Keith: Keeping Los Alamos National Laboratory Strong Through Transition And Beyond
Kathy KeithAs the process for choosing a new M&O contractor begins, the Lab’s mission and support for community partners continues.
Northern New Mexico community leaders may have seen that on July 13 the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released a draft request for proposals (RFP) for the next management and operations (M&O) contract for the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
This draft RFP is a key step in the process the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will follow to choose a new contractor Read More
Community Winds Rocks Tuesdays At The Pond
Community Winds rocked this evening’s Tuesdays at the Pond. As a special treat, local resident John Courtright brought a massive trailer full of books to the event and gave them away to the crowd. He will be back to do the same at the Summer Concert Friday night at the pond. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Earn Credentials To Become An EMT, CNA Or PCA At UNM-Los Alamos
Students in the UNM-LA CNA program perform a rescue simulation using CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED). In this scenario-based simulation, the doctor on the television in the background has provided details about the patient, the symptoms and the setting which may influence the responders’ actions. Photos by Nancy Coombs, UNM-LAOnly The Brave Trailer (Granite Mountain Hotshots) Released
LAC News:Small Earthquake Felt In Los Alamos
Staff Report
Seismometers at Los Alamos National Laboratory recorded a small earthquake at around 10:23 a.m. today in the Los Alamos area, according to seismologist Peter Roberts. No information on the magnitude or the intensity of the quake will be available for two to three hours, Roberts said.
Roberts and his colleagues are gathering “felt reports” and have asked the community to email them describing what they felt as well as what time and at what street address they felt the activity. Emails may be sent to rekelley@lanl.gov or proberts@lanl.gov.
Residents are commenting Read More
AFT-New Mexico And The Albuquerque Teachers Federation Responds To Delay In District Court Hearing
AFT-NM News:“Today’s order from the 1st District Court in Santa Fe means that instead of proceeding with our lawsuit in October, as previously scheduled, it will be again delayed due to the New Mexico Public Education Department’s inability to comply with the Court’s orders for discovery and their failure to disclose critical information and data to AFT NM/ATF lawyers.
AG Balderas, Sheriff Gonzales, HSI & APD Announce Seven Arrests In Underage Human Trafficking Operation
AG News:Los Alamos National Laboratory Cleanup Means More Jobs, Healthier Local Environment
RCLC News:
The effort to cleanup more than 70 years of Los Alamos National Laboratories nuclear legacy waste is no small undertaking. Through that process, the Department of Energy (DOE) estimates Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will be fully remediated by year 2035. With a new Environmental Management contractor soon taking the reins, they will be embarking upon the hopeful beginning of the end of ‘legacy waste’ cleanup at LANL.
To achieve this goal, there is much work ahead of the oncoming contractor. They must comply with federal and state regulation, engage the public when Read More
Ashley Pond Concrete Replacement Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, July 31, crews will be replacing sections of cracked concrete sidewalk just west of the Ashley Pond Pavilion near the pond.
This warranty repair work is being performed at no additional cost to the County. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to be complete by Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Pedestrian access across this section of walkway will be limited for the duration. The public is advised to use caution when in the area and to stay alert for construction equipment and advisory signing.
The County appreciates the public’s patience during this time.
For questions Read More
Bear And Cubs Spotted Near 35th And Arizona Today
This bear and her cubs were spotted at 6 a.m. today at 35th Street and Arizona Avenue. Photo by Stan Bodenstein
This bear and her cubs were spotted trying to reach bird seed at 6 a.m. today at 35th Street and Arizona Avenue. Photo by Stan Bodenstein Read More
ESB Members Get The Dirt On Compost
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Jennifer Baca shows a pile of compost to County Councilor Pete Sheehey during a tour Environmental Sustainability Board members took July 20. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Superintendent Jeff Ayers, far back, shows a piece of machinery that handles bio solids and squeezes out water from the solids. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com The composting operation at the wastewater treatment plant in Pueblo Canyon is not just environmentally Read More
Tourism Work Group Meets Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Tourism Work Group will meet at noon Wednesday, July 26 in Council Chamber in the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Approval of Manhattan Project subcommittee charter
IV. Review of Tourism Scenarios and polling questions
V. Public Meeting advertisement ideas
VI. Next Meeting Scheduled: Aug. 23, 2017 at noon in Council Chambers
VII. Adjourn Meeting Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At China Moon
On the job in Los Alamos Sunday afternoon is Allen Chham. China Moon at 121 Central Park Square, is one of the few restaurants open on Sundays in Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Dunkirk’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMBBirth Announcement: Andreas Maria Lee
Christopher and Hansomi Lee are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Andreas Maria, at 12:28 p.m., July 4 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Lee weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Courtesy photo Read More
Udall, Heinrich Cosponsor Bill To Block Inhumane Immigration Roundups At Sensitive Locations
U.S. SENATE News:County Presents Proclamation Of Friendship To Hiroshima, Nagasaki
From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Board Member Michael Redondo, County Council Chair David Izraelevitz and Los Alamos History Museum Director Judith Stauber show off the proclamation and paper cranes that will be delivered to the Nagasaki and Hiroshima in August. Izraelevitz presented the proclamation Monday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Historical Society board member Michael Redondo and Los Alamos History Museum Director Judith Stauber will present a Los Alamos County proclamation of frienship to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Read More
Mark Purtill Faces Pretrial Hearing On Battery Charge
Mark S. Purtill
Staff Report
Mark S. Purtill, 62, of Los Alamos is facing a pretrial hearing Aug. 24 before Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados on charges of battery against a household member and interference with communications. Purtill was arrested following a June 20 domestic disturbance at a 46th Street address.
Los Alamos Police Ofc. David Randleman was dispatched to the address in response to a 911 hang-up. A woman at the residence told Randleman that her son had died a few days earlier and that Purtill had allegedly been getting drunk and acting rudely to her since. She said when Read More
Daily Postcard: Quemazon Sky Resembles Painting
Daily Postcard: The evening sky looks like a painting in Quemazon. Photo by Dino Sgambellone Read More
Child Cuddles Rabid Bat
A 6-year-old girl holds a bat that a cat brought into her grandmother’s house. She cuddled and kissed it on its head and the bat was later found to be infected with rabies. She is undergoing treatment. Courtesy/Valley Daily Post
- Cats, Bats and Rabies: What NOT to do When You Find a Bat
Tiki is a beautiful young cat who lives 15 minutes north of Espanola and loves to go outside. He is colored like a Siamese but his soft hair and broad head make him stand out in the crowd.
Early Thursday morning, a week ago Tiki went inside after a short time outside Read More