Associate Degree Students Inducted into Honor Society
UNM-LA News:
Jeff Bold is inducted into Phi Theta Kapp as PTK Advisor Dr. Zandree Stridham and UNM-LA Executive Director Dr. Cedric Page offer congratulations. Courtesy/UNM-LA
Nine new members were inducted into Beta Zeta Chi, the UNM-Los Alamos chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), on Friday, April 6.
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society of the two-year college that recognizes and encourages scholarship among associate degree students.
It provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, for scholarly Read More
Liam Johnson Takes Second Place in Patriot Pen Essay Contest
Liam Johnson with award. Courtesy Photo
Liam Johnson, 7th grader at Los Alamos Middle School won 2nd place and $350 in the VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest for the state of New Mexico. Liam was honored at the LAMS Student of the Term Breakfast on Wed. March 28th. Ms. Gina Smith of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will present the award and also 12 other certificates of participation to other 7th graders.
Mrs. Gina Smith of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary said, “The VFW promotes patriotism in the youth of our communities and Liam has demonstrated through his essay that he is an outstanding Read More
Bjorkland is Best Predictor in First Pace Race of Season
BREAKING NEWS: Local Inmate Attempts Suicide
A woman incarcerated in the Los Alamos County Detention Center apparently attempted to commit suicide in her cell overnight.
“We had a suicide attempt in the jail last night of a young lady,” Deputy Police Chief Kevin Purtymun said. “We called for an ambulance just after midnight and she was initially transported to Los Alamos Medical Center and subsequently transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe.”
The 28-year-old Los Alamos woman was arrested Oct. 4 on charges of battery on a healthcare worker and criminal damage to property at Los Alamos Medical Center – both felonies, Purtymun Read More
Heavenly Day Greets Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service was conducted at Overlook Park in White Rock this morning as a joint effort by the Church of the Nazarene, White Rock Baptist, White Rock Presbyterian and White Rock United Methodist churches. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
The Reverend Harry Cole, Interim Pastor of White Rock Presbyterian Church, gave the Homily. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
A brass quartet supplied the music at the Easter Sunrise Service this morning at Overlook Park. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comNational Dispatchers Week Begins Today
Los Alamos Dispatch Shift Supervisor Wendy Strain confers with Cpl. Chris Ross Friday at the Consolidated Dispatch Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
They are the voice on the line when you dial 911 for help.
They are the unseen first responders – working behind the scenes every day as an integral part of the public safety net in Los Alamos – assisting police, fire and emergency medical personnel to respond quickly to your needs.
This week the nation is honoring its 911 dispatchers for the vital service they provide Read More
Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt Draws Colorful Crowd
The annual Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt provided area children with a fun-filled tradition searching for some of the 75 dozen colorful eggs and 50 dozen plastic eggs placed around Ashley Pond Saturday morning. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Parents give last minute advice to their young hunters. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
How do I get across that yellow line? Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Separated by age groups, these children were in the up to 4 year olds. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
This one’s mine! Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Now that Read More
Scholarship Honors Memory of Jennifer Marie Fleming
A one time award of $1,000 is being offered by the Jennifer Marie Fleming Memorial Scholarship Fund to a graduating senior of LAHS Class of 2012. This scholarship is in memory of Jennifer Marie Fleming, a student at Los Alamos High School from 1985-87. Her enthusiasm for life, her concern for other people, and her desire to promote a drug and alcohol free environment for students are the inspiration for this award. Jennifer was killed by a drunk driver on New Year’s Eve 1987 when she had helped plan and produce an alcohol free event for LAHS students. A declared major is not required but the applicant Read More
Film Review: The Snapper
Review by Kelly Dolejsi
Pregnant women get asked many questions as they await their babies: When are you due? Is it a boy or a girl? Have you picked out a name? Have you written a birth plan?
Or even, sometimes: Who’s the father?
In “The Snapper,” a sort of a 1993 Irish precursor to the 2007 American megahit “Knocked Up” in that both comedies star a fetus that does not result from sacred marital love but rather from booze, 20-year-old Sharon Curley (Tina Kellegher) does not want to answer that last question.
Her co-workers, friends, parents — everyone Read More
Touching Our Health & Our Senses: Los Alamos’ Newest Living Treasures
Special to the Los Alamos Daily Post by Janet “TJ” Taub
On Sunday, April 15, 2012, Edward Macmann, Rosemary O’Connor, and John and Nancy Bartlit will be recognized and honored as the newest members of Living Treasures of Los Alamos (LTLA). The ceremony and reception, sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank, will commence at 2 p.m. in the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The public is warmly invited to attend.
