Los Alamos Police Blotter Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, 2013
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.
JARED HOLLABAUGH
Dec. 5 at 6:15 a.m. / Police arrested Jared Hollabaugh, 36, of Los Alamos at 2200 Diamond Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
GREGORY MONTOYA
Dec. 6 at noon / Police arrested Gregory Montoya, 58, of Los Alamos at 1360-A 43rd St., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Dec. 6 at 3:41 p.m. / An 18-year-old Los Alamos man reported that Read More
Technology Report, Bond Sale and Summer School Top Board Meeting
Laura Gonzales, chief officer for Los Alamos County’s Information Technology Department, presents a report of her review of the School District’s Technology Department. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLaura Gonzales, chief officer for Los Alamos County’s Information Technology Department, presented a report of her review of the School District’s Technology Department. She pointed out that many school connections are very limited in their bandwidth, while many more wireless devises are now connecting to the school’s Internet
Letter to the Editor: Police and Firefighter Appreciation Dinner Means So Much
By DET. DANIEL ROBERTS
Los Alamos Police Department
Los Alamos is a great community. To be able to serve as a police officer or firefighter in Los Alamos, for me, is very rewarding.
This past Saturday, my wife and I attended the annual appreciation dinner held in honor of the Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments. This event is hosted by members of the community every year as a way to show support and appreciation toward public servants.
The event, as always, was very well organized and had great food. There were treats and presents given to family members to show the Christmas Spirit. There Read More
Alert: Suspect Sought in Smart House Burglary
Burglary suspect lurking around Smart House Nov. 17 at 1925 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/LAPD
Burglary suspect with ball cap and hood off of his head. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD Alert:
The investigations unit of the Los Alamos Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred Nov. 17 at the Smart House at 1925 Trinity Dr.
A suspect seen on several videos breaking into the Smart House is described as a white male in his late 20’s to mid 30s, 5’10″-6’0″ tall, with a medium build and weighing about 180-200 pounds.
The suspect has a buzzed haircut and light brown colored facial hair. He wore Read More
Santa Claus, Elves and Reindeer Spotted on the Ice
One of Santa’s reindeer got in some skate time with a friend Sunday afternoon at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink on West Road. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Santa Claus and some of his elves made the rounds Sunday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comYang: Having Bitten Off More Than I Planned…
Having Bitten Off More Than I Planned…I don’t understand why people complain about the “shorter” period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It matters little to me since I don’t shop for stuff or go into all-out decorative mode. I like minimalism; a couple of bare branches (with lights and a few ornaments) and pretty lights in the front yard do just fine … when I get to them. However, I do like making goodies as a “thank you” gesture for some friends and a few acquaintances. So I have been cooking and baking up a storm. In that regard, time does feel short.
I am stating these points to deliver Read More
Letter to the Editor: ‘On the Backs of Our Teachers’: Sophisticated Victimology
“On the Backs of Our Teachers”: Sophisticated VictimologyI read this latest piece of sophisticated victimology, “Education 101: On the Backs of Our Teachers”, least of all because it seemed data-driven, until it wasn’t. But to its credit, a few innocuous, throw-away lines were included that hinted at a larger situation with regards to Los Alamos County.
The seminal fact, that unlike other states, New Mexico refuses to allow local budget supplementation, was obscured. Fancy that; decades of Democrat legislative control as evidenced by an ideologically-motivated, Read More
Final Farmers Market of the Year Dec. 19
Storefront Revitalization Underway on Longview Drive
Workers were busy painting the exterior walls of Lee’s Chinese Restaurant this afternoon on Longview Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Fresh paint, newly installed windows and colorful trim brighten up these spaces for lease on Longview Drive near Bonnie View Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos American Legion Riders Honor Fallen Veterans
American Legion Rider Davis Bullock salutes a fallen soldier during a ‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony Saturday at Guaje Pines Cemetery at the end of Range Road in Los Alamos. Wreaths Across America is a national program designed to honor fallen veterans of all wars at national, state and local cemeteries. The mission, ‘Remember, Honor, Teach’ is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies in December at national cemeteries, veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states, ceremonies at sea and 24 national cemeteries on foreign soil.Education 101: On the Backs of Our Teachers
Education 101: On the Backs of Our TeachersWelcome back to Education 101, the weekly column that explores K-12 public education funding. As a preface to today’s column, because it touches on school system compensation, we’d like to disclose that there are no school employees or family members of school employees involved in the development of these columns; just concerned parents and citizens.
