Column: Many Reasons to Oppose Governor’s Plan
There are many reasons to oppose the governor’s plan for teacher evaluation: The tests used are unreliable; the states where similar “reforms” have been implemented have not seen success; huge sums of money have been diverted from schools to publishing companies; curriculum narrows to only those things measured and measurable on a standardized test.
The list is long. For teachers, one of the most devastating consequences of over-reliance on test scores is the impact on their relationship with Read More
OBITUARY: John W. Taylor 1931 – July 21, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Waterman Resigns From Council Race
Roger Waterman, second from right, withdrew his candidacy this morning from the six-person race for three available seats on the Los Alamos County Council. Candidates from left, Pete Sheehey, Vincent Chiravalle, Marc Clay, Kristin Henderson, Waterman and Ken Johnson during the candidate’s forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Daily Post at the PAC 8 Studos in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Roger Waterman just announced in an email to the Los Alamos Daily Post that he is dropping out of the race for Los Alamos County Council – citing business and professional Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 12 to July 17, 2012
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
July 12 at 5:10 a.m. / Police received a report of larceny at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 2455 Trinity Dr. The estimated loss is less than $500.
JOSEPH GARCIA
July 12 at 1:44 p.m. / Police conducted a traffic stop on Joseph Garcia, 44, of Fairfield for failure to maintain his lane on East Road near the Los Alamos County Airport. Police subsequently arrested Garcia and charged him with Aggravated Read More
Entrepreneurs Turnout for Bradbury Science Museum Event
President Andy Andrews of the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network at his booth during the Bradbury Science Museum’s event featuring local entrepreneurs Friday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Merry McIntyre D.C., of Reunion Chiropractic & Wellness talks about her business services during entrepreneurs night Friday at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Owner John Battles, right, of Mountain Storm Instruments LLC discusses his company during Friday’s entrepreneur event at the Bradbury Science Museum. Battles is Read More
Journey Through Indian Country Part 6: Gaining Invaluable Experience on the Reservation
For agents, the unique experience of working Indian Country crimes includes deploying—often by themselves—to remote sites within pueblos or reservations. Courtesy/FBI
FBI Series Part 6 is the final story in this series:
It wasn’t long after his arrival in Indian Country that Special Agent John Fortunato started carrying dog biscuits in his FBI vehicle.
Some of the wild dogs who roam the New Mexico reservations are a lot easier to befriend or distract when they are offered food.
That’s just one small example of how investigating crimes in Indian Country makes agents resourceful—and provides Read More
Column: Tales From Italy’s Unicycle World Championships
Maxwell Schulze of Los Alamos competing in the UNICON XVI world championships this week in the small mountain village of Lajen in northern Italy. Photo by Roland Schulze
Some of you may know me as just a unicyclist around Los Alamos. My name is Maxwell Schulze and I grew up in Los Alamos and graduated high school in 2010.
I have been unicycling for around eight or nine years and in January 2010, I traveled to New Zealand for the 2010 15th annual Unicycle World Championships known as UNICON XV.
There I competed in an event known as observed trials, which involves the navigation
Local Mail Trucks Park in Sharp Formation
Six mail trucks park bumper to bumper behind the post office Thursday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Worker Repairs Smith’s Sign
A worker repairs the sign at Smith’s on Central Avenue Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Navajo Athletes Race Toward Future in ‘Up Heartbreak Hill’
Airing on New Mexico PBS — Ch. 5.1 – Thursday, July 26 at 9 p.m. & Saturday July 28 at 10 p.m. & on Ch. 9.1 – Thursday, August 2 at 9 p.m.
Teen Angst Typically Includes Conflict Between Past and Future—But What If the Past Is the Reservation and the Future a World Apart?
A Co-production of ITVS and Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT.;
A Co-presentation with NAPT. Program is Part of American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen
“A refreshing, original film about the challenges of indigenous youth.” — Ryan Little, Washington City Paper
The hopes and heartbreaks Read More
Planning and Zoning Meets Wednesday Evening
Planning and Zoning Commission AGENDA
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Community Building Council Chambers, 475 20th Street
I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A Case No. 12-SUB-001
A request for approval of a 3-lot subdivision of the property located at 106 Longview Drive, Sherwood Village, Lot 5A in a C-1 (Light Commercial and Professional Business District) zone. Owners/Applicant: Roger and Connie Gartz, Richard and Mary Bond, and Zenas Boone, owners; Ken Spalding, Precision Surveys, agent; Case Manager: Nancy Cerutti, Senior Planner.
