in previous Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC

Swimmers in previous Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division for the 42nd annual Los Alamos Triathlon July 30.

The race starts with a 20K bike ride that includes challenging climbs and great scenery, then into the pool (feet first) for a 400-meter swim and ends with a 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and back.

The following road closures will be in effect for this race:

  • Canyon Road will be closed 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to through traffic
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Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 14 – July 19, 2016

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

KAYLA GOMEZ

July 14 at 11:25 a.m. / Police arrested Kayla Gomez, 29, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.

 

 

 

CHANTELLE CHAVEZ

July 18 at 9:09 p.m. / Police arrested Chantelle Chavez, 26, of Santa Fe at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

July 13 at 3:14 p.m. / Police arrested Francisco Palomino, 25, of Espanola Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest HUGE Success!

LACDC News:
 
Los Alamos MainStreet would like to shout out a big THANK YOU for the wonderful support that the community, volunteers, partners and sponsors offered throughout ScienceFest. It takes a village to make ScienceFest a success!
 
Currently, staff is collecting data on attendance numbers from programming and percentage of sales increase from last year at this time. We will share that data as well as photos shortly.
 
Save the date for next year: July 13-16, 2017. ScienceFest will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ranch School!
 
Again, thank
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Los Alamos County Council Honors White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee For Its Service

Past and present members of the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee gather this evening ahead of the Council meeting at the White Rock Firestation, where they were honored for their years of service to the community with a reception hosted by the County Council. The committee presented a recap of their work during tonight’s meeting. Their charter ended June 30. Courtesy photo

Members past and present from the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee receive certificates of appreciation this evening from the Los Alamos County Council for their years of volunteer Read More

LAFD Seeks Citizen Volunteers As ‘Bi-Stander’ Actors For Aug. 20 CPR Training Exercise At Ashley Pond Park

LAFD News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department will be conducting CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) training Aug. 20 at Ashley Pond Park near the concert stage.

This training will include all aspects of a cardiac arrest event, including a 911 call to the Los Alamos Consolidated Dispatch Center from a witness, overthephone CPR instructions from trained dispatchers, the response by LAFD, and treatment by LAFD responders. All treatment and care will be administered to a hi-fidelity CPR mannequin, which measures the effectiveness of the CPR being provided. This training will Read More

Meet County Councilors At Farmer’s Market Thursday

Two members of the Los Alamos County Council will be at the Farmer’s Market 9-11 a.m., Thursday.

The public is welcome to stop by and chat with the Councilors about current projects, topics or concerns. Read More

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Releases Second Quarter Crime Statistics

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone has released crime statistics for the second quarter of 2016, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property crime category. Both of these Read More

P&Z Meetings Set For July 30 And Aug. 6

COUNTY News:
 
The next Planning & Zoning Commision meetings are scheduled for Saturday July 30 and Saturday Aug. 6 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
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Los Alamos County Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions

COUNTY News Alert:

Effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

  • Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1)
  • Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Stage I Exemptions:

  • Developed campgrounds with metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable
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Community Invited To Coffee With A Cop Tuesday

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department invites the community to participate in Coffee with A Cop.

Meet Los Alamos police officers, ask questions and share concerns, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, at Morning Glory Bakery Company at 1377 Diamond Dr. Read More

More Scenes From ScienceFest 2016

Leia Roach strolls along the pond Saturday during ScienceFest 2016 in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Briefing a young scientist. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Some 10,000 people turned out for Saturday’s ScienceFest in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos ScienceFest packed a day full of interactive activities, tours and exhibits Saturday that engaged some 10,000 people of all ages in science.

Festival producer Los Alamos MainStreet partneed with community businesses and organizations to present Read More

Los Alamos Celebrates ScienceFest 2016

Visitors to ScienceFest gather today at Ashley Pond Park. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A robot launches a ball. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Operating the ball-launching robot. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Watching the drones perform. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Drone aloft. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
3D chalk drawing. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Chalk Walk drawing. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Chalk Walk artist. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Michele and Andy Fox with their Atomic
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Bradbury Science Museum Association At ScienceFest

Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) Board Member Kathy Boerigter with student volunteers from Los Alamos High School today at their ScienceFest Booth at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

A crowd gathers at the BSMA Booth today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s activities at the BSMA Booth. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

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Los Alamos Main Gate Park Permanent Facade Ready For ScienceFest; Schedule Of Activities

Los Alamos Main Gate committee members in front of the permanent facade at Los Alamos Main Gate Park completed in time for ScienceFest. Courtesy/LACDC

LACDC News:

As anyone that drives past can see, the permanent facade at Los Alamos Main Gate Park has been completed in time for ScienceFest. With much determination from Suzette Fox of Los Alamos MainStreet to see it completed and the recommendation of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park committee to the County, it is ready for visitors and locals alike. 

There will be a re-creation of the vintage photo of the main gate with the classic Read More

Road Construction Update: Week Of July 18

COUNTY News:
 
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
 
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
 
If you are interested in attending any of the Public Works weekly project meetings, please contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information.
 
Children
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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like ScienceFest!

The Los Alamos area is beginning to look a lot like ScienceFest with signs cropping up from the 1940s such as this one on dispay today on the fence along the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

This Combined Operations sign is on display today on the fence along the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

ScienceFest News:

Los Alamos Historic Walking Tours
• 10a & 2:30p – by Los Alamos Historical Society. Tour historic Fuller Lodge & Bathtub Row.
Where: Historical Museum – Teen Center 475 20th St., Suite C
Event cost: $10 Read More

Night Work Underway On Knecht Street

COUNTY News:
 
To prepare for the paving of Knecht Street next week, the contractor is working under a full road closure from Trinity Drive southward for three consecutive nights running through Saturday. 
 
The work schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., through Saturday July 16. Knecht Street will be open to traffic during the day. 
 
Next week Knecht Street will be open to through traffic. The contractor will be paving on Tuesday and concrete work is ongoing.
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RUNA Celtic Music Band Plays Ashley Pond Tonight

RUNA band members from left, Cheryl Prashker, Maggie Estes White, Shannon Lambert-Ryan, David Curley and Fionán de Barra play at Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today. Courtesy/www.runamusic.com
 
RUNA wins Best World/Traditional Song Award. Courtesy/www.runamusic.com
 
By RUSS GORDON
Summer Concert Promoter

RUNA, a Celtic all-star band from the U.S., Ireland and Canada is playing at 7 p.m., today at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos.

This is a FREE CONCERT. Gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups”, RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the Read More

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