Co+op Wins 2013 Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year!
Co+op General Manager Steve Watts accepts the 2013 Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year Award. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost
COUNTY NEWS:
At the Los Alamos Chamber 50th Anniversary Celebration held Saturday, the Los Alamos Cooperative Market (Co+op) was given the 2013 Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year award.
Support for the Co+op as the 2013 Business Recycler of the Year was overwhelming as they received 83 percent of the total votes, earning the inaugural award. The Los Alamos Monitor came in second place followed by CB FOX.
“We’re excited to receive the award, Read More
Giving Puppies and Kittens as Gifts
By DR. BOB FUSELIER If you ask most children what they would like for Christmas, at some point in their young lives the answer will be a puppy or kitten. This answer has always been a difficult one for anyone trying to keep up Santa’s image.
Unlike most gifts, it can’t be simply put away in a toy box or given away to some charity after the new has worn off. And, of course, all cute puppies and kittens grow up to be not-so-cute cats and dogs with needs and concerns of their own.
Having an answer that will delay the expectation of owning a pet to a time that is more appropriate is a good start for those who Read More
Celebrate 31 Days of Exploring Nature With PEEC
Photo of snowshoers by Elena Gustafson.
PEEC News
Holiday shopping, check. Gifts wrapped, check. Cards sent, check. Travels planned, check. With so much going on in December to prepare for the holidays, it seems we can easily forget to make time to slow down and enjoy the world around us.
For that reason, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is promoting “31 Days of Exploring Nature” on the PEEC Facebook page.
Starting Dec. 1 and continuing through the end of the month, PEEC is offering suggestions for exploring and enjoying nature. These include ideas from starting a nature journal Read More
Visit Santa at HOPE Pregnancy Center Open House
HOPE News:
Visit Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at HOPE Pregnancy Center’s Open House. Get a photo taken with or without Santa, while the family enjoys holiday treats. Bring a pack of diapers and wipes as a donation toward the photo with Santa, and visit with HOPE staff and friends.
HOPE is located at 1183 Diamond Dr., Suite E, across from Los Alamos High School.
HOPE offers information and support for women facing unplanned pregnancies, free pregnancy tests, parenting classes, post-abortion counseling, and material assistance to those who need it. All Read More
Bandelier Offers Reward for Information on Elk Poaching
Courtesy photo
BANDELIER News:
Between 6:15 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, an elk was poached within Bandelier National Monument. The incident occurred along N.M. 4, west of the Sandoval and Los Alamos County Line, between mile markers 45 and 46. To someone driving past the suspect vehicle, it may have appeared to be stuck in the snow on the shoulder/ditch on the north side of the road.
Anyone who has any information they believe may be related is asked to call 505-672-3861 extension 402 or 401.
A reward is being offered for information leading Read More
Cat Found Roaming on 37th Street
Cat found Nov. 29 on 37th Street is safe at the Shelter. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
This beautiful and friendly cat was found roaming in the 1600 block of 37th St. in Los Alamos on Nov. 29. She is safe at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter.
Call the shelter at 505.662.8179 if this is your cat.
This kitten is waiting for her family to bring her home. Read More
Hive Networking Lunch Thursday
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its regular brown-bag networking lunch starting at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) Thursday at the Biolab, next to the food Co+op, 100 Entrada Dr., Room 168. Discussion will center on the questionaire the Hive recently sent out.
Contact Dave Jones for information or to schedule a presentation at 505.660.6992 or ferljones@yahoo.com.. Read More
Beware of Credit Card Scams During Holidays
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Daily Post has received information that two scams are making the rounds this holiday season. One involved a phone caller claiming to need credit card information to deliver a “medical alert kit.”
The other involved a uniformed delivery man with a basket of flowers and wine. The man required a credit card to process a small fee he said was involved with delivery of alcohol with a portable credit card machine. Later, the recipients of the “gift” discovered charges to their card they had not made.
Beware of providing credit card information to unknown persons, either Read More
Council Sends Proposed Utilities Charter Changes to Voters
County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers spoke out against proposed changes to the Charter saying, ‘A balance has been achieved by use and practice that we are upsetting here.’ PrintScreen Image/LADP
County Councilor Kristin Henderson said the changes in terms of the big picture are ‘small changes – minor reasonable steps – it’s about accountability, communications and dispute resolution.’ PrintScreen Image/LADP
Staff Report
At tonight’s County Council meeting, the Council voted 6-1 to approve action A, directing County Attorney Read More
DPU Manager Addresses Council
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith answers Council questions related to DPU assets. PrintScreen Image/LADP Read More
Council Reviews Recommendations of Utilities Charter Review Committee and Listens to Public Comment
Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities Vice Chair Timothy Neal makes the case against proposed changes to the County Charter related to the DPU during tonight’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers. PrintScreen Image/LADP
The meeting opened to public comment and local attorney George Chandler urged the Council to understand the importance of the proposed changes to the Charter and to let the people vote on those proposed changes. PrintScreen Image/LADP
Mark Jones said the proposed Charter changes should go to a vote of the people. PrintScreen Image/LADP
Staff Report
At Read More
Another New Restaurant Coming to Downtown Los Alamos!
