Los Alamos Police Honor Cpl. Alfred Roybal
When Los Alamos police officers enter the law enforcement academy, they pledge to put their lives on the line to serve the public good.
When one of their own dies, whether from circumstances in the line of duty or otherwise, their funerals reflect honor and respect for the officer’s service and dedication.
From the moment local officers were informed that Cpl. Alfred Roybal, Jr. passed away Friday, Aug. 9, they began to follow the “Line of Duty Death” protocol. Their badges were covered
OBITUARY: Alfred Roybal, Jr. August 9, 2013
ALFRED JOHN ROYBAL, Jr. August 9, 2013
Alfred John Roybal, Jr., 36, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Martin and Maria Roybal; maternal grandparents, Jose Alberto and Martha Lopez; beloved niece he helped raise, Mercedes Roybal; brother-in-law, Adam Villarreal and uncles, Patricio, Benito and Martin Junior Roybal.
Alfred served as a police officer for the Los Alamos Police Department for 11 years and also served previously with Taos and Santa Fe Police Department.
His greatest loves were Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 31–Aug. 2, 2013
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.
Aug. 1 at 8:18 a.m. / A resident reported that a firearm was stolen on North Road. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
Aug. 1 at 12:17 p.m. / A 53-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone used his credit card without his consent. The estimated loss is unknown.
MARCY GARCIA
Aug. 2 at 2:33 a.m. / Police arrested Marcy Garcia, 33, of Ohkay Owingeh at 3000 Trinity Dr., and charged her with aggravated Read More
Y KinderKick Seeks Players, Coaches, Team Parents
Courtesy/YMCA
GOP Presents Aug. 15 Talk on Common Core
GOP News:
Are you familiar with Common Core?
The public is invited to join concerned citizens for an introduction to the Common Core State Standards, a National Education Program designed to standardize and Align Standards, Curriculum and Testing.
Come learn the goals of Common Core. Where did it come from? How and when did it start? Who was involved in its start-up? Who has been paying for it? Who will pay for it in the future? What are the hidden consequences of implementing Common Core? How will it affect your kids?
When: Thursday, Aug. 15
Where: UNM LA Campus, Building 6, Room 612 Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Releases Landscape and Restoration Stewardship Plan Draft EIS
Valles Caldera Trust Releases Landscape and Restoration Stewardship Plan Draft EIS
- Public Input Requested
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) has released a 10-year plan for the proposed stewardship of the Valles Caldera National Preserve (preserve.)
The Landscape Restoration and Stewardship Plan (Stewardship Plan) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) details a number of actions aimed at reducing the potential for severe burning and moving the forest to a more sustainable and resilient condition. Proposed actions include forest thinning, wildland fire Read More
Tami Martinson of Los Alamos Scores Second Career Hole In One
LAGC News:
Tami Martinson of Los Alamos scored her second career hole in one Sunday at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
Witnessing her great shot were husband Drew Martinson, along with Wayne and Lynn Taylor.
Martinson was playing from the red tees on the 15th hole, which measures 146 yards and she hit a 6 iron for her perfect shot. Read More
Police Maintaining Standard Operations During Cpl. Alfred Roybal’s Funeral Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Police Department Operations, Dispatch and Detention services will maintain standard operations Thursday during Cpl. Alfred Roybal’s funeral services; however, Police Administrative Offices will be closed while staff attend the funeral.
Letter to the Editor: The Latest News on Water Wells
The Latest News on Water WellsTo those interested in the proposal to drill water wells on the canyon rims in White Rock and Pajarito Acres:
The Los Alamos County Council will meet at 7 p.m., Aug. 20 at the White Rock Fire Station on N.M. 4. It will be a working session and public comments will be allowed. One of the topics is the San Juan/Chama water allocation. A good turnout at this meeting will be a sign that the subject of water well drilling in residential areas is still of concern to many people.
During this summer, a group of people who have been involved in opposition to the Department
Special Program Tuesday for NJROTC Freshmen
Cadets occasionally hold car washes to raise funds for their activities. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Freshmen entering the Naval Junior ROTC program at Los Alamos High School are encouraged to attend a special program following Tuesday’s freshmen orientation.
