Letter To The Editor: LA MainStreet Shouts Out Big THANK YOU To Community For ScienceFest Success
By Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet would like to shout out a big THANK YOU for the wonderful support that the community, volunteers, partners and sponsors offered throughout this year’s ScienceFest. It takes a village to make ScienceFest a success!
Staff is collecting data on attendance numbers from programming and percentage of sales increase from last year at this time. That data as well as photos will be shared shortly.
Save the date for next year: July 11-15. ScienceFest will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos County’s anniversary Read More
LAPD Releases 2017 Second Quarter Crime Statistics
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino SgambelloneCrime statistics for Los Alamos County for the second quarter of 2017 were released today by Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone. The report contains crimes against persons such as murder/homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault as well as crimes against property such as arson, burglary, larceny and auto theft.
This quarter’s report reflects two rapes and one aggravated assault. According to Cmdr. Preston Ballew, the two rape cases are still under investigation and no arrests have been Read More
Council Approves Trash And Recycling Rate Increase
During the regular County Council meeting July 11, Los Alamos resident Brady Burke, left, speaks during the public comment period regarding the proposed rate ordinance that would result in increased refuse, recycling and solid waste facility fees for commercial and residential customers. Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and Public Works Director Philo Shelton listen to Burke, who opposed the proposed rate increases and advised sending the ordinance back for further review. County Council approved the ordinance 6-1. Councilor James Chrobocinski Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
Final Agenda for the Environmental Sustainability Board meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 in room 110 the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discuss Bear Issues Regarding Trash Collection and Bear Resistant Containers
6. REPORTS
A. Chair’s Report – John Read More
Power Outage Affects 1,600 Residents Sunday
COUNTY News:
Approximately 1,600 customers experienced a power outage Sunday in Western Area (circuit 13).
The outage started at 10:08 p.m. and all power was restored by 11:10 p.m. The rest of the town may have experienced a “blink” during that time as power was being restored.
The cause appears to have been a lightning strike to a pole on Trinity Drive and 47th Street. Read More
Community Invited To Take Tennis Court Survey
LATC News:
The Los Alamos Tennis Club (LATC), is conducting a tennis court survey and working with the Los Alamos County Park’s and Recreation Board to determine tennis court requirements as noted by the tennis public.
LATC also wants to help the Los Alamos High School and Junior Varsity teams in addition to the USTA League teams get the number of courts in one location that are required.
The Survey Monkey survey has 10 questions. Anyone wishing to take the survey should send an email to directors@losalamostennis.org and they will receive an invitation to take the survey. An invitation has been Read More
County Council Holds Closed Session July 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the White Rock Fire Station.
The meeting is closed to the public.
Agenda:
1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
3. ADJOURNMENT
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ScienceFest Schedule Of Events Today!
ScienceFest News:
Schedule of ScienceFest events for Sunday, July 16:
FLIGHT OF THE ORIGAMI CRANES!
Los Alamos History Museum
Each year the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum receive thousands of donated paper cranes from around the world. Create YOUR crane to send to Japan at Culture and Collaboration: The Los Alamos/Japan Project, an exhibit on display at the Los Alamos History Museum until July 20. The Los Alamos History Museum will deliver community cranes to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August. For more information, contact Museum Director Read More
Scenes From ScienceFest 2017 At Ashley Pond Park
Los Alamos celebrated ScienceFest today at Ashley Pond Park. The event had a Ranch School theme. Canoe rides were part of the fun. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
These recent Los Alamos High School graduates competed in the Colorado Kinetic Sculpture Race in June. Their sculpture was The Manhattan Project and had a mad scientist theme. They won First Place in the Virgin (first time in the race) catagory. They plan to compete again next year. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Building molecules with marshmallows at the UNM-Los Alamos booth. Photo by Bonnie Santa Fe Mayor Elected Chair Of Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities During Meeting In Los Alamos
Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales, left, was elected the new chair of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Committee (RCLC), taking over from Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo, right, who was elected vice-chair. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero listens as LANL Deputy Director of Acquisition Services Warren Finch speaks about dollars spent with New Mexico businesses. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Committee Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Summer Concert
A young spectator listens to the music of the Peterson Brothers Band Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series kicks off the weekend festivities for Sciencefest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The community relaxes by Ashley Pond to enjoy the music performed by the Peterson Brothers Band Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Penelope and John Johnson cut a rug on the dance floor during the concert Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The audience boogies to the Peterson Brothers Band. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Holds Work Session July 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council work session is 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at White Rock Fire Station No. 3 on N.M. 4.
