Unauthorized Drone Flights Prohibited In LANL Restricted Airspace … Including ‘No Drone Zone’
Map of FAA restricted airspace above Los Alamos National Laboratory (R-5101) and additional No Drone Zone (in red). Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Program at Los Alamos the model for other nuclear sites
Los Alamos National Laboratory, in collaboration with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has deployed a system to counter all unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over its restricted airspace and an additional FAA designated “No Drone Zone.”
The system is Government authorized and is currently in an operational Read More
Three Luján Bills To Combat Opioid Crisis Pass House
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujánLos Alamos National Bank Celebrates 55th Anniversary
Los Alamos National Bank CEO John Gulas slices the anniversary cake Tuesday in the lobby of the bank to celebrate its 55th Anniversary. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
Los Alamos National Bank celebrates 55th Anniversary June 12, 2018. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com LANB News:
Let Cooler Heads Prevail: What To Do About Unattended Animals In Cars
From the Staff of Philip J. Dabney, P.C.
New Mexicans, better than anybody else, know how dangerous heat can be. Because of this, we bring extra water on hikes, we are grateful for any precipitation, and we carefully plan our activities on hot days. However, we still hear tragic tales of pets left unattended to suffer heat stroke in hot cars while their owners are out shopping. Despite knowing how dangerous heat can be, many New Mexicans often do not realize just how hot a car can get in such a short span of time. On an 80° Fahrenheit day, the cabin of a car can easily reach 120° Fahrenheit within 10 minutes. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Let’s Update School Dress Codes To Reflect 21st Century Values
By LAURA MULLANEThis week, 75 parents, students, and recent graduates of the Los Alamos Public School system sent a letter to the superintendent and school board expressing concern that the dress codes at the individual schools as they are currently written and enforced unfairly target girls with the following negative consequences:
- It sexualizes girls at a young age.
- It publicly humiliates them.
- It sends the message that it is acceptable for adult teachers and staff—including adult men—to judge their clothing choices and, by extension, their bodies. We
Councilor Recall Petition Case Remains Undecided
Los Alamos County Councilors Antonio Maggiore and Susan O’Leary chat before Monday’s hearing in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Attorney Jack Hardwick, left, speaks with his client Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss, right, and Los Alamos resident George Chandler Monday afternoon prior to a hearing in Santa Fe on recall petitions filed against Reiss and two other councilors. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comThe fate of Read More
Celebrate Father’s Day With Culture And Nature Picnic
The third Culture and Nature community picnic is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17 at Los Luceros Historic Site. To celebrate Father’s Day, families can participate in a fishing workshop and enjoy their own picnics. Other activities include a Curanderismo presentation and tours of the property. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Celebrate Father’s Day by learning to fish at a family fishing workshop. Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, New Mexico Historic Sites and Amigos de Los Luceros for this fun and free community event and picnic at Los Luceros Historic Read More
Obituary: James Jim Patrick Borrego Feb. 20, 1965 – June 11, 2018
JAMES JIM PATRICK BORREGO Feb. 20, 1965 – June 11, 2018
On the afternoon of June 11, 2018, the angels came to lead our brother, James Jim Patrick Borrego into paradise.
Jim was born on February 20, 1965 in Los Alamos, to Tony and Jessie Borrego. He was a lifelong resident of White Rock and the second of four sons. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1983 and later from ITT Tech in Albuquerque. He then began his career at LAHS in the electronics department and after 25 years, planned his retirement at the end of June, prior to him falling ill in the early spring.
Jim lived a quiet life dedicated Read More
Inaugural Free Summer Lunch Program Begins
Chef Pena and Sous Chef Sous Chef Scott prepare the inaugural FREE Summer Lunch program offering for Los Alamos. Monday, Chartwells team members at Chartwells, the food service provider for Los Alamos Public Schools served more than 140 lunches for youth in the community. The FREE food program is open to all youth in or visiting the community. Local day care or youth programs can contact Chef Holsapple to reserve larger orders for youth groups. Food is distributed noon to 1:15 p.m., Monday through Friday at Aspen Elementary School. Youth will receive a free, sack lunch and additional snacks for Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum: Darwin And Beyond
Chick Keller
LAFASF News:
On Wednesday, June 20, Chick Keller presents the third talk in the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum summer series. The title of Keller’s talk is “Darwin and Beyond”. The theme of the 2018 Summer Series is “Purposeful Evolution”.
Our current understanding of how the Earth came to be filled with different, but apparently related, animals is that they evolved from simple organisms to the very complex ones we see today. Thus, complex life (including humans) appeared gradually through evolution. However, current theories of evolution seem to say that this process is Read More
County: Residents Invited To Apply For Newly Created Community Development Advisory Board
COUNTY News:
Residents are invited to apply for a new Community Development Advisory Board. The new board was created by the County Council in May and tasked with making recommendations to the Council regarding the development, implementation and enforcement of County property maintenance codes within the corporate boundaries of the County.
Seven members are needed to fill the board. They will serve a three-year term. The application period will close at 5 p.m., June 18.
The Council is expected to appoint Board members at its Council meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 in Council Chambers. Read More
Cody Ulrich Joins Los Alamos Police Department As Emergency Management Specialist
Cody Ulrich has joined the Los Alamos Police Department as an Emergency Managment Specialist. A native of Santa Fe, he has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from Colorado State University. Ulrich is working on evacuation plans and mutual aid agreements under the direction of Emergency Management Cmdr. Beverley Simpson. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Ute Park Fire: Final Update … 92 Percent Contained
EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION:Local Speech And Debate Team Ends Stellar Season
The JMHS Duo Interpretation Team of Annika Davenport and Caleb Schultz visit with other teams before a competition round at the New Mexico District Tournament in March at Albuquerque Academy. Courtesy photoEspañola Mayor Javier Sanchez: Federal Government Should Set An Example On Opioids
By JAVIER SANCHEZLetter To The Editor: Another View
By ANNA DILLANELetter To The Editor: Thanks For LA Pride
By STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARDDist. 43 Representative
I’d like to take this time to thank our Los Alamos County Council for declaring the second week of June the first ever Los Alamos Pride Week!
Our community has always, when faced with discrimination whether sexual or marriage equality, stood up on the right side.
I invite every Los Alamosan to join us for the Pride Festival on June 15 at Fuller Lodge, to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community members and show the world that Los Alamos is a place of love and acceptance of all people.
Los Alamos County Council Approves Proclamation Restricting Sale And Use Of Certain Fireworks
Newly appointed Los Alamos County Council Morrie Pongratz presents a proclamation Tuesday evening to Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland declaring extreme fire conditions exist in the County and imposing restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comLos Alamos County Councilors approved a proclamation Tuesday evening during their regular meeting declaring extreme fire conditions exist in the County and imposing restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks.
Under the Read More
Soaring Gas Prices Lead Drivers To ‘Dump The Pump’
APTA News:Scenes From Safety Town At Mountain School
Los Alamos Police Ofc. James Keane guides a young cyclist during Tuesday morning’s Safety Town activities at Mountain Elementary School. More than 100 incoming kindergarten students are participating in the program, which runs through Friday. Safety Town is designed to teach participants safety in areas ranging from what to do in case of a fire to stranger danger. Watch for more photos and news from Safety Town later in the week. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Department dispatchers Seth Martinez, left, and Mario Pratti show Safety Town participants Read More