Congressional Delegation Urges Increased Oversite of New Mexico’s Behavioral Health Crisis
STATE News:
New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation sent the following letter Wednesday to U.S. Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health & Human Services regarding the state’s behavioral health crisis:
Dear Secretary Sebelius,
As you are aware, the State of New Mexico is in the process of investigating allegations of fraud against 15 behavioral health providers that offer Medicaid services and has suspended payments to those organizations. We want to thank you for your ongoing involvement to protect the integrity of the process and the needs of beneficiaries. Read More
Singer-Songwriter Lisa Morales Plays the Pond Friday
Lisa Morales on the cover of her album, ‘Beautiful Mistake.’ Courtesy photo
By RUSS GORDON
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at Ashley Pond with the wonderful singer-songwriter and rocker, Lisa Morales and her new band. Morales sings rock and blues, honkytonk and, by request, some of her traditional Mexican-Arizona music.
Morales has played here a number of times with her sister Roberta and their band, Sisters Morales. They have presented some of the best concerts the Series has had in its 24 years. The ladies went through some personally tough Read More
Nearly 100 Retired LAPS Employees Attend Breakfast
At the annual Not Back to School Breakfast Wednesday for retired LAPS employees, the group renewed old friendships and shared exciting adventures and plans for the future. The event began years ago with just three people and has grown to close to 100. It is always held on the day the students go back to school … and the retirees do not! Trinity on the Hill graciously allowed the retirees to use their facilities. Courtesy Photo Read More
Live Music Under the Stars at Opera on the Rocks
Opera on the Rocks in 2012 at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/LAOG
LAOG News:
Enjoy an exciting night of opera at Bandelier National Monument during the second annual Opera on the Rocks event, Saturday Sept. 21.
Opera Alta will perform Amahl and the Night Visitors at 6:15 p.m. at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater. This opera was originally created by the composer Gian Carlo Menotti for NBC making it the first opera written entirely for television. The event is an opportunity for those not familiar with opera, as well as for opera enthusiasts to enjoy listening in a special venue.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Talk Next JJAB Meeting
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
Karen Doyle of LADBT will give a presentation about Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the services that LADBT is now offering in Los Alamos.
The public is welcome to attend. Read More
Local Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeks Mentors
BBBS News:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Alamos County serves Los Alamos Public School children at all five elementary schools and is in need of “Bigs” to become Lunch Buddies for the 2013-14 school year.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential through professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact. In Northern New Mexico, where only half of the children graduate from high school, Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a valuable opportunity to the children of Northern New Mexico. Having a “Big” mentor and friend Read More
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship to Marlie Apperson
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Marlie Apperson with a scholarship recently. Apperson will be attending the University of New Mexico and will study public health. From left, Jason Apperson (dad), Meghan Keresey (mom), Marlie Apperson and Don Casperson, Kiwanis President. Apperson was selected because of her participation with varsity cheerleading, Salvation Army fundraising, track and field, and financial support of herself. Kiwanis meets each Tuesday at noon at Trinity on the Hill Church in Kelly Hall. Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization Read More
Mushroom Grows on Walnut Street
This mushroom was discovered growing in a lawn on Walnut Street. Photo by Bob Beberniss Read More
Hive Networking Lunch at WR Visitors Center Today
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its brown-bag networking starting at about 11:30 (late is never a problem) today at the White Rock Visitors Center.
The group will continue the discussion of possible business ideas as well as networking.
As always, The Hive welcomes presentations on projects from anyone. Stop by and update the group or call Dave Jones at 606-660-6992 to schedule a presentation. Read More
Pastor Does Not Believe Vandalism Religiously Motivated
White Rock United Methodist Church. Courtesy photo 
Pastor Gary Seelau
Daycare staff arriving to work Monday at White Rock United Methodist Church discovered vandals had defaced the church with graffiti of a graphic and satanic nature.
Pastor Gary Seelau told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he does not believe for a minute that the vandalism to his church was religiously motivated.
