Jemez Mountain Trail Runs Announces Raffle For Secundino Sandoval Original Painting
Original watercolor by Secundino Sandoval to be raffled May 22. Courtesy photo
JMTR News:
The 10th Annual Jemez Mountain Trails Runs are scheduled for Saturday, May 23.
This year’s poster art is an original watercolor by Secundino Sandoval. All runners and volunteers get a poster. We are raffling off the original with framing by Village Arts to benefit the race. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. Tickets can be purchased at Village Arts, Fusion Multisport, and CB FOX. Drawing will be May 22 at the pre-race dinner.
The painting will be displayed at Village Arts through April 18, then move Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 3 To April 8, 2015
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.
ROBERT JULIAN RODRIGUEZ
April 3 at 9:22 p.m. / Police arrested Robert Julian Rodriguez, 24 of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ-MORALES
April 3 at 9:46 a.m. / Police arrested Jose Luis Sanchez-Morales, 18 of Espanola on 20th Street and Trinity Drive and charged him with possession of marijuana.
April 3 at Read More
Travel The Silk Road With Ethos
Ethos Percussion Group. Photo by Michael McCarthy
Classical Music World: Ethos
The next Los Alamos Concert Association event featuring the Ethos Percussion Group may have some of you scratching your heads and wondering, “What is a program called Rhythms of the Silk Road doing on a classical music series? The story goes back a long, long way.
In 1699, the Austrian and the Ottoman Empires signed the Treaty of Karlowitz. Although this marked the beginning of the end for the Ottomans, their diplomatic delegation brought Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Plans Prescribed Burn For Valle Grande
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera Trust is looking for an opportunity to conduct a prescribed burn project on the Valles Caldera National Preserve in April or early May.
The project will last for 1-3 days. The prescribed burn will target up to 1,471 acres of grassland in the Valle Grande, adjacent to N.M. 4 near mile marker 39.2. If conditions are suitable to implement the burn, some traffic delays may occur during the ignition phases of the burn but road closures are not expected.
If conditions permit, burn operations will occur during mid day in order to minimize impacts to morning and afternoon Read More
Obituary: Alyce M. Sutton April 1, 2015
ALYCE M. SUTTON April 1, 2015
Alyce M. Sutton, 81, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Alyce was born in Revere, Massachusetts where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, John T. Sutton Sr., in September of 1956. Alyce was a devoted wife to her husband as well as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In 1972 they moved to Los Alamos, NM, where Alyce immediately became involved in the community.
She became a member of the Over the Hill Hikers group and joined the Los Alamos Bridge League. Alyce soon became an accomplished Read More
Registration Opens For White Rock Artist Market
White Rock Artist Market. Courtesy/LAMVB
LAMVB News:
Memorial Day Weekend marks the third consecutive year for the White Rock Artist Market, outside the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4.
Local artists and artisans from Los Alamos, White Rock and the surrounding Northern New Mexico area will be participating in this year’s Artist Market. The markets are the first Saturday of each month, June through October, with the exception of May’s market, which is Saturday, May 23. The market hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with the required Atomic Shuttle bus service at the White Rock Read More
LAGS Talk: Methane Hot Spot In Four Corners: Where Is It coming from? Why Does It Matter?
Manvendra DubeyLAGS News:
Manvendra Dubey is the guest speaker at the Los Alamos Geological Society’s (LAGS) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., April 21 at Christian Church, 92 East Road in Los Alamos.
Dubey is a scientist and Climate Focus Lead at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He will present the talk, “Methane Hot Spot In Four Corners: Where Is It coming from? Why Does It Matter?”
Abstract
Methane is 25 times more potent gas than carbon dioxide and its production has increased dramatically from advanced mining and extraction technique. This offers Read More
New Gospel Principles Class Offered … Or Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Mormons But Were Afraid To Ask
Salt Lake Temple. Courtesy/LDS.org
SPIRITUAL News:
A new “Gospel Principles” class will begin Sunday, April 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos.
Are you curious about the Mormon faith? Do you have questions about what Mormons believe? Or are you wishing to return to church activity but it’s been a while? Want to take it slowly and start with a gospel refresher? This free course will provide basic gospel instruction in a comfortable small-group setting where questions and discussion are welcome.
Interested community members are especially Read More
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $3.5 Million To Restore Nambé Falls Reservoir, Reimburse Firefighting For Tres Lagunas Fire
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced Thursday that more than $3.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding will be awarded to New Mexico to help San Miguel and Santa Fe counties recover from severe fires and flooding.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Pojoaque Valley Irrigation District will receive $1,028,174 for emergency repairs to the Nambé Falls Reservoir to clear out debris and sediment that flowed into the reservoir during severe storms and flooding in September Read More
Devon McCleskey Is Rotary Student Of The Month
Rotary Student of the Month Devon McCleskey, with Rotarian Bethany Douglas, was honored at Tuesday’s meeting at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
ROTARY News:
Devon McCleskey has not yet graduated from Los Alamos High School but he already possesses an impressive resume.
