Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Build A Better World This Summer At The Library!

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The circus troupe, Clan Tynker, will peform at 6 p.m. Monday at Ashley Pond. Courtesy image 

 

LIBRARY News: 

 

As school lets out for summer, now is the perfect time for parents, caregivers, children, and teens to come to the Los Alamos County Library System and participate in all the fun of our Summer Library Club.

“We’re so happy that our Summer Library Club is back,” said Angie Manfredi, head of Youth Services. “We have worked to make the program engaging and active. Summer Library Club will encourage participants to write reviews, visit museums, Read More

Heinrich Welcomes Zuni Mountain Trails Project

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich attended the Zuni Mountain Trails Project signing ceremony. Courtesy Photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, attended the Zuni Mountain Trails Project signing ceremony. During the event, Alvin Whitehair, District Ranger from the Mt. Taylor Ranger District of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands signed the project’s Decision Notice and Findings of No Significant Impact. This represents a major milestone and begins the trail planning and construction Read More

SFNF Officials Hope To Conduct Prescribed Burns

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, are watching the weather and other factors to identify optimal windows to continue work on previously announced prescribed burns this spring.

Recently, crews completed approximately 50 acres on the French Mesa unit. If conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather, remain favorable, they may resume ignitions on that unit today. The 5,041-acre French Mesa treatment area is approximately 10 miles north of Gallina.

Check the Santa Fe National Forest Facebook page at www.facebook.com/santafeNF Read More

‘Topper Soccer School Kicks Off June 12

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A scene from a past ‘Topper Soccer School. Courtesy Photo

SPORTS News:

Do you love having fun, being active, and playing games? ​Then the ​’Topper Soccer School is the perfect experience for you! During the school, participants will be able to: 

  • Meet, receive coaching from, and play games with the actual players from the LAHS Boys Soccer program
  • Receive your very own Topper Soccer School t-shirt
  • Enjoy the beautiful June weather while getting exercise
  • Support the local LAHS Boys Soccer program in a truly meaningful way (proceeds from the Topper Soccer School will help purchase
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Letter To The Editor: Give Duties, Funding Back To Sheriff

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By Concerned Citizen
Los Alamos

I would like to thank the County Council for the reconciliation of the Sheriff’s duties and funding. There seems to be a debate of how much funding the County should return to the Sheriff’s Office. It seems that individuals responsible for trying to drive out this elected position are now in charge of determining what the Sheriff’s duties should be. This seems to be a bit of a conflict of interest, a pick and choose as you will, of those obligations the Sheriff has to the citizens of Los Alamos County. 

George Chandler raised some interesting Read More

NMDOT Announces Update To State Rail Plan

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently announced the development of an updated state Rail Plan. The 2018 Rail Plan will describe the current state of New Mexico’s rail system, articulate a strategic vision for the future of the rail system, and identify projects and funding sources to support that vision.
 
The contract to complete the Rail Plan was awarded in April. The Department anticipates that the development of the Rail Plan will continue for eighteen months, concluding in the fall of 2018.
 
In order to support the Rail Plan’s development, Read More

Stanford’s Wallstrom Is Superfly

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Los Alamos High School alumni and Stanford student Rachel Wallstrom is part of her college’s ultimate Frisbee team. Courtesy Photo ​

Stanford’s ultimate Frisbee team, Superfly. Courtesy Photo​

By RJ Montaño
Los Alamos Daily Post

Ultimate Frisbee isn’t something that comes to mind when you hear the name Stanford. It wasn’t even a known possibility for the six-year letterman for the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Cross Country team and 2016 LAHS Alum Rachel Wallstrom when she first stepped foot on the Palo Alto Campus.

“I first came across their table at the activities fair during Admit weekend. Read More

LAPS Transportation Department Celebrates End Of School Year

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Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department celebrates the end of the school year Wednesday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation staff honor retiring LAPS bus drivers John Stam, second from left, and Dianna Doughty Wednesday at LAPS Transportation. Also pictured are Chris Smith and Keith Rosenbaum. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Ernie Evans, left, and Jeff Sandoval play darts during Wednesday’s LAPS Transportation potluck. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com 

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Opera Guilds Host Concert June 18

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COMMUNITY News: 

Los Alamos and Española Valley Opera Guilds invite a the public to a concert at 2:30 p.m. June 18 at Fuller Lodge. The concert will feature apprentice signers from the Santa Fe Opera. Punch and cookies will be provided after the concert. The performance is free to guild members and there is a suggested donation of $10 for non-members. Memberships will be available for purchase and donations will be accepted.  Read More

SCAM ALERT: AG, HSD Warn About New Mexico Medicaid Program Phishing Scam

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​Attorney General Hector Balderas

STATE News:

  • Callers pose as employees of the New Mexico Medicaid program

Santa Fe – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas and Human Services Department Secretary Brent Earnest issued a joint Scam Alert to warn New Mexicans about a new scam that involves callers claiming to work for the New Mexico Medicaid program while phishing for personal and financial information. The solicitors are calling individuals several times a day and asking for their name, Social Security Number and Medicaid number. Medicaid recipients should never provide personal information Read More