Obituary: John Langdon Rand May 2, 2017
JOHN LANGDON RAND May 2, 2017
John Langdon Rand, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. John was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, last May, following 63 years of marriage.
Born in Detroit, Michigan to John and Leona Rand, John was raised in eastern Oregon and thereafter retained life-long ties to family and friends in the northwest. He is survived by his 6 children: John (Brenda), Mark (Carolyn), Greg (Christine), Amy (Don), Dan (Remi), Joe (Carminda); 15 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
At 17 years old, John volunteered for the Navy during WWII. He served in the Philippines Read More
Daily Postcard: Purple Flowers On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: Purple flowers bloom on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Corrina Hughes Read More
AG Balderas To U.S. Senate: Let Reckless House Health Care Bill Die
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas sent the following letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Schumer:
Governor Susana Martinez Unveils Latest Hard-Hitting Ads To Fight Drunk Driving
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the latest a series of ads that provide a firsthand perspective of the reality of a DWI arrest. The new ads will play through Cinco de Mayo weekend to encourage New Mexicans not to drink and drive.
“There’s no excuse for driving drunk, and these ads show exactly what happens to those who make the choice to endanger others on our roads,” Governor Martinez said. “Our law enforcement officers are dedicated to keeping New Mexicans safe. If you drive drunk, they will arrest you and you will go to jail. Our families deserve Read More
LAHS Latin Students Win Medals And Certificates On National Latin Exam
Award winners on the National Latin Exam. Courtesy photo
EDUCATION News:
Latin students at Los Alamos High School participated in the 2017 National Latin Exam in March. Seven students won gold medals, three won silver medals, and six earned Magna Cum Laude certificates. Overall, 22 students won a medal or certificate.
Gold Summa Cum Laude Medal Winners
- Latin I: Marissa Smith
- Latin II: Annika Davenport, Catherine Rousculp, Isabella Stephens, Carter Begnaud
- Poetry III: Kevin Parkinson
- Poetry IV: Zephram Tripp
Silver Maxima Cum Laude Medal Winners
- Latin I: Aidan Nakhleh
- Latin II: Andres Vigil
News Alert: Crane Moving Through Los Alamos May 22
News Alert:
Crane Service Inc. of Albuquerque will be moving a crane through Los Alamos during the morning of May 22.
The Los Alamos police will escort the crane, 9-11 a.m. that day, through town on N.M. 502 (Main Hill Road) to 2075 Trinity Dr. for abatement purposes. Read More
Police Arrest Former Jailer Dustin J. Bingham
Dustin J. Bingham
Staff Report
A former Los Alamos Police Department Detention Officer was arrested Wednesday and charged with eight counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor.
Dustin J. Bingham was arraigned before Judge Pat Casados today in Los Alamos Magistrate Court.
Bingham worked for LAPD from September 2012 to April 2015. He also served as a Santa Fe Sheriff’s Deputy from April 2015 until he resigned in February. The alleged crimes occurred between November 2015 and April 2017, several months after his employment at LAPD ended.
Bingham will remain incarcerated until a hearing in Read More
SFNF 2017 Firewood Permits Now Available
SFNF News:Rosencrantz & Gildenstern Come Alive At LALT
Guildenstern (Trisha Werner), left, and Rosencranz (Don Monteith) ponder the meaning of life and death in ‘Rosencranz & Guildenstern are Dead.’ Photo by Larry GibbonsBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos Little Theatre’s rendition of the absurdist classic “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” opened April 28.
Director John Cullinon asks in the program notes if R&G is the funniest tragedy ever written, or perhaps the saddest comedy.That pretty much sums it up.
The 1966 play about two minor characters in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” made Stoppard Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 26 To May 1, 2017
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
CONCHA HERRERA
April 26/Concha Herrera, 38, of Truchas was arrested on an outstanding District Court warrant.
