Governor Announces Record Year For State Parks
Tent Rocks at Bandelier National Monument. By M. Baum/nmtrue
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that more people are visiting New Mexico’s state parks than ever before.
Last year, New Mexico state parks welcomed more than 5 million visitors – 1 million more than 2014. The announcement comes on the heels of the Governor announcing record-breaking tourism numbers for the fourth consecutive year.
“This is great news for New Mexico. When our state parks flourish, so do our communities,” Martinez said. “Our state parks are absolute treasures, and it’s exciting that more Read More
Bandelier Hosts Reunion During Centennial Celebration
Participants arriving Saturday for the Bandelier Reunion in Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS Photo
Nearly 200 people attended Saturday’s Bandelier Reunion. Courtesy/NPS PhotoBANDELIER News:
As part of the celebration of Bandelier National Monument’s 100th birthday and the Centennial of the National Park Service, Bandelier held a reunion Saturday, July 23, inviting present and former employees as well as anyone with close personal connections to the park.
Nearly 200 people attended, counting current staff as well as those who came from near and far.
The event Read More
Meet The Orphaned Bear Cubs!
Two healthy, playful bear cubs captured on a recently installed game camera. Courtesy/LEWF
LEWF News:
Dr. Kathleen Ramsay received the two orphaned bear cubs June 25 from the Valles Caldera National Preserve. (Their mother had been euthanized following an attack on a local runner who unknowingly passed beetween her and the cubs.)
Weighing in at about 10 pounds each, Dr. Ramsay went to work to get the cubs used to their new diet of “mush” and fruit, veggies and dog food.
Now, less than a month later, Valley Girl and Cowboy are well over 20 pounds and full of playful energy.
Courtesy/LEWF
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Daily Postcard: Morning Comes To Walnut Canyon
Daily Postcard: Morning comes to Walnut Canyon. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Register For A Different Kind Of Golf Tournament
CHAMBER News:
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in a Golf Event unlike any other you will play this summer. This Friday, July 29, the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will test your skills, not only with a golf club but also with other athletic equipment. Come support the United Way of Northern New Mexico. You do not have to be a Chamber member to participate!
The event begins with breakfast and Mimosas, followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers will face a variety of challenges that one does not normally encounter on the local links. It’s a little bit golf, a little Read More
Repaving Underway On Downtown Parking Lot
Shannon Corporation has contracted with Action Asphalt to repave the parking lot at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. The project, which began this afternoon, is being done a section at a time and should be completed by Thursday. Parking is available on each side of the building as well as behind it. Photo by Carol A. Clark
Parking lot repaving in underway this week in front of the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper office at 1247 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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A New Mexico meadow jumping mouse captured and released this month on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/Northern Arizona University
Fire staff help erect fence to protect New Mexico meadow jumping mouse habitat. Courtesy/USDA Forest Service
Sangre De Cristo Chorale Singer Auditions For 2016-17 Season Aug. 1 And 8
Auditions are Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 for the Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Democrats Cheer National Convention
Amy Storey leads Los Alamos Democrats in a toast Monday evening during a watch party at the Los Alamos Democratic campaign headquarters in Central Park Square before the start of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The group praised the first night as ‘inspirational and uplifting’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders takes the stage. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local Democrats watch Monday’s national convention. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Obituary: Robert (Bobby) Steedle July 23, 2016
ROBERT (BOBBY) STEEDLE July 23, 2016
Robert (Bobby) Steedle, 50, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on July 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Russel and Jean Steedle; and his maternal grandmother, Martha Jean Billings. He is survived by his loving fiancé Marilou Wallace, who took such good care of him during his illness and the 12 years they spent together previous to his diagnosis.
He is also survived by his parents, Jim and Jeannie Steedle; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Jason Leeches; nephew, Koby Leeches; Read More
Quorum Notice For UbiQD Grand Opening Friday
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the grand opening of the UbiQD laboratory, 3-5 p.m., Friday at 134 Eastgate Dr. A quorum may be present, however, no council action will be taken. Courtesy photo Read More
State Police Announce Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols
STATE POLICE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during August 2016.
State Police are bringing awareness to this endeavor, in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities, through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns
Fire managers are planning to conduct two prescribed burns this fall on the Coyote Ranger District in the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct two prescribed burns on the Coyote Ranger District this fall.
The 5,041-acre French Mesa treatment area is approximately 10 miles north of Gallina and the 470-acre Mesa Potrero pile burn located approximately seven miles northwest of the community of Coyote.
The window for hand ignitions may open as early as Aug. 1, 2016, and run through Sept. 30. That window Read More
Community Resiliency Committee Meets Aug. 1
COMMUNITY News:
The Community Resiliency Committee meets 10-11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 1 at the Los Alamos Teen Center on 20th Street in downtown Los Alamos.
“Well-being thru awareness,” is the motto of the Community Health Council group trying to identify needs and resources in the community and how to build resiliency for all ages.
The community is invited to attend this meeting. Direct questions or suggestions to 505.470.0841. Read More
Quorum Notice For DNCU Grand Opening Friday
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the grand opening ceremony of the new Del Norte Credit Union branch at 2 p.m., Friday at the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. A quorum of councilors may be present at this event, however, no council action will be taken. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More