Deer Gather Near Truck Route
This herd of mule deer gathered along side the truck route by the former landfill at about 5 p.m. today as commuters from los Alamos National Laboratory drove by. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
County Administrator Works to Fill Acting Positions
County Administrator Harry Burgess stands in his downtown office near photographs taken by his grandfather. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The process to fill acting positions at the director level throughout the County is well underway.
County Administrator Harry Burgess described the hring process during an interview at his office Thursday.
“I decided to advertise these positions and that did not reflect on the individuals currently holding the positions. I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to apply … there may be hidden talent,” Burgess said. “It’s Read More
LAHS JROTC Navy Team Places 4th at Championships
The Los Alamos Precision Rifle team comprised of Los Alamos High School studentscompeted in the All-Service JROTC Championships March 24-25 in Anniston, Ala. This championship brought together the top five teams representing the Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force teams from the entire country. As current Navy champion team, the Los Alamos Navy JROTC Team, from left, John Gibson, Tessa Snyder, Jodi Cull-Host and Cory Aslin. They continued as the top Navy team and finished fourth overall in the competition. Cull-Host finished third individually in the two-day competition and received the Read More
Three School Board Meetings Scheduled Next Week
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled a Special Meeting for 11 a.m. Monday, April 9 at 2075 Trinity Dr., Suite V to hear a presentation by Dr. Peter Goldschmidt from the Public Education Department on the A-F school grading system.
The Los Alamos School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
The Los Alamos School Board also is meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Coffee Booth to review board policies.
These meetings are open to the public. Read More
College Advisory Board to Review GO Bond
UNM-LA News:
UNM- Los Alamos Advisory Board is set to meet at 5:30 p.m., April 9 in the college lecture hall.
The board is scheduled to discuss the General Obligation (GO) Bond Election for November as well as UNM-LA student housing.
Presentations are scheduled for Paul Terp and Myron Koop on the ETEBA Scholarship.
The board will recognize the Robotics Team #4153 “Project-Y” for its recent competition in Utah.
Staff presentations include the UNM-LA Budget for FY13.
This meeting is open to the public. Read More
An Opportunity for a Great Conversation
Dear Editor,
How long has it been since you shared a great conversation over savory hors d’oeuvres and luscious deserts?
How often do you have the chance to talk informally to some of our community’s most knowledgeable and creative people?
On April 22 you can join us in supporting the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation in their “Great Conversations” fundraiser.
My wife, Emily, and I have participated in the past and find it a most enjoyable and rewarding way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon while donating to an organization that does so much to enhance our students’ learning Read More
‘Rhythm and Rhyme’ Springs to Life Friday
High Desert Blush by Lanna Keller. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
The dancer is constructed out of old records painted in a kaleidoscope pattern. A slight touch to her circular hips sets her dancing. As the sculpture sways to a rhythm all of its own, the theme of the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s newest show, “Rhythm and Rhyme” also seems to spring to life.
The whole show, Art Center Director Ken Nebel said, “is inspired by poetry, in one way, shape or form.”
Artists produced work inspired from poetry in writing, music or life experience.
“It’s a huge variety in where they’re Read More
County Notice of Possible Council Quorum
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend interviews of candiates for county attorney from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 13 in Council Chambers.
A quorum may be present, however no council action will be taken. Read More
Gallery of Snow Photos from April Storm
The “Touch the Sky” sculpture at Ashley Pond is pleading with the heavens to stop the white stuff. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
https://ladailypost.comcontent/gallery-snow-photos Read More
LAAC’s Brown Bag Series Presents ‘Petra and the Jay’ Wednesday
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council is presenting for its April 4 Brown Bag Series, “Petra and the Jay” excerpts from the original sci-fi musical book and lyrics by Cary Neeper, music by Alice B. Kellogg, directed by Alicia Solomon.
Always free, always entertaining, take a lunch break at the Brown Bag Performance series in Fuller Lodge.
The full opera will be presented April 13 and 14 at Crossroads Bible Church.
Program:
#2 – Person to Person (Petra, Darrok & Alice)
Rose Click, Dale Arnink, Sheila Schiferl
#4 – We’re Here to Celebrate
(Darrok & Alice, Lillan & Ellmar, Geriton, Human Read More
Los Alamos County Tops State Health Rankings
Los Alamos County tops the list in county health rankings for New Mexico, according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
The County Health Rankings measure the health of nearly all counties in the nation and rank them within states.
