Republican Women Hold Christmas Luncheon
Pictured are Frances Fernandes (SFFRW President), Donna Macdonald, Crystal Dufresne (Treasurer), Mary Wilhoit (LAFRW President), Fran Berting, Mary Brooks, Terry Marzili, Cathy Walters (Secretary), Lisa Shin & daughter, Ellie Giovanielli, Jane Gordon and Margaret Harrach. (Not pictured, Alice Mann and Adeline M. Lundin.) Courtesy photoGOP News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women held an end of the year Christmas luncheon Dec. 12 at the home of Lawry and Alice Mann.
Included in the agenda were a 2013 Year-in-Review, and a collection of gifts for the Adopt-a-Family Read More
Community Asset Awards Deadline Friday
ASSETS IN ACTION News:
The Community Asset Awards deadline is Friday, Dec. 20. Those wishing to nominate a youth, adult, senior citizen, business, club or organization can do so on-line at https:////www.assetsinaction.
PEEC Nature Playtime Enhanced by New Sponsor
PEEC News:
Every Monday, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to visit the Pajario Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to explore the natural world.
Each Nature Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity free of charge and no registration is required.
New in 2014, Nature Playtimes are sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. The content of the program remains unchanged, but the program is now enhanced by the addition of PEEC’s new sponsor.
Weather Policy: When Los Alamos Public Schools has a weather-related delay or cancellation, Nature Read More
Los Alamos Chiropractors Hold Annual Luncheon
Los Alamos chiropractors gathered Monday at the Dixie Girl Restaurant for their second annual luncheon. After much shop talk, the group determined that they were all well adjusted. From left, Dr. Kim Lazarus, Dr. Nancy Savoia, Dr. Gary Storkin and Dr. Merry McIntyre. Courtesy photoCrossfit On-Ramp Classes Begin January 2014
Community Recognizes LAHS Cross Country Team at Co+op
Courtesy/Co+op
Courtesy/Co+op
Co+op News:
Saturday, Dec. 16, the Los Alamos High School Cross Country Team enjoyed cake and ice cream at the Co+op, 95 Entrada Dr., as they were congratulated for their achievements at the State competition this season.
The runners, coaches and parents enjoyed the camaraderie and recognition from their community for their hard work. Read More
Governor Appoints LAPS’ John Wolfe to Risk Management Advisory Board
John Wolfe speaks during a County Council meeting. File photo
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez announced today the she has appointed John Wolfe of Los Alamos Public Schools to the state’s Risk Management Advisory Board.
Wolfe serves as chief financial officer for LAPS. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran with nearly 30 years of leadership experience in finance and administration. Read More
New Ladder Truck Delivered to LAFD
A brand new ladder truck was delivered this morning to the Los Alamos Fire Department at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. This is the first major fire apparatus to be replaced in the department’s DOE/LAFD vehicle replacement plan. DOE paid for the truck, which cost $858,566 and has a 105-foot ladder and 1,500 gallon per minute pump, holds 300 gallons of water, and is used in high rise and technical fires and to enable crews to reach rooftops to open areas for ventilation. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, Chief Read More
Los Alamos School Board Outlines Concerns in Letter to New Mexico Education Secretary
School Board President Jim Hall and Vice-President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie listen as Superintendent Gene Schmidt presents to the Board the final version of the District’s letter to the Secretary of Education. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard expresses support for the letter the Los Alamos School Board is sending to the Secretary of Education outlining concerns about the department’s policies. Photo by Bonnie J Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos School Board sent a letter to Read More
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