4th of July Schedule of Events at Overlook Park
COMMUNITY News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos has announced the schedule of events for the 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The day’s events will commence at 2 p.m. Friday with music, bouncy toys, skydiving and more. Atomic City Transit will provide free transportation to the park. A suggested donation of $5 per person (not including kids ages 12 and under) will be requested by Kiwanis members at the entry gates to Overlook Park.
Events Schedule:
- 2-9 p.m. – Bouncy toys
- 2-5 p.m. – Recorded music provided by Outlaw Country 107.5
Bandelier Hosts 3rd Naturalization Ceremony July 4
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Letter to the Editor: Response to Central Avenue Improvements Letter
In regards to Christine Weaver’s letter about construction on Central Avenue … didn’t you know it’s very rude to criticize a teenager when he is using daddy’s credit card to spend money like there is no tomorrow even if it does inconvenience absolutely everyone in the community?
It’s common knowledge that our County government has a real control issue when it comes to spending our tax dollars but to publicly confront them on it is something that they just can stand!
Since they are going to be chopping down some of the most beautiful trees in the Read More
County All-Stars Win First Game of District Play
Isabella Robertson at the plate. Photo by Alan Kirk
SPORTS News:
Competing in seriously hot temperatures, the Los Alamos County All-Stars minors 9-10’s won the first game of district play Sunday against Pojoaque, 19-2.
The team will play again at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at Bun Ryan Field against Espanola. Should they win, they will advance to state.
Beguin: Medicine Plants on the Pajarito Plateau
My last column talked about five common medicinal plants found in most gardens and landscapes in the Mountain West.
Now we will move out into our local canyons and take a look at easy-to-identify medicine plants found there.
Despite wildfire and flooding, the canyons of the Pajarito Plateau remain a verdant realm of greenery. When my soul grows weary from the lack of large trees in my neighborhood, I know that I can head into any one of the canyons and escape into a world filled with plants, shrubs and trees, and I can hear my Read More
Food on the Hill: Chewy Butterscotch Bars
Food on the Hill by Sue York
This week’s recipe: Chewy Butterscotch Bars
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Ingredients:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter. Add eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients and morsels and mix well.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Spread and pat with greased hands into a well-greased pan (15″x10″x1″). Bake
Results of June 25 Splash ‘n Dash Announced
TRIATOMICS News:
Triatomics presented the first of four free Splash ‘n Dash events June 25. Click here to see the results.
The next Splash ‘n Dash events are July 9, July 23 and Aug. 26 at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road.
Swimmers, runners, beginning multi-sports athletes, seasoned triathletes or anyone else interested Read More
Police Chief Speaks at ‘Lunch with a Leader’ July 15
Udall: Supreme Court Wrong to Put Corporate Interests Ahead of Women’s Health
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to protect corporate interests while rolling back women’s access to contraception:
Chamber Golf Tournament Re-Scheduled to Oct. 10
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 10.
The Chamber has hired a new manager who is starting work in mid-July and will facilitate this event. Read More
Luján Issues Statement on Immigration Reform
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement on President Obama’s speech on immigration reform and the announcement that Speaker John Boehner will not allow the House to act on comprehensive immigration reform this year:
“It is shameful that the Republican House leadership has failed to act on immigration reform and has now confirmed that they have no intention of doing so. Over a year ago, after working on a bipartisan good-faith compromise, Senate Democrats and Republicans were Read More
Letter to the Editor: County Planning
By CHRISTINE WEAVER
Los Alamos
Hooray for Los Alamos County project planning office. In a town full of geniuses, it’s amazing that none of them work for the county. We will now have the two major thoroughfares in town under construction at the same time.
Trinity Drive is “supposed” to be completed by July 16, but when have we ever had a road project completed on time. The Central Avenue project is due to be completed in 60 days … RIGHT!
In the meantime, when visitors ask directions from one end of town to the other, the response will have to be, “You can’t Read More
Ash From Diego Fire Falling in Los Alamos
This piece of burned debris fell ‘like a sad snowflake’ right in front of a Los Alamos resident in her backyard. Several residents have reported seeing falling ash as well. Photo by Emily Blumenthal Read More
Additional Evacuations Ordered For Diego Fire Area
Smoke from the Diego Fire seen from Los Alamos a short while ago. Photo by Leland Lehman/ldailypost.com
DIEGO FIRE Update:
The communities of Wetherall Estates and Dunlap Spring are being evacuated along with Jarosa. An evacuation shelter has been established at the Rural Events Center in Abiquiu, located near the junction of High Way 84 and State Road 554.
Fire crews are fighting the 1,000 plus acre Diego Fire, which is burning southeast of Coyote. Currently the Northern New Mexico Type III Incident Management Team is in command of the fire, but they will be transitioning Read More
County Workers Guide Traffic Through N.M. 4 While Crews Repair Water Main Break
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Late this afternoon, County workers guided motorists through a stretch of N.M. 4 northeast of the Rover Boulevard intersection where a water main break occurred at approximately 1 p.m. today.
Water crews were dispatched to excavate the area and make repairs, said officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
DPU stated that no customers were without water, but some may have experienced low water pressure.
DPU estimates that repairs Read More
Major Water Main Break Near Rover and NM 4
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are reporting a water main break occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on N.M. 4 northeast of the Rover Boulevard intersection.
Water crews are dispatched and excavating the area to make repairs.
While DPU states that no customers are without water, some may experience low water pressure.
DPU estimates that repairs to the water line should be complete early this evening. Road repairs may take longer.
Traffic control devices are in place to protect crews while repairs are underway. Commuters may experience Read More
Diego Fire Update: Road Blocks on Forest Road 93/103, 103/116 and 115
Photo by Danae Nielsen
Diego Fire Update:
Fire crews continue to fight the 1,000 plus acre Diego Fire, which is burning southeast of Coyote. Currently the Northern New Mexico Type III Incident Management Team is in command of the fire, but they will be transitioning to Nieto’s Type II Incident Management Team this evening.
Dry, hot and windy weather is causing extreme fire behavior and long range spotting, but at this time, no structures are threatened. Heavy fuels and bug-kill also are aiding in the extreme fire behavior. Several campers on private Read More
Rose Chocolatier Opens 10 a.m. Tuesday!
Marguerite McClay in her new kitchen at Rose Chocolatier, which opens 10 a.m. tomorrow. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Get ready to satisfy your craving for fresh-made chocolate goodness! Rose Chocolatier will open its doors for the first time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1.
Even though the chocolate display case is not yet installed, owner Marguerite McClay decided to go ahead and open the shop. A big party will take place later when the case arrives.
Rose Chocolatier is at 991 Central Ave., next to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
“Things Read More
Significant Shift to Weather Pattern Coming
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Abluquerque reports that the hot and mostly dry conditions of late will be abruptly altered.
Event:
- Type – Hot and mostly dry period coming to an end with significant increase in showers/storms.
- Timing – Today through Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Location – All of northern and central New Mexico.
Key Impacts:
- Hot and mostly dry conditions today with potential for strong downburst winds from dry T-storms this afternoon.
- Strong back door cold front to bring gusty winds over eastern New Mexico tonight. Strong
‘Blue Buses’ Will Not Run Friday, July 4
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service on Friday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will resume Monday, July 7.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos; Read More