Interesting Cloud Spotted Over McDonald’s
An interesting cloud was spotted above McDonald’s on Trinity Drive Saturday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hi Signs at Saturday’s Fair and Rodeo Parade
Executive Director Cedric Page of UNM-LA waves to the judges at the 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Saturday morning on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local attorney George Chandler marches with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos in Saturday’s 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Spectators of all ages lined Central Avenue Saturday morning to watch the annual Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade.
Everything from cars displaying magnetic signs to riders on horseback Read More
Ashley Pond Improvements Taking Shape
The improvements to Ashley Pond Park were beginning to take more substantial shape last week. The project is scheduled for completion in November. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Animal Shelter Report: Week of Aug. 11
Friends of the Shelter Dog Kissing Booth and Mobile Adoption Center at Saturday’s Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.comSHELTER News:
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets available.
Be sure to check out the website at www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating, and read about popular animals and learn more about special needs animals or cats and dogs currently in foster care. Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and to learn more about all of the adoptable Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 9
2012 rodeo action. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Sponsored by www.fyila.com
County Fair & Rodeo
https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec/Programs/Documents/2013CountyFairBooklet.pdf
Friday, Aug. 9
Pool Tournament 8 a.m. at Betty Ehart Senior Center|
County Fair Exhibits 5-8 p.m. at Mesa Library
Summer Concert 7-10 p.m. at Ashley Pond – James Hyland and the Joint Chiefs
Open Roping 7:30 p.m. at Brewer Arena
Saturday, Aug. 10
Festival & Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond
Arts & Read More
LANB Floats to Top of 2013 Fair & Rodeo Parade!
FIRST PLACE: Los Alamos National Bank best captured the essence of the ‘100 Years of Homesteading’ theme to earn first place in this morning’s 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade held on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Bank takes top honors at parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
SECOND PLACE: Los Alamos First Robotics garnered second place in today’s parade with its ‘Hi-Tech Covered Wagon’ creativity. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
THIRD PLACE: Read More
County Fair Exhibit Winners Announced
Louis Macinnes, age 11, received the “Horticulture Best of the Best Award” for his broccoli. Courtesy photo
Rachel Frankle, age 13, received the “Creative Arts Best of the Best Award” for her modern art acrylic painting. Courtesy photo
COUNTY EXTENTION News:
This year, four individuals were awarded the “Best of the Best” award, a beautiful hand-crafted plate created by local artist Barbara Yarnell.
Laniece Miller, received the “Fiber Arts Best of the Best Award for her harhanger cross-stitch counted thread needlework technique. Joyce Anderson, received the “Culinary Arts Best of the Best Read More
Los Alamos Father and Daughter Take First in USA Cycling National Championships
Neal Pederson, left, Michelle Pederson, right, of Los Alamos with Aaron Gwin who won the Pro Men’s category and is the fastest and most well know downhill racer in the world. Courtesy photo
Michelle Pederson crossing the finish line. Courtesy photoSPORTS News:
Neal Pederson and his daughter, Michelle Pederson of Los Alamos were both winners in their age categories at the USA National Championships Downhill Mountain Bike race last Sunday in Angel Fire.
Michele won the junior women’s 15-18 race and Neal did the same in the men’s 45-49 event.
Michelle bested her field by more than two minutes Read More
Sustainability Tip: Turn Off Your Lights on the Way Out
Weekly Sustainability Tip:
Turn Off Your Lights on the Way Out
The average cost of an electricity bill for a household is $110.14, 13 percent of that amount is used on lighting.
Don’t waste electricity and money, hit the lights on your way out.
Turning off the lights when you leave the room saves you money and helps the environment.
Art Goes Outdoors with PEEC’s ‘Plein Air’ Class
PEEC News:
Whether you consider yourself an artist, or you’ve never picked up a paint brush, the upcoming Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) “Plein Air” class will allow you to explore outdoor surroundings through art.
Dorothy Hoard will lead the “Plein Air” (outdoor) art session on Friday, Aug. 23. Participants should meet at 9:30 a.m. at PEEC to carpool, or at 10 a.m. at the Cerro Grande Trailhead on N.M. 4.
The area that the group will visit is an open forest with aspen and ponderosa trees and a nice collection of wildflowers. Hoard will give instructions on how to draw flowers, or Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Beginning Music – Continuing Music
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Beginning Music – Continuing MusicSummer has near flown and lo and behold the school year is upon us. For many students that means “do I start band or orchestra?” and/or “do I continue with band or orchestra?” It turns out the answer to one is the answer to the other.
