WHITE ROCK’S ART & ARTISANS MARKET: Call for Patrons
The Los Alamos Creative District will be having its first Art Market this Sunday, July 29.
The location will be an outdoor space held at the Hive at 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free to the public who attend.
The Hive is also close by the parking and shuttle stop for the Bandelier National Monument.
We will be featuring several local artists. Michael Martinez who creates Native Jewelry, Jennifer Moss who makes handmade ethnic jewelry, Gadiel Ramirez who specializes in homemade chili and corn decorations along with produce. Read More
New Beginnings Church Fire Still a Mystery
LAFD News:
As of Tuesday, July 24, the Los Alamos County Fire Department, New Mexico State Fire Marshal Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are still in the process of conducting an investigation into the origin and cause of the July 4 fire, which destroyed the chapel at the New Beginnings Church, 112 East Road.
At the present time, the fire is still classified as “under investigation” and information is still being gathered and processed.
The process of fire investigation is complex and takes time and resources to come to a conclusion of what took place before and Read More
LANL Hosts Regional Community Leaders’ Breakfast
From left, Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan, Lori Heimdahl Gibson and Mellis Schmidt mingle at the Regional Community Leaders’ Breakfast Tuesday at LANL. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com.
By Greg Kendall
Tuesday morning, the Los Alamos National Laboratory held a Regional Community Leaders’ Breakfast at the J. Robert Oppenheimer Study Center at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
LANL community breakfast events are held periodically. The focus of this event was LANL’s partnerships with industry and governments.
Terry Wallace, Principal LANL Associate Read More
Council and DPU Wrestle with Rising Sewer Costs
Los Alamos County Council members held a joint work session with the Department of Public Utilities Board, County officials and DPU officials to discuss sewer conditions and rate issues Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. No action was taken during the meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith, right, addresses the need to replace the aging infrastructure of the local sewer system as DPU Deputy Manager Bob Westervelt listens. In 2011, the County Council approved a 10 percent rate increase and Arrowsmith said at the Read More
Bobby Keys & The Attitudes Perform Friday at LANB
By Russ Gordon
Keith Richards says in his autobiography, “Life” that Bobby Keys is “My closest pal. A soul of rock ‘n roll, a solid man, and also a depraved maniac.” I hope that interests you because Bobby is playing the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series with his New Mexico band, the Attitudes this Friday, July 27 at Los Alamos National Bank. The show is free and starts at 7PM.
Bobby is best known as the “6th” man of the Rolling Stones. He says “I’m not a member of the Stones but a well-paid assistant.” He is the sax player with the best known solos in the world. He played on “Honky Tonk Women”, “Sticky Read More
Dixie Girl Opens for Dinner this Thursday!
Denise Lane. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Owner Denise Lane of the Dixie Girl on Central Avenue announced that her restaurant will begin serving dinner 5-9 p.m., three days a week beginning Thursday, July 26.
The Dixie Girl will serve dinner 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and continue to serve lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Lane explained that alcoholic beverages will not be served at the restaurant because she must wait 100 days for her liquor license to become effective, which is the end of August.
At that time she will open the restaurant Read More
Steven Guldan Talks to Rotary about Sustainable Agricultural Science
ROTARY News:
Steven Guldan, right, professor and superintendent of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at UNM selects a ticket from Rotarian Kevin Honnell for the Club’s weekly free lunch drawing Tuesday at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Guldan spoke to the group about the Sustainable Agricultural Science Center at Alcalde. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The NMSU Alcalde Sustainable Agriculture Science Center staff in cooperation with the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service invites the public to attend its Field Day Program at Alcalde Wednesday, Read More
Flowers Make Fragrant Sleeping Quarters
Bees discovered sleeping in a solitary white flower. Photo by Leland S. Lehman
Photo by Leland S. Lehman
A one day bloom growing in the Gila Wilderness. Photo by Leland S. Lehman Read More
County’s Next Quick Start Tennis Program Begins July 30
Courtesy/LAC
By Billy Wilton
When Tanner Stewart grabbed around a child-sized tennis racket, he began to smile.
“The big rackets are really heavy,” said Tanner, who is in the 4 to 7 age group session of the Quick Start Tennis Program. “I like swinging the smaller rackets, I can hit the ball and it’s more fun.”
Tanner was among the 16 children in the 4 to 7 year olds who participated in the Los Alamos County tennis program that ran from July 9 to July 19 at the Canyon Tennis Courts.
Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
Following the younger group is an 8-11 year old session which had 14 participants. All equipment Read More
Enjoy Putt-Putt and the Muppets at East Park Tonight
COUNTY News:
The Ponderosa Putt-Putt Tournament is 6-7:30 p.m., today (Wednesday, July 25) at East Park.
Participants will test their skills at the Ponderosa Putt-Putt Tournament. The tournament is broken into three age groups, 5-7, 8-11 and 12+.
Prizes will be awarded for first through third place in each age group.
