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
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Cedar the Dog Needs a Home Today!
Hive Holds Brown Bag Lunch Today
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its weekly brown-bag networking lunch at 11: 30 a.m. today (late is never a problem) at the Hive.
The Hive also welcomes presentations on projects from anyone. Just come by and update the group on progress or call Dave Jones at 505.660.06992 to schedule something. Read More
The Pain Free Athlete: Five Things Egoscue® Posture Therapy Can Do For You
The Pain Free Athlete Worker Digs Deep Hole Near Fuller Lodge
Remodeling and upgrade work continue around Fuller Lodge. This worker was spotted digging deep inside a large hole. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Forest Service Seeks 8-minute Feedback
FOREST SERVICE News:
SANTA FE—Forest Service and contract employees working in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along Santa Fe National Forest roads want to know about your visit to the national forest as part of a recreation visitor program.
The interviewers gather basic visitor information. All responses are totally confidential. In fact, a person’s name is never written anywhere on the survey. The basic interview lasts about eight minutes. The questions visitors are asked to include such things as where they recreated in the forest, how many people they traveled with, how Read More
Jr. Toppers Have New Locations
JR. TOPPER News:
Jr. Toppers Basketball Clinics have moved this Saturday, Sept. 28.
Grades K-3 will meet 9-10 a.m. at Mountain Elementary School. Grades 4-6 will meet 9-10:30 a.m. at Los Alamos Middle School gymnasium.
Parents may begin at 8:45 a.m. to check in their Jr. Toppers. Read More
Finishing Touches Underway on Canada del Buey Trail
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show This Weekend
LAPQG News:
Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show, co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild and Jemez Mountains Bear Paws Quilting Guild, is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.
Admission for the Quilt Show is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children.
The Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show will feature quilts and fiber arts items made by members of both the Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild and Jemez Mountains Bear Paws Quilting Guild. Vendors with sewing and quilting supplies, as well as Guild members with items Read More
Woman Sought by Police Remains on the Lam
Irene Quintana. Courtesy/LAPD
Los Alamos Police Detectives continue searching for the woman who has been on the lam since Sept. 17.
Irene Quintana, 49, of Chamita is wanted on a warrant with two felony charges: Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Conspiracy. Quintana is suspected of attempting to send controlled substances through the mail into the Los Alamos County Jail earlier this month.
Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris commended alert jail staff who were able to ascertain the contraband coming into the Jail – ensuring the environment is safe from outside Read More
New Solid Waste and Recycling Fees in Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
On Aug. 27, Los Alamos County Council passed new rates for the Environmental Services Division. The approved new rates will go into effect Sept. 30.
These new rates will adjust a variety of fees currently charged at the Los Alamos County Eco Station and fees charged for roll-off services. The changes will not impact monthly residential solid waste fees or commercial dumpster fees.
The new rates will serve as a tool to assist in the creation of a more sustainable community. The County has eliminated the tipping fee for cardboard and metal, drastically reduced the tipping fee Read More
OBITUARY: Edgar Davis Bush Jr. Jan. 1, 1932–Sept. 22, 2013
EDGAR DAVIS BUSH Jr. Jan. 1, 1932–Sept. 22, 2013
Edgar Davis Bush Jr., 81, of Los Alamos, N.M. died on September 22, 2013. “Ed” was born on January 1, 1932 in Morenci, Ariz. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, son Mike and wife Donna of Chandler, Ariz., his grandson Matthew and wife Maureen and his great grandson Declan of Renton, Wash. He was preceded in death by his grandson Danny.
He was taken from us after a 9 month battle with cancer. Ed’s full life ended peacefully with his wife and son by his side.
Ed and Carolyn were high school sweethearts and have been happily married for 59 years. He will be missed Read More
Mystery Surrounds Tree Deaths in Pajarito Acres
Something mysterious is killing dozens of trees and shrubs in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Something is killing trees and shrubs on four properties in Pajarito Acres and it has officials baffled and homeowners deeply concerned.
Asking not to be identified, a homeowner who has lost 85-100 trees, spanning more than 24 species since late spring shared their story with the Los Alamos Daily Post.
“In May I noticed a ring of dead grass around my large Silver Maple … within days the leaves on the tree were turning black Read More
Student Body President Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta Does Much For Los Alamos
Los Alamos High School Student Body President Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta: ‘I also feel like I have a purpose when I do community service.’ Courtesy photo Udall Talks Storm Recovery, Government Shutdown
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On his weekly radio press conference call, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall provided an update on federal storm recovery funding to help repair recent flood damage in New Mexico. He also discussed Republicans’ looming threat of a government shutdown and the impact it would have on the state if agreement cannot be reached prior to Oct. 1.
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Below are highlights from Udall’s remarks:
0:00 – Udall opens the call with remarks on cleanup efforts from Read More
FBI Searches for Bank Robbery Suspect
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a man who robbed Western Commerce Bank, 1910 Wyoming Blvd NE, Tuesday.
The suspect is described as a white male, age ranging from 25 into his 30s, approximately 6′ to 6’2″ tall, with a slender build, shoulder-length dark brown hair, a brown goatee, and tattoos on both arms. He wore a black T-shirt with a gray skull design, and black pants.
Witnesses said the suspect entered the bank at approximately 12:11 p.m. and handed a teller a note that demanded money. The teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the Read More
Pace Race: Marr and Reedy Tie For Best Predictor
Runners gather on North Mesa for Tuesday’s Pace Race. Photo by Georgia Pedicini Letter to the Editor: House Break-ins in Quemazon
BY DAVID RADEMACHERDoesn’t Los Alamos County enforce Breaking & Entering Laws or does one have to post “No Trespassing” and “No Breaking & Entering” signs to have a modicum of residential security?
I know it must be frustrating for the police when the multiple felony, armed burglars only get probation. But is this the community that we want? Just asking.