Los Alamos Police Commander Faces Poaching Charges; Jailer Faces Battery with Deadly Weapon
Los Alamos Police Commander Preston Ballew
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
A citation was filed Nov. 22 in Alamogordo Magistrate Court against Los Alamos Police Commander Preston Ballew.
Ballew, 36, was charged with two counts of unlawful hunting or fishing (killing elk) and one count of vehicle travel under habitat protection act (trespassing.) Ofc. Jason Kline issued Ballew the citation Oct. 7.
Ballew is commander of the Los Alamos Bomb Squad. The Alamogordo Magistrate Court clerk said this morning that an arraignment for Ballew is scheduled for Dec. 10 in Alamogordo.
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Utility Work on San Ildefonso Road This Week
DPU News:
Tuit Construction will be working Wednesday through Friday on San Ildefonso South west of the Hawk Drive intersection in North Mesa.
In support of the middle school construction and to increase fire protection, Tuit will cut-in a new 12-inch water main that will cross San Ildefonso. While no customer water shut-offs are anticipated, motorists can expect some delays.
Scheduled work includes:
- From 8 am to 9 pm San Ildefonso will be reduced to a single lane just west of Hawk Drive intersection as crews install and cut-in the 12-inch water line.
- The open lane
‘Life’—Well Lived: Bun Ryan Speaks to Kiwanis
Bun Ryan speaks to Los Alamos Kiwanis Nov. 19. Photo by Karen Kendall When Kurt Deshayes asked Bernard “Bun” Ryan to speak at Los Alamos Kiwanis Nov. 19, Bun said yes immediately, but neither man was sure exactly what Bun’s topic should be. Finally, they agreed that he should “just talk about life.”
It was a good choice. Bun (as everybody calls him) has lived a remarkably full life—for almost 90 years. Kiwanis members listened intently as he stood at the podium in Kelly Hall at Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church for 20 minutes and regaled them Read More
Del Norte Credit Union to Provide Holiday Meals for 10 DNCU Member Families
DNCU News:
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is seeking nominations of DNCU members* from fellow members to be included in a random drawing for a free holiday meal. The Members Helping Members program will allow 10 lucky DNCU family members to be the recipients of a precooked holiday meal for six from Smith’s Dec. 24.
“We understand that many of our members are experiencing tough financial times this holiday season. The idea that we’re all in this together is a main tenet of being a financial cooperative, and, in this small way, we can Read More
Eat Breakfast with Santa 7-11 a.m. Saturday
Kiwanis Club’s annual Breakfast with Santa event is set for Saturday. File photo
Kiwanis Club members at last year’s Breakfast with Santa event. File photo
KIWANIS News:
The annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is set for 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The breakfast is free. In return, attendees are requested to donate either non-perishable food items or money. Food collected will be used by LA Cares to feed local families in need. Money donated will be used for the Kiwanis/CYFD Foster Children Christmas Party. Any Read More
Letter to the Editor: Utilities: More to the Story
By KEN MILDERMembers of the Charter Review Committee (CRC) are giving seemingly compelling arguments for modifying Article V of the County Charter. There is, however, another side to the story. The changes proposed by the CRC are not “benign recommendations” but are rather extensive, often confusing, modifications that strike at the heart of the original intent of the Charter: Operate the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) as a business absent of political self interests.
The actions of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) are being painted Read More
General Dynamics Hiring More than 200 New Employees in Las Cruces
Courtesy/GDIT
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez and Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela announce the creation of 200 new jobs at the General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Las Cruces location. The company, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), will also be adding 20,000 square feet to its existing facility.
“As a leader in the aerospace, health care, and defense industries, we are excited that General Dynamics Information Technology chose Las Cruces as the site of its latest expansion,” Martinez said. “In addition to our efforts to develop Read More
Solo Traveler: Traveling With Friends
Solo Traveler: Traveling With FriendsMy mother has a friend who has traveled the world alone for the last 40years. When mom hinted she’d love to go on a trip, her friend diplomatically answered, “I wouldn’t want to jeopardize our friendship.”
Traveling with other people can certainly change a relationship. I have known of a few couples who started out as friends on a trip and ended up getting married later on. It’s also not unusual for an extended trip to seriously strain a marriage.
From personal experience, I can attest to being surprised at how a person I knew before traveling Read More
Los Alamos County A-19 Development RFP
COUNTY News:
- Mixed Use Housing and Commercial Development Opportunity
The County of Los Alamos, N.M. is seeking responses to a Request for Proposal from a qualified development entity/team that has the vision, interest and the ability to implement an overall development strategy for the 60 acre county-owned property known as the A-19 site.
The County endeavors to develop an entirely new neighborhood that incorporates the best practices of new urbanism and principles of environmental sustainability in a safe and beautiful high desert setting with unparalleled mountain views and ready Read More
PAC 8 Holds On-Line Fundraiser Auction
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8, your local TV station and community media center is holding an on-line auction. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. You’ll find some great deals! Bidding is in progress now and ends Dec. 10.