RYAN BARNES
April 26/Ryan Barnes, 39, of Los Alamos was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
ELIJAH MEASON
April 27/Elijah Meason, 27, of Los Alamos was arrestedand charged with forgery Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Arrival Of Spring Along Ranch School Trail
A whiptail lizard warming itself in the sunshine. Photo by Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
The winter snows in Acid Canyon have largely melted away by mid-March. Only a few patches of ice remain the bottom of the canyon in its narrowest section and where it remains shaded throughout the day. he Ranch School trail going down Acid Canyon similarly is largely free of snow.
Mountain lover and Kinnikinnick are evergreen plants growing along the trail and no longer have snow around them. Their leaves are as green as at the start of winter. However the grass that had been green Read More
LAAC’s Annual Spring Arts And Crafts Fair Saturday
A couple browse different wares for sale during the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair last year. This year’s fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Lodge lawn. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAAC News:
The organization’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair takes on a golden hue as it will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. The outdoor fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Fuller Lodge lawn. During the event, white tents will be erected and displayed underneath them will be a wide range of art.
One of the few juried arts and craft shows in the Read More
First Bear Festival May 13
New Mexico’s First Bear Festival May 13 at Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by wildlife biologist Daryl RatajczakPEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF), New Mexico’s first Bear Festival is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. There will even be a scent dog demonstration to show the abilities of a dog’s nose. A bear’s nose is about seven times better than a Bloodhound’s nose, allowing bears to smell about 2,100 times better than humans!
Last summer, black bears made headlines in Los Read More
Retired LANL Scientists: Attacks On Science, EPA Are Foolhardy, Dangerous
By retired LANL scientists: Chris Barnes, Ph.D.; Fairley Barnes, Ph.D.; James Bradbury, Ph.D.; James Cost, Ph.D.; Margaret Cox, Ph.D.; Larry Deaven, Ph.D.; Terry Foxx; Mikkel Johnson, Ph.D. and Laboratory Fellow; Charles F. (Chick) Keller, Ph.D.; Arvid S. Lundy; F.J. (Jeff) Martin; Caroline (Cas) Mason, Ph.D.; Rodney (Rod) Mason, Ph.D.; Donald A. Neeper, Ph.D.; Cheryl Rofer; Marvin VanDilla, Ph.D.; David Watkins, Ph.D. and Mike Williams, Ph.D.
On April 22, New Mexicans across the state stood up for scientific integrity in the face of attacks on the role of science in our daily lives. Read More
Los Alamos Nukes End Regular Season Undefeated!
Los Alamos Nukes end their regular season as the undefeated champions. The team heads to the state playoffs and finals May 13. Ryan McNeil prepares to catch the ball during their final game, with team members nearby, Kevin Maresca, Levi Guarello, Chris Chalker, Joey Robinson and Aaron Robinson. Photo by Corrina Hughes
Los Alamos Nukes player Kevin Maresca runs for a try while Jacob Nielsen and Preston Brown offer support. Photo by Corrina Hughes
Los Alamos Nukes Nukes coming in from warm-ups prior to their game against El Paso Spartans. The Nukes beat the Spartans 36-5 to end the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers All District Band
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus directs the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers All District Band in the National Anthem Tuesday evening at Grifftih Gymnasium. Photo by Caren Stephens
Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers All District Band Tuesday evening at Grifftih Gymnasium. Photo by Caren Stephens Read More
Letter To The Editor: To Bond Or Not To Bond
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMI attended almost all of the public meetings that addressed the projects whose funding is a part of the $20 million bond issue now up for a vote. It was pretty obvious from attending these meetings that each project has a significant cadre of dedicated and passionate supporters. It was also pretty obvious that if funding was restricted only to CIP funds, only one or possibly two major projects could be funded, so much like individuals opting to obtain a mortgage to fund their home purchases, County Council opted to combine CIP dollars with dollars from a bond issue to Read More
Dr. Zee Benefit Concert: Thank You To Community
Dr. Zee speaking at her recent fundraising event concert to help with her medical expenses. Photo by Kateri MorrisOn The Job In Los Alamos: Patient Care At LAMC
On the job in Los Alamos: Dianne Vandiver, RN, left, and Patient Access Rep. Elisa Salazar on duty Wednesday evening at the Los Alamos Medical Center Emergency Room. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More