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
Los Alamos Little Theatre Halloween Ghost Hunt Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
Saturday, Oct. 26, between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, the Los Alamos Public Library and Los Alamos Little Theatre will host a ghost hunt in the historic and spooky Performing Arts Center at 1670 Nectar St. This Halloween adventure returns once more after the successful adventures of last year’s ghost hunters.
Available at the Performing Arts Center for the evening will be a number of ghost-hunting devices, including its featured device, the Flir One thermal cameras. With detectors in hand, participants can venture into the historic building Read More
Upcoming Office Closures On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has announced two upcoming office closures that will affect the public. The offices will not be open to visitors or sell passes/permits on these days, please plan accordingly.
Closures include:
- Tuesday, Oct. 22 – The Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe will be closed all day and will resume business hours Wednesday, Oct. 23; and
- Tuesday, Oct. 29 – ALL Santa Fe National Forest offices will be closed due to a staff event. The Supervisor’s Office, Cuba, Coyote, Jemez, Española and Pecos/Las Vegas district offices will resume business hours Wednesday
PEEC Nature Youth Group Members Earn Top Honors At Prestigious International AI Conference
Members of the PEEC Nature Youth Group including Adis Bock, Zoe Bent, Tate Plohr, Suchir Jha, Celia Pesiri, Sebastian Koglin, Phoebe Reid and Aditya Viswanathan. Photo by Ryan Ramaker
By Ryan Ramaker and Gowri Srinivasan
Members of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Nature Youth Group have been awarded a prestigious prize for their innovative and socially impactful Artificial Intelligence (AI) project in the high school track of NeurIPS, the world-renowned AI conference.
Their project was one of only four winners selected from 335 global entries, putting them in the top Read More
Enterprise Financial CDE Receives Third New Markets Tax Credit Allocation Award In Last Four Years
EFCDE News:
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund of the U.S. Department of Treasury recently selected Enterprise Financial CDE, LLC (EFCDE), the subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC), to receive a $50 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). EFCDE received $60 million in 2023, making this the third time the organization has received awards in the last four years.
The CDFI Fund stimulates economic revitalization and community development in low-income communities through programs such as the highly competitive NMTC program, Read More
Daily Postcard: Double Rainbow Follows Friday’s Rain
Daily Postcard: A double rainbow following Friday’s rain shower shines over Los Alamos Cooperative Market and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Photo by Cameron Macdonnell Read More
LAPD Clarifies Unreasonable Animal Noise Complaints
LAPD News:
On June 11, 2024, the Los Alamos County Council adopted updates to Chapter 6 of the County’s Ordinances, which include revisions to Section 6-6, unreasonable animal noise. Persistent barking from dogs falls under this section.
Alongside these changes, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) updated its internal policy to better clarify procedures in response to these noise complaints.
Recent feedback from community members has revealed some confusion regarding how LAPD and Animal Control Officers (ACOs) handle animal noise complaints under the updated code and policy. In Read More
Ribbon Cut On Phase 2 Of Los Alamos Coop Park
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union CEO/President Matt Schmidt cuts the ribbon, held by David Hampton and Chamber Director Sandy Jones this afternoon, to celebrate the Phase 2 grand opening of Los Alamos Co-Op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Community volunteers and cooperative representatives have worked closely together, joining forces with generous donors, to develop and maintain this community space and event venue. Phase 2 accomplishments include a new shade structure, enhanced lighting, and a state-of-the-art sound system, making the space ideal for musical performances, events and social Read More
Roadwork Continues On NM 4 San Ysidro To Jemez Pueblo
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MILAN – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along Brasier Asphalt (Contractor) will continue road work of N.M. 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Pueblo.
Work began on the southern section of the corridor at mile marker 0.0 (San Ysidro) and will continue north to mile marker 6.0 (Jemez Pueblo). This is a pilot car operation as one lane will be closed for 1 mile through the construction zone.
The contractor’s work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Drivers should expect delays and plan travel accordingly. All Read More
Mountaineers Talk On Ski Climbing Mount Rainer Oct. 22
Heading towards the summit of Mount Rainier. Courtesy/LAM
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
In late May of 2024 Greg Huey (Mud Duck) and Tadz Kostrubala (Tabone) successfully summitted the Rainier stratovolcano via the Disappointment Cleaver (DC) Route. At the Oct. 22 Mountaineers meeting, the two will discuss their DC ascent, fairly standard for Rainier, and their not-so-standard attempt to descend on skis. Mount Rainier is Washington State’s highest mountain, peaking out at 14,411 feet. It is most often climbed by the DC route, which climbs 9,000 feet on snowfields and Read More
Los Alamos County Releases Findings Of 2024 National Community Survey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has released the results of the 2024 National Community Survey, which was conducted in August. Administered by Polco, the survey gathered residents’ insights into ten key facets of livability in Los Alamos County and compared these findings with 2020 and 2022 results and to national benchmarks from over 500 communities.
The findings highlight both high-performing areas and opportunities for improvement.
County officials thank the community for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback. Polco will present the findings to the Los Alamos County Council Read More
Topper Boys & Girls Soccer Win Over Pojoaque Teams
Sammy Brown works the ball between a pair of Elks in the first half of the match played Tuesday afternoon on the Chris Peterson Softball/Soccer Field in Pojoaque. Toppers won 5-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Brodie Miller heads the ball over the Elks defender in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
James Ito and Yair Guzman battle for control of the ball in the second half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Isabel Atencio kicks in the 10th goal for the Toppers early in the second half ending the match by the mercy rule. The Toppers won 10-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
