People & Community

Gibson: Large-scale Solar Power Is Coming To Los Alamos

By ROBERT GIBSON
Chair
Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities

By late 2026, the majority of Los Alamos’s electric power will come from the sun! The County recently inked a 20-year deal to purchase power from a large photovoltaic field and battery bank to be built a few miles northwest of Farmington.

Remarkably, the new solar power will cost LESS than the coal- and gas-based power it replaces.

The project, called Foxtail Flats (the County did not name it), is being built near Farmington where it can tie into the electric transmission system formerly used by San Juan Generating Station. That Read More

LAHS Staff Spotlight: Duane Smith Manager Ryan Daly

Duane Smith Auditorium Manager Ryan Andrew Daly. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com

By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post

When we think of Star Wars we may think of the popular phrase, “May the force be with you” and legends like Yoda or Luke Skywalker. Ryan Andrew Daly is a huge Star Wars fan and a legend of his own … and he is the manager of Duane Smith Auditorium (DSA) at Los Alamos High School (LAHS).

Daly was born in Palos, Ill., and raised in Osceola, Ind. Growing up as the youngest of five children, LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody was the oldest.

Daly went to high school Read More

Santa Fe Pro Musica Announces 2024–2025 Season

Pro Musica News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Pro Musica’s 2024–2025 Season offers a distinguished selection of concerts from September through May.

In addition to their popular String Quartet Series, celebratory Holiday Bach Festival, and Baroque Holy Week concerts, Artistic Director Colin Jacobsen presents a fresh and innovative twist on Pro Musica’s acclaimed orchestra concerts. The Orchestra Series invites five featured artists as both soloists and composers—Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, Mexican singer Magos Hererra, violinist Colin Jacobsen, Wu Man, pipa, and shakuhachi player Read More

Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian

Daphne is simply ear-resistable. This dog is a good egg looking for her hoppily-ever-after home. This 2-year-old, 53 lb. confection of perfection just graduated from 8-weeks of training in Española Humane’s Paws in the Pen program at the State Penitentiary of New Mexico. Daphne’s expressive eyes and smiley face will melt you into an actual puddle of love. She has bloomed with her training, is friendly with everyone, and loves to play with other dogs. Apply for Daphne on the Española Humane website so they can schedule a meet and greet Daphne goes home potty, leash and crate trained with a whole Read More

Santa Fe Film Festival Celebrates 24 Years

SFFF News:

The 24th annual Santa Fe Film Festival (SFFF) will take place April 25-28, and is set to provide an exhilarating experience for moviegoers, boasting an impressive line-up of films from notable filmmakers and welcoming esteemed honorees.

More than 100 features and short films will screen throughout the festival weekend, chosen from thousands of submissions, with most filmmakers confirmed to attend.

The 501(c)(3) non-profit festival organization again brings together a unique collection of feature and short films, championing those that make a difference, living up to its Read More

Sgt. Chris Ross: A Los Alamos Police Officer’s Story

Ofc. Chris Ross

By Andy McBride
Los Alamos Daily Post
Student Reporter

When we think of police, we usually think of these big crazy people who  chase you down on the highway for speeding. We think of our laws, we might also think that they are all fat because they go to the doughnut shop.

Well, this officer’s story might make you start judging differently. He is your everyday officer one may see on patrol or around town. His name is Sgt. Chris Ross and he is in charge of the School Resource Officers (SRO) at Los Alamos Public Schools. Ross was born and raised in San Diego, Calif., and grew up within a large Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast April 2

LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday April 2 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.

More information about the LRG can be found here: website. Read More

Council Proclaims Friday ‘National Vietnam War Veterans Day In Los Alamos County’

Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti presents a proclamation designating March 29, 2024 as ‘National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County’ to Linda Carol Alt, chapter regent of the Valle Grande Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

Staff Report:

Los Alamos County Council presented during its meeting Tuesday night a proclamation designating   March 29, 2024 as “National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County”.

Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was officially Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 29-April 4, 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 29- April 4:

Friday, March 29, 2024

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-26–24
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. A Chat with Glendora
  • 6:30 p.m. White House Chronicles
  • 7 p.m. Chamber
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Wizard Karaoke Helps Everyone Become Rock Stars

Wizard Karaoke Co-owner Mike Stearns, left, and Disc Jockey Eli Madrid aka ‘Betty Malefique’ host karaoke night recently at the American Legion in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Mike Stearns has done it all – disc jockey at radio stations, sports reporter and publisher at newspapers, a Naval religious programmer, Methodist minister and now karaoke business owner.

Stearns opened Wizard Karaoke in 2019 but then hit pause during the pandemict. Now that the pandemic has subsided, it is time to turn up the music.

Stearns and his team Read More

Lasses And Lads Of Enchantment & Santa Fe Harmonizers Sing At Mary Ester Gonzales Senior Center

The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment from Los Alamos joined the Santa Fe Harmonizers on Friday as they sang during lunch at the Mary Ester Gonzales Senior Center. Courtesy/Bernadette Lauritzen

After the presentation, the chorus sang a song just to Retired Senior Volunteer Coordinator Mona Baca to thank her for photographing the chorus. Baca was overwhelmed with the kindness and said, ‘This moment will be with me forever.’ Courtesy/Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

Plumbing Issue Closes Betty Ehart Senior Center Today

COUNTY News:

Officials with the Betty Ehart Senior Center announced an unexpected closure for today, March 27, due to plumbing issues. The decision to close the facility temporarily is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of community members and staff.

Senior Center staff will deliver meals as scheduled to those already registered for home deliveries.

Efforts are underway to repair the plumbing issues so that the facility can reopen as soon as possible once it is safe and practical.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our members and the community,” Read More

Emergency Road Closure Underway On 37th Street

Map showing section of 37th Street closed to through traffic this morning for an emergency repair to a leaking water line. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) closed a section of 37th Street to through traffic this morning for an emergency repair to a leaking water line.

The closure affects the stretch between Villa Street and Urban Street. (For clarity, 37th Street becomes 35th Street just before Urban Street.)

Drivers in the area should expect the closure to last until 4 p.m. today. Read More

SFCC Celebrates Community College Month In April

SFCC CEA Open House during 2023 Greenhouse Tour. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will celebrate National Community College Month in April. The month-long celebration recognizes the vital role that community colleges play in building the local workforce and the economy.

SFCC invites the public to celebrate with SFCC by attending an event, visiting the campus or enrolling in a class. Many April events highlight the college’s role in the community. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ccmonth/ to learn more. The campus (6401 Richards Avenue) reopens April 2 following Read More

2024 Artist-In-Residence Program At Valles Caldera

Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) invites artists from all creative disciplines and genres to apply for the 2024 Artist-In-Residence program.

Artists that are part of Valles Caldera’s AIR program participate in a two-or three-week residency in a historic lodge during the summer months.

Valles Caldera National Preserve is one of more than 50 NPS sites that currently host an Artist-In-Residence program.

Application period for the summer 2024 program will open April 1, 2024.

Click here for program information on the Valles Caldera website.

Help Los Amigos Read More

Daily Postcard: Early Morning View On Pajarito Mountain

Daily Postcard: The view early this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area where because of all the snow, the season is extended to April 14. The community is invited to attend Easter Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, followed by a huge Easter Egg hunt on the snow – one side for kids 7 and under; the other for 7+ with hundreds of easter eggs hidden on the slopes. Learn more here. Courtesy/PMSA Read More

Scenes From Southwest Fire Defense Helping Out VFW

Southwest Fire Defense helped out the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8874 this afternoon trimming two trees on their property at 1793 Deacon St. They also helped rehang the flag pole halyard at the VFW, which had broken due to age. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com

Eric Hoffman of Southwest Fire Defense replaces the flagpole pulley and rope damaged by wind at the VFW. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com

Eric Hoffman of Southwest Fire Defense in the bucket is replacing the damaged pulley and rope on the flagpole while Alejandro Griego holds the other end from the ground. Photo by John McHale/ladaiypost.com Read More

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