Obituary: Peter J. Adams Nov. 9, 2018
PETER J. ADAMS Nov. 9, 2018
Peter J. Adams died November 9, 2018 while out for a walk in Bend, Oregon. He was born in Hawkhurst, Kent, England.
Peter graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in mathematics and physics in 1963. During his undergraduate years, he spent summers at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory working on Project Sherwood, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, and two years at the National Nuclear Rocket Development Center, working on Project Rover.
He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. After graduating with a Ph. D in physics from the University of Oregon in Read More
Derby Dames Host Fundraiser At Tub Wednesday
NMSP: 2018 Thanksgiving C.A.R.E Operation
NMSP News:
During the Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (CARE) operation across all roadways within the state.
The goal of the traffic initiative is that a strong law enforcement presence will have a direct effect on the driving behaviors of motorists during the holiday weekend, and, thus, reduce the number of crashes and increase motorist safety.
The NMSP provided an increased patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts. Because of the increased volume of traffic during Read More
DALA Offers Photos With Santa Dec. 1-2
DALA will offer photos with Santa Claus 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy photo
DALA News:
Santa is making himself available for photos this weekend!
Saturday and Sunday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Duane Smith Auditorium, Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will offer audience members seeing “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” the chance to get their picture taken with Santa.
The cost is $5 for per photo. Photos will be taken with a digital camera and emailed to participants. Funds from the photo shoot will go toward DALA students’ Read More
Voices Of Los Alamos Meets Today
John L. House
COMMUNITY News:
John L. House, vice president of New Mexicans for Money Out of Politics, will speak at 6:30 p.m. today at the Unitarian Church during the monthly Voices of Los Alamos meeting.
New Mexicans for Money Out of Politics (NM MOP) is a non-partisan, grassroots organization whose mission is to remove the corrupting influence of money in politics and make government work for all the people of New Mexico and our country.
House will talk about New Mexicans with Money Out of Politics and American Promise, the national organization with whom Voices of Los Alamos partner working
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair At IHM Saturday Dec. 1
SFNF: Chaparral Prescribed Burn May Start Today
SFNF News:
To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin ignitions today, Nov. 26 on Chaparral piles to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
Weather permitting, crews are expected to treat up to 59 acres of the Chaparral piles, and may conduct treatments anytime between Nov. 26 and March 15, 2019 as conditions allow.
The Chaparral piles area is located along Forest Service Road 539, two to five miles south of the Rancho del Chaparral Read More
Farmington Holiday Traditions Have Deep Roots
Riverglo, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 30 in Farmington, features hundreds of traditional luminarias on the trails in Berg Park, along the Animas River. Courtesy/FarmingtonNM.org
Farmington News:
FARMINGTON—well known as the place where active families and outdoor lovers thrive—provides a unique holiday experience, complete with longstanding annual events that draw intrigue from locals and visitors.
Farmington’s annual events have deep roots, most dating back several decades. Each event offers an authentic glimpse into the culture and history of the area, as well as an experiential vacation that Read More
NMSP: Barricaded Suspect Arrested On Interstate 25
Orlando Lopez
NMSP News:
BERNALILLO COUNTY – At around 6:31 p.m. Saturday, New Mexico State Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Nissan pickup for a traffic violation. The traffic stop was on Tramway near Interstate 25.
The driver, Orlando Lopez, 56, of Albuquerque refused to exit his vehicle. Lopez armed himself with a knife and barricaded himself inside his vehicle. State Police Crisis Negotiators and Tactical Team were called in to assist, and east and westbound lanes on Tramway and I-25 were closed.
After hours of negotiations, Lopez was arrested and taken into custody. Read More
LAYSL U15 Boys LA Bomb Take 2nd At Bernalillo
Los Alamos Youth Soccer League U15 Boys LA Bomb competed Nov. 17 and took second place in the Annual Gaylord Sheppard Memorial Soccer Tournament at Bernalillo Soccer Complex. Photo by RMOrtiz
Members of the Los Alamos Youth Soccer League U15 Boys LA Bomb and a young friend. Photo by RMOrtiz Read More
Obituary: Jerry F. Davis Nov. 22, 2018
JERRY F. DAVIS Nov. 22, 2018
Jerry F. Davis, 88, affectionately known by her family as GG, a resident of La Mesilla, passed on Thursday, November 22, 2018. She passed peacefully surrounded by more than 40 family members and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy, son, Max and special grandson Ray Martinez; mother Ann Neunlist; sisters, Ann Duncan and Dixie Sandlin.
