County Councilors To Visit Farmer’s Market
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors will be on hand 9-11 a.m. Thursday, June 6 to visit with the public at the Farmer’s Market in the Mesa Public Library parking lot.
Stop by and speak with your elected representatives. Read More
LANL Public Information Meeting June 4
LANL News:
You are cordially invited to a public information meeting to discuss the Alternative Compliance Request submitted to EPA for Site 03-056(c) in S-SMA-2.0 and Sites 03-013(a) and 03-052(b) in S-SMA-0.25 under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. NM0030759, the Individual Permit for Storm Water.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Fuller Lodge
2132 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) submitted an alternative compliance request for Site 03-056(c) in S-SMA-2.0 and Sites 03-013(a) Read More
Los Alamos Urologist Released From Jail Today
A family friend shields Los Alamos urologist Pavel Mourachov, left, outside the jail late today from being photographed following his release. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A family friend leads Pavel Mourachov, left, to an awaiting truck following his release late today from jail. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos urologist Pavel V. Mourachov was set free late today following his first appearance in court since his arrest five days ago.
Police arrested Mourachov, 41, May 22 in the parking lot of Los Alamos Medical Read More
Pajarito Brewpub Is Cooking Up Something New!
Executive Chef David Tripp and Pastry Chef Laura Hamilton with their latest creations now on the menu at Pajarito Brewpub and Grill, 614 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Sous Chef Ayan Diop, left, with Patrick Mockler-Wood and his mom Catherine Mockler who together with Dorota and Pawel Listwan own Pajarito Brewpub and Grill. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The day the Pajarito Brewpub & Grill opened its doors to the public Nov. 2, 2012 – the excitement was palpable – and it hasn’t let up.
Co-owners Patrick Mockler-Wood, Read More
Hawk-2-Hilltopper Event Friday at Urban Park
COUNTY News:
The Hawk-2-Hilltopper event for graduating 8th graders is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Urban Park, despite the fact that Los Alamos Middle School is holding its last day of school Wednesday.
The annual event includes a BBQ lunch, music, giant inflatable toys, and ends with the always hilarious shaving cream melee.
Direct questions to the Los Alamos County Recreation Division at (505) 662-8173, (505) 662-8170, or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: The Flocking of Birds
Red-winged Blackbirds flocking in a tree. Photo by Robert Dryja
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: The Flocking of BirdsRed-winged Blackbirds have been gathering in flocks throughout the winter.
The birds appear to have preferred trees, gathering in the same tree or adjacent trees for several days. They provide a choir of singing in the morning and so cannot be missed. There has been one flock in the Western area near the hospital. Another flock has been at the end of the road on North Mesa.
There is a pattern to their flocking behavior when they gather in a tree. The birds Read More
Barking Dogs – Seasonal Public Service Announcement
COUNTY News:
During the summer months, residents like to spend more time in their back yards, as well as wanting to enjoy the cool breeze during the evening hours by having windows open to their homes.
Because of these lifestyle changes during warmer weather months, subsequently, Animal Control officers typically receive more calls about barking dogs than they do at any other time of the year. Several residents ask officers each summer about enforcement or citations when it involves barking dogs.
The Animal Control division is part of the Los Alamos Police Department. It is their responsibility Read More
Food on the Hill: Cajun Creamed Shrimp
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comPut this over hot rice
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped (sm) celery
- 3/4 stick butter
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves of garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt free Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoon Cajun power garlic sauce ****(I get mine on the Internet. I use it for this dish and meatloaf, hamburgers. If you don’t get this, use 2 teaspoons of vinegar and one more cloves of garlic and 1 extra teaspoon salt
Learn Something New This Summer at UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is offering two unique classes this summer. One explores Puebloan Pottery Traditions, while the other prepares students to take the exam to become an EMT I (Emergency Medical Technician I.)
The summer session at UNM–LA will begin June 3.
Consider the opportunity get your hands into clay and immerse yourself in Native pottery traditions. Kathleen Sanchez, a fourth generation family potter of the Maria and Julian Martinez lineage, will be presenting the course which will integrate her traditional and culturally rich techniques.
The instructor will bring a wealth Read More
Sierra Club Will Hear About County Water Projects
SIERRA CLUB News:
The Sierra Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 on the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos campus in the Student Center (Bldg. 6), Room 612.
Join the Sierra Club and Project Leader Jack Richardson of the Los Alamos Dept. of Public Utilities for an update on the proposed project to build one to three water wells near White Rock Canyon to utilize the Los Alamos portion of the San Juan-Chama water allocation water project.
Richardson also will present information on the County’s Non-potable Water System Master Plan.
Call for Exhibitors at White Rock Art Market
LACD News:
The Los Alamos Creative District will be having its first Art Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the White Rock Visitors Center at 115 N.M. 4 in White Rock. The event is free and open to the public.