The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
- OPENING/ROLL CALL
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- APPRVAL OF AGENDA
- PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Briefing to Council by Mark Rayburn, Chair of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
- BUSINESS
- Presentation of Integrated Resource Plan
- Presenters: Steve Cummins, Deputy Utilities Manager
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- ADJOURNMENT
ScienceFest Schedule Of Events: Saturday July 15
ScienceFest News:
ScienceFest Schedule for Saturday July 15:
This major event celebrates the science in everyday life in hands-on, interactive experiences. Great for millennials, families and kids, ScienceFest highlights the groundbreaking science that still happens in Los Alamos. This year’s theme is “100th Anniversary of the Ranch School.” Discover Ranch School Days – without the Ranch School, the Manhattan Project would not have been located here.
Los Alamos Ashley Pond Park
10am-3pm
FREE admission
MAIN GATE PARK FESTIVAL INFORMATION BOOTH & PHOTO OPP
Main Gate
LAPD Officers In High Speed Chase
By MAIRE O’NEILLLos Alamos Police Officers were involved in a high speed pursuit Thursday afternoon, which ended in a Colorado man being apprehended in Nambe. Carl Johann Black, 37, of Colorado Springs faces several charges in connection with the chase.
It began around 1:45 p.m. when LAPD Dispatch notified Cpl. David Boe of a possible reckless driver in a silver mini-van traveling along Diamond Drive toward the mesas. Boe was unable to locate the vehicle, however, Dispatch continued to receive 911 reports indicating that the vehicle was traveling Read More
Summer Concert: Peterson Brothers Band Tonight
Playing at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos will be the Peterson Brothers Band. It’s another of the free Concert Series presented by the sponsors of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series (www.gordonssummerconcertseries.com.) The band played last summer at Rover Park in White Rock and were fantastic.
Tonight is the LA Science Fair Night that goes on all weekend. Please check out www.losalamossciencefestival.com for info. Check out www.petersonbrothersband.com and www.youtube.com to listen and read about the Brothers. Read More
Highly Anticipated Annual Los Alamos County Triathlons Return With New Junior Triathlon
COUNTY News:
Two long-standing Los Alamos County races—the 43rd Annual Los Alamos Triathlon and the 24th Annual Kids Triathlon—return Saturday, July 29 with the addition of a brand new for 2017 race, the 1st Annual Junior Triathlon.
The Los Alamos Triathlon is one of the oldest, continuously-running sprint triathlons that has a unique format of Bike-Swim-Run. It offers a challenging bike course with rolling hills, surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas. The bike leg is followed by a pool swim and ends with a run that heads north on Diamond Drive and ends at the Aquatic Center. This is a chip-timed Read More
County Councilors At Farmer’s Market July 20
COUNTY News:
Two Los Alamos County Councilors will be at the Farmer’s Market 9-11 a.m. next Thursday, July 20 to meet market-goers.
The public is welcome to stop by and visit with them about any comments or concerns.
ScienceFest Curiosity Challenge Goes Live!
ScienceFest News:
This year ScienceFest attendees will have the chance to compete with one and other in an exciting and interactive scavenger hunt.
Participants can accumulate points by completing challenges and experiencing all of the entertainment ScienceFest has to offer. The person or team with the most points at the end of the challenge will win a brand new Yeti cooler!
Joining the challenge is easy. All you’ll need to do is download the “Goosechase” app on your smartphone or tablet, and then search for the “ScienceFest Curiosity Challenge.” From there you’ll register and be all set to Read More
LAFD Ends Stage 1 Fire Restrictions At Noon Today
COUNTY News:
Fortunately, recent precipitation and milder temperatures have produced a decrease in the fire danger for Los Alamos County. The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) will lift Stage 1 restrictions today at noon.
The previous fire restrictions were based on dry conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures. Several criteria are utilized to determine when to impose or lift fire restrictions, which include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and available firefighting resources. The arrival of monsoonal moisture has eased the dry conditions Read More
ScienceFest Schedule: Friday July 14
ScienceFest News:
Today’s shedule of activities for ScienceFest 2017:
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
SCIENCEFEST CONCERT: The Peterson Brothers Band
Ashley Pond Park Stage
7-10pm
FREE admission
Fuller Lodge Lawn
Bring your family tent and sleeping bags to take advantage of this once in a life-time opportunity to camp at Fuller Lodge Lawn. Art & crafts, snacks, campfire songs and S’mores Wars!
7pm-7am
FLIGHT OF THE ORIGAMI CRANES!
Los Alamos History Museum
Each year the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and
