Thompson Ridge Fire Bear Cub Gains Weight
VCNP News:
Sunday, June 16, a hungry, thirsty and frightened bear cub was searching for the mother he lost during the Thompson Ridge Fire on the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Firefighters working the line came across the cub a day earlier and decided to add him to their monitoring duties. They watched from a distance as he climbed trees and scampered in and out of the tall grass. But when it became obvious a mother-cub reunion would not come in time to save the toddler’s life his buddies on the fire line called for help.
New Mexico Game and Fish Department was summoned to collect the cub and transported Read More
Bandelier Hosting July 4 Naturalization Ceremony
Last year’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony at Bandelier. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
BANDELIER News:
July 4th is traditionally the day when Americans celebrate our freedom and independence.
This year, building on the success of last year’s ceremony, Bandelier National Monument is proud to partner with the United States Citizenship and Naturalization Services to host a naturalization ceremony.
Fifteen candidates, after years of fulfilling their requirements, will be taking their oath and becoming the newest citizens of the United States. Read More
LANL Takes Step Toward Remediating Contaminated Groundwater Plume
Cheryl Rodriguez of NNSA’s Los Alamos Field Office and Dave McInroy of Los Alamos National Laboratory turn the valve necessary to release treated groundwater into a man-made reservoir. The effort is part of a pump and treat test of chromium-contaminated groundwater. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory environmental program experts are one step closer to determining the best way to remediate a chromium plume in groundwater beneath Mortandad Canyon.
Members of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Laboratory environmental cleanup offices began
Los Alamos’ Alex Kirk Among 16 Finalists Named for 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team
Lobos standout Alex Kirk, left, of Los Alamos is among 16 finalists named for the World University Games Team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Following three days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., that kicked off on June 24 with 26 of the nation’s top collegiate athletes, the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee today announced 16 finalists for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team.
Training camp will continue in Colorado Springs through June 30, and the 12-member roster will be announced prior to the team’s Read More
Ten Outstanding Students Awarded LAPS Foundation Scholarships
LAPSF News:
Ten remarkable students have been awarded the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Scholarship.
Each student selected demonstrated a balance of academic excellence, extracurricular participation and community service throughout their high school career. The winners have each selected an Educator of Distinction; this is an education professional that had a positive impact on the student’s time in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
The LAPS Foundation is a non-profit organization leverages time, talent and funds to promote innovative learning in our public schools. The Foundation Read More
Udall Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Defense of Marriage Act
SUPREME COURT News:LAHS Graduate Leia Roach Awarded Kiwanis Scholarship
From left, Kiwanian/Key Club Advisor Morrie Pongratz, Kiwanis Vice President Karen Kendall; scholarship winner Leia Roach with parents Anita Barela and Brad Roach and Gloria Guthals. During Tuesday’s meeting, Los Alamos High School graduate Leia Roach was awarded the Kiwanis scholarship dedicated to the memory of Gloria Guthals’ husband Paul Guthals, a longtime Kiwanian. Roach was cited for providing many, many hours of community service. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
‘Drive For Matches’ Golf Tournament July 20
BBBS News:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Alamos Rio Arriba Counties 2nd Annual Golf Tournament: Drive for Matches
July 20 marks the second year for the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ of Los Alamos Rio Arriba Golf Tournament.
The tournament will be at the Los Alamos Municipal Golf Course and benefits children in Northern New Mexico.
The main focus of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Fundraising endeavors ensure we Read More
Register For YMCA Youth Summer Sports Clinics
YMCA News:
The Summer Sports Clinics will be a Monday through Friday program focused on developing and practicing skills to improve each person’s knowledge and abilities in the sport regardless of current skill level or experience.
