Bronze Art Installed at Animal Shelter
Bronze sculpture by artist Carrie Quade. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Rooftop sculpture at the Animal Shelter. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
A bronze sculpture of a puppy was installed Thursday near the entrance of the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road.
A new roof-top sculpture also was installed and both were created by artist Carrie Quade.
Udall Backs Measure to Protect Military Pay in Case of Government Shutdown
Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., announced Thursday that he is joining a bipartisan group of senators in cosponsoring a bill to protect military pay in the event of a government shutdown.
The Military Pay Protection Act, which is based on a similar proposal introduced in January, would ensure the nation’s military families, including National Guard units assisting in disaster recovery, and critical Defense Department civilian workers, would not see a delay in their paychecks if the government were to shut down.
Nominations Now Open for Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year Award
COUNTY News:
Do you know of a local business that goes above and beyond when it comes to recycling? Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the first annual Business Recycler of the Year Award.
The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes. Nominate your own businesses, your employer, or your favorite local sustainable retailer/restaurant. Send the business name and a brief description explaining the nomination to tom.nagawiecki@lacnm.us.
“Recycling is a big step businesses can take to create a more sustainable operation, but it can take Read More
Former Los Alamos Urologist Ordered to Leave Town Moves to Nambe Area
Pavel Mourachov
Staff Report
Former Los Alamos Urologist Pavel Mourachov reached a plea deal last June and was ordered by the court to leave town.
Magistrate Judge Pat Casados said Thursday that Mourachov has moved to the Nambe area, remains on probation and continues to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Mourachov, 44, was arrested in May and charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a household member with a deadly weapon, harassment and extreme cruelty to animals. He was released six days later, at which time Casados ordered him to wear a monitoring bracelet. He was
Is this your dog?
SHELTER News:
Is this your dog?
-Very fine senior gentleman
-Roaming in White Rock Sept. 26
-Safe at the Animal Shelter
-Nice guy but apprehensive about being in the shelter
-Call the shelter at 505.662.8179
Woman on the Lam Has Surfaced
Irene Quintana
Staff Report
The woman who has been on the lam for more than a week turned herself in Thursday.
“She walked up to our window (inside the Justice Center) and police officers were here to arrest her,” Magistrate Judge Pat Casados said. “She had her first appearance in court and was released on a $5,000 bond pending a pre-trial.”
Los Alamos Police Detectives had been searching for Quintana, 49, of Chamita since Sept. 17.
She was wanted on a warrant with two felony charges for distribution of a controlled substance and conspiracy. Quintana is Read More
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Teamsters Local #492 Endorses Gary King for Governor
Gary KingYouth Falls ill Tonight at Teen Center
Police and Fire Department EMTs responded to the Los Alamos Teen Center early this evening to attend to a youth who fell ill. The youth was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center and his condition is unknown at this time. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL: Water for Future Mars Astronauts?
This image shows two areas on Mars in a location named Rocknest that were scooped out by the Curiosity Rover last year. Researchers took samples of the areas to determine whether they were wetter underneath or whether they dried out after scooping. Researchers found that soil moisture was consistent at the surface and underneath. Nevertheless, there is a small amount of water in the soil that astronauts might be able to use to sustain themselves. These finding and others are outlined in a series of papers appearing today in the Journal ‘Science’. Courtesy/NASA
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LANL’s Charlie McMillan Plays Dead in Arsenic and Old Lace
LALT News:
Arsenic and Old Lace returns to the Los Alamos Little Theatre stage 69 years after its 1944 Los Alamos debut as the opening production of LALT’s 70th season.
In the opening production of Arsenic, the dead body was played by none other than J. Robert Oppenheimer, a role reprised Sept. 14 by current Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan.
McMillan was deemed a standout in his realistic portrayal of a dead man.
Aresenic and Old Lace continues at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nector St. Tickets are available at CB FOX or one half hour before Read More
Smith’s Contributes $43,060 to Local Education
More than 20 local schools and educational entities recieved checks Wednesday from Smith’s Food & Drugs. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Los Alamos K-12 schools and other local educational entities are the beneficiaries of a $43,060 donation from Smith’s Food & Drug Store, a result of participation in the grocer’s “Earn & Learn” rewards program.
A check presentation to each school or organization was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Smith’s Food & Drug Store at 535 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
More than 20 educational entities received funds. The top Read More
Letter to the Editor: Praise For Atomic City!
By DANA KLINE We have the best bus system! This morning, I missed my connection to the middle school at 7 a.m., but the bus driver, Mick, arranged for the Dial-A-Ride to get me to work.
I wasn’t even one minute late! You guys ROCK! I’ve been riding this bus system since its inception, and I have experienced only professionalism, responsibility and safety for all these years.
I’ve ridden public transportation in many big cities, and I hope we all know how fortunate we are to have such a wonderful system! Go Atomic City Transit!
Work Zips Along at Smiths Construction Site
Work on the new Smiths Marketplace on Trinity Drive is moving forward at a rapid pace. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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Plastic Bag Ban Subject of Talk and Film
SIERRA CLUB News:
Jessie Emerson, who was involved in the recent passage of a plastic bag ban by the Santa Fe City Council, is the guest speaker at a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at UNM-Los Alamos, Bldg. 2, Room 220.
The meeting is sponsored by the Sierra Club of Los Alamos.
Emerson will speak on how the ban was passed and why we might want to ban plastic bags in Los Alamos, as well as reducing waste generally.
Emerson’s presentation will be followed by the 78-minute award winning movie “Bag It,” about the major environmental problems caused by plastic bags. Read More
Column: How The Mighty Have Fallen
How The Mighty Have FallenFollowing the rainy season, we have seen a number of fallen trees throughout the community. Are your older trees ready for the next big storm? Are you concerned about a tree falling over, or a large limb crashing down on your house or car? It is during the seasons of rainy and windy weather when trees that have become hazardous make their presence known.
How can you tell if you have a hazardous tree before it lands on your house? First, inspect your trees regularly, both before and after storms. If you see Read More
Health Fair 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday
Pearl Harbor Survivor Tells His Story
Pearl Harbor survivor John Stanhope will share his experiences Saturday. Courtesy photo
LEGION News:
Longtime Los Alamos resident John Stanhope is the guest speaker at a Benefit for Veterans Breakfast hosted by the Jemez Springs American Legion 8 a.m. to noon (speaker 10-11 a.m.) Saturday, Sept. 28 at American Legion Post 75 (17691 Highway 4 in Jemez Springs.)
Stanhope is a WWII Vet (CMM-Chief Machinist Mate) and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He will talk about his experiences the day America was attacked at Pearl Harbor.
Breakfast is $10 a plate. Hawaiian breakfast specials in addition Read More
Autumn Arrives in Downtown Los Alamos
Fall is officially here and the leaves on several trees near Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos have begun to turn colors. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Golf Course Club House Taking Shape
Workers near the entrance to the Los Alamos Golf Course Club House remodeling project under construction on Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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