Carol A. Clark

Longmire Television Series Filming This Week in Los Alamos and at the Ski Hill

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COUNTY News:

This week, Los Alamos residents will see those familiar yellow and black signs guiding film talent and production crews through town to base camps and film sites within the County.

These signs will post the letters “LM”—for Longmire, The hour-long drama series from Warner Horizon Television, which began filming in March of this year in Santa Fe, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas.

Filming is scheduled to begin tomorrow through Thursday at private homes in Los Alamos and at the Ski Hill.

Longmire stars Robert Taylor (The Matrix), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), Lou Diamond Read More

Vehicle Rollover Shuts Down East Road

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A white van on Central Avenue attempted to enter East Road at about 2:15 p.m. today when it struck a Toyota 4 Runner, causing it to flip over and land on its side on East Road. Police report that injuries of the parties involved were minor and no one needed to be transported to Los Alamos Medical Center. The roadway is opening back up to traffic. Courtesy photo Read More

Power Outage Affects About 300 Local Customers

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DPU News:

Power was interrupted to North Mesa beginning at 9:18 a.m., Tuesday according to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.

An electric line operations crew caused a brief power outage to North Mesa while preparing to perform a 700-foot, 3-phase cable pull near the base of Pueblo Canyon.

About 300 customers were affected. Power outage status and notifications were provided to customers by 311 Customer Care Center staff and to online customers and cell phones via DPU’s Facebook and Twitter.

Power was restored to the area within about 20 minutes.

The 700-foot underground cable Read More

Heinrich Visits Local Teachers Union Officials

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U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, center, visited with Vice President Ryan Ross of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees and LAFSE President Ellen Mills of Los Alamos at the American Federation of Teachers-New Mexico offices in Albuquerque Saturday. The AFT-NM endorsed Heinrich, a Democrat, who is running against Republican Heather Wilson for the United States Senate seat of retiring Sen. Jeff Bingaman. Courtesy photo. Read More

County’s Summer Concert Series Features Chuck Prophet Friday at the Pajarito Ski Area

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Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express play Friday night at Pajarito Ski Area for the County’s Summer Concert Series. Courtesy photo

By Russ Gordon

You should catch the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series at the Pajarito Ski Area this Friday, June 29.

We’ve had some fabulous concerts this season and this week we’re not backing down.

Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express from San Francisco is an amazing band!

I believe almost everyone will enjoy this show. I say “almost” because Chuck did leave Whittier, Calif., right after high school graduation and hit the road with what was to become Read More

ECA Testifying Today in Washington in Support of Manhattan Project National Historical Park Project

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U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filled in at a hearing today for National Parks Subcommittee Chair Mark Udall of Colorado who was fighting wildfires back home. Courtesy/ECA

ECA News:

The Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) will testify today before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, United States Senate, in support of S.3300, a bill to establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico and Hanford, Washington. ECA supports establishing Read More

Officials Break Ground on Interagency Fire Center at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s TA-49

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Dignitaries broke ground Tuesday morning on an Interagency Fire Center at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Technical Area-49. The 6,400 square foot facility will serve as a joint coordination and response center for fire events around the area. From left, Ray Todd, associate regional director for Facilities and Lands for National Park Service Intermountain Region; Rebecca Montoya, field representative for Sen. Jeff Bingaman; Kevin Smith, manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Site Office; Sharon Stover, chair of the Los Alamos County Council; Read More

Rotary Inducts New Members and Announces New Executive Board and Paul Harris Fellowship Recipients

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At right, Assistant Rotary Governor Lleta Scoggins, from the Rotary Club of Santa Fe, inducted new members into Rotary Club of Los Alamos during a special ceremony Tuesday evening at the Posse Lodge. From left, Rotarian Skip King who sponsored new member Carl Thornton, new memberinductee Harold “Hal” Davis and his wife and sponsor, Rotarian Anne Davis. Photo by Gil Butler

Incoming President Linda Hull, center, of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, introduces members of the Executive Board for the new Rotary year starting July 1. Outgoing President Thurman Talley and his wife Gaye are seated at the Read More

Satch Cowan Trail Receives Unanimous Approval

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County Council’s unanimous decision to name a tributary trail in Quemazon after beloved Los Alamos resident Satch Cowan clearly pleased the audience at Tuesday ‘s Council meeting. From left, Barbara Calef, Becky Shankland and Barbara Lemmick each spoke to Council about how important Cowan was to promoting local trails and inspiring younger residents to embrace the outdoor activity. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By Carol A. Clark

Applause broke out as Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night unanimously approved naming a trail in the Quemazon Nature Trail Complex Read More

Council Commends County Administrator Harry Burgess for his Strong Leadership Skills

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Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess has earned the unanimous respect of all seven Los Alamos County Councilors for his strong leadership skills. Councilors praised Burgess during Tuesday’s County Council meeting for his demonstrated ability to find effective solutions to complex issues facing the County. Council granted Burgess a 3 percent salary increase effective next month. Council also granted a 3 percent raise to Manager John Arrowsmith of the Department of Public Utilities. The Board of Public Utilities, which governs the DPU, wrote a letter to Council stating Read More