First Lowrider Day, Espanola On The Plaza Convento
First Low Rider event gathered last weekend on the Plaza in Espanola. Photo by Derrick Key
Photo by Derrick Key
Photo by Derrick Key
Couple driving. Photo by Derrick Key
Dancing girls on the plaza. Photo by Derrick Key
Low rider family. Photo by Derrick Key
Low rider women. Photo by Derrick Key
Impala. Photo by Derrick Key
Red low rider. Photo by Derrick Key
The plaza. Photo by Derrick Key
Young low rider. Photo by Derrick Key Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Noon Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meets at noon today in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes (1) 9689-17 Minutes from Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting June 20, 2017
D. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Weekly Fishing Report: July 19
By GEORGE MORSELos Alamos Daily Post
The fishing for big trout should be good at the Shuree Ponds on the Valle Vidal. It was recently stocked with 500 rainbow trout averaging just over 16 inches in length.
The shuree Ponds are Special Trout Waters where the fishing is limited to artificial flies and lures with a single, barbless hook. There is a two-fish limit and a 15-inch size limit.
The hotspot lately has been Eagle Nest Lake. Anglers using Power Bait have been doing very well from the bank and anchored boats. Several big fish were landed last week. The fishing for perch has been Read More
LANL: Simulation Reveals Universal Signature Of Chaos In Ultracold Reactions
A two-dimensional slice of the potential energy surface for the K + KRb reaction. The reaction proceeds from right to left. In the intermediate region a deep well is clearly visible which leads to chaotic motion. Image courtesy Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Findings have implications for quantum computing, other technologies
Researchers have performed the first ever quantum-mechanical simulation of the benchmark ultracold chemical reaction between potassium-rubidium (KRb) and a potassium atom, opening the door to new controlled chemistry experiments Read More
Meet Jeff Apodaca, Democrat For Governor In Los Alamos At Bathtub Row Brewing July 30
Jeff Apodaca will be in Los Alamos 4-5:30 p.m., July 30 to share his vision for New Mexico. He will speak at 4:15 p.m. and your friends are welcome. Please add their names to your RSVP form. We are happy to send them their own invite as well.
For those interested in sponsoring this event and meeting with Jeff earlier, please contact us directly.
Hosted by Kelly Myers and Molly
State Film Office: ‘Icebox’ Shooting In New Mexico
STATE FILM OFFICE News:
SANTA Fe – New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis has announced that the independent feature “Icebox” produced by Icebox Productions, LLC will begin principal photography July through early August in Albuquerque and Española.
“We welcome ‘Icebox’ to New Mexico. In addition to the economic impact for crew and vendors, ‘Icebox’ will employ 40 New Mexicans in principal roles. That is testament to the deep talent pool of actors we have here in our state,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis.
The production will employ 80 New Mexico crew members, 40 Read More
Udall, Heinrich Fight To Protect Immigrant Survivors Of Domestic Violence, Demand Victims Not Be Targeted
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly expressing their serious and growing concern that DHS personnel have taken steps to erode longstanding protections for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes, undermining the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Trafficking Victim Protection Act (TVPA), and other state and federal laws enacted to protect survivors.
“Survivors of domestic violence, sexual Read More
IRS: Don’t Take The Bait, Step 2: Be Alert To Account Takeover Tactics
Here’s one example of a fake webpage. Courtesy/IRS
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals that account takeovers by cybercriminals are on the rise and practitioners increasingly are the targets.
Account takeovers occur when a thief manages to steal or guess the username and password of a tax professional, enabling access of their computers or their other online accounts. With these credentials, thieves can, for example, access a tax professional’s IRS e-Services account to steal their Electronic Filing Identification Number Read More
Metzger’s Installing Brand New Paint Mixer Friday
BUSINESS News:
Metzger’s Los Alamos is excited to announce the arrival of its brand new paint mixer this Friday, July 21.
Unfortunately that means they will be unable to mix paint Friday as they set it up.
Metzger’s apologizes for the inconvenience but said this machine will greatly improve their service. Read More
2017-2018 Season Of The Met Live In HD
Markus Werba as Papageno in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte. Photo by Marty Sohl/Metropolitan OperaHigher Education Center Open House Aug. 2
SFCC News:Los Alamos County Horse Show July 22
FBI: Vehicle Pursuit In Las Cruces Results In Federal Charges Against Zachary Stephen Reeder
FBI News:2017’s Most And Least Stressed Cities In America
WALLETHUB News:In order to determine where Americans cope best with their stress, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 largest cities across 30 key metrics.
Birth Announcement: Audrey Melinda Poling
Gregorio and Amanda Poling are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Audrey Melinda Poling at 9:05 a.m. July 17 at Los Alamos Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20 inches long and joins siblings Quinn and David. Courtesy photo Read More
Officials Condemn Governor’s Position On Monuments
STATE News:Scenes From Topper Football Camp July 10-11
Coach Cotter and Toppers lead footballers through agility drills at the July 10-11 Topper Football Camp. Courtesy photo
Coach Scott and Toppers lead Los Alamos Middle School football players through agility drills. Courtesy photo
Coach Williams and Toppers lead Los Alamos Middle School football players through agililty drills. Courtesy photo
Some 40 athletes participated in the July 10-11 Topper Football Camp. Courtesy photo
Topper Football Camp participants gather July 11 for one last huddle. Courtesy photoDriver In Single-Vehicle Rollover Pleads Not Guilty
Staff Report
A 21-year-old Hernandez man involved in a July 9 single-vehicle rollover on Diamond Drive pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence, speeding and open container Monday before Municipal Judge Alan Kirk.
Bobbyray Sisneros was arrested after Los Alamos Police and Fire Department personnel responded at 8 p.m. to the scene of the crash. Sisneros and his two passengers were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center where they were treated for minor injuries.
Judge Kirk allowed Sisneros to remain free on conditions of release, which included reporting to the Probation Read More
Daily Postcard: Friday Night Moon Rising In The Sky
Daily Postcard: Moon rising Friday night in the sky as viewed from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Daily Postcard: Moon rising Friday as viewed from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
Book Discussion Group: Healing The Heart Of Democracy Begins July 30
COMMUNITY News:
A book discussion group on Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer is forming now.
- When: Sunday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m.;
- Where: The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos;
- **Please order the book beforehand; and
- RSVP by this Friday, July 21 if interested in joining.
This book group will meet every-other week for nine sessions beginning Sunday, July 30 through Sunday, Nov. 5.
Tina DeYoe and Kyle Wheeler are organizing this book discussion group at The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. They will both lead the first session and will ask other group members to lead the remaining sessions. Read More