Curbs Going In At New DNCU In White Rock
Obituary: Bill Olson June 15, 1929 – May 5, 2016
BILL OLSON June 15, 1929 – May 5, 2016First National Santa Fe Wins Sonny Brown Business Of The Year Award From Rotary District 5520
Michelle Coons, President of First National Santa Fe, center, accepts the Business of the Year award from Rotary District Awards Chair Prudy Abeln and District Governor Tom Walker. Courtesy photoCentral Avenue Road Work Underway Through May 11
Asphalt warranty work is underway at the corner of Central Avenue and 20th Street and motorists can expect flagging operations through Wednesday from 20th Street to Bathtub Row. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comEvacuation Lifted For Residents At Caballo Peak Apartments Following Overnight Explosion
Residents of Caballo Peak Apartments at 3100 Canyon Road were allowed to return home at 4:30 p.m. today after an explosion early this morning caused some of the buildings in the complex to be evacuated. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The force of this morning’s explosion inside this apartment blew out two windows and the front door and sent shattered glass flying some 200 feet across Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Debris is strewn across the parking lot in front of Apartment 11 following this morning’s explosion at the Caballo Peak Apartments Read More
Community Invited To Open House For Greg Fisher
Greg Fisher
COMMUNITY News:
The family of Greg Fisher invites the community to attend an open house held in commemoration of Greg Fisher Tuesday, May 10 at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Lodge.
Community members are welcome to stop by anytime from 4:30-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, however, bring your own beverage (BYOB) is requested.
Tuesday’s memorial will be in lieu of any funeral service in Los Alamos, and instead of flowers, the family has requested donations in Greg Fisher’s name as follows:
The Read More
Update On Investigation Of Today’s Explosion At Caballo Peak Apartments On Canyon Road
Los Alamos police, firefighters, the state fire marshal and AFT are investigating the early morning explosion at Caballo Peak Apartments on Canyon Road. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Bomb Truck is on scene at Caballo Peak Apartments where an early morning explosion injured one man and caused the evacuation of the building. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
LAPD News:
At this time, the Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Fire Department are continuing to work at the scene of the explosion that occurred early this morning at Caballo Peak Read More
Class Of 2016 Senior Paint Night May 15
Obituary: Margaret (Geringer) Davis Oct. 2, 1937 – March 8, 2016
MARGARET (MAGGIE) DAVIS Oct. 2, 1937 – March 8, 2016
“If we cannot share a little kindness in this life, what are we here for?”
Maggie (Geringer) Davis passed away peacefully in her Bozeman, MT home on March 8th, 2016 with her children at her side.
She was born in Wheatland, WY to Elizabeth and Henry Geringer on Oct. 2, 1937. Her siblings are Jeri, John, and Darlene. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Darlene Fabricius.
She received her Bachelor of Science and Certificate of Physical Therapy from the Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, in 1959 and worked as a PT for 46 years. In her youth on Read More
Explosion Rocks Caballo Peak Apartments
An early morning explosion blew out the window of this unit at the Caballo Peak Apartments today at 3301 Canyon Road. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
The State Fire Marshal is on scene at the site of an explosion inside this unit early this morning at the Caballo Peak Apartments on Canyon Road. AFT is expected to arrive within the hour. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
“The explosion
Letter To The Editor: Chris Chandler’s Education, Experience And Background Needed On Council
By MIKE WHEELERChris Chandler, Los Alamos County Council candidate, has worked for many years to move Los Alamos forward. Her analysis of legislative matters at the county and state have been invaluable to the legislature and county. For these reasons and many others, please join me in supporting Chris for Council.
Chris’s previous service on county council guided our community during some very difficult times. She however, remained a constant steady voice of reason. Her education, experience and background are needed on the council. Legal issues continue to come up at the council Read More
Bike And Gear Swap Saturday June 4
Bikes for all ages crowded the Co-op lawn at the 2015 Bike and Gear Swap. Courtesy photo
Bikes for all ages crowded the Co-op lawn at the 2015 Bike and Gear Swap
COMMUNITY News:
The 5th Annual Bike and Gear Swap, a fundraiser for the Los Alamos Tuff Riders, will take place at 170 Central Park Square, three doors down from Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4.
This free event is the perfect venue to sell items that would otherwise collect dust in the closet, shed, or garage. Those who are looking for a bike to ride on our trails, commute, or otherwise enjoy the outdoors are likely to find Read More
LAFRW Hosts GOP Candidates Noon Thursday
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its May meeting at noon Thursday, May 12 in the Patio Room at 1001 Oppenheimer Place.
The community is invited to attend the event and meet the Republican candidate for County Clerk, Naomi Maestas as well as Republican candidates for County Council Patrick Brenner and Jaret McDonald.
For further information, contact Donna MacDonald 505.662.4001. Read More
Chamber Hosts Business After Hours May 11
Lunch With A Leader: State League President Dr. Meredith Machen May 17
Dr. Meredith Machen
LWVLA News:
The League of Women Voter’s community event, Lunch with a Leader, features State League President Dr. Meredith Machen, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Mesa Public Library.
Dr. Machen graduated from Boston University with degrees in English and Sociology/Anthropology, and earned a PhD in English from UNM. Teaching while working on dissertations, she and her husband Stephen decided to stay in New Mexico and raise their daughter rather than pursue academic research and university teaching careers. Read More
Robotics Presentation For 6th Graders May 11
LAMS News:
The Los Alamos Middle School Beta Hawks Robotics Team will describe their activities and plans for next school year during a presentation, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the gymnasium at Barranca Elementary School.
While everyone interested in viewing the LAMS robots are welcome, the presentation is ‘geared’ to answer 6th graders’ and their parents’ questions about the robotics program. The Beta Hawks will bring their robot, Epic, to demonstrate and are preparing their presentation to let 6th graders know what they need to know to be on a First Technical Challenge team.
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Daily Postcard: Scene From Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
Daily Postcard: White and blue booths at Ashley Pond Park Saturday for the Los Alamos Arts Council’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
XQ: The Super School Bus Visits Los Alamos Today
EDUCATION News:
- Community Event Features Interactive School Bus and XQ Project Applicants
Today the XQ: The Super School Bus will be in Los Alamos, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park – its fourth stop on a multi-city national bus tour.
For the first time, XQ: The Super School Project is providing communities the tools to source innovative ideas from the community and take a community based approach to rethink and redesign high school from the ground up. The Super School Bus Tour is a continuation of efforts to engage and excite local communities around this effort and will serve as a mobile
Los Alamos Olions Clean Up At Popejoy Awards!
Los Alamos High School Olion Devon Mccleskey wins Best Actor at this evening’s Popejoy Awards in Albuquerque. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
LAHS drama teacher David Daniel dedicated his Best Director win to Rachel Saxton, the previous LAHS drama teacher. Best Actor winner Devon Mccleskey moves on to the Jimmy Awards (high school Tony’s) on Broadway in New York. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
LAHS Drama teacher David Daniel wins Best Director at this evening’s Popejoy Awards. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Josh Vigil and Lauren Partin win Directors Choice Choir. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
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LAHS Track & Field 2-5A District Championship Results
6300: From L to R, Chris Buntain, Kai Coblentz, and Connor Bailey lead the pack in the 1600 m. They took the first three places in this event, with Chris and Kai qualifying for State. Photo by Blake Wood
From left, Maddy Foley, Sophia Galvez and Talia Dreicer make it look easy in the 1600 m. They took the first three places in this event, with all three qualifying by time for State. Photo by Blake Wood
Elijah Velasquez had a big day, winning both the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and breaking the LAHS freshman record twice in the triple jump. He qualified for State in all three events.