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Undersheriff John N. Horne Has Died

Undersheriff John N. Horne

From Sheriff Marco Lucero:

It is with deep regret and sadness that I announce the passing of Los Alamos County Undersheriff John N. Horne.

Undersheriff Horne was found by his father early this afternoon in his home.

Undersheriff Horne was an honorable man who serve the community. His Christian faith was his anchor, and we know that he is being welcomed into the Kingdom.

I ask for your good thoughts and prayers for his surviving father John L. Horne to help him in his grief. Read More

Car Crashes Into Metal Fence Near NMB&T Thursday

A woman appeared to be unharmed after crashing into this metal fence Thursday morning between New Mexico Bank & Trust and Subway sandwich shop at 1370 Central Ave. She told officers at the scene that her gas pedal got stuck on carpet and she couldn’t stop. Her front tire came to rest on the hood of a black suv parked below. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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LAMS/LAHS Students Explore STEM Careers At UNM-Los Alamos

The class poses at the ‘Solar Tree’ with Ryn Herrman, standing, center, and Kelly Stewart, sitting, second from left, at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Kateri Morris/UNM-LA
 
UNM-LA News:
 
A group of students from the AVID program at Los Alamos Middle School were challenged to discover STEM career options during one week of engaging, activity-based learning related to the Early College High School program, funded by Los Alamos Public Schools and hosted at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA).
 
Participants were introduced to a variety of careers
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Bake Sale To Assist Teacher Joy Handsberry Monday

Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
A bake sale to assist LAHS teacher Joy Handsberry is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday at Los Alamos National Bank.
 
Handberry, whose cancer returned at the end of the school year is undergoing treatment once again. She is seen here (4th from left), surrounded by staff members wearing their Peace, Love and Math t-shirts at a fundraiser from her first cancer battle. The t-shirts secretly reveal a message when you look under the bottom, “Kick the C words A word.”
 
Anyone sporting the pink positivity will be happy to explain.
 
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Scenes From Art Dedication At Aquatic Center

County staff, members of the Art in Public Places (APP) Board and members of the community turned out for the dedication ceremoney for the artwork ‘Denizens of the Deep’ Thursday at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center. The artwork, created by local artist Richard Swenson, features sea creatures forged out of discarded machinery parts. Swenson donated the pieces to the aquatic center. From left: APP Board Vice Chair Jeremy Smith, former APP Board Chair Steve Foltyn, Artist Richard Swenson, APP Board Chair Susie Schillaci, County Council Chair David Izraelevitz and APP Board Member Read More

ALERT: Important Message From Los Alamos County Emergency Management

COUNTY News:

We are aware of individuals who are organizing various food and water drives for firefighters working at the Cajete fire in the Jemez Mountains. The number of phone calls and offers to assist them, as well as your response to help Los Alamos County with the evacuated animals we are receiving at the local shelter has been truly overwhelming both yesterday and today.

With the Cerro Grande and the Las Conchas fires in our history, we understand the trauma and impact that a wildfire can have on families, friends and neighbors. We all want to help.

However, we must ask for your support in allowing Read More

Cajete Fire: Los Alamos County Responds To Request From Sandoval County For Help With Displaced Animals

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Animal Shelter staff are responding to a request received overnight from the Sandoval County emergency response team to assist Animal Amigos with evacuation of animals being impacted by the Cajete Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.

Animal Shelter staff relocated animals that were being housed in the County’s shelter to the Santa Fe animal shelter this morning in preparation for intake of these evacuated animals, which are expected to be small domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits or chickens rather than large animals such as horses; however, the local stable Read More

Take A Free Ride On Summer Concert Bus Tonight!

COUNTY News:

Don’t forget! You can catch a ride to and from the Summer Concerts using the extended services provided by the DWI Planning Council and Atomic City Transit. Save the hassle and stay safe.

Route schedules and maps can be found on the ACT website: https://www.losalamosnm.us/government/departments/public_works/atomic_city_transit/

Remember – regular weekday service runs until 7 p.m., so check those schedules if you want to get there early. Read More

Art Reception At Rose Chocolatier 5 p.m. Today!

Transitions. Courtesy photo
 
ART News:
 
Rose Chocolatier is hosting a reception Friday night for Ann Greene of Los Alamos.
 
On display will be her intricate beadweavings. The show opens at 5 p.m. and Ann will be on hand to talk about her works. Please stop in and see this incredible show and meet the artist.
 
Ann moved to Los Alamos from Indianapolis in 1984 because she had fallen in love with this place. She says, “It felt like coming home.” ‘Transitions’, her beadwork on a Bell Lap Harp, is her tribute to Los Alamos.
 
She explained that “The Pajarito
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