Community Winds Perform First Set Ahead of Fourth of July Downpour
The Community Winds play The Star Spangled Banner as the Los Alamos Fire Department raises the flag at Overlook Park for the Kiwanis Fourth of July event. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
People were decked out in thier 4th of July finery fr the Winds concert. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
The weather became a little iffy during the Winds concert and it was raining pretty hard by the end of the last number. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Families Cool Down at Pinon Pool
Families emerse into the cool water at Pinon Pool to escape the Fourth of July heat Wednesday. Photo by Glen Wurden Read More
A White Rock 4th … LACW Performs The Stars & Stripes Forever … Then Rain Cuts Loose on Overlook Park!
The patriotic face of the White Rock rock greeted locals and out of towners turning the corner at N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard on their way to the Fourth of July festivities at Overlook Park. Photo by Glen Wurden
A sky diver jumps from a plane and glides through the air above Overlook Park on July 4th as part of the day’s entertainment. Photo by Glen Wurden
The Los Alamos Community Winds performed The Stars & Stripes Forever as a sky diver parachutes toward the lawn at Overlook Park before an intense cloud burst sent everyone fleeing for shelter – effectively ending the holiday event. Read More
Work Continues on 15th Street
Workers construct a wooden form in which to pour concrete near 15th Street and Trinity Drive as the roadway project continues. Photo by Carol A.Clark/ladailypost Read More
Bandelier Celebrates 15 New U.S. Citizens
All stand during this morning’s Naturalization Ceremony as the U.S. and New Mexico flags are marched into Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument where 15 people from 11 countries became American citizens. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
USCIS Field Office Director Patti Reynolds, left, poses with Anne Laurent who received her certificate of citizenship at today’s naturalization ceremony. Laurent was born in Canada to British parents. She has lived in the United States since she was 4 years old. “When people ask me why I want to be an American, I answer Read More
Morning Fire Destroys Chapel at New Beginnings Fellowship Church
The state fire marshal has been called in to help Los Alamos fire investigators determine the cause of a fire this morning that destroyed the chapel at New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 112 East Road. Photo by Karen Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
A large fire broke out this morning in the chapel of the New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 112 East Road.
One firefighter was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center after a 5-inch coupling broke loose and injured his ankle as he battled the blaze.
No one else was hurt, Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said.
Grider described the scene saying Read More
Firefighters Display American Pride
Firefighters welcome residents and visitors alike on the most patriotic day of the year with an American flag flying high in the air above Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
‘Enchanted Parks’ Opening Reception Stirs Patriotism
Photographer Leslie Bucklin at the Tuesday night opening of her 195-piece exhibit, “Enchanted Parks: A Photographic Tale of Life in Our National Parks,” on display through Aug. 6 in the gallery at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photographer Leslie Bucklin discusses her work with patrons at her show’s opening Tuesday evening at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photographer Leslie Bucklin discusses her exhibit with Los Alamos County Councilor Fran Berting during Tuesday’s opening reception in the Read More
Happy Fourth of July Los Alamos!
Today is the 4th of July or Independence Day, the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Many people display the American flag on their homes.
The celebrations have deep roots in the American tradition of political freedom.
In 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence.
On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was first published two days later on Read More
Wildlife Lounges in the Neighborhood
Over the weekend, local kids discovered a Bobcat calmly relaxing in a Los Alamos backyard on a hot summer day. Photo by Connan Odom. Read More
Local Democrats Host Booth at Overlook Park Wednesday
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos July 4 Celebration at Overlook Park will still take place despite the fireworks cancellation. We invite the public to stop by our booth to meet the candidates and spend time with Los Alamos Democrats.
County Issues Community Update as LANL Enters Stage III Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News Alert:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) would like to ask the public for their continued support and assistance during Extreme Fire Danger.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory properties have entered Stage III Fire Restrictions effective July 3 and the LAFD supports their actions.
Therefore, the Los Alamos Fire Department has implemented the attached restrictions to all County owned or forested areas within Los Alamos County effective at 8 a.m. today, Tuesday July 3.
