Bandelier Builds Rustic Bus Shelter In White Rock
The rustic bus shelter adjacent to the White Rock Visitors Center on N.M. 4 is nearly complete. The shelter is funded by Bandelier and designed for people taking the Atomic City shuttle to the national monument. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The design of the rustic shelter complements the rustic style of structures at Bandelier. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Wednesday’s Drywall Mud Spill Clogs Commuter Traffic
Traffic began backing up on N.M. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday between Rover Boulevard and the Truck Route following an unsecured load that spilled 15 5-gallon buckets of drywall mud onto N.M. 502. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Traffic also began backing up around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on the Truck Route following the drywall mud mishap on N.M. 502. State police located the elusive truck driver in Espanola and cited him for driving with an unsecured load. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
N.M. 502 Has Reopened
NEWS Alert:
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris just told the Los Alamos Daily Post that N.M. 502 has reopened at the site of this afternoon’s paint spill.
It turns out that what was thought to be white paint was actually drywall mud.
The driver left the scene and was located in Espanola. He was cited for driving with an unsecured load and may receive other charges.
Morris advises drivers to use extreme caution as the roadway is very slick, and if it rains, it will become more so. Read More
News Alert: Paint Spill Near Totavi Snarls Traffic Flow!
News Alert:
Approximately 50-75 gallons of white paint spilled from a vehicle traveling eastbound on N.M. 502 leaving Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris said that the spill occurred at the blind spot before Totavi near the twin tanks. Traffic is being routed into the slow lane.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation just arrived on scene to begin cleanup operations, which may further impede traffic flow.
Police are urging motorists to slow down and exercise extreme caution while traveling through this area. Read More
Katherine’s Restaurant In White Rock Sells At Auction
Katherine’s Restaurant at 121 Longview Dr. sold today at auction. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc. successfully bid today on Katherine’s Restaurant on Longview Drive in White Rock Village.
The auction occurred at noon today on the steps of the Los Alamos Justice Center. It drew two bidders for the property, which has been vacant for several years. Los Alamos National Bank bid $50,875 and LAHP bid $51,000. The most recent appraisal on Katherine’s Restaurant set the value at $115,000.
LAHP Board Member James Chrobocinski
Heinrich Celebrates National Park Service Anniversary
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, released the following statement on the 99th anniversary of the National Park Service Aug. 25.
“Our national parks not only celebrate some of the most beautiful natural places in our country, they are also part of the fabric of our democracy. For nearly 100 years, the National Park Service has managed the treasured places that our families go to year after year to relax, explore, and learn about our Read More
Los Alamos Concert Association’s Ann McLaughlin Presents Upcoming Season Details At Rotary
Ann McLaughlin, artistic director of the Los Alamos Concert Association, speaking Tuesday at the Los Alamos Rotary Club about the association’s upcoming season of ’70 Years of World Class Artists.’ Photo by Doug Wilson Read More
New LANL Foundation CEO Unveils Plans For Future
Jenny Parks
LANL News:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation Executive Director Jenny Parks Interviewed On New LANL Community Connections Podcast
A Community Connections podcast episode that features the new CEO of the LANL Foundation, Jenny Parks, has just been released by the Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Programs Office.
Parks discusses her diverse professional background and the Foundation’s plans for the future with Carole Rutten, deputy director of community programs at LANL. Parks joined the Foundation as CEO in January, 2015, after serving as CEO of the New Mexico Read More
Community Health Profile Survey Ends Aug. 28
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Community Health Profile Survey ends Aug. 28.
Community members are encouraged to participate in the short survey in order for the Health Council to identify emerging needs. The link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GJ9XKJW.
This survey will benefit most by reaching a wide range of people, in order to assist in identifying the emerging needs of the local community.
The Los Alamos Community Health Council is a group of service providers and interested parties who support the development and implementation of health services
State Police Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints In September
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of September.
“Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities,” a police spokesman said. “This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers Read More
Hilltopper Baseball Golf Fundraiser Sept. 26
Extension Service Holds Food Drying Class
Los Alamos Teens Take Mission Trip To Haiti
Cade Yost, right, of Los Alamos makes new friends with teenagers from Haiti. Courtesy photoCHURCH News:
This summer, a group of 13 teenagers and adults from First Baptist Church of Los Alamos Youth Group headed to Haiti on a week-long mission trip.
