Obituary: Conrad Fink Oct. 13, 2020
CONRAD FINK Oct. 13, 2020
Conrad Fink passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2020, at his home in Los Alamos.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold & Thelma, and sister Marylin.
He is survived by his wife Monica, children Susan, Michael, and Rebecca, and grandchildren Devyn, Liberty, Justice, Christian, River, and Phoenix, two sisters, and one brother.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.
His burial will be a private service held later in Iowa.
The family has entrusted Conrad to the care of Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations, 1627 A Central Read More
School Board Okays Starting Hybrid Learning Model Monday
Parents and students gather Tuesday outside school board building calling for re-opening schools. Courtesy/LAPS
Parents and students make wishes known Tuesday outside the school board building. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board gathered Tuesday evening for a regular meeting and more than 300 attendees watched the discussion via Zoom.
For this board meeting, there were two main agenda items on the docket, and first was to discuss options for elementary schools to either remain in remote learning or go ahead with the hybrid model starting Monday, Oct. 19, as originally Read More
Los Alamos Youth Mountain Biking Team Hits Trails
Los Alamos Middle School riders from left, Head Coach Mary Grow, Coach Monica Witt, Noah Bane, Ian Vest, Colter Witt, Cam McDonald, Calvin Grow, Sam Allen, Ensley Jorgenson, Hyla McKown (not pictured Coach Jon McDonald, Mikey Bane, Ben Foley). Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School riders from left, Head Coach Mary Grow, Carter Watkins, Esther Grow, Addy Witt, Nathan McCulloch, Seth Javernick, Haiden Jorgenson, Josh Grow, Tommy Oldham, Josh Moulton, Coach Travis Moulton (Not pictured Coach Justin Jorgenson, Coach Eric Witt, Benjamin Jean, Logan Perez). Courtesy photo
LAYMBT News:
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Obituary: Imogene Dison June 10, 1934 – July 14, 2020
IMOGENE DISON June 10, 1934 – July 14, 2020
Imogene Dison, a beloved well-known, long-time resident of Los Alamos, N.M. passed away on July 14th, 2020 at the age of 86 due to complications of dementia, with her son Joseph and granddaughters Amber and Tarah by her side.
Imogene was widowed to James Dison; mother of Letha (deceased), Joseph, and Todd Dison; step-mother of Lloyd, Leon, and Donna Loraine Dison; and was a grandmother and great-grandmother.
Imogene, together with her twin sister Josephine, older sister Virginia and younger brother Billy Dean, were born to Inez and Joe Gilbert and raised Read More
Daily Postcard: Fall Colors Surround Bandelier Footbridge
Daily Postcard: A footbridge surrounded in fall colors Tuesday at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Bear Family Lift Spirits While Napping In Tree On Trinity
A mother bear and her two cubs lie down on branches in a tree Thursday on Trinity Dr. and fall asleep while lifting spirits all over Los Alamos. Photo by Erin Scott
Nap time in a tree Thursday on Trinity Drive. Photo by Erin Scott Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 13 Staff And 7 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department today announced 20 new positive cases of COVID-19 (13 staff members, 7 students) in the last 24 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- Four cases in Bernalillo County. Two of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 6 and Oct. 15. The other two infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Sept. 30 and Oct. 7. All staff members and the parents and
On The Job In Los Alamos: Athlete Sam Zimmerly And Cmdr. Morris Working Special Olympics Booth At Farmers Market
Obituary: Orest ‘Don’ Streltzoff Sept. 24, 1934 – Oct. 13, 2020
OREST “DON” STRELTZOFF Sept. 24, 1934 – Oct. 13, 2020
Don Strel, 86, died October 13, 2020 from myelogenous leukemia and dementia.
Don was born in San Francisco, California to Lorraine (McManus) and Orest Streltzoff and grew up near Golden Gate Park. He graduated from San Francisco State College, served in the Army at Fort Benjamin Harris in Indiana, and met his first wife, Sheila Sullivan.
