Juvenile Airlifted To Area Hospital Following Rollover Crash In Rendija Canyon Wednesday
LAPD News:
Los Alamos police responded to a call Wednesday of a possible rollover accident involving one vehicle in Rendija Canyon north of the shooting range.
Upon the officers arrival, they discovered a 2001 Ford Escape resting on its roof after rolling over. The individuals inside the vehicle were all juveniles. One juvenile was ejected from the vehicle and had to be flown to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
This case is active and the investigation into the crash is being conducted. There is nothing further to report at this time. Read More
Phone Scam Reported In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has received complaints from citizens about a phone scam that has been making the rounds in New Mexico communities for the past year and which appears to be actively occurring here with phone calls in Los Alamos.
In the latest version of the scam, residents receive a phone call and are informed there is a warrant out for their arrest because they had been summoned for jury duty and failed to appear. The caller then states aggressively that the resident needs to “pay for the fines over the phone” or “wire money to an account” and resolve a warrant fee to clear Read More
Zika Virus Hits New Mexico
Aedes aegypti in Tanzania. Photo by Muhammad Mahdi Karim/www.micro2macro.net
Staff Report:
The New Mexico Department of Health announced Wednesday a second confirmed case of the Zika virus in the state.
The first case was discovered in March in a 46-year-old Bernallilo County man who was infected while traveling in Central America. The second case, announced Wednesday, involves a 40-year-old Bernalillo County woman who aquired the virus while traveling to the Caribbean.
Zika virus disease has been in the news for several weeks now and has many individuals concerned. Zika Read More
LAFD Hydrant Testing Runs Through October
Fire hydrant flowing. Courtesy photo
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will be testing fire hydrants throughout Los Alamos County June through October.
The purpose of hydrant testing is to ensure that they will provide an adequate water supply for fire suppression and to flush out sediments that have accumulated in the water distribution system over the past year. These tests are part of the regular hydrant maintenance program and are done in conjunction with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
The community will see LAFD firefighters and vehicles Read More
Tuesday Marks Last Sleepover At Hans Bethe House
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClanahan discusses next steps for the Hans Bethe House during a special gathering Tuesday evening at the historic home on Bathtub Row. The ‘Fifth Tuesday’ event for local Kiwanians was hosted by Steven Girrens and his wife Sharon Stover who won the final night’s stay at the house before exhibits fill the rooms and it is opened to the public. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
At its annual gala, the Los Alamos Historical Society holds an “experience Read More
Coro de Camara Presents ‘Circle Of Life’
Coro de Camara. Courtesy photoStaff Report
The final Coro de Camara concerts of the season will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe and at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the United Church in Los Alamos.
The program, called “Circle of Life,” is a celebration in sung and spoken word. It touches upon the complexities, cycles, and ebb and flow that we experience on our journey through life.
Eric Whitacre’s lovely Five Hebrew Songs will be presented, along with stirring musical selections that deal with aspects of the human condition such as birth, Read More
DOE Releases Draft RFP For Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract
DOE News:Chandler: It’s About Neighborhoods
By CHRIS CHANDLER, CandidateAt the League of Women Voters Forum recently I expressed my commitment to improving Los Alamos while preserving its essential character.
In particular, I believe the health and personality of the community are rooted in its neighborhoods. Robust neighborhoods and strong relationships among neighbors make for a vibrant and healthy community.
The Comprehensive Plan should express the aspirations of the community as a whole and should be designed to foster the strong neighborhood concept. The current update of our Comprehensive Read More
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Looking For Butterflies
PEEC Amateur NaturalistScholarship Application Deadlines Approaching For Tribal Business & Nontraditional Students
LANLF News:Heinrich Raises Concerns Over Expanding Warrantless Government Surveillance In 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act
SENATE News:PEEC: Summer Family Evenings – The Final Frontier
The bright side of the moon, visible at the Los Alamos Nature Center at its first Summer Family Evening program Wednesday, June 8. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: Wisteria Blooms On Navajo Road
Daily Postcard: Wisteria Blooms on Navajo Road in Los Alamos. Photo by Jerry Beery Read More
Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Improve Behavioral Health System In New Mexico
CONGRESSIONAL News:Los Alamos Police Blotter May 25 To May 31, 2016
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
May 25 at 3:37 p.m. / Police arrested Raymond Garcia, 24, of Espanola and charged him with shoplifting and issued him a summons to appear in court. The estimated loss is less than $250. Police booking photo is not available.
May 25 at 7:59 a.m. / A 63-year-old Taos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on Central Avenue. The estimated loss is less than $250.
May 26 at 10:47 Read More
History On Tap At UnQuarked Thursday
LACDC News:
Join the Historical Society for History on Tap at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday at UnQuarked for an engaging discussion about the U.S. / Russian Laboratory-to-Laboratory interactions that began in 1992.
What evolved from these exchanges was cooperation that ultimately assured the safety and security of nuclear weapons and materials in a time of political and economic upheaval following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Scientists who participated in the lab-to-lab exchange will share their stories and lead the discussion.
UnQuarked Wine Room is at 145 Central Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest Announces Call For Science-Based Art Entries
LACDC News:
The Los Alamos ScienceFest has announced its call for entries for its sixth annual SMART Contest – a Science and Math-Based Art contest. A panel of local judges will select winners that will share in cash prizes.
Artists from around the world are called on to creatively demonstrate a scientific or mathematical concept, principle, or phenomena through artistic media including digital, drawing, photography, sculpture, performance, painting, fiber arts, etc.,” said Rose Evans, curator of the Los Alamos Creative District. “Prize winners will be selected for visual impact/interest, Read More
Dabney: DUIs Are Not Just For Drivers
By Attorney Philip J. DabneyNorth Fire Temporary Closure Order Issued
SFNF News:- Trail 92, Trail 91, Trail 36, Trail 37, Trail 37A, Trail 38; and
- Forest Road (FR) 330, FR 378, FR 138, FR 138A, FR 56, FR 52.
- Fire fighters assigned to the North Fire;
- Local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers in the performance of an official
Three-Car Crash On Trinity Causes Minor Injury
A three-car crash at approximately 1:45 p.m. Monday at 15th Street and Trinity Drive causes minor injuries to one individual seen here being helped into an ambulance for transport to Los Alamos Medical Center. Police said alcohol was not a factor in this crash. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Monday’s three-car crash at 15th Street and Trinity Drive. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