The team spent the mornings visiting 10 girls living in a handicapped home and planting fruit trees for residents in the local community. Their afternoons were a little more chaotic as they partnered with a local church to run a Vacation Bible School for more than 800 local children. The team sang songs with the kids, performed skits and played lots of Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff Attends NMSA Conference
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero, left, with National Sheriffs Association President Sheriff Danny Glick in Ruidoso. Courtesy photo
LACSO News:
Last week Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero attended the New Mexico Sheriffs Association Conference in Ruidoso.
Members had several meetings concerning upcoming legislation, advanced training and issues regarding the Office of the Sheriff. There were VIP’s in attendance including the National Sheriffs Association President Sheriff Danny Glick, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas and a surprise appearance by Gov. Susana Read More
Ray McGovern On Putin, Russia & Ukraine Aug. 28
Ray McGovern
CIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents the lecture by Ray McGovern, ‘Nyet Means Nyet’ – A Redline on Ukraine, 5-7 p.m., Friday at The Forum, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. in Sana Fe.
McGovern came from his native Bronx to Washington in the early 1960s as an Army infantry/intelligence officer and then served as a CIA analyst for 27 years, from the administration of John F. Kennedy to that of George H. W. Bush. His duties included chairing National Intelligence Estimates and preparing the President’s
Heinrich Makes Tickets Available To New Mexicans To Watch Simulcast Of Pope Francis Address To Congress
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Pope Francis during the canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II April 27, 2014. Couresy/wikipedia.com
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. is encouraging New Mexicans interested in attending the outdoor simulcast of Pope Francis addressing a Joint Session of Congress Thursday, Sept. 24, to contact his Washington, D.C. office for tickets.
Pope Francis will be the first Pope to address a joint meeting of Congress. Heinrich will be allotted 200 tickets for the simulcast on the West Front grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
“This will be a very special moment Read More
Obituary: Kenneth Alfred Simi Aug. 21, 2015
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KENNETH ALFRED SIMI Aug. 21, 2015
Kenneth Alfred Simi, age 61, passed away on Aug. 21, 2015 following a sudden onset of aggressive metastatic cancer.
He was born in Los Alamos, NM. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1973. He attended NMSU. He spent many years in retail service.
Kenneth loved the mountains, glad of growing up in the Jemez Mountains. He had a passion for all animals. He especially loved his two pug dogs named Reebok and M.C. Escher. He was grateful for time spent with him by family and friends. He was a kind and generous person, happy with life’s simple pleasures much preferring Read More
LAPS Review Of Employee Background Checks; Safety Procedures For Volunteers And School Visitors
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools has conducted a review of hiring practices within the Human Resources Department and safety procedures for volunteers and visitors.
Here is a summary of the findings:
Hiring Practices
- As part of the application process, everyone interested in working for the Los Alamos Public Schools is required to sign under the following statement: I authorize Los Alamos Public Schools to conduct a reference and criminal background check and investigate all statements and information provided on the application. I understand the information is only for
‘Fourth Fridays’ Returns To Los Alamos Aug. 28
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
Los Alamos Creative District’s Fourth Fridays returns to downtown Los Alamos this Friday, Aug. 28
Designed to get people downtown before the Summer Concert Series begins at 7 p.m., Fourth Fridays is a monthly event that offers special programming at Mesa Public Library, Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Historical Society, Fuller Lodge Art Center and the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Fourth Fridays happens on the fourth Friday of each month and also promotes special offerings from participating local businesses.
This month Fourth Friday special events and Read More
Roxana Candia Top Predictor In Tuesday’s Pace Race
Runners and walkers get course instructions Tuesday for the Aug. 25 Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race. Courtesy photo
Participants in the one mile race including some of the youngest runners head out for Tuesday’s Pace Race. Courtesy photo
Roxana Candia is the top predictor with a 4 second error in the weekly pace race Tuesday on N.M. 501 (West Jemez Road).
Ryan Smeltzer was close behind at 7 seconds off, followed by Jackie Peckham with a 9 second differential. Other noted predictors were Mark Bjorklund at 18 seconds off and Inez Ross recording a 27 second difference.