Patrols of these areas will be conducted by the LAFD and LAPD throughout the County and residents Read More
White Rock Recycling and Repaving Begins July 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Pavement Division will begin recycling and repaving work Monday, July 9 in White Rock.
The work is funded under the FY12 Pavement Preservation Program.
The following streets will be resurfaced:
In White Rock – Kilby, Donna, Garver, Connie, Cheryl, Cheryl Court, Cañada Way, Barcelona, Rover (from Carlsbad to Grand Canyon), Aragon (west of Rover), Azure and Shirlane.
Also, the following streets are scheduled for resurfacing in Los Alamos – Range Road and North Mesa Road (from Hawk Drive to just east of the Posse Lodge.)
Note: While the County anticipates recycling Read More
Public Notice: Lodgers Tax Quorum May be Present
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board may attend a “Visit with the Proprietor of Back Porch Bed & Breakfast” at 1:30 p.m., Thursday July 5 at 13 Karen Circle in White Rock.
A quorum of board members may be present, however, no action will be taken.
The event is part of the Los Alamos County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board’s mission to assess and establish ongoing communications with the County’s lodging businesses and management. Read More
Fire Department Asks Residents for Help
LAFD News:
With the current Fire Danger at EXTREME, and the anticipation of the fire danger level elevating to Stage 3 in the coming days, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is asking for the community’s help.
LAFD asks people to refrain from using fireworks, campfires or bbq’s on public land. LAFD also asks people to smoking only inside a vehicle or building during these extremely dry conditions, especially during the annual Fourth of July celebration.
Adhering to this request could prove very beneficial, not only to the fire department, but to the citizens in the entire county,
Rotary Hosts Blood Drive with United Blood Services
ROTARY News:
The members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos are partnering with United Blood Services (UBS) to host a blood drive July 12-13.
The public is invited to participate in this life-saving activity.
There is a hero inside each person ready to make a difference when others need help.
People who donate blood are heroes to those in need.
Blood Drive Details
WHEN:
- 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday July 12; and
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday July 13
WHERE:
- First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr.
APPOINTMENTS:
www.unitedbloodservices.org; log in and register; (walk-ins always welcome.)
INFORMATION:
Linda, Read More
Leslie Bucklin’s ‘Enchanted Parks’ Exhibit Opens Tuesday
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
Yellowstone Buffalo. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
A public reception for Enchanted Parks: A Photographic Tale of Life in Our National Parks by Leslie Bucklin is set for 5-7 p.m., Tuesday July 3 in the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery. Join Bucklin for a gallery walk of her work.
As the Los Alamos Historic District prepares for the possibility of becoming part of this nation’s first non-contiguous National Park, we have the opportunity to look at not only what makes our current National Parks so extraordinary, but what has always made North Central New Mexico extraordinary. Read More
Six New Firefighters Swear to Protect Community
Six new members of the Los Alamos Fire Department, Ernesto Polson, Daniel Martinez, Kenny Martinez, David Apodaca, Sam Meyersick and Nathan Sisneros, were sworn in during the Fire Recruit Academy Graduation Ceremony for Fire Recruit Class #24, Friday at the White Rock Baptist Church, 80 N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Days at the Academy can be long and difficult for individuals seeking to become firefighters with the internationally accredited Los Alamos Fire Department.
While many who attempt the school do not complete it, the LAFD on Friday Read More
June 20 Utilities Board Meeting Recap
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES News:
Talley Completes Board Term, Anderson Begins, PNM Electric Transmission Rates Rise, Conservation Plan Update and More…
Board Changes: Board Member Thurman Talley served his last Board of Public Utilities meeting June 20 and new Board Member Kevin Anderson was in attendance.
Utility Manager Report: Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith reported that environmental work at the San Juan Generating Station (SJGS) was proceeding while the PNM‐led stay continued to be considered.
On behalf of the County, the Los Alamos Department Read More
Photography & Films Coming to Local Libraries
Celebrate America’s National Parks and get into the 4th of July spirit with the opening reception of Enchanted Parks: A Photographic Tale of Life in Our National Parks, by local photographer Leslie Bucklin. 
