Letter To The Editor: We Live In America – And That’s Worth Celebrating
By Steve Boerigter/Kristy OrtegaThe 2015 4th of July Celebration at Overlook Park was fantastic. The ominous dark clouds and downpour in Los Alamos skirted White Rock all day, as if to ensure we could enjoy the celebration. Mid-afternoon concern transformed into late evening delight as we heard the patriotic classics, danced with Eddy and the Nomads and Outlaw 107.5, and then heard the boom and saw the sky light up … a truly great fireworks display. America at it’s best!
The Celebration has a great deal of the community behind it long before Read More
Smiley Face In The Sky Captures July 4th Spirit
Fireworks in the form of a smiley face captures the July 4th spirit during the annual Kiwanis extravaganza Saturday at Overlook Park. Photo by Mark Bjorklund Read More
Los Alamos Cops Win Tight Game Against Firefighters
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes hands the traveling trophy over to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone following Saturday’s annual 4th of July softball game at Overlook Park. Photo by Kateri Morris
LAFD Fire Chief Troy Hughes proves he still has what it takes. Photo by Kateri Morris
Family and friends show support during Saturday’s annual July 4 LAPD vs LAFD softball game at Overlook Park. Photo by Kateri Morris
Staff Report
Members of the Los Alamos Polcie Drpartment and the Los Alamos Fire Department met for their annual 4th of July softball game Saturday morning at Overlook Read More
Middle of Nowhere: Taos Pueblo
View of the Taos Pueblo. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
One of the buildings in the Taos Pueblo. While it may appear to be one structure, it is actually made up of many housing units that share common walls. The buildings at the Pueblo are made entirely of adobe. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The middle of nowhere can be deceiving.
The phrase seems to conjure up places no one knows about or at least very few. As a result, it is easy to assume places described as the “middle of nowhere” are locations cloaked in obscurity. But that Read More
Results Of YMCA Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run
Runners take off down 15th Street in Saturday’s annual YMCA Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
This pair catches air during Saturday’s annual YMCA Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Corey White of Carlsbad rounds the turn and heads for the finish line Saturday to win the YMCA Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run in the Mens 5 Km 30-34 age category. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
YMCA News:
A large crowd participated in the Family YMCA Annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run in Read More
PEEC Summer Family Evening Is All About Goats
Goats like this one will visit the Nature Center Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
What is it like to raise goats on a small scale farm? What uses are there for goat milk?
At this week’s Summer Family Evening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at the Nature Center, Jessie Ross of Gypsy Mountain Ranch and Deb Wood of Second Bloom Farm will be around to answer these questions.
Learn how to make cheese, lotion, soap, and more. Even better, the presenters will bring some of their goats – both big and small – to demonstrate the different breeds that thrive on the Pajarito Plateau.
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Annual Lavender In Valley Festival July 11-12
A visitor to Purple Adobe Lavender Farm takes a close look in the fields. Courtesy photoABIQUIU News:
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm and other participating businesses invite the public to join them at the Annual Lavender in the Valley Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11-12. The Farm is between mile markers 210 and 211 on Hwy. 84 in Abiquiu.
It’s an invitation to spend a magical summer day, in a magical spot nestled in the beautiful Chama River Valley, celebrating the abundance and glory of lavender and community.
“Last year’s festival was such a success due in part to the large amount of help and guidance Read More
Letter To The Editor: Reply To Op-Ed By New Mexico Center For Family Policy
By TERRY GOLDMANThere is no doubt that America is a Christian nation, because the majority of its citizens are Christians. However, neither Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas nor the New Mexico Center for Family Policy seem to be able to recognize that the government of America is a secular, not a religious, one (Op-Ed here).
The First Amendment states clearly that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …” Therefore, our government has nothing to say about religious marriage. However, there Read More
Monsoon Surge With Flash Flooding Possible
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque reports a monsoon moisture surge with flash flooding and possible main stem river rises.
A very moist, unstable atmosphere is in place over New Mexico and will get a boost through Tuesday as a strong front moves into the area. The heaviest rainfall is expected to focus along and east of the Continental Divide through Tuesday.
Key Impacts:
- Slow moving and repeated thunderstorms will result in locally heavy rainfall with flash flooding possible, especially in areas that have already seen heavy rain the past several
Eighteen Candidates Become US Citizens During Bandelier’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony
During Saturday’s Naturalization ceremony at Bandelier, 18 candidates from nine countries took the oath to become citizens of the United States. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
USCIS Officer Peter Rechkemmer opens Saturday’s Naturalization ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Chief US District Judge The Honorable M. Christina Armijo officiates at Saturday.s Naturalization Ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Special guest speaker StephaniePastor Granillo: Foundational Purpose
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOThere is an old Chinese proverb which goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.”
As I get older, I begin to realize how fleeting life really is. After high school I was “smart” enough to drop out of college so that I could spend more time “enjoying life.” Of course, now I realize that my decision cost me many wasted years that I can never get back.
I can dwell on those wasted years and wonder where I would be now if I had only listened to where God was leading me, or I can realize that He calls me still and is willing to use me from where I am at Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 6
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: July 6:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Work on 43rd Street (south) will begin Tuesday, July 7. Crews will be trenching and installing water lines. Work on 44th Street continues. Intermittent flagging Read More
Happy Fourth Of July Los Alamos!
Darlene Potter’s home on 47th Street in Los Alamos celebrates the 4th of July. Photo by Don Kendall
HOLIDAY News:
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following message for the 4th of July:
“As families across New Mexico come together to celebrate our nation’s freedom, we also honor our veterans and military personnel. It is my hope that all New Mexico families stay safe this holiday weekend, and we thank all of our police, firefighters and first responders who are working this holiday weekend to keep us safe.” Read More
Today’s Fourth Of July Activities And Events
COMMUNITY News:Crowd Gathers This Morning For YMCA’s Annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run
A crowd is gathering this morning at 15th Street and Iris for the YMCA’s annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
A crowd is gathering this morning at 15th Street and Iris for the YMCA’s annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
A crowd is gathering this morning at 15th Street and Iris for the YMCA’s annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Yucca Plant Towers Over Wall In White Rock
This approximately 20-foot-tall yucca plant was spotted on the corner of Kimberly and Rover during an early morning walk today around the ‘loop’ in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills
Yucca plant spotted early this morning in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Udall, Heinrich Urge Minimizing Impact Of Data Breach, Improving Security Controls
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich strongly urged the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to take steps to minimize harm to federal employees in New Mexico and across the country who were affected by the recent data breach that resulted in the theft of millions of employees’ personal information.
In a letter to the OPM director, the senators expressed their disappointment with the data breach and called on OPM to take specific actions to improve security controls and prevent cyber theft.
In June, OPM warned that millions Read More
NASA Grant To Help Control Mosquitoes
NASA News:Mireya Martinez Of Santa Cruz Crowned Princess Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2015-2016
Newly crowned Princess Miss Rodeo New Mexico 2015-2016 Mireya Martinez. Courtesy/Kandies Captured MomentsIRS Spotlights Tax Help In Six Languages
IRS News: