Rep. Jim Hall Launches Door to Door Campaigning
With just over 90 days until the Nov. 6 General Election, incumbent Rep. Jim Hall of House District 43, right, kicked off his door to door campaigning Saturday and is seen here speaking about his stand on the issues with White Rock residents Stan Moore, center left, and Bob Moore as campaign aide Jim Cobble looks on. Stan said Saturday that he will vote for Hall. His son Bob said that he wants to talk a little more before making up his mind. Hall, a Republican, is running against Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard to retain his House seat, which represents Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. Photo Read More
LANB Exterior Renovation Completed in Time for Concert
The exterior entrance area of Los Alamos National Bank was renovated last week and completed in time for Friday’s Summer Concert, sponsored by the bank and held in its parking lot. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Concert goers begin to fill the parking lot at Los Alamos National Bank for Friday’s Summer Concert, sponsored by LANB. LANB treated the community to music and distributed lighted wind wheel toys to the kids and provided them with several bouncy houses to play on during the concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
15th Street Remains Closed as Road Work Advances
Crews were out in force Thursday working on 15th Street between Central Avenue and Trinity Drive, attacking the project on several fronts following a washout from Wednesday’s rainstorm. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
15th Street remained closed Friday as road work continues between Central Avenue and Trinity Drive. RMCI is working diligently to reopen this road as soon as possible. Motorists are urged to use 20th Street or Knecht Street as alternative routes. Those wishing to access businesses in this section of 15th Street are asked to park off Deacon Street and pedestrians Read More
Letter to the Editor: Martin Heinrich’s Surrogates
In the race for U.S. Senate, the ads sponsored by various environmental groups have been most irritating.
What evidence can they show that Heather Wilson’s support for the oil and gas industries have resulted in harm to children or have resulted in drinking water contamination?
None! The oil and gas industries are a very important part of the economy of our state and without them we would rank at the bottom of the American state’s economies, a true welfare state.
A recent story on Martin Heinrich, who voted for Obamacare, showed how much he really cares about Read More
Udall, Bingaman & Luján Announce Federal Assistance for Santa Clara Pueblo
Sen. Tom Udall, right, tours the Santa Clara Pueblo burn area one year after the Las Conchas Fire. Courtesy photoBack to School Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday
UNMLA-SBDC News:
It is that time of year again for the New Mexico Annual Tax Holiday.
This year it starts at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 3, and goes through Aug. 5 at midnight.
This is a great time to purchase school supplies and clothing without paying tax.
The New Mexico Legislature established a deduction from gross receipts tax for retail sales of tangible personal property in 2005 and has continued it each year the first weekend in August.
This is possible because the retailers can deduct the gross receipts tax during this period and therefore can pass the savings onto you for a weekend of tax-free shopping. Read More
Los Alamos American Legion Riders Promote Worthy Cause
The Los Alamos American Legion Riders are hosting a fundraiser for cancer victim Deirdre DeMello, a longtime Los Alamos resident.
The Riders are raising money to have her returned to Los Alamos to be buried near her brother, Pat Turner.
The event is today, Saturday July 28 and began at 7 a.m., at the American Legion Post, 1325 Trinity Dr. with breakfast followed by a poker run at 8 a.m. to Cimarron for lunch then to the Santa Fe Harley Davidson and then back to the American Legion Post in Los Alamos for a steak dinner at 6 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend the dinner, which costs $12. Read More
Beauty Lou and the Country Beast Set for 7 p.m. Today
Actors rehearse Wednesday for the Missoula Children’s Theatre Saturday July 28 production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast at 7 p.m. today at Crossroads Bible Church. Tickets are available starting 6:30 p.m., at the door and run $10, $5 – ages 12 and under. Call 663-0477 for more information. Missoula Children’s Theatre is sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council and is funded in part by Los Alamos County. Housing provided by the Hilltop House Hotel. The program is provided by Dr. Tom – Child and Adolescent Medicine. For more than 30 years, the Los Alamos Arts Council has underwritten Read More
Early Morning Commuters Drive Ahead of Sunrise
Commuters drive along N.M. 4 toward work as the sun comes up Thursday morning. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Public Turns Out for Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Practice Night
The Los Alamos contingent of the Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum band entertained Thursday at Urban Park. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Four Pipers in the Pines at the Park. Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes and Drums is a bagpipe band that meets for two hours once a week in Los Alamos to practice Scottish bagpipe music. Currently, the musicians meet 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on North Road in Los Alamos, but the public should always call to confirm the rehearsal schedule. Members are ages 10 and up and play at all music levels. New students arePet Pangaea Hosts Final ‘Downtown Dogs Walk’ of Summer
