NNSA/DOE Deputy Director Juan Griego of LASO Discusses Rendija Canyon Property
Los Alamos Site Office Deputy Manager Juan Griego addressed the Los Alamos County Council this evening ragarding the Departments of Energy’s 885 acres of land in Rendija Canyon slated to be conveyed to Los Alamos County within a year’s time. Griego explained that a portion of the property is leased to the Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club. Much of the area in that area dubbed “the Poorman’s Shooting Range,” has been littered by tresspassers and the area has been used for illegal shooting practice. Griego said that Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy Read More
Crowd Packs Party for PEEC Benefitting Nature Programs
Applause rang out for Pajarito Environmental Education Center Board President Becky Shankland, left, and Board Vice-president and Earth Day Chair Teralene Foxx during the PEEC Party to Benefit Nature Programs held Sunday evening at the Best Western Hilltop House Hotel. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The annual “Party for PEEC” benefit dinner supports the Nature Center at 3540 Orange St. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
PEEC Board President Becky Shankland and Patron Dave Schiferl chat with Rep. Jim Hall. Photo by Carol A. Claek.ladailypost.com
The Craig Read More
Local Detectives Collecting Unused Prescription Drugs Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. April 28 in the Los Alamos Medical Center Parking lot, detectives from the Los Alamos Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The event provides a safe way for the general public to deposit expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and also to prevent pill abuse and theft.
“This is a great opportunity for those who missed last year’s event, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those Read More
LAMS Student Wins Second Place in Supercomputing Challenge
LANL News:
Los Alamos Middle School student Cole Kendrick took second place for his project, “Computer Simulation of Dark Matter Effects on Galaxy Collisions.”
Kendrick received a check for $500. He also received the $100 Crowd Favorite Award chosen by teachers and students and the Best Presentation Award.
Kendrick took the top prize in last year’s Supercomputing Challenge for his computer program to model the rotation of a galaxy including dark matter.
Jordan Medlock of Albuquerque’s Manzano High School took the top prize in the 22nd New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge for his computer Read More
Contestants Sought for Queen’s Court Competition
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the Queen’s Court Competition on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
The competition will determine the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Queen, Princess and Sweetheart.
Categories include:
- Queen Contestants (Ages 17-25)
- Princess Contestants (Ages 14-16)
- Sweetheart Contestants (Ages 10-13)
Entries must be submitted by Monday, May 7.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173 or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.
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LAHS Olions Thespian Club Presents ‘RAGS’
Kicking up your heels in the big new city. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
It’s a music machine! Every home should have one. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comChanges to Patent Law and What It Might Mean to You
A presentation by distinguished patent attorney Rod D. Baker takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
Baker’s presentation, “Changes to Patent Law and What It Might Mean to You” is sponsored by the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network and is open to the public.
Baker attended Los Alamos High School and has 24 years of experience in the law.
For the past 20 years, his practice has been limited to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and related matters.
His experience includes the successful prosecution of hundreds of patent applications Read More
Athletes Cross Finish Line as Senior Olympic Games Continue
SENIOR OLYMPIC GAMES Update:
Los Alamos athlete Mary Billen competes in a 10K run during the Los Alamos Senior Olympic Games, which included a 5K and 10K Road Race and 5K Racewalk. The competition took place on the White Rock Loop Saturday, April 21. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos athlete Ted Williams competes in the 10K run during last Saturday’s Senior Olympics Games. Courtesy Photo
Los Alamos athlete Roy Cope competes in the 5K run during last Saturday’s Senior Olympics Games. Courtesy Photo
Official Results:
Women:
Mary Billen (70-74) 5 K= 39:08 10 K= 1:28:52
Inez Ross (80-84) 5 K: Read More
Gear Up for Hershey’s Track & Field and Pickleball
COUNTY RECREATION DIVISION News:
Hershey’s Track & Field Program
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the Hershey’s Track & Field Program from 10 a.m.–noon, Wednesday June 6 at Sullivan Field (NO SPIKE SHOES).
For all who like to run, jump, or throw, join with friends and sign up now … No special equipment or uniform is needed.
Local meet winners will advance to the state final meet.
Qualifiers may earn an opportunity to attend an all expense paid trip to the National Hershey Track and Field Meet in Hershey, PA.
