Scouts Backpack San Pedro Parks Wilderness
From left, Martin Naud, Aaron Robinson, Sam Bond, Will Jean, Patrick Jean, Assistant Scoutmaster Steve Mosier, Thomas Mosier, George Margevicius, Christopher Bond, ASM Alan Bond, Darren Naud and Duncan Fuehne. Photo by Holly TrellueBSA News:
During the Memorial Day weekend, nine Scouts and four adults from Troop 122 took a two-night, 20-mile backpack trip deep into the heart of the San Pedro Parks wilderness in the western Jemez Mountains.
Once past San Gregorio Reservoir, the Scouts encountered few others as they trudged through deep snow on shady parts of the trails and swampy Read More
Aspen Campus Closed for Construction
LAPS News:
Construction has started on Aspen Elementary School. As of June 5, the entire campus will be closed to all public and staff.
As part of the classroom addition and main office remodel, LAPS has deemed the campus closed. This is for the safety and welfare of the public and staff and includes the entire campus, building, parking lot, soccer field and playground.
Assist the School District in the construction process and eliminate any and all visits to Aspen Elementary until the campus is reopened in late July. Read More
SFNF: Tres Lagunas Fire Closure Area
Thompson Ridge Wildfire Burns Onto Valles Caldera
Thompson Ridge Wildfire has burned onto Valles Caldera property. Photo by Brian McCool
Thompson Ridge Wildfire smoke billows high in the air as seen coming from North Mesa Friday. Photo by Khal Spencer
Thompson Ridge Wildfire smoke as seen looking west from 20th Street in downtown Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION News:
Thompson Ridge Wildfire
Start Date / Time: May 31 / 2:40 p.m.
Start Location: Jemez Springs, Thompson Ridge area
Latitude: 35 53.399
Longitude: 106 37.365
Cause of Fire: Tree on power line.
Area Vegetation: grass, Read More
Thompson Fire Erupts North of Jemez Springs
Photo by Khal Spencer
NMFI News:
Firefighters are battling the Thompson Fire, which erupted at 2:40 p.m. today north of Jemez Springs.
The fire started on private land and has burned onto some federal forest service property.
Crews report fire is creeping along the ground with occasional tree torching. Sandoval County VFDs, USFS engines on scene. Unknown number of homes in the area have been evacuated. It is not known how many people have been evacuated from these homes.
DETAILS:
Start Date & Time: 5/31/13 @ 2:40 p.m.
Start Location: Jemez Springs, Thompson Ridge Read More
Driver Cited in Crash with Atomic City Bus
Police cited the driver of this Toyota Corolla a short while ago today for pulling out in front of an Atomic City Transit Bus and causing a collision. No injuries were reported at the scene near Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Damage sustained to the left front fender area of the Atomic City Transit Bus. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
The driver of the Atomic City Transit Bus was not cited in today’s crash near Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: May 31
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series present Los Pinguos 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 Ashley Pond
Argentina’s great traditional & folk rock band
Strange Rain: A Farewell Reading 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Fuller Lodge
Enjoy a reading by local poets and writers as they read together in friendship before saying farewell as some of them leave for distant shores. The event also celebrates the release of Circle Magic, a posthumous collection of selected poems by Kathleen Runyan, long-time resident of Los Alamos who passed away in 2011. Read More
Tres Lagunas Fire Now Visible From Los Alamos
Tres Lagunas Fire visible this afternoon from a vantage point near the Los Alamos Cooperative Market. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Repair Work to Cause Temporary Closure of Bandelier’s Alcove House
One of the ladders leading up the cliff to Alcove House, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPSFor months, the stonework of the kiva at Alcove House (formerly known as Ceremonial Cave) in Bandelier National Monument has become more and more unstable.
Recently that part of the alcove was fenced off as a temporary measure so visitors could go up the ladders and enjoy the rest of the alcove while staying clear of any rocks that might break off from the weakened kiva walls. Now arrangements are in progress for a major project to begin in June to remove unstable
Column: Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
Is Your Sunscreen Safe? I can hardly wait for the pools to open and that means it’s officially sunscreen season.
We use sunscreen to protect us from the sun but with questionable ingredients and conflicting reports about if they really work, who in the heck knows what to buy.
As a confused consumer, I set out on the hunt to figure it out and discovered the Environmental Working Group (EWG), an unbiased citizen-funded advocacy and research firm. They just released their 7th annual Sunscreen Report. My hope is that this summary of their findings will leave you empowered to buy Read More
Letter to the Editor: County Parks Division Rocks!