“I think it is misguided individuals and I believe it has more to do with boredom … I don’t think it is a cult,” Seelau said. “The police say Read More
DoD Shuts Down Burn Pits at Camp Leatherneck
Burn pit in Afghanistan. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
- Senators applaud measure, say more work still needs to be done
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., announced today that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has ceased burn pit operations at one of two camp sites supporting Operating Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Its closure follows Udall and Corker’s recent call for immediate action to halt the use of open-air burn pits after findings by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) that found Read More
Gas Leak at Timber Ridge and Trinity Repaired
DPU News:
A natural gas leak at Timber Ridge and Trinity Drive was repaired Tuesday. The report was made at approximately 3 p.m. to the Department of Public Utilities Gas, Water and Sewer (GWS) division.
Crews were on site in minutes and by 3:45 p.m. had the breach isolated. The repair was completed by approximately 6:15 p.m. with no interruption of natural gas service to area residents.
“Our GWS division trains regularly on safety protocols, and Dept. of Transportation compliance issues, so that all staff are fully capable of handling this type of situation,” said Timothy Glasco, DPU’s Deputy Read More
Los Alamos Man Discovers 9-inch Mushroom in Yard
Chuck Tallman discovered the quintessential toadstool – Amanita muscaria – growing in his yard on La Cueva in Los Alamos. Commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, Amanita muscaria is a poisonous fungus. Tallman said the largest Amanita muscaria growing in his yard measures 9-inches across, adding that the Amanita muscaria is known for its hallucinogenic properties. Photo by Chuck Tallman
Photo by Chuck Tallman Read More
LAPD Seeks Donations for Cpl. Roybal Family
Cpl. Alfred Robal
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is collecting donations for the family of LAPD Corporal Alfred Roybal, who passed away unexpectedly last week while on a camping trip with his family in northern New Mexico.
Donations are being requested to help the family collect funds urgently needed to cover funeral expenses this week. LAPD has set up an account at Los Alamos National Bank; individuals can ask to contribute to the Corporal Alfred Roybal Memorial Fund.
“Corporal Roybal served our community for 11 years,” said LAPD Officer Jeremy Duran, who is leading collection Read More
Rice is Tops in Prediction at Weekly Pace Race
Members of the Atomic City Road Runners Club navigate rough terrain at the weekly pace race held on the Water Canyon Trail. Photo by Joan Williams Perch Paperie Going Out of Business Sale
Staff Report
The Perch Paperie is closing its doors Aug. 31 at 13 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported the store … I will still offer custom classes and scrapbooking events from time to time. It was fun while it lasted but it is time to move on,” owner Gloria Brehm said.
Brehm is holding a “Going out of business” sale noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. All crafting books are $1, magazines are .50 and buy two wooden and acrylic stamps and get one free, plus – Read More
UPDATE: Chuchu the Lost Dog Has Been Found!
Update: Chuchu the lost dog has been found and reunited with his family!
COMMUNITY News:
Chuchu the dog is lost. He was adopted from the Animal Shelter early last week and escaped from his adopter’s home near Urban Park.
He hasn’t been found after thorough searches of the neighborhood and could possibly be trying to find his way back to his former home on North Mesa.
Chuchu is a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, medium-sized with a short brown coat. He is probably frightened and not likely to seek safety with humans, but hopefully, hunger and thirst could help him make an exception of that.
Anyone who has seen Read More
The Dogs Claim Summer League Championship!
Dog Members: Front row from left, Cedric Patterson, Josh Esquibel, Scotty Alexander, Jevon Montoya, DeAndre Lawrence and Daniel Gallegos. Back row from left, Alejandro Quintana, Jordan Valdez, Coach Mel Montoya, Michael Naranjo, Coach Scott Alexander, Austin Martinez, Brandon Bustos, Cameron Martinez, Coach Mark Lopez. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Dogs are an AAU Basketball Team comprised of players from Los Alamos Middle School, McCurdy Charter School, Carlos F. Vigil Middle School, Cleveland Middle School and Sombrillo Elementary.
The Dogs basketball members and staff Read More
Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club Gun Show Aug. 24-25
Get your real estate questions answered at Ruby K’s Community Hour
James Chrobocinski, owner and qualifying broker of Zia Realty Group. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Have you ever wanted to ask questions about buying or selling a home, but weren’t nearly ready to hire a Realtor? Get the information you need without a sales pitch, at Ruby K’s Community Hour.
At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, James Chrobocinski, owner and qualifying broker of Zia Realty Group, will lead a first-time homebuyers information session and Q&A at Ruby K’s Bagel Café.
Realtors Karen Hawkins and Cindy Hollabaugh also will present information about Read More