High Winds Pose Hazards On Santa Fe National Forest
Hazard tree. Courtesy/wikipedia
SFNF News:
High wind warnings across much of northern New Mexico are likely to increase risks from falling trees.
Visitors to the Santa Fe National Forest are urged to use extra caution, especially in areas that have been severely burned by wildfire, which are especially prone to hazard trees.
Hazard trees are trees that pose a danger to people or property as a result of structural defects caused by age, fire or disease.
Wind gusts from 50 to 70 miles per hour can substantially increase the risk of both dead and green trees falling.
Stay safe in the forest by following Read More
New 3-Way Stop Signs At Canyon Road And 15th Street!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Traffic & Streets Division of the Public Works Department has installed “all way” (3-way) stop signs at the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Motorists are urged to be cautious while traveling through this area while everyone becomes familiar with this change.
Direct questions or concerns to the Traffic & Streets Division at 505.662.8113 or email lacpw@lacnm. Read More
DPLA Hosts Community Meeting About Actions To Take Between Elections 7 p.m. Monday At UNM-LA
POLITICAL News:
Consider yourself a Progressive, Liberal or otherwise left of center?
Disappointed with our most recent election and want to do something about it?
Join us for a special meeting hosted by the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County. We’ll discuss how we can move forward to support issues that are important to us. This isn’t about the election, it’s about the action we can take in between elections.
Let’s be thankful for what we have accomplished and plan for the future.
- Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
- Building 05
- UNM-Los Alamos
Invite your friends Read More
LAMS 2016 Book Fair Open To Entire Community Daily
LAMS News:
As the weather turns cooler at the end of the week, the Los Alamos Middle School library will have some hot deals to increase your love of reading and benefit their wonderful school programs at the same time.
The LAMS 2016 Book Fair is open to the entire community and runs 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily starting Friday, Nov. 18 through Wednesday, Nov. 30. A special Saturday sale to coincide with the annual Craft Fair is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 19.
The Hawk PTO provides support to the middle school in a variety of ways including; providing funds for school projects, purchasing teaching materials Read More
Storytelling Ranger Pete Griffin Shares Tales Of Alaskan Wilderness During Talk At White Rock Library Tuesday
LIBRARY News:
Pete Griffin, the Storytelling Ranger, will tell some of his tales of the Alaskan Wilderness at the White Rock Branch Library at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22. He tells personal stories that blend growing up, natural history and natural resource management dilemmas.
Growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a career as a wildlife biologist exploring the woods and waters Griffin loved was a natural. On the other hand, his transmogrification from an introverted wildlife biologist who just wanted a job all by himself out in the woods into a storyteller standing on the stage in front of Read More
Construction Project To Begin In White Rock
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities’ contractor, AUI, Inc., is to perform sanitary sewer work scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 21 with crews working 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The project will include, in order of execution, trenchless rehabilitation and service line replacement of pipelines under Connie Avenue (600 feet west of Aragon Avenue), Kayenta Drive and Mimbres Drive, resulting in little or no street excavation. According to Department officials, spot excavation on the street and some excavation on residential yards will be necessary for the reconnection/replacement Read More
Tribute To Max Baker
A niece of former Los Alamos County Administrator Max Baker and his beloved wife Kathryn took this photo in the Gulf of Mexico and it is a fitting way to honor him. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Max and Kathryn Baker visit Lake Michigan in 2007. Courtesy photo
Former Los Alamos County Administrator Max Baker died Oct.19, 2016 at his home in Farmington, Utah. He was 65 years old and had battled cancer for two years.
Baker was a beloved figure in Los Alamos where his career at the County spanned nearly two decades. He was first hired in January 1992 Read More
PEEC Staff Win State And National Awards
Jonathan Creel. Courtesy photoSchool Board Approves Land Lease For Los Alamos Baseball Academy
Following Monday’s school board meeting, officials gather outside for a photo, from left, School Board Vice President Jenny McCumber, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, School Board Secretary Andrea Cunningham, LAPS Operations Director Joanie Ahlers, LAHS Baseball Coach Brian Neal and real estate developer James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
PEEC’s Top 10 List Continues: #7
Kids are so important, they are also the focus of this week’s reason to support PEEC. The number 7 reason why people support PEEC is to help kids have fun exploring science at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Support PEEC and help kids develop a love for science. Courtesy photo Read More
Sen. Udall To Be Lead Democrat On Senate Indian Affairs Committee
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Courtesy/D. Russel /NISTMeet New County Attorney Alvin Leaphart
New Los Alamos County Attorney Alvin Leaphart
The Los Alamos County Council has appointed J. Alvin Leaphart, IV of Georgia as the new County attorney. He replaces Rebecca Ehler who retired last summer.
Leaphart spoke by telephone Wednesday to the Los Alamos Daily Post about his new position, which he is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.
“I was very excited to receive the job offer and I am winding down my practice here and winding down my position with the City of Statesboro,” he said.
Leaphart and his fiancé Erica plan to get married the Saturday after Thanksgiving Read More
Culture, Farolitos All Aglow In Jemez Dec. 10
‘Light Among the Ruins’ returns 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Jemez Historic Site. This FREE annual family event is noted far-and-wide for the thousand plus farolitos outlining the historic ruins of ‘Gisewa’ Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission Church, for the traditional Jemez song and dance performed between two bonfires (luminarias), and for the delicious Pueblo food and art available for purchase during this event.
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Sizzles Sky In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: The sunrise as seen Tuesday from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
Business After Hours At Los Alamos Daily Post And Warm Hearts Yarn 5:30-7 p.m. Today!
BUSINESS News:
The Chamber’s newest member, Warm Hearts Yarn, is teaming up with the Los Alamos Daily Post to host a two-business Business After Hours and Celebration of the End of Construction on their section of Central Avenue today.
Their doors will be open 5:30-7 p.m. for folks to drop by and visit, network and enjoy refreshments.
For details, visit https:////losalamoschamber. chambermaster.com/events/ details/business-after-hours- november-2016-179. Read More
UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney Selected For UNM Presidential Search Committee
Dr. Cynthia J. Rooney, CEO of UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-LA News:
Dr. Cynthia Rooney, CEO of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), has been appointed to serve on the advisory committee to assist and advise The University of New Mexico (UNM) Board of Regents in the selection of UNM’s next president.
“I am honored to serve on this important committee as the representative from the UNM branch campuses,” Dr. Rooney said. “This committee is charged to advise and assist the UNM Board of Regents in the recruitment and screening of potential candidates to serve as UNM’s president. It provides a unique Read More
Christmas Garland Decorates Downtown Los Alamos
Crews are decorating the light poles with Christmas wreaths and garland today along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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Courtesy photoHeinrich To Serve As Ranking Member Of Joint Economic Committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
POLITICAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after being selected as ranking member of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee in the 115th Congress. Heinrich currently serves, and will continue to serve, on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Armed Service Committees.
“Too many people in Washington, D.C. think that if the stock market is going up, the economy is in good shape. But that’s not the reality for working families. The way we should measure the success of the economy is if wages Read More