Just One Thing To Do This Week: Determine The Root Of The Problem
By MARY BETH MAASSENDaily Post Reporter Spots Humpback Whales
On the final day of her vacation Monday in Antarctica, Los Alamos Daily Post reporter Kirsten Laskey photographs a citizen science data collection activity she took part in at Dallmann Bay. The team collected samples of phytoplankton, which are the organisms that krill feed on. The study is looking at whether climate change has any effect on phytoplankton populations. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Three humpback whales are spotted Monday morning while in route to Port Lockroy in Antarctica. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Voices Of Los Alamos Meets Jan. 22
COMMUNITY News:- Dec. 9 LWV citizen advocacy (Cristina)
- School Board unanimously passed the Immigration Policy and Regulations which give guidance to staff on how to implement the Immigrant Resolution that was passed last fall (Ellen).
- Jan. 10 LWV legislative preview where house and senate representatives gave a recap on the upcoming legislature (Elena/Barbara)
- Jan 14-21 Diversity week organized by One Los Alamos (see below for events).
Closing Briefs Filed In Landmark Education Lawsuit Against State Of New Mexico
NMCLP News:NM Representatives Break Stalemate On Fisher House
LEGISLATIVE News:Annual 8th Grade Washington, D.C Spring Break Trip
Last year Demitrius Sisneros showed kindness to his classmate Kent Teshima. After days of vigorous walking in DC, Kent’s legs were really hurting. They wanted no part of a wheelchair so his buddy Demitrius carried him all over DC for the next two days, including up and down the stairs of the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials! Courtesy photoNMED’s Technical & Regulatory Review Of Kirtland AFB’s RCRA Facility Investigation (RFI) Nears Completion
NMED News:Governor Announces $250,000 To Help NM Small Businesses Grow
Gov. Susana MartinezNew Mexico Film Office Announces HBO’s New Drama Series ‘Succession’ To Film In New Mexico
NMFO News:Daily Postcard: Frosty Landscape On Camp May Road
Daily Postcard: When the fog lifted late Tuesday morning, a frosty landscape was revealed on parts of Camp May Road and across Los Alamos Canyon … referred to as rime frost. Photo by Marc Bailey
Frosty landscape Tuesday morning on parts of Camp May Road and across Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Marc BaileyFBI Seeks Public Aid Regarding Sticky Finger Bandit
FBI News:The Wheat Ridge and Arvada Police Departments, and the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force are investigating a series of bank robberies in Colorado.
The suspect, who may have traveled to New Mexico, has been dubbed the “Sticky Finger Bandit.” In each robbery, he presented a threatening demand note and fled on foot. The suspect has not yet displayed a weapon in his robberies. In one instance the suspect wore a wig, and in another instance he wrapped adhesive bandages around his fingertips.
The suspect is described as a white male, 20 to 25 years of age, approximately 5’6” –
Scenes From Pinon Elementary School Science Fair
Pinon Elementary School held its annual Science Fair this morning in the gymnasium at the school in White Rock. The exhibits represented a great deal of research and many will be shown 1-2 p.m., Saturday at the County Science Fair at Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Lots of excitement as students wander through the science fair exhibits this morning at Pinon School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Instructional Assistant Angela Smelt checks out a toy car exhibit. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Mrs. Youssek’s second grade class shows lots of interest Read More
Heinrich Opposes House Short-Term Spending Bill Without Dream Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the proposed House Republican short-term spending bill:
“Members on both sides of the aisle have been working to reach agreement and meet our basic responsibilities, including veterans funding, disaster relief, and finally passing the Dream Act, but President Trump and his right-wing supporters in Congress seem intent on steering the country off a funding cliff. Their latest 30-day spending bill leaves bipartisan, must-pass Read More
Pearce Signs Amicus Brief Upholding First Amendment
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce signs the Amicus Brief. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce released the following statement after signing on to an Amicus Brief recommending the Supreme Court of the United States reverse the Ninth Circuit’s decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General, challenging the constitutionality of California’s Reproductive Freedom, Accountability, Comprehensive Care and Transparency (FACT) Act.
“The American people have a Constitutional right Read More
Obituary: Tom Capelli Jan. 10, 2018
TOM CAPELLI Jan. 10, 2018
Tom Capelli, at age 85 peacefully passed away Sunday, January 10, 2018 at his son’s home.
He leaves two children, daughter Cindy Capelli, son Steve Capelli, children’s mother Jean Capelli and two grandchildren; Ryan and Nick Capelli and many close friends.
Tom was born in California in 1932 and moved to Los Alamos in 1968 with his family to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He worked at LANL as an engineer from 1968 until he retired and moved up to Chama, New Mexico.
He was quite the inspiration for many boys who played baseball and grew up here in Los Alamos. He Read More
Udall To Lead Two Events On Indian Country Priorities In The Upcoming Farm Bill Reauthorization
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallLANB Replacing Drive-Up ATM At 1200 Trinity
LANB News:
Los Alamos National Bank will be replacing one of the drive-up ATMs at its 1200 Trinity Dr., location in Los Alamos. The current ATM has experienced a malfunction, but a new machine has been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible.
The walk up ATM located inside the entrance of the building and the other drive-up ATM at that location are both still available for use.
There also are six other LANB ATM locations in Los Alamos County along with several in Santa Fe, Espanola and Albuquerque for your convenience.
Visit the LANB website for more details: https://www.lanb.com/home/customer-service/atm-locations-home Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 10 – Jan. 15, 2018
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 against them.
JACOB ROMERO
Jan. 10 at 11:55 p.m. / Police arrested Jacob Romero, 32, of Alcalde in Espanola on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
ALLAN L. HOULE
Jan. 12 at 5:07 p.m. / Police arrested Allan L. Houle, 30, of Los Alamos in Santa Fe on an outstanding District Court Warrant.
CHARLES J. STERBA
Jan. 13 at 933 a.m. / Police arrested Charles J. Sterba, 59, of Los Alamos on N.M. 4 on Read More
Los Alamos Association Of Realtors Elects New Board
LAAOR 2018 Board of Directors, from left, Past President David Horpedahl, President Carrie Montoya-Pegg, President Elect Trish Maes, RANM Director Pearl White, Secretary Brian Tyson and Director Lance Eaton. Not pictured are Treasurer Jessica Hoffer and directors Sarah Keane and Jeanette Metzger-Thorp. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Association of REALTORS® (LAAOR) held its annual meeting this morning at UNM-LA.
Members elected their new Board of Directors for 2018 including new president Read More
Fabian Lepsch Tours Fire Station 4
Fabian Lepsch, 2, of Los Alamos and his grandmother had a fantastic visit Monday at Firestation 4. After meeting the fire station chief he was lead on a tour through the station by firefighters Allen and Josh. Both firefighters were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in showing Fabian how fire engines work and what they do. They placed Fabian in the driver seat and he seemed amazed. They introduced Fabian to the large firetruck, the grass firetruck and the ambulance. They told Fabian that they were both firefighters and that Allen is a Paramedic and Josh is an EMT. Firestation number 4 covers Read More