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
Author Discusses New Mexico’s Space Travel Contributions Nov. 12
Cover of Loretta Hall’s ‘Out of This World: New Mexico’s Contributions to Space Travel.’ Courtesy photo
New Mexico and outer space have a long-standing relationship. Roswell of course, is famous for being a favorite destination for extraterrestrials. More seriously, the state has the longest continuous record in the nation for research to make space travel possible.
With Spaceport America, a commercial spaceport being built near White Sands Missile Range, the state is closer to reaching the goal of offering travel Read More
Festival of Chocolate Kicks Off Holidays Nov. 16
Selection from the 2012 Festival of Chocolate. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
The Betty Ehart Senior center is the place to formally kickoff the holidays from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 with the annual Festival of Chocolate. The two hour long chocolate bonanza, benefits youth and senior programs in and around the community and will have you a buzz in chocolate therapy and charity giving, all at the same time.
The $20 tickets include an all you can eat array of fine and fabulous chocolates, live music and food and fellowship to set the holiday mood into overdrive. The event Read More
First Baptist Church Bingo Tonight
FBCLA News:
Community members 18 and older are invited to attend a bingo game in the gym at the First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, 2200 Diamond Dr.
The event runs 7-9 p.m., today, is free of charge and offers more than $500 in prizes. Read More
Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Charles Fremont Huff Nov. 16
Dr. Charles Fremont Huff
COMMUNITY News:
A Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Charles Fremont Huff, 74, of Los Alamos, N.M. is 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr., Los Alamos, N.M.
Huff passed away in Los Alamos, Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 from complications due to Parkinson’s disease.
Please come and join us in celebrating Charley’s life and for a reception following the service. Dress code is colorful and casual. Read More
Letter to the Editor: American Legion Auxiliary Says Thanks
By American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90 would like to thank the following businesses/vendors for their gracious donations/contributions to the Unit’s fundraiser held Oct. 19:
- Chili Works
- RPM
- 50’s Diner
- Claudia Lackas/Scentsy
- Mandy George/Mary Kay
- Home Improvement
- Ruby K’s
- Flowers by Gillian
- Mark Hamilton
- Shaunessy Nadeau/Dog Treat Basket
- Renee Romero
- Reel Deal Theater
- Papa Murphy’s
- Starbucks
LAHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Are 2013 State Champions!
Los Alamos High School 2013 Cross Country State Champs. Photo by Blake Wood
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams won the State Championships Saturday at Rio Rancho High. This is the third-straight team title for the Topper boys who edged out Albuquerque Academy 52-54.
Topper Collin Hemez was named boys 4A State Champion after crossing the finish line in 15 minutes, 54.4 seconds.
NMAA Team Results: 4A Boys:
1. 52 Los Alamos (16:36.81 1:23:04.05 1:03.50)
1 1 Colin Hemez 15:54.40
2 7 Mike Walker 16:21.00
3 13 Gus Saeger 16:53.20
4 15 Cameron Staples 16:57.55
5 16 Forrest Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Announces 2014 Campaign to Packed House
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard announces her 2014 campaign kickoff Saturday at the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill in Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com 
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard speaks with Lew Agnew of Los Alamos at the launch of her 2014 campaign Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard announced her re-election campaign to a packed house Saturday at the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill in Los Alamos.
House Majority Whip Antonio “Moe” Maestas welcomed the
Education Funding 101: What the Vote in Colorado Means for Los Alamos
Education Funding 101: This past Tuesday, two-thirds of voters in Colorado cast ballots against Amendment 66, the most comprehensive education reform package the state has considered in almost two decades. The measure would have added almost $1 billion to Colorado’s K-12 education system.
The legislation failed to pass for several reasons. The anti-tax people voted against it, believing that the economy remains fragile and that now is a bad time to raise taxes. (A household with an income of $58,000 Read More
Farewell Events Organized for Denise Lane
Denise Lane at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in 2012. File photo
COMMUNITY News:
Community members are organizing farewell events for longtime Los Alamos restaurateur/Realtor Denise Lane who has sold the Dixie Girl Restaurant and is moving to Albuquerque.
“There are few people in recent Los Alamos history who have touched so many lives as Denise,” JJ Maier said.
Lane’s community involvement includes:
- serving on many boards such as the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation;
- being a consistent supporter of chamber and community
Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 7
Holiday Success Tips and Tricks – Part 7Making It Last
Once the Holiday Season begins to wrap up, it’s important to not let all your hard word go to waste. How do you continue to make the holiday season last throughout the New Year?
The holidays are a get time to add to your mailing list and increase your social media reach. During the holiday season be sure to add new customers to your mailing list. Be sure to have customers sign up for monthly specials or newsletters, but get their permission to send them something.
A great way to get business