Guitarist Richard Hannemann Performs Sept. 6
Richard Hannemann. Courtesy/hannemannmusic.com
COMMUNITY News:
Guitarist Richard Hannemann will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Tickets are $15 and should be purchased in advance from Pet Pangea, CB FOX, or Hannemann Music 505.662.0380 (tickets will not be available at the door).
The program, “Musica Vitae” is a selection of original songs and guitar solos written between 1970 and 2006. The music presented is a variety of styles drawing from folk, Spanish, classical, light jazz and a touch of blues.
The highlight of the evening will be the premier Read More
LANL: Brown Carbon’s Heating Effect in Climate Models Can Now Be Quantified
Wildfire fuel being burned in the fire laboratory as the aerosols from the top are being sucked into inlets and sampled at the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, Mont., by Los Alamos and Carnegie Mellon University scientists. Courtesy/University of Montana and USFS Fuller Lodge Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Aug. 9
ARTS News:
This weekend is the 38th annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. “Off the Cuff” will open with a reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Take a sneak peek here.
There will be an assortment of professional artists sharing their work. Please come by and let them see that the community supports the arts. Look over the attending artists then come by and visit their booths. They love to get your feedback about their work, but even more – they love it when you take something home! Check out the public Facebook site here. Read More
Volunteers Sought For Los Alamos Triathlon Aug. 16
Scene from 2013 Los Alamos Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC
Scene from 2013 Los Alamos Triathlon. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The 40th annual Los Alamos Triathlon is in need of volunteers for the event set for Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center, 2760 Canyon Road.
All volunteers get a long sleeve Los Alamos Triathlon staff shirt as well as a lunch after the event.
Hours are 5:30-9:30 a.m. and volunteer opportunities include the following:
- Traffic Control
- Food Preparation
- Water Stations
- Course Marking
- Transition Zones
To volunteer, contact Joseph Harris at 505.663.1794, Read More
Free Flight Giveaway – Take Airlines Survey At Fair
COUNTY News:
During the County Fair Saturday, Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) will promote the new commercial air service being offered between Los Alamos and Albuquerque by giving away one free round trip flight on New Mexico Airlines, the company under contract to the County that provides commercial airline service between LAM and Albuquerque’s Sunport (ABQ).
To enter, fair-goers should drop by the County Council fair booth and complete a short survey which is also the entry form. The survey asks a few questions about the individual’s use or knowledge of the airline service. Read More
Luján: House GOP Wants to Weaken Protections for Kids Fleeing Human Trafficking & Go After DREAMers
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and first vice chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) joined members of the House Democratic Leadership and CHC at a press conference in the Capitol.
Luján discussed House Republicans’ attempts to weaken human trafficking laws and DREAMer protections as part of legislation addressing the humanitarian crisis at the border. Below are his remarks.
“Yesterday we saw a House Republican conference that was in disarray because Ted Cruz and a Read More
WIC: More Than Milk And Cheese
By ERICA ARCHULETA, MEdWIC is an acronym visible throughout America including the aisles of the new Smith’s Marketplace, however it is an acronym that tends to be underestimated or thought of as the milk and cheese program.
WIC is far more than milk and cheese, and as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week it is important to recognize the contributions the WIC program has made over the years and continues to make every day to breastfeeding women throughout America, New Mexico and Los Alamos County.
Formally established Read More
Taos Celebrates Smokey’s 70th Birthday
Courtesy/CNF
STATE News:
Carson National Forest, Taos Bureau of Land Management and the Town of Taos are joining to host a birthday party 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Aug. 9 in honor of Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday.
Smokey’s Birthday celebration will include a birthday cake, songs, games, a Smokey Bear poster exhibit and an opportunity for children to have their picture taken with Smokey. Special guests at the birthday celebration will be surviving members of the Taos Pueblo firefighting crew, the Snowballs, who will recount the story of the discovery of Smokey Bear on a fire in the Read More
Senators: WIPP’s Missed Inspections ‘Unacceptable’
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced Monday that the Department of Labor has responded to their March request for an explanation detailing why the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) failed to conduct legally required regular safety inspections at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
The senators asked for the information after an investigation into a February truck fire at WIPP revealed that MSHA had done only two inspections during the three years before the accident.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
A specialized Read More
Food on the Hill: Boston Cooler
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comI grew up in southeast Michigan and we would have these during the summer. They are very easy to make, but they are very good! I believe that they need to be made with ONLY Vernor’s soda. Luckily, Smith’s carries this. It has a special taste.
