White Rock Man Gets Creative With Snow
White Rock resident Bruce Wheeler spent a good portion of today shoveling snow and building this snowman and snowchild on Ridgecrest Avenue. Photo by Kathy Clifford Read More
Residents Dig Out From Sunday’s Winter Storm
Residents all over town are beginning to dig out from the winter storm. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community Members Share Snow Scenes
Photo by Jim Lujan
Photo by Robert BebernissA Thanksgiving Essay By David Izraelevitz
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ, Vice Chair“The only time we close is for Thanksgiving.” Many years ago, while traveling through a city I have long forgotten, I had stopped for dinner at a Chinese restaurant, where I overheard the owner chatting with a departing couple. “You’re not closed for New Year’s?” the man persisted. The owner’s heavy accent seemed to thicken with his emphasis. “We only close for Thanksgiving. It’s the only day.”
This time of year always brings back to memory that brief exchange. I never found out why Thanksgiving was the only special day for this family. Read More
Trinity Between Knecht and DP Road Closed Nov. 26
COUNTY News:
Trinity Drive will be closed between Knecht and DP Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. This closure is required to safely tie-in a high pressure gas line near Del Norte Credit Union.
This work may be delayed due to weather conditions.
DP Road and Knecht Street will remain open, with detours to Central Avenue posted. No gas outages are anticipated.
The County thanks motorists in advance for their cooperation and patience. Direct questions about this road closure to the County Public Works Department at 505.662.8150. Read More
Winter Scenes Around Los Alamos
Los Alamos has taken on the look of winter this weekend including this view from the Main Hill Road. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Icicles fall from the roofline of this Los Alamos home as frigid temperatures settle over the town. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Education 101: Save Our Schools Los Alamos Meets with NMPED
Education 101: On Friday, Nov. 22, Save Our Schools Los Alamos met with Deputy Secretary Paul Aguilar of the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) to ask that PED modify its policies and allow local jurisdictions to supplement K-12 education operating funds with local monies, a practice currently prohibited in New Mexico but something that is practiced in most other states.
Save Our Schools Los Alamos will meet with members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration, Read More
Winter Storm Warnings Across New Mexico
A blanket of snow covers the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock this morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Snow covers the patio of a White Rock home this morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NWS News:
The National Weather Service reports for the Los Alamos area heavy snow at times with a high near 27, south wind around 10 mph and a total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Tonight there is a 50 percent chance of snow showers, cloudy, with a low around 18 and new snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Monday there is a 20 percent chance of snow showers, Read More
Today’s Troop 22 Turkey Roast Moves to 50’s Diner
TROOP 22 News:
The annual Boy Scout Troop 22 Turkey Roast will not be in Rendija Canyon this year due to snow and ice in the area.
American Legion Post 90 has offered the troop the use of the 50’s Diner at 1325 Trinity Dr., for the event, which raises funds for the troop.
The turkey and all of the trimmings will be ready at noon today, Nov. 24. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Come and whet your appetite for Turkey and help out a worthy cause at the same time. Read More
County Seeks Public Opinion of Council Goals
COUNTY News:
What do you think of the updates made Nov. 16 by the Los Alamos County Council regarding its 2011 Strategic Plan with goals and focus areas?
Los Alamos County has opened public comment on its “Open Forum” webpage regarding the Council’s proposed “2014 Updated Strategic Plan” after the Councilors met Nov. 16 in a four-hour work session to review and discuss its goals, which are part of the County’s long-range (20 year) planning process.
Link hereto share your opinion on the Open Forum now. Public comment on the strategic plan will remain open until 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. Citizens Read More
Letter to the Editor: Looking at Half of the Sun
By HOLLY CAULDERHaving lived in New Mexico all my life, I’ve had the opportunity to experience what the land means to so many people here. Families
Scenes From Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar
The Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar held Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church featured arts and crafts created by local scouts to raise money to support their program. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Boys Basketball Resheduled For Monday
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School boys basketball game cancelled Friday due to bad weather has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 25 with 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. game times. Read More
Festival of Trees Spreads Holiday Cheer
Auction items at the Festival of Trees held Saturday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The annual event included a craft fair with a variety of vendors and artisans, holiday medleys performed by local musicians Greg Schneider, Tom Oliphant, Winnie Berry and Frances Meier and photos with Santa. A highlight was the decorated trees and wreaths is a variety of themes. Proceeds from the Festival of Trees benefit the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and Champions of Youth Ambitions. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo with Santa. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLetter to the Editor: PRC Should Reconsider Renewable Engergy Rule
RILEY MONTGOMERYShould a student receive double the credit for doing the minimum work required? If not, why should utility companies be allowed to?
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) adjusted a rule allowing companies to receive double, and even triple the credit of a “Renewable Energy Certificate” for using renewable energy resources such as solar, biomass, and geothermal energy.
Instead of a 1:1 ratio of one credit per one kilowatt-hour of renewable energy, companies will receive more certificates for using the same amount of renewable energy. As Read More
Los Alamos Athlete Michael Lewis Moore Earns 2013 Marly Pineda Memorial Award
Coach Phil Coe with Los Alamos athlete Michael Lewis Moore who received the 2013 Marly Pineda Memorial Award for Men’s Long Distance swimming in New Mexico. Moore has been swimming for the Pajarito Aquatic Club, under the supervision of Coach Phil Coe, and he is also on the 2013-2014 LAHS Hilltoppers swim team, coached by Stu Corliss. Marly Pineda was a New Mexico resident of Bosque Farms, and was a 2008 graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Mass., where she was a distinguished four-year member of the swimming and diving team. She died in a bicycle accident in Boston in 2010, and the Marly Read More
Weather Changes Sunday’s Hunger Walk Plans
CWS/CROP News:
Winter weather has changed this year’s Hunger Walk plans. The route for the CROP Hunger Walk & Turkey Trot is much too icy and slippery to traverse Sunday, Nov. 24, so everyone is invited instead to come to theLos Alamos Middle School cafeteria for a celebration of anti-hunger efforts.
The gathering begins as early as 1:30 p.m. Sunday to collect all monetary and food donations, hand out gorgeous t-shirts designed by Helene Chavez, enjoy some light refreshments, and, at about 2:30 p.m., hold a random drawing for turkeys and pumpkin pies.
Everyone is welcome! Checks can Read More
Get Your Holiday Cookies at Fuller Lodge Dec. 7
Nov. 22 Marked 50-Year Anniversary of JFK Death
NCRTD ‘Blue Buses’ Not in Service Nov. 28-29
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will resume Monday, Dec. 2.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Read More