Bandelier Weekly Nightwalks in Frijoles Canyon Begin July 5
Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Solo Traveler: The Stripper’s Keys
Solo Traveler: The Stripper’s KeysAs a solo traveler, I’ve learned the hard way that there is no one to count on but myself. That means I have to be über-responsible, always alert and on guard.
Traveling in second- and third-world countries, every day is a training ground. Literally, the ground must be watched carefully, or I will fall, trip, drop into a hole, or have my feet slide out from under me. Falling is by far my biggest travel fear, and I seem to have a trip per trip, no matter how careful I am.
The other great fear is losing something extremely valuable, like the Read More
Governor Shares Her Own New Mexico True Story
STATE News:
- Governor Urges New Mexicans to enter New Mexico True Stories Contest
Santa Fe – Gov. Susana Martinez is sharing her own New Mexico True Story today to encourage people to travel this 4th of July, and remind New Mexicans that there are only six weeks left to enter the NM True Stories contest.
“I am so excited to add my NM True Story to the many amazing and rich travel stories that New Mexicans have shared over the past six weeks,” Martinez said. “And I want everyone to know how fast and easy it was to do! I encourage all New Mexicans to head out on your own New Mexico adventure Read More
‘Downtown Friday Nights’ High-Speed Camera Demonstration Dazzles Crowd at Bradbury
During the June 28 ‘Downtown Friday Nights’ at the Bradbury Science Musesum, Chris Danley demonstrated what people miss in the blink of an eye. During the ‘What’s in a Click?: The Wonders of High Speed Imaging.’ Danley, a UNM graduate student working at Los Alamos National Laboratory in P-23 group, showed the crowd new advances of high-speed cameras and the things scientists discover by using them. Members of the public engaged in live demonstrations using a 11,500 fps camera and learned about the work LANL is doing with these devices and the history of this Read More
Warnings Issued For Flooding and Mudflows
Flooding Downstream of Burned Areas Precautions:
NOTE: It is important that residents take steps to protect themselves and their property from flooding and mudflows.
Residents living near or around a recently burned area need to:
• Monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow local county and city advisories, and act accordingly.
• Use a “weather radio” or smart phone “weather apps” that monitors “all hazards” alerts issued by the NOAA-National Weather Service:https:////www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/. Read More
Firefighters Respond to Four Lightning Fires
Current fires on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—Firefighters responded to four lightning caused fires as a result of Friday’s massive thunderstorm in the area.
The Rattlesnake, Alameda and San Antonio fires – all located on the west side of the Forest within the Jemez Mountains – have been contained. The fires ranged in size from .10 to .25 acres.
Firefighters are still working to contain the Aragon Fire, also burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Fire Name: Aragon
Time/Date Reported: 10:02 a.m., June 29, 2013
Location: Coyote Ranger District, Santa Fe National Read More
Los Alamos Gymnastics Coach Loui Janecky Elected to National Board
Louise (Loui) Janecky. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Louise Janecky, known as Loui by the gymnastics families of Los Alamos, has been elected by acclamation to the USAGymnastics’ newly formed National Xcel Committee.
USAGymnastics, the national governing body for gymnastics, is addressing the nation’s need for a competitive gymnastics program that goes beyond the traditional Junior Olympic (JO) Program. The traditional linear JO program has consisted of compulsory routines in Levels 1-6; and optional, individually choreographed routines in Levels 7-10.
The U.S. National and Olympic Read More
Firefighters v. Cops in Thrill of the Grill Chicken Challenge July 4!
The Cone Zone: Week of July 1
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail 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.
Verde Ridge & Arroyo Lane Milling:
RMCI will mill Verde Ridge and Arroyo Lane on Monday, July 1. Work will start at approximately 8:30 a.m. and should end by 5 p.m. During this time all vehicles must be off the street in parking stalls or other off-street parking. Residential access will be maintained. Expect flagging operations; Read More
Splash ‘n Dash #1 Results Announced
A swimmer waits for her starting time. Courtesy photo
A race to the finish. Couratesy photoTMC News:
The annual Splash ‘n Dash series began June 26 as a training event for the Los Alamos Triathlon, which occurs Aug. 17.
