Luján Statement On Orlando Shooting
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office Of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Sunday after a mass shooting in an Orlando nightclub.
“Today our nation grieves in the wake of shocking news that 50 people were killed and more than 50 people were injured in a mass shooting in Orlando. This heinous crime has left us searching for answers and in the coming days we will learn more behind the motivation, which was no doubt rooted in hatred.
“In a month when our country celebrates the contributions of the LGBT Read More
No June Meeting For Local Democratic Party
DPLA News:Daily Postcard: Sunset At Summer Concert
Daily Postcard: Sunset at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Patricia Dentler Read More
NMED Cabinet Secretary Visits Los Alamos Daily Post
New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn visits the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office on Central Avenue recently following a meeting at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn with his Communications Director Allison Majure during a recent visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office on Central Avenue. Majure is a Los Alamos resident and most recently worked for the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
DOE’s Environmental Management Hosts Community Day For Legacy Cleanup Work AT LANL 3-5 p.m. Today
EM-LA News:
The Environmental Management’s Los Alamos Field Office invites the public to meet with Solicitation officials to discuss the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.
The Solicitation team is seeking public input for consideration for the final RFP.
The meeting is 3-5 p.m. today, June 13, in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3 on third floor of Los Alamos at the Mesa Library, 2400 Central Ave.
RSVP by email to annette.russell@em.doe.gov, mike.gardipe@em.doe.gov or steven.horak@em.doe.gov or call 505.665.5658. For Read More
LAHS’s Wilbur Wang Is Rotary Student Of The Year
Rotarian Vince Chiravalle recently introduced Student of the Year Wilbur Wang to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Wang was selected as one of nine students from the Class of 2017 for his exceptional GPA and particularly for his community service as a youth leader to Café Scientifique; as a tutor in math, sciences and German; and as a volunteer in church mission work. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Hilltalkers speech and debate team, the LAHS tennis team, and an award-winner in the DOE Science Bowl. Wang is pictured with his mother and with Margo Batha, his most influential teacher, Read More
Mass-Shootings In U.S. Since January 2009
A first anniversary rememberance ceremony of the Fort Hood massacre. Courtesy/commons.wikimedia.org
HSNW News:
Between 2008 and 2013, the FBI used a narrow definition of mass shootings – limiting the designation “mass shootings” to incidents in which an individual (in a handful of cases, more than one individual) “kills four or more people in a single incident (not including the shooter), typically in a single location.”
In 2013, the FBI changed its definition, moving away from “mass shootings” to identifying an “active shooter” as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting Read More
Pickling Class At Trinity On The Hill June 16
A jar of bread-and-butter pickles. Courtesy/wikipedia
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a Pickling Class 1-3:30 p.m., Thursday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church.
Four spaces remain open for this class but those interested in attending must register by Wednesday by calling the Extension Office at 505.662.2656. Read More
Pet Of The Week: Mico The Dog
Mico the dog. Courtesy photo
Mico the dog. CourtesyLos Alamos Football Club Finishes 3rd At Kelvin Norman Memorial Soccer Tournament
Atomic City United in Denver. Front row from left, Dakota Duran, Ben Rees, Trystan Osburn, Malcolm Carr, Jesse Prime, Cade Cummins and Christopher Koh. Back row from left, Coach Wolfgang Runde, Danny Castano, Adam Listwan, Alex Bullock, Kaoru Shimada, Cid Rice, Christopher Blue and Coach Mike Prime. Photo by Tom Shimada
Coach Runde strategizes at halftime. Photo by Tom Shimada
Letter To The Editor: Response To ‘A Mountain Of Reasons To Abolish Office Of Sheriff’
By Sheriff Marco LuceroAs your Sheriff I have done my best to enhance public safety in our community. I was told when I first ran for office that politics is dirty business, and I replied, I’m not a politician; I’m a law enforcement officer. It is disappointing when members of our community wrongfully label you as a raving, power seeking and anti-government extremist. Boy, I surely didn’t expect that when I ran to be your Sheriff.
For those of you who know me and what I hold true to, you know that I have done my best to keep a calm professional demeanor. I respect a person’s right to write Read More
Possible Quorum Notice For Solar Tree Dedication
COUNTY News:Leadership Los Alamos Profile: Heather Garcia
2015-16 Leadership Los Alamos program graduate Heather Garcia. 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 Read More
CBP Seizes 14 Rolls Of Contraband Bologna
Fourteen rolls of Mexican bologna found in vehicle. Courtesy/CBP
BORDER PATROL News:
EL PASO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Agriculture Specialists working at the El Paso, Texas area port of entry Thursday seized 14 rolls of Mexican bologna.
Bologna is a prohibited product because it is made from pork and has the potential for introducing foreign animal diseases to the U.S. pork industry.
The seizure was made at approximately 9 a.m. at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing after a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado with New Mexico license plates
Daily Postcard: Honey Island Swamp Band Plays Pond
Daily Postcard: The Honey Island Swamp Band performing Friday Night At Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter To The Editor: Disappointed With Lack Of Respect
By APRIL NOLANSaturday afternoon as I was leaving my home on Rover Boulevard near Grand Canyon, I was surprised to see two police cars with lights on approaching. I quickly realized, however, that a hearse (also with lights flashing) was following the police, and that the three vehicles were leading a funeral procession.
I pulled over to the side of the road to show my respect for the deceased and the mourners.
As the procession continued to pass going the other direction, I glanced into my rearview mirror and was surprised to see two vehicles behind me, proceeding as if nothing were amiss. Read More
Lap Dog Rescue Hosts Adoption Event June 18
LDRNM News:Triatomics Splash n’ Dash #1 Results
Happy finisher. Courtesy photoLetter To The Editor: Apparently Council Deems Sheriff To Be A Mere Puppet
By JOEL M. WILLIAMSLos Alamos County Code 304.4: The Sheriff shall have those powers and duties assigned to sheriffs by state statutes, including the powers of a peace officer, but the Sheriff shall not duplicate or perform those duties in this Charter or by ordinance or resolution assigned or delegated to the County’s Police Department.
Via “resolution assigned“, Council deems that it “can” delegate any and, indeed, all of the sheriff’s duties to the Police Department as it so chooses! Vise versa? (Sounds like a Police-Council-Sheriff Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Elects New Officers
Newly elected Leadership Los Alamos Officers, from left, Chair-elect Brian D’Andrea, Secretary Katie Thwaits and Chair Terry B. Priestley. Debbie Reiss, not pictured, was re-elected to serve as treasurer. The new officers were elected at the organization’s annual meeting held Thursday at the home of Sharon Stover in White Rock. Libby Carlsten, Devon Durrer and Jorge Maldanodo also were appointed to the Board of Directors during the meeting. Photo by Sharon Stover
Members of the 2016-17 Leadership Los Alamos Board of Directors with Dawn and Art Brown, center. Read More