The Rankings are compiled using county-level measures from a variety of national and state data sources.
New Mexico counties ranked one to 10:
- Los Alamos
- Sandoval
- Santa Fe
- Dona Ana
- Lincoln
- Union
- Roosevelt
- Otero
- Bernalillo
2012 New Mexico Press Women Conference Open to Public
The 2012 New Mexico Press Women Conference is May 4-5 at the Marriott Courtyard 3347 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe.
Program highlights:
- Narrative Nonfiction: Truth in Storytelling.With biographer James McGrath Morris
- Real or Fake: Indian Arts at the Crossroads A news-making discussion with Indian jewelers and an expert from the Southwestern Association on Indian Arts
- Zia Awards Luncheon to acknowledge New Mexico’s top women non-fiction authors
- Social Media: Are You Part of the Conversation? Learns tips and trends from three
White Rock Loses Power During Monday’s Storm – Power Now Restored to Remaining Customers on Piedra Loop
Power lines from a toppled power pole lay across the fence of a home near Piedra Loop and Piedra Drive Monday night. County crews and Los Alamos police used their vehicles as shields to protect motorists from driving into the downed wires, which were strewn across the roadway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Heavy snow accumulation on power lines during Monday evening’s storm caused a three-phase power pole to go down near the intersection of Piedra Drive and Piedra Loop in White Rock. Power was lost at 8:40 p.m. to the western portion of White Rock including Pajarito Acres and La Senda Read More
Los Alamos Police Taking on Espanola Police
The public is invited to attend a battle between officers of the Los Alamos Police Department and officers of the Espanola Police Department.
This highly competitive, action-packed basketball game begins at 2 p.m. April 28 at Northern New Mexico College, 921 N. Paseo De Onate in Espanola.
Tickets are $3 per adult and $2 per child under 12 with all proceeds split between LAPD and EPD for the charity of their choice. Read More
Environmental Scientist Chick Keller Speaks Today at Kiwanis Luncheon
KIWANIS News:
Chick Keller
April 3-Environmental scientist Chick Keller will discuss Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Earth Day events scheduled April 21 and the Nature Center capital improvement project.
April 10-Los Alamos Kiwanis President Kristy Ortega will speak on what she learned at the recent Kiwanis Southwest District Midwinter Conference in Las Cruces.
As part of her talk, Ortega will present detailed information on the Kiwanis International campaign to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a huge killer in poor countries.
April 17– Gloria Maestas Read More
Power Pole Collapses Near Piedra Loop
A Los Alamos Police vehicle and a County truck shelter wires strewn across the road from a power pole that toppled over near Piedra Loop and Piedra Drive during the snowstorm Monday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
ICAC Task Force Executes 13 Search Warrants
FBI News:
New Mexico State Attorney General Gary K. King and U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales announced today that, during the last three weeks, federal, state and local law enforcement affiliates of the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed 13 search warrants as part of “Operation Artemis.”
Operation Artemis was aimed at identifying individuals throughout New Mexico involved in the distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography through peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
“At the heart of child pornography cases is our duty to protect our Read More
Public Urged to Attend ‘Wildfire 2012’ Event
Los Alamos firefighters train at the New Mexico Fire Academy in Socorro. Photo by Louisa Martinez/LAFD
As wildfire season begins, residents are urged to attend an informational event called “Wildfire 2012” from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 14 in the Council Chambers and adjacent Training Room (inside the Community Building at 475 20th St.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Fire Department, in partnership with several local agencies.
There will be a joint presentation on the Las Conchas 2011 Wildfire, including a possible panel discussion with representatives from the following agencies: Read More
2012 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Fundraiser Set for Friday April 13
Join Russ Gordon of Gordons’ Concerts of Los Alamos at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 for live music by Eddy and the Nomads followed by DK and the Affordables.
This event is a fundraiser for the 2012 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series … go have a good time so the community can have more good times throughout the summer.
Buy tickets at the Hilltop House Hotel or at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
The Summer Concert Series is presented FREE to the public by the County of Los Alamos and a number of sponsoriing businesses, professionals and neighbors.
The Series is coordinated and managed Read More
Spring Snow Blankets the Area
Today’s spring snowstorm covers rooftops, shrubbery and lawns in Pinon Trails in White Rock and throughout the County today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More