Stucco Work Underway On New DNCU In White Rock
Workers apply stucco Thursday to the exterior of the new Del Norte Credit Union under construction on Rover Boulvard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The new Del Norte Credit Union is taking shape on the corner of Rover Boulvard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Memorial Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Forest offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 31.
There are currently no fire restrictions on the SFNF. Visitors are reminded that fireworks and explosives are prohibited on federal lands. Law enforcement officers, fire personnel and recreation staff will be patrolling over the Memorial Day weekend to ensure visitor safety.
Forest visitors are asked to follow campfire safety guidelines and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor Read More
HHS On New Mexico Health Insurance Rate Changes
HHS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jonathan Gold, press secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, issued the following statement on New Mexico health insurance rate changes.
“Consumers in New Mexico will continue to have affordable coverage options in 2017. Last year, the average Marketplace premium among people with tax credits stayed the same at $127 per month, despite reports based on preliminary rate filings predicting increases of ‘51 percent’.
“People in New Mexico understand how the marketplace works, and they know that they can shop around and find coverage that fits Read More
Brownie ‘The King Of Ashley Pond’ Photo Bombs Shot
Brownie ‘The King of Ashley Pond’ suddenly photo bombs a shot of the park this morning. Photo by Greg KendallHike Water Canyon With Trail Expert Craig Martin
Spring in Water Canyon. Photo by Craig Martin
PEEC News:
What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to hike? Local trail expert Craig Martin is leading a hike 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 4, up Water Canyon to the meadow, where hikers can enjoy running water, flowers, and interesting trail stories.
This free hike is great for kids with a bit of hiking experience. The hike is about two miles round trip with around 400 feet of elevation gain.
The Water Canyon hike is limited to 20 participants. To participate, register online at www.peecnature.org. Afterward, meet Craig and other hikers at Read More
Daily Postcard: Raven Fledgling Waits For Meal
Daily Postcard: A raven fledgling (one of four), patiently waits in a local tree for his midday meal. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Scenes From NMSU Extension’s Canning Class
Extension Home Economist Helen Idzorek teaches Friday’s pressure canning workshop at Trinity on the Hill Church. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Participants in Friday’s pressure canning workshop receive tips on canning green beans and tomatoes. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Friday’s pressure canning workshop at TOTH. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Friday’s pressure canning workshop at TOTH. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Friday’s pressure canning Read More
What Could You Accomplish If Your Garage Doubled In Size?
Los Alamos Makers at 3540 Orange St., is a new community lab and makerspace where members can build, sew, solder, rivet, tinker and teach. Courtesy photoHave you ever had to put a creative project on the back burner because you don’t have the space, or the tools?
Los Alamos Makers is a new community lab and makerspace where members can build, sew, solder, rivet, tinker and teach. The space and the equipment is available to use at an affordable rate. It’s like having your own workshop.
Monday May 23, they will open their doors 2-6 p.m. for an informal open house. Read More
Udall Advances Priorities Of NM Farmers And Ranchers, Rural Communities In Agriculture Funding Bill
SENATE News:Kite Festival Underway Noon-5 p.m. Today & Sunday
Scene from a previous kite building workshop. File photoLos Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) Kite Festival launches this weekend. The festival is a 19-year tradition, which showcases expert flyers who perform dizzy aerial acrobatic moves with sophisticatedly constructed kites as well as simple, hand-made paper kites piloted enthusiastically by young children.
A kite flyer gets creative during a previous kite building workshop. File photoVisitors To Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District Campgrounds Advised To Check For Potable Water
SFNF News:Heinrich Meets With U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland, Urges Republicans To Do Their Job
Sen. Martin Heinrich meets Judge Garland. Courtesy photoAndy Sutton Raises Money For CSHD In Today’s Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
Andy Sutton of Los Alamos in Cambodia. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos residents Andy Sutton and his wife traveled to Cambodia in 2006 for a vacation and what they encountered on their travels impacted them significantly.
“We were just traveling a little bit. We always wanted to go to Angkor Wat,” Sutton said. Besides visiting the ancient temple complex, the Suttons went to the Landmine Museum in Siem Reap where they learned about Aki Ra and his non-government organization (NGO), the Cambodian Self Help Demining (CSHD). In addition, Aki Ra operates an orphanage Read More
Council To Consider Sending Ordinance Amendment To Electorate To Abolish Office Of Sheriff In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hear Ordinance No. 665, which proposes amendments, to be submitted to voters for adoption or rejection at the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The amendments would consolidate all remaining powers and duties of the Office of the Sheriff to the Los Alamos Police Department and abolish the sheriff as an elective office.
This proposed action arises out of discussion during the recent budget hearings at which Sheriff Marco Lucero pointed out that service of process has become a riskier activity than Read More
Probate Judge Bill McKerley Tenders Resignation
Probate Judge Bill McKerley
Staff Report:
Los Alamos County Probate Judge Bill McKerley has submitted his resignation from that office as recent changes to the Code of Judicial Conduct make the office incompatible with his role as chair of the local Republican Party.
As a result of the resignation of prior Probate Judge Christine Chandler, the office of Los Alamos County Probate judge was included in the Governor’s call for the general election. As Judge McKerley’s resignation comes too late for his name to be removed from the primary ballot, his withdrawal from the ballot will not be Read More
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Rally Underway At Santa Fe Community College
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is speaking now on the campus of Santa Fe Community College. He is speaking first to the crowd left standing outside the packed Fitness Center where he will speak in a few minutes. Check back at ladailypost.com for the full story and more photos from today’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is speaking now on the campus of Santa Fe Community College. Check back at ladailypost.com for the full story and more photos from today’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Former Senator Ken Salazar To Campaign For Hillary Clinton In New Mexico
STATE News:Largest Kite Festival In NM Takes Flight In White Rock May 20–22
Courtesy photoLos Alamos Police Department Participates In Thursday’s 2016 Special Olympics Torch Run
Members of the Los Alamos Police Department gather Thursday morning for the 2016 Special Olympics Torch Run. Photo by Anthony Lucero/LAPD
From left, Special Olympics athletes Sam and Jenny run the first leg of the 2016 Torch Run to Jemez Springs Thurdsay with Los Alamos Special Olympics Chair Cmdr. Oliver Morris. Photo by Anthony Lucero/LAPD
Runners gather in Jemez Springs with Santa Ana police officer after 42 miles of running in the 2016 Torch Run! Photo by Anthony Lucero/LAPD Read More
Students Hold End Of Year Paint Fight
Local students hold their annual end of year paint fight Sunday afternoon, from left, Diego Diaz, Michael Dewulf, Samantha Melton, Brianna Montano, Sean Reynolds and Marisa Ronquills. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Participants in paint fight, from left, Sierra Foley, Ashlyn Trujillo and Elizabeth Anaya. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department hoses down the scene. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com