LAPS School Sites To Host Open Houses
Parents listen as a teacher speaks at last year’s Mountain Elementary School Open House. Courtesy/LAPS
Parents take notes while sitting in class during last year’s Los Alamos High School Open House. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be hosting Open Houses for families beginning next week.
This is an opportunity for families to meet teachers, learn class expectations and check out what’s new at their school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Here is the schedule for Open House:
- Aspen Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Barranca Mesa Elementary: Tuesday,
Mesa Top Games And Toys To Offer Lorcana Trading Game
MESA TOP GAMES AND TOYS News;
The trading card game Lorcana is coming to Los Alamos! Mesa Top Games & Toys in Los Alamos earned early approval to host Organized Play for Disney Lorcana by Ravensburger.
Lorcana is a trading card game (TCG) similar to tabletop card games, like Magic the Gathering and Pokémon, but with a host of familiar Disney features. Players act as Ilumineers who have been brought to the realm of Lorcana. With the help of magical ink, Ilumineers summon glimmers (Disney characters) to help collect lore faster than their opponent. Promotional releases included Mickey Mouse, Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Honors Longterm Employees
Eileen Trujillo, left, and Carrie Johnson were recognized for their 25 years of service to Los Alamos Public Schools during the LAPS All Hands Meeting held prior to the start of school. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools presented awards to over 80 employees in recognition of their years of service to the district.
Employees who received five-year service awards include Matthew Allen, Galina Austin, Lucy Belian, Jeremy Bleich, Anthony Casados, Min Sung Chae, Emily Christiansen, Erin Cook, Victoria Daley, Jessica Dixon, Donica Fortin, John Fox, Nickolas Gallegos, Travis Read More
County Announces Loma Linda Road Improvements Project
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. to start work on the Loma Linda Roadway Improvements project on La Mirada Circle, La Tierra Road and Loma Linda Drive in the Loma Linda neighborhood.
The contractor is performing preliminary work such as mobilization, construction staking, and staging area setup. This work will be in preparation to start construction work activities soon after. The project scope was presented to the public at the regularly scheduled Transportation Board held in June.
Hours of Construction:
Albuquerque Read More
Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo – Part 2
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Read More
Obituary: Daniel C. Valdez Sr May 2, 1924 – Aug. 4, 2023
DANIEL CARLOS VALDEZ SR May 2, 1924 – Aug. 4, 2023
Daniel Carlos Valdez Senior of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 99. After several months of declining health, Daniel died peacefully in his sleep at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Daniel was born in Antonito, Colorado on May 2, 1924, to Andres Valdez and Petronila Martinez. He was the youngest of ten children. After graduating from Antonito High School in 1943, Daniel studied for the priesthood at the Passionist Preparatory Junior College, in St. Louis, MO, but had to withdraw due to illness. Read More
Life After 50: Lifelong Education
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions
On Sept. 8, many community groups and organizations will participate in an annual event called College & Military Day. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA), a small, local non-profit, hopes you will participate, too.
This fun, free event is a chance to show your colors to where education led you in your journey. If you didn’t go to college and weren’t in the military, that’s okay, too, but share your pride in whatever path has made you the person you are today.
If you want to show your Topper pride, or your pride for the LAMS Hawks or a local Read More
Environmental Sustainbility Board To Meet Aug. 17, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting will be held in person and is open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation.
Click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656951187
Or One tap mobile:
+17193594580,,85656951187# US +16694449171,,85656951187# US
To read the Environmental Sustainability Board Agenda, Read More
Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo – Part 1
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Read More
Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipments For 2nd Quarter 2023 Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room:
- Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipments for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 for Los Alamos National Laboratory, as Required by the Federal
UbiQD To Expand Collaboration With First Solar On Quantum Dot-Enhanced Solar Modules
Array of thin film solar panels. Courtesy/First Solar
BUSINESS News:
Newly developed quantum dot composites present unique opportunities to optimize sunlight utilization.
UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based nanotechnology company, announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement, with First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), to further collaborate on developing the potential to incorporate fluorescent quantum dot technology in advanced solar modules. The two companies have been conducting exploratory work since early 2022, and the initial results have supported Read More
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Ben Ray Luján Deliver $5 Million+ In Federal Public Safety Resources To New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice disbursing over $5 million of federal resources the lawmakers secured to support law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts, survivor services, community safety, and violence prevention in New Mexico.
