Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Makes State Registry

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The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge garnered unanimous approval Friday for placement on the State Register of Cultural Properties. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

By Carol A. Clark

Board President Carey Grzadzinski of the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse was beaming with pride following Friday’s meeting before the New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee in Santa Fe.

“We couldn’t be happier … we received unanimous approval and the Posse Lodge is now listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties,” Grzadzinski Read More

LANB Float Takes Top Prize

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2012 FAIR & RODEO PARADE WINNERS:

Los Alamos National Bank’s float won First Place in Saturday’s 2012 Fair & Rodeo parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Katy Korkos

Los Alamos National Bank employees pass out candy to the kids watching the parade. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Shriners garnered second place. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Shriners put on a show for the crowd. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

The Tin Lizzies, complete with period costumed people, won third in the 2012 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Saturday. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More

2012 County Fair & Rodeo Parade Fills Central Avenue

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The parade passes a large crowd at Central Avenue and Main Street. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos High School Marching Band gathers to join the parade. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

The parade winds its way down Central Avenue. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

A young boy runs a hand siren on an old auxiliary fire truck. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Parade bystanders watch as the Los Alamos Daily Post news van passes by. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Sharon Stover, fourth from left, with her supporters pose for a picture Read More

Fun Ran Rampant at Friday Night Concert!

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State Rep. Jim Hall challenges Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Coordinator Katy Korkos to a race on the bouncy slide at the County’s Summer Concert at Ashey Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Jim Hall and Katy Korkos “race for pinks” on the bouncy slide. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Amanda Stoddard waits patiently for her balloon animal, created by Josh Lawyer. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Adam Wall draws a cactus with blue sky for a chalk art contest during the Gordon Summer concert. The contest was sponsored Read More

County Fair Exhibits on Display at Mesa Public Library

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Lynzee Clay won First place and Grand Champion for her award winning Jalapeños and tomatoes. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

06. Laura Johnstone takes home the Award of Merit for her apple mint. The Award of Merit was given to the horticulture entry that displayed no disease or damage and was at the peak of maturity. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Rachel Norman poses with her Lego creation “King Kong vs. Godzilla.” Rachel won first prize and the Ribbon for Reserve Grand Champion for her age group. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

There were dozens Read More

Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Band

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The Los Alamos contingent of the Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Band perform several numbers at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church after evening mass Wednesday evening. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

The Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Band played several tunes after the Wednesday evening mass, both in the Sanctuary and the Reception Hall. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

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Los Alamos Coaches Gather at Griffith Gym

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LAPS News:

More than 75 Los Alamos Public Schools coaches met Sunday, Aug. 5 at Griffith Gym to hear presentations by County Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum; Los Alamos High School Principal Sandra Warnock, Athletic Secretary Kim Smith, Athletic Director Vicki Nelms and Wade Salem from Character Matters who presented Professional Development to the coaches on the Character Matters program. Courtesy/LAPS

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Trinity Drive Curb and Gutter Work Begins Aug. 13

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) crews will begin work on a curb and gutter replacement project on westbound Trinity Drive Monday, Aug. 13.

The work area will extend from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 1.0, or from the intersection of Diamond Drive and Trinity Drive to the Ashley Pond area.

Pedestrian sidewalks along westbound Trinity Drive will be closed as crews remove and replace crumbling and damaged curb and gutters.

The project is scheduled for completion within three weeks, weather permitting.

Motorists may encounter temporary lane drops and minor delays Read More

Volunteers Needed to Repair Homes

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BUILDING KINDNESS News:

Building Kindness, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, needs volunteers to help repair homes in neighboring communities.

Be a good neighbor while learning new skills. Both skilled and unskilled volunteers welcome.

This ongoing program meets starting at 8 a.m. every Saturday at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Espanola.

However, this Saturday, Aug. 11, there will be no work scheduled so is advised to call David Canfield prior to volunteering to get on his email list for a schedule of work days.

Canfield also notifies people of carpooling opportunities, so contact Read More