Los Alamos Firefighters Share Family Business
From left, Los Alamos firefighters and brothers Ryan and Aaron McNiff, retired firefighter Gary Hampton and the McNiff’s brother-in-law and firefighter Manny Pacheco, stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to talk about their new business. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos firefighters and brothers Ryan and Aaron McNiff and their brother-in-law and fellow firefighter Manny Pacheco just purchased a stump grinding business from retired firefighter Gary Hampton.
Hampton backed out of selling his beloved Read More
Council Declares May 8-14 National Hospital Week
Los Alamos Medical Center officials from left, Human Services Director Jacqui Carroll, Lab Director Joselene Montoya, Physician Market Manager Jennifer Foster King, Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen, CEO Feliciano Jiron, CFO Steve Winegeart, receive a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Feliciano Jiron briefed the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday evening in Council Chambers on the importance of National Hospital Week and the accomplishments and honors Los Read More
Nicole Sutherland Joins Zia Realty Group
Nicole Sutherland
Nicole Sutherland has joined Zia Realty Group as an associate broker.
“I was working in property management in Albuquerque and that led me to develop a passion for real estate so I went for it,” Sutherland said. “I felt comfortable with the work ethic and environment at Zia Realty Group so I joined the team. I’m in this for the long haul so it is important to me to be with a strong company with outstanding people.”
Sutherland lived in Los Alamos for many years before moving to Albuquerque. She returned to Los Alamos two years ago to Read More
Native American Pottery Replicas Installed Along NM 4
New pottery installed Wednesday on N.M. 4 near Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New pottery installed Wednesday at Bonnie View and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
It has been a long time in the making, but following much planning and public input, an art proposal is now a reality in White Rock.
First suggested by the White Rock Master Plan Implementation Committee when the new Visitor Center was still under construction, the project involves placing a series of six large Native American pottery replicas – like those Read More
Art On Tap At UnQuarked 5:30 p.m. Today
CHAMBER News:
Steve Jobs….J.R.R. Tolkein….Familiar names, right? What might they have to do with Calligraphy and the Creative Mind? Come join the Fuller Lodge Art Center for an Art On Tap experience with Rod Torres to find out more. The event is 5:30-7 p.m. today at UnQuarked in Central Park Square!
Art On Tap is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District and hosted by Fuller Lodge Art Center. On Tap series begins each evening with an informal 10-15 minute lecture followed by a lively group discussion. All ages are welcome. On Tap is a way for people to Read More
Annual 8th Grade Washington, D.C Spring Break Trip
Students who were winners of essay contest and got to lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during this year’s Washington DC Trip. From left, James Gutierrezt, Jaimey Zerr, Lauren Poague and Jersey Zerr. Courtesy photoLos Alamos County’s Greg Fisher Has Died
Greg Fisher
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher has died. Police found Fisher Wednesday evening in his White Rock home.
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning that there were no apparent signs of foul play and the death was likely due to natural causes, adding that the Office of the Medical Investigator will make the final determination as to the cause of death.
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess released the following statement this morning:
“I was shocked and saddened to learn last night of the unexpected Read More
House Dist. 43 Candidate Sharon Stover Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event For Tuesday, May 10
House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover. Photo by Don Taylor
POLITICAL News:
Candidate Sharon Stover has announced a kick-off celebration will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Pasta Paradiso, 1315 Trinity Dr.
This event marks the formal launch of Stover’s campaign to represent District 43 in the New Mexico Legislature.
“I am excited to have this opportunity to run for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives,” Stover said. “I invite my friends and neighbors to join me at this fun event to celebrate the start of my campaign.”
Stover, the current Los Alamos County Clerk, Read More
XQ: The Super School Bus Hits Los Alamos May 9
Courtesy/XQ
EDUCATION News:
XQ: The Super School Project will be bringing its national bus tour to Los Alamos May 9.
The Los Alamos stop will be a chance for the community to connect with, and hear directly from, New Mexico applicants about why they’ve engaged in the challenge and some of the innovative ideas they have for rethinking high school in Los Alamos.
The dynamic school bus stop will feature activities for XQ applicants, local students, and community members, and aims to spark a broader conversation Read More
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
LAPS Dr. Kurt SteinhausMore Than 200 Folks Participate In Los Alamos Dog Jog
Front left, Cas Mason and Rod Mason and their dog Mason, adopted at the dog jog four years ago. Photo by Kathryn BerchtoldLos Alamos Police Blotter: April 27 To May 3, 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.
