Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Hilltoppers Golfers Earn Place At State Meet

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Henry Poston had a 78 for the day. He takes a clip shot to the green on #2. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

 

SPORTS News:

Monday, the Los Alamos Golf team played host to the Los Alamos Spring Invitational at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.

There were 11 schools represented and 83 golfers.  The boy’s team finished third with a score of 305 behind Hope Christen and St. Michael’s. The boys picked up the fourth leg at this tournament which qualified the team to go to state.

On the girls’ side, they had only three players as one player was at a track meet, so the girls played as individuals Read More

‘Topper Softball Wins April 12 Game

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Lauren Harris gets a hero’s welcome at home plate after hitting a grand slam homerun in the first inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jayde Tucker tries to put the tag on a Demon runner at home but the throw did come in time to make the tag. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos softball was looking for a win in the Wednesday, April 12, game against the Capital Jaguars, and were not disappointed. The game started out with a grand slam over the fence home run in the first inning by the short stop Lauren Harris. At the end of the first inning the score was Read More

County Council Tentatively Approves Proposed Community Services Budget

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Community Services Department Director Brian Brogan presents his proposed budget to Los Alamos County Council during its budget hearing Monday night in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the department’s $12,714,679 budget and several budget options including $20,000 for 100 columbarium units at Guaje Pines Cemetery, $65,000 for park maintenance projects, $52,000 for RV hookup at Main Gate Park with the caveat that only conduits will be installed under the asphalt, $13,500 for the Buzz Bus services during the summer concert series, $11,000 for the Buzz Bus Read More

County Council Commends Community Development Department; Tentatively Approves Proposed Budget

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Community Development Department Director ​Paul Andrus presents his proposed budget during the budget hearings Monday night in Council Chambers. The department’s budget totals $1,819,685. Council commended the work of the Community Development Department. Councilor Rick Reiss said the department had undergone a cultural shift and he described the shift as almost being historic. It seems, he added, that Los Alamos has turned a corner in becoming homeowner, business owner and contractor friendly. Councilor James Chrobocinski said, ‘You and your staff have done Read More

Council Tentatively Approves Municipal Court Budget

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Judge Alan Kirk and Administrative Assistant Juanita McNiel present the proposed budget for Los Alamos County Municipal Court during the budget hearings Monday night in Council Chambers. Council passed 7-0  to tentatively approved the base budget, which totals $564,832. They also approved an additional $9,000 to increase a 3/4 time clerk position to a fulltime position and approved removing $20,000 from the budget and allocating those funds to the Los Alamos Police Department for courtroom security. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Heather Ward’s ‘World Of Birds’ At Mesa Library

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Royal Spoonbill by Heather Ward. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Scratchboard wildlife artist Heather Ward, recently featured in Southwest Art, depicts more than five dozen species of bird in her solo exhibition, A World of Birds, at the Mesa Public Library upstairs gallery, during the month of May.

The community is invited to the opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, or stop by anytime during the month of May during regular library hours.​

Each of Ward’s meticulous drawings is accompanied by information about the species, with some even incorporating sound. Other information Read More

Nautilus To Perform At Dr. Zee Benefit Concert

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The local band, Nautilus, will perform April 21 at the Dr. Zee Benefit Concert. Courtesy Photo

COMMUNITY News:

Nautilus is one of the bands performing at the Dr. Zee Benefit Concert  5-8 p.m., April 21 at UNM-LA.

Akash Dighe, lead vocal and lead guitarist, Luc Snyder, lead guitar and rhythm, Jaymes Boe, drums, and Facundo Jaime, bass guitar, have been best friends since middle school. They are grateful to be brought together by their inseparable friendship, but also their passion for music.

Each member’s music experience varies in years, but they expressed how they each have been able to Read More

Los Alamos Nature Center Open Today

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Pasqueflowers, also known as Easter flowers, are one of the signs of spring that can be found on local trails this time of year. Stop by the Los Alamos Nature Center to find a trail and learn more about local flora and fauna. Photo by Terry Foxx

PEEC News:

This weekend is a great time to enjoy nature and the Los Alamos Nature Center can help. The nature center is open on Easter 1-4 p.m. today, Easter Sunday and the community is invited to stop by to look for signs of spring.

The Los Alamos Nature Center is open on holidays except: Thursday holidays, July 4th, Dec. 24 and 25, and Jan. 1. The nature Read More

More Scenes From Elks Egg Hunt And Wildfire 2017

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From left, Matelo Maestas, Matthew Campbell, Demitrius Sisneros, Tristan MacDonald, and Cameron Sisneros organize all their loot collected during the 2017 Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt and Wildfire event at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Jackie and Adrian Njuyen have fun at today’s egg hunt. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Matthew Slowik, Jack Councel and Helen Slowik check out the eggs they collected during today’s egg hunt. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Elks B.P.O.E #2083 Members Bill Gregory, disguised as Elroy, Read More