Scenes From ScienceFest Electric Car Show Today
From left, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Director of Interpretation Jonathan Creel, PEEC Director of Education Sandra West, PEEC Volunteer Christine Cloyd and Los Alamos County Department Public Utilities intern Tyler Mobraten man the booth for the electric car show today during Los Alamos ScienceFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A special decoration was put on the road in honor of the electric car show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Mary and Tom Chrobocinski check out the electric cars. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Summer Concert Openers Impress Crowd Friday Night
These colorful umbrellas shaded the crowd at Friday’s Secret City Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Pavilion. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Youth Performance for the Chevel Shepherd Concert featured Gabriella Salazar, a 14-year-old native Taoseña who sings in both Spanish and English. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Dressed in their summer colors, these kids enjoy each other’s company at Ashley Pond Park Friday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Gabriella Salazar and her band entertain the crowd Friday at the AshleyMeet Red Rover Author Roger Wiens At BSMA Booth During ScienceFest At Ashley Pond Park Today
Stop by the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) booth during Los Alamos ScienceFest to get a signed copy of Red Rover and meet author Roger Wiens today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Science-themed items available for purchase at the BSMA booth at Los Alamos ScienceFest today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Beverage classes available for purchase at the BSMA booth at Los Alamos ScienceFest today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPD 2019 Second Quarter Crime Statistics Show Los Alamos Remains Among Safest Communities In Nation
LAPD News:Chevel Shepherd Draws Crowd To Summer Concert
A large crowd turns out to hear singer Chevel Shepherd at the Secret City Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from Secret City Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Large Crowd Gathers For ScienceFest Concert At Pond
A large crowd is gathered for the ScienceFest Concert underway at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com 2019 Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day Activities Schedule, Trolley And Parking Map
ScienceFest Trolley and Parking Map. Courtesy/LACD
ScienceFest News:
The community is welcome to attend ScienceFest fun, all weekend long, as Discovery Day kicks off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
You may have seen some fun promotional tickets, but organizers want to make sure everyone knows that the large event in Los Alamos downtown area is free, no ticket needed! A small number of activities require fees or pre-registration to participate. You can see the entire list at www.losalamossciencefestival.com/events.
This weekend includes a variety of food vendors, inflatables, photo Read More
County Tree Trimming Underway In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Allied Tree Services, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, began this week trimming trees from around power lines on Meadow Lane and intersecting streets between Rover Boulevard to Overlook Park in White Rock.
Crews will work through this neighborhood until mid-August and then move to the Grand Canyon Drive area.
According to DPU officials, the tree trimming effort is to reduce power outages by removing branches and trees that are either too close to power lines or pose a risk of falling on power lines.
Trimming trees coupled with an aggressive Read More
Chevel Shepherd Has Arrived In Los Alamos!
Singer Chevel Shepherd arrived in Los Alamos this morning. The 17 year old was the Season 15 winner of The Voice. She will take the stage at 8 p.m. today at the Ashley Pond Pavilion as part of the Secret City Summer Concert Series. In addition to Shepherd, the show will feature singer-songwriter Eryn Bent as well as Gabriella Salazar, a 14 year old native Taoseña. Salazar will perform at 6 p.m. and Bent will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Despite being hours before the start of the concert, the lawn around Ashley Pond is already covered by camping chairs and blankets Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 15, 2019
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Mesa Public Library West Parking Lot Closure:
Crews continue adjusting manholes in Ponderosa Estates along Aspen Drive, Sumac Lane and Maple Drive. Work is scheduled to continue through the end of July. The concrete being used is a high strength mix and requires a cure time;
On The Job In Los Alamos: Canopies For ScienceFest
On the job in Los Alamos are crews setting up canopy boothes Thursday evening at Ashley Pond Park in preparation for 2019 Los Alamos ScienceFest activities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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PEEC Celebrates ScienceFest Discovery Day!
Come see the Electric Vehicle Show at Discovery Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13. PEEC is organizing this event, which is made possible by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities. PEEC also is hosting the July New Mexico PBS Science Café 2-4 p.m. Stop by to watch a segment of ‘NOVA Wonders: What’s the Universe Made Of?’ and hear from a panel of experts. Courtesy photo
Photo by Thomas GravesCommunity Development Advisory Board Meets July 15
Pebble Labs In Los Alamos Receives $4 Million Grant From State; Announces Scientific Breakthroughs
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told the crowd gathered for a press conference Tuesday at Pebble Labs in Los Alamos that she is proud to be supporting homegrown businesses like Pebble Labs that are driving innovation and cutting-edge scientific research right here in New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announcing that the state is pledging $4 million in LEDA funds to help expand Pebble Labs. Seated from left, Pebble Labs CEO Michael Harrison, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo Read More
Public Invited To Enter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles In 2019 Los Alamos ScienceFest Drone Zone Competition!
Public invited to bring drones out to Fuller Lodge Lawn 11:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 during ScienceFest Discovery Day. Courtesy/LACD
ScienceFest News:
The public is encouraged to bring their drones out to Fuller Lodge Lawn 11:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 during ScienceFest Discovery Day for an opportunity to fly in a competitive drone course and have a chance to win up to $150 in Chamber checks, good at dozens of businesses and restaurants in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Two courses will be available to the public, a Beginner and Advanced, and four prizes awarded. Due Read More
Los Alamos County Council Agrees To Investigate Ways To Curb Use Of Plastic, Styrofoam
Los Alamos resident Ann LePage presents her petition to ban the use and distribution of plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam containers during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Aven Heavner, a student at Barranca Elementary School, asks councilors to support the ban on plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam containers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comWhile Los Alamos County Council did not approve to implement a ban on the use and distribution of Read More
ScienceFest Activities Through Sunday July 14
A chemistry experiment from the American Chemical Society was on display Tuesday at the ScienceFest Kickoff Party at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District
Stilt walkers and hoolahoopers get active Tuesday at the ScienceFest Kickoff Party at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District
A couple takes a selfie with the fractal hot air balloon, Infinitude, from The Fractal Foundation provided Tuesday as part of the ScienceFest Kickoff Party at the pond. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District
Los Alamos Creative District News:
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Quorum Notice: Utilities Manager Retirement Party
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities may attend a retirement party for Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Glasco at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
A quorum of the board may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 5, To July 8, 2019
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.
MATTHEW C. PELOFSKE
July 5 at 1:01 p.m. / Police arrested Matthew C. Pelofske, 49, of Los Alamos on Alabama Avenue on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
DAVID R. MARTINEZ
July 6 at 1:30 p.m. / Police arrested David R. Martinez, 33, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on a Municipal Court Order of Commitment.
STEVEN A. STOCK
July 8 at 4:14 p.m. / Police arrested Steven Read More
Scenes From ScienceFest Kick Off Event At Pond
This year’s ScienceFest had an impressive start during its kick off event Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Los Alamos Creative District hosted the event, which featured ‘Infinitude’, a digitally printed fractual hot air balloon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
‘Infinitude’, a digitally printed fractual hot air balloon was featured during the kick off event Tuesday for ScienceFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
‘Infinitude’ draws a crowd at the kick off event Tuesday for ScienceFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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