Ingredients (for one drink):
12 oz of Vernor’s ginger ale
3/4 of a pint of vanilla ice cream
Directons:
In a blender, miix together until smooth.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Free Workshop On Downs Syndrome Aug. 11
Laurie Pachl. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
UPS, the United Parent Support Group, with the help of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, Los Alamos National Bank and others invite the community to learn more about Down or Downs Syndrome at a free workshop, next week.
Patti McVay and Laurie Pachl will present the workshop at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.
McVay and Pachl were presenters at the National Down Syndrome Congress in Denver, where they were seen by Jorge and Sylvia Roman. The Romans, along with United Parent Support sought assistance Read More
Dedie Snow Delivers Annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture
Artist’s concept of the Palace of the Governors in the early 17th century, by Scott G. Jaquith. Courtesy/newmexicoculture.org
STATE News:
Since 1609, the Palace of the Governors remains the nation’s oldest continuously occupied government building.
But before and especially after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and 1693 Reconquest, one of the most common complaints found in early descriptions of it came down to four important words: “In need of repair.”
For the museum’s annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture, noted archaeologist Cordelia “Dedie” Thomas Snow pulls together the various descriptions Read More
Valencia County Elementary Schools Guaranteed Meal Funding For Underprivileged Kids
Sen. Michael Sanchez
STATE News:
Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, D-Valencia, Bernalillo, announced that thanks to funding from a state appropriation, children enrolled in Belen and Los Lunas elementary schools will again be eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals.
The much needed program, coordinated by New Mexico Appleseed, continues at a time when the state ranks first in the nation for the highest rate of childhood hunger.
“Child hunger has been directly related to poor performance in school. This program not only prevents students from being hungry during their school Read More
Rodeo Parking Limited on North Mesa this Weekend
Rodeo Parking Map for North Mesa. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In an effort to limit vehicle traffic in the North Mesa Stables area for the safety of stable lot owners and their animals, spectators for the Rodeo this weekend will not be allowed entrance from North Mesa Road.
Only rodeo contestants, stable lot owners and vehicles with handicap placards will be allowed entrance to the stables during the rodeo.
For additional information, contact the LAC Parks, Recreation & Open Space Administration Office at 505.662.8170. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Smith’s Marketplace Managers and Staff
JJ MAIERInitially I was vehemently against this new “big box store”, its location, and what it was going to do to “my” businesses. As former Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce director, each business that continued to survive in the Los Alamos atmosphere was one of my heroes and a triumph.
The thought of a store like this that could put my smaller businesses out of business made me physically sick. After reading some of the things my old friend Dave Fox has said, I realized I put too little faith in our business owners/leaders and our community members. We are capable of keeping Read More
LAFD Selects New Fire Marshal and Captain
New Fire Marshal Jeff Wetteland
LAFD News:
Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes announced this morning that two members of LAFD have been promoted, effective today.
Jeff Wetteland has been promoted to battalion chief, in charge of the Fire & Life Safety Division. Wetteland began his career with LAFD in July 2001 and was promoted to captain in April 2009. Chief Wetteland will serve as the County’s fire marshal.
New Fire Capt. Jeff Saiz 
Jeff Saiz has been promoted to captain. He was hired in January 2006 and promoted to driver/engineer in February 2011.
Hughes said both promotions Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Opens Jemez Subsidiary
The new headquarters of the Los Alamos Daily Post at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos MainStreet provided a curb appeal matching grant for the purchase of the new red awning. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Daily Post is pleased to announce the launch of its first subsidiary – The Jemez Daily Post. Click on the button at right to access The Jemez Daily Post.
Ryszard Wasilewski and Susan Burritt of Jemez Springs are publishing The Jemez Daily Post, which covers the communities in the Jemez Mountains and surrounding areas. The online paper is published seven Read More
Fusion Multisport’s Open For Business Despite Construction!
Fusion Multisport is open regular hours six days a week in spite of the major road construction in front of the store on Central Avenue. Parking is available close by in the Central Park Square parking lot (enter via 15th Street near Iris) or across the street in the lot next to Starbucks and Ruby K’s. Parking also is available directly across the street in the lot behind CB FOX. Fusion Multisport is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saaturdays. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comMassive Rains Cause Destruction At Ridge Park Condos
The torrential rains of late caused this tree to uproot and fall on a long fence Tuesday collapsing it behind Ridge Park Condominiums. Photo by Chris Clark.ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark.ladailypost.com
The fence collapse area remains sealed off including these parking stalls at Ridge Park Condominiums. Photo by Chris Clark.ladailypost.com Read More
Village Arts Gets Creative With Window Display
Village Arts employees got together and created a special window display at the store on DP Road in honor of this weekend’s Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo festivities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