Splash ‘n Dash will occur every other Wednesday leading up to the Los Alamos Triathlon.
New this year is an even shorter course for the youngest athletes – a 100-yard swim followed by a quick run along the Canyon Road sidewalk.
The following are the results of Splash ‘n Dash #1:
Number Name: Long Course Swim 400 Yd Run 5K Final Time
A1 Matt Gonzales 05:45 0:22:43 0:28:28
B1 Read More
No Trash Collection Fourth of July
COUNTY News:
In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no trash or recycling collection Thursday, July 4.
If Thursday is your normal pickup day, put out your trash and recycling Wednesday, July 3 for collection. Read More
Pet of the Week: Cessna the Shepherd/Lab Mix
Cessna the dog. Courtesy photo
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations.
GOP Picnic July 13 @ Posse Lodge
GOP News:
Los Alamos Republicans are invited to bring their families and guests to a summer picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the Posse Lodge.
The event is hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos and Los Alamos Federated Republican Women.
Call 622-4001, for further information. Read More
2013 SBA Scores Show Record Gains in High School Reading Proficiency
STATE News:
BERNALILLO – Gov. Susana Martinez announced Friday the results of the latest Standards Based Assessment (NMSBA), administered earlier this year to New Mexico students in 3rd through 8th grades, as well as 10th and 11th grades.
New Mexico’s 11th grade class posted impressive gains in reading proficiency, increasing proficiency rates by 9.9 percentage points over 2012 – to the highest level seen since the NMSBA began in 2007. As a group, when factoring in the gains that were also posted by this class when they were 10th graders last year, these students have increased Read More
Los Alamos Native Alex Kirk Tapped For 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team
Lobos Center Alex Kirk of Los Alamos, right, during a June 25 training session with the 2013 USA Men’s WUGs Team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
After five days of training camp that began with 26 players on June 24 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball today named the official, 12-man roster for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team.
Training camp will continue in Colorado Springs through June 30, and the team departs for Russia July 1.
Representing the USA at the 2013 World University Games men’s basketball competition Read More
Community Invited to Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Concert 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Fuller Lodge
Flower Power Wows Friday Night Art Opening
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Lori Heimdahl Gibson. left, chats with County Councilor Pete Sheehey, center, Nashin Key and Robert Gibson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artist Elena Yang. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Firday night’s opening reception of “Wallflowers” at Fuller Lodge Art Center unveiled the works of five dozen artists and eight dozen blooming works in every imaginable media.
The reception also celebrated the fabric art of quilter Nicole Dunn, whose exhibit, “Bits and Pieces,” Read More
Kiwanis Crew Prepares for Thursday’s Fireworks Extravaganza
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos fireworks crew members assembled early this morning at Overlook Park to prepare for Thursday’s 4th of July extravaganza. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club has announced the schedule for Thursday’s 4th of July extravaganza at Overlook Park.
2 to 9 p.m. Bouncy toys – huge selection from Ton-O-Fun. Atomic City Buses begin running from Sullivan Field to the Park and around White Rock
3 to 5 p.m. The Nomads perform provided by Russ Gordon Concerts
3 to 5 p.m. LAPD and LAFD “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Read More
Audio Released of John Nichols’ Author Speak Talk
Taos author John Nichols
LIBRARY News:
Taos author John Nichols was the featured guest at an Authors Speak talk June 27 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
“It was a great event,” said Carol Meine, one of the event organizers. “He was funny, engaging, inspiring, an amazing talker, and more.”
To hear Nichols Authors Speak talk, visit https:////www.screencast.com/t/rxj52Eb6.
A video recording will be available here shortly. Read More
Fire Station Six Remodel Enters Stucco Phase
Workers apply stucco to exterior walls on the expansion project underway at Los Alamos Fire Station 6 on East Road. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The Fire Station 6 remodel project is scheduled for completion by mid July. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com