April 27 at 7:07 a.m. / A 32-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
April 27 at 9:23 a.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone burglarized his car parked on Arkansas Street. The estimated loss is unknown.
April 27 at 6:01 p.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on Walnut Read More
Celebration Of Labor Day At The Lensic
Sen. Tom Udall honoring what all the labor unions have done to shape America during a celebration of Labor Day Sunday evening at the Lensic in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto walk up to the stage. Courtesy photo
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard was among many celebrities asked to perform at a play reading Sunday at Labor’s celebration at the Lensic. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
Matt Hanson , a LAHS and UNM music graduate, composed and played a new score for the classic blacklistedMcQuiston: Home Values Have Dropped. Should I Decrease My Insurance Coverage?
By ALLEN MCQUISTONThe recession and housing market crash have taken a toll on homeowners. Many of us have seen the value of our home drop, with no recovery in sight. You might think that you should at least be able to save some money by decreasing the amount of your homeowners insurance. After all, if the home is worth less, shouldn’t I be able to insure it for less? Think again.
Homeowners insurance and the market value of a home are unrelated. In fact, while the value of your home may have decreased, the amount you need to insure it for may have actually increased.
Insurance companies calculate Read More
LAHS’ NJROTC Garners High Marks Again And Again
Front row from left, Lauren Partin, Holly Hayes, Mikyla Smith and Steffie Nielsen. Back row from left, James O’Brien, Austin Estrada, Victor Kim and Auzaya Massara. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen. The unit was awarded their 13th consecutive year as a Distinguished Unit and the last eight consecutive have been with academic honors. The unit received a grade of ‘outstanding’ in all categories. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
NJROTC News:
What do you get when you mix time, talent, dedication and hard work? You get acknowledged as a Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Read More
In Praise Of Los Alamos Schools
Emily Johnson, Los Alamos High School Class of 2016. Courtesy photo
It was a little more than a year ago (Jan. 29, 2015) that the Los Alamos Daily Post did a nice story on the appointment of our oldest son, Kevin Johnson (LAHS, 1978), as President and Chief Operating Officer of Starbucks (link). If you will forgive our presumptiveness, it just occurred to us that there might be another story connecting Kevin, his sister Kerry Johnson Hinsch (LAHS, 1981), Kevin’s younger brother Dr. Tim Johnson (LAHS, Read More
Pegg: Breaking Plateaus
By KENT PEGGIf you’ve been working out for a long time, there’s no doubt you’ve experienced a plateau from time to time. A plateau occurs when you are continuing your regular workout regimen but you’ve stopped making progress and gains.
While plateaus can be frustrating and even cause a person to abandon their workout routine, they can be overcome by temporarily changing your workout routine to trick your body into responding again.
There are several methods that can be used to break free from a plateau. Generally these methods work best when used infrequently and only for a short period Read More
LAHS Students Win Chance To Qualify For International Chemistry Olympiad
LAHS sophomore David Gao, center, and senior Nicholas Koskelo with their teacher and coach Kathy Boerigter. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
The Central New Mexico local section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced the names of two outstanding chemistry students from Los Alamos High School. The students are sophomore David Gao and senior Nicholas Koskelo.
Last week they took a national exam that may qualify them to become members of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad team that will compete in the 48th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), July 23-Aug. 1 in Tbilisi, Read More
Planetarium Feature Film: Exoplanets May 7-8
Exoplanets is a planetarium fill that uncovers planets in other solar systems. Courtesy/PEECPajarito Environmental Education Center is showing Exoplanets at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
LAHS Latin Students Medal On National Latin Exam
LAHS Latin students participate in the 2016 National Latin Exam. Courtesy photo
LAHS Latin students participate in the 2016 National Latin Exam. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
In March, Latin students at Los Alamos High School participated in the 2016 National Latin Exam. A number of students received awards for their performances, some earning top honors.
In Latin 1, Carter Begnaud, Hannah Clegg, Isabella Stephens and Andres Vigil earned Silver Maxima Cum Laude medals and awards.
In Latin 2, Caleb Hatlerand, Jacob Thompson earned Silver Maxima Cum Laude medals and awards.
On the Latin 3 Poetry Read More