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Couple Introduces Oppenheimer Place Residents to Diwali

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J. Aiyeswaria and P. Kumaranand in traditional dress at Oppenheimer Place Wednesday, celebrate the Diwali festival. Aiyeswaria painted the peacock picture in the background. Courtesy Photo

Staff Report

P. Kumaranand is a Post Doc at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He and his wife J. Aiyeswaria are from India and temporary residents at Oppenheimer Place. 

The Hindu couple spoke to residents about Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated Nov 13 through Nov. 17.

For Hindus, Diwali, one of the most important festivals of the year, is popularly known as the “festival of lights.” Read More

Column: Insecurity with LANL Security Project

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ON THE MESA FACING NORTH

By Greg Kendall
 
When news broke out a few months ago that an 80-year-old nun and two retiree peace activist had defeated our nation's highest level security systems at the Y-12 site in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and had spent a leisurely evening throwing blood on the walls of a building that houses nuclear weapon components, I was glad that it had not happened here in Los Alamos. 
 
Los Alamos security had to be better – much better than the apparent joke that is security at Y-12, I thought to myself. I have now had to re-evaluate that thought.
 
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Central Park Square Teen Center Design Unveiled

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The proposed Teen Center concept image in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Architects Studio

  • Proposed Renovation Plan Cuts Project Cost By Half

Staff Report

In May 2012, the Los Alamos County Council directed staff to explore renovating and leasing existing space at Central Park Square, across from Fuller Lodge, for use as a new Teen Center. 

The proposed space will be approximately 9,500 square feet based on the earlier feasibility study. A small group of residents gathered Nov. 1 for a project update. Los Alamos Teen Center Director Michelangelo Lobato and Central Park Square owner Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov 9

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This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com

The Woman in Black: Los Alamos Little Theatre 1670 Nectar St.
7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 / 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
Kipps was traumatized by seeing the Woman in Black when he was sent to settle the estate of an old woman in a remote part of England. He has enlisted the services of an actor to help him re-enact the events, and thus exorcise his demons. You may see appearances of The Woman around town. Have you seen “The Woman in Black”? Halloween isn’t over yet. Come see this spooky ghost story, if you dare… Read More

On the Mesa Facing North: A Big Night for Local Democrats

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ON THE MESA FACING NORTH

Column by Greg Kendall
 
Los Alamos Democrats celebrated election results that were very much to their liking. A group of them were seen cheering the national, state and local wins at the new Pajarito Brewpub & Grill late Tuesday night.
 
With Obama taking the Presidency,  Martin Heinrich taking the former senate seat of Sen. Jeff Bingaman and Ben Ray Lujan returning to the House of Representatives, the national scene gave local Democrats something big to cheer about, and they did.
 
In Los Alamos, Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney, Heinrich
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Heather Wilson Addresses Los Alamos Republicans

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Republican candidates gather Sunday night at Republican Campaign Headquarters to talk with volunteers and work the phone banks to encourage people to get out and vote. From left, Los Alamos County Council candidate Steve Girrens, U.S. House District 3 candidate Jeff Byrd, U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson, Los Alamos County Clerk candidate Sharon Stover and State Representative, District 43 candidate Jim Hall. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

STAFF REPORT

U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson addressed a crowd of approximately 40 supporters gather at the Los Alamos Republican Read More

Osprey Executes Touch and Go at Los Alamos Airport

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CV-22 Osprey out of Kirtland Air Force Base flew over a Los Alamos neighborhood en route to the Los Alamos Airport on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

An Osprey touches down at the Los Alamos Airport Saturday afternoon. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

CV-22 Osprey out of Kirtland Air Force Base takes off from the Los Alamos Airport Saturday afternoon. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More

Breaking News: Main Hill Road Closed Due to Accident

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Accident on Main Hill Road. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

UPDATE 2:35 p.m. – Main Hill Road is now open for traffic in both directions.

The Main Hill Road is closed due to an accident involving an overturned car.. Early reports indicate there are no serious injuries. The Los Alamos Police Department anticipates reopening the road around 2:30 p.m. today. Police informed the Los Alamos Daily Post at the scene that witnesses said the female driver lost control, hit the side wall and rolled her vehicle while driving aggressively and passing a car.. 

Early reports indicate there Read More

Teen Loses Control of Vehicle on Canyon Road

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Skid marks map the trail traveled by an out-of-control vehicle driven by a teenager involved in a one-car crash this morning on Canyon Road. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By Greg Kendall

At approximately 8 a.m. this morning, Friday Nov. 2, a white honda accord driven by a 17-year-old Los Alamos boy hit a guard-rail while heading southbound on Canyon Road. 

No injuries were reported in the one-car accident in which the teen’s vehicle reportedly skidded across the two-lane road approximately 100 yards before spinning around and coming to a stop in front of the United Church Read More

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov. 2

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This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com

The Los Alamos Daily Post will provide live election coverage Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Get out the Vote Event – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Senate Candidate Martin Heinrich 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov 2 at Los Alamos Democratic Party Campaign Headquarters, 140 Central Park Square. Questions, call 661-9002

Varisty Football @ Sullivan Field 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 vs. Capital High School 

Dive-in Movie – Madagascar 3 7–8:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 @ Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center.  Enjoy a movie while floating in the main pool. Doors Open at Read More