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By DAREN SAVAGERemembering When: A Fire And Fall Prevention Program For Older Adults 12:30 p.m. Friday
NMDOH News:
Are you an older adult? Have you fallen recently? Do you have parents who are older adults you are concerned about? Than this presentation is for you!
The Los Alamos Fall Prevention Coalition will present: “Remembering When: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults” at 12:30 p.m., Friday, July 1 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Everyone is welcome!
This program is especially important as falls are the leading cause of accidental injury death among adults 65 years of age and older in the U.S. and New Mexico.
During 2010-2014 Los Alamos residents Read More
Daily Postcard: Bird’s-eye View Of Main Hill Road
Daily Postcard: A bird’s-eye view Friday morning of the Main Hill Road. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comJuly Night Sky Show At Nature Center Planetarium
The Milky Way. Photo by Elena Giorgi
PEEC News:
Visit moons, planets, stars and other celestial objects and learn more about what is visible in the night sky this month during a night sky show, 7-7:45 p.m. Friday, July 1 in the planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This program is ideal for stargazers who want to learn more. View star clusters, nebulae, double stars and other objects with binoculars this month.
Because there are just 50 seats in the planetarium, visitors are asked to purchase tickets at the Los Alamos Nature Center or call to reserve a seat. These programs typically Read More
Obituary: Summers Hugh Cox May 26, 1927 – June 16, 2016
SUMMERS HUGH COX May 26, 1927 – June 16, 2016
Summers Hugh Cox was born May, 26, 1927 in Gasaway, W. Va., to T. Loring and Araminta B. Cox, the eighth of 10 children. He died June, 16, 2016 in Los Alamos surrounded by his loving family.
He served in US Army 1945-47, and then earned a BA in Biology at West Virginia University in 1951. Summers was married Dec. 27, 1952 to Joanne L. Weber and was her loving and devoted husband for 63 years.
Summers is survived by Joanne and their four children: Robert A. Cox (Karen) of Brighton, Colo.; Ellen L. Yoder (Terry) of Granite Bay, Calif.; Catherine Cox of Las Cruces,
LAHS Band Practices For Parade Wednesday
COUNTY News:DOE Honors LANL’s Small Business Program
Acquisition Services Management Division Leader Doug McCrary, second from left holding a plaque, and members of LANL’s Small Business Program: Chris Fresquez, far left, Jim Carrigan, center, and James Kloeppel, far right, are shown with John McKinstry of RG Construction Services, second from right. Courtesy/LANL
- Successful mentoring partnership recognized
Los Alamos National Laboratory and RG Construction Services LLC in Rio Rancho received the fiscal year 2015 Mentor of the Year and Protégé of the Year awards, respectively, from the Department of
‘Bone And Joint Health In The Senior Population’ With Dr. Culley Christensen 3 p.m. Wednesday
Governor Announces Capture Of 100th DWI Fugitive
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced the capture of the 100th DWI fugitive in New Mexico since the roundup began late last year.
In December, Martinez directed New Mexico State Police and the Department of Corrections Absconder Unit to track down and arrest DWI offenders – including repeat offenders and those who have killed or seriously injured families on the road – and have now skipped out on parole or probation and are hiding from the law.
“These captures send a strong message: If you drink and drive and try to avoid justice, you will not get away with it. Law enforcement Read More
Jeff Segler Of Los Alamos Troop 22 Named BSA’s National Artist
Jeff Segler of Boy Scout Troop 22 in Los Alamos named national artist of the Boy Scouts of America. Courtesy photo
The story of Scouting has been told through campfire tales, physical and digital photo albums, and official Boy Scouts of America paintings.
In history, only two men have created those official paintings: Norman Rockwell and Joseph Csatari.
Now a third has joined that colorful lineage. Jeff Segler, an Eagle Scout and former Philmont staffer who has been involved with Scouting for nearly 50 years, has been Read More
WIPP Update: Prestart Activities Continue
WIPP waste handling personnel review a procedure as part of prestart activities at WIPP. Courtesy/WIPPHeinrich Fights For More Resources For Counter Drug Efforts Along US-Mexico Border
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Dr. Richard Brody Briefs Los Alamos Daily Post On Fraud Issues Prior To LANL Talk At 3 p.m. Today
Dr. Richard G. Brody of Albuquerque stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post early this afternoon ahead of his scheduled 3-4 p.m. presentation for badge holders today at the Pete Domenici Auditorium at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Richard G. Brody stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post early this afternoon to discuss in general terms the topic of fraud in the workplace. Brody is presenting a talk on the topic for badge holders at 3 p.m. today at the Pete Domenici Auditorium at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More
Bee Deaths Threaten Summer Picnics And Barbecues
No bees, no food conference. Courtesy photoBees pollinate most of the world’s most common crops, including seasonal favorites such as peaches, asparagus, and cherries. But the U.S. is losing about a third of its bee colonies each year, alarming beekeepers, farmers and chefs along with environmental advocates. Environment
Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Fire On Rose Street
Los Alamos fire and police vehicles line Rose Street Monday night in response to a kitchen fire that initiated in the oven of a local residence. Safety tip: never leave food unattended while cooking on the stove or baking something in the oven. Photo by Victoria Rygh Read More
GOP House Candidate Sharon Stover Campaigns Door To Door Throughout District 43
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover greets resident Mr. Lockhart and family as she campaigns door to door Sunday with Pam Meyer on Grand Canyon in White Rock. Meyer explains that the goal is to knock on every door and speak with residents throughout the entire district before the November election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Tyrone, at left, the 5 lb. yorkie and official mascot of the Los Alamos Daily Post takes particular interest in the goings on Sunday after spotting the Lockhart family dog. New Mexico House Dist. 43 Republican candidate Sharon Stover, Read More
Los Alamos County Little League Baseball And Softball District All-Stars Results
Baseball 9-10 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Baseball 10-11 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Baseball 9-10 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Softball Seniors All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Softball 9-10 All-Stars. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos All Stars District champs on their way to State! Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos County Little League is proud to announce the results of the District All-Star Baseball and Softball tournaments this past weekend.
Los Alamos hosted the Girls District Softball tournament at the North Mesa Ball Fields. The District Baseball tournaments were played in Santa Fe.
District Read More
Community Invited To Book Signing Of Doomed To Cooperate, Edited By Siegfried Hecker, 7 p.m. Today
COMMUNITY News:
Bathtub Row Press announces the release of Doomed to Cooperate, edited by Siegfried Hecker.
The community is invited to attend the release celebration and book signing of this long-awaited title at 7 p.m., today in historic Fuller Lodge.
“This is a task that never ends, and Sig Hecker, who has done more than any other American to strengthen US and Russian scientific cooperation, tells us how critical it is for this nuclear work to be revived today.” — Sam Nunn, former US Senator and Co-Chairman of the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
The two-volume sets can be purchased Read More
No Streaming Broadcast Of Council Meeting Tonight
COUNTY News:
Because of a technical repair and replacement needed for Los Alamos County’s video streaming equipment, there will be no streaming broadcast of tonight’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
This malfunction only relates to streaming – there will still be a televised broadcast on PAC 8 television, and video capture for later playback on demand should still be available and posted on the County’s website after the meeting. Read More
