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Column: Trinity Site Construction Issues

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Thick mud flows onto Miller’s Knecht Automotive/NAPA Autoparts property at 201 Knecht St. in November. Courtesy/Clint Miller

Trinity Site Construction Issues

Column by GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post

A few weeks back, I was contacted by Sam Gardner, a local developer, about problems at the Trinity Site Smith’s Marketplace development. The issues involved alleged bad treatment of a couple of local businesses, slack enforcement of county construction policies and rude behavior toward a citizen who had a badly cracked car window from a construction truck near the site.

I decided Read More

Buy a Tree, Ski for Free or Howl at the Moon this Weekend at the Valles Caldera

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Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — A packed weekend schedule of winter fun awaits visitors to the Valles Caldera National Preserve this weekend. Visitors can cross country ski or snowshoe in the moonlight or daylight and then take home a Christmas Tree.

The first of four scheduled Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing events is this Saturday, Dec. 14. Visitors can enjoy extended hours to experience the magic of the Preserve after the sun goes down. Purchase your Skiing and Snowshoeing Permit at the Valle Grande Information Center and Gift Shop as late as 8 p.m. and enjoy the full moon, bonfires, Read More

Breaking News: Plane Crashes South of Los Alamos Canyon

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Los Alamos County Firefighters examine the remains of a small plane that crashed in lower Los Alamos Canyon this morning. The identification and number of victims is unknown at this time. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Fire units staged along Canyon Rim Trail this morning above the crash site across from Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Breaking News:

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
A plane crashed this morning in Los Alamos Canyon south of Los Alamos County Airport. Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post a
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Column: Valles Caldera National Preserve Suspends Open Hiking

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‘Temporarily Closed’ signs atop barb wire fences greet the public at the top of hiking areas on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Greg Kendall

Column by GREG KENDALL

Los Alamos Daily Post

It was incredibly disheartening news to read that the Valles Caldera National Preserve Trust Board had suspended open hiking before it even began. I looked forward to hiking up to the Caldera Rim of Canada Bonito without having to stop at the sharp barbed wire fence that carries the “Valles Caldera National Preserve – Temporarily Closed” signs. Alas, it is not to be. The staff and Trust

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Garden Club Wreath Sale Today!

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Select a holiday wreath this morning in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank. Courtesy photo

LAGC News:

The Los Alamos Garden Club is holding a Fresh Wreath Sale until noon – or sold out – today in the Los Alamos National Bank lobby.

The fresh Wreaths cost $15 or $18 with a bow. Proceeds go to provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior interested in environmental pursuits.

The professionally grown and arranged wreaths are going fast so don’t dilly dally – get over to LANB early before they are all gone. Read More

Historic Sculptures Master Plan – The Details

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Oppenheimer and Groves statues on Central Avenue in front of Fuller Lodge adorned with flowers during the 2012 County Fair. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Editor's Note: This story appeared in the April 2 edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post and provides background to the upcoming Los Alamos County Council work session discussion of the "Plans for Historic Sculptures" set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the White Rock Fire Station. Minor changes to the plan may have been made since April.

By GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post
 

The Historical Sculptures Master Plan Read More

Checkout Special School Board Meeting Videos

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Superintendent Gene Schmidt. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Los Alamos School Board held a special meeting Tuesday evening in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater to discuss reducing the work load involved with teacher evaluation procedures being developed by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The board voted 5-0 to find ways to reduce the work load on principals and teachers in regard to the new procedures. A full story of the special meeting will follow shortly in the Los Alamos Daily Post.

Also, the Los Alamos Daily Post streamed Tuesday’s Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Sept. 27

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Sponsored by www.fyila.com

Friday, Sept. 27

Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 Crossroads Bible Church (97 East Road) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
The Heart of Enchantment Quilt Show will feature quilts and fiber arts items made by Guild members and members of the Jemez Bear Paws Quilt Guild. There will be a Silent Auction and tickets available for a raffle quilt.

Los Alamos Little Theatre Presents Arsenic and Old Lace
7:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday Sept. 28

Saturday, Sept. 28

Los Alamos Heart Council’s Health Fair 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Sept. 28 Read More

LANL Briefs Media on Flood Damage

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LANL’s Dave McInroy at Friday’s media briefing describes flood damage to area canyons. McInroy stands in front of the LANL weir that he believes saved the ‘Y’ highway interchange from serious damage. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Although most Los Alamos National Laboratory facilities on mesa tops came through last week’s flooding with minimal impact, damage to canyons on and off LANL property has been extensive. During a media briefing Friday, Dave McInroy, director of LANL’s environmental correction Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Sep. 20

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Sponsored by www.fyila.com

Friday, Sep. 20

Ross Szabo, author of Behind Happy Faces – Taking Charge of Your Life 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sep. 20 at Duane Smith Auditorium
As part of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week at Los Alamos High School, Ross Szabo will speak at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Duane Smith Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Los Alamos Little Theatre Presents Arsenic and Old Lace
7:30 p.m. Fridays Sep. 20, 27 and Saturdays Sep. 21, 28
2 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 22 (1670 Nectar)

Saturday, Sep. 21

Opera on the Rocks 5 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 21 at Bandelier Juniper Campground Read More