Eyewitness Recalls Moments Before Los Alamos Plane Crash
Scene of this morning’s plane crash in Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Firefighters survey this morning’s plane crash site. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
UPDATE: The County just released a statement saying The Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) has completed its investigation at the site of the single engine plane crash that occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. today on Canyon Rim Trail just south of the Los Alamos Airport. The OMI findings have not yet been released.
Driving east past the
Education 101: It Can’t Be That Bad; What About the $8 Million in Federal Funding?
Education 101: Los Alamos Public Schools have received supplemental funding from the federal government for operating expenses since the town was created in the 1940s. The federal government fully funded the schools until 1950, when the schools became part of the New Mexico system. From 1950 to 1997, the federal government contributed 35 percent of operating costs; which had risen to $8 million by 1997. Since then, under various federal laws, the schools have received a flat $8 million Read More
Scenes From Friday’s ‘History Happy Hour’
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan chats with Bradbury Science Museum Executive Director Linda Deck during Friday evening’s ‘History Happy Hour’ at the Los Alamos Historical Museum. The event included a wine bar and Hors d’Oeuvres catered by the Dixie Girl Restaurant. The Los Alamos Historical Museum exhibits artifacts of early Pajarito Plateau dwellers as well as memorabilia from the Los Alamos Ranch School and displays from Los Alamos National Laboratory’s wartime era. Open 361 days a year and closed on major holidays. Read More
Shoppers Brave Frigid Weather at Christkindle Market
A family shops the various stalls at the Christkindle Market Saturday. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Santa keeps it local by shopping at the Christkindle Market. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Members of the Beer Co-Op try to keep warm. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Vendors take shelter from the wind and snow. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Santa makes an appearance at the market. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.comCounty: Safety Tips For Winter Driving
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Barrels of sand for public use are placed at locations that historically become icy and slick during storms, including:
- San Ildefonso South at both ends of the guardrail
- North Mesa Road east of the roundabout
- Near the end of 37th Street off of Diamond Drive
- At the
Breaking News: Plane Crashes South of Los Alamos Canyon
Los Alamos County Firefighters examine the remains of a small plane that crashed in lower Los Alamos Canyon this morning. The identification and number of victims is unknown at this time. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Fire units staged along Canyon Rim Trail this morning above the crash site across from Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Breaking News:
Sen. Tom Udall Visits NMC’s Bio Lab
Sen. Tom Udall, center, questions scientist Natalia Friedland, left, about her research on plants to be used as biofuel. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com 
Sen. Tom Udall addresses guests at a reception during his visit to the New Mexico Consortium’s Biological Laboratory and Greenhouse Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., visited the New Mexico Consortium’s Biological Research Laboratory and Greenhouse in Los Alamos Friday. The Senator toured the facility, talked with researchers and spoke to guests Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief’s ‘Welcome’ Reception Monday
Chief Dino Sgambellone
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to a reception Monday, Dec. 9 to welcome new Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone to the community.
The reception is 4-6 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Refreshments will be served. Read More
County: Free Farolito or Luminaria Sand
COUNTY News:
Each year, the Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets division provides free farolito or luminaria sand as a courtesy to residents.
Sand is now available at these locations:
- Overlook Park – in south Parking Lot
- Urban Park – in 42nd St. Parking Area
- Sullivan Field – west side of Parking Lot
- Barranca Mesa – at the end of Barranca Road at Navajo
- North Mesa – at the north end of Soccer Field Parking Lot
Residents are asked to limit the amount of sand taken to the amount needed for their holiday farolitos or luminarias.
IRS Announces 2014 Mileage Rates
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
- 56 cents per mile for business miles driven
- 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
The business, medical, and moving expense rates decrease one-half cent Read More
NMCD: Bombs Found
This suspect on a black sports motorcycle launched two explosive devices at the Albuquerque Probation and Parole office. Courtesy/NMCD
NMCD News:
A tip into the Albuquerque bomber task force, created to locate and arrest the suspect in the November Probation and Parole attacks, led investigators from New Mexico Corrections, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and Albuquerque Police Department to a property near 2nd and Rio Bravo in Albuquerque Friday night.