A $15 participation fee is required for sellers and the Creative District staff is currently looking for artists and artisans to join in.
For dates, terms, conditions and online registration, visit https:////www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=LACC&evid=11017231
To participate June 8 or at any other market, contact Melanie Peña at melanie@losalamos.org Read More
NMHSCA All-Star Rosters Released
NMHSCA News:
2013 NMHSCA All-Star Rosters and Game information can be viewed at the links below.:
- 1A-3A North vs. South All-Star Rosters: Click Here
- 4A/5A North vs. South All-Star Rosters: Click Here
- 1A-3A North vs. South All-Star Rosters: Click Here
- 4A/5A/ Bob Ogas North vs. South All-Star Classic Rosters: Click Here
- If links do not open, go to https:////www.nmhsca.com/
Memorial Day 2013 Observed at Guaje Pines
Post Commander, LtCol Bill Cooper, USMC (ret) addressed the crowd gathered at Guaje Pines this morning for the Memorial Day event. Photo by James A. Mariner
Rev. John Carney speaking at this morning’s Memorial Day event at Guaje Pines. Photo by James A. Mariner
Scouts salute during today’s Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by James A. Mariner
AMERICAN LEGION News:
“Remembering those who have lost their lives for their country and a special remembrance of Vietnam” marked the theme for today’s Memorial Day community celebration at Guaje Pines Cemetery.
This year’s speakers Read More
OBITUARY: Stephen Stoddard Feb. 8, 1925–May 24, 2013
STEPHEN “STEVE” DAVIDSON STODDARD May 24, 2013
Stephen “Steve” Davidson Stoddard, 88, died May 24, 2013. World War II veteran, “Battle of the Bulge” soldier, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge recipient, devoted husband and father, Ceramic Engineer Extraordinaire, Justice of the Peace, Los Alamos County Commissioner, three term New Mexico State Senator, Patriot, Statesman, Los Alamos Living Treasure, a friend to all, a connoisseur of fine scotch and a good cigar. Another member of the “Greatest Generation” has left our midst.
Born in Everett, Washington Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 16–May 22, 2013
Los Alamos Police Blotter:
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.
LINDA MARTINEZ
May 16 at 3:26 a.m. / Police arrested Linda Martinez, 52, of Santa Cruz on Trinity Drive on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
May 17 at 8:51 a.m. / Police charged a 13-year-old Santa Fe girl at Los Alamos Middle School with the unlawful carrying of a weapon on school grounds and referred her to the juvenile probation officer.
May 17 at 11:02 a.m. / A Read More
Going Wild at Yellow Hills Ranch
Wild mustangs run free at Yellow Hills Ranch. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A sheep is sheared using traditional methods at the Tierra Wools Spring Fesitval. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comI recently spent the day in the Chama River Valley on a day-long adventure that took me to the Tierra Wools Spring Festival in the village of Los Ojos and then to Yellow Hills Ranch. I was part of a Yellow Hills Ranch Eco-Tour led by Deborah Stephens.
I joined a small group of fellow adventurers for the 1.5 hour drive, which landed us Read More
Driver Inhaling Fumes Careens Into Canyon
The driver of the pickup seen in the middle of this photo was reportedly inhaling fumes from an aerosol can prior to careening into the canyon near the Los Alamos Baptist Church (in background) on Diamond Drive. Photo Courtesy Wayne Hardie
- Four traffic accidents occurred around Los Alamos Sunday
The driver of a pickup was seen swerving on Los Alamos streets some five minutes before he veered onto the sidewalk along Diamond Drive and drove approximately 100 feet before crashing through a fence and careening more than 50 feet into Pueblo Canyon Read More
Cone Zone: Week of May 27
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.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project– Phase 2:
RMCI continues to use a 15-passenger van to transport pedestrians through the Canyon Road construction site. The van circulates every 5 to 7 minutes while RMCI is working, typically 7 a.m. to 5-7 p.m. depending on the job activity, Monday through Saturday (RMCI will Read More
LAHS Track & Field Team at State Meet May 18
Photo by Tanner Johnson
Photo by Tanner Johnson
Photo by Tanner Johnson
Photo by Tanner Johnson
Photo by Tanner Johnson
Make A Bagel Birdfeeder At Ruby K’s Thursday
Secilly Keeler will provide instruction for Thursday’s birdfeeder craft class. Courtesy photo
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Parents are invited to Ruby K’s Bagel Café to create a bagel birdfeeder with their children at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23.
Little Forest Playschool will host this craft as part of Ruby K’s Community Hour series. Secilly Keeler, a teacher at Little Forest, will bring the supplies and provide hands-on instruction.
Community leaders, educators and anyone with a fascinating hobby or interest are invited to lead a Community Hour discussion. Business owners are welcome to Read More