The Hershey Track and Field Youth Program is open to boys Read More
Earth Day Activities Clean Up Countryside
Evelyn Simons works with volunteers during Saturday’s Earth Day event in the Jemez celebrated with participants picking up trash along N.M. 4. Each party of people or person signed up for a mile and collected bags of recyclable debris and trash. A strong turnout of volunteers filled bags with trash from the countryside that comprised more than six truckloads. Courtesy Photo
Volunteers begin to sign in for duty in the Jemez. Courtesy Photo
Rep. Jim Hall of White Rock joins the volunteer effort in honor of Earth Day. Courtesy photo
Rep. Jim Hall worked the mile of countryside between markers Read More
CIP Evaluation and Oversight Committee Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The County’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Evaluation and Oversight Committee will hold its monthly business meeting at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 26 in Council Chambers, located inside the Community Building at 475 20thSt.
The Committee will continue discussions about the CIP criteria and overall CIP process, as well as discuss the update about CIP discussions at the recent budget meeting held by the County Council.
All Committee business meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Public comment is accepted at the beginning Read More
‘HATS ON’ Effort Gains Momentum in Support of Creative District
Seven Los Alamos Historical Society staff and board members, from left, Rafi Andonian, Kathy Ankeny, Sharon Snyder, Ron Wilkins, Heather McClenahan, Judith Stauber and Schnitzel wear creative hats in support of the Los Alamos Creative District. Well, Schnitzel forgot his, but they let him be in the photo anyway. Courtesy Photo
David Yeamans put on an especially creative hat to support the Los Alamos Creative District plan. Courtesy Photo
Steve Romero dons a sporty hat in support of the Creative Distrct and his 18-month-old son Donovan Romero joins in with a colorfully artistic shirt. Courtesy Read More
Painters Restripe Canyon Road and Central Avenue
COUNTY News:
Along with the many residents busy sprucing up their yards throughout the community this spring, Los Alamos County crews are out in force doing the same. This crew applied fresh paint to the traffic lane stripes along Canyon Road and Central Avenue Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAHS Students Introduce Officials at Rededication Ceremony
Erin Kirk introduces Los Alamos School Board President Dr. Kevin Honnell at Monday’s rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony at Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Alan Kirk
Marlie Apperson introduces a speaker at the event. Photo by Alan Kirk
Jodi-Cull Host introduces military representatives at the ceremony. Photo by Alan Kirk
Nick Baker introduces Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Scenes From Tonight’s Ribbon Cutting and Rededication Ceremony of Griffith Gymnasium
LAPS News:
Officials cut the ribbon during this evening’s rededication of Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Alan Kirk
The Los Alamos High School Color Guard. Photo by Alan Kirk
Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Vicki Nelms addresses the audience during the rededication ceremony. Photo by Alan Kirk
Military representatives light candles during the ceremony. From left, representing the Coast Guard: Capt. David Swingle, U.S. Navy (no CG servicemen available,) Air Force: Major Robert W. Hull, Navy: Petty Officer 2nd Class Roger Brewer, Marine Corps: Sgt. Read More
School Board Business Targets Bus Loop and Budget
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School for a work session immediately following a special school board meeting.
The agendas include an update from the LAHS Bus Loop Committee and discussion on the LAPS 2012-13 budget.
The meetings are open to the public. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 12 to April 18, 2012
The following information was 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 12 at 9:46 a.m. / Los Alamos National Laboratory reported that it was the victim of larceny in the 800 block of Mesita Del Buy. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
CHRIS QUINTANA
April 12 at 8:07 p.m. / police arrested Chris Quintana, 42, of Los Alamos on Ridgeway Drive on an outstanding Municipal Court Warrant.
April 15 at 10:53 a.m. / A 36-year-old Los Alamos woman Read More
Property Tax Bills Due May 10
COUNTY News:
The second-half installment of the 2011 Property Tax Bills became due Tuesday, April 10 and will be considered delinquent after Thursday, May 10.
Payment must either be made in person at the 311 Customer Care Center by 5 p.m. on May 10 or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The 311 Customer Care Center is located at 150 Central Park Square and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Payments also can be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Pajarito Enviromental Education Center – Earth Day Video
Video footage from PEEC's Earth Day 2012 Celebration. By Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Participants Help Shape Next Five Years of LAPS’s Goal to Become a Top U.S. School
LAPS News:
Linda Anderman of LANL’s Community Programs Office facilitated Saturday’s Community Strategic Plan update meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School students, school staff, parents and community members attended a “Strategic Plan” update meeting Saturday morning in the high school Speech Theater.
Strategic Plan Thrust Captains provided briefings on progress made of the work completed over the past seven months as well as updates on the path forward in five key areas:
- Student Achievement
- Effective Teachers
- Aligned Resources and
