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.comState Tightens Sex Offender Registration Laws
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE OF NM NEWS
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has unveiled a new, central location for New Mexicans to find sex offender information state-wide, including real-time e-mail notifications if an offender moves into your community.
This marks the first time that sex offender registration information is available to parents and the community in a single source that is consistent throughout New Mexico.
Martinez also said that new sex offender registration requirements go into effect July 1, that will tighten registration requirements while closing an out-of-state Read More
Two Los Alamos Businesses Receive Venture Acceleration Fund Awards
LANL News:
The two Los Alamos businesses receiving Venture Acceleration Fund Awards are GeoEnergy Monitoring Systems, Inc. and SportXast of Los Alamos.
GeoEnergy Monitoring Systems will use the funds tocontribute to the development of a seismo-acoustic system to monitor seismic activity where hydrofracturing (fracking) and fluid injection projects are occurring. The smart-sensor technology will be offered to field operators at a fraction of the cost of current systems.
SportXast of Los Alamos will use its fund in a beta mobile application and distribution through the Apple AppStore. Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: It Only Takes 20 Seconds for a Child to Drown
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE – Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket.
Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.
Swimming in open water is different and more difficult than in a swimming pool. You can tire more quickly and get into trouble due to waves, current, lack of experience, exhaustion or Read More
White Rock LDS Church Hosts July 4 Parade and Celebration
Cub Scouts march in the 2012 White Rock Children’s Parade. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
The 38th annual White Rock Children’s Parade will be held again this year on the Fourth of July. All members of the community are invited to don their most patriotic clothes and come to the festivities at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon in White Rock.
At 10 a.m., after a flag ceremony and the singing of the national anthem, the children will join in a parade with their decorated bicycles, tricycles, scooters, strollers, wagons, etc. and walk or ride around a one-half mile Read More
Udall Stands Up for N.M. in Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., joined the Senate Appropriations Committee in approving a bill that includes significant support for important New Mexico installations and programs, including Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and New Mexico water projects Thursday.
The bill includes record-level base funding for waste cleanup at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and significant funding levels for WIPP operations and maintenance. Udall also included an amendment to the bill’s report language to improve
LAYL Extends Registration Deadline
Los Alamos Youth Leadership members decorated County transformer boxes around downtown Los Alamos among other projects this year. Courtesy photoLAYL News:
Los Alamos Youth Leadership (LAYL) is a high school student organization, which begins in August and ends in May each year. Students build relationships with family and friends, and increase their confidence. Teams design, plan and implement projects that benefit the community throughout the year.
LAYL registration has been extended to July 10. The registration forms can be turned in at the Family YMCA. The application can Read More
Smith’s/Kroger Officially Notifies County: Trinity Site is a go!
COUNTY News:
Today, Los Alamos County received official notification from Smith’s/Kroger that the lease feasibility period has ended and that the terms of the ground lease with the County will be in full effect.
Now, Smith’s/Kroger is set to begin the initial development phase, including construction of the anchor building (Smith’s Marketplace), at least one other tenant of approximately 10,500 square feet, all parking and other site work.
Smith’s/Kroger will also begin paying the County annual rent of $120,000. For a summary of ground lease terms and Trinity Site documents, link to the Read More