Obituary: Lenley (Nick) Christopher Salazar May 12, 1984 – June 28, 2023
LENELY CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR May 12, 1984 – June 28, 2023
It is with torn hearts that we announce the passing of Lenley Christopher Salazar (Nick Salazar), who departed us June 28, 2023. Nick’s absence has left a profound void in our lives, but his memory will be cherished forever by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Nick was born May 12, 1984, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Claudia Cedar and John Salazar. In 1989, Claudia married Lance Lackas, who became Nick’s father from that point forward, raising him with endless love and care until the day he passed away. Nick’s vibrant spirit, strong Read More
Step Up Gallery Opens ARTomicon Exhibit Thursday
COMMUNITY News:
ARTomicon displays more than 80 pieces of art by local and regional artists inspired by comics, sci-fi, fandoms, fantasy, video games and more.
Artists of all ages are participating in this exhibit. Enjoy a trip through the multiverse at Step Up Gallery and let your imagination run wild as Mesa Public Library’s second annual Atomicon event, Aug. 5, gets ramped up.
ARTomicon can be viewed July 13 through Aug. 5.
Step Up Gallery is on the top level of Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. The gallery is open the same hours as the library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Schedules Emergency Preparedness Exercise For Wednesday July 12
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has scheduled an emergency preparedness exercise for Wednesday, July 12.
The exercise will test the preparedness of personnel who would respond in the case of an actual emergency. The exercise will begin at 8 a.m. and last approximately 7 hours. The event is only an exercise.
Some elements of this exercise may be observable to the public, such as increased emergency vehicle traffic, workers in protective equipment performing simulated activities and “exercise in progress” signage.
The Laboratory’s Emergency Management Division Read More
SF Children’s Museum Brings Planetarium To Los Alamos
A crowd of space enthusiasts – young and old – check out the inflatable planetarium that the Santa Fe Children’s Museum brought Saturday to Fuller Lodge as part of ScienceFest Discovery Day, along with some other interactive activities. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet Read More
Common Cause Applauds New Mexico Supreme Court’s Recent Landmark Ruling On Redistricting
CCNM News:
The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling last week that partisan gerrymandering violates the Equal Protection Clause of the New Mexico Constitution.
This decision guarantees protections against the manipulation of voting districts and empowers a trial court to adjudicate Republican Party of New Mexico v. Oliver, a partisan gerrymandering claim arising out of the most recent redistricting cycle.
But the decision isn’t a clearcut victory for anyone except those who want continued legal wrangling and partisan squabbles.
“While this decision allows an important Read More
LAHS Student Emily McLaughlin Completes Girl Scout Gold Award Project … ‘Being Human: A Down Syndrome Story’
Cover of ‘Being Human: A Down Syndrome Story’, written & illustrated by Emily McLaughlin. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Emily McLaughlin, an incoming senior at Los Alamos High School, has just completed her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, which includes the writing, illustrating and publishing of her children’s book “Being Human: A Down Syndrome Story”.
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve with only 5.4 percent of eligible Girl Scouts fully achieving their award. To be eligible for the Gold Award, scouts must be of the senior or ambassador level (11th-12th Read More
Los Alamos DPU To Dump Trash Bag Sales
COUNTY News:
Due to customer demand, trash bags have been sold through the Customer Care Center (CCC), a division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) since curbside bins were rolled out to the public almost 20 years ago.
DPU will discontinue the offering once all existing inventory is depleted.
Trash bags can be purchased for $18.50 per box of 200 while supplies last.
The CCC is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on the ground floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Read More
Scenes Of Discovery Day At Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023
A young scientist turns the crank on a Van de Graaff generator at the LA Bootery and Mesa Top Games booth. A Van de Graaff generator is an electrostatic generator, which uses a moving belt to accumulate electric charge on a hollow metal globe on the top of an insulated column, creating very high electric potentials. It was invented by American physicist Robert J. Van de Graaff in 1929. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The solar powered car race was exciting as young racers started the cars they built and got to see whose was the fastest. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
More than Read More
Game & Fish: Bear And Cougar Rule Public Meetings
Courtesy/NMG&F
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Bear and Cougar Rule (19.31.11 NMAC), which opened at the State Game Commission meeting April 28, 2023.
