Video: Chamisa Elementary To Unveil Glow Tunnel Oct. 31
Chamisa Elementary School will unveil its Glow Tunnel 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Video by Diana Martinez Read More
New Mexico Activities Association Board Appoints Dusty Young Next Executive Director
Dusty Young
NMAA News:
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Board of Directors voted on Thursday to name Dusty Young the next NMAA Executive Director.
He will fill the position left by Sally Marquez, who recently announced her retirement. Young will begin his position as NMAA Executive Director on Nov. 1. He has been in the role of NMAA Associate Director since 2012.
“I am humbled and honored to serve the member schools of our Association,” Young said. “I plan to continue the commitment of providing positive experiences in athletics and activities for the students of New Mexico.” Read More
County Wildlife Message: About Bull Elk Antlers
The life span of a bull elk averages 10 to 13 years in the wild. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
How old is that elk?
COUNTING POINTS
A bull elk is defined by the number of points it produces, called “tines”. An elk with a total of 12 antler points (6×6 or 6-point) is called a ‘“royal” bull; one with 14 points (7X7 or 7-point) is an “imperial”, and one with 16 points (8X8 or 8-point) is a “monarch”.
Most mature bull elk are 6x6s. An elk’s first antlers are usually spikes. In a good habitat, a bull may have a 5-point rack as a 2-1/2-year-old and then a small six-point rack as a 3-1/2-year-old. Its Read More
This Week In Sports: Oct. 22-26, 2024
This Week In Sports:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Oct. 22 Tuesday
- Volleyball vs Pojoaque Home – 6 p.m.
- Girls Soccer vs Taos Away – 4 p.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Taos Home – 6 p.m.
Oct. 24 Thursday
- Boys Soccer vs Pojoaque Home – 4 p.m.
- Girls Soccer vs Pojoaque Home – 6 p.m.
- Volleyball vs Espanola Home – 6 p.m.
Oct. 25 Friday
- Football vs Valley Home – 7 p.m.
- Boys/Girls Cross Country at Los Alamos Invite – 2 p.m.
Oct. 26 Saturday
- Girls Soccer vs Bosque Prep Away – 9 a.m.
Pets Of The Week: Meet Spooky And Blanco
Meet Spooky, a lovable long-haired 5-month-old buff colored kitten. This charming little guy arrived at the Española Humane shelter with three other cats, and it didn’t take long for him to stand out as the most social and outgoing of the bunch – not to mention handsome. Spooky is known for rubbing against the sides of his kennel and purring loudly, making sure everyone knows he’s ready for attention and affection. While he has always been an outdoor cat, Spooky has quickly shown that he’s ready to embrace the cozy comforts of indoor life. He clearly prefers lounging inside and being spoiled with Read More
Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Oct. 9 Game
Bridge News:Below is a very competitive hand that was played in our Oct. 9 game.
Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.
South was the dealer; Both sides were vulnerable.
Opening lead: ♦ K
This was a very well executed auction that was realized at only one table at our Oct. 9 game. South opened 1♣ , and after West bid 1♦, North showed his/her 4+ card heart suit by bidding 1♥. After East’s pass, South shows a very strong hand by bidding 3♣. After North raised to 4♣, East made the very imaginative Read More
Final 2024 Durango Steam Train To Silverton Oct. 26
DURANGO News:
This month, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad wraps up its iconic Silverton Steam Train excursion, with less than two weeks left to experience fall aboard the historic train.
Recently praised by The New York Times as a top fall train trip, the last steam locomotive to Silverton will depart from Durango Saturday, Oct. 26.
The D&SNGRR, including the Train Museum in downtown Durango, will be closed Oct. 27 through Nov. 21 to prepare for winter. Winter excursions begin Friday, Nov. 22 with The Polar Express™ Train Ride and Cascade Canyon Winter Train.
The Polar Express™ Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos To Visit Local Schools Oct. 25 To Raise Awareness And Funds For Polio Eradication Efforts
By Alison Pannell
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, several members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos will be visiting your child’s school next week to raise awareness and funds for polio eradication efforts. The club encourages students to bring $1 or more to contribute to this vital cause.
For every dollar donated, students can have their pinkie finger painted with Gentian Violet, a safe and widely used topical dye, as a symbol of one child immunized against polio. This initiative highlights that just $1 can help protect a child from this preventable disease. If students donate Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Colors Sky Above Anderson Overlook Following Thursday’s Rain Storm
Daily Postcard: A rainbow decorates the sky Thursday viewed from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Ferry
Another view of the rainbow viewed Thursday from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Ferry
One more view of the rainbow spotted Thursday from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Ferry Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Evidence Required To Prove Child Neglect
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) has issued an opinion clarifying the evidence necessary to prove child neglect under New Mexico law.
