Teen Loses Control of Vehicle on Canyon Road
Skid marks map the trail traveled by an out-of-control vehicle driven by a teenager involved in a one-car crash this morning on Canyon Road. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
At approximately 8 a.m. this morning, Friday Nov. 2, a white honda accord driven by a 17-year-old Los Alamos boy hit a guard-rail while heading southbound on Canyon Road.
No injuries were reported in the one-car accident in which the teen’s vehicle reportedly skidded across the two-lane road approximately 100 yards before spinning around and coming to a stop in front of the United Church Read More
Environmental Services Q & A
Cullet or glass pebbles made from locally recycled glass. Courtesy/LACQ: The Environmental Services Division has been busy over the past few months working on expanding recycling in Los Alamos County, can you tell us about some of the new projects you have implemented?
A: The biggest program we launched at the end of September was our new glass drop-off recycling program. This program enables residents to recycle glass bottles and jars of all colors at one of our convenient drop off locations: Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Ends Regular Season With Win Over St. Mikes 3-0
Savannah Romero with block at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk and Samantha Fenner on block. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danielle Ortiz with dig and pass. Photo by Alan Kirk
Allysa Tedder with dig and pass. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Aldaz Brings Home Three Gold Medals for Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Atomic Tumblers
Nicole Aldaz gets the gold in all around. Photo by Jeannette Aldaz
LASG News:
Nicole Aldaz was the top all-around scorer (35.6) in the Level 4 Senior Division for Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Atomic Tumblers.
Aldaz’s strong performance earned gold on vault (9.1) and bars (8.4), and silver on beam (9.05) and floor (9.05.)
Aldaz was among 215 gymnasts from 11 teams that gathered at Zia Gymnastics in Santa Fe on Oct. 27-28 to compete in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic and Xcel Programs.
Twenty-eight Tumblers’ competed in the meet; 14, including Aldaz, competed in the Jr. Olympic Program, Read More
Game On – Medieval Style – at Mountain Pas and Highland Games
The ladies of Bryngolau: Althina of the North Storms, Belaset Tintura and Isauda Marchwyle. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
By Bonnie J. Gordon
The Shire of Bryngolau (Shining Hill in Welsh) hosted a pas d’arms tournament and games event Oct. 19 at the Posse Lodge in Los Alamos.
The local group is currently an “Incipient Shire” while they demonstrate their ability to function as a full Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) branch.
The Shire of Bryngolau encompasses Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties and has more than 20 members.
SCA is a non-profit educational organization devoted to the study of the Read More
Letter to the Editor: Crossing the Aisle for Kristin Henderson
By Dr. Michelle and David Carr We are conservative Republicans but we are crossing the aisle next Tuesday to vote for Kristin Henderson for County Council.
Her effort on the Trinity Site Committee and a well-run campaign demonstrate her work ethic.
She understands the needs of families with children and is committed to improving the already great quality of life in Los Alamos.
Because she is a realtor, Kristin has a good understanding of the local housing and real estate market, which is the main limiting factor to business expansion in our town.
Kristin is also an attorney, and understands Read More
Conscious Aging: Are You Ready for an ‘Encore’ Career?
Column By Ann Shafer
Are you ready for an encore career? You ask, “What in the world is an encore career?”
An encore career is employment after you retire from a major job such as from the Lab.
The term “encore” comes from the book, “Encore” by Marc Freedman with the subtitle, “Finding work that matters in the second half of life.”
What happens when you retire and feel like your life is going in a downward spiral?
You are definitely not ready to become a senior citizen. As Freedman stated in “Encore,” “Neither young or old, they are closing a chapter in their lives and their work, yet Read More
90 Percent Final Design Meeting for Ashley Pond Nov. 14
Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
- County Hosting 90 Percent Final Design Informational Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos County Parks Manager Dick McIntyre and consultant, Sites Southwest LLC, will present plans for upcoming construction on the Ashley Pond Park renovation project.
The County is scheduled to issue the notice to proceed in February 2013. The project will be sent out for construction bids in late December and the bid is expected to be awarded by Council by late January.
This project was funded by the County Council Read More
Local Students Win State Music Awards
Olivia Koo, 1st place winner in level I ages 8-9 piano performance, is a 3rd grade student at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Her piano teacher is Aejin Chang. Courtesy photoOcean Salinity Trends Show Human Fingerprint
AGU News:
WASHINGTON – Changes in ocean salinity over the second half of the 20th Century are consistent with the influence of human activities and inconsistent with natural climate variations, according to a new study.
