‘The Wall’ On Display In Santa Fe Through Oct. 20
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public until 5 p.m. daily at the Tesuque Casino through Oct. 20, 2024. Courtesy image
American Veterans Traveling Tribute News:
SANTA FE — Today, reminds our community that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost Read More
Obituary: Charles Thomas Klingner 1943 – 2024
CHARLES THOMAS KLINGNER 1943 – 2024
Charles Thomas (Tom) Klingner was passionate about fireworks and national parks, bikes and cars, electric cars, family and friends, sailing and skiing, rockets and computers. He could be heard shouting “whoop!” as he skied powder runs. He encouraged others on the slope to “befriend the moguls”, instilling enthusiasm for challenges. He was kind and welcoming.
He played a key role in building and running supercomputers while working at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 31 years. Owned the first Apple computer. He was the grandfather who owned an iPhone Read More
Topper Volleyball Scores 3-0 Over Española Sundevils
The Los Alamos High School Topper Varsity Volleyball Team won a district match 3-0 against the Española Sundevils in a contest played Tuesday night in the Edward Madina Gymnasium in Español. This victory brings the Toppers overall record to 4-4. Here Naquita Martinez makes a spike attempt blocked by Priya Gardner and Peyton LaBonty. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Paula Marti-Arce spikes the ball over Leah Vigil in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Simran Preet Khalsa digs a ball back into play in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Danielle Trellue Read More
Los Alamos Gravity Race Is Cancelled
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Gravity Race, originally scheduled fortoday, Oct. 12, has been cancelled due to insufficient registration. However, the Recreation Division is already planning to try again in the Spring of 2025.
“We are looking at March 29, 2025, at the same time and place. We encourage the community to stay tuned for more details as we approach the new date and look forward to bringing this exciting event back,” Recreation Program Manager Brendan Tuning said.
Thank you to those who showed interest, and the staff hope to see even more participants in the spring.
For more information Read More
Secretary Of State’s Office Announces Modernized Online Business Portal, Refunds For Prepaid Account Holders
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office (SOS) announced Friday that all business transactions with the SOS’s office beginning Nov. 12, 2024 will be conducted through its online business filing portal.
The SOS’s online filing portal, SOS Enterprise, has been the portal for Notary, UCC and Facsimile Filings for the past year. In November, all Business Filings will be a part of this portal, allowing for a more user friendly and updated environment. Customers will be able to register and maintain their businesses through this portal.
The SOS’s office is making this announcement Read More
Gilman Tunnels To Close For Rock Stabilization Project
Gilman Tunnels will be closed to all traffic Oct. 14-Dec. 1 for a rock stabilization project. Courtesy/SFNF
View of the Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Beginning Monday Oct. 14 and extending to Dec. 1, the popular Gilman Tunnels will be closed to all traffic, including motorized, non-motorized, and foot traffic to conduct a rock stabilization project.
“The Jemez Ranger District experienced a storm event in 2022 that caused considerable rock fall at the Gilman Tunnels,” Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston said. “At that time, we identified the need to schedule periodic Read More
Children’s Museum To Host Weird Science Halloween Bash
SFCM News:
SANTA FE — The community is invited to join the Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 for a spooktacular fundraising event: Weird Science Halloween Bash.
This family-friendly event invites guests to dress up in costume, delight in 20+ STEAM experiment stations, trick-or-treat, engage with interactive exhibits, experience live entertainment, enjoy a special toddler area, eat spooky health snacks, and more.
All proceeds will support the SFCM and its equitable programs, including camp scholarships for low-income families; complimentary Grab-and-Go Read More
LAMS Football Dominates Santa Fe Indian School 50-0
Quarterback Kay’den Grant hands the ball to Zander Park as he lunges into the line during the Los Alamos Middle School Hawks game against the Indian School Braves played Wednesday afternoon on Sullivan Field. The Hawks dominated the Braves and the game was shortened by the mercy rule with a final score of 50-0. After the game, both teams gathered for a barbeque meal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Zander Park takes the handoff and breaks tackles as he runs in for the touchdown. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Braves quarterback Johnathan Aguilar tries to break through the line Read More
Canceled: Oct. 23 Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Oct. 23, 2024, has been canceled because there are no applications for review. Read More
Pajarito’s 2024 Oktoberfest Set To Celebrate Autumn With Local Breweries And Live Entertainment Oct. 19
Scene from a previous celebration. Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito announces its second annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024. This year’s festival will feature local breweries, including Bathtub Row Brewery, Boxing Bear Brewery and La Cumbre Brewery, offering a variety of craft beers that embody the essence of fall.
