Letter To The Editor: Persona Non Grata
By DIANA NORWOODI am “first” American … “second” New Mexican. Regardless of my political persuasions; I find that Mr. Trump’s recent behavior was so obnoxious, it deserves commentary.
We are one of the most wonderfully diverse states. We’re a cultural treasure chest, here in the United States. I don’t always agree with our state government; and/or Governor Martinez.
However; she’s “our” governor and a degree of respect is in order. The audacity and lack of good taste that Mr. Trump displays; coming into “our” state ( Read More
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BUREAU OF RECLAMATION News:Bill Clinton Brings Message Of Unity To Española
President Bill Clinton shakes hands with the crowd Tuesday at the plaza in Española after his speech promoting the presidential candidacy of his wife, Hillary Clinton. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
President Bill Clinton on the stump for wife Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign Tuesday evening in Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com President Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife, Hillary Clinton, at a rally Tuesday in Española.
A laundry list of Democratic candidates and office holders, Read More
Odyssey Academy Proposal Enters Final Step Of XQ Competition
Members the Odyssey Academy Core Team gathered at the home of Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus to hit the Submit Button and celebrate the completion of the final stage of the XQ Competition. Brent Collin (left,) Michele Altherr, Kurt Steinhaus, Bill Hargraves, David Daniel, Marvel Harrison, John Pawlak, Elizabeth Watson, Pam Miller, missing in photo is Ken Holmes. Courtesy photoCouncil Calls For Letters Of Interest For Probate Judge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors responded during Tuesday night’s meeting to the resignation of Probate Judge Bill McKerley.
McKerley wrote a letter dated May 19, 2016 to Council Chair Rick Reiss that his resignation will be effective upon appointment of a replacement. McKerley was appointed to the position Feb. 16 after Probate Judge Chris Chandler resigned.
McKerley stated in his letter that he had recently been informed by the County Attorney that he had a conflict of interest under the State’s Code of Conduct, which prohibits political involvement for even part-time probate Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter May 18 To May 24, 2016
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
JAMES CARPENTER
May 18 at 5:47 a.m. / Police arrested James Carpenter, 30, of Jemez Springs near 44th Street and Urban on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
CONCHA HERRERA
May 19 at 3:10 p.m. / Police arrested Concha Herrera, 37, of Truchas at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with shoplifting. The estimated loss is more than $250.
Police Alert Motorists To Senior Appreciation Night
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department reminds motorists and citizens that Saturday May 28 is the annual Senior Appreciation Night.
This means that recent graduates will enjoy a night of festivities in the downtown area especially around Ashley Pond Park, the YMCA on 15th Street and Reel Deal Theater. Activities are scheduled 6 p.m. Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday.
If motorist plan on driving in the downtown area during this timeframe, please use extra caution and stay vigilant looking out for pedestrians. Read More
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EDUCATION News:Sanchez-Gagne: Why I Am Running To Be Your DA
By MARIA SANCHEZ-GAGNEI am a native Santa Fean and life-long Democrat. I have worked as a career prosecutor for 20 years, having prosecuted hundreds of cases including violent crimes of child abuse, human trafficking and sexual assaults. I wrote New Mexico’s human trafficking law and prosecuted the first cases of human trafficking. Victims, regardless of their immigration status, are now able to receive benefits and resources to start a new life. I am responsible for the first state international extradition from Mexico. I have developed and implemented Read More
Coaching Café’: Your Life Is Yours…
By LEANNE PARSONSSolo Exhibition With Works By David Santiago May 28
‘Together’ by David Santiago. Courtesy photoProject Management Institute – Otowi Bridge Chapter Receives 2016 Best Of Los Alamos Award
BUSINESS News:
Project Management Institute – Otowi Bridge Chapter has been selected for the 2016 Best of Los Alamos Award in the Non-Profit Organization category by the Los Alamos Award Program.
In support of the Project Management Institute (PMI), which has a defined purpose of dedication “to advancing the state-of-the-art in the management of projects,” the PMI Otowi Bridge Chapter was founded in 1995 and commits to:
VISION – The PMI Otowi Bridge Chapter will be recognized as a dynamic organization of dedicated Professional Project Managers dedicated Read More
Anna Tompkins Wins VFW’s Voice Of Democracy
VFW Post 8874 Commander Roger Anaya and Morrie Pongratz at last night’s event at Duane Smith Auditorium announced the winner of the Los Alamos VFW’s Post 8874 Voice of Democracy award. Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, almost 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme was: My Vision for America. Courtesy photo
Anna Tompkins is the recipient of the Los Read More
CIR: ‘Europe’s Economic Divide’ Thursday
CIR News:LAHS Seniors Megan Bucklin And John Rees Receive Rotary Scholarships
Rotarian Judy Goldie, chair of the Rotary Club’s Scholarship Committee, introduces award recipients Megan Bucklin, The Great Expectations Award, and John Rees, The Service Award. Bucklin plans to attend the University of Wyoming in the fall; Rees will head to Stanford. Both students, graduating Los Alamos High School seniors, received $2,500 at Tuesday evening’s convocation at Smith Auditorium. Photo by Hal Davis Read More
Davenport Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
Ted Romero, center, is the top finisher on the 3 mile course with a 20:57 in Tuesday’s weekly Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race. Courtesy/ACRR
Participants get moving in Tuesday’s weekly Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Trump Draws Thousands To Rally In Albuquerque
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump draws thousands to a rally this evening at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by James Chrobocinski
Los Alamos County Councilor James Chrobocinski of Los Alamos and his son JJ at Tursday evening’s rally for Donald Trump at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by Jacqui Chrobocinski
Thousands turn out Tuesday evening for the Donald Trump rally at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Photo by James Chrobocinski
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally Tuesday evening at the Albuquerque Convention Read More
President Bill Clinton Stumps For Wife In Española
Former President Bill Clinton campaigns for wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, today at the plaza in Española. Photo by Carol Clark/ladailypost.com
A crowd of 300-500 people gathered to hear former President Bill Clinton campaign for his wife Hillary today in Española. Photo by Carol Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
XQ The Super School Project: The Weight Of Expectation Is Heavier In Los Alamos
Courtesy photoIsn’t it interesting the way light always brings its shadow? Nowhere has the inescapable duality of existence been more on display than Los Alamos, New Mexico, the fourth stop on our XQ: The Super School Bus Tour.
We’re set up in a parking lot next to Ashley Pond. The pond looks man-made, just too perfect to exist naturally. The pond is round, surrounded by immaculate green grass, and just the right number of ducks paddling as if in a choreographed water ballet. Mountains rise in this distance, pinkish-brown and jagged, dotted with Read More