Training Reveals Marijuana Wax Lab Dangers
Props for marijuana wax lab training Monday at the LAFD training center on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comScenes From Thursday’s Nexus Installation
Workers install the Nexus statue Thursday at the Los Alamos Golf Course. The statue was moved from its previous location, at the triangle where Trinity Drive and Central Avenue diverge, to make way for a roundabout. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from Thursday’s installation of the Nexus statue at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Scene from Thursday’s installation of the Nexus statue at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from Thursday’s installation of the Nexus statue at the Read More
Councilor Column: About Our Incorporated County
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Councilor
What aspect of Los Alamos County makes us different from the city of Santa Fe and the city of Albuquerque, yet similar to the cities of San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Philadelphia and Anchorage?
The cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque reside on a portion of Santa Fe and Bernalillo counties, but San Francisco, and the rest of the list are combined city-counties, as is Los Alamos County. We are unique in this respect in New Mexico, so when I go around the state and mention that I am a Los Alamos County councilor, my fellow office holders look at Read More
LAMC Advisory Board Elects New Officers
Members of the Los Alamos Medical Center Advisory Board elected new officers during Thursday’s monthly meeting at the hospital. Front row from left, Dr. Monica Snowden and Dr. Jesse Knight. Back row from left, Dr. Barbara Van Eeckhout, outgoing chair Kendra Henning, new chair John Bretzke, new vice chair Chuck McCullough, Kelly Myers, Geoff Rodgers and not pictured, Carol Clark. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Profile: Jeremy Smith
Leadership Los Alamos 2015-16 graduate Jeremy Smith. Photo by Martha Katko
LLA News:
Enrollment is open through June 25 for the Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2017 and everyone is welcome to apply.
Between now and then, the Los Alamos Daily Post is publishing a series of Q&A profiles on recent LLA graduates who talk about their experience in the program.
Leadership Los Alamos is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization founded to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos community, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities Read More
It Was A Craig Martin Experience At The Pond Tuesday
Craig Martin Experience played the Pond Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Aaron Anderson, keyboards; Rob Heineman, bass; John Frary, drums. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Carl Hagelberg blows. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Mike Rogers, guitar, Quinn Marksteiner, alto saxophone, Carl Hagelberg, trumpet; Craig Martin, tenor saxophone. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comGet A Taste Of Knowledge Tuesday
TALES OF OUR TIMES: Time To Teach Civic Statistics
Tales of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Time To Teach Civic Statistics.
I’ve never been much for bumper-sticker slogans, because answers to anything are not five-words simple. Rule #1: Never say never.
One fine day I found myself locked in Santa Fe traffic behind a bumper sticker as sage as Obi-Wan Kenobi of “Star Wars” fame. The wise sign said: Don’t Believe Everything You Think. …First came a small twinkle. Then meanings came clear as stars at nightfall. A constellation or two took shape. And so this column.
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‘Prince Of Bebop’ Greg Abate Plays Pond 7 p.m. Today!
‘Prince Of Bebop’ Greg Abate Plays Pond 7 p.m. Today! Courtesy photoA traveling jazz master, Greg Abate returns to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today.
Greg plays around about 225 shows a year, all over the world. He’s been dubbed the “Prince of bebop” by the Washington Post and is one of the top saxophonists in the world. His music is mostly bebop and modern jazz fusion; the sound made famous by his early influences, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Paul Desmond.
After high school in Rhode Island, Greg studied and graduated from the famed Berklee School Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Parent’s Opinion
By PAUL C. DOWDENI have always kept my opinions to myself. Now it’s time to speak out.
I was stuck with a custody situation that required me to pay all expenses as all fathers got in the 1990’s. That didn’t matter; I got six months of custody per year with my young daughter. I paid all the travel across the country several times a year, it was all worth it, money means nothing compared to being a great parent.
I work at the Lab so daycare was most important. It meant that I could afford her Mother’s mistakes but daycare actually was good for her socialization.
After trying a few daycare facilities Read More
UWNNM Announces 2016 Funded Partners
Courtesy photoBathtub Row Press Releases New Book On US-Russian Lab-To-Lab Cooperation
Dr. Siegfried Hecker
BOOK RELEASE News:
Join the Los Alamos Historical Society, Dr. Siegfried Hecker and contributing authors for the release of Doomed to Cooperate 7-9 p.m., June 28 in Fuller Lodge.
This new title from Bathtub Row Press presents the story of the US-Russian lab-to-lab cooperation that spanned more than two decades.
Doomed to Cooperate: How American and Russian Scientists Joined Forces to Avert Some of the Greatest Post–Cold War Nuclear Dangers tells the remarkable story of nuclear scientists from two former enemy nations, the United States and Russia, who reached across Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 27
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
To attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings, contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information.
Children are attracted by activity and heavy equipment. For safety Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Sheriff
By HOLLY BATESBlack Bear Captured On Barranca Mesa
This black bear is spotted Thursday afternoon in a tall cherry tree on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
NMG&F Ofc. John Martsh aims a tranquilizer gun at the bear in an effort to safely capture her for relocation. Photo by Ken Hanson
LAPD Ofc. Tim Lonz and Animal Control Ofc. Tom Beyer hold the groggy bear with a control pole so NMG&F Ofc. John Martsh can administer more sedative. Photo by Ken Hanson
NMG&F Ofc. John Martsh checks the age of the bear and determines she is about 18 months old. LAPD Ofc. Tim Lonz holds the bear’s head. Photo by Ken Hanson
From left, LAPD Officers Read More
Scenes From Thursday’s Solar Tree Dedication
Local officials and artist Eric Thelander cut the ribbon Thursday to dedicate the new Solar Tree sculpture in the west plaza of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building on Central Avenue. Blustery weather added to the excitement of the event. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members begin gathering at Thursday’s dedication ceremony of the Solar Tree sculpture recently installed in the west plaza of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The Solar Tree sculpture created by artist Eric Thelander is now completely installed Read More
Governor Requests Federal Damage Assessments In Communities Affected By The Dog Head Fire
Gov. Susana MartinezLos Alamos County Little League Starts Strong In District Playoffs
SPORTS News:2016 Los Alamos County Little League All-Stars:
DEA Warning To Police, Public: Fentanyl Exposure Kills
DEA News:Daily Postcard: Orange Asiatic Lily
Daily Postcard: Orange Asiatic Lily (Lilium) blooms at a residence on Walnut Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
