New Los Alamos Police Chief Sworn in Today
Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados delivers the oath of office to new Los Alamos Police Chief Dino P. Sgambellone this morning at the Justice Center. Former Acting Police Chief Philmont Taylor, left, and Ofc. Daniel Roberts are among those who attended the ceremony. Courtesy photo
New Los Alamos Police Chief Dino P. Sgambellone spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon on his first day on the job. Sgambellone spent most of his first day in orientation and taking care of paperwork for the HR department. He replaces Chief Wayne Torpy who retired last summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ashley Pond Prepared for Holiday Season
County crews were at Ashley Pond this evening preparing the lights in the trees and bushes for the upcoming holiday season. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Chamisa’s Carolyn Torres Named New Mexico Teacher of the Year!
Carolyn Torres is surrounded by her Chamisa Elementary School third grade students at a surprise assembly this morning at which Superintendent Gene Schmidt made the exciting announcement that Torres has been named New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Torres was named Los Alamos Teacher of the Year in May and now becomes the New Mexico nominee for National Teacher of the Year. Torres teaches science and math to all third graders at Chamisa in addition to serving as a third grade homeroom teacher. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Carolyn Torres of Chamisa Elementary School has been named Read More
Community Honors Veterans
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8874 at 1793 Deacon St. in Los Alamos hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony Monday in memory of those who served and in honor of those serving now.
Cmdr. Roger Anaya of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8874 served as Master of Ceremonies and introduced guests and speakers including Guest of Honor Edmond Keith, Col USAF (Ret). Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Read More
One Year On the Road
One year anniversary of three-year world tour. Courtesy photo
A TRAVELVERSITY
Introduction by Teralene Foxx
It has been a year since our daughter Kerri and her husband Jason Frazier and daughter Sydney began their world travels. I really appreciate those who have asked me how they are or say they are following their adventure through the Los Alamos Daily Post. And thanks LA Daily Post for following their journey. In Jason’s latest blog, he shares what they have found out about themselves and the world in this last year.
But before getting to Jason’s blog, I would like to answer several questions Read More
LA Walks Meets 5 p.m. Today
LA Walks News:
LA Walks will hold a regular meeting from 5-6 p.m. today, Nov. 12 in (upstairs) meeting room three at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos
LA Walks is a citizens group whose mission is to support pedestrian safety, accessibility, convenience, and comfort throughout Los Alamos. The public is invited to attend. Read More
Registration Open for 8th Grade Washington, D.C Spring Break Trip
COMMUNITY News:
There’s still time to sign up for the annual spring break trip to Washington, DC. This trip is available to Los Alamos Middle School and home school 8th grade students. The trip is a private trip and not a school sponsored trip. Sign up online at www.worldstrides.org using ID Number 94821 or call 1-800-468-5899 using the same ID Number.
The trip includes sightseeing in and around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Md. Highlights include the White House, the International Spy Museum, the Walter Reed Medical Museum, a Capitol tour, the Newseum, the Pentagon Memorial, Read More
Meet PEEC’s Featured Volunteer: Esta Lee Albright
PEEC volunteer Esta Lee Albright. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Esta Lee Albright is an integral part of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) team. She started volunteering for PEEC in 2006, after moving to Los Alamos from Monterey, Calif.
Initially, Albright worked mainly with the animal exhibits, and later she took over the enormous task of editing Nature Notes, PEEC’s quarterly newsletter. PEEC spoke with Albright about her involvement with the organization, and how she has been able to utilize her skills and pursue her own interests in nature through volunteering at PEEC. Read More
Food on the Hill: Mint Fudge
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comDirections:
Combine sugar, salt, butter, milk and boil 6-8 minutes.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Pour boiling syrup over green mint chocolate and marshmallow cream in a large bowl, beat until chocolate is all melted.
Photo by SueReaders Raise the Roof at Piñon Thursday
LAPS News:
Piñon Elementary School under the New Mexico Reads to Lead! initiative, will host a family engagement workshop called Readers Raise the Roof! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 for parents of children in kindergarten through third grade.
This workshop will provide parents with at-home tools to support their children’s reading achievement. Readers Raise the Roof! workshops will be led by teachers dressed as construction workers to engage the audience.
The teachers will provide blueprints for reading practice, helping parents and students design a custom home reading Read More
Special School Board Meeting on Construction Issues Thursday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 in Room 149 at Los Alamos Middle School on Hawks Drive.
Agenda items include an update on Aspen Elementary School construction, selection of the Aspen Elementary controls contractor, and the request of action on the Aspen Elementary Modification Change Request.
Other items include an update on LAMS construction, LAMS contract construction extension and a request for action on the LAMS Modification Change Request. Read More
Over 300 Participate in Micah Andersen Benefit Race
More than 300 walkers and runners participated in this morning’s benefit race for wounded warrior Micah Andersen, a Los Alamos High School graduate seriously injured in Afghanistan in June. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Skip Andersen welcomes and thanks the crowd for participating in this morning’s event. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Participants register for the Micah Andersen Benefit Race this morning near the Posse Lodge on North Mesa. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Boy Scouts post colors and lead the crowd in the Pledge of Alligiance. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 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.
Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. / A 15-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that she was battered on Diamond Drive.
Oct. 31 at 2:45 p.m. / A 16-year-old Los Alamos boy reported that he was battered on Diamond Drive.
ELSIE FERNANDEZ
Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. / Police arrested Elsie Fernandez, 34, of Ojo Caliente at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Nov. 1 at 1:42 p.m. / Police charged a 16-year-old Read More
American Legion Hosts Boys/Girls State Dinner
American Legion Post 90 Cmdr. Bill Cooper congratulates Boys State Delegate Daniel Ahrens. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers, left, introduced by Post 90 Cmdr. Bill Cooper. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
A Boys and Girls State dinner was hosted Saturday by the American Legion Post 90 at 1325 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos. The 2013 Delegation to Boys State including Daniel Ahrens, Jeremy Goettee and Esteban Summers and Girls State delegates Marie Trujillo and Rachel Barthel and their parents were honored during the special event. Read More
Thanking All Veterans For Their Service
‘Thanking all veterans for their service.’ Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Letter to the Editor: Support New Mexico Airlines!
LEON AND ROSALIE HELLEROBITUARY: John Dendahl Sept. 28, 1938–Nov. 9, 2013
JOHN DENDAHL Sept. 28, 1938–Nov. 9, 2013
Former New Mexico Republican gubernatorial candidate John Dendahl, 75, died Saturday. He was undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman John Billingsley issued the following statement in regard to the passing of Dendahl who also was a former chairman of the RPNM:
“The officers and staff at RPNM join me in expressing our deepest condolences to the family and friends of John Dendahl. They will be in our thoughts and prayers, as we honor his memory. As a longtime fighter for Republican principles, there is no doubt Read More
Today Honors Military Veterans
Bravery doesn’t mean you aren’t scared … it means you go anyway. Thank you veterans. Courtesy/pvk
Staff Report
In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on Nov. 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.
Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two Read More
Letter to the Editor: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?Yang: The Marshmallow Problem & The Candle Problem
The Marshmallow Problem & The Candle ProblemBeing part of a team-building exercise or being tested … both exercises drive me bonkers. However, a well-designed test/problem, with a convincing structure and valuable conclusions, intrigues me. When I learned about the Marshmallow Problem (link below), I was immediately reminded of the Candle Problem (link below). I learned both from TED talks.
In Tom Wuject’s presentation on the Marshmallow Problem (MP), he emphasizes the context of collaboration in solving the MP, and in Dan Pink’s illustration of the Candle Problem Read More