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Y Youth Basketball Registration Extended To Nov. 3

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 3:20 pm

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA’s Youth Basketball program is a skills developmental program for youth in grades 1-6 that would like to learn the fundamentals of basketball, team participation, and to play a few games.

Registration for this program is open until Nov. 3. Players will be placed on teams based on their local school and will meet there twice a week for practice Nov. 6 – Feb. 2.

Games are Saturdays Dec. 9 – Feb. 3. Teams for grades 1-2 are co-ed, with boys and girls spilt for grades 3-4 and grades 5-6. Volunteer Coaches, Asst.

Ark Hosts Yard Sale Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 1:44 pm

FUMC News:

Ark is hosting a yard sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Dr., behind the Lemon Lot and adjacent to Sullivan Field.

The Ark was founded in 1978 and operates as a ministry of the Los Alamos First United Methodist Church.

The Ark Child Development Center provides child care and preschool services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Its governing body is the Ark Board. The Ark is non-profit, non-political and non-denominational. The Ark is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or creed. Read More

Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 1:43 pm

COUNTY News:

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the throne room at Fuller Lodge.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

1. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Approval of Today’s Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting of Oct. 4

D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda

II. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BUSINESS (Items for Discussion and Possible Action)

LAMS Native American Club Sells Pencils Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 1:42 pm

Native Hawk logo designed by LAHS student Zach Moquino. Courtesy image

LAMS News:

November is Native American Heritage Month and Los Alamos Middle School Native American Club – the Native Hawks – will be selling scented pencils and teal ribbons 3:30-5 p.m. at Smith’s Marketplace Thursday.

The pencils are $1 each and come in scents like rootbeer, cotton candy and bubblegum.

“Smith`s Marketplace has always and will continue to support the diversity of Northern New Mexico and our customers,” said Community Specialist Kathryn Fulton.

The Native Hawk logo was designed by Los Alamos

Los Alamos Lacrosse Awarded $9,000 Grant

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 1:01 pm

Hilltopper Boys Lacrosse takes on Rio Rancho during the
2017 season. Photo by Leslie Geyer

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse has received an equipment grant valued at $9,000 from U.S. Lacrosse. The First Stick Grant awards the league with equipment for boys and girls players including sticks, helmets, eyewear, pads, gloves and goalie equipment. The grant includes complimentary membership to U.S. Lacrosse for up to 40 new players and four coaches.

“On behalf of U.S. Lacrosse, I would like to congratulate Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse on your selection as a 2017 US Lacrosse First Read More

Dustin Nelson Sentenced For Probation Violation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 12:59 pm

COURT News:

Dustin D. Nelson, 28, of Los Alamos was sentenced to a year in the Los Alamos Detention Center Oct. 16 after he admitted to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer as required.

As part of his sentence, Nelson must pay a $750 fine on the DWI charge and perform 96 hours of community service. He received an unsatisfactory discharge from probation.

First Judicial District Judge T. Glenn Ellington had granted Nelson conditional release in July on charges of possession of a controlled substance and third offense driving under the influence. Nelson’s Read More

P.E.O. Educational Advancement Of Women Talk

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 12:48 pm

Daily Postcard: Trick Or Treat Tonight!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 31, 2017 - 12:41 pm

Daily Postcard: This dog is ready for Trick or Treat festivities to begin tonight on Aster Street in White Rock and throughout the community. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich Statement On Special Counsel Indictments

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 10:27 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 30, 2017) – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on the indictments of former Trump campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates and former campaign adviser George Papadopoulos pleading guilty to making false statements to the FBI:

“President Trump’s campaign chairman and a top advisor have been indicted for conspiracy against the United States, and another senior advisor has pled guilty to false statements to the FBI about coordinating with Read More

Update On LAPS School Start Time Discussion

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 10:13 pm

LAPS News:

Last week, the Los Alamos School Board, with the help of third party facilitator New Mexico First, hosted eight successful meetings with students, parents, employees and community members to discuss possible changes in school start time.

Any change would be implemented beginning in August 2018.

The input sessions were designed to capture various stakeholder groups and record their thoughts, opinions and concerns regarding possible changes to school start and end times.

