County Closing at Noon Today Due to Snowstorm
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that it will close at noon today due to the snowstorm falling on the area. Read More
Snowstorm Forces School Closures
LAPS News:
Because of the unexpected severity and late arrival of this morning’s snow storm, Superintendent Gene Schmidt has announced that at 10 a.m. today he is closing all seven elementary schools and at 10:30 a.m. today he is closing Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School. Read More
Severe Weather Conditions Have Closed Bandelier
NPS News:
Bandelier National Monument has announced it has closed today due to snowy conditions, Rod Torrez said.
The employee Christmas Party is still on for this evening. In case there are changes, call 505-672-3861, ext 517 before going. Read More
LANL Has Closed Due to Dangerous Road Conditions
Los Alamos National Laboratory has closed as of 8:30 a.m. today due to adverse road conditions caused by heavy snow falling on the area. Employees are asked to leave the Lab now. For more information, call LANL’s Closures, Delays and Emergency Hotline at (877) 723-4101. Courtesy/LANL
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Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Install Officers
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women installed new officers Wednesday including from left, Secretary Cathy Walters, Past President Nona Bowman, President Mary Wilhoit, Treasurer Clarissa Dufresne and Vice President Heather McClenahan. Courtesy photo
Members of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women held their annual holiday luncheon Wednesday, collecting gifts and food for a family the group adopted for the holidays. Courtesy photo Read More
Letter to the Editor: To Catch A Thief
On behalf of the staff at Fuller Lodge Art Center I’d like to extend a heart-felt “thank you” to our volunteer Deborah Stone-Richard and to the Los Alamos Police Department for their efforts in chasing and apprehending a shoplifter on Nov. 28.
Although our staff was suspicious that the woman was pocketing items as she walked around the gallery/gift shop, there was no direct evidence of theft inside the shop.
Deborah’s shift ended just as the woman left the Art Center, and she chose to follow her. As the suspect Read More
New Los Alamos Police Officer Takes Oath
Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados administers the oath of office to new Police Officer Miguel Maes Thursday morning during a ceremony at the Justice Center. Courtesy/LAPD
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Officer Miguel Maes signs documents for Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados Thursday morning at the Justice Center. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Students Register to Vote at LAHS
Robert Van Lysell celebrated his 18th birthday Thursday by registering to vote with assistance from the Los Alamos League of Women Voters. The League was helping students at Los Alamos High School register in time to vote in next month’s school bond election. Eligible voters include those who will be 18 on or before Jan 29, 2013. Any other student at LAHS who would like to register can go to the office and request that someone come to the school or s/he can go to the County Clerk’s Office (portable suite D) in the parking lot by the Justice Center to register. Courtesy photo Read More
Local Group Dissolves After a Collective 272 Years
Front row from left, Pat Bunker, Betty Kodis and Ann Roach. Back row from left, Myrna Dross, Theresa Kodis, Jean Picard, Lois Eddleman, Extension Home Economist Paula Roybal Sanchez and Retired Extension Home Economist Lana Schulte. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Eight Los Alamos women have served this community through their membership in the Los Alamos County Extension Association of New Mexico collectively for 272 years – that’s nearly 39 years per person.
During this time, they have been involved in learning and providing service to the community through various projects and programs. Read More
Winter Snow Moves Into Area
A black raven wall plaque stands out against snow sprinkling down on White Rock early this morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NWS News:
Today: The National Weather Service is forecasting that Los Alamos will experience rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11 a.m. today with a high near 37. Breezy conditions will continue with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy,
County Survey Results Now Available – LA Daily Post Leads Online News Sources
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s bi-annual citizen survey results are now available for the public to review on the News page of the County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us.
In addition, copies for public review are available at the 311 Customer Care Center located at 150 Central Park Square or at the reference desk of either public library.
The firm under contract to conduct the County’s survey was CRC & Associates, LLC. They randomly selected approximately 400 County residents to participate in a 20-minute phone survey or street interview.
The survey included a variety of questions Read More
Human Rights Organization Receives the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
FBI Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee presents the 2012 Director’s Community Leadership Award to Regina Turner, founder and executive director of New Mexico Human Rights project. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
Albuquerque FBI Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee presented the 2012 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award today to New Mexico Human Rights Projects.