By RUTH WILLIAMSONWhat a joy it is to see the baskets of flowers on the lamp posts in the downtown area!
Letter to the Editor: Greater Concern With Well Project
By REID PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos
Most of the discussion of the county’s proposed well project has focused on wellhead impacts. However, I believe there is a greater concern: potential impact to the springs in White Rock Canyon.
This project is designed to extract ground water before it becomes surface water flowing into the Rio Grande. Ground water becomes surface water by emerging through springs. Therefore, by definition, some springs somewhere must be affected; the only question is which ones and how much. The county’s explanation that “experts with knowledge of the Read More
Column: Valles Caldera Faces Troubled Future
Column by TOM RIBE The beautiful Valles Caldera National Preserve atop the Jemez Mountains faces a troubled future if Congress doesn’t act soon.
How could this happen? When New Mexicans pressed Congress to buy the old Baca Ranch
Salute to Senior Service Honors Morrie Pongratz
Los Alamos Family Council officials Cheryl Pongratz, left, and Joy Beery with Salute to Senior Service award winner Morrie Pongratz. Photo by Yvonne DeShayes
STAFF REPORT
Home Instead Senior Care network held an awards ceremony and celebration Wednesday to honor four local seniors who volunteer their time and talents.
The public was invited to vote online for the nominees and Morrie Pongratz came out on top. He was awarded a $500 check, which he plans to donate to Los Alamos Family Council.
Loring Cox, Carol Pyburn and Dick Tatro also were honored with certificates during the ceremony. The state Read More
Richard Hannemann’s Music To Benefit Posse Lodge
Staff Report
There was a time when Richard Hannemann was billed as “The Rocky Mountain Balladeer.”
He’ll be returning to those roots when he plays 7-11 a.m., Sunday at the Posse Lodge Cowboy Pancake Breakfast.
“There will be music and a money jar. Everything that goes in it, I will be donating to the Posse to help with their unexpected expenses,” Hannemann said. “I’m hoping we fill it.”
The Sheriff’s Posse is facing expensive repairs to the septic system and the kitchen at the Posse Lodge.
The program, “The Frontier,” will include several songs and instrumentals Read More
Call for Artists for ‘Trickster’
FLAC News:
Fuller Lodge Art Center is issuing a call for artists for its next show, “Trickster.”
The trickster is an alchemist, a magician, creating realities in the duality of time and illusion. Every culture has a trickster in its cast of characters.
Bring us the king’s fool, the class clown, Loki and the Coyote. Who is the trickster in the tale?
Tease us with an optical illusion.Give us something visually crafty, play the farce and make sure the joke’s on us!
The application deadline is Friday, July 12. The opening reception is 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. Download the application Read More
Luján Announces $180,000 in Economic Development
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District has announced that the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District will receive $180,000 through the Economic Development Administration to assist with efforts to increase private capital investments and job creation in the region.
“A comprehensive strategy to promote economic growth is essential in the effort to attract businesses that can create jobs in the private sector,” Luján said. “These important federal funds will Read More
Girls’ Soccer Tryouts and Summer Training Opportunities
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Girls’ 2013 Soccer Program will hold tryouts at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12 at Sullivan Field.
Players must have a physical after April 1, 2013 (they will be good through the 2013/14 school year.) Forms may be picked up at the LAHS Athletic Office (663-2531) or they may be found at https:////lahs.laschools.net. Make sure that you print all of the forms. Make sure that all the necessary information is filled in and that all signatures are received. The earlier the forms are turned in, the better.
Where to turn in completed forms:
- LA High School Athletic Office
Azazo Recyling Opens June 10
BUSINESS News:
Azazo Recycling, LLC is opening its doors June 10 at 3540 Orange St., Unit LV1.
Business hours are 7:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday and 7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Beginning June 19, the business will be open 7:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays.
Azazo Recycling, LLC challenges the public to bring in one ton of electronic waste, all types of electronic cords, aluminum cans, copper wire, aluminum wire, and brass and all other accepted items during the first three days. Read More
NMSA Seniors Achieve 96 Percent Graduation Rate
All 38 members of the New Mexico School for the Arts 2013 graduationg class. Photo by Cathy Weber NMSA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts might just be the ideal model for the future of high school education. With a graduation rate this year of 96 percent, the small, statewide charter school is gaining the attention of renowned universities and colleges from around the nation.
The 38 students comprising the class of 2013 garnered nearly $3 million in scholarships and financial assistance, including the prestigious Presidential Award from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Read More
