Celebrate Women In Science … Vote For Favorite
Cast a ballot at Mesa Public Library for your favorite woman in science. Photo by Katy Korkos
LIBRARY News:
Who’s your favorite woman scientist? Is it Grace Hopper, or Ada Lovelace, or maybe you call her Mom? At the Los Alamos County Libraries, we’re celebrating Ada Lovelace Day with a week of programs for kids and adults, Oct. 12 through 16, and we’re going to name a public computer after your favorite woman scientist.
“A library patron brought to our attention that not one of our computers was named after a female scientist,” Reference Librarian Liza Rivera said.
The library nicknames the computers Read More
Los Alamos Artist Featured At New Mexico State Fair Gathering Of Counties
Steve Kopelman, Sharon Stover, Frank Blackwell, Bill Lee, Chuck Brown and Dan Mourning gather together Sept. 17 at the annual Gathering of Counties Day at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy photo
NMAC President Sharon Stover, left, with Los Alamos artist Janice Parker Muir hold the water color painting by Parker Muir that she donated to the State Fair Commission and it will be displayed permanently at the State Fair. Photo by Adriana Ortiz
NMAC News:
- A New Mexico State Fair and NMAC joint celebration
For the past 12 years, the New Mexico State Fair has partnered with the New Mexico Association Read More
Los Alamos Police Collect 312 Pounds Of Old Prescriptions During Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day
The Los Alamos Police Department collection site set up Saturday near the patio at Smith’s Maketplace. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD Evidence Technician Anthony Lucero assists a citizen with a drop off. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department collected 312 pounds of unwanted and unused prescriptions during Saturday’s drug take back day.
The total collection amount was from drop offs made to the LAPD drug box located in the police station lobby at the Judicial Complex and the two collection sites in Los Alamos and White Rock.
“This National Initiative to take controlled prescriptions Read More
Home Renewal Program Launches In January 2016
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP), in conjunction with Los Alamos County, will begin accepting applications for its Home Renewal Program (HRP) in January 2016. The program enables income-qualified homeowners to improve their homes to increase comfort, safety, and livability without adding to monthly expenses.
“In addition to providing financing for needed improvements, HRP helps homeowners find licensed contractors to complete work according to a project scope created by LAHP and the homeowner,” explains LAHP Executive Director Steve Brugger. “LAHP staff also Read More
Police Seek Public’s Assistance To Locate Suspect In Friday’s Theft At Los Alamos Historical Museum
William Ryan Skelton. File photo
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for the person believed to be responsible for Friday’s incident at the Los Alamos Historical Museum.
William Ryan Skelton, 30, is wanted on charges of larceny and criminal damage to property near Bathtub Row in Los Alamos.
The suspect was last seen driving a blue 1994 single cab Toyota truck with New Mexico plate NGM286.
Police are asking citizens to call Crimestoppers at 505.662.8282 with information on this case or to report the whereabouts of Skelton.
Atomic City Transit Bus And Pickup Collide On NM 4
An Atomic City Transit (ACT) “Dial a Ride” bus was involved in an accident at about 6:40 a.m. today on N.M. 4 near White Rock. The bus was carrying two passengers and no injuries were reported, however the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with unknown injuries. A County spokesperson said that the ACT bus driver took evasive action to avoid a near head on collision with the pickup. The shoulder was soft and the bus rolled onto its side. The road was closed to clear the accident but has re-opened now. Police said the exact cause of the accident Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2015
LAPD News:
ELSIE FERNANDEZSept. 23 at 10:13 a.m. / Police arrested Elsie Fernandez, 36, of Ojo Caliente on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Sept. 23 at 3:40 p.m. / Police arrested Mario Sanchez, 27, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant. Police booking photo is not available.
SHAWN LAVERY
Sept. 24 at 9:56 a.m. / Police arrested Read More
Maintenance Burn Underway In Pueblo Canyon
A maintenance burn is underway in Pueblo Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department, with the assistance of the Santa Fe National Forest, is conducting a prescribed burn on 26 acres of County open space. The area is in the upper reaches of Pueblo Canyon east of the Aquatic Center.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-dependent ecosystems. These fires mimic natural fires by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients and increasing wildlife habitat diversity.
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Los Alamos County Asks Residents To Support Property Clean Up Efforts To Combat Excessive Weed Growth & Problematic Rubbish Accumulations On Private Property
COUNTY News:
- County will ramp up code violation warnings, citations beginning later in October
Staff in Los Alamos County’s Building Safety Division, in partnership with the Los Alamos Fire Department, are urgently asking citizens to help address property-related issues such as weed overgrowth, excessive rubbish, and rodent issues being found on private properties around the County.
