Military Working Dogs Compete At Kirtland AFB
Military dog handler demonstrates attack. Courtesy photoKIRTLAND AFB News:
The dogs will take part in various events over the two days of competition, Read More
Local Students Are National History Day Winners
All seven National History Day Club members won awards at the regional competition in Farmington. Standing in the back from left, Ruby Selvage, Miriam Wallstrom, Sydne Ashford, Kyler Parkinson and Liam Devlin. Kneeling in the front, from left, Sarah Shipley, Alex Ionkov and teacher Brent Collom. Courtesy photo
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Four local high school students won prizes at the state National History Day (NHD) contest April 28 in Albuquerque. LAHS students Sydne Ashford and Miriam Wallstrom won second place for their website entitled “Containment Begins: How the Berlin Airlift Took a Stand Read More
Daily Postcard: Butterfly On Hummingbird Feeder
Daily Postcard: A butterfly is spotted Saturday on a hummingbird feeder at a home in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Mothers Gather For Special Lunch At La Vista Church
Mothers and daughters gather for a group photo Saturday following a special 1950s style luncheon at La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Emily Chavez, 6 weeks old, with her mom DeeAnn. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Isabel Gill is styling a 1950s look. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Naomie Garrett, 18 months, with her mom Becky. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Hanna Granillo, left, and Sierra Morris. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Pastor Raul Granillo, left, and his assistant Steve Harbert serve moms Read More
Obituary: Charles Allen Wright May 8, 2017
CHARLES ALLEN WRIGHT May 8, 2017
Charles Allen Wright, a 47 year resident of Los Alamos, passed away at the age of 81 on Monday, May 8, 2017.
Charles is preceded in death by father, Charles Allen Wright; mother, Rose Alpert and daughter Sandy Banister.
Mr. Wright was born and raised in Newton, MA. He was hired by EG&G Inc. in 1961 in Boston, MA as an electronics technician. This began Wright’s 46-year career with EG&G and its Los Alamos successors. As an EG&G employee, Wright participated in above ground nuclear testing in the south pacific as well as underground testing at the Nevada Read More
McDonald: What A Great Town!
Jaret and Jen McDonald give Los Alamos an enthusiastic thumbs up. Courtesy photoMaybe we could all take a step back … Los Alamos is amazing … just look what happened today … regardless of your opinion of the Rec Bond.
This is just the best place! My wife Jen and I love Los Alamos! We love our firefighters and police department!
That is all. Carry on! Read More
Responders Rush To Distress Call On Blue Dot Trail
Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs on the scene near the Blue Dot Trail in White Rock where a call was apparently made this afternoon by a hiker in distress. Initial reports indicate that EMTs are now walking the hiker out to safety. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
An LAFD ambulance and fire engine stand ready this afternoon at Overlook Park in White Rock to assist a distressed hiker on the Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Classic Air Medical helicopter lands at Overlook Park this afternoon after making several passovers searching for a distressed hiker along the Read More
Engagement Announcement: McAdams – Bonner
Charles and Deirdre Bonner of White Rock are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Nicole Bonner to Matthew Caleb McAdams, son of J.C. and Robin Wilson of Broaddus, Texas. The couple met in Fort Worth, Texas where Ashley attends Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pursuing her Masters of Biblical Counseling. Matthew works as a Security Technician traveling throughout the southern United States. The couple plan a June wedding officiated by Pastor Chuck McCullough in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo Read More
Dion’s Pizza CEO Delivers Keynote Address At Leadership Los Alamos Class Of 2017 Graduation
Keynote Speaker Mark Herman, CEO of Dion’s Pizza inspires the Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2017 at their graduation Friday at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Lodge. Photo by Martha Katko
Don Casperson, left, receives the 2017 Distinguished Leadership Award from LLA Chair Elect Brian D’Andrea. Photo by Martha Katko
Representatives of major Leadership Los Alamos sponsors from left, Director Brian Brogan of Los Alamos County Community Services Department, LANB Market President Liddie Martinez and Fire Chief Troy Hughes with LLA Board Chairman Terry PriestleyObituary: Ann Brandenberger May 5, 2017
ANN BRANDENBERGER May 5, 2017
Ann Brandenberger of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully in her sleep at Saint Vincent hospital May 5, 2017 due to complications from a severe infection. She had been residing in the Santa Fe Care Center nursing home since February 2017.
Mrs. Brandenberger was born in Brownsville, Texas in 1938 and spent her childhood in San Angelo, Texas. Her parents were Jack Henry Morris and Billie Gresham-Morris. She had a degree in mathematics from the University of Texas and obtained her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Read More
Players Sought For Special Olympics Charity Golf Tournament June 2
Special Olympics Los Alamos is gearing up for the Special Olympics Charity Golf Tournament slated for June 2 at the Los Alamos Golf Course. The format will be four-person scramble and singles and doubles are welcome. The entry fee is $100 per person, which includes cart, green fees lunch and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for gross and net scores, longest drive and more.
Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation Read More
Five Los Alamos Young Guns Members Qualify For 2017 Shotgun National Junior Olympics
Five members of the Los Alamos Young Guns qualified Saturday during trials at the at Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club to compete in the 2017 Shotgun National Junior Olympics June 11-13 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Los Alamos Young Guns members in front row from left, Alison Pimentel, Cade Pimentel and Lauren Williams. Back row from left, Sam Bond and Kevin Dors. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Young Guns members, parents and coaches celebrate the team members qualifying for Junior Olympics. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comLetter To The Editor: Still On Fence About Rec Bond
By ANNE MARIE PEETERS WEEMLos Alamos High School NJROTC Car Wash May 20
On The Job In Los Alamos: Firefighters At Station 4
On the Job in Los Alamos: Firefighters Zach Shriver, left, and Matt Austin wash a medical response truck Saturday morning at Firestation 4 on Diamond Drive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Martin Salazar Of Los Alamos Graduates With Honors From New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology
Martin Salazar of Los Alamos graduated with honors earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology. The commencement ceremony was Saturday, May 13 in Socorro. After graduation, Salazar plans to spend time at home while he starts his application for medical school in the fall of 2018. New Mexico Tech serves the state and beyond through education, research and service, focused in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, visit www.nmt.edu. Courtesy photo Read More
Couple Camps Out To Be First In Line For Mothers’ Day Brunch Buffet At Cottonwood On The Greens Today
A local couple pitched their tent at the front door of Cottonwood on the Greens Restaurant at the Los Alamos Golf Course to ensure their place at the front of the line at this morning’s Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, said the food is ‘absolutely delicious and we heard they had nearly 300 reservations so we really want to be sure we are at the front of the line.’ Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
National Nuclear Security Administration Notice Of Proposed Floodplain And Wetland Actions At LANL
NNSA News:Fr. Glenn: Happy Mothers’ Day
By Rev. Glenn JonesWell, a very happy and blessed Mothers’ Day to all of you mothers out there! Many thanks, dearest ladies, for the love and dedication you give to your children, and for the infinite sacrifices you make for their welfare and rearing. We Judeo-Christians always hold high in our memories that fourth Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12), and as St. Paul points out: “this is the first commandment with a promise, ‘…that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.’” (Ephesians 6:2-3). Read More
New Mexico Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham Named 2017 National Mother Of The Year
Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham“We are so proud of Secretary Latham,” Gov. Susana Martinez said. “Through her incredible passion, integrity and hard work, I know that she will continue to show the world what being a New Mexico True mom