Students Help Peers Through Teen Court
Preparing for a Teen Court session are from left, Cpl. Sheldon Simpson, “Judge” Toni Batha and “defense attorneys” Rachel Pierce, Maura Taylor and Clohe Henson. Photo by Carol A. ClarkLA Skateboard Competition Set for June 23
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the LA Skateboard Competition at 11 a.m., Saturday June 23 at the Los Alamos Skate Park.
The competition consists of Two 90-Second Runs in the Park and an Ollie Competition.
Following the events will be a demonstration from the BZ Skate Team from Beyond Waves in Albuquerque.
Fees are $5 pre-registration and $8 on-site registration the day of the competition.
Registration forms are available at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center or online at www.losalamosnm.us.
Contact the Recreation Division at 662-8173 or lacrec@nm.us Read More
Los Alamos Students Tour England
Eleven students from Los Alamos continue their educational tour of Europe with a vist to Tower Bridge in London. Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge was instantly hailed as a London icon and one of the great engineering marvels of its age. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
The recent high school graduates spend time at the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster, popularly known as Westminster Abbey in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. The church opened in 1090, is 225 feet tall and visited by more than one million people each year. Courtesy photo
The students travel to Circus Piccadilly Circus Read More
Police Probe Jamie Lee Ireland Death
Los Alamos Police Department News:
On May 20, the Consolidated Dispatch Center received a call that 28-year-old Jamie Ireland of Los Alamos had sustained injuries after an accidental fall at 802 9th St.
Los Alamos Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and transported Ireland to Los Alamos Medical Center.
Ireland was subsequently transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe.
On May 21, the Los Alamos Police Department was notified by personnel at St. Vincent’s that the injuries sustained by Ireland were serious and potentially fatal.
Ireland subsequently died May
Russian Delegates Visit State Capitol
The Russian delegates visiting Los Alamos from Sarov this week listen as Rep. Jim Hall of White Rock talks about the workings of state government with Lt. Gov. John Sanchez at the State Capitol in Santa Fe Wednesday. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Rep. Jim Hall, R-Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties receives a small token of gratitude from the Russian delegates on the House floor. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The delegates take a tour of the Capitol building. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Maura Shelden takes a picture of the group as they tour the Capitol. Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Search Underway for Black Bear Whose Claws Grazed Juvenile’s Neck at Bandelier
Photo of a North American Black Bear. Courtesy photo
At approximately 4 a.m. today, a black bear swatted at a tent occupied by a sleeping juvenile who was camping with family at Ponderosa Campground.
The tent was torn, and the bear’s claws grazed the back of the juvenile’s neck, causing a minor abrasive injury.
The family immediately left the campground and National Park Service (NPS) Rangers were informed later this morning.
Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott announced that effective immediately, Ponderosa Group Campground will be closed for up to 10 days, pending capture Read More
Deer Collides with Car Near Golf Course
A deer jumped out in front of this hatchback sedan this evening on Diamond Drive causing extensive damage. The deer lost his life in the collision. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The driver of a small hatchback sedan collided with a deer at about 6 p.m., today on Diamond Drive near the Los Alamos Golf Course.
“The deer jumped out in front of the car, landed on the hood and smashed into the windshield,” Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said.
The driver and a passenger are fine, Grider said, but the deer is dead.
Firefighters from Los Alamos Fire Department Engine Read More
Downtown Flower Shop is Closing its Doors
By Carol A. Clark
The Flower Shop at 1743 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos is closing its doors for good July 31.
A primary factor is the stiff competition from national online flower vendors.
“That is a major reason for our declining profits,” owner Jessica Hofer said. “The online vendors ship flowers in boxes to customers, severely undercutting our prices, yet we have to belong to at least one national florist chain for which membership is extremely expensive.”
Hofer said that she hopes someone will open another flower shop in town.
“I will Read More
LANL Facility Receives LEED® Gold Certification
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s newest facility, the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB), is also its first to achieve both the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) status and LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
From its robust design to its advanced scientific equipment, RLUOB is essential to the Laboratory’s national security mission in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) nuclear weapons program.