The festivities will commence at noon with live music performances from Eryn Bent followed by Sunbender. Admission for beer drinkers is $25.
Oktoberfest attendees may also enjoy delicious German favorites from the cafe, along with a variety of lawn games. Read More
Lentini: City Managers Are Not Elected Officials
By CYNTHIA P. LENTINI
Española Resident/Community Activist
The Unsheltered Committee of the City of Española met Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. It’s sad when City representatives spend more time in denials and retaliation than on the business at hand: What to do for the unsheltered in the community.
The highlights of the meeting were not presentations of data, facts, reasonable arguments, and planning. Instead, the meeting spent an inordinate amount of time complaining about the alleged BS of social media and the City Manager’s verbal attacks against City Councilor Samuel LeDoux. Sitting back Read More
Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Ruth Helen Pratt Oct. 26
Ruth Helen Pratt surrounded by her loved ones. Courtesy photo
Community News:
The community is invited to join in honoring the life and legacy of Ruth Helen Pratt at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Drive.
She will be buried on Dec. 7 in Juniata Cemetery in Juniata, Nebr.
To read a full obituary, RSVP, and leave messages, please visit www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com. Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 12 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Streamflows in Northern New Mexico have fallen to the lowest level they have had in months. The Rio Grande at Cerro near the state border near Colorado was flowing at just 66.5 cubic-feet-per-second. The Chama River above the town of Chama was at 21.4 cubic-feet-per-second. The Pecos River was flowing at 42.3 cubic-feet-per-second.
These flows are well-below normal for this time of year. They make for good fishing, but the low water requires a stealthy approach and accurate casts.
The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this Read More
Daily Postcard: Northern Lights Color Sky Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: The Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco
Another view of the Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco
Another view of the Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco
Another view of the Northern Lights as seen Thursday night from the Main Hill and Canyon Road. Photo by Tim Pacheco Read More
White House Approves New Mexico Cybersecurity Plan
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SANTA FE — A state plan for protecting critical water and wastewater systems from cyber-attacks has received high praise and approval from the White House.
The National Security Council, Environmental Protection Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency asked all states to prepare an action plan to mitigate cybersecurity risks in water and wastewater systems. The plan was submitted by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in August and received approval in late September. The plan details Read More
2024 Los Alamos Holiday Lights Parade Is On!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District, announced today that the 2024 Holiday Lights Parade is on and will take place 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, during the WinterFest weekend.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Winter Brilliance”.
Registration for parade participants is now open at Eventbrite and closes at noon Nov. 27.
In the upcoming weeks, visit the Los Alamos WinterFest 2024 webpage on the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District website as more activities are added to the WinterFest weekend schedule, including the YMCA Read More
Pajarito Acres Annual HOA Meeting Is Sunday Oct. 20
Deer Practice Social Distancing On Lawn At LAMC
Several deer practice social distancing while lounging on the lawn this afternoon at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by George Martinez Read More
Obituary: John R. Asbridge Aug. 26, 1928 – Sept. 28, 2024
JOHN R. ASBRIDGE Aug. 26, 1928 – Sept. 28, 2024
John Robert “Jack” Asbridge, 96, of Castle Pines, Colorado passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024.
Born on August 26, 1928, in Lakeside, Montana, Jack was the beloved son of the late Vern and Emma Asbridge.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, their five children, Debbie, Karen, Mary, Gary, and Joe, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
After graduating from high school in Kalispell, Montana, in 1946, Jack joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served for three years, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
After his tour of duty, Read More
Law Abiding Horses And Riders Use Crosswalk On Diamond
Law abiding horses and riders are spotted using the crosswalk today on Diamond Drive. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More