Food on the Hill: Mushroom Tart
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients:
Directions:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comPreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Unfold the pastry and press the seams together if Read More
Trinity Site Land Preparation Underway
Caterpillars and front loaders are busy moving earth, clearing debris and preparing the land for the Trinity Site Project. The community is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Trinity Site Project at 2 p.m., July 23 at the project site on Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. Smith’s Market Place president and executive team will attend the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Fun and Games at Mesa Public Library Friday
LIBRARY News:
From retro games for all ages to cutting edge art, Mesa Public Library is open for fun, games and an art reception 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 12.
Join Library Manager Steven Thomas in the lobby for Wheel-of-Fortune-meets-Trivial-Pursuits. Join Kate Garduno and Assistant Library Manager Bernadine Goldman in the portal for hopscotch, hula hoops, giant Frisbee games and more. You’re never too old to play with toys!
Have you ever wondered what that mysterious outside staircase behind the decorative metal gate is all about? Find out while you do slinky races down the stairs and follow Read More
LANL Connections: Pilot Summer Program Supports Science Teachers
New Mexico Public Education Department’s Math and Science Director Lesley Galyas, left, visits with teachers at a recent workshop. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Pilot Summer Program Supports Science Teachers
The July edition of LANL Connections is out and features a story about Northern New Mexico kindergarten-through-eighth-grade science teachers spending a week exploring the concept of “matter,” a vital underpinning for many scientific disciplines including physics and chemistry.
The 26 attendees, teacher leaders and instructional coaches, were selected for the pilot program from Read More
County Councilors Visiting Farmers Market
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors will host a booth 9-11 a.m., Thursday at the Farmer’s Market.
They’ll be visiting with citizens about current projects, issues and other topics. The market is downtown in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park. Read More
Ashley Pond Improvement Work Continues
Improvement work continued Monday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
White Powder Sent to New Mexico Governor
Illustration photo.
STATE News:
A suspicious envelope with white powder was sent to New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s office this afternoon.
The envelope was discovered about 3 p.m. while the governor’s staff was processing and sorting incoming mail. A white powdery substance spilled out of one of the envelopes, according to reports.
Staff members called the Department of Public Safety and State Homeland Security Department for directions on how to respond. Two staffers who came in contact with the substance were quarantined.
Santa Fe Fire Department Hazmat arrived on scene Read More
OBITUARY: Mark David Carrara April 15, 1974–July 4, 2013
MARK DAVID CARRARA April 15, 1974–July 4, 2013
Mark David Carrara, 39, of Los Alamos, passed away suddenly July 4, 2013. He was a loving husband to his high school sweetheart, Michelle Barcheck Carrara and devoted father to Hannah, 13, Kristen, 11, and Katie, 6.
Mark was born, April 15, 1974, in Roswell, N.M., the youngest of four children.
Mark graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1993 and went on to attend the University of New Mexico with a BS in Physics, Virginia Tech with a MS in Engineering Mechanics and State University of Buffalo where he received a PhD in Aerospace Engineering. Mark Read More
Sign Remembrance Banner at Friday’s Summer Concert
Community invited to sign the remembrance banner at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department is continuing to collect donations for the families of the 19 firefighters tragically killed in the line of duty while fighting the Yarnell Hill Wildfire in Arizona a week ago.
They will collect donations and have the remembrance banner that can be signed at the next Summer Concert this Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. There also is an account for donations that the County has set up at Los Alamos National Read More
LANL Wins Three R&D 100 Awards
Cosmic Ray Muons for Contraband Detection. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
X-Ray Imaging, Spacecraft Nuclear Fission and Cosmic Ray Contraband Detection Score R&D 100 Awards
- Los Alamos and partner technologies honored for innovation and utility
R&D Magazine today announced the winners of its annual “R&D 100” competition, commonly known as the “Oscars of Innovation,” and three technologies from Los Alamos National Laboratory and its partners are among the honorees.
“The innovation and creativity shown in this year’s awards is truly inspiring. It gives me great confidence in Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 27–July 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.
June 27 at 8:28 a.m. / A 34-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of larceny on Alabama Avenue. The estimated loss is $1,410.
June 27 at 9:11 a.m. / A 24-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her vehicle parked on 46th Street. The estimated loss is $240.
