Jeep Explodes In Española
Jeep explodes this morning on Paseo De Onate, in front of Cooks True Value store in Española. Courtesy/Valley Daily Post
PUBLIC SAFETY News:
A Jeep exploded at approximately 10:17 a.m. today on Paseo De Onate, in front of Cooks True Value store in Española. The explosion rattled windows for more than a mile around the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicate two individuals were taken to the hospital.
At the time of the initial explosion, police and emergency vehicles were already on their way, indicating that the vehicle had stopped and an emergency call had been placed prior to the first explosion. Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Foots Tax Today
Courtesy/FLAC
TAX News:
Today is tax day across the nation and in an effort to ease the pain, Fuller Lodge Art Center is hosting “Happy Tax Day!”
The Art Center is paying the taxes on all merchandise purchased today at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Tax Free Day lasts until close of business at 4 p.m. today at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Read More
Obituary Paul Kraemer March 19, 1930 – March 24, 2016
PAUL M. KRAEMER March 19, 1930 – March 24, 2016
Paul Kraemer passed away on March 24th, 2016 after a full and productive life.
Paul was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Huldah and E.O Kraemer on March 19, 1930. He earned a Doctorate in Public Health from Tulane University, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the Wistar Institute, a biomedical Center focusing on cancer research and vaccine development.
He was recruited by Wright Langham for his training in cancer research to be a part of a new Cell and Molecular Biology group in H-4 in 1964. He retired from LANL in 1995. Paul published more than 90 Read More
Allergy Season Is Upon Us: Tips To Keep Your Sniffling And Sneezing In Check
By KAMEL ABOUDA, MDEspanola Family Care
You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers. But they also bring pollen, ragweed and a slew of other wheeze-, sneeze-, and sniffle-inducing allergens.
First of all, what causes springtime sniffling and sneezing? According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized and overreacts to something in the environment that does not cause a reaction in most people.
For an estimated 40 million Americans, that “something” is often one of Mother Nature’s springtime Read More
County Invites Vendors To Participate In Los Alamos Summer Concert Series
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is offering several vending opportunities for community organizations, vendors and businesses at several community events.
Potential vendors are invited to attend a vender meeting 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 21 in the classroom at the Aquatic Center to review information for the 2016 Summer Concert Series including vendor locations for the series. Vendors may submit applications at the front desk following the meeting.
The Special Event Vendor Permit Application and the Vendor License Application, which both must be Read More
April Is Underage Drinking Prevention Month
April is Underage Drinking Prevention month and Thursday, the DWI Planning Council held their monthly meeting to continue their efforts.
The Los Alamos Planning Council is made up of members who represent a broad spectrum of interests, with two of its citizen board members serving for quite a long time.
“Diane Noveroske has served in various capacities including coordinator and planning council chair since 2005, DWI Coordinator Kirsten Bell said. “Morrie Pongratz has been a citizen board member since Read More
County Hosts Queen’s Court Competition May 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the Queen’s Court Competition Saturday, May 7 to determine the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo queen, princess and sweetheart.
Requirements:
- Candidate must be a Los Alamos County resident or attend Los Alamos Public Schools and provide a report card;
- Queen Contestants (Ages 17-25);
- Princess Contestants (Ages 14-16);
- Sweetheart Contestants (Ages 10-13); and
- Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, May 2.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505.662.8173 or visit ww.losalamosnm.us/rec. Read More
Boutique Air Terminates Contract With County
Boutique Air. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Airport Manager David Ploeger announced today that he received a letter Thursday evening from Shawn Simpson, CEO of Boutique Air, terminating Boutique’s contract with the County to provide air service from Los Alamos to Albuquerque.
Boutique and the County entered into a contract last November to provide three flights a day between the Los Alamos airport (LAM) and Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ).
The letter came after conversations between Simpson and Ploeger about low passenger counts for the commercial airlines service and the need Read More
Udall Secures Funding For National Labs, WIPP, Water Projects In Energy And Water Appropriations Bill
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Part 2 – What Is Happening To The Birds Of Northern New Mexico?
Acorn Woodpecker. Photo by Bob Walker
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Part 2 – What is happening to the birds of northern New Mexico?Astronomy Shows At Nature Center Tonight
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National Park Week Activities At Bandelier
NPS News:- A special presentation of all the entries of artwork for the 2017 Bandelier Annual Pass, along with announcement
Daily Postcard: Thursday Sunrise Paints Sky
Daily Postcard: A sunrise Thursday paints the sky as seen from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
Prescribed Burn Planned In Española Ranger District
SFNF News:
Storytelling At Nature Center Saturday
Kimberly Gotches, left, and Terry Foxx telling stories at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEECLujan Grisham Amends Bill To Ensure Public Access To Federal Buildings
STATE News:Crowd Gathers For Rep. Garcia Richard’s Fundraiser
Sixty some people gathered throughout the course of a 2-hour fundraiser today for Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at the home of Cecelia Garcia Frank and Richard Frank in Pajarito Acres. Democratic incumbent Garcia Richard is seeking re-election to the Dist. 43 seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives against Republican challenger Sharon Stover. Photo by Amy Storey Read More
Sheriff Of Baghdad Comes To Los Alamos
The former sheriff of Baghdad Ted Spain now leads the protective force services at LANL for Centerra. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Centerra’s Ted Spain, LANL’s new protective force general manager, on the ground in 2003 in Baghdad. Courtesy photo 
Col. Ted Spain in Baghdad briefing Ambassador Paul Bremer, right, and Bernie Kereck, the acting Minister of Interior. Kereck was the New York City Police Chief on 9/11. Courtesy photo
Retired Army Col. Ted Spain, general manager of Centerra, the protective force services at Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard: Why I Continue To Serve
By Rep. STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARDDemocratic Incumbent
House of Representatives Dist. 43
Many people don’t know this about me, but every morning, before the sun rises, I go for a run. I’ve always been a runner, but since taking office four years ago, my morning ritual has taken on new meaning.
Running is not only a time to reflect on my family, church, and job at school, it is a time to think about the ways I can help increase funding to public education, spur economic development, and help put an end to DWI and domestic violence.
My morning runs are my way of staying grounded and reminding myself of Read More