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Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Sopapillas

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 7:57 pm

Sopapillas. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ

Espanola Valley

After the summer has faded from memory and the harvest has been gathered, processed and tucked away for the winter, I begin unpacking the quilts, finding my sweaters, covering up the BBQ grill and bringing the cooking back indoors. Sopapillas are one of those delicacies that I do not attempt to make during the summer; it is just too hot to stand in front of a hot pan of oil for any length of time, but with cooler temperatures setting in, it is one of the first things I want to make.

Origins of Sopapillas can be

Hotel And Conference Center Move Closer To Fruition As Council Approves Amendments To Ordinance

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 6:53 pm

A group of citizens line up to share their thoughts on the proposed land grant to TNJLA during the Tuesday night Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

In a 5-2 vote Tuesday, Los Alamos County Council approved to amend an ordinance to adopt an economic development project with TNJLA, LLC, pending a public hearing.

By amending the ordinance, TNJLA LLC is one step closer to receiving 2.6 acres of County-owned land at 20th Street, where the company plans to build an 86-room extended stay hotel as well as a Read More

Spotlight On Claudia Reidys Of EB&T

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 6:52 pm

Mortgage Loan Officer Claudia Reidys in her office Wednesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust, 1200 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

Claudia Reidys is about to celebrate her 13th anniversary at Enterprise Bank & Trust.

During a recent interview in her office, Reidys spoke about what she likes best about her work.

“The interaction with the customers is my greatest joy,” Reidys said. “Many of my customers I have helped more than once over the years. I truly strive to develop strong relationships with

Los Alamos Daily Post Endorses LAPS Bond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 4:53 pm

By CAROL A. CLARK

Publisher

caclark@ladailypost.com

Following careful consideration, the Los Alamos Daily Post is endorsing the Los Alamos Public Schools Bond.

Thanks to Los Alamos voters in a previous bond election, the LAPS School Board has been able to remodel Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos Middle School and Aspen Elementary School. Major facility improvements are underway at both Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Mountain Elementary School.

Well maintained schools enhance the learning environment for students, provide a comfortable work environment for teachers

On The Job In Los Alamos: At State Farm Agency

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 2:58 pm

On the job in Los Alamos welcoming the community to stop by to meet the team at 1350 Central Ave. Suite 100, from left, Account Representative Roberta Madrid, State Farm Agent Loren Valdez, Account Representative Ada Kao and Account Representative Alex Orozco. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

BUSINESS News:

Loren Valdez was appointed as a State Farm Agent in April in Los Alamos and brings a unique understanding of insurance and financial services.

Prior to becoming a State Farm Agent, Valdez served as a business and consumer banker and loan originator with

An Open Book: Day Of Remembrance

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 2:57 pm

By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

The anniversary of my father’s passing, or Yahrzeit in Yiddish, is a date that I have to track carefully on the Jewish calendar. On this modified lunar calendar, the observance of June 6, 2009 changes a few days forward or backward each year, and I have to look it up regularly.

But for my mother’s Yahrzeit, there is no tracking required. She died October 3, 2016, the first day of the Jewish year 5777. So, when we set the dinner table to observe and celebrate Rosh Hashanah, “the Head of the Year,” with the two lit tall candles, the ceremonial glass of wine and the braided bread,

Introducing Leadership Los Alamos Class Of 2019-20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 2:19 pm

Members of the 2019-2020 Class of Leadership Los Alamos during orientation Sept. 21 at Bandelier. Photo by Ben Stone/LLA

By BEN STONE
Leadership Los Alamos Board

The kick-off session for the newest Leadership Los Alamos Class took place Saturday, Sept. 21.

Leadership Los Alamos was founded to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos community, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our region.

The Class of 2019-2020 will learn about both the inner and the outer workings of community organizations, Los Read More

Lunch With A Leader: Shane Woolbright Oct. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 1:23 pm

LWV News:

The League of Women Voters monthly community event, Lunch with a Leader, is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Mesa Public Library.

This month’s speaker is Shane Woolbright. His talk will cover the dangers of global warming that few people have seen nor considered.

