Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Judge Sentences Richard Atencio

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Richard Atencio, left, was sentenced Monday in District Court. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Under the terms of a plea bargain in the First Judicial District Court Monday, Richard Atencio pleaded no contest to charges of larceny and attempting to tamper with evidence in connection with a Los Alamos National Laboratory property theft case from 2015.

Atencio was accused of stealing lab property valued at more than $2,500 and less than $20,000. Judge T. Glenn Ellington handed Atencio a 364-day suspended sentence for each charge with each Read More

Jewish Community Celebrates Passover

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Staff Report

Passover this year will be celebrated April 10-18 in the United States and throughout the world.

The first Seder is April 10 after nightfall, and the second Seder is April 11 after nightfall. Passover is celebrated by eating matzah (unleaven bread) and maror (bitter herbs). For the duration of the eight (or seven days in Israel) of Passover, chametz (leaven) is strictly avoided.

What Is Passover?

The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10-18, 2017.

It commemorates the emancipation of Read More

Council Proclaims Clean Up Los Alamos Day April 29

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From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Member James Robinson, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and County Councilor Antonio Maggiore hold up a proclamation for Clean Up Los Alamos Day, which is April 29. The proclamation was made during the regular County Council meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

County Council Approves Brand Action Plan

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Jim Glover of the Idea Group of Santa Fe, left, and Dave Hayduk of HK Advertising present the Brand Action Plan Tuesday night to the County Council during its regular meeting. Council approved the Brand Action Plan 7-0. Glover defined a brand as the municipal’s reputation. Branding, he said, is managing that reputation. The essence of Los Alamos’ brand is: ‘cultivating curiousity and creating aha moments.’ The Council was impressed with the presented plan. ‘I feel we are in good hands,’ Councilor Antonio Maggiore said. Councilor James Chrobocinski Read More

Athlete Of The Week: LAHS Freshman Henry Poston

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Athlete of the Week: Los Alamos High School freshman Henry Poston. Photo by Blake Wood

SPORTS News:

Athlete Of The Week: Freshman Henry Poston:

What do you hope to get out of playing golf in high school?  

  • Win a State championship
  • NCAA golf scholarship
  • Strong friendships with teammates

What is your favorite subject in school?

  • PE

Where do you hope to attend college and what do you want to study?

  • University of Michigan
  • Business

Coach question – What makes this athlete stand out?
Henry won the Albuquerque Academy Invite against a very strong field. He is passionate about golf. As only a freshman Read More

Abe Dispennette Donates To Dr. Zee Benefit Concert

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​Abe Dispennette State Farm donated a leaf from a first edition of  the 1611 King James Pulpit Bible as well as the affidavit of originality to the silent auction, which will be held during the Dr. Zee Benefit concer 5-8 p.m. April 21 at UNM-LA. The concert organizers are grateful to those who have donated to the concert. If interested in donating or volunteering at the event, contact Kaylen Pocaterra at kpocaterra1@gmail.com. Courtesy photo Read More

Hilltoppers Softball Sweep Chargers Saturday

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Reyna Lucero was the winning pitcher in the Lady Hilltoppers 10-7 victory over Albuquerque Academy in the second game of a doubleheader April 1 at Overlook Park in White Rock.​ Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com

 

By GEORGE MORSE
Los Alamos Daily Post

The weather was cold, windy and rainy Saturday in New Mexico. Track and field meets were canceled, as well as a scheduled doubleheader between the Los Alamos High School baseball team and Albuquerque Academy. Despite the weather, the Los Alamos softball team braved the elements and played a doubleheader against Academy at Overlook Park Read More

Council Proclaims Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 2-8

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County Councilor Chris Chandler, center, presents a crime victims’ rights week proclamation to Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cpl. Adele Girmendonk during Tuesday’s Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Los Alamos County Councilor proclaimed April 2-8 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

The proclamation states that between 2015 and the first half of 2016, while violent crime in the nation increased 5.3 percent, Los Alamos experienced an 11.4 percent decrease in violent crime and property Read More

Pastor Granillo: Seeing Light

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
White Rock

Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” John 9:39 (NIV)

Eigengrau is the color that the human brain “sees” when we are in complete darkness. Apparently, it’s a shade of gray instead of black, as I would have expected. Even though no light actually exists, the brain still tells us that we “see” some light.

In a similar manner, cognitive scientists have shown that, in the absence of light, many people actually believe that they can still see their limbs as they Read More

‘Toppers Win First District Game

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Alicia Gonzales slides into third base well ahead of the ball in the first inning after hitting a triple. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Shelby Milligan runs to catch a fly ball for an out in the first inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos softball team traveled Wednesday afternoon to Albuquerque to play a district game against the Del Norte Knights softball team.

This was the ‘Toppers’ first district game and starting the season on a winning note would be a bonus. The ‘Toppers started the game by putting two quick runs on the Read More