Los Alamos ScienceFest Brings Science, History To Life
A participant in ScienceFest 2015 prepares his drone for flight. File photoScienceFest News:
Now in its ninth year, the Los Alamos ScienceFest is unlocking the mysteries behind the enigmatic Manhattan Project with three days of spy themed tours and activities, fascinating STEM exhibits, live music and entertainment, drone competitions, a rare hike on LANL property and much more July 14-17 in Los Alamos.
The once “secret city” of Los Alamos will unleash the mystery surrounding the Manhattan Project of World War II, beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14 with the guided New Mexico True Atomic Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 22 To June 28, 2016
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.
DANIELLE PADILLA
June 22 at 8:32 a.m. / Police arrested Danielle Padilla, 20, of San Juan at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
June 22 at 9:02 p.m. / Police arrested Jodie Frye, 57, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with failure to vaccinate dogs and cats and issued her a summons to appear in court. The police booking photo is not available. Read More
LAHS Band Practices For Parade Wednesday
COUNTY News:No Streaming Broadcast Of Council Meeting Tonight
COUNTY News:
Because of a technical repair and replacement needed for Los Alamos County’s video streaming equipment, there will be no streaming broadcast of tonight’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
This malfunction only relates to streaming – there will still be a televised broadcast on PAC 8 television, and video capture for later playback on demand should still be available and posted on the County’s website after the meeting. Read More
County, MainStreet Offer Help To Los Alamos Businesses To Attract Summer Tourists
Manhattan Project window display at CB FOX on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Manhattan Project window display at Finishing Touch in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
Manhattan Project flag window display at Finishing Touch in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and Los Alamos MainStreet are offering local businesses the opportunity to become Manhattan Project National Historical Park attractions July 14-17 during this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest.
Businesses including CB FOX and Finishing Touch have adorned their street-facing Read More
Pet Of The Week: Maggie The Cat
Maggie the cat. Courtesy photoLos Alamos ScienceFest Brings Science And History To Life With Spy Activities, Drones And Rockets July 14-17
SCIENCEFEST News:Training Reveals Marijuana Wax Lab Dangers
Props for marijuana wax lab training Monday at the LAFD training center on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comScenes From Thursday’s Nexus Installation
Workers install the Nexus statue Thursday at the Los Alamos Golf Course. The statue was moved from its previous location, at the triangle where Trinity Drive and Central Avenue diverge, to make way for a roundabout. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from Thursday’s installation of the Nexus statue at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Scene from Thursday’s installation of the Nexus statue at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from Thursday’s installation of the Nexus statue at the Read More
Councilor Column: About Our Incorporated County
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Councilor
What aspect of Los Alamos County makes us different from the city of Santa Fe and the city of Albuquerque, yet similar to the cities of San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Philadelphia and Anchorage?
The cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque reside on a portion of Santa Fe and Bernalillo counties, but San Francisco, and the rest of the list are combined city-counties, as is Los Alamos County. We are unique in this respect in New Mexico, so when I go around the state and mention that I am a Los Alamos County councilor, my fellow office holders look at Read More
‘Prince Of Bebop’ Greg Abate Plays Pond 7 p.m. Today!
‘Prince Of Bebop’ Greg Abate Plays Pond 7 p.m. Today! Courtesy photoA traveling jazz master, Greg Abate returns to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today.
Greg plays around about 225 shows a year, all over the world. He’s been dubbed the “Prince of bebop” by the Washington Post and is one of the top saxophonists in the world. His music is mostly bebop and modern jazz fusion; the sound made famous by his early influences, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Paul Desmond.
After high school in Rhode Island, Greg studied and graduated from the famed Berklee School Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 27
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
To attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings, contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information.
Children are attracted by activity and heavy equipment. For safety Read More
Scenes From Thursday’s Solar Tree Dedication
Local officials and artist Eric Thelander cut the ribbon Thursday to dedicate the new Solar Tree sculpture in the west plaza of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building on Central Avenue. Blustery weather added to the excitement of the event. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Community members begin gathering at Thursday’s dedication ceremony of the Solar Tree sculpture recently installed in the west plaza of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The Solar Tree sculpture created by artist Eric Thelander is now completely installed Read More
Public Input Sought For Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Dan McCarnChandler: Los Alamos’ Unique Form Of Government
By CHRIS CHANDLERPeople often refer to Los Alamos as unique. I sometimes think that the “uniqueness” adjective is overused. But there is one area where Los Alamos is truly unique – the structure under which we govern ourselves. The county is a H class, incorporated home rule county. By constitutional and statutory design there is no other community in the state like us.
Los Alamos County was created in 1949 from lands located in Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties. The county has a total area of approximately 110 square miles. Read More
Discovery Of Suspicious Items Dispatches Los Alamos Bomb Squad To White Rock Residence
The home where the police discovered suspicious items Wednesday at 75 Hacienda in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAPD Bomb Squad technicians, from left, Cpl. Ben Hinrichs, Sgt. Chris Ross, Cpl. Sheldon Simpson, Assistant Bomb Squad Cmdr. Oliver Morris and Bomb Squad Cmdr. Preston Ballew. Photo by Kateri Morris
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Officers were dispatched at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday to conduct a welfare check on a homeowner at 75 Hacienda in White Rock.
Upon investigation, officers located the homeowner and dispatched LAFD for a medical episode. While at Read More
Los Alamos Bomb Squad Handles Call In White Rock
LAPD News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Bomb Squad responded to a call late Wednesday afternoon at a residence on Hacienda in White Rock.
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew just told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he will release details of the call to the media later this afternoon.
Check back at ladailypost.com for the full report.
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 15 To June 21, 2016
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.
SONJA MARTINEZ
June 15 at 6:04 p.m. / Police arrested Sonja Martinez, 38, of Los Alamos near 46th Street and Yucca and charged her with Aggravated DWI: Refusal to submit to chemical testing.
RUSSELL TRUJILLO
June 15 at 8:40 p.m. / Police arrested Russell Trujillo, 41, of Hernandez near 44th Street and Sandia on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. Read More
WRMPIC Has Adjourned Sine Die
Members of the WRMPIC gather June 13 at the White Rock Branch Library for their final meeting. From left, Chair Denny Erickson, Vice Chair Tony Fox, former member Katy Korkos, Dan Saxton, standing; Laurie Hixson, standing; Vicky Carrejo and Glenn Lockhart. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
The White Rock Master Plan Implementation Advisory Committee (WRMPIC) held its final meeting June 13 at the White Rock Branch Library.
The WRMPIC served for several years as an advisory body to Los Alamos County for the purpose of achieving the economic revitalization of White Rock through implementation Read More
Letter To The Editor: Doubts About County Property Clean-Up Effort
By CHRISTINE WEAVER