Call 662-8173 for more information.
The Movies in the Parks is 7:45-10 p.m. today (Wednesday, July 25) at East Park.
The 2012 Series features The Muppets. Bring blankets, pajamas and snacks to watch the movie under the stars.
Weather cancelations are made Read More
Take an Easy Walk to Learn to ID Wildflower
PEEC News:
Courtesy/PEEC
Join Curator Chick Keller of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) Jemez Mountain Herbarium for an easy walk to learn the names of local wildflowers.
A plant list will be provided so participants can keep track of what they see.
Get A Good Scrubbing for a Good Cause!
LOS ALAMOS PONY CLUB News:
There’s a fundraiser car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the Del Norte Credit Union.
The event is being held to benefit the youth leadership and athletics program of Los
Alamos Pony Club.
Bring cars, trucks and even horse trailers for a good scrubbing for a good cause! Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Saving a Life
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like to thank the community for its tremendous support of the United Blood Services (UBS) blood drive held July 12-13 at the First Baptist Church.
As part of the Rotary District 5520 Governor’s Challenge, our Club partnered with the very capable members of the Civitans, under the direction of Luke Ney, and with the Retired Sen-iors Volunteer Program (RSVP), under the leadership of Irene Powell.
Although the need for blood does not decrease during the summer, the number of donors frequently does.
Local blood supplies can fall to dangerously Read More
Mountain School Seeks New Principal
By Carol A. ClarkAs the Aug. 15 start of the new school year draws near, a hiring committee has narrowed down a pool of applicants vying to replace Mountain Elementary School Principal Gerry Washburn.
“We had internal and external candidates apply and we’re hoping to bring this search to a close well before school starts,” Washburn said Tuesday.
Washburn is a non-voting member of the hiring committee who helped coordinate the process.
He left Mountain June 19 after serving three years as principal to become Coordinator of Human Resources for Los Alamos Read More
County Launches Citizen Satisfaction Survey
COUNTY News:
Residents in Los Alamos County may receive a phone call or “person on the street” interview during the next two weeks, asking for their feedback on County government.
The County has been regularly conducting these citizen satisfaction surveys every other year since 1996.
The purpose of the citizen survey is to gather public opinion on a variety of subjects, including satisfaction with County services and programs.
Whenever possible, the County uses the information for reporting on performance measures for service improvements.
The firm under contract to conduct the County’s Read More
Day Journeys to the Middle of Nowhere: South Fork
Travel Column by Kirsten Laskey
Seeing a Whole New Side to South Fork
One of the great things about leaving your front door is that you can encounter anything. Anticipation for what you might stumble upon hums loudly as you move down the road.
I heard that hum of excitement as my parents and I recently drove to South Fork, Colo., despite the fact that I have visited this tiny “burg” several times in the past.
Photo: D&RGW water tower in South Fork. By Kirsten Laskey
My parents own a parcel of land in the area and were members the Rio Grande Club golf course.
I’ve spent many afternoons with my mother, Read More
Counting Down the Days for Free Books for Kids
OTOWI STATION News:
Otowi Station, Los Alamos Rotary Club and Self-Help, Inc., have partnered to provide free books to 500 local disadvantaged schoolchildren through this summer’s “A Book of My Very Own” campaign.
The campaign, which ends Aug. 1, is now halfway to its goal.
The books will be distributed with school supplies for the neediest elementary school children in Los Alamos and surrounding communities, as designated by school counselors.
The project is part of Self-Help’s “Tools for Schools” program.
“We’ve been delighted with the response so far,” said Ellen Read More
Smart House Takes Shape
The Los Alamos County Demonstration Smart House takes shape. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff report
As part of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities NEDO project, a 2,418 square foot “Smart House” is being built behind the Century Link Building (formerly Qwest) at 1925 Trinity Dr.
Framing for the building is nearly completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the project is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sept. 17.
The demonstration house will be equipped with 3 kW photovoltaic (solar panels), a 20 kWh battery, a home energy management system (HEMS), smart equipment Read More
Local Flash Flood Warning Until 4 p.m.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 1:07 p.m. by the National Weather Service in Los Alamos County until 4 p.m. today.
Avoid flood areas. Urgency: Immediate.
From the National Weather Services:
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR LOS ALAMOS COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, EAST CENTRAL SANDOVAL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO AND
EXTREME NORTHWESTERN SANTA FE COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO UNTIL 4 p.m. today.
AT 1 p.m., the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED VERY HEAVY RAIN FROM A THUNDERSTORM 8 MILES WEST Read More County Building Dog Park Across From Former FEMAville Trailer Site
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County plans to begin this week building a dog park across the street from the former FEMAville Trailer Site set up in the North Mesa area of town after the Cerro Grande Fire.
Parks crews have started cleaning and clearing the sand and the area for site prep.
The contract for the fencing has been okayed and the sun shelter is expected to be delivered this week.
The new dog park is scheduled for completion by the end of August.