LAHS Band Practices For Parade Wednesday
COUNTY News:DOE Honors LANL’s Small Business Program
Acquisition Services Management Division Leader Doug McCrary, second from left holding a plaque, and members of LANL’s Small Business Program: Chris Fresquez, far left, Jim Carrigan, center, and James Kloeppel, far right, are shown with John McKinstry of RG Construction Services, second from right. Courtesy/LANL
- Successful mentoring partnership recognized
Los Alamos National Laboratory and RG Construction Services LLC in Rio Rancho received the fiscal year 2015 Mentor of the Year and Protégé of the Year awards, respectively, from the Department of
‘Bone And Joint Health In The Senior Population’ With Dr. Culley Christensen 3 p.m. Wednesday
Governor Announces Capture Of 100th DWI Fugitive
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the capture of the 100th DWI fugitive in New Mexico since the roundup began late last year.
In December, Martinez directed New Mexico State Police and the Department of Corrections Absconder Unit to track down and arrest DWI offenders – including repeat offenders and those who have killed or seriously injured families on the road – and have now skipped out on parole or probation and are hiding from the law.
“These captures send a strong message: If you drink and drive and try to avoid justice, you will not get away with it. Law enforcement Read More
Jeff Segler Of Los Alamos Troop 22 Named BSA’s National Artist
Jeff Segler of Boy Scout Troop 22 in Los Alamos named national artist of the Boy Scouts of America. Courtesy photo
The story of Scouting has been told through campfire tales, physical and digital photo albums, and official Boy Scouts of America paintings.
In history, only two men have created those official paintings: Norman Rockwell and Joseph Csatari.
Now a third has joined that colorful lineage. Jeff Segler, an Eagle Scout and former Philmont staffer who has been involved with Scouting for nearly 50 years, has been Read More
WIPP Update: Prestart Activities Continue
WIPP waste handling personnel review a procedure as part of prestart activities at WIPP. Courtesy/WIPPHeinrich Fights For More Resources For Counter Drug Efforts Along US-Mexico Border
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Dr. Richard Brody Briefs Los Alamos Daily Post On Fraud Issues Prior To LANL Talk At 3 p.m. Today
Dr. Richard G. Brody of Albuquerque stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post early this afternoon ahead of his scheduled 3-4 p.m. presentation for badge holders today at the Pete Domenici Auditorium at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Richard G. Brody stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post early this afternoon to discuss in general terms the topic of fraud in the workplace. Brody is presenting a talk on the topic for badge holders at 3 p.m. today at the Pete Domenici Auditorium at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More
Bee Deaths Threaten Summer Picnics And Barbecues
No bees, no food conference. Courtesy photoBees pollinate most of the world’s most common crops, including seasonal favorites such as peaches, asparagus, and cherries. But the U.S. is losing about a third of its bee colonies each year, alarming beekeepers, farmers and chefs along with environmental advocates. Environment
Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Fire On Rose Street
Los Alamos fire and police vehicles line Rose Street Monday night in response to a kitchen fire that initiated in the oven of a local residence. Safety tip: never leave food unattended while cooking on the stove or baking something in the oven. Photo by Victoria Rygh Read More
GOP House Candidate Sharon Stover Campaigns Door To Door Throughout District 43
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover greets resident Mr. Lockhart and family as she campaigns door to door Sunday with Pam Meyer on Grand Canyon in White Rock. Meyer explains that the goal is to knock on every door and speak with residents throughout the entire district before the November election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Tyrone, at left, the 5 lb. yorkie and official mascot of the Los Alamos Daily Post takes particular interest in the goings on Sunday after spotting the Lockhart family dog. New Mexico House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover, Read More
Los Alamos County Little League Baseball And Softball District All-Stars Results
Baseball 9-10 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Baseball 10-11 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Baseball 9-10 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Softball Seniors All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Softball 9-10 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos All Stars District champs on their way to State! Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos County Little League is proud to announce the results of the District All-Star Baseball and Softball tournaments this past weekend.
Los Alamos hosted the Girls District Softball tournament at the North Mesa Ball Fields. The District Baseball tournaments were played in Santa Fe.
District Read More
Community Invited To Book Signing Of Doomed To Cooperate, Edited By Siegfried Hecker, 7 p.m. Today
COMMUNITY News:
Bathtub Row Press announces the release of Doomed to Cooperate, edited by Siegfried Hecker.
The community is invited to attend the release celebration and book signing of this long-awaited title at 7 p.m., today in historic Fuller Lodge.
“This is a task that never ends, and Sig Hecker, who has done more than any other American to strengthen US and Russian scientific cooperation, tells us how critical it is for this nuclear work to be revived today.” — Sam Nunn, former US Senator and Co-Chairman of the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
The two-volume sets can be purchased Read More
No Streaming Broadcast Of Council Meeting Tonight
COUNTY News:
Because of a technical repair and replacement needed for Los Alamos County’s video streaming equipment, there will be no streaming broadcast of tonight’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
This malfunction only relates to streaming – there will still be a televised broadcast on PAC 8 television, and video capture for later playback on demand should still be available and posted on the County’s website after the meeting. Read More
July Cowboy Breakfast At Posse Lodge Sunday
Ribbon Cut At Paulina Gwaltney Photography
The Chamber of Commerce host a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Paulina Gwaltney Photography at 3500 Trinity Dr., Suite D1. From left, Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla, Bill Gwaltney Paulina’s husband), photographer Paulina Gwaltney and Chamber DIrector Nancy Partridge. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Scene from Wednesday’s ribbon cutting event at Paulina Gwaltney Photography at 3500 Trinity Dr., Suite D1. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Paulina Gwaltney, center, and her husband Bill chat with community Read More
Letter To The Editor: Response To Jody Benson
By ALAN WADLINGERState Police Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico During July
NMSP News:Daily Postcard: MPNHP Los Alamos Site Visitor Center
Daily Postcard: The Manhattan Project National Historical Park Los Alamos Site Visitor Center on 20th Street between Central Avenue and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Game Commission Lands In Federal Court Over Cougar Trapping
Cougar trap. Courtesy/APNM
APNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Arguing that the New Mexico State Game Commission violated the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) by authorizing cougar trapping that will harm endangered Mexican wolves and jaguars in New Mexico, The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Protection of New Mexico and longtime Mexican wolf enthusiasts Peter and Jean Ossorio filed a complaint in New Mexico federal court today.
The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the upcoming cougar trapping season—currently scheduled to begin Nov. 1, 2016— to protect these endangered species from Read More
