Carol A. Clark

Middle School Project Moves Forward

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Los Alamos Middle School construction is slated for completion August 2013. Courtesy/LAPS

By Kirsten Laskey

The construction project at Los Alamos Middle School hit a snag, but is now moving forward.

The Los Alamos Public School Board learned Tuesday night that the project was put on ice last week after contractor Bradbury Stamms filed a protest.

Board member Dawn Venhaus explained to the Los Alamos Daily Post that during a bid process, bidders are allowed to protest if they feel something is unfair.

She said Bradbury Stamms was concerned over the “extra-points” that the New Mexico Taxation Read More

Baby Goats and Councilors Invigorate Farmers’ Market

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A baby goat draws attention in front of the Old Windmill Farms booth at Thursday’s Farmers’ Market. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Joyce Nichols and her grandson Ean chat with County Council Chair Sharon Stover. County  Council members were at the Farmers’ Market Thursday morning greeting residents and answering questions. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Andrea Anderson of Los Alamos feeds a baby goat underneath the Old Windmill Farms tent at the Farmer’s Market. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Mike Lyon of Los Alamos Read More

Continued Drought Forces Stage II Fire Restrictions Effective Today

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LAFD News:

STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS

PROHIBITIONS:

  • Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or stove fire.
  • Smoking.
  • Using fireworks, explosives or other incendiary devices.
  • Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, is prohibited.
  • Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.
  • Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
  • Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads on federal
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Students Help Peers Through Teen Court

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Preparing for a Teen Court session are from left, Cpl. Sheldon Simpson, “Judge” Toni Batha and “defense attorneys” Rachel Pierce, Maura Taylor and Clohe Henson. Photo by Carol A. Clark
 
By Carol A. Clark
 
“The honorable” Toni Batha, her judicial black robe billowing about her, presided over a recent Los Alamos Teen Court hearing.
 
This is the second year that the Los Alamos High School junior has volunteered her time at the local court.
 
“It’s really a great learning experience,” Batha said of helping her peers.
 
LAHS Senior Vanessa Duran
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LA Skateboard Competition Set for June 23

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The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the LA Skateboard Competition at 11 a.m., Saturday June 23 at the Los Alamos Skate Park. 

The competition consists of Two 90-Second Runs in the Park and an Ollie Competition. 

Following the events will be a demonstration from the BZ Skate Team from Beyond Waves in Albuquerque.

Fees are $5 pre-registration and $8 on-site registration the day of the competition. 

Registration forms are available at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center or online at www.losalamosnm.us. 

Contact the Recreation Division at 662-8173 or lacrec@nm.us Read More

Los Alamos Students Tour England

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Eleven students from Los Alamos continue their educational tour of Europe with a vist to Tower Bridge in London. Completed in 1894, Tower Bridge was instantly hailed as a London icon and one of the great engineering marvels of its age. Photo by Lynn Ovaska

The recent high school graduates spend time at the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster, popularly known as Westminster Abbey in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. The church opened in 1090, is 225 feet tall and visited by more than one million people each year. Courtesy photo

The students travel to Circus Piccadilly Circus Read More

Police Probe Jamie Lee Ireland Death

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Los Alamos Police Department News:

On May 20, the Consolidated Dispatch Center received a call that 28-year-old Jamie Ireland of Los Alamos had sustained injuries after an accidental fall at 802 9th St.

Los Alamos Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and transported Ireland to Los Alamos Medical Center.

Ireland was subsequently transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe.

On May 21, the Los Alamos Police Department was notified by personnel at St. Vincent’s that the injuries sustained by Ireland were serious and potentially fatal.

Ireland subsequently died May

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Russian Delegates Visit State Capitol

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The Russian delegates visiting Los Alamos from Sarov this week listen as Rep. Jim Hall of White Rock talks about the workings of state government with Lt. Gov. John Sanchez at the State Capitol in Santa Fe Wednesday. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Rep. Jim Hall, R-Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties receives a small token of gratitude from the Russian delegates on the House floor. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

The delegates take a tour of the Capitol building. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Maura Shelden takes a picture of the group as they tour the Capitol. Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Search Underway for Black Bear Whose Claws Grazed Juvenile’s Neck at Bandelier

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Photo of a North American Black Bear. Courtesy photo

At approximately 4 a.m. today, a black bear swatted at a tent occupied by a sleeping juvenile who was camping with family at Ponderosa Campground.

The tent was torn, and the bear’s claws grazed the back of the juvenile’s neck, causing a minor abrasive injury.

The family immediately left the campground and National Park Service (NPS) Rangers were informed later this morning.

Bandelier National Monument Superintendent Jason Lott announced that effective immediately, Ponderosa Group Campground will be closed for up to 10 days, pending capture Read More

Deer Collides with Car Near Golf Course

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A deer jumped out in front of this hatchback sedan this evening on Diamond Drive causing extensive damage. The deer lost his life in the collision. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

By Carol A. Clark

The driver of a small hatchback sedan collided with a deer at about 6 p.m., today on Diamond Drive near the Los Alamos Golf Course.

“The deer jumped out in front of the car, landed on the hood and smashed into the windshield,” Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said.

The driver and a passenger are fine, Grider said, but the deer is dead.

Firefighters from Los Alamos Fire Department Engine Read More