It’s easy, fast and fun. Just go to www.pac8fundraiser.com. Register and start bidding. We have many donations from local businesses and a few from Santa Fe, too. We have artwork, gift certificates from restaurants, gift cards, a robotic vacuum cleaner, Pajarito Mountain Ski passes, a one hour gig from the Hillstompers and much, much more. You can get all of your holiday gifts Read More
LASO Holiday Concert Gives Gift of Music to the Community
LASO’s youngest and oldest members are violinists Michele Yant and Ernie Bryant. They reheared for the LASO Holiday Concert in the Los Alamos High School Band Room Monday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
First Chair Violins Marion Pack and Brian Newnam. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LASO News:
In what has become a popular tradition in Los Alamos, the musicians of the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will present their annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Crossroads Bible Church on East Road.
Under the baton of Don Gerheart, the full symphony will
Food on the Hill: Fettuccine Alla Puttanesca
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com‘The Performance Myth’ at TOTH Sunday
Lisa-Jo Dunham, Lisa Rothrock, and Jennifer Griffin of the Generations Band performing at Trinity on the Hill. Photo by TK Thompson
The Generations Band from left, Joe Fawcett (lead guitar), Maryann Blackhart (projection), Lisa-Jo Dunham (vocalist), Lisa Rothrock (vocalist), Jennifer Griffin (vocalist), Joash Inoferio (drummer), Jason Osborn (bass guitar), Mark Hartman (sound), and Rick Rothrock (video). Photo by TK ThompsonChristmas is coming—hooray! The Generations service at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church is this Read More
Holiday Spirit Begins to Shine in White Rock
John and Cindy Hollabaugh invite the community to drive by their home at 334 Garver in White Rock and tune their car radio to 93.7 FM to hear Christmas music and watch the light show. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Tune your radio to 93.7 FM in front of 334 Garver and enjoy the show! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Home on Aster Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Home on Louise. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Home on Donna. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Home on Meadow. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Nov. 17 to Nov. 27, 2013
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.
Nov. 17 at 4:45 p.m. / An 18-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was battered on Meadow Lane.
ROWENA MACDONALD
Nov. 21 at 11:18 a.m. / Police arrested Roweena MacDonald, 47, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Nov. 22 at 3:55 p.m. / A 60-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of arson on Diamond Drive. The estimated damage Read More
Letter to the Editor: Pepper Spray Repels Coyotes
By DEBBIE MORLEYKeep yourselves and pets safe. Pepper spray works against coyotes! Get ready to spray, hold your own breath, close your eyes and turn your head away. Give a good blast to the attackers eyes or face if possible.
This works on most wild animals, except snakes or birds. (Your own pet will recover from the spray, but it does hurt for a while. But it beats being bitten or dragged off.)
Maybe we need to sew armor plating into dog sweaters?? Read More
Christmas Bazaar for Children Saturday
TOTH Children’s Bazaar 2012. Photo by David Griggs
TOTH news:
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., will hold its annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 in Kelly Hall.
The Bazaar is held for children kindergarten through 6th grade to shop for their family and friends. “Elves” are available to help children shop and free gift wrapping is available. The best part of the Bazaar is that parents are not allowed in Kelly Hall. Parents are banished to a café style atmosphere where coffee and treats are served.
Gift items are priced very reasonably Read More
Check Out New Model for Business Tuesday
Courtesy/PES
POSITIVE ENERGY SOLAR News:
Regina Wheeler, CEO Positive Energy Solar, an employee owned company since 1997 and the largest Certified Benefits Corporation in New Mexico will lead a discussion about a new model for business: Pioneering a Collaborative Business Model.
The Santa Fe Worker and Community Ownership Reading and Discussion Group is hosting the talk at 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Llano Library in the Community Room of Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1730 Llano St., in Santa Fe.
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Out Reach For Los Alamos Veterans Thursday
AMERICAN LEGION News:
American Legion Post 90 is hosting an Out Reach Program for Los Alamos County veterans at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Betty Ehardt Senior Center.
The American Legion mission is to provide consistant and dedicated community assistance to veterans from all military services and their family members.
The Los Alamos American Legion Post 90 and Auxiliary Unit mission is to provide consistant, dedicated and compassionate assistance to veterans of Los Alamos County using the resources of the American Legion membership. Read More
Lots of Activities at Fuller Lodge Open House
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council invites the community to attend the annual Fuller Lodge Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Fuller Lodge.
The doors of Fuller Lodge are thrown open each year on the first Saturday in December to ring in the holidays. The open house, a collaboration between the Los Alamos Arts Council and other community organizations, features children’s programs, local authors, refreshments, music, Posole lunch. The Fuller Lodge Open House is a part of the Winterfest downtown celebration, which takes place the first weekend in December, and is