Of note, the meetings were well-attended by School Board members. Los Alamos High School Principal Carter Read More

LARSO: From Our Kitchen To Your Door – Home Delivered Meals For Seniors

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 7:36 pm

Grilled tuna and vegetables can be delivered hot and ready to eat to the homes of seniors who may not be able to cook for themselves. Courtesy/LARSO

LARSO News:

Many locals know that delicious lunches are served at both the Betty Ehart and White Rock senior centers every weekday, but fewer folks know that those same meals can be delivered hot and ready to eat to the homes of seniors who may not be able to cook for themselves.

Sometimes, a senior has been hospitalized or sustained an injury or illness that has them feeling weak, unable to stand at the stove or just not feeling like eating.

Good nutrition Read More

Balderas: $18.5 Million Presbyterian Settlement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 7:28 pm

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:

Balderas’ recovery exceeds the audit amount identified by nearly $4 million

ALBUQUERQUE – This afternoon, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced he has reached an $18.5 million settlement with Presbyterian Healthcare regarding the failure to pay Medicaid premium taxes by the corporation.

The settlement exceeds the amount identified, $14.6 million, in the recently released Examination Resources audit by nearly four million dollars. The $18.5 million dollar recovery only Read More

Grants Cedes Win To Under-Seeded Hilltoppers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 7:02 pm

The Topper soccer team huddles-up before their first game of the state championship playoffs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Elsa Gram finds the net for a goal as Isabella Hodges follows. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By RJ Montaño

Los Alamos Daily Post

rjmontano@ladailypost.com

The New Mexico Activities Association had multiple chances to get the girls’ soccer playoff bracket correct. With revisions that dropped the Los Alamos Hilltoppers from the fifth seed to the sixth, the NMAA essentially rewarded St. Pius for not playing as many

More Scenes From Saturday’s Pumpkin Glow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 6:58 pm

Grinning skulls on display during the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Pumpkin Glow Saturday night at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Two jack-o-lanterns smile for the camera during the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A few members of the animal kingdom at the Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Russian nesting dolls carved for the Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A colorful display featured at the Pumpkin Glow. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A pumpkin Read More

Los Alamos Art In Public Places Board Has Vacancy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 6:45 pm

A portion of the ‘Carry The Light’ sculpture inside the Los Alamos County Golf Course Community Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Board. Applicants must be Los Alamos residents. APPB terms are for two years.

The next 24 months will be an exciting time as the Art in Public Places Board finalizes installation of several public art pieces and begins the search for new projects. Installation of Carry the Light, a large hanging dichroic glass sculpture was recently completed Read More

UPDATE: GOP Hosts Code Enforcement Talk Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 6:20 pm

GOP News:

Los Alamos Republicans will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the LECTURE HALL, Building 2, at UNM-Los Alamos to hear from Community Development Director Paul Andrus on recent code enforcement actions.

Of particular interest are the criteria and methods applied in the determination of a violation.

All residents are invited to attend the meet to hear Andrus.

A short business meeting of the RPLA Central Committee will follow.

For further information, contact RPLA Chair John Bliss at 505.672.4059. Read More

PAC 8 TV Listings: Week Of Nov. 3

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 6:12 pm

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 TV listings for the week of Nov. 3:

Friday, Nov. 3

06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
11:00 AM County Council Meeting –Replay 10-24-17
01:00 PM Democracy Now!
02:00 PM United in Christ
03:00 PM Road to Recovery
04:00 PM Uprising
05:00 PM Democracy Now!
06:00 PM Chamber Business Breakfast – Tourism Strategic Plan
07:00 PM Los Alamos History – James B. Conant
08:00 PM Los Alamos High School Graduation
10:00 PM Living Treasures Ceremony
12:00 AM Free Speech TV

Saturday, Nov. 4

Free Speech TV
Sunday, November 5, 2017
06:00 AM FSTV
05:00 PM The Prophetic Word
05:30

Hamburger Night At Teen Center 5-7 p.m. Today!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 30, 2017 - 5:58 pm

United Way Youth Team is serving up hamburgers and all the fixing 5-7 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Teen Center between 5-7 p.m., at 475 20th St., and the entire community is invited to the event. Courtesy/UWNNM

UWNNM YOUTH TEAM News:

Juicy burgers and supporting the United Way Youth Team and youth programs, what a spectacular combination, right? Oh, icing on the cake, a student organized bake sale for dessert. Yum!

So no need to cook dinner tonight … just bring the whole family by the Los Alamos Teen Center between 5-7 p.m., at 475 20th St.

Seating is limited. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/