Environment New Mexico Launches Solar Home Campaign
ENM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As New Mexico moves towards 100 percent clean energy and on the heels of California becoming the first state to require all new houses be built with solar panels, Environment New Mexico is embarking on a new campaign that calls for a similar solar mandate in New Mexico.
“In order for New Mexico to be a leader on clean, renewable energy, change can and must start at home,” said Environment New Mexico Director John Ammondson. “Americans have made it clear that they want solar power, and by creating a direct path for every new home to include this essential resource, New Mexico Read More
New Mexico Grown Fruits And Vegetables For Senior Meals Pilot Program Deemed Major Success
NM AGING News:
In a time when New Mexican’s are challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and seniors and students are no longer able to participate in meals at senior centers and schools, New Mexico seniors are benefiting from a new state initiative called the New Mexico Grown Fruits and Vegetables for Senior Meals Program Pilot.
At noon Wednesday, June 24, local farmers will deliver freshly picked vegetables to the Sandoval County Meadowlark Senior Center at 4330 Meadowlark Lane in Rio Rancho, to be prepped Thursday and delivered to seniors Friday to enjoy.
Through a new pilot program from the Read More
SFCC: Kids Campus And Santa Fe Higher Education Center To Observe Independence Day Weekend July 3-5
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe Independence Day weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 3-5.
No classes will be held, and no student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus will be closed.
All SFCC and HEC buildings are closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions.
All summer credit and noncredit classes are online and will resume July 6 after the holiday weekend. Staff at SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the HEC (1950 Siringo Road) will resume services via email, phone and virtual platforms Read More
Daily Postcard: Sprinkler Creates Glittering Image
Daily Postcard: The refreshing sight of a yard sprinkler creating a glittering image in the morning sunlight spotted Tuesday in White Rock brings to mind: ‘It was midsummer, but fresh water from the gasping sprinklers made the lawn glitter like spring.’ –F. Scott Fitzgerald. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Scenes Of Accident At Bottom Of Main Hill Road Today
Scene of a one-vehicle accident this afternoon at the bottom of the Main Hill Road. Witnesses rushed to the vehicle, opened the door and said that the driver was able to climb out on his own. A witness told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the driver was tailgating him all the way down the hill, at times swerving a bit. Just before the turn-off to White Rock the driver gunned it to 50-60 mph driving around the witness, lost control, veered down the slope of the overpass and across the roadway where he smashed into a Jersey Barrier nearly head on. Courtesy photo
Firefighters douse the vehicle with foam. The Read More
Wiemann: Thank You Los Alamos!
By Shelly A. Wiemann, CFP®
Founder, Wiemann Wealth Strategies, LLC
Financial Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services
On March 5, 2020 I took a big step in my career, and a big risk on Los Alamos. I opened an independent Wealth Advisory Practice in Los Alamos, with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. as my new Broker/Dealer.
In previous years, I had established my career in Los Alamos as the financial advisor at Edward Jones. Little did I know, life as we all knew it would change the following week. Businesses closed, “social distancing” was a new way of life, students at LAPS and even employees Read More
Scenes Of LAHS Girls Summer Basketball Practice
Los Alamos High School Head Coach Ray Romero and his staff welcome the players as they check in Monday for their first basketball workout of the summer. Coach Romero plans three practices a week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the summer months. About 20 girls attended the first day of workout and Coach Romero had five coaches on hand to help with the practice. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Each player is screened for COVID-19 Monday as they enter the Griffith Gymnasium. Assistant Coach Katie Romero checks the temperature of players as they check in for practice. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,838 With 7 More Deaths And 4,874 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 147 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 50 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new
On The Job In Los Alamos: Repairing Signal On Central
On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon workers repair the traffic signal at the intersection of 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Traffic Alert: Accident Bottom Of Main Hill Road
Traffic Alert:
A single car accident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. today at the bottom of the Main Hill Road near the turn off to White Rock.
