PEEC: ‘We Are Stars’ 7 p.m. Today
Courtesy/PEECScenes From White Rock Fourth Of July Parade
Annual 4th of July parade fun today at the 2016 Childrens’ Parade in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The annual July 4th Children’s Parade and Carnival was held again this year at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 366 Grand Canyon in White Rock.
The Children’s Parade began at 10 a.m. today after a brief flag ceremony and singing of the National Anthem. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts led the parade.
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Cone Zone: Week Of July 4
COUNTY News:Week of July 4, 2016
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
To attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings, call the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information.
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Scenes From YMCA’s Firecracker 5K Fun Run
Participants take off in the YMCA’s Firecracker 5K Fun Run this morning in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard signs up to volunteer at this morning’s race. Courtesy photo
Talk about patriotic spirit! Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard with today’s costume contest winner Elena Sandoval. Courtesy photo Read More
LAHS Delegates Attend National Conference
The entire New Mexico Student Delegation in their show-stopping chile hats at the National Student Council Association’s National Conference, June 21, in Portland, Ore. Courtesy photo.
From left, Delegate Kim Lopez, Teacher Rachel Cowan and Delegate Stephanie Kuzmack at the National Student Council Association’s National Conference. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Seniors Kim Lopez and Stephanie Kuzmack and Teacher Rachel Cowan joined a delegation of 30 New Mexico students and advisors to the National Student Council Association’s National Conference, June Read More
Alex Kirk Plays NBA Summer League Game Tonight
Alex Kirk
SPORTS News:
Pro basketball player Alex Kirk of Los Alamos will play at 7 p.m. today on the NBA channel.
He is playing for the San Antonio Spurs summer team in Salt Lake City, Utah. A second game will be broadcast at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 5.
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Bird Walk In Lower Rendija Canyon July 10
Lesser goldfinch. Photo by Dave Yeamans
PEEC News:
One of the best ways to begin bird watching is by looking for the birds seen and heard every day.
To help beginning birders recognize some of the species living in Los Alamos, long-time Los Alamos resident and bird watcher Joe Fitzgibbon is leading a three-mile hike at 7 a.m. Sunday, July 10.
Adults and children who can hike quietly are welcome to attend. This is the perfect opportunity to spot, identify and admire local species of birds. Potential sightings may include white-throated swifts, red-tailed hawks and sapsuckers.
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Bear Spotted On Ridge Park Condo Deck Sunday
This bear is spotted munching on bird seed Sunday on the deck of a Ridge Park condo on Oppenheimer Drive, which backs up to Hidden Canyon – an offshoot of Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Joyce Nickols Read More
Letter To The Editor: For The Love Of Daisy
By HOLLY BATES
Daisy Mae. Courtesy photoNu2U Consignment & Gift Store Closing Sept. 30
Keith and Barbara Lindsay opened Nu2U May 1, 2014 at 1460 Trinity Dr., Suite 1 in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Nu2U Consignment and Gift Store owners Keith and Barbara Lindsay have announced that their store on Trinity Drive will close Sept. 30.
They issued the following closure plan:
Many thanks for the love and support the community and surrounding areas have given us since we announced the closure of our store. We have enjoyed our time with you We have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the small business community in Los Alamos. We have made a lot of new friends and look Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Update
The Los Alamos Community Foundation in partnership with the UWNNM held a conference April 8 at UNM-Los Alamos for nonprofits serving Los Alamos. Courtesy/LACF
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has issued an update on the organization through its newsletter:
LACF and United Way of Northern Mexico conference for local non-profits
The Los Alamos Community Foundation in partnership with the UWNNM held a conference April 8 at UNM-Los Alamos for nonprofits serving Los Alamos. The topic of the conference was “Creative Read More
Tourists Crowd White Rock Visitor Center Sunday
A throng of tourists wait for Atomic City Transit to arrive Sunday at the White Rock Visitor Center to shuttle them to Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The bus is about to arrive Sunday at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lemonade Stand Proceeds Benefit Animal Shelter
Kyla Sandoval is selling lemonade this 4th of July weekend from her snazzy stand near Granada and Meadow Drive in White Rock to raise money for the local animal shelter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Signs Remind Drivers No Parking Along NM 4 Today
Signs are out on N.M. 4 reminding drivers that parking is not allowed along that roadway during today’s 4th of July festivities at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Happy Fourth Of July Los Alamos!
The news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post wishes the community a happy and safe time on this 4th of July … we hope to see everyone this afternoon at our booth and again this evening for the Kiwanis Club’s annual fireworks extravaganza both at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy image Read More
Employee Union Calls For A Profit-Free LANL
UPTE’s Jeff Colvin discusses a strategy for taking the profit out of the next LANL contract. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
When the Los Alamos National Laboratory management and operating contract goes up for bid in 2018, one of the most interested and potentially vulnerable groups is a core of ten thousand LANL employees.
While they are routinely patronized and flattered and sincerely thanked in public by upper level managers as the heart and soul of the enterprise, they are also usually the people with the least say about what Read More
Fourth Of July Spirit Spotted On San Juan Street
Every mailbox on San Juan Street in Los Alamos and many of the homes are exhibiting Fourth of July spirit. Photo by Karen Humphrey
Fourth of July spirit. Photo by Karen Humphrey
Fourth of July spirit. Photo by Karen Humphrey Read More
Heinrich Highlights Groundbreaking Zika Virus Research At UNM Health Sciences Center
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
- As the threat of the Zika virus grows, Heinrich continues call for emergency funding to address the outbreak
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met with researchers in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center and was briefed on their work to combat the Zika virus and other mosquito-borne infectious diseases.
“Zika is a public health emergency that requires a real response,” Heinrich said. “I am proud that the scientific talent in New Mexico is leading Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Decorating For The Fourth
Patriotic flower pots and jars. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXCan you believe we are mid-summer already? It’s our country’s birthday and time to celebrate! My family loves fireworks. We are blessed enough to watch them from our deck, so the day will be filled with good eats – ribs on the barbeque, lawn games, probably even a trip to the pool.
It doesn’t take much to decorate for Independence Day. You can decorate with food, flowers, and lawn decorations. Follow these guidelines for a red, white and blue, patriotic celebration.
Sodas in red, white and blue. Courtesy photo Read More
Letter To The Editor: Fiscal Frugality And County Council — Support Your Local Sheriff
By TERRY GOLDMANI have been mulling over Councilor (Kristin) Henderson’s comments on frugality vs. wasteful duplication in our County government and decided to be very impressed.
I will be even more so when she identifies the five Councilors that she has convinced to join her in resigning from the Council to avoid the wasteful ‘duplication’ of having seven Councilors instead of just one.
Regarding the Sheriff’s position, however, while I have not the slightest reason to suspect any corruption in the current or past Councils, I do recall the Founding Fathers Read More