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Share Art And Family Time At Bathtub Row Nov. 27

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to use art and family time to create a fun memory not only to take home but also to help support several families in Los Alamos through Self Help Inc.

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op and local artist Sasha Scully have teamed up for a Nov. 27 event to raise money to help families in need this winter.

Bring the family and have some fun. Participants will paint two Christmas Tree ornaments, one to place on the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op Christmas Tree to sell and one to take home.

Painted Christmas ornaments will be sold for $5 each, Bathtub Read More

Onate NJROTC Upsets Los Alamos

NJROTC News:
 
Shooting their highest score of the season, Onate NJROTC upset Los Alamos NJROTC 900 to 876 last week in the National Air Rifle League.
 
Onate NJROTC was able to win despite averaging 6 points lower than Los Alamos NJROTC coming into this game.

Onate NJROTC finishes the season in fourth place in their Division with a 5-2 record. Onate NJROTC was led by Izabell Homer who shot a 245. The remaining contributing members were Sariah Salas, Angel Day and Damon Moran. Onate NJROTC is from Las Cruces and coached by Robert Rodriguez.

Snapping a three game win streak, Los Alamos NJROTC

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Parsons: Seeing The True Human Resource

By LEANNE PARSONS
Los Alamos
 
We hear the term Human Resources a lot, and HR departments are found at companies large and small.
 
But have you ever stopped to consider what the term really means?
 
William R. Tracey, in The Human Resources Glossary, defines Human Resources as: “The people that staff and operate an organization.” Businessdictionary.com states that it is the “scarcest and most crucial productive resource that creates the largest and longest lasting advantage for an organization. It resides in the knowledge, skills, and motivation
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Foster And Adoption Meeting At CBC Dec. 6

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CBC News:
 
Crossroads Bible Church at 97 East Road is hosting a foster and/or adoption information meeting with CYFD at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.
 
The community is invited to attend and learn more about the growing need for local foster families. Melony Espinoza, a placement worker (and foster parent) from the Rio Arriba County Office, will provide information and answer questions about the process to become a licensed foster or adoptive home.
 
For more information, contact Kim Looney at 918.576.9108.
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Obituary: Steven J. Martinez Sept. 12, 2016

STEVEN J. MARTINEZ Sept. 12, 2016
 
Steven J. Martinez, born Sept. 22 in Los Alamos, NM, passed away Sept. 12, 2016 from natural causes at his residence in Albuquerque.
 
Steven was proceeded in death by his mother, Coralyn Sue Martinez and his father, Willie Martinez, and Steve’s girlfriend, Lorrice Meredith.
 
He is survived by his son, Heath Wade, of Los Alamos, brother Wayne and wife Tember of Los Alamos, sister Mardell and husband Brian of Port Townsend, Washington and brother Tommy and wife Frances of Albuquerque.
 
Steven served in the US
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NMDOT Is Ready For Winter Weather

In 2015, NMDOT cews removed snow and ice from more than a million pass miles. Courtesy photo

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced this morning that crews are ready to clear the roads and highways as the state prepares for the winter weather season.

Last year, NMDOT crews removed snow and ice from more than a million pass miles.

“Safety is absolutely our number one priority,” NMDOT Secretary Tom Church said. “Our crews and equipment across the state are ready to respond to winter weather. When driving in ice and snow please take every precaution necessary to Read More

LAPS: Better Schools … Brighter Futures

LAPS News:
 
Jan. 3, 2017, the voters of Los Alamos will have the opportunity to build a brighter future for our students with their vote on a mail-in ballot for a $13 million construction bond that would not raise tax rates.
 
If approved, bond funds will (1) renovate Barranca Elementary School by replacing 60 percent of old classrooms, remove all portables, and significantly increase energy efficiency; (2) upgrade Mountain Elementary School by enclosing the 200 Wing and Hallway to 100 Wing, fix restrooms and the Nurse’s Office, and replace the
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Public Hearing On Judiciary Proposed Policy For Online Access To Court Records Dec. 6

NM SUPREME COURT News:

Attorneys and their staff, the press, and justice partners, including law enforcement and child welfare agencies, could be granted online access to electronic records in court case files under a proposal before the New Mexico Judiciary.

If adopted by the New Mexico Supreme Court, the proposal would permit approved users to view public records from their computer terminals 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a restricted access system operated by the Judicial Information Division.

Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal at a public hearing 9 a.m. Read More

Superintendent’s Thanksgiving Message To LAPS Staff

LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus

To Everyone at LAPS:

As we approach Thanksgiving this year, I am especially thankful for all of the staff, students, and families that make Los Alamos Public Schools so special!

I am in awe at how we are able to create classroom and school communities where students feel welcomed, where learning is valued, and where each individual’s special gifts are recognized – staff and students.