He returned to San Francisco to teach art at San Francisco State and then became a professor of art and design at Northern Illinois University. He also taught at the Chicago Art Institute, working with high school Read More
Chart 216: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 16
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Today, New Mexico broke its record for new cases, exceeding 800 coronavirus diagnoses. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 819 New Cases, Total Now At 35,770 With 6 New Deaths And 19,613 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 819 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 178 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 26 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 76 new cases in Curry County
- 146 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 36 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 54 new cases in Lea County
- 16 new cases in
IHM Pumpkin Patch Is Open To Community Through Oct. 31
The pumpkin patch at IHM is now open to the community through Oct. 31. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The maze at IHM is now open to the community through Oct. 31. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Are you looking to add a few pumpkins to your house this year? Well you’re in luck!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is hosting a community pumpkin patch fundraiser today through Oct. 31 on the church grounds at 3700 Canyon Road. The money raised helps fund youth activities at the parish.
The pumpkin patch runs 1-7 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends.
Sign up for an appointment Read More
Tightened Emergency Public Health Order In New Mexico Following Record-Breaking Daily COVID-19 Infection Rates
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing during a press conference Thursday an amended emergency public health order will go into effect today following successive days of record-breaking daily COVID-19 infection rates. Screenshot/LADP
Chart from the governor’s Thursday press conference. Screenshot/LADP
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s amended emergency public health order came into effect today after successive days of record-breaking daily COVID-19 infection rates.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials earlier in the week announced the tightened Read More
New Mexico 2021 Teacher Of The Year: Alisa Cooper de Uribe
New Mexico 2021 Teacher Of The Year: Alisa Cooper de Uribe
NMPED News:
…Albuquerque educator will represent state in national competition
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart today announced the selection of Alisa Cooper de Uribe, a 9-year veteran of New Mexico International School in Albuquerque, as the state’s 2021 Teacher of the Year.
The award was presented during a virtual ceremony that included students and staff from her school.
“Ms. Cooper de Uribe’s reputation as a friend and mentor to her first-grade students was just one of the qualities Read More
Los Alamos County Sets Up Zoom Webinar For Joint Schools/Council Meeting On North Mesa Housing Oct. 29
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New Mexico State Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted In Kentucky
NMSP News:
QUAY COUNTY — A New Mexico State Police officer patrolling U.S. Highway 54 northeast of Tucumcari, initiated a traffic stop Sept. 29 on a blue Dodge Durango for a traffic violation.
During the traffic stop, the state police officer identified the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle as Brandon Gwynn, 36, of Louisville, KY.
Following a driver’s license check through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, the officer learned Gwynn had an arrest warrant out of Kentucky for a probation violation on charges of 1st Degree Burglary, Possession of a Controlled Substance Read More
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Across America
COUNTY News:
October is Breast Cancer awareness month in Los Alamos and across the United States.
In Los Alamos, County Council Chair Sara Scott issued a proclamation Oct. 1 declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness month. The proclamation recognizes the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on breast cancer research, diverting resources and halting thousands of university research studies.
Additionally, the proclamation acknowledges that minorities are heavily impacted by cancer due to poverty, lack of insurance, and lack of access to diagnostic services.
Nationally, President Read More
NNSA Administrator Visits Naval Nuclear Laboratory Sites
NNSA Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Administrator Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and U.S. Department of Energy’s Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, visited two sites Thursday within the Naval Nuclear Laboratory Enterprise.
One of NNSA’s three mission pillars is to provide the U.S. Navy with safe, militarily-effective naval nuclear propulsion plants, supporting both submarines and aircraft carriers.
This mission is executed through the Naval Reactors program, which has joint leadership from Read More
Scenes Of Early Voting Underway In Los Alamos County
Early voting is underway for the 2020 General Election and Los Alamos County is providing voters two options: in-person voting inside the Municipal Building or a drive thru ballot drop off outside in the parking lot. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Voters cast their ballot Thursday inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. COVID-safe practices are visible at each stop in the voting process including mask wearing and social distancing by voters, staff and volunteers. Upon entering, voters sign in on an electronic pad using popsicle sticks to avoid touching screens. Also, hand Read More
Kirtland AFB To Conduct Defensive Capabilities Exercises
KAFB News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — Kirtland will be participating in an exercise the week of Oct. 19-23.
Installation security personnel will be exercising different defensive capabilities throughout the week.
Gunfire and simulated explosions may be heard Oct. 21, while installation access will be truncated mid-morning Oct. 22.
People entering and exiting the installation should expect unfamiliar traffic patterns, restriction of access to parking lots and increased force protection measures that will continue into the morning of Oct. 23.
For more information, contact Kirtland Read More