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Ages 4-16 / July 8-12 / 9-noon $100
Jr. Wrestling:
- Ages 5-12 / July 15-19 / 9-11 a.m. $40
- Grades K-2 / July 22-26 / 9-10:30 a.m. $50
- Grades 3-4 / July 22-26 / 2-4 p.m. $50
- Grades 5-8 / July 22-26 / 2-5 p.m. $50
Volleyball:
Ages 8-14 / July 29-Aug. 29 / 11 a.m. $40
Rock Climbing:
- Ages 5-12 / Aug. 5-9 / 1-3 p.m. $60
To register or for more information, call the Read More
Los Alamos/Tribogenics Create Highly Portable Imaging System
A hand-held calculator that was X-rayed by Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers using the MiniMAX camera, a lightweight, portable X-ray machine that could revolution imaging of closed containers. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Application to be featured at IAEA conference on nuclear security in Vienna
LOS ALAMOS/MARINA DEL REY – Los Alamos National Laboratory and Tribogenics, the pioneer of innovative X-ray solutions, have partnered to create a unique, lightweight, compact, low-cost X-ray system that uses the MiniMAX (Miniature, Mobile, Agile, X-ray) camera to provide real-time Read More
LAHS Golfers Attend Air Force Academy Camp
LAHS golfers, Emma Haines, left, and Jennifer Necker ready to hit the links at the USAF Academy golf course. Courtesy photo
Emma Haines receives ‘Camper of the Week’ award from head coach George Koury at the USAF Academy Golf Camp. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
During the week of June 17 LAHS woman’s golf team senior co-captain, Emma Haines and freshman, Jennifer Necker, attended the US Air Force Academy Golf Camp.
The girls were among only seven girls who attended the camp along with more than 60 boys. Participants came from across the country and ranged in age from 10 to 17. Haines Read More
Meet New Born Goats at PEEC July 2
Cuddle with baby goats July 2 at PEEC. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Come to PEEC Tuesday, July 2 for your chance to meet week-old goats. Both Los Alamos and the Jemez are home to goat farms, and their owners will be at PEEC with some new borns.
This program is part of PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings and is free to PEEC members and just $5 per family for non-members. Drop in any time between 6:30-8 p.m.
Jessie Ross of Gypsy Mountain Ranch, and Debbie Wood of Second Bloom Farm will bring mom and baby goats to PEEC. Some of the babies were born June 23, making them just a week and a day old on the night of the program. Read More
Aspen Elementary Portable Campus on the Move
LAPS Construction Manager Herb McLean stands in front of the first of four classroom portables arriving from Clovis and heard for Aspen early next week. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The first of four classroom portables destined for Aspen Elementary School arrived in Los Alamos Tuesday.
A second portable will arrive from Clovis today, a third Friday and the fourth on Monday. The portables will be dropped off at the high school parking lot until next Monday or Tuesday when all four will be moved to the Aspen campus.
These classroom portables will join the eight portables moving from Los Alamos Middle Read More
Governor Launches New Mexico Film Trails Map and Webpage
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez has assisted in the launch of New Mexico’s new Film Trails Map and Webpage that will help visitors experience authentic movie adventures in New Mexico.
The new travel planning resource created by the state’s Tourism Department can be found here. The website can be used by in-state travelers as well as out-of-state visitors planning a New Mexico vacation or visit. Martinez made her announcement Monday at the Albuquerque Studios.
Travelers can plan trips based on popular movies and TV series shot in New Mexico, Martinez said. Read More
Early Morning Reveals Colorful Sky Above Los Alamos
Early morning sky captured on camera in Los Alamos. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
OBITUARY: Shane Lee Schultz Feb. 1, 1970–June 19, 2013
SHANE LEE SCHULTZ Feb. 1, 1970–June 19, 2013
Shane Lee Schultz, 43, of Neola, Utah, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
Shane served as a Combat Engineer, First Infantry Division, US Army, based at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He served in Afghanistan, was disabled, and received a medical retirement in 2012.
Shane was born February 1, 1970, in Deming, New Mexico, the second of three sons of George R. Schultz and Barbara Knowles Schultz. Shane grew up in Moab, Utah. In 1979 his parents divorced and his father married Diana Webb. Shane attended Grand County High School in Moab. In 1988 he joined the US Coast Read More
US-Russia Partnership Reaches Key Milestone in Converting Russian Nuclear Weapons into US Nuclear Fuel
HEU. Courtesy/NNSALAFD: Public Safety Highest Priority At Fireworks Display
Fire Chief Troy Hughes
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes commented this morning on public safety and the upcoming fireworks display sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
The County contracts with the Kiwanis to provide the fireworks for the popular, family-friendly annual event held at Overlook Park in White Rock each Independence Day. At this point, the fireworks display is scheduled to go on as planned; however, Hughes stressed that many public safety and fire-wise considerations have been taken into account in the early planning stages.
“We worked closely Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 18–June 20, 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.
DEREK PADILLA
June 18 at 12:57 a.m. / Police arrested Derek Padilla, 22, of Santa Fe on Diamond Drive and charged him with possession of marijuana. He was issued a summons to appear in court. No photo available.
June 18 at 4:33 p.m. / A 79-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone used her credit card without her permission. The estimated loss is $540.42.
ALISSA WALLINGTON
June 19 at 5:47 p.m. Read More