There officers found three explosive devices. Those devices were rendered safe by Albuquerque Read More
LANL: Natural Resource Damage Assessment Public Comment Period Extended 30 Days
LANL News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustee Council (LANL Trustee Council) announces a 30-day extension to the public comment period for the Draft LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan.
The Trustee Council released the draft assessment plan last month, followed by a public meeting about the plan. The comment period will run through Jan. 13.
The LANL Trustee Council is composed of representatives of the State of New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Santa Clara Pueblo, and the U.S. Department Read More
Letter to the Editor: Snow Removal Issue
By DEBBI MILLER
Los Alamos
I read the letter from the county reminding people to shovel their sidewalks. What about reminding the county that many of us do shovel, only to have the county come blasting down the streets and throwing snow (twice as much and about five times as heavy) back on the sidewalk?
We try very hard to keep the sidewalks clear. We live on a curvy hill, and the plows come down fast and furious and make the situation worse for those of us who do shovel … even when we wait until it has stopped snowing, as the county suggests.
I would like to remind the county to be aware of where Read More
OBITUARY: Darrell Patrick (Bosco) Hohner Aug. 17, 1932–Dec. 5, 2013
DARRELL PATRICK (BOSCO) HOHNER Aug. 17, 1932–Dec. 5, 2013
Darrell Patrick (Bosco) Hohner passed away at home in Los Alamos, N.M. on December 5, 2013. He was eighty-one years of age. He was born to Fred W. Hohner and Myrtle Hohner (Keenan) of St. John, Kansas on August 17, 1932.
Bosco moved to Los Alamos with his parents and sister, Nancy, in 1946. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1950, was active in sports, and excelled in his favorite sport of baseball. He was employed by Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and spent nearly forty years employed with the Laboratory. Bosco was also employed Read More
Scenes From 2013 Holiday Lights Parade
Atomic City Transit shined bright at this evening’s Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Elks Win First Place in 2013 Holiday Lights Parade!
The Los Alamos Elks #2083 float has won the 2013 Holiday Lights Parade held this evening on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos as part of MainStreet’s WinterFest Weekend. The Family YMCA, Los Alamos Medical Center and Monitor tied for second place. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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National Weather Service Update
Courtesy/NWSThe National Weather Service reports the following update:
Event:
Type – Upper level disturbance to bring additional snow, strong winds, and a reinforcement of colder air.
Timing – Tonight / Sunday / Monday.
Location – Snow concentrated over northern and northwestern New Mexico. Cold air will impact all of New Mexico, especially northern parts of the state.
Overview:
An upper level disturbance will move over northern New Mexico, allowing snow to spread over the northern mountains and northwest to west central portions of the state tonight through Sunday. Periods Read More
ALERT: Accident – Traffic at Standstill on Truck Route
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
A 3-vehicle accident on the truck route has brought traffic to a standstill at 6:20 p.m. today.
Los Alamos Fire Department EMS has transpoted four patients to Los Alamos Medical Center.
Los Alamos police have shut down the truck route – motorists should seek alternate routes to allow emergency responders to attend to their work at the scene.
Deputy Chief Justin Grider urges motorists to drive with extreme caution.
“The roads are very slick … please drive carefully and if you don’t absolutely need to be out on the roads tonight then please stay Read More
What Does Support for Grief and Trauma Look Like?
This week, in the wake of a tragic death by suicide of one of our high school students, Los Alamos High School marshaled all its’ resources to help support students and adults in their shock and grief. Not just counselors, but teachers and other staff, nurses, secretaries, receptionists, security guards, custodians, administrators and our community. You may wonder at the long list after counselors: aren’t they the experts? The ones who know how to help? Certainly Read More
Santa Visited CB FOX in 1982 and He’s Back!
Dave Fox gave Santa Claus (Alex Harvey) a lift in 1982 as a surprised Lois Schulte accepted a check for the Los Alamos Retirement Center. Santa is visiting CB FOX in downtown Los Alamos every Saturday until Christmas, just as he did in 1982. Courtesy/Dave Fox