After staff and students welcome new comers to the campus with a host of orientation information, cadet leaders will add to the experience with activities of their own. The unit cadets intend to have items on display and share opportunities available with the LAHS organization. Food and hands on activities to engage Read More
Los Alamos Public School Staff Returns to Work
Several groups met with Los Alamos Public School staff returning back to school Friday after the summer break. During a breakfast at Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos Co-op General Manager Steve Watts, left, shared information about the Co-op and Lisa Wismer, right, and other UNM-LA staff talked with State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, about her ongoing support of the UNM-LA mil levy vote that is coming up next month. Students return to work Wednesday. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Public Schools’ all staff breakfast was held at the high school with exhibits by Read More
LANL Scientists Show Muon Imaging May Offer Hope of Assessing Damaged Reactor Cores
LANL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ Critical to the recovery efforts following the devastating effects of the 2011 tsunami on Japan’s Fukushima reactor is the ability to assess damage within the reactor’s core.
A study in the journal AIP Advances by a team of scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shows that muon imaging may offer the best hope of assessing damage to the reactor cores and locating the melted fuel.
Muon imaging, which utilizes naturally occurring muons created in the atmosphere by cosmic rays to image dense objects, should solve the problem of determining Read More
Governor Announces Awards to Seven Rural Communities
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that seven rural communities in New Mexico have been awarded technical assistance and services from the newly-created Frontier Communities Initiative.
Signed into law by Martinez in April, the initiative is a community economic development partnership coordinated through the Economic Development Department’s MainStreet Program. The following communities were selected to receive assistance from the Frontier Communities Initiative:
- Carrizozo;
- Columbus;
- Hurley;
- Madrid;
- Historic Route 66 (Moriarity
NMSBIC Meeting Brings Capital Providers to Española
NMSBIC News:
The New Mexico Small Business Investment Corporation (NMSBIC) will host a community meeting to introduce owners of new and expanding businesses to sources of capital and to knowledgeable resources that can help their businesses grow.
The meeting, called Accessing Capital in New Mexico, is open to the public and will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Santa Claran Hotel, Rio Grande Room, 460 N. Riverside Dr. in Española.
New Mexico and Española business-service providers will discuss free and low-cost services, and a panel of representatives from lending organizations Read More
Yang: Lists Are Great; Lists Can Be Constraining: It’s All About How We Use Them
Lists Are Great; Lists Can Be Constraining: It’s All About How We Use ThemAugust signals the end of summer. People take the last chance for vacation, and the pace of life seems to take a couple of notches down … for some. So, I will continue my summer-lite writing for light reading.
I live with lists. I don’t always follow them, but they provide both a compass and a reminder. Somehow, when it comes to management issues, though, I rail against lists.
The “10 best ideas for…,” or “7 ways to…,” or, “5 lessons or secrets…” My least favorite is “6 ways to talk like a leader.” Read More
Freshness Abounds at Thursday’s Farmers Market
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
LA FARMERS MARKET News:
It’s the time of year where most of the crops are in along with the mouth-watering aroma of green chile in the air.
So come by the market Thursday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library parking lot for that green chile aroma and enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts.
What’s at market this week:
Roasted Green Chiles, Grapes ,tomatoes, shishito peppers, lettuce ,arugula, onions, garlic, squash, diakon, garlic scapes, cabbage, squash blossoms, cucumbers, orka ,egg plant, green chile, chile powder, corn decorations, beets, Read More
UNM-LA’s Fire Science Program Increases Training Opportunities for Firefighters
Twelve Los Alamos County Fire Department employees recently earned AAS degrees in Fire Science from UNM-LA including Christopher Bartlett, Colorado Cordova, Gerard Coriz, Jaden Eads, Kevin Kamplain, Aaron McNiff, Colin O’Connell, Allen Quintana, Jeff Saiz, Ben Stone, Jeffrey Wetteland and Glenn Trehern (not picture). At right, LAFD Capt. Joseph Candelaria heads the Fire Science program at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAC
Education has been a cornerstone of Joseph Candelaria’s life for many years. Starting with his first degree, an Associate of Read More
Dr. Steven Squyres to Deliver 43rd Oppenheimer Memorial Lecture Aug. 19
Letter to the Editor: Solution to Open-Air Restaurant Quandary
By BILL SELLERS Flags Lowered at LAPD to Honor Cpl. Alfred Roybal
Flags at the Los Alamos Police Department are lowered to half staff in honor of Cpl. Alfred Roybal who died Thursday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
