LASG Boys State Meet Results
Kyle Hatler – parallel bars. Courtesy photoMemorial Service May 14 For Louise W. White
Louise W. WhiteDeedi Stokes New LAHS Head Girls Volleyball Coach
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Athletic Department has hired Diana (Deedi) Stokes as Head Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2016-17 school year.
Stokes has coached for more than 20 years and previously spent a combined six years at the helm for the Toppers with an overall record of 87-33.
The Athletic Department announced that it is excited to welcome her as the new Head Volleyball Coach. Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Honored With Patriotic Employer Award From ESGR
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone was honored last week with the ‘Patriotic Employer Award’ from the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Santa Fe Volunteer Committee. The award recognizes Chief Sgambellone and Los Alamos County for being a patriotic employer. He was nominated for the award by LAPD Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. ANG Brigadier General Juan Griego presented Chief Sgambellone with the award during a special presentation at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/LAC
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone with the ‘Patriotic Read More
Sunday’s Run For Her Life Race Results
Sunday’s Run For Her Life race winners, from left, Tammie Nelson, 5K female winner; Daniel Santistevan, 5K male winner; Erica Baron, 10K female winner and Mike Engelhardt, 10K male winner. Courtesy photo
The race is on to help find a cure for breast cancer. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The 6th Annual Run For Her Life 5K and 10K Run was held Sunday at East Park to benefit Breast Cancer Research.
Daniel Santistevan was the top male in the 5K with a time of 20:24. Tammie Nelson was the first 5K female finisher recording a 22:33.
Erica Baron was the top female finisher in the 10K at 42:13. Mike Engelhardt Read More
LAHS’s Andy Shen Named Rotary Student Of The Year
Rotarian Bethany Douglas, coordinator for Rotary’s ‘A Student of the Year’ program, congratulates Los Alamos High School junior Andy Shen on his selection based upon his service to the community, particularly through the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. Shen is accompanied at the podium by his mother, Nin Xu, center. Photo by Rob Metcalf Read More
Letter To The Editor: Are We On To Something?
By DOUG PIPPINIn reference to Mr. (George) Chandler’s letter published Sunday in the Los Alamos Daily Post, I want to express my thanks to him and his obvious view from involvement with the County Council of the past.
I also want to thank (Council Vice Chair) Susan O’Leary for her efforts in her attempt to “crack open this egg” and see what is really going on. It would be interesting to see who is pushing back on her attempts and why. I do not at all buy into the “undo burden” it would cause. (The information should be well packaged due to the latest District Court ruling about the Read More
Attorney General Balderas Joins National Climate Change Coalition
STATE News:New Sign Installed At Los Alamos Golf Course
A new sign was installed last week in front of the Los Alamos Golf Course on Diamond Drive and features the Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant. Golf membership is not required to dine at the restaurant, which is open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Breakfast is served 9-11 a.m., lunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner is 5-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A brunch buffet is served 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The bar is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Seattle’s Best Coffee is served 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
DIGEST THIS! Opening At Fuller Lodge Art Center
‘Yummy Chocolate Cheesecake’ by Cathy Bennett offers a 21st century version of the cake made famous by Edith Warner at her Otowi Bridge tearoom and it’s been said that when Warner was asked by Manhattan Project scientists for her recipe, she told them it was a secret…. Courtesy/FLACFLAC News:
DIGEST THIS! opens 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 22 at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Inspired by all things edible, the show is a tasty mix of 3D, mixed media, traditional oils, textiles and ceramics. Anyone who hungers for eclectic art should be well satisfied.
Culinary-related creations Read More
Pet Of The Week: Maxwell The Dog
Maxwell a 4-year-old Australian cattle dog mix. Courtesy photo
Maxwell the dog is ready for a new home. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Maxwell is a 4-year-old Australian cattle dog mix who loves the company of his new human friends at the shelter.
He’s a bit slower to warm up to canine friends, but he has slowly been getting acquainted with other dogs at the shelter and making friends.
Maxwell is very mellow and not at all bothered by all the other barking dogs! He is a very sweet gentleman who would love to be a part of a family.