Surviving her is her daughter Vici and husband Danny Castaneda; grandsons Wayne and his children, Krystal (Skye) Audree, Nevaeh, Sierra, Melvin, Angel (Dom); David and wife Vanessa and their children, Kianna Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Clouds Color Sky Saturday
Daily Postcard: Pastel colored clouds spotted Saturday in the sky above the Los Alamos County Municipal Building on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Welcome New Pricing Preferences For Northern NM Businesses Contracting With LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján welcomed a new agreement for procurement opportunities for northern New Mexico businesses contracting with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Under LANL’s new management and operating (M&O) contract between Triad National Security, LLC and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, that went into effect Nov. 1, there continues to be a pricing preference Read More
Fr. Glenn: Embracing The Ideal
By Rev. Glenn JonesFirst, a quick note of thanks to all assisting us at IHM with our Angel Tree … providing gifts and clothing to needy children. We have had some 1,100 requests this year from various agencies in our area, so any help you can provide is much appreciated.
In that vein, if you’d ever like to aid IHM’s efforts to help the local poor (especially in the winter season when needs are more dire), you can always surf to our IHM Christian Concern Committee page to contribute; the most recent financial statement is there so you can see the assistances Read More
Scenes From 2018 Affordable Art Show
Scene from the 2018 Affordable Art show held Friday and Saturday at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. The Affordable Arts show has become a shopping tradition here in Los Alamos. With so many local and regional artists on display, shoppers will find beautiful, unique gifts. This holiday season, the Art Center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sundays; Exceptions: Dec. 8, open until 6 p.m.; closing at 1 p.m. on Christmas eve and New Year eve; closed on Christmas and New Year Days. Photo by Ken Hanson
Scene from the Affordable Art show. Photo by Ken Hanson
SceneNew Mexico House Republicans Elect New Leadership
HOUSE GOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico House Republican Caucus has selected its leadership team for the 54th Legislature.
Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) will serve as the Floor Leader, Rep. Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) as House Republican Whip, and Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) as the House Republican Caucus Chair.
Rep. Townsend was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2014. Before his service in the Legislature, Rep. Townsend spent his career in the energy industry, retiring in 2012. He also served on the board of directors of a publicly traded energy company Read More
Scenes From 2018 Small Business Saturday
Petree Gardens gets into the holiday spirit during the 2018 Small Business Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Petree Garden staff Satchel Smith, General Manager Laural Hardin, Jeremy Smith and Ocean Smith greet customers to the garden center during Small Business Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Village Arts Employee Alicia Gore rings up a purchase for Brandi Engeman and her daughter Romilly during Small Business Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Fuller Lodge Art Center Gallery Manager Lauren Sherwood takes part in Small Read More
SFNF: Cattle Guard Installation On Jemez Ranger District Postponed Until Spring
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest officials postponed the installation of cattle guards on Forest Road 105 (Sulfur Creek Road) and Forest Road 106 (Thompson Ridge Road) until spring.
Installation was originally planned the week of Nov. 12, but is postponed until forest officials can ensure emergency access during construction.
The plan is to complete the project ahead of the next grazing season.
Public notification will be made as soon as new installation dates are determined. Once the project begins, the forest roads will be impassible from approximately 9:30 a.m. to Read More
Delancey Street Christmas Tree Lot Now Open
Delancey Street is selling Christmas Trees in the lot adjacent to the Los Alamos Elks Lodge 2083 at 16th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Delancey Street Christmas Trees on sale in the lot adjacent to the Los Alamos Elks Lodge 2083 at 16th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Cars spotted Saturday topped with Christmas Trees in front of Boomerang at 1247-A Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Be Aware … Share The Forest With Wild Animals
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Winter is fast approaching, and hard times may be ahead for some forest animals.
Heavy snows and extended periods of bitter cold can take a toll on many forest creatures. Winter mortality is nothing to be concerned about since it has been occurring for ages.
What has not been occurring for quite as long; however, is the increased amount of human activity on the forest. Forest officials highly encourage visitors to enjoy the great outdoors, but to also be aware of the surroundings. Besides preparing for the weather, forest users need to be aware of what they should do should they Read More