Each of the FBI’s 56 field offices annually selects an individual or organization to receive this award, which honors efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs and violence in America.
“I am proud and humbled to accept the Read More
Water Main Break on Trinity Drive Repaired
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DPU News:
Eastbound traffic was reduced to one lane Wednesday on Trinity Drive in the vicinity of 37 Street following a water main break.
The break was reported around 8 p.m. Tuesday. In frigid temperatures, gas, water and sewer crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities worked through the night and into the early morning to dig up the 12-inch line and complete repairs by 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, with no loss of water to residents.
Los Alamos County’s Roads and Streets Division assisted in completing backfilling and patching of the road before for the evening rush hour Read More
Mike Lippiatt Promotes Celtic Concert for United Way
Rotarian Mike Lippiatt has been on the road promoting local musicians in the Celtic Christmas Showdown. He spoke to the Los Alamos Rotary Club Tuesday inviting members to attend the upcoming performance at 7 p.m., Saturday at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road. Proceeds from the event benefit United Way of Northern New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Family Council Continues Year-Long Community Wellness Campaign
Dr. Tyler Taylor presented a physical wellness seminar Wednesday at Trinity on the Hill Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members attend a physical wellness seminar by Dr. Tyler Taylor sponsored by the Los Alamos Family Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Take self-improvement slow and steady. Don’t beat yourself up. Incorporate a couple of healthy habits into your life each month. For 30 days walk more and eat a piece of fruit … these are just some of the physical wellness suggestions that Dr. Tyler Taylor offered to community Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Dec 13
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Holiday Farmer’s Market 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Fuller Lodge
5th Annual Luminaria Walk 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. The Los Alamos Retirement Communities invite everyone to come and enjoy posole and appetizers at Aspen Ridge Lodge, followed by desserts at Sombrillo and enjoy the beautiful luminarias.
Affordable Arts 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Jan. 5 at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Affordable Arts has been a holiday tradition in Los Alamos for more than 25 years. With a “Home
LANL Scientists Honored for Helping Small Businesses
Harshini Mukundan of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists Harshini Mukundan of the Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy group and Mark E. Smith of the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group received Principal Investigator Excellence (PIE) Awards from the New Mexico Small Business Assistance program (NMSBA) for assisting several New Mexico small businesses.
Los Alamos National Security, LLC, (LANS) the NMSBA and Northern New Mexico Connect sponsored the recognition event.
Mukundan was recognized for the
LANL’s Piotr Zelenay Wins Research Award
Piotr Zelenay. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Piotr Zelenay of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Sensors and Electrochemical Devices group has won the 2012 Research Award presented by the Energy Technology Division of The Electrochemical Society.
The award recognizes Zelenay’s “outstanding and original contributions to the science and technology of energy-related research areas that include scientific and technological aspects of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources, energy management and environmental consequences of energy utilization.”
The award includes a monetary
Luján Urges Congressional Leaders to Support Labs During Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
- Lujan Will Co-Chair New National Lab Caucus to Highlight Importance of Labs to National Competitiveness
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District sent a letter to Congressional leaders today urging them to resolve the fiscal cliff in a manner that prevents damaging funding cuts to the national laboratories, including Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories.
In the letter, Luján highlights the important role these labs have played in providing cutting-edge research and innovation for applications ranging from national security to the Mars rover and Read More
NMOHVA Files Lawsuit Against Santa Fe National Forest Travel Management Decision
NMOHVA News:
The New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (NMOHVA) filed a lawsuit against the Santa Fe National Forest Dec. 11 in Federal District Court.
The lawsuit contests the Forest’s Travel Management decision signed by Forest Supervisor Maria T. Garcia June 12 and upheld by the Region 3 Appeal Deciding Officer Oct. 2.
Filing a lawsuit is a major commitment of NMOHVA’s time and money. The NMOHVA Board thought long and hard about this and then voted unanimously to go ahead with legal action.
“NMOHVA filed this lawsuit on the behalf of our members but it really Read More