For information about, adopting, voluntering and donating and Read More
Don Villa’s Restaurant Opens In White Rock Monday
Owner Geronimo Villa of Don Villa’s Restaurant intends to offer a distinguished taste in food that nobody else has when he opens his restaurant for business at 6 a.m., Monday at 11 Sherwood Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Don Villa’s Restaurant opens for business at 6 a.m., Monday on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock.
Owner Geronimo Villa named the eatery in honor of his great grandfather Don Geronimo Villa. He was the patriarch of the family and now that position has fallen to Villa. He will serve Northern New Mexico cuisine Read More
Scenes From Saturday’s Volunteer Fair
Scene from Saturday’s Los Alamos Volunteer Fair at UNM-LA. Photo by Anita Barela
Scene from Saturday’s Los Alamos Volunteer Fair at UNM-LA. Photo by Anita Barela
Scene from Saturday’s Los Alamos Volunteer Fair at UNM-LA. Photo by Anita Barela
COMMUNITY News:
Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2016 and the Los Alamos Historical Society hosted the second annual Los Alamos Volunteer Fair Saturday at UNM-Los Alamos.
The event showcased the incredible volunteer spirit in Los Alamos County and brought together organizations in Los Alamos looking for volunteers. Potential volunteers Read More
LALT Releases 2016-17 Season Line-up
Courtesy/LALT
LALT News:
The Los Alamos Little Theatre has announced its 2016-17 line-up. LALT’s 2015-16 season concludes with Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. The play, directed by Laurie Tomlinson, runs May 6-21. Set in a hair salon in Louisiana, the story revolves around the emotions, eccentricities and problems of six women who either come to get their hair done, catch up on gossip or dispense shampoo and advice.
LALT 2016-17 Season Line-up:
September
- Not Quite Right by Elaine Jarvik and Robert Benjamin
Directed by Dennis Powell
Not Quite Right, an upbeat and humorous family Read More
Celebrating 100 Years Of The National Park Service
Redwoods National and State Parks. Courtesy/NPS
By Secretary Sally Jewell America’s national parks, monuments and lands are uniquely different — in their make-up and their locale — but they all seek to tell a part of America’s story.
Monday, April 16, we kick off National Park Week: one of our nation’s largest celebrations of nature, history and culture. This year is special because it comes as we celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service — that’s 100 years of protecting America’s best idea!
Over that century, our national park system Read More
Scenes From Saturday’s Ready. Set. Sit! Class
New Mexico Ready. Set. Sit! LLC owner Amanda Robertson leads a group of dog owners through an agility course set up Saturday morning at Overlook Park. The agility course is one of several demonstrations Robertson hosted along with scent or nose work and canine good citizenship. Robertson is offering canine classes April 23 and June 11 at the field at United Methodist Church. Classes include introduction to agility, puppy basic manners and canine good citizenship. For information, call 505.310.5418 or e-mail nmreadysetsit@gmail.com. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
CarolDPLA Meeting Features Rep. Garcia Richard Monday
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard will present a legislative update at the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County’s monthly meeting 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 11 at UNM-LA Building 05. Courtesy photo
DPLA News:
The featured speaker at this month’s Democratic Party of Los Alamos County meeting is Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard.
The meeting is 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 11 at UNM-LA Building 05. In addition so some brief business of the party, Garcia Richard will present a legislative update.
The meeting is open to the public and everyone is envited to attend. Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Dusts Top Of Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: A Saturday morning hike reveals a dusting of snow on the top of Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Letter To The Editor: ‘Arts In Public Places’ For New Roundabout
GEORGE R. JENNINGS JR.First, dear County Councilors, thank you for standing your ground on the new roundabout at Central and Trinity. It showed loyalty to our commuters. It was the right and thoughtful thing to do.
Second, this is about a plea – a recommendation – for utilizing the space in the center of the new roundabout.
The question to be asked is, What do we want people to know about Los Alamos as they enter (or leave) the town?
The recommendation is this: We want them to know that this town was central to building the weapon that ended WWII and put up the nuclear umbrella, which has preserved Read More