Police encourage motorists to avoid to area if possible to give first responders time to clear the scene. Read More
Los Alamos County Manager Updates RCLC On Radioactive Waste Discovered On DP Road
A map shows the areas on DP Road impacted by the radioactive material as well as the location of the new apartment complexes. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work on the Los Alamos County sewer infrastructure in preparation for the two affordable housing apartment complexes on DP Road revealed unwelcome surprises.
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess reported during the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) meeting Friday afternoon that in February and again in May, County contractors discovered radioactive material while Read More
New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge Begins 2nd Year
STEM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico high school students have the opportunity to use their problem-solving skills to compete in the second New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge program.
Ten-person student teams will work on a solution to the question “How Can You Combine New Mexico’s Natural Resources with Technology to Address Regional/Global Needs?”
New Mexico State University (NMSU) formulated the question and criteria for this year’s New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge. Winners will be determined by industry employers in the state.
The top teams will win up to $5,000. Student teams Read More
Chart 101: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 23
Covid-19 in Rio Arriba County. Shown are the cumulative number of diagnoses by town. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation Supports Consideration Of Stoplight Model For Upcoming School Year
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation shares its support for consideration of the Stoplight Model for the upcoming school year.
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan today sent the following letter reflecting that support to Cabinet Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart of the New Mexico Public Education Department:
June 23, 2020
Dr. Ryan Stewart Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Public Education Department
Dear Dr. Stewart,
As the director of Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), a private not-for-profit economic development firm in Los Alamos, NM, Read More
Community Partnership Solidifies $12,500 Grant For Local Organization
COMMUNITY News:
…Del Norte Credit Union shares its journey to improve more lives in New Mexico while supporting Ponderosa Montessori, Inc.
Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative has helped secure a 5:1 matching grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas on behalf of Ponderosa Montessori, Inc.
Del Norte Credit Union, a member of FHLB Dallas, selected Ponderosa as a recipient of a $2,500 donation in April as part of Giving Tuesday Now, a worldwide giving event for non-profit organizations for COVID-19 relief.
During the same time frame, FHLB Read More
LAPS Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Winners And ‘Educators Of Distinction’
Isaac Ronning chooses Mick Matusak as his Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Amaya Coblentz chooses Jenny Diesburg-Lathrop as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Sarah Crotzer chooses Naomi Unger as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Emily Holmes chooses Margo Batha as her Educator of Distinction. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation awarded scholarships to 11 outstanding students in the class of 2020 for their demonstrated service contributions to the students and community Read More
U.S. Sen. Heinrich, Commissioner Garcia Richard, Business And Regulatory Leaders Host Virtual Panel On Future Of Wind Energy In New Mexico
New Mexico State Land Office News:
…New Mexico leaders to discuss the state’s emergence in wind power and its potential as a national leader
SANTA FE – Wednesday, June 24, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard and several business and industry leaders will participate in a virtual panel on the emergence of wind energy in New Mexico.
Sponsored by the New Mexico State Land Office in partnership with Powering New Mexico, the panel will be discussing New Mexico’s rapidly increased development of wind and its potential to be a national Read More
Dr. Hall Plays Tuesday At The Pond Online June 23
Creative District News:
The community is invited to the Los Alamos Creative District’s Tuesdays at the Pond performance June 23.
This Tuesday local legend Dr. Hall performing his original Blues, Americana and Folk music, including some never-before-released songs from his upcoming album “The Long Road Home”, which becomes available next week.
Catch his performance and some exclusive discount codes for local restaurants and The Bathtub Row Brewery only through the www.CreativeLosAlamos.com website and the Los Alamos Creative District Facebook page.
Check out the Dr. Hall promo here: Read More
New Mexico Small Businesses To Share In 171,000 Cloth Face Coverings For Employees And Customers
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico is partnering with various business organizations to give 171,000 cloth face coverings to small businesses around the state for free distribution to workers and customers who don’t have their own.
The masks, manufactured by the apparel company Hanes, were donated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with distribution coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with the Association of Commerce and Industry and local chambers of commerce.
The department received 171,000 cloth Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Receives 2020 National Main Street Accreditation
The view looking east on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos MainStreet has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program.
Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™.
“We are proud to recognize this year’s 860 Nationally Accredited Main Street America programs that have dedicated themselves to strengthening Read More