Daily Postcard: Fall Is Coming To Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Fall is coming to Los Alamos. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
Scenes From Lucky Duck Day At Urban Park
A young competitor encourages her duck along the channel today at the annual Lucky Duck Day sponsored by the Family Strengths Network at Urban Park. This year new events centered around the Lucky Duck completion theme. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A young competitor is given some help launching his duck at a target. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A contestant blows the raft she made down the racecourse. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Contestants are busy making launchers to use in the duck launch completion. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Letter Of Recommendation For Morris Pongratz
Kristen Haertling in her senior year at Los Alamos High School with her Key Club mentor Morrie Pongratz. Courtesy photo
By KRISTEN HAERTLING
Los Alamos Public Schools Alumna
It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Morris Pongratz for a position on the School Board of Los Alamos Public Schools.
I knew Morrie as a Key Club mentor back in high school. He inspired, engaged, and worked with Los Alamos students including myself in many different ways. He has volunteered at the Foster Children’s Christmas Party in Española, helped at Relay for Life at Ashley Pond, and introduced Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduate Alex Kirk Awarded Most Valuable Player Of FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2019
Los Alamos High School graduate Alex Kirk receives the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2019 played in Bangkok. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School graduate Alex Kirk, third from right, is named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2019 played in Bangkok. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
BANGKOK (Thailand) – Alex Kirk of Los Alamos is named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2019 after a dominating performance on both ends of the floor to wrap up his second appearance in the competition.
Kirk started the game on fire with 13 points in just the Read More
Local Pinyon Trees Teeming With Wildlife
Much activity is spotted in recent days since the pinyon nuts have just ripened in the 30-foot tall pinyon trees growing at a residence on Andanada Street on Barranca Mesa. In the last week, all sorts of wildlife have appeared to feast on the bounty. In one day there were Steller’s and California scrub jays, pygmy and white-breasted nuthatches, ravens, spotted towhees, morning doves, chipmunks, red squirrels and even a hummingbird. Here a California scrub jay is grabbing a nut from one of the pinyon trees. Photo by Ken Hanson
A red squirrel grabs a pinyon nut. Photo by Ken Hanson
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Council Seeks To Fill Board Of Registration Vacancies
COUNTY News:High Altitude Balloon Spotted From Quemazon
A high altitude balloon spotted floating in the sky Saturday from Quemazon. The photos taken with a cannon 300mm zoom lens show how the color of the balloon changes as the sun sets into the atmosphere, turning from white to orange and then a final pearl color before the sun goes behind the earth and no longer illuminates the balloon. These balloons typically fly around 100,000 feet in altitude. Photo by Jeff Bloch
A high altitude balloon spotted floating in the sky Saturday from Quemazon appears orange in color as the sun sets. Photo by Jeff Bloch
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Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Throne Room at Fuller Lodge is canceled.
Los Alamos County Discovery Action Team Invites New Members To Join In Branding Efforts
Members of the Los Alamos County’s Discovery Action Team mingle with people interested in joining the team Thursday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. The meeting featured lunch and a brief overview of the Los Alamos branding initiative. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger meets with Automotive Professional Owner Sean Williams during the Discovery Action Team meeting Thursday at Fuller Lodge. The Discovery Action Team meets 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at various locations. To receive future meeting Read More
BLM Personal-Use Fuelwood Permits Available
BLM News:12th Annual Running Of Atomic Man Duatholon
The start of the Fat Man Atomic Man Duatolon Sept. 21 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Hugh Selby warms up for his leg in the Little Boy bike ride. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Free Training Offered For Volunteers Interested In Los Alamos History
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News: U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Leads Discussion With Interfaith Leaders On Democracy Reform Efforts
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) convenes a Faithful Democracy Coalition 2020 discussion with interfaith leaders. Courtesy photoNew Mexico Delegation Announces $3 Million Grant For Youth Behavioral Health
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:Council Proclaims ‘Fire Prevention Week’ Oct. 6-12
Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, right, presents a proclamation at Tuesday night’s council meeting declaring Oct. 6-12 ‘Fire Prevention Week’. Among those acepting the proclamation are Fire Chief Troy Hughes, second from left, and Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca, second from right. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Fr. Glenn: Caring For Lazarus
By Fr. Glenn Jones
First responders might find it interesting (hopefully edifying) to know that today (September 29) is the annual Catholic day for the commemoration of the archangels mentioned in scripture: Michael, Gabriel and (in the Catholic and Orthodox scriptures) Raphael. Michael, of course, figures prominently in the book of Revelation as leader of angels in the depiction of the defeat of “the dragon” (Satan). Gabriel is in the Gospel of Luke and the prophet Daniel. And, finally, Raphael is a primary character in the book of Tobit. Whenever you see a depiction of an archangel, Read More
Bruce Taubert Macro Photography Workshop Nov. 9
Macro Photography is the art of producing larger-than-life sized images of small items like insects and flowers. Courtesy/brucetaubert.smugmug.com
Los Alamos Photography Club News:
The Los Alamos Photography Club and the Los Alamos Adobe Users’ Group is sponsoring a workshop on Macro Photography by Bruce Taubert.
Macro Photography is the art of producing larger-than-life sized images of small items like insects and flowers.
Taubert has a PhD in wildlife management and has been an avid outdoor enthusiast and nature lover all his life. He has a driving need to spend as much time as possible Read More
U.S. Military Personnel: Wounded, Sick, Injured Invited To Apply For Warriors To Lourdes Spiritual Journey
Scene of previous Warriors to Lourdes Opening Mass. Courtesy/KofCFerenbaughs; Romero Best Predictors In Pace Race
Atomic City Road Runners News:NWS: Today’s High Near 73; Tonight’s Low Around 51
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 73 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 51. Courtesy/NWS Read More