At more than 200,000 square feet, this building is the only radiological Read More
Committee to Hear Project Re-caps at Public Meeting
Los Alamos County’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Evaluation and Oversight Committee will hold its monthly business meeting at 5:15 p.m., Thursday June 21 in Council Chambers in the Community Building at 475 20th St. AUDIO: Udall Discusses Farm Bill & Burn Pit Registry
Sen. Tom UdallCongressman Lujan Attends Today’s Drug Summit
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, left, listens as White House Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske answers questions from the media during today’s drug summit at the convention center in Santa Fe. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Director Gil Kerlikowske of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and President Obama’s top drug policy advisor participated in a summit with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District in Santa Fe this morning.
Kerlikowske discussed how local and regional efforts can sync up with the Administration’s pursuit Read More
County Announces Movies in the Park: 2012 Series
Enjoy a summer evening in the park with a fun, family movie. Bring your blankets, pajamas, and snacks to watch a movie under the stars.
Showtime is 7:45 p.m.
Weather cancellations are made an hour before show time. all showings are FREE and open to the public.
June
6/13 Dolphin Tale (PG), Ashley Pond
6/20 Cars 2 (G), Urban Park (Sponsored by “Bandelier National Monument”)
6/27 Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG), East Park
June Rain-out Date: Thursday, June 28, Ashley Pond
July
7/11 Chicken Run (G), Barranca Mesa Park
7/18 Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (PG), Rover Park
7/25 The Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Launches New Website
Truchas Peak in the Pecos Wilderness, Santa Fe National Forest is the second highest peak in New Mexico. Courtesy/SFNF
This morning the Santa National Forest launched a new website. The forest’s new web address is:https:////fs.usda.gov/santafe.
The Santa Fe National Forest is one of the five National Forests in New Mexico.
National Forests are America’s great outdoors, here to serve the American people at work and play.
Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6 million acre Santa Fe National Forest.
Elevations rise from 5,300 to 13,103 feet at the summit
Sand Dune Lizard Escapes Endangered List
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decides to forego adding the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard to the Endangered Species List. Courtesy/FWSCounty Council Takes Action on CRC Recommendations
Los Alamos County Councilors listen to members of the Charter Review Committee during Tuesday’s mCouncil meeting held in Council Chambers. Councilors from left include Fran Berting, Mike Wismer, Vice Chair Ron Sevage, Chair Sharon Stover, Vincent Chiravalle, David Izraelevitz and Geoff Rodgers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
During its meeting in Council Chambers Tuesday, the Los Alamos County Council took action on the following items researched and reported on by members of the Charter Review Committee.
Sheriff and Police:
Councilor Berting moved, seconded by Councilor Read More
Brief Power Outage in White Rock Identified
DPU News:
Half of White Rock customers serviced by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities lost electricity at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The DPU explained that a contractor replacing utility poles in the area inadvertently caused the outage, which was restored 15 minutes later.
A jumper burned while the primary riser was being attached to the new pole structure.
Work procedures require that overhead protective devices be placed on non-reclosing mode when work is being conducted on live electric lines.
This is to avoid further damage to the electric system and for worker safety.
As a result, Read More
County Council Welcomes Russians from Sarov
During Tuesday evening’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers, Councilor Vice Chair Ron Selvage and Councilor Fran Berting, at right, welcome and present gifts to the Russian delegation visiting Los Alamos this week from the Sister City of Sarov. Nora Arbuckle of the Sister Cities Initiative, left of Selvage, translated for the group. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Watching closed-circuit TV from an adjacent conference room, the Russian delegates discussed County Council action occuring Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
What’s in it for You? Attend LAEN’s Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Find Out
LAEN News:
LAEN membership elected its first board last March. From left, Vice President Richard Sayre, President Andy Andrews and Secretary Bill Sellers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network (LAEN) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
Are you an Entrepreneur in Los Alamos who is interested in networking with other local entrepreneurs?
Are you interested in educational opportunities?
LAEN provides a forum for local entrepreneurs to network, socialize and learn.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend Read More
Los Alamos Students Land in London!
Los Alamos students prepare to ride the tube during their tour of Europe this week. The London Underground is a rapid transit system in the United Kingdom, serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex. The tube has 63 stations, which are step-free from street to platform. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
Los Alamos students near St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
Los Alamos students and teachers near the platform made famous by the Read More