UK Continues Support for NNSA Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that NNSA and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will continue cooperation to secure vulnerable nuclear and radiological material and reduce nuclear threats around the world.
Under an agreement signed with NNSA’s Office of Global Threat Reduction (GTRI), the U.K. Global Threat Reduction Programme will provide the U.S. $3.5 million to support efforts in Uzbekistan, Belarus and Afghanistan.
“We welcome the U.K.’s longstanding and generous partnership
Middle School Project Moves Forward
Los Alamos Middle School construction is slated for completion August 2013. Courtesy/LAPS
By Kirsten Laskey
The construction project at Los Alamos Middle School hit a snag, but is now moving forward.
The Los Alamos Public School Board learned Tuesday night that the project was put on ice last week after contractor Bradbury Stamms filed a protest.
Board member Dawn Venhaus explained to the Los Alamos Daily Post that during a bid process, bidders are allowed to protest if they feel something is unfair.
She said Bradbury Stamms was concerned over the “extra-points” that the New Mexico Taxation Read More
Baby Goats and Councilors Invigorate Farmers’ Market
A baby goat draws attention in front of the Old Windmill Farms booth at Thursday’s Farmers’ Market. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Joyce Nichols and her grandson Ean chat with County Council Chair Sharon Stover. County Council members were at the Farmers’ Market Thursday morning greeting residents and answering questions. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Andrea Anderson of Los Alamos feeds a baby goat underneath the Old Windmill Farms tent at the Farmer’s Market. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Mike Lyon of Los Alamos Read More
Continued Drought Forces Stage II Fire Restrictions Effective Today
LAFD News:
STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS
PROHIBITIONS:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or stove fire.
- Smoking.
- Using fireworks, explosives or other incendiary devices.
- Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, is prohibited.
- Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.
- Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
- Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads on federal
Pace Race Results for June 12
Courtesy photo Manhattan Project Historical Park Site Bill Moves Through Congress
Chairman Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) today introduced legislation that would designate Manhattan Project sites around the country as a National Historic Park.
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tom Udall (D-NM) and Patty Murray (D-WA) are cosponsors of S. 3300.
In the House of Representatives, Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) said today that he will introduce a similar bill when the House returns to session next week.
As an expert panel of historians reported in 2001, the top-secret program to create an atomic bomb during World War II centered Read More
Clark & Kendall’s – Weekend Preview – June 14th, 2012
The Police Experience – Friday, Jun 15th at Ashley Pond
Tribute to the British rock/ska band from Cal. Relay for Life conert.
Relay for Life Friday, Jun 15th & Saturday, Jun 16th at Ashley Pond
Free survivor dinner – 5 pm Friday
survivor kickoff lap – 6:15 pm, Relay teams – all night
Live Music by Gordons Summer concert Series – 7 pm to 10 pm Friday
Food, fun and games all evening Friday
Luminaria lighting ceremony – 8:30 pm Friday
Yard art silent auction ends – 10 pm Friday
Relay continues- relay teams Saturday
Relayer's (free) Mason's Read More
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