After lo these many years I’ve figured out that if you live long enough, you will use everything you ever learned about anything. There comes a time when one can look at where one is and, looking back a bit, ask, “Wow, who knew?” It Read More
Cone Zone: Week of Aug. 12
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Reminder: There have been a number of lightning strikes causing traffic signal outages in our region. If you approach a traffic signal with none of the signal lights working, you are required to STOP as if it was a 4-way or all-way STOP controlled intersection. Be extremely cautious when approaching Read More
Farewell Reception for Chief Wayne Torpy
Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy, who has been on sick leave for several weeks, is retiring from the LAPD.
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to a reception 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug 23 at the Los Alamos Justice Center, wishing Police Chief Wayne Torpy farewell as he retires from County service. Read More
PechaKucha Santa Fe Launches Aug. 28
Staff Report
Travel Bug will host the first volume of the globally popular PechaKucha Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 with local Santa Feans’ presentations scheduled to start around 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments are available for purchase.
PechaKucha Night brings prominent and emerging creative minds together for an evening of lightning-fast presentations, creativity and fun. The PechaKucha format, where a dozen or so presenters are allowed to speak to just 20 slides, each shown for only 20 seconds, to reveal their passions, work and inspirations, is now held in more than Read More
Pet of the Week: Bella the Dog
Bella the Dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Bella is active and friendly. In fact, when she sees someone she likes, she loves to bounce up and down and show off her big floppy ears. How can you resist such a cute face?
She is a little shy initially with strangers, but quickly warms up to friendly human interaction. Bella is good with other dogs and loves going to the dog park.
For a personalized introduction to this friendly dog, call her sponsor at (505) 412-3998.
Also, Friends of the Shelter would like to thank Don Taylor for taking such beautiful photographs of the shelter dogs.
The Los Alamos Read More
OBITUARY: Jerry Buchen Sept. 7, 1950-July 31, 2013
JERRY BUCHEN Sept. 7, 1950 – July 31, 2013
Jerry Buchen died of cancer at home surrounded by his loving family, in the “Summertime.”
Jerry was a man of unique integrity who had the conviction and strength to live his own way. Born and raised in Los Alamos, he spent his adult life in Santa Fe after graduating from St. John’s College in 1972. He owned Santa Fe Glass & Mirror for 20 years, after which he worked as an independent contractor, designer and builder.
He is loved and survived by his wife of 41 years, Lynne Loucks Buchen: daughter Elizabeth Buchen (and husband Chris Read More
County Issues Statement Regarding Death of LAPD Corporal Alfred Roybal
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess issued the following statement regarding news received this morning of the overnight death of Police Corporal Alfred Roybal, who joined the Los Alamos Police Department in 2002.
Roybal passed away unexpectedly yesterday evening.
“I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Alfred’s family and friends during this difficult time. We are saddened at the loss of this fine young police officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with LAPD and those who worked with Alfred during his 11 years in public service.”
According to personnel files, Read More
Young Entrepreneurs Honored For Summer Businesses
From left, Katie Stavert, Taylor Valerio, Elise Koskelo, Andres Maestas, William Jean, Sidney Ellis and his business partner, Macklin Cunico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Taylor Valerio presented a synopsis of her summer business, ‘The Clay Closet’ during today’s luncheon honoring young entrepreneurs who received grants from Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LACDC News:
Young entrepreneurs were honored at a luncheon in the Small Business Center today in downtown Los Alamos.
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Safeguarding Wetland on Laboratory Property
The wetlands in Sandia Canyon on LANL property provide a home to a large amount of wildlife. Work is taking place to preserve the area and manage its water supply. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
From Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Connections August Edition:
Safeguarding Wetland on Laboratory Property
The Laboratory is in the process of reducing the number of its outfalls (discharges of liquids into the environment—most often treated wastewater) for a number of reasons:
- Every outfall requires a separate characterization and permit with the state
- Each requires sampling to ensure it’s
Seating Limited For Little Boy Weaponeer Talk
LANL News:
The Bradbury Science Museum https:////www.lanl.gov/museum is located at 15th Street and Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos, New Mexico. The museum’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Admission is free and photography is allowed.
Information on future lectures can be found at: https:////www.lanl.gov/museum/events/70th-events.shtml Read More