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By ALLEN MCQUISTONOn The Job In Los Alamos: At Rose Chocolatier
Kelly Nebgen, left, and Rose Chocolatier owner Marguerite McClay serving chocolate cake, coffee cake, tea, coffee and handmade chocolates Tuesday at Rose Chocolatier in Central Park Square. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Quemazon Sunset
Daily Postcard: Sunset Wednesday night from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
LAFD Responds To Smoke Odor Near Loma Linda
Los Alamos Firefighters respond to a call tonight of a smoke odor around Loma Linda on North Mesa and are on the scene searching for the source of the odor. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Several LAFD trucks are on the scene of a smoke odor around Loma Linda on North Mesa. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
A Los Alamos County utility truck also is on scene with firefighters responding to a call tonight of a smoke odor around Loma Linda on North Mesa. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Rejects DPU Water Supply Plan
Hydrologist Amy Ewing discusses the Long Range Water Supply Plan during the March 21 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Daily Post
After lengthy discussion, Los Alamos County Council agreed revisions need to be made to the County’s Long Range Water Supply Plan
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During its regular meeting March 21 in Council Chambers, Council voted 6-1 to reject the updated 40-year plan as presented and directed the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to correct wording concerning the Incorporated County of Los Alamos. The Council wanted certain Read More
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Dendroglyphs Provide Histories Of Plants and Peoples
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
Sheep herding on a large scale developed in the early 20th century in the Valles Caldera. For example, Franklin Bond, the owner of this area, established 17 sheep camps for the summer of 1918 with an estimated 21,000 sheep among them.
He employed 73 people to help with the sheepherding. Another person estimated that 100,000 sheep were grazing in the area in the summers of 1917 and 1918.
This suggests that up to 350 people were involved in sheepherding when compared proportionally to the Franklin Bond employment.
Cattle ranching become more dominate Read More
Local Fashionista Takes Style By Storm
Editor in Chief of Coulture Magazine Alexandra Hehlen on a recent visit to Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordonl/ladailypost.com
Coulture Magazine Editor in Chief Alexandra Hehlen with Deputy Editor in Chief Remington Remmel. Photo by Alexis Fairbanks
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos native Alexandra Hehlen, editor in chief of Coulture Magazine, is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in business administration at UNC-Chapel Hill. Coulture is a glossy magazine, featuring fashion and culture in a fresh, youthful package.
“I wanted to do Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 20-28, 2017
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.
EMILY ORR
March 20 / Emily Orr, 20, was arrested on a magistrate court bench warrant for probation violation. She was arraigned Mar. 27.
ADRIAN E. TAYLOR
March 25 / Adrian E. Taylor, 58, was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated or driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more.
CONNER J. WINBURN
March 25 / Conner J. Winburn, 23, Read More
Los Alamos Magistrate Court Briefs
Staff Report:
Under the terms of a plea agreement reached by Assistant District Attorney Michael Nunez and Defense Attorney Tyr Loranger, Ashley Flores pleaded guilty March 23 to driving under the influence first offense and received a 90-day suspended sentence and one year of probation. Flores was originally charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, possession of a controlled substance (metamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia. The other charges were dismissed under the plea agreement. Flores was arrested Dec. 13, 2016, after she reportedly Read More
Magistrate Judge Discusses Release Of Defendants
Magistrate Judge Pat Casados
Staff Report
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados responded Tuesday to questions concerning her decisions to release seven people on their own recognizance who were arrested March 20 on drug-related charges.
All seven were arrested during Operation Spring Cleaning conducted by the Los Alamos Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
Although defendants Nicole Marsh, Nicholas Conner, Amanda Osborne, Anthony Knief, Allan Houle, Kathy Gibbons and Byron Henderson were released without bond, Casados said they were all ordered to report at least Read More
Famous Equestrian Teaches Jumping, Games, At Los Alamos Rodeo Grounds April 8-9
Robert Taylor works with local riders on their mounted games technique during his 2014 clinic. He will be back April 8-9 at the Rodeo Grounds for another session. Participants and observers are welcome. Courtesy photo
LAPC News:
Los Alamos Pony Club will be hosting nationally renowned equestrian trainer and instructor Robert Taylor over the weekend of April 8 and 9. Community members are welcome to come and observe the event or participate in the mounted activities.
Taylor, of TaylorMade Stables in Maryland (link) will be in town to coach both show jumping and mounted games competitors of all Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Bipartisan Group To Reintroduce Sportsmen’s Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
- Measure Provides Access To Public Lands, Protects Outdoor Traditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, unveiled the Sportsmen’s Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation he’s championed to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts, reauthorize key conservation programs, improve access to public lands, and help boost the outdoor recreation economy.
“The number one issue for sportsmen across Read More
Hear The Gospel According To Mark At TOTH April 8
Letter To The Editor: Thanks For Daffodil Drive Success!
By ROSEMARY COYNE, MSN, RN
My name is Rosemary Coyne, MSN, RN. I am the executive director of the Los Alamos Visiting Nursing Service (LAVNS) Home Health and Hospice. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who made our 22nd Annual LAVNS Daffodil Drive such a success again this year. The funds we raise every year are used to help our hospice patients in need.
I have been here in Los Alamos just over a year, so this was my second opportunity to see the amazing work done by so many people. Not Read More
Nature Center: Los Alamos County Department Of Public Utilities Presents Water Is Life 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Jack Richardson shares the story of water Tuesday evening at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Jen Pelz discusses vertical challenges to water storage in the Rio Grande watershed Tuesday evening at the Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is bringing four speakers and a film to the Los Alamos Nature Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.
The evening starts with a discussion about local rivers and water issues by four speakers followed by a break with refreshments and a chance to meet the speakers. Afterward, they will show the documentary Read More
Obituary: Doris Jean (Graham) Pattillo March 15, 2017 – July 11,1926
DORIS JEAN (GRAHAM) PATTILLO March 15, 2017 – July 11,1926
Doris Jean (Graham) Pattillo died on March 15, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born July 11,1926 in McKinney,TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Albert Pattillo II (Greenville,TX), who died in Los Alamos on July 31, 2003.
She is survived by her two sons: James A. Pattillo III (Toledo,OH) and Stevan G. Pattillo (Jemez Springs,NM), grand children: Heather J. Pattillo (Portland,OR), Jessica L. Pattillo (Portland,OR), Margaret Z. Pattillo (New York City,New York). great-grand children: Forrest Read More
National Crime Victim’s Week April 2-8
For more information: Contact the Los Alamos Police Department, Victim Assistant, 505.663.3511 (Free service. No police report required.) This project is supported by a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Project subgrant awarded by the National Assocociation of VOCA Assistance Administrators under a Victims of CrimeAct (VOCA) grant from-Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Dept of Justice. Read More
