People & Community

Kiwanis Club To Hold Aluminum Collection Saturday

Kiwanis Club members shown here in 2023 will be holding an aluminum collection Saturday in the parking lot at First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive near Sullivan Field. Courtesy/Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club News:

On Saturday, March 16, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will collect and buy aluminum cans to be sent for recycling.

The collection location is the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive (near Sullivan Field).

Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The community is encouraged to bring the aluminum cans they’ve had accumulating and help support the environment Read More

Los Alamos Police Seek Help Identifying ID Theft Suspect

Los Alamos Police seek the public’s assistance to identify this female identity theft suspect. Anyone who recognizes her may report details anonymously by calling L.A. Crime-Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD

Anyone who recognizes this female identity theft suspect may report details anonymously by calling L.A. Crime-Stoppers at 505.662.8282.Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Criminal Investigations Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the female in the following photographs.

LAPD detectives are investigating crimes Read More

Life After 50: Life Is Good, Really Good!

Sunday marked the first formal Adopt-A-Road Clean up. Pictured is: Board Member Deb Snow, Sci Guy Chad Lauritzen, Board Member Gabriel Vigil, friends Jeremy Herrera and his mom Della Herrera (not pictured Board Member Karen Greenfield). Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

We planned to kick off some new things as we get close to 10 weeks until Champions of Youth Ambitions turns 10. I got a little too excited to wait.

We recently celebrated the Community Asset Awards, wrapped up our collections for veteran and pet shelters delivering Read More

MIAC: Native Narratives Speaker Series Continues March 16

Julie O’ Keefe (Osage)

MIAC News:

The community is invited to join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC), 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 for another event in the Native Narratives Speaker Series featuring Julie O’ Keefe (Osage).

O’ Keefe will offer insight into Osage culture and history, especially regarding clothing. O’ Keefe was the lead Osage clothing consultant for the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon”.

This is a great opportunity to learn from someone deeply involved in preserving and sharing Indigenous narratives.

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is a museum Read More

JROMC: Free Eclipse Glasses And Talk Tonight At SALA!

LANL Fellow and astronomer Steve Becker has witnessed 13 solar eclipses across the globe. He will share information, including why they occur and how people have reacted to them; photographs and a travelogue on eclipses he has seen; and viewing tips for how to safely observe these rare and fascinating events. Courtesy/JROMC Read More

Los Alamos Co-op Market Announces Potential Closure

Los Alamos Co-op Market News:

As a Co-op, it’s easy to feel small in a world of corporate giants, but size doesn’t always determine strength. At the Los Alamos Co+op Market – Los Alamos’ only local grocer – the team has been taking on the Goliaths of the grocery industry since the store opened in 2011. With a wide selection of local products, freshly made deli foods, and affordable pricing on organic groceries, their staff continues to be a resource for excellent food that supports the community.

With the changes in shopping habits of customers brought on by COVID and the opening of a large, national Read More

LANL: New Mexico Students Invited To Apply For Free Summer Physics Camp For Young Women 2024

Women scientists and engineers of Los Alamos National Laboratory lead the two-week camp in Santa Fe. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

New Mexico middle and high school students are encouraged to apply for the free, two-week Summer Physics Camp for Young Women, taught primarily by women scientists and engineers of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, which runs June 10-21, 2024.

The application deadline is April 1, 2024.

Hosted at the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe, the camp will explore topics related to energy and energy security (reliable, affordable access to all fuels and energy Read More

Daily Postcard: Snow Falls This Morning On Pajarito

Daily Postcard: Snow falling this morning on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam

View of snow falling this morning on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam

View this morning on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/webcam Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 15-21, 2024

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for March 15-21, 2024:

Friday, March 15, 2024

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-05–24
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. Neurodiversity in Literature
  • 7 p.m. Healthy Longevity
  • 8 p.m. PAC
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Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week: Time For Action

FSG News:

SANTA FE — With the weather warming, the start of spring winds, and Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week at the end of the month, now is the time for residents of the southwest to take proactive steps against destructive wildfire.

From the desert to the bosque to the mountains, individuals and communities shouldn’t feel helpless; they can learn how to take action to protect their families, properties and communities.

What are ways to help the community prepare for all hazards and become more resilient to wildfire?

  • Communication – It is important to help your community understand
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Kiwanis Club Hears Boomtown Presentation

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Cub of Los Alamos

The Kiwanis Cub of Los Alamos was treated to a presentation at its March 3 meeting from Boomtown news outlet co-founders Stephanie Nakhleh, Minesh Bacrania and Sam McRae. They gave a look into the type of journalism they are endeavoring to bring to Los Alamos.

Bacrania, a freelance photographer, started off with introducing the group and then turning the mike over to Nakhleh who showed several Los Alamos Monitor front-page stories from 30 years ago when she was working as a beat reporter. They included a large and diverse amount of local news such as: “Rabid Read More

Beverly Neal Clinton Files For Los Alamos Council

Democrat Beverly Neal Clinton files for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council this afternoon in the Municipal Building. She explained she decided to run for council to have ‘representation from a lesser known voice, direct involvement with the community and bring positive change.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

LAPS: 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners

LAPS 2024 Regional Science Fair Award Winners. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools had 26 students compete at the 2024 Regional Science Fair held at New Mexico Highlands University.

Twenty-four students placed in their division.

Two Los Alamos High School students, Tate Plohr and Helena Welch, placed Best of Show which means they will be attending the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, Calif. in May. 

Here are the rest of the results:

Junior Animal Science 

  • 2nd Place: Andres Trujillo, Los Alamos Online Learning Academy
  • Honorable Mention: Megan
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County Parks Division Staff Receive C’YA Certificates

From left, Alex Archuleta, Ben Prada and Nate Aguilar with the Los Alamos County Parks Division, were three of 40 individuals nominated for a Community Asset Award by the Champions of Youth Ambitions organization. The reception was held Feb. 18 at Fuller Lodge. While Archuleta, Prada and Aguilar could not attend the event, their supervisor, Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta, presented the C’YA Certificates of Acknowledgement at a March 11 luncheon. Photo by Sara E. Canfield/LAC Read More

Ryn Herrmann Files For Los Alamos County Council

Democrat Ryn Herrmann files for Los Alamos County Council this afternoon at the Municipal Building. She said she decided to run for a seat on council, ‘because I am looking to serve the community after my retirement from the Chamber of Commerce and this seems like a great way to do that.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Police Swearing In Ceremony

Officers Swearing In

 

Los Alamos Police Cpl. John Harris is sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor this afternoon in Magistrate Court. He is accompanied by his family. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Newly sworn Cpl. John Harris signs paperwork to make it official. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jessi Harris pins the badge on her husband Cpl. John Harris during this afternoon’s ceremony in Magistrate Court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cpl. Jose Ted Garcia being sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor in Magistrate Court this afternoon accompanied by his wife. Photo by Read More

Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs Files For Re-Election

Los Alamos County Council incumbent Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, files for re-election this afternoon at the Municipal Building. ‘I’m running for re-election to council so I can continue to serve the people of Los Alamos County and continue working on priorities I’ve identified: housing, development, downtown revitalization and community services,’ Derkacs said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

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