With plentiful summer rainfall, weed growth on private property – especially along sidewalks – is at an all-time high (no pun intended). County crews are busy addressing excessive vegetation along County Read More
Businesses Remain Open During Road Work On Sherwood Boulevard In White Rock
Roadway construction continues on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. Motorists are traveling on new paved asphalt as demolition continues on the east side and construction is completed on the west side. Southbound traffic on Sherwood are urged to pay attention to traffic signals. Large equipment and trucks are visible in the area throughout the project. ALL BUSINESS ARE OPEN and accessible from Sherwood during the road work as well as the library. Northbound traffic is closed at Aztec while pavement is completed on the east side. RMCI continues subgrade preparation for sidewalks, utility Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 28
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has released the Road Construction Update for the week of Sept. 28.
For more information about the projects listed below, 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.
Public Works Projects:
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Major roadway and utility work on all streets is now substantially complete. Remaining work Read More
Endangered Local Wildlife Talk At Nature Center
Author and environmentalist Micheal Dax. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
How many endangered or threated animals call the Pajarito Plateau home?
Michael Dax from the Defenders of Wildlife will be at the nature center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 to talk about the endangered species in the local area and reveal how to help protect the current biodiversity.
New Mexico is home to 118 animals listed as threatened and endangered. In many cases, scientists do not fully understand the animal or how the ecosystem will change if it becomes extinct. This talk is part of a national outreach effort by Defenders of Read More
Los Alamos American Foundation For Suicide Prevention ‘Out of Darkness Walk Day’ Sept. 26
Following up on the Sept. 8 County Council proclamation of Saturday, Sept. 26 as the ‘Out of Darkness Walk Day’, Randi Simmons for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention assembles supporters at East Park in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Official Proclamation:
WHEREAS: in the State of New Mexico, 442 deaths occurred by suicide which account for 2.4% of all manners of death; and
WHEREAS: in Los Alamos County alone, suicide accounted for 20% of all manners of death, New Mexico ranks fourth in our nation; and
WHEREAS: it is estimated that 4.73 million Read More
Supermoon Eclipse Observation At PEEC Sunday
Supermoon. Courtesy/space.com
PEEC News:
Starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is bringing out the telescopes to observea lunar eclipse from the Los Alamos Nature Center.
From the nature center, the moon will appear full as Earth passes between the sun and the moon. During the eclipse, the moon will take on a red glow from light traveling through the edges of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is termed a “supermoon” eclipse, because the moon is closer to Earth on the 27th and 28th of this month than any other time of the year.
Join PEEC’s local astronomers Read More
RPLA/LAFRW Host Constitution Day Dinner
Chairman Bill McKerley of the Republican Party of Los Alamos welcomes state and local dignitaries and guests to last Saturday’s annual Constitution Day Dinner at the Golf Course Community Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
At the head table from left, Jacqueline Chrobocinski, County Councilor James Chrobocinski, Jennifer McKerley, RPLA Chair Bill McKerley, Rep. Saira Blair, James Robinson, Mary Wilhoit and Dennis Wilhoit. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rep. Saira Blair of the West Virginia House is the youngest elected legislator Read More
Trimec And Round Up Spraying At Overlook Park And White Rock Area Parks And Fields
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division will apply Round-Up Herbicide and/or Trimec Broad Leaf Herbicide during the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 2.
Areas to be treated:
- All Overlook Park and White Rock area parks and fields
LAPD Patrol Units Have New Look
Los Alamos Police Department Fleet Manager Cpl. David Boe said the department is in the process of giving the patrol units an updated look. Every few years the department goes through this process. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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CEDD’s Anne Laurent Is Moving To Park City
Anne Laurent. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
Los Alamos County Community and Economic Development Department Director Anne Laurent has accepted a position in Park City, Utah.
“My last day (with the County) is two weeks from today,” Laurent told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning. “I’m sad but at the same time excited.”
She will conduct similar work in her role as Community Development Director in Park City. Laurent explained that her husband Steve has friends in Park City and when the position came open, it was a great opportunity for them both.
Students Meet Councilors And Learn History During Tour Of Los Alamos Farmers Market
Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson and Councilor James Chrobocinski greet Mountain Elementary School 3rd graders who were on a field trip to Thursday’s Farmers Market. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Matt Romero of Romero Farms demonstrates chile roasting to the 3rd graders during Thursday’s field trip. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Mountain 3rd graders play a quick game of chess at the farmers market. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Third graders at Thursday’s Farmers Market Field Trip appreciating local Read More
Trinity Westbound Lane Closed Sept. 24-25
COUNTY News:
Crews from Star Paving Construction will be paving 20th Street and the westbound right lane of Trinity Drive will be closed from 17th Street to 20th Street beginning 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 through 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
Pedestrians may experience a sidewalk closure and detour. All work should be completed by Friday, Sept. 25, weather permitting.
Direct questions or concerns about the work to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or send an email to lacpw@lacnm.us.
The County thanks the community for its continued patience and cooperation. Read More
