Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Scenes From Elks Egg Hunt And Wildfire 2017 Day

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A group of young people get ready to take their picture with the Easter Bunny during the 2017 Wildfire Elks Egg Hunt today at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Connor Hoch

A long line of families wait for their turn in the bouncy houses during today’s 2017 Wildfire Elks Egg Hunt at Ashley Pond Park. The bouncy houses were free, courtesy of First Baptist Church. Photo by Connor Hoch

Classic Air Medical offers tours of its helicopter during today’s Wildfire Elks Egg Hunt. Photo by Connor Hoch

Los Alamos Firefighters distribute bike helmets during the Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Andrea Martinez At Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry

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Dental Assistant Andrea Martinez works on a mouth guard Thursday at Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry, at 751 Trinity Dr. in the Smith’s Marketplace shopping center. Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry is a sponsor of Los Alamos Little League and supplies free mouth guards to the organization. Martinez has worked at the dentist office for almost two years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Pick It Up

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By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

Easter is my favorite holiday for several reasons: When the kids are little, Easter lasts all day. As long as you have the energy to hide the eggs, the kiddos will have energy to find them. It is more about the engagement than the gifts.

Christmas is busy, demanding, overwhelming, expensive, and then in blur of gift wrap it is over by 10 a.m., and the kids are once again waiting to be entertained … at least that was my experience any way.

Cooking for Easter is way easier than cooking for any other holiday. The ham is pretty much heat and eat, ready to go, your guests bring a few Read More

World Futures: What Do We Need?

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By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute

At the basic level, a computer is a system of switches that can be either on or off or perhaps somewhere in between.

In the off or on case, it uses binary mathematics to solve a mathematical problem. It receives input data, manipulates the switches, and outputs other data. Today the term refers to doing this process electronically even though it could be done mechanically. For an interesting side light, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Babbage#Difference_engine.

The key concept here is that the computer is an electromechanical Read More

Voters To Consider Multi-Generational Pool

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A rendering of the potential multi-generational pool. Courtesy Image ​

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
A multi-generational pool at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center is one of the projects included in the Los Alamos recreation bond. If voters pass the bond, the pool would offer features for infants to senior citizens to enjoy.
 
While all the features are conceptual at this point, Community Services Director Brian Brogan said typical characteristics for these pools include zero depth entry, water slides and lazy rivers. Also, water temperatures would run higher
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Los Alamos High School Athletes Liam Johnson And Liz Lockhart Sign Letters of Intent

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​Two of the outstanding athletes at Los Alamos High School signed letters of intent Wednesday. Liam Johnson signed to go to the University of Northern Colorado to participate in the men’s track and field program and Liz Lockhart will attend Colorado State University, Pueblo to participate in the women’s track team. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From Los Alamos Boys And Girls Tennis Matches Against Robertson

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The doubles team of Thomas Chadwick, left, chosen player of the match, and Martin Naud won their match 7-5, 6-2 Tuesday at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lauryn Anaya returns the ball in her match against Lauren Fulgenzi. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

 

SPORTS News:

 

Tuesday, the Los Alamos High School boys and girls tennis teams played matches against the Robertson tennis teams. The girl’s matches were played at the Mesa Courts and the boys were at Urban Park Courts.  

 

The Robertson tennis teams have been a dynasty in the tennis world Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 29-April 3, 2017

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges against them.

RACHEL ANN WEISS
March 29/Rachel Ann Weiss, 26, of White Rock was arrested on a District Court warrant.

 

 

 

MATTHEW HUDGINS
March 29/Matthew Hudgins, 30, of Los Alamos was arrested on a charge of battery against a household member.

 

 

 

ANDREW M. CHAVEZ
March 30/Andrew M. Chavez, 25, of Espanola was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant.

 

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Los Alamos County Unveils New Website

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Senior Web Developer Pam Justice presents the new website for Los Alamos County at Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Justice explains that the new website was necessary because the former site was 8 years old and no longer supported by Microsoft. She added that the objectives for the new site include reducing costs, improving services and improving communication. Justice showed the site’s homepage, saying, ‘It’s pretty cool.’ Several County Councilors voiced their agreement. Councilor Pete Sheehey said, ‘Good work, Pam. We’re impressed.’ Read More

Council Proclaims April As ‘Donate Life Month’

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​Kathie Walters, an organ donation recipient, accepts a proclamation declaring April ‘Donate Life Month’, from County Councilor Rick Reiss during Tuesday night’s regular County Council. ‘It’s important to acknowledge someone who has benefited from organ donations,’ Reiss said. ‘It is Kathie Walter’s birthday today and we celebrate that day with you, Kathie.’ Walters said it was the fourth birthday she has celebrated thanks to her organ transplant. She added that Tuesday also was Reiss’ birthday. Photo by Kirsten Read More