Before his talk, Woolbright will spend some time understanding our local utility and its generation resources and Los Alamos’ contributions to pollution and climate change. Then he will discuss local actions and finish with the proposal that affects all New Mexican, which is growth in population and the

100+ Women Who Care Meets At Cottonwood Nov. 7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 1:17 pm

BLM Plans Prescribed Burns Near Tres Piedras

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 1:15 pm

BLM News:

TAOS ― Beginning Oct. 8 and continuing for up to 30 days, the Bureau of Land Management will be conducting prescribed burns on approximately 1,735 acres in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument.

The burns are on the east side of Cerro Montoso, 12 miles northeast of Tres Piedras and on the south side of Cerro del Aire (Wind Mountain), four miles northeast of Tres Pierdras. Smoke may be visible from highways US 285 and US 64.

The purpose of the project is to improve forest health in ponderosa pine and piñon/juniper woodlands, by reducing flammable accumulations of

Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James R. Mountain Addresses Participants At Leadership New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 1:11 pm

Former San Ildefonso Pueblo Gov. James R. Mountain, now publisher of the Valley Daily Post, was a featured speaker at the Leadership New Mexico government session Friday at UNM-LA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

FBI Offers $20,000 Reward In Tara Calico Case

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 12:59 pm

Photo of Tara Calico circa 1987. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to the whereabouts of Tara Calico, who was last seen in 1988 near her home in Belen, as well as for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.

Calico, who was 19 when she disappeared Sept. 20, 1988, had gone for a bicycle ride.

“Tara had her entire future ahead of her when she vanished,” said Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg of the Albuquerque FBI Division. “Law enforcement has never given up the search for this

Water Distribution Affects Exoplanets Habitable Zone

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 12:54 pm

Earth is an example of an aqua planet that maintains its water in a habitable zone. This image of Earth taken by the spacecraft Galileo shows its vast Pacific Ocean. Courtesy/NASA/JPL

Mars is an example of a potentially Earth-like planet that lost its liquid water and atmosphere. Courtesy/NASA/JPL/USGS

AGU News:

Earth-like exoplanets with dry tropical regions can remain habitable at a closer distance to their host star than previously thought, a new study suggests.

Because life on Earth requires liquid water, researchers looking for life beyond Earth’s solar

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 25, 2019

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 12:52 pm

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.

DOMINIQUE E. JOSEPHS

Sept. 25 at 1:05 p.m. / Police arrested Dominique E. Josephs, 25, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant. Read More

NWS: Today’s High Near 70; Tonight’s Low Around 50

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 12:48 pm

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 70 with mostly sunny skies and tonight’s low around 50 with an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 p.m. Courtesy/NWS

The National Weather Service forecasts the chances of precipitation today around the state. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunset Viewed From Quemazon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2019 - 12:33 pm

Daily Postcard: View of the sunset looking toward Santa Fe Tuesday evening from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More

Los Alamos Athletic Directors Honored At Conference

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2019 - 9:40 pm

LAHS Athletic Director Ann Stewart and LAMS Athletic Director Daren Jones honored at NMAA/NMADA Conference. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools athletic directors attended the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) and the New Mexico Athletic Directors Association (NMADA) Fall Conference last weekend in Albuquerque and received three prestigious awards.

Los Alamos Middle School Athletic Director Daren Jones received NMADA’s award for the New Mexico Middle School Athletic Director of the Year;

Los Alamos High School received NMAA’s 2nd place award in Class 4A for Read More

Century Bank Los Alamos Branch Opens Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2019 - 9:33 pm

VP/Branch Manager Karen Easton standing in August in the area that will include a walk-up night drop and ATM machine with 24/7 access at the new Century Bank Branch Office. The office will open for business Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

BUSINESS News:

Century Bank completes its expansion into Los Alamos and will open for business the new branch at 751 Trinity Dr., at 10 a.m. Thursday.

The new office has an urban, modern feeling and features Universal Bankers for personalized client needs.

“With the addition of this new branch, we are proud to become part of the Read More

JJAB And LAPS Present Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills For Stress Resilience Oct. 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2019 - 9:23 pm

To register, visit www.losalamosjjab.com/events. Read More

FBI: Santa Fe County Man Faces Federal Charges Of Felon In Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2019 - 9:20 pm

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Rufino Jody Martinez, 40, of Santa Fe County, made an initial appearance in Federal Court Tuesday on a criminal complaint charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The charges against Martinez are the result of an FBI-led multi-agency effort to reduce violent crime in northern New Mexico communities. U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge James C. Langenberg of the FBI Albuquerque Division, New Mexico State Police Chief Tim Johnson,