LANL Demolishing DP Road Excavation Enclosures
Los Alamos National Laboratory plans to demolish the enclosures used to safely excavate and clean up LANL’s oldest waste disposal site near DP Road in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
LANL to Demolish Excavation Enclosures
- Work is beginning this week
Los Alamos National Laboratory is about to begin demolishing the metal enclosures used to cover the excavation and cleanup of a decades-old waste disposal site at the historic Technical Area 21.
Pre-demolition activities are beginning this week and the work should be completed by the end of March 2013.
The project brings the Laboratory Read More
Pueblo Hunting Season Starts Friday: Know Boundaries Before Venturing Into Rendija Canyon
From left, Pueblo de San Ildefonso Gov. Terry Aguilar and Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy during a meeting with the media Monday at Police Haedquarters as Pueblo de San Ildefonso Natural Resource Director Stephen Martinez points out new boundaries in Rendija Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Friday, Nov. 2 kicks off
Take County’s Broadband Market Survey
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County IT Department is doing a Market Survey asking for feedback on the Community Broadband Network project; a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all Los Alamos County citizens, businesses and institutions.
As part of this survey, the County is interested in conducting market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the CBN project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and operate the network. Read More
Los Alamos Sheriff Checks Registered Sex Offenders on Halloween
As part of his annual Halloween children’s safety assurance operation, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and his deputies Wednesday evening visited the residences of the six registered sex offenders residing within the County. Pictured here, Lucero reviews court documents before approaching the home of Henry John Meyer, a registered sex offender living in an apartment on Kiva Street near downtown Los Alamos. “It’s our job to make sure this individuals abide by their court orders and we also drive through the streets of Los Alamos and White Rock making sure our children Read More
Farmer’s Market at the Coop Begins Today
A New ‘Nutcracker’ to Premier in Los Alamos
NMDT-PC dancers Sarah Dale as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Devon McCleskey as the Cavalier in NMDT-PC’s premier production of “The Nutcracker.” Courtesy photo
NMDT-PC News:
The New Mexico Dance Theater Performance Company (NMDT–PC), directed by Susan Baker-Dillingham, will present its first production of the holiday classic “The
Nutcracker” Nov. 9, 10, 11, 17, and 18 at the Duane W. Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.
“NMDT-PC dancers have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to perform my version of this much-loved ballet,” Baker-Dillingham said. “I hope NMDT–PC’s premiere Read More
Nov. 7 Brown Bag Performance Features Local Students
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag Performances are always free, always entertaining, take a lunch break at the Brown Bag Performance series in Fuller Lodge.
Presenting a wide range of programs, from Beethoven to ballet, opera to jazz, chamber music to bagpipes, these concerts have been entertaining Los Alamos music lovers on their midday breaks since 1973.
Brown Bag Performances connect performers to the community.
Performances are held at noon, usually on the first Wednesday of each month but dates may vary.
For the noon, Nov. 7 Brown Bag, LAAC presents Local Students Read More
LANB Sports Halloween Spirit
Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock is transformed into a giant PAC-MAN game today for Halloween. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Ron “PAC MAN” Blue prepares to wait on a banking customer today at LANB in White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Bank Teller Charmaine Nahonai waits on Janet Hall this afternoon at LANB in White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Del Norte Hosting Health & Fitness Seminar
DNCU News:
Del Norte Credit Union is hosting the Health & Financial Fitness Seminar: A Focus on Women.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2
Where: University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (4000 University Dr., Building 5)
Cost: This seminar is our gift to the women in our community
Registration: Contact Valerie Martinez (505) 455-5302 or vmartinez@dncu.org. Limited space available – please RSVP
Agenda Topics:
- Take Control of Your Credit Report – Karyne Archuleta, Business Consultant, KLA Enterprizes
- Everything You Want to Know about Menopause but are
Zia Credit Union Selects President/CEO
New CEO David Woodruff. Courtesy/ZCU
ZIA CREDIT UNION News:
Zia Credit Union’s Board of Directors is excited to announce that they have selected David Woodruff as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer effective Monday, Nov. 5.
“David is going to be an excellent leader for Zia Credit Union,” said Ben Garcia, Chairman of the Board. “His extensive knowledge of the industry and his proven track record of success in leadership and lending operations will help the credit union to continue to prosper and serve our members.”
