Los Alamos County hosted a reception Friday afternoon to say farewell to Deputy County Manager Brian Bosshardt. After almost seven years working at Los Alamos County, Bosshardt will be moving to Bedford, Texas, to work as its city manager. He starts his new position in April. His final day with the County is March 31. From left: Brian Bosshardt’s wife, Marie Levie, Brian Bosshardt, Legal Assistant Melissa Salmon and Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson take part in the reception. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Annual Festival Spotlights Sandhill Cranes
Thousands of Sandhill Cranes flock earlier this month to the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A Sandhill Crane jumps for joy. Photo by Kirsten laskey\ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
It was an incredible social gathering. The air bubbled with inaudible conversations and the crowd was a bevy of movement. Newcomers swooped into the gathering while others rushed away. The crowd would hop, bob and weave. Further back, a line of spectators, including myself, spied on the scene through spotting scopes, camera lenses Read More
LAHS Athlete Mackenzie Alexander Competes In Crossroads Tournament
Front row from the left, Alyssa Marquez, St. Pius X High School; Allie Lackner, St. Pius X High School; Kaylee Maxon, Monte Del Sol Charter School and Shelbi Chino, Cleveland High School. Back row from the left, Justine Litherland, Del Norte High School; Jessica Givens, St. Pius High School; Mackenzie Alexander, Los Alamos High School; Miranda Canez, Hope Christian High School and Camyrn Nelson, Sandia Prep High School. Not picture is Ellie Breeden, St. Michael’s High School. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School senior Mackenzie Alexander, who competes Read More
Court Briefs
COURT News:
Chihyeujim Kao Pleads Guitly To Assault And Battery
Chihyuejim Kao, 61, pleaded guilty to assault and battery against a family member during his arraignment in Los Alamos Magistrate Monday. Kao was arrested March 12 following a domestic disturbance at his home where according to court documents he hit the victim on the head with his palms at which point she locked herself in a room to get away. The victim told officers she hurt her ankle when she jumped to safety from a window because Kao was breaking down the door. Judge Pat Casados told Kao she wished to hear from the victim before passing Read More
Athlete Of The Week: Liam Johnson
Athlete of the Week:
Senior Liam Johnson
What do you hope to get out of playing track in high school?
Having fun with my friends and being a part of a team.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Humanities
Where do you hope to attend college and what do you want to study?
University of Northern Colorado and Sports and Exercise Science
Coach question – What makes this athlete stand out?
Liam is a very dedicated pole vaulter. He is currently fourth on the all time top 10 lists for LAHS athletes on the pole vault. He will finish the season higher and has the potential to Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 15-21, 2017
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 filed against them.
KATHY GIBBONS
March 20 / Police arrested Kathy Gibbons, 55, of Los Alamos on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
NICHOLE MARSHMarch 20 / Police arrested Nichole Marsh, 36, of Los Alamos and charged her with trafficking controlled substances, two charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled
Smart Design With Suzette: Countertops – Granite vs. Quartz
Courtesy/Suzette Fox
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
If you’ve recently shopped for new kitchen countertops, you know firsthand how many options there are today. Research says that for most people, the choices often boil down to granite or quartz. Two out of five homeowners choose one of these two surfaces. If you, too, have whittled it down to granite or quartz, here’s a quick way to learn all about their pros and cons.
Granite
Pro: It has longevity. Granite has had staying power. It is time-tested and has universal appeal. Sure, certain colors may look dated in a decade, but you generally can’t Read More
LAPD’s Operation Spring Cleaning Nets Seven Arrests
Staff Report
Seven people were arrested this morning during Operation Spring Cleaning, a drug sweep by Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD), which began around 7 a.m. and was the result of some four months of work by the department’s Criminal Investigation Division.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone confirmed that the operation was a success and there were no injuries while taking suspects into custody at several local residences.
A news release from Cmdr. Preston Ballew says personnel from New Mexico State Police, Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency assisted LAPD Read More
Radio Shack In Los Alamos Is Going Strong
Los Alamos Radio Shack Owner Bill Cabral assures the community that although the coporation may be in trouble, his store is not. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Radio Shack Corporation may be facing difficulties with bankruptcy and reorganization but the locally-owned Radio Shack store is going strong, owner Bill Cabral said.
“We’re a franchise and we’re independently, locally owned and they couldn’t close us even if they wanted to,” Cabral said.
Being independently owned means Cabral purchases inventory Read More
Physics World Features Article By Former Los Alamos Resident Jessamyn Fairfield
Jessamyn Fairfield, left. Courtesy Photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Jessamyn Fairfield, a former Los Alamos resident, strives to offer science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in a variety forms. Whether it is in the classroom at the National University of Ireland in Galway where she is employed in the physics department or through her comedy routines with Bright Club, which allows researchers to tap into their funny sides on stage, Jessamyn Fairfield works ensure STEM is accessible to everyone.
She is getting some Read More