In a unanimous opinion, the justices reversed decisions of a Bernalillo County district court and the Court of Appeals that found a child to be neglected. The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) had taken custody of the young boy.
“Absent clear and convincing evidence of a serious risk to Child, which is not present here, removal and foster care should not be CYFD’s first course of action and Child cannot be adjudicated neglected,” Read More
Santa Fe Symphony To Present Swan Lake 4 P.M. Sunday
Veterans & Military Families Caucus Endorses Neal-Clinton
Veterans and Military Families Caucus News:
The Veterans and Military Families Caucus has endorsed Beverly Neal-Clinton for the Los Alamos County Council. She is a USMC veteran, small business owner and entrepreneur who has served her community in Los Alamos as well as our nation through her military service.
Our caucus has high standards and only endorses candidates who share our values of service, professionalism, and commitment to community and our ethic of hard work. Beverly Neal-Clinton was a shoe in! Read More
Snow Falls Today On Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Snow falls today over the Pajarito Ski Area. Photo by Cathy Hinojosa Read More
New Mexico Office Of The State Auditor Opens Applications For Small Local Public Body Assistance Program
From the Office Of the State Auditor:
The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has announced that applications are now open for the small Local Public Body (sLPB) Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support small entities across the state in navigating financial regulations, ensuring transparency, and promoting fiscal responsibility.
The assistance program offers a variety of services, including financial auditing, technical assistance, and training on best practices for managing public funds. The OSA aims to help them overcome challenges such as limited Read More
Scenes From Lecture With U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin
New Mexico’s Congressional Representatives Gabe Vazquez, constitutional professor and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez gathered at the Drury Hotel recently in Santa Fe during which Rep. Raskin gave a 20 minute lecture. Los Alamos was represented by Terry and David Izraelevitz, Pat Beck and Karyl Ann and Kenneth Armbruster. Courtesy photo
Terry and David Izraelevitz of Los Alamos chat with U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin during a recent event at the Drury Hotel in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, left, speaks with Karyl Ann and Kenneth Armbruster of Los Alamos Read More
Governor On ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ Anti-Litter Campaign
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced an exciting new collaboration with Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston that resurrects Walter White—the iconic fictional “Breaking Bad” character—to help reduce litter in New Mexico.
The governor joined with state and city officials, Boys and Girls Club volunteers and others at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe to announce the statewide beautification campaign. The news conference included the premier of two new television ads directed by “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan and featuring Cranston as Walter Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Cross Country Athletes Win 2024 New Mexico State Championship!
LAMS XC team proudly display championship medals, banners and trophies following the state championships. From left Coach Holly Geimer, Reese Hill, Emma Justus, Caterina Mereghetti, Elisabeth McNiff, Maren Dixon, Gianna Rolfe, Rebekah Scott, Zoe Romero, Coach Paul Geimer holding Iris Geimer, Cullen McLean, Levi Gibson, Matthew Lausen, Luke Gibson, Adrian Medin, Kellen Jackson, Lucas Montoya and Head Coach Adrienne Hetrick. Courtesy photo
By PAULA KNEPPER
LAMS XC
After an undefeated regular season of six cross country (XC) events, Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Hawks XC athletes Read More
County Reopens Survey For Fire Station 4 Site Selection
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works and Fire departments hosted a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at the Fire Department Administration offices.
During the meeting, the project team presented the results of the site selection survey, which closed on Oct. 7, along with collected data on response times, environmental impacts, and a rough cost analysis for the three sites being considered for the replacement of Fire Station 4.
In response to requests from meeting attendees, the project team has reopened the survey, now available until 11:59 p.m., Oct. 30.
Officials are encouraging Read More
Cumbres And Toltec Chugging Through Fall Colors
Sam LeDoux: Response To Española Mayor Vigil
By Sam LeDoux
Española City Councilor
Educator
When I heard the Mayor (Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil) wrote an article in response to my criticisms of his proposed plastic bag ban in the Los Alamos Daily Post, I was hoping to find a well-reasoned and researched disagreement where we could have a substantive conversation about something that would impact our entire community. Unfortunately, as usual, the mayor took criticism of a policy proposal personally and wrote an angry screed filled with personal attacks. anecdotal evidence, and emotional appeals. I usually don’t answer the Mayor’s Read More