PEEC To Host Española Valley Arts & Sciences Camp 2024
Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, center, and Administrative Assistant Donovan Price, far right, present a $10,000 sponsorship at the Los Alamos Nature Center to Beth Sanchez, far left, and Jillian Rubio, center left, of Pajarito Environmental Education Center for the Española Valley Arts and Sciences Camp running June 3-7. Also pictured is Gabriela Silva of the Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center, who will be co-leading the camp. Learn more about the event at www.peecnature.org. Courtesy/PEEC
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Los Alamos Public Schools 2024 Spring Arts Festival May 9
Los Alamos County Council Okays $377 Million FY25 Budget
Los Alamos County Council from left, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Chair Denise Derkcas, Councilor Keith Lepsch, Councilor Melanee Hand, Councilor Randall Ryti, Councilor Suzie Havemann and Councilor David Reagor. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After three days of hearings and discussions, the Los Alamos County’s budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 is approved.
Tuesday night, County Council approved 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, a budget that totals $377,473,225. In addition, council approved the following: the long-range Read More
LAHS Staff Spotlight: James V. Hogue Substitute Teacher
James V. Hogue
By: Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
Fulltime Substitute Teacher Cowboy Jim, originally named James V. Hogue, was renamed by Los Alamos High School Auto Shop Teacher Scott Pomeroy because of his Western attire.
Cowboy Jim was born in Mosca, Colo., and moved with his family to Dallas, Texas where his parents bought 50 acres of farmland. He lived there from 2nd until 11th grade. After that, he moved to Missouri and went to college at Missouri State University. Cowboy Jim then migrated to Chama where he worked with some Cajuns and learned how they talk. He also worked Read More
Demolition Underway On Former Metzger’s Gas Station
Scene of the former Metzger’s Gas Station being demolished Wednesday afternoon at 1399 Diamond Dr. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
View Wednesday morning of demolition getting underway on the former Metzger’s gas station, Morning Glory Baking Company and Anderson Pharmacy on Diamond Drive across the street from Los Alamos High School. Russell Ross purchased both buildings in the fall of 2023 with the plan to demolish the buildings and prepare the property for resale. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County: Low-hanging Communication Line On Walnut Canyon Rim Trail Is Now Repaired
COUNTY News:
A low-hanging communication line on the Walnut Canyon Rim Trail, initially reported on March 31 via the Los Alamos Trails Facebook page, has been safely repaired as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.
The line, owned by Lumen Technologies, posed a hazard to hikers and bicyclists until its resolution.
The issue first came to light when the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) was alerted by posts from concerned citizens on social media. Staff reported the problem to the telecommunications company and assumed it would be quickly addressed. The County’s open space and trails Read More
Pianists Collaborate In Concert At Cathedral Basilica May 4
EunAe Lee
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Pianists Natasha Stojanovska and EunAe Lee are sharing the stage and the piano bench for their upcoming Four Hands Piano Recital Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica, 131 Cathedral Place in Santa Fe. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the church. The program will feature works by Bach, Schubert, Poulenc and Debussy.
Lee and Stojanovska met each other while pursuing their doctoral studies in piano at Northwestern University. Lee is a professor at the University of Mary and Stojanovska is a musician living in Santa Fe.
Natasha Read More
Candidates Sought For 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royal Court
COUNTY News:
Ladies and gentlemen from all over Northern New Mexico, ages 6 and up, are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair and Rodeo Court Competition at Los Alamos County.
This competition is a revamped program of the Los Alamos County Queens Court Competition, that will allow for a larger age bracket for participation, categories for males of all ages, and the removal of Los Alamos County resident requirement to compete.
Categories are the following:
Each contestant will give a formal speech before a panel of judges and compete in a horsemanship contest. Judging Read More
Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast May 7
LRG News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social, between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr.
LRG will pay for coffee and tea. Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.
Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information about this breakfast.