Pet Pangaea owner Cyndi Wells, second from left, chats with residents in front of her store at 158 Central Park Square who participated in the final Friday night “Downtown Dogs Walk” of the summer. This popular event may start up again in September. Today, July 28, Pet Pangaea is hosting adoptable pets from Desert Paws New Mexico Animal Rescue. The public is encouraged to stop by the store and adopt a pet. For more information, call 661-1010 or visit www.petpangaea.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dogs of many breeds took park in Pet Pangaea’s “DowntownRobot Dazzles Crowd Friday Night @ the Bradbury
BRADBURY SCIENCE MUSEUM News:
Curious spectators gathered at the Bradbury Science Museum, Central Avenue and 15th Street, Friday evening to watch a robot lob basketballs during a robotics demonstration as part of Friday Night @ the Bradbury Science Museum. The museum hosted special family programs until 9 p.m. each Friday night in June and July. July 27 was the last Friday Night @ the Museum for this summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Chamber’s FAN44 Pairs Local Business Owners
Enjoying lunch and conversation at the Co-op today, from left, Superintendent of Schools Gene Schmidt, David Griggs of the Friends of the Library, Edwin Theodore of the Co-op Deli and Cory Ulibarri of the Co-op front end, and Michelle Tange of The Education Plan during today’s FAN44 business networking event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local Artist Creates Mural Honoring America’s Veterans
Local artist Danne De Backer, Vietnam Veteran and life member of the American Legion, is in the process of creating a memorial mural to honor all veterans from all wars and conflicts in the nation’s history for their service to America. De Backer’s work can be seen at the American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos. Photo by Leland S. Lehman
Artwork by Danne De Backer. Photo by Leland S. Lehman
Artwork by Danne De Backer. Photo by Leland S. Lehman
Artwork by Danne De Backer. Photo by Leland S. Lehman Read More
Local Celebrities Needed for Dunking Event
TEEN CENTER News:
The Los Alamos Teen Center is hosting a School of Rock.
Musicians from the Teen Center are forming bands to perform 2-7 p.m., Aug. 11 at Central Park Square.
Local well-known people are needed to participate in a dunk tank activity – to date, Teen Center Director Michelangelo Lobato is the sole person to volunteer to be dipped in the tank.
During the Aug. 11 event, the Teen Center also will sell food, hold a bake sale and conduct a silent auction.
All proceeds from the School of Rock event go toward purchasing musical instruments for the Los Alamos Teen Center. Read More
Council Seeks Public Comment Before Aug. 7
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking community input on the Valles Caldera National Preserve’s new Public Access and Use Plan (Plan.)
The Plan, part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released by the Trust in June 2012, presents six options for locating and constructing a new visitor and interpretation center, as well as developing infrastructure and access to the many uses offered at the Preserve.
To access the EIS, citizens are asked to visit the News link from the County’s home page at www.losalamosnm.us Read More
Ruby K’s Launches Renovation Project to Enhance Seating Comfort, Expedite Service
From left, interior designer Misha Peterson, Ruby K’s new operations manager Melissa Schmidt, owner Ruby Alexander and architect Steven G. Shaw. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
By Mandy Marksteiner
In August, Ruby K’s Bagel Café will begin renovations designed to enhance daily operations at the popular eatery.
Los Alamos architect Steven G. Shaw and interior designer Misha Peterson are working together to make it easier for customers and staff to move around in the restaurant.
“We’ll also start serving cupcakes, other bakery item and grab and go sandwiches and salads,” owner Read More
Craig Martin Experience Plays The Blue Window Aug. 4
BLUE WINDOW News:
Members of The Craig Martin Experience. Photo by Minesh Bacrania Photography
The Blue Window Bistro is celebrating its second year of business under the ownership of Melissa Paternoster with a Jazz Night featuring The Craig Martin Experience Saturday, Aug. 4. Tickets are $15 per person and dinner reservations are required.
The Craig Martin Experience, led by Craig Martin, includes Quinn Marksteiner on alto saxophone, Mandy Markensteiner on trumpet, Mike Rogers on guitar, Aaron Anderson on keyboards, Rob Heineman on bass, John Frary on drums and Craig Martin on tenor saxophone. Read More
Kiwanis Presents Scholarship to Erin Burr
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis awarded an educational scholarship to Los Alamos High School graduate Erin Burr Tuesday. From left, Thomas Burr, Lynn Finnegan, Burr, and Kiwanis Second Vice President Karen Kendall. Burr will attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins this fall to study dance and health with a focus on exercise science. She participated in Dance Arts Los Alamos from the age of 3 and has performed in several local Nutcracker performances. Burr also served on the United Way Youth Team and Los Alamos Youth Leadership. Photo by Sharon Stover Read More
Kinkead and Kluegel Tie for Best Predictor in Weekly Pace Race
Courtesy photo