This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of individuals who have so greatly enhanced life on the Hill. Friends, family and co-workers are encouraged Read More
Important Rituals Highlight One of the Jewish Religion’s Most Sacred Holidays
White Rock resident Jacob Sigeti reads from the Haggadah, containing the story of the Exodus from Egypt during a Seder meal at his home Friday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Friday marked the beginning of one of the Jewish religion’s most sacred and widely observed holidays, Passover, which commemorates the story of the Israelites’ departure from ancient Egypt. Jews observe this weeklong event with a number of important rituals, including traditional Passover meals known as Seders, the removal of leavened products from their home, Read More
Hilltopper Softball Beats Raton 5-0, Monica Teter Strikes Out 17 Batters!
Erin Kirk gets a hit to drive in two runs. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alyssa Mojica gets one of her two hits driving in three runs. Photo by Alan Kirk
Monica Teter picthing on her way to striking out 17 batters. Photo by Alan Kirk
Emilee Jones sliding into second base. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Muni Building Crane Back in Action Friday
County News:
An ongoing ballet between man and machine. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
These ironworkers are placing floor girders on the second floor of the new Municipal Building. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
There is still a lot of earthwork to be done on this site. The grey concrete slab in the middle of the image will be the next to have structural steel placed on it. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Eco Station and Overlook Closed Sunday
County News:
In observance of Easter, the Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center will be closed on Sunday April 8. Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast to Focus on Broadband Thursday
Chamber News:
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday at UNM-Los Alamos.
The breakfast meeting will focus on the plan to bring community-wide broadband to Los Alamos.
Broadband planners John Jones and Estevan Gonzales will visit with business owners at the event to both show them the plan and also to get input on business needs for the new infrastructure.
The breakfast is free to all businesspeople, Chamber members and prospective Chamber members.
Agenda:
- 8-9 a.m. presentation and Q & A session
- 9-10 a.m. focus groups – small group discussion
Crowd Gathers for ‘Rhythm and Rhyme’ Opening Reception
Fuller Lodge Art Center News:
Local poet Jane Lin with daughter Sevanna. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Community members turned out to see Fuller Lodge Art Center’s newest show, “Rhythm and Rhyme” Friday night.
Patrons gather around Fran Stovall’s work. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jeff Paisner, left, and County Council candidate Pete Sheehey. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Maggie Brown, Barrie Brown and Kris Palek. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
David Mutschlecner. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Refreshment table at Read More
Annual Chimayó Easter Pilgrimage is Underway
A mother walks with her son along the highway to Chimayó Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Pilgrims making their way to El Santuario de Chimayó were seen Thursday and Friday along the highway to the tiny shrine in Chimayó. They walk from short distances to 100 miles or more during Holy Week leading up the Easter Sunday.
Some carry wooden crosses. According to the Santuario de Chimayó website, tens of thousands of worshipers pass through the doors of the little chapel, built almost 200 years ago on a site that is sacred to many Pueblo Indians and descendants of Spanish settlers.
Somewhere Read More
Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt Starts 10 a.m. Sharp Saturday
Previous Los Alamos Elk’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Courtesy/Elk’s
The Los Alamos Elk’s will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. sharp, Saturday April 7 at Ashley Pond.
This is a free event for the entire family.
Kids 12 and under can dash for the many, many eggs that will be hidden all around.
Bring your basket.
A special visit from the Easter Bunny and Elroy the Elk will also take place.
For more information, please contact Richard Sisneros or Lisa Harris at 662-5611.
Courtesy/Elk’s
Courtesy/Elk’s
Elroy the Elk visited with children at the Elk’s Read More
Crane Towers Above Everything in Downtown Los Alamos
The 250-foot tall crane at the Municipal Building construction site on Central Avenue as seen today from near the downtown post office looking east. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
PNM Seeks Lower Emissions Limits For San Juan Generating Station
San Juan Generating Station News:
Albuquerque: PNM today requested changes to the New Mexico air permit for San Juan Generating Station to allow for the installation of new visibility controls at the plant in the next several years.
“We are prepared to move forward on installing new environmental controls that will meet federal visibility requirements and further reduce the plant’s emissions. Our strong preference is to do this in the most cost-effective way so that the cost to PNM customers and our state’s economy is kept as low as possible,” said Pat Vincent-Collawn, chairman, president Read More