Pets Of The Week: Meet Bun Buns & Jito
Bun Buns is a big Mastiff marshmallow wrinklepiglet of love. She’s 8 years old and 108 lbs. of weighted blanket – this big beaut could laze around all day on the couch or a spot of sun, and sniff the afternoon away in the yard. She would like it best if she were to be the queen of the castle without anyone else to steal her thunder. Bun Buns is heartworm positive, but has started treatments and Española Humane will continue treatment at no cost to her adopter. Española Humane is open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Pkwy. in Española. Visit Española Humane here. Courtesy/EH Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Navy/LAHS Senior Signing & Swearing-in May 4
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Navy/LAHS Senior Signing & Swearing-in Ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Los Alamos High School.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Abiquiu Inn Launches Art Exhibition By Ruth Meaders
The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit with the artwork of Ruth Meaders in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu at 21120 Hwy 84 in Abiquiu. Courtesy photo
ABIQUIU INN News:
The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit with the artwork of Ruth Meaders in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu at 21120 Hwy 84 in Abiquiu. The show will run through May 31.
Meaders calls herself a feral painter, painting by instinct. She grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada and briefly studied at Nova Scotia College of Art, as well as University of Toronto. At the age of 21, she moved to Bermuda, living there for almost a decade and Read More
Daily Postcard: Iris Blooming In Jacona
Daily Postcard: Iris blooming in the garden of a residence in Jacona. Photo by Kimber Heineman Read More
Nominations Sought For New Los Alamos Living Treasures
By Ann Hayes
President
Living Treasures of Los Alamos
Do you know someone you think should be a Living Treasure of Los Alamos? Nominations will be accepted through May 31, and LTLA board will choose three new Treasures, who will be honored at a ceremony in October 2024. Nominees must be current residents of Los Alamos County.
Selection of the new Treasures will be based on letters of nomination from the public; letters should include the following information:
- In which areas did the nominee make volunteer contributions to life in Los Alamos?
- How many years has the nominee been involved in community
Life After 50: Mental Health Awareness Month-Suicide Prevention
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
The time has finally come for Champions of Youth Ambitions to embrace the difficult topic of suicide ideation, in our community.
An African proverb attributed to the Masai was the greeting of, “Kasserian Ingera”, which translates to “And how are the children?” You see “Healthy Community, Healthy Youth” is the motto we follow for our non-profit. It comes out of the research of the 40 Developmental Assets, of the Search Institute. It is essentially what children need to thrive.
The New Mexico Indicator Data and Statistics Read More
Memorial Service For Patty Louise Martin May 4
COMMUNITY News:
The will be a Memorial Service for Patty Louise Martin beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Christian Church of Los Alamos, 92 East Road.
The family welcomes all friends and students to attend.
County Council To Relocate Meetings During Early Voting
COUNTY News:
Due to early voting activities, the Los Alamos County Council will temporarily relocate its upcoming council meetings to White Rock Fire Station 3 at 129 N.M. State Road 4 until after the primary election on June 4.
The affected meeting dates are May 7, May 21 and May 28. Meetings are held at 6 p.m., and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link). Agendas are available 72 hours before the scheduled meeting and can be found via the online Legistar Calendar.
Starting June 11, council regular sessions will resume in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Read More
DALA Opens Don Quixote Ballet Friday At Smith Auditorium
Scene from ‘Don Quixote’. Photo by Jesse Martinez
Scene from ‘Don Quixote’. Photo by Jesse Martinez
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will host its second annual spring gala event, the DALA Gala Soirée, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge, prior to the opening night performance of the full-length ballet “The Tales of Don Quixote”.
Gala guests can expect an exciting and elegant evening out on the town including drinks and tapas, with presentations from DALA Artistic Staff and Board of Directors, history and behind-the-scenes about the production, opportunities to support DALA’s non-profit Read More
LAPS Encourages Community To Learn, Act & Advocate During May’s Mental Health Month
LAPS News:
May is Mental Health Month – a time of year dedicated to raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives.
It is an opportunity to take action toward protecting our own mental health and overall well-being, as well as to advocate for others and for stronger systems of care and support.
This May, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is utilizing resources from Mental Health America and focusing our efforts on encouraging everyone in the community to:
- LEARN how modern life affects mental health and about resources that can help us navigate our changing world.
- ACT by
Los Alamos Hilltopper Softball Wins Landslide Victories Over Moriarty Pintos In Doubleheader At Hope Field
Sydney Kitts slides into home plate scoring an inside-the-park home run. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Abagail DeHerrera celebrates her first home run during the game in which she fired off two home runs, three runs and four RGI’s while going 2-for-3. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Topper Softball Team won both ends of a doubleheader over the Moriarty Pintos in games played Saturday at Hope Field in White Rock.
The Toppers won the first game 13-3 and the second 13-0.
The Toppers have now won 11 straight games.
Hannah Bergemann dived Read More