Observed changes agree with computer modeling of salinity trends in a steadily warming world, said Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, climate researcher David Pierce, the study’s lead author.
Ocean salinity changes are driven by the world’s patterns of evaporation and rainfall, which themselves are changing.
Observations over recent Read More
Jan McDonald Plays for LAHS Marching Band Fundraising Dinner
Los Alamos High School Marching Band. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
BAND BOOSTER News:
Nationally recognized trumpeter Jan McDonald will join Los Alamos High School Marching Band Boosters for a fundraiser Italian dinner Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Trinity on the Hill Church’s Kelly Hall.
The fundraiser will benefit the LAHS Marching Band.
“Jan McDonald continues to support the Topper Band, which he directed for almost 30 years,” event organizer Karen Mehlin said. “We are so excited that he will play for this event.”
McDonald received his BA and MA degrees Read More
Annual Turkey Trot Set for Nov. 18
Aaron Goldman, founder of the Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk. Church World Service Courtesy PhotoDive-In Movie at the Aquatic Center Friday
AQUATIC CENTER News:
Tickets: $5
Location: Walkup Aquatic Center
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. / Movie starts at 7 p.m.
Maximum: 125 Participants
It’s not too late to get your Dive-In Movie tickets at the Aquatic Center. Tickets include movie popcorn, treats, complementary Coca Cola drinks, swim admission and more.
It’s movie time at the pool! Join the Walkup Aquatic Center for a theater-like movie IN the pool.
We heat the water up, have a bunch of fun treats, put the float toys out, and have a blast with our favorite characters from Madagascar 3.
Fee includes treats, the movie, and a fun glow-in-the-dark Read More
Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Saturday Craft Fair
XI NU News:
The Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is holding its annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.
Fifty vendors are participating in the event, which includes a raffle to win one of many items including a handmade quilt by a Xi Nu member.
Heather Wilson Jams with Al Hurricane in Northern New Mexico
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson performs on banjo with the ‘Godfather of New Mexican Music’ Al Hurricane Thursday in Las Vegas, N.M. Wilson is traveling through Northern New Mexico campaigning with New Mexico’s favorite musician. Courtesy photo Read More
Volleyball Defeats Capital 3-0 Senior Night
Seniors from left, Morgan Schake, Savannah Romero, Erin Kirk and Danielle Ortiz before the game. Photo by Alan Kirk
Seniors enter gym. Photo by Alan Kirk
Savannah Romero serving. Photo by Alan Kirk
Morgan Schake return pass. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov. 2
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
The Los Alamos Daily Post will provide live election coverage Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Get out the Vote Event – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Senate Candidate Martin Heinrich 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov 2 at Los Alamos Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square. Questions, call 661-9002
Varisty Football @ Sullivan Field 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 vs. Capital High School
Dive-in Movie – Madagascar 3 7–8:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 @ Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center. Enjoy a movie while floating in the main pool. Doors Open at Read More
Get Your Adrenaline Pumping With LALT’s The Woman in Black
Rehearsal scenes from The Woman in Black, which opens Friday at the Los Alamos Little Theater. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie Gordon
‘Tis the season to be scary and the new play at Los Alamos Little Theater (LALT) will do the job nicely.
“The Woman in Black,” adapted from the book by Susan Hill by Stephen Mallatratt, premiered in 1987 and has been running steadily on the London stage since 1989.
Many people have seen the 2012 movie version starring Daniel Radcliffe.
The play opens in a small Victorian theatre. Arthur Kipps, a middle-aged solicitor, has hired a theatre and the services Read More
Wilson to Visit GOP Headquarters Sunday
ELECTION 2012Ambassador Joe Wilson, Valerie Plame, Rep. Brian Egolf, Mayor David Coss Rally for Stephanie Garcia Richard
MAYOR DAVID COSS
ELECTION 2012 News:
Saturday, Nov. 3, Stephanie Garcia Richard will be joined by Rep. Brian Egolf and Santa Fe Mayor David Coss at the La Cienega Community Center, 50-A San Jose, for a Get Out The Vote Event following the La Cienega Community Breakfast. 
STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARD
Supporters are encouraged to attend the breakfast at 9 a.m. and then join Garcia Richard, Coss and Egolf as they get ready around 11 a.m. to knock on doors in the area.
VALERIE PLAME
Sunday, Nov. 4, Garcia Richard will host a rally with special guests, Ambassador Joe Wilson and his wife former CIA agent Valerie Read More