Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

LAAC Awards $100 To Photo Winner Kelly Benner

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Photo contest judges from left, TK Thompson and Dean Carstens with photo contest winner Kelly Benner and Los Alamos Arts Council Board President Chris Monteith this morning as Benner is awarded $100  for her winning photo, ‘Luminarias’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos resident Kelly Benner is the winner of the top photo of the quarter published as a Daily Postcard in the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper. 

When she submitted her photograph, “Luminarias,” which depicts lit farolitos at the Jemez Springs Historic Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Style Your Bookshelves Like a Pro

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​By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

If you are like me, I absolutely love bookcases in a home. I dream of having a custom bookcase built around a fireplace or a library dedicated to relaxed reading. But what I do have are small bookcases that hold literary treasures, art and accessories that represent who I am.
 
Style-Defining Bookcases
Most people struggle with decorating and filling bookcases, and as time progresses, they end up asking me for advice. Your beautiful home deserves bookcases that showcase your personal style with organized arrangements of books, collectibles and
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Atomic Tumblers Earn 41 Medals … 15 Gold!

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Atomic Tumblers bring home 41 medals, including 15 gold, during the Gravitational Invitational in January in Albuquerque. Courtesy Photo ​
 
SPORTS News:
 
The Atomic Tumblers from Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) traveled to Albuquerque’s west side in January to compete in Gravitational Invitational at G Force Gymnastics. 
 
Seven teams, High Altitude of Taos, Farmington, Elite of Roswell, Albuquerque Gymnastics, Gym Magic of Las Cruces, Los Alamos School of Gymnastics and the event host G Force of Westside competed.
 
In the silver children’s division,
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Meet New County Building Official Michael Arellano

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Los Alamos County’s Chief Building Official Michael Arellano began his new job Feb. 13. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
​Los Alamos Daily Post
 

Los Alamos County’s new Chief Building Official, Michael Arellano, said working as a building official wasn’t a choice … it was fate.

 

“It was my path. I didn’t choose it. It chose me and I love it … wouldn’t have it any other way,” Arellano said.

 

Although he just started on the job Feb. 13, Arellano praised his co-workers and other County staff. “Everyone is so friendly. It’s a great Read More

Meet Los Alamos County’s New Economic Development Administrator Joan Ahlers

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Joan Ahlers is the new Economic Development Administrator for Los Alamos County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

 

Joan Ahlers landed her dream job. On Dec. 5, she started as the Economic Development Administrator for Los Alamos County.

 

Ahlers oversees the Economic Development Division, which addresses numerous issues including real estate and County property negotiations, housing and rehabilitation of existing housing issues, the new branding initiative, tourism and attractions and contracts with the local Read More

Council Okays Special Election For Recreation Bond

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County Councilor James Chrobocinski makes a motion to approve the special election for the $20 million recreation bond, which passed unanimously. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos County Council unanimously passed the resolution to hold a special election for a $20 million recreation bond during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The special election will be held May 23.

If voters approve the bond, Council anticipates utilizing up to $13.5 million of Capital Improvement Project funds in order Read More

Council Approves Brush & Bulk Collection Changes

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From left, Environmental Sustainability Board Chair John Bliss, Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule and Public Works Director Philo Shelton answer Council questions about the board’s recommendation for the brush and bulk collection program during Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

During its meeting Tuesday night, the Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved changing the way brush and bulk items are collected in this community.

Council approved the Environmental Sustainability Read More

County Council Pushes RV Park Idea Forward

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Los Alamos resident Craig Martin. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Los Alamos resident Craig Martin discusses establishing a downtown gateway RV Park during Tuesday night’s County Council meeting held in Council Chambers.

The Council unanimously approved inviting Martin and other interested individuals to work with the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Committee to further vet the idea of a RV park and include strategic tourism master planning.

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Community Development Dept. Remodel Underway

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​Workers with Santa Fe Specialties are renovating the Community Development Department’s front office today inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. CDD Director Paul Andrus decided to launch the remodel to enhance customer access to the permitting section in the front of the office. The work is expected to be completed this week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

‘Toppers Win Three District Titles, Advance To State

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Devin Atencio throws his opponent from Capital over his shoulder in his match in the District Tournament at Del Norte High School. Atencio wrestles in the 106 pound weight class. He did not win his match. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​
 
Trevor Brown makes quick work in beating his opponent from Capitol. Brown went on to win a District Championship in the 145 pound weight class. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​
 
 ​​Coach James Hatt offers encouragement to Lewis Harvey in his match against a tough component from Del Norte in the 138 pound weight class.
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