We’d like to start by reviewing some issues outlined in previous columns.
In 2011, New Mexico ranked 33rd out of 50 states in state and local per pupil Read More
Volunteers Place Wreaths at Santa Fe National Cemetery
Military personnel gather at Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Snata Fe National Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers. Photo by Diane Swan
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall honors fallen military personnel during Saturday’s ceremony at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Photo by Diane Swan
Photo by Diane Swan
Staff Report
Remembering fallen military, one wreath at a time, volunteers from across the area including Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Security, SOC Los Alamos and local community partners, sponsored holiday wreaths for a military Read More
Garth Reader Shares Sahara Desert Race Experience
Los Alamos athlete Garth Reader presented a talk Dec. 10 to the Rotary Club on his participation in the Marathon Des Sables Race across Sahara Desert. Reader finished the ultra race ninth in his division and 110 overall. The week-long, 156 mile race began April 7. He described a typical day as waking up with the sun, eating breakfast, packing equipment and picking up water rations. His tent would be knocked down as he made his way to the starting line for the day’s briefings. He typically covered 4-6 miles per day and on his longest day, Reader completed about 8 miles in 145 degree heat. Los Alamos Read More
Bradbury Brown Bag Lecture Focuses on ‘The Great Comet of 1264’
Comet West. Courtesy/NASA
BSM News:
Bruce Masse, a guest scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory will talk about “The Great Comet of 1264” in the next Brown Bag Lecture noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Bradbury Science Museum. Admission to the lunch hour talk—and all Bradbury Science Museum events—is free and attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.
More than 600 comets were documented before the invention of the telescope in 1608. They were identified by size, shape and duration. Masse said the Great Comet of 1264 is particularly remarkable. Records from Asia, the Middle East and Read More
New Mexico School for the Arts Charter Renewed
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) has announced that the Public Education Commission formally approved renewal of the school’s original charter for a period of five years.
The Charter School Division team, in its report after touring NMSA and meeting with staff, students, and parents, noted that, “… all groups seemed to speak with one voice in regard to the strengths and challenges of the school … the school is strong in both academics and the arts. Students learn discipline in the arts and as a result find they are disciplined in academic studies. Expectations Read More
Fire Positions Available in Santa Fe National Forest
USFS News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest along with the other ten National Forests in in the Southwestern Region are hiring.
Temporary positions are available in multiple locations across Arizona and New Mexico in various specialty areas including: fire, range, wildlife, archeology, fisheries, and recreation. Permanent fire positions are also available, including: firefighters, engine operators, helitack, dispatchers and others.
Applications can be submitted at any time during the year. However, if employment is being sought for the 2014 spring/summer Read More
Pajarito Brewpub Features Comedian Steve Sabo
Co-owner Patrick Mockler-Wood of the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill at 614 Trinity Dr., prepares for comedian Steve Sabo to take the mic Friday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Comedian Steve Sabo delivers his comedy routine Friday night at the Brewpub. Courtesy photo
Comedian Chris Hegedus opened Friday’s show for headliner Steve Sabo at the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill. The Brewpub will host weekly Karaoke Nights beginning the first Tuesday of January 2014. Courtesy photo Read More
Order of Eastern Star Holiday Cakes Sold Out!
With Gratitude and Warm Wishes,UNM-LA Community Education Spring Class Schedule Now Available
UNM-LA Community Education Spring 2014 Schedule. Courtesy photo
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education Department has announced the schedule for its Spring 2014 lineup of classes. The schedules are now available on the UNM-LA campus and in stands around Los Alamos and White Rock. They will also be mailed out to households the first week in January.
“This spring we have a wonderful array of new and popular enrichment courses,” UNM-LA Community Education Director, Eva Artschwager said. “We will continue language classes Read More
Agriculture Secretary Announces Electric System Funding
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday more than $1.8 billion in funding for electric utility infrastructure projects in 25 states and one territory to improve service for more than 37,000 rural customers.
The projects include more than $45 million for smart grid technology, $73 million for renewable energy projects and over $213 million targeted to benefit Native Americans. This funding will build or improve more than 6,500 miles of line to deliver electricity to rural America.
“Rural electric cooperatives Read More