V. PLANNING Read More
Athletes Play Dirty at Mud Volleyball Tournament
Mud flies as players race to return a volley during the Los Alamos County Community Service Department’s Mud Volleyball Tournament coordinated by the Recreation Division Saturday at North Mesa Park. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Some players opt to dip in the mud to cool off. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
.Members from team “Da Bumpin Uglies” opt for one more dip after their final game. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department washes mud off the players. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Editor’s Note: Check out a full slideshow Read More
The Derailers Drive Friday’s Concert Goers to Dance
Los Alamos Cooperative Market General Manager Steve Watts dances with Sharon Barefoot to the music of the Derailers during Friday’s County Summer Concert Series with Russ Gordon at Entrada Business Park. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Ken Spencer and Marquita Sena join dozens of dancers in enjoying the music of the Derailers, sponsored by the Los Alamos Cooperative Market and the Holiday Inn Express Friday night. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Ron Crotzer and Sarah Crotzer dance to the music of the Derailers. The Derailers were part of the County’s Summer Concert Read More
County Line Details Upcoming Events
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY News:
Chat with the Chief Monday
Police Chief Wayne Torpy welcomes members of the public to stop by his office at the Police Department during open office hours from 2-3 p.m., Monday July 23 – if you have an issue of concern or suggestion, drop by!
County Council Meeting Tuesday
Cuncil will hold a work session at 7 p.m., Tuesday at White Rock Fire Station #3 and the main topic will be a joint meeting with the Utilities Board to discuss wastewater-related topics. Local KRSN 1490 AM broadcasts the meetings live from White Rock – tune in! Download the agenda here:
https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/council/Pages/default.aspx Read More
CONE ZONE: Road Construction Update for Week of July 23
“Report from Santa Fe” Airs on Sundays
At 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 22, Report from Santa Fe will air on PBS Channel 5.1.
THIS WEEK: COLONEL ANN WRIGHT, U.S. Army / U.S. State Department, Retired
- Awarded: State Department Award for Heroism, 1997
- Author: “Dissent: Voices of Conscience, Government Insiders Speak Out Against the War in Iraq”
- Helped Oversee The Reopening of the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan in 2001
- Feels The Biggest Military Cover-Up In U.S. History is The Abuse of Women Soldiers
“A woman who signs up to protect her country is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire,” Read More
OBITUARY: Tamela Seagraves 1964-July 16, 2012
Tamela Seagraves, 48, a resident of Los Alamos passed away from an unexpected illness on Monday, July 16, 2012.
She was born in Gallup, N.M. but spent her adult life in Los Alamos, N.M. A loving wife and mother, Tamela will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her family always came first, but her second loves were her dogs and her gardens.
Tamela was preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha; father, Richard Carpenter Sr.; mother Elizabeth Everett. She is survived by her husband, David Seagraves; sons: Michael and David Seagraves; step-mother, Maryann Carpenter; step-father, Read More
OBITUARY: Willie N. Montoya August 6, 1924-July 14, 2012
Willie N. Montoya, 87, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Sombrillo Nursing Facility. Willie was born on August 6, 1924 in Cimarron, New Mexico; the son of Abel and Manuelita Montoya.
On June 20, 1959, he married Adonelia (Nellie) Rael, they celebrated almost 50 years together until Nellie passed away on January 28, 2009. Willie absolutely adored his wife, Nellie; they took great pleasure in dancing at various functions and events all over New Mexico. He was employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) from 1949 to 1987.
Willie was preceded Read More
‘Focus On’ Meeting Looks at Unconventional Natural Gas Supplies
District 3 PRC Commissioner Doug Howe will hold a “Focus On” meeting to discuss the new found attention on unconventional natural gas supplies – what we know … what we don’t know.The meeting includes 30 minutes of remarks by the commissioner, followed by open Q&A.
The meeting is open to the public.
- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 1
- Upstairs Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
- Mesa Public Library
Renewable Energy Used in Three New County Buildings
Eco-Station Administration. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The County has recently completed Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems for the Animal Shelter, Justice Center and Eco-Station Administration buildings.
In an effort to meet the County’s goals for commitment to sustainability and hydrocarbon independence initiatives, the County accepted grants of $103,000 for both the Animal Shelter and Justice Center in June 2010.
The grants were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
An additional $100,000 grant was received in 2006 from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals Read More