Woodruff holds a BA in International Relations from Brigham Read More
LANL Scientist Nate McDowell Presenting Nov. 1 Talk
LAMG/LAEO News:
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners and Los Alamos Extension Office are sponsoring a program by Nate McDowell, a staff scientist in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
McDowell will share his research methods and results with the community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at Fuller Lodge.
McDowell studies the inter-dependency of plant and ecosystem water and carbon cycles and their response to climate and disturbance.
What are the exact physiological mechanisms that lead to tree death during prolonged drought and rising temperatures?
Caution: Watch for Children in Streets Tonight
Children dressed up for Halloween tonight will be running across streets throughout White Rock and Los Alamos knocking on doors in search of candy. Drivers are urged to stay alert and not drink and drive or they may end up wrapped around a tree like this unfortunate witch spotted driving impaired on Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Fire Agencies Warn About Fall Fire Danger!
LAFD News:
Local Fire Agencies Warn About Fall Fire Danger – Please Be Fire Safe!
As the fall and winter holidays approach and more New Mexicans plan vacations or hunting trips close to home, local, federal and state fire agencies are urging caution about fire danger across many parts of the state.
Lack of moisture and warm mild conditions this fall have caused fine, grassy fuels and brush to dry, making them susceptible to wildfire.
While the immediate region shows Northern New Mexico at “High” Fire Danger risk, Los Alamos County will remain at “Moderate” risk until there is snow on the ground and
Breaking News: Local Police Respond to Child Endangerment Report Near Anderson Trail Pullout
Police are at the scene of a reported incident of potential child endangerment at the Anderson Trail pullout near the top of the Main Hill Road. So far police have found no evidence and are pursuing other leads. Check back for any developments in this story. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Halloween Comes to Pruitt Street
Homes on Pruitt Street in White Rock are all decked out for Halloween tonight. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Satirist Roy Zimmerman Entertains Crowd at LALT
Democratic Party of Los Alamos Co-chair Robyn Schultz in the lobby of the Los Alamos Little Theater with nationally renowned musician and satirist Roy Zimmerman who skewered conservatives with a smile during his performance Tuesday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Democratic Party of Los Alamos Chair Mike Wheeler welcomes the crowd to the Roy Zimmerman performance at the Los Alamos Little Theater Tuesday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Seats filled up fast for Tuesday’s Roy Zimmerman performance at the Los Alamos Little Theater. Photo by Carol Read More
Zombies Break Free From Los Alamos Jail
Local residents are asked to be on the lookout for a pair of incarcerated zombies who broke out of the Los Alamos County Jail earlier today. Pictured is the zombie thought to be the ringleader in planning the daring escape. He bears a striking resemblance to Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy. His accomplice shown standing behind him looks a lot like Philo Shelton who runs the County’s Public Works Department. Authorities urge the public NOT to approach these fugitives as they are considered somewhat weird and extremely dangerous. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Money IQ: How Closely Should You Monitor Your Credit?
Money IQHow Closely Should You Monitor Your Credit?
Your credit report provides a financial overview to current and future creditors and is reviewed when lending decisions are made for credit cards, car loans, mortgages, etc.
Lenders take into account your credit score, past delinquencies, bankruptcies, court judgments, tax liens and any other accounts that may have gone to a collection agency.
All of these things factor into calculating your personal credit score and history.
The three most commonly used credit bureaus are; TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax.
Each of Read More
Letter to the Editor: Protect Our House
By Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
I urge you to vote and to vote for Stephanie Garcia Richard for State Representative.
For a long time, our State has avoided much of the partisan politics that have divided our Nation.
With this election, things have obviously changed.
Our State is no longer shielded from third party groups infiltrating our elections, our legislature, and our local governments.
Out-of-state corporations have learned one thing over the last decade: to have influence you must control members of the state legislature.
This election is about more than just getting a good friend elected Read More
Community Invited to Teen Center Design Meeting Nov. 1
TEEN CENTER News:Area teens will gather from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at the current Teen Center at Trinity on the Hill Church, Canyon Road at Diamond Drive, for pizza and Read More