We live in a community that is not only located in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, it also has great schools that are getting better, safe neighborhoods, and caring Read More

County Adds American Legion Family Emblems To Los Alamos Service Organizations Sign

Anthony Lucero of Los Alamos County installs American Legion Family emblems on the service organizations sign near the airport Thursday as American Legion Auxiliary President Randi Moore looks on. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

American Legion Auxiliary President Randi Moore and Anthony Lucero of Los Alamos County Thursday in front of the newly installed American Legion Family emblems on the service organizations sign near the airport. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: The Value Of Solar

By KAREN PARAMANANDAM
Positve Energy Solar
 
A new study could change the way Los Alamos DPU compensates solar producers. We should tread carefully.
 

Last week, the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities hosted a hearing on how to quantify the benefits that solar energy creates for our community. 

This is a crucial question. We all know that harvesting New Mexico’s bountiful sunshine can create a cleaner environment, but many of the biggest advantages of solar energy are economic:

  • Creating jobs;
  • Boosting property values; and
  • Reducing energy costs. 
 
Still, the
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Showing Love To Los Alamos Teachers

The District Parent Council hosts a Teacher Appreciation Day Friday at projectY cowork Los Alamos in Central Park Square. From left, Melinda Gutierrez, Kelly Stewart, Ryn Herrmann, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Pam Miller and Suzette Fox. The teachers are treated to appetizers, gifts and goody bags thanks to sponsors including LAPS Credit Union, Zia Credit Union, LAPS Foundation, Aspen PTO, Barranca PTO, Chamisa PTO, Mountain PTO and LAMS PTO and projectY cowork. The special event was catered by Joann’s Rancho Casados restaurant. Courtesy photo

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Letter To The Editor: Giving Food, Giving Thanks

By MICHAEL PRATT
Los Alamos Scout Leader

This past Saturday I spent four hours at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos.

No, I was not at the bar. I was one of the many adult volunteers at the store entrance with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts asking you for your donations of non-perishable items to support LA Cares and to stock the shelves of our local food bank.

I’d like to share a couple of quick stories that reminded me why we were there.

First, there was the older gentlemen who filled two grocery carts full with more than 300 canned goods. With the help of two Smith’s employees, he wheeled the carts to us and Read More

Season Underway For LAHS Girl’s Basketball Teams

Becca Green splashes a free throw Saturday to put points on the board for the Toppers. Photo by Niccolo Snyder/ladailypost.com
 
By NICCOLO SNYDER
Student Intern
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos High School Girl’s Basketball teams battled Farmington in their first games of the season Nov. 19 in Griffith Gymnasium.

The day started off with the C team playing in the early afternoon. Hopes were high and so was the score of the C team’s first game as the LAHS players brutally beat the Scorpions 61-15.

With such a large margin of victory in the C game, the JV girls looked confident heading into Read More

County Eco Station: Holiday Collection Details

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Eco Station announces special collection dates during the Thanksgiving holiday:

Eco Station:

  • Closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.
  • Special collection date for those affected is Wednesday, Nov. 23.
  • Place trash and recycle roll carts out before 8 a.m.
  • The Eco Station will re-open Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m.

White Rock Convenience Center:

  • Closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.
  • The White Rock Convenience Center will re-open Saturday, Nov.. 26 at 8:30 a.m.

Call the Eco Station with questions or concerns at 505.662.8163. Read More

2016 Crop Walk/Turkey Trot Race Results

Participants in Sunday’s 2016 CROP/Turkey Trot on North Mesa. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Approximately 170 participants ran or walked in Sunday’s CROP/Turkey Trot 2.57 mile or 1.7 mile courses out on North Mesa starting at Los Alamos Middle School.

Below are the top 24 finishers in the 2.57 mile race:

1. Quinn Abfaltorer – 17:07

2. Ryan Smeltzer – 17:12

3. Wyatt Watson – 17:35

4. Sam Crooks – 18:16

5. Tom Stockton – 8:22

6. Zack Medin – 18:42

7. Roshan Prasad – 19:03

8. Zac Tobin – 19:16

9. Erik Leonard – 19:42

10. Lyle Cunningham – 19:45

11. Rae Garinella – 20:20

12. Steve Tobin – 21:15

13. Zack Leonard Read More

Hawks Wrestling Team Takes 1st At LAMS Tournament!

The Hawks Wrestling Team took 1st place this weekend at the Los Alamos Middle School Tournament. Taking 1st place at this tournament were Ben Gellis, Roman Ulibarri, Jerry Hartzol and James Rodriguez. Second place went to Josh Archuleta and Pete Archuleta. Third place went to Antonio Vigil, Damian Gonzales, Liam Harper, Lance Rivera, Matthew Campbell and Mateo Martinez. It was a great day for all Hawks Wrestlers. Way to go Hawks! Courtesy photo Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces Pull Together Effort To Help Families This Holiday Season

Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced a new Pull Together effort to collect food and toys for New Mexico kids and families this holiday season.
 
Thirty-three MVD offices, in partnership with CYFD, will collect canned goods, other non-perishable food and toys for families in need throughout the state.
 
“For some families, it’s just not possible to get everything they need for their children over the holidays,” Martinez said. “We wanted to do something about it this year, because we know how generous New Mexicans are, and
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