The senators secured these federal resources through Congressionally Directed Spending in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Agreement.
“Serving as a member Read More
City-Dwelling Wildlife Demonstrate ‘Urban Trait Syndrome’
One characteristic of urban wildlife is their taste for a wide variety of foods. Photo by Kevin J. McGowan
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
ITHACA, N.Y. — City life favors species that are adaptable and not too fussy about what they eat, among other characteristics.
A worldwide consortium of scientists calls the resulting collection of traits an “Urban Trait Syndrome.” Their study includes data from 379 cities on six continents, with the largest data set coming from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird program. The work is published in Nature Communications.
“The most pronounced changes Read More
Little Studio On The Mesa Announces Fall & Winter Hours
Little Studio on the Mesa News:
Little Studio on the Mesa at 113 Longview Drive in White Rock is a longtime dream of owner Joanne Kozuchowski. She has created a unique family centered art activity space.
Part working artist studio and retail gallery featuring classroom space and drop in art activities including paint your own pottery, fused glass and canvas painting opportunities, Little Studio on the Mesa offers something for everyone.
Little Studio on the Mesa has announced its fall and winter hours*:
- Monday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday 11 a.m. to
Reminder: Los Alamos Hilltopper 5K Race This Saturday!
LAPS News:
There’s still time to register for the Hilltopper 5K! The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Canyon Rim Trail beginning at the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail in the Smith’s Marketplace parking lot.
The race will be an out and back course along the paved trail. The attached course map shows the route. A one mile run for kids is included and starts at 8 a.m. Packet pick-up will be between 3-7 p.m., Friday at the Aquatic Center, or beginning at 7 a.m. at the race location on Saturday.
Register for the race at: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/73131
The west portion of Canyon Rim Read More
LAFRW Announces 2023 Constitution Day Essay Contest
LAFRW News:
Constitution Day, Sept. 17, celebrates the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms it protects. The annual Constitution Day Essay Contest, sponsored by the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW), is designed to challenge students to learn more about the Constitution and to express original, thoughtful ideas in essay writing.
Essays are judged on how completely and clearly the ideas are stated and supported. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are also considered. Judging is blind. The contest is for students in grades 4-12 who live or attend school in Los Alamos County.
This Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Nibbles On Seeds In White Rock Yard
Daily Postcard: A deer nibbles on seeds on the ground beneath a bird feeder in the yard of a residence Sunday morning in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Lena Ziele Wins Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest!
COUNTY News:
Congratulations to the winners of the Los Alamos County Fair Blue Ribbon Homemade Pie Contest, held on Saturday, Aug. 12, and an appreciation to all who entered the contest.
Judges had a great time tasting the entries and quite a challenge in choosing the overall winning pie.
The winners of this year’s Blue Ribbon Homemade Pie contest are:
- Grand Champion overall pie – Lena Ziele, Apple pie;
- Reserve Grand Champion overall pie – Joan Stockam, cherry pie; and
- Third Overall Champion – Sherre Wedel, strawberry/raspberry pie.
This year’s judges included:
- Los Alamos County Councilor
Las Cruces Rock And Roll Americana Band Dusty Low Headlines Summer Concert Friday Night At The Pond!
Dusty Low. Courtesy photo
By Sancre Productions:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe will bring in a Las Cruces band that performed in 2021 in the COVID-19-Shortened season in White Rock.
There were not many attendees due to the pandemic, but the people who did show up had a blast and saw just how talented this band was with their originals and awesome covers. Come on out on Friday for the FREE show!
Across the sun-drawn sands of the Southwest, a group of modern-day troubadours has formed. By combining alternative country influences with dashes of folk, Americana Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Provides Guidance On Law Enforcement Authority During Traffic Stops
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
Supreme Court provides guidance on law enforcement authority during traffic stops
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court today clarified the authority of law enforcement officers to expand the scope of their investigation during a traffic stop to ask a passenger in a vehicle for identifying information such as a name and a date of birth.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a Clovis police officer had the necessary “reasonable suspicion” of criminal activity to ask about the identity of a front seat passenger in a vehicle stopped because of a broken Read More