Omar and Trisha Sanchez in front of their new restaurant opening in early 2014. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Trisha Sanchez with daughters Jenessa, 5, Nicole, 24, Syana, 7, husband Omar, and daughter Holly, 10, chat about restaurant plans with owner/qualifying broker Terry Salazar of Los Alamos Commercial Real Estate, right, and Associate Broker Michael Seivold. Son Mike Sanchez, 21, is not pictured. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Terry Salazar of Los Alamos Commercial Real Estate just helped Omar and Trisha Sanchez
Los Alamos Police Commander Faces Poaching Charges; Jailer Faces Battery with Deadly Weapon
Los Alamos Police Commander Preston Ballew
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
A citation was filed Nov. 22 in Alamogordo Magistrate Court against Los Alamos Police Commander Preston Ballew.
Ballew, 36, was charged with two counts of unlawful hunting or fishing (killing elk) and one count of vehicle travel under habitat protection act (trespassing.) Ofc. Jason Kline issued Ballew the citation Oct. 7.
Ballew is commander of the Los Alamos Bomb Squad. The Alamogordo Magistrate Court clerk said this morning that an arraignment for Ballew is scheduled for Dec. 10 in Alamogordo.
In a second Read More
Utility Work on San Ildefonso Road This Week
DPU News:
Tuit Construction will be working Wednesday through Friday on San Ildefonso South west of the Hawk Drive intersection in North Mesa.
In support of the middle school construction and to increase fire protection, Tuit will cut-in a new 12-inch water main that will cross San Ildefonso. While no customer water shut-offs are anticipated, motorists can expect some delays.
Scheduled work includes:
- From 8 am to 9 pm San Ildefonso will be reduced to a single lane just west of Hawk Drive intersection as crews install and cut-in the 12-inch water line.
- The open lane
‘Life’—Well Lived: Bun Ryan Speaks to Kiwanis
Bun Ryan speaks to Los Alamos Kiwanis Nov. 19. Photo by Karen Kendall When Kurt Deshayes asked Bernard “Bun” Ryan to speak at Los Alamos Kiwanis Nov. 19, Bun said yes immediately, but neither man was sure exactly what Bun’s topic should be. Finally, they agreed that he should “just talk about life.”
It was a good choice. Bun (as everybody calls him) has lived a remarkably full life—for almost 90 years. Kiwanis members listened intently as he stood at the podium in Kelly Hall at Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church for 20 minutes and regaled them Read More
Del Norte Credit Union to Provide Holiday Meals for 10 DNCU Member Families
DNCU News:
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is seeking nominations of DNCU members* from fellow members to be included in a random drawing for a free holiday meal. The Members Helping Members program will allow 10 lucky DNCU family members to be the recipients of a precooked holiday meal for six from Smith’s Dec. 24.
“We understand that many of our members are experiencing tough financial times this holiday season. The idea that we’re all in this together is a main tenet of being a financial cooperative, and, in this small way, we can Read More
Eat Breakfast with Santa 7-11 a.m. Saturday
Kiwanis Club’s annual Breakfast with Santa event is set for Saturday. File photo
Kiwanis Club members at last year’s Breakfast with Santa event. File photo
KIWANIS News:
The annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is set for 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The breakfast is free. In return, attendees are requested to donate either non-perishable food items or money. Food collected will be used by LA Cares to feed local families in need. Money donated will be used for the Kiwanis/CYFD Foster Children Christmas Party. Any Read More
Letter to the Editor: Utilities: More to the Story
By KEN MILDERMembers of the Charter Review Committee (CRC) are giving seemingly compelling arguments for modifying Article V of the County Charter. There is, however, another side to the story. The changes proposed by the CRC are not “benign recommendations” but are rather extensive, often confusing, modifications that strike at the heart of the original intent of the Charter: Operate the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) as a business absent of political self interests.
The actions of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) are being painted Read More
General Dynamics Hiring More than 200 New Employees in Las Cruces
Courtesy/GDIT
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez and Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela announce the creation of 200 new jobs at the General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Las Cruces location. The company, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), will also be adding 20,000 square feet to its existing facility.
“As a leader in the aerospace, health care, and defense industries, we are excited that General Dynamics Information Technology chose Las Cruces as the site of its latest expansion,” Martinez said. “In addition to our efforts to develop Read More
Solo Traveler: Traveling With Friends
Solo Traveler: Traveling With FriendsMy mother has a friend who has traveled the world alone for the last 40years. When mom hinted she’d love to go on a trip, her friend diplomatically answered, “I wouldn’t want to jeopardize our friendship.”
Traveling with other people can certainly change a relationship. I have known of a few couples who started out as friends on a trip and ended up getting married later on. It’s also not unusual for an extended trip to seriously strain a marriage.
From personal experience, I can attest to being surprised at how a person I knew before traveling Read More