For bear, the Department is seeking input on harvest limits, zone boundaries and season start dates. Additionally, the Department is proposing increasing the number of draw permits for some fall hunts and allowing deer or elk hunters who draw wildlife management area hunts to harvest a bear or cougar during their hunt if the zone is open and they possess a bear and/or Read More
Weather Brewing At Village Arts Los Alamos!
Courtesy/Village Arts
Courtesy/Village Arts
Village Arts News:
The winds have changed for Village Arts, and there’s some real weather brewing at 216 DP Road! It may be hot and sunny outside, but step in the doors at Village Arts and the weather forecast is sunny, snowy, rainy, cool and crisp, well at least it is in the gallery space!
The exhibit features over 50 pieces of work by 26 artists, and will run through the end of September.
Artists were prompted to submit their takes on weather, and they certainly rose to the occasion! Elizabeth Brosha and Lisa-Jo Dunham worked with more traditional scenes Read More
Dannemann: It’s Our Meat And Our Safety
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
Is it better to have meat inspections conducted by a state agency or a federal agency? What do you think?
Some New Mexicans who understand the economics of cattle growing and meat processing want to reinstate the state program. Legislation has been introduced a few times, most recently in this year’s legislative session. The previous program was terminated in 2007 after negative reports by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Federal law requires that meat sold to the public must be inspected by a government inspector to Read More
Scenes From Kiwanis 2023 July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Scene from the 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular produced by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Felix Liang
Scene from the 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular produced by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Felix Liang
Scene from the 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular produced by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Felix Liang Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Appoints Morgan Wood To Santa Fe County Magistrate Court To Replace Dev Atma S. Khalsa
COURT News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Morgan Wood to the Santa Fe County Magistrate Court.
Wood, 49, is a prosecutor in the Children’s Court in the Frist Judicial District in Santa Fe. She started in the office in September 2020. Wood has 18 years of criminal law experience in New Mexico.
Originally from Fort Collins, Colo., Wood received a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University in New Orleans. She graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2004. Wood holds a license to practice law in New Mexico.
Wood fills the vacancy of Dev Atma S. Khalsa, who resigned in Read More
Daily Postcard: Red Roses Bloom In White Rock Garden
Daily Postcard: Lots of red roses and a few pink ones are blooming in a garden on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Will Meet In Regular Session July 11, 2023
Scenes From County Retirement Event For Wayne Kohlrust
Just before Friday’s retirement event gets underway, Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne, right, congratulates Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust and commends him for a job well done during his 24-year career serving the County and community. Officials, colleagues, friends and family members joined Lynne in honoring Kohlrust during the special event held at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Officials, colleagues, friends and family members honor Los Alamos County Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust during Friday’s retirement event at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Posts From The Road: Reclaimed By Nature
International Harvester: An International Harvester Fleetstar truck is well on its way to being reclaimed by nature. Various vines, bushes and trees consumed all but the front end of the truck. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Beyond Recognition: This work truck was consumed beyond recognition as it sat in a state of rusty decay. It appeared to have some large metal objects in the bed of the truck, which also deteriorated. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
This edition of Post From the Road is a little different than most of the posts Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 10, 2023
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: The below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works officials thank the community in advance for their cooperation and patience.
33rd / 34th Street Road and
Second Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament July 14
New Mexico Environment Dept. Submits Draft Clean Cars And Clean Truck Rules To Environmental Improvement Board
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department petitioned the Environmental Improvement Board last week to adopt Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Truck rules to help ensure New Mexicans have access to zero-emission and low emission vehicles like electric cars and trucks and plug-in hybrids.
Transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change that has caused more frequent and damaging wildfires, higher temperatures, and drought throughout the state. Cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels Read More