He is a member of several high school organizations including the National Honor Society, the Olions drama club board and the Natural Helpers. He also sings in the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera and dances with the New Mexico Dance Theater. Plus, McCleskey is an Eagle Scout. Read More
Los Alamos Youth Leadership’s Wild Day April 18
Members of Los Alamos Youth Leadership. Courtesy/JJAB
LAYL News:
The annual LAYL (Los Alamos Youth Leadership) Wild Day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18 in Griffith Gymnasium at the Los Alamos High School.
The first 50 registered participants will receive a Wild Day T-shirt.
Students (kindergarten through sixth grade) are welcome to sign up and enjoy a day of fun with adult mentors and teens that encourage teamwork. Los Alamos High School teens will guide the children through arts, crafts and games.
Also on hand for Wild Day will be the fire and police department for a Q&A. Read More
Governor Signs $6.235 Billion State Budget
STATE News:
Budget Prioritizes Job Creation, Education Reform, Public Safety and Child Wellbeing
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez signed New Mexico’s Fiscal Year 2016 State Budget Thursday, which prioritizes job creation, continuing education reform, and improvements to public safety.
As signed, the $6.235 billion budget increases state spending by 1.3 percent over the current fiscal year.
“This is a responsible budget that invests heavily in creating jobs and educating our children,” Martinez said. “By keeping our finances in order and ensuring that our budget grows Read More
SFNF Issues Order Prohibiting Underage Drinking
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – In order to provide for public health and safety, protect resources and comply with state law on underage drinking, the Santa Fe National Forest issued an order prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by anyone under the age of 21 within Forest boundaries.
The order, which is in effect until April 30, 2017, allows Forest Service law enforcement personnel to issue citations to violators. Underage drinking on the Forest is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of no more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations and/or imprisonment for not Read More
Letter To The Editor: Against Holding Valles Caldera ‘In Trust’ For Pueblo
By STEVE PATTILLO While the possibility of joint management of the preserve by the National Park Service and Jemez Pueblo is possibly a good idea: I am against the holding, by the National Park Service, of the Valles “in trust” for the pueblo.
The Pueblo have repeatedly tried and failed to gain control of the Valles through the courts and appears to now be attempting to create facts on the ground as a method of eventually gaining control.
I object to this backdoor effort. Read More
State Police Seek Help With Hit And Run Crash
NMSP News:
SANTA FE COUNTY – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a hit and run crash, which resulted in severe injuries to an 18-year-old male from Santa Fe.
At around 8:45 p.m., Friday, April 3, Christian Diaz was walking the pilgrimage along N.M. 503 to El Santuario de Chimayó. He was struck by a vehicle driving northbound on N.M. 503 near milepost 2.
Witnesses on scene described the hit and run vehicle as a white, early to middle-2000 year model Toyota pickup, possibly a Tacoma model.
The New Mexico State Police is actively investigating Read More
Pet Of The Week: Raccoon The Cat
Raccoon the cat. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Raccoon is a gorgeous Siamese mix with pretty blue eyes who was found roaming in White Rock.
His family never came for him, so off he went for a veterinary update. He is now ready for a new home with adults and gentle children. He is doing well in the communal cat room at the shelter, where he enjoys visits from adults and gentle children.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website for photos here. All adoptable pets are micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, and
Learn About Hearing Loops Saturday
HLAA News:
The Santa Fe Chapter, Hearing Loss Association of America will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at Vitamin Cottage Event Center, Natural Grocers, Cerrillos Road and Richards Avenue in Santa Fe.
The program is “Hearing Aid Wearers – Are You in the Loop?” It is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. The meeting will have sign language interpreters, and a hearing loop that allows attendees to use the telecoil switch on hearing aids and hear without interference.
Radio engineer and looping advocate Mike Langner will discuss how hearing loops work, what hearing Read More
Critical Funding Vetoed For Magistrate Courts
Courtesy/NM Courts
NM COURTS News:
SANTA FE – Artie Pepin, director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, issued the following statement about court funding in HB2:
As for the overall budget, Pepin said: “The courts will receive a modest budget increase next year that is essential for fulfilling our responsibility to provide fair and timely justice for New Mexico’s citizens.”
“The Judiciary appreciates that the Governor agreed to state budget provisions that will provide a total increase of $627,700 next year for treatment services for drug courts statewide. Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Leads Trinity Site Tour
The Los Alamos contingent joins others on a tour April 3-4 of the Trinity test site. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Editor’s note: Los Alamos Daily Post photographer Leland Lehman traveled with members of the Los Alamos Historical Society on a two-day tour April 3-4 of the Trinity test site. Here are photos and a story from that event.
Staff Report
Marking the 70th anniversary of the test of the first nuclear weapon on July 16, 1945, the Los Alamos Historical Society led a tour to the Trinity test site Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office Gains New Deputies
Sheriff Marco Lucero administers the oath of office to John Horne Sr., left, and James Leach. Courtesy photo
SHERIFF”S OFFICE News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Office has announced the hiring of two new deputy sheriffs.
Deputy John Horne Sr. and Deputy James Leach were sworn into office March 30 by Sheriff Marco Lucero.
“I am proud to have these two well qualified officers as part of the Sheriff’s Office,” Lucero said. “Deputy Horne is a retired lieutenant with 19 years of service with the New Mexico Mounted Patrol. Deputy Leach is a retired Read More