June 27 at 1:23 a.m. / Police arrested Teresa Rice, 37, of Los Alamos on 42nd Street and charged her with defrauding Read More
Los Alamos Court Rulings July 1–July 2, 2013
Los Alamos Court Rulings:
July 1, 2013: DAWNA RUSSOM, 23, of Los Alamos was found guilty of aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs – 1st offense. Municipal Court Judge Alan Kirk ordered her to pay $750 in fines; $231 in fees; serve 48 hours of community service; install an interlock on her vehicle; serve one year of supervised probation with fees of $40 per month; attend an alcohol use assessment and recommended treatment program; serve 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended as credit for time served and participate in a 30-day drug/alcohol testing program. Read More
New Law: Smuggling Cell Phone Into Jail Now 4th Degree Felony
Lea County Correctional Facility officers discover cell phone charger stashed in potato chip bag and phone hidden in visitor’s pants. Courtesy photo
NMCD News:
The New Mexico Corrections Department reports that a visitor was arrested for bringing a cell phone into a prison and faces charges under the state’s new law.
Security Threat Intelligence Officers were conducting searches of the inmate family visit trailers at the Lea County Correctional Facility Saturday when they discovered a cell phone and phone charger.
Blanca Nevarez, who was visiting her husband inmate Marque Cheeks, Read More
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging, Part I
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging Part I
I have mentioned in previous columns how traveling solo over many months can be rather expensive. And I’ve talked about house sitting as an alternative to paying for expensive hotel rooms. But there is another excellent way for people to travel without paying a dime for lodging.
For those who own homes, the cheapest way to travel abroad is to trade houses with other people.
I’ve had friends express horror at the thought of strangers using their stuff, and possibly stealing or breaking their things. But the flip side of that is when you trade Read More
Hot Brisket and Cathy Faber’s Swingin’ Country Band July 13 at Posse Lodge
Sydney’s Corner: Food of the Netherlands
Sydney Frazier, 8, with Poffertjes. Photo by Jason Frazier
FOOD OF THE NETHERLANDS
I have previously updated you on the around the world travels of our daughter Kerri Foxx Frazier, Jason Frazier and their 8-year-old daughter Sydney. Every week, as part of her home schooling Sydney does a blog of something she has found interesting. Having just been in the Netherlands on a river cruise, I found this blog about her experience with food in the Netherlands delightful and wanted to share it with you.
Column: If You Want to Sell Your House … You Have to Let Go
If You Want to Sell Your House … You Have to Let GoDuring my career as a Realtor, I have noticed a common obstacle that sellers face – they are too attached.
It’s perfectly understandable. After growing up in a house, raising children in a house, and adding countless personal touches, it becomes a “home.” Nostalgia makes it hard to see things from the buyer’s perspective.
When it is time to sell, you need to take a step back and go back to thinking of it as a house – just brick and mortar.
Here are a few ways you can disassociate yourself from your house before you begin the process of Read More
Kiwanis Fireworks ‘Best Seat in the House’ Winners
Sonja and Karin of Los Alamos were the big winners at the Kiwanis 4th of July Celebration. They had the winning ticket for the Best Seat in the House. The two Los Alamos youngsters’ prize was to sit near the firing line with Kiwanis volunteers to experience the fireworks from a vantage point few get to witness. They were given protective eyewear, hoods and clothing to safely watch the fireworks. Karin said it was the “best firework show, ever.” Photo by Karen Kendall/ladailypost.com
Take Survey and Help LA Beer Co-operative Plan Future Operations
Members of the Los Alamos Beer Co-op solicited memberships and enjoyed favorite beverages at last winter’s Skiesta event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLABC News:
The Los Alamos Beer Co-operative wants to establish a brewery and a taproom in Los Alamos as a place for the community to gather and enjoy locally handcrafted beer.
The Beer Co-op also will support and promote the local craft beer community and already has about 125 members and is recruiting more every day.
The Beer Co-operative is conducting a survey to gauge the interest of the Los Alamos community Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Nears 400,000 Monthly Pageviews and 3,000 FB Likes
LADP News:
Readership has grown substantially every month since the Los Alamos Daily Post online newspaper launched Feb. 7, 2012.
Google analytics reveals that in June, the Los Alamos Daily Post received 367,553 pageviews, 50,000 unique visitors and is about to surpass 3,000 Facebook likes – all in just 15 months of operation.
The Los Alamos Daily Post news team would like to take this opportunity to extend its gratitude to the residents and business owners of Los Alamos County and surrounding areas for their tremendous support. Much thanks goes to those community members who Read More
