Sheriff’s Office Identifies Drivers in Fatal Crash
Los Alamos Fire Department Battalion Chief Steve Dawald at the scene of today’s fatal crash on N.M. 4. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Capt. Adan Mendoza of the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office this evening released the names of the drivers involved in today’s fatal head-on collision on N.M. 4.
Jennifer Ventura-Trujillo, 41, of White Rock was driving a 4-door Honda sedan with a 13-year-old female passenger and a 14-year-old male passenger inside, he said.
The male passenger died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Mendoza explained that his office Read More
N.M. 4 at White Rock ‘Y’ Now Open
N.M. 4 near White Rock “y” now open. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Police have reopened N.M. 4 near the White Rock “Y” following today’s two-car crash in which a Los Alamos teenage boy died.
Both drivers and a passenger were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with injuries, according to police.
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster told the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon that a small four-door sedan collided head on with a red Toyota pickup near the sweeping turn just west of the White Rock “Y” on N.M. 4.
Foster said the pickup Read More
Breaking News: Accident with Fatality Near White Rock ‘Y’
Updated 6:30 p.m.
From the scene of the two car accident. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
N.M. 4 near the White Rock “Y” is closed due to a two car accident. Police report that a teen has died. An adult female driving one vehicle, a passenger and the male driver of the second vehicle have all been transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with injuries, according to police.
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster told the Los Alamos Daily Post that a small four door sedan collided head on with a red Toyota pickup near the sweeping turn just west of the White Rock “Y” Read More
Public Comment Sought on Las Conchas Reforestation Project
SFNF News:
The public is being invited to comment on a proposal to reforest approximately 1,800 to 2,510 acres of national forest system lands that were burned during the 2011 Las Conchas Fire on the Jemez and Española Ranger Districts of the Santa Fe National Forest.
The purpose of this project is to reestablish forest cover to areas severely damaged by the Las Conchas fire.
This spring, approximately 425,000 ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir seedlings will be planted on 1,800 to 2,510 acres of land within the Las Conchas Fire perimeter located in the Jemez Mountains west and Read More
Christmas Tree Sales Begin at Valles Caldera
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Beginning this Friday, Nov. 23, and every weekend through Dec. 23, the Valles Caldera will sell pre-cut Christmas trees for $20 each while supplies last.
Trees will be sold from the Valle Grande Staging Area, which is open 9.a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Valle Grande Staging Area is accessible through the Valles Caldera National Preserve’s main gate, which is located at mile marker 39.2 along N.M. 4.
Proceed through the main gate and down the road approximately two miles to the Valle Grande staging area.
There is no entrance fee to visit the staging area. Read More
Money IQ: ‘Tis the Season
Money IQ‘Tis the Season
We all know that the holiday season is a time for giving but for many thieves and criminals, it’s a time for taking and it’s your money that they’re after.
Every year, more and more people fall victim to identity theft, fraud and phishing schemes.
This week’s edition of Money IQ will help you better understand what you can do to ensure that you and your money are safe.
During the holidays we tend to get so busy with our preparations we sometimes let our guard down, especially financially.
Not closely monitoring our accounts, making large and frequent purchases, Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov. 21
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Community Turkey Meal 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion 1325 Trinity Drive. The meal is a free, but donations are accepted.
Turkey Day Town Tour 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22
Pajarito Complex (starting/ending point) 3400 Arizona Ave. Work up an appetite for the traditional holiday feast with this free, fun, no-commitment, low-stress, pre-feast mountain bike ride for all ages and abilities. The ride will use local trails. Participants can ride as much or as little as they like as there are plenty of bailout points along the Read More
SFI’s Science On Screen Series: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Photo: George J. Gumerman
SFI News:
Science On Screen
Raiders of the Lost Ark will be presented by George J. Gumerman, Senior Scholar, School for Advanced Research and External Professor, Santa Fe Institute at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 21 at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
Thirty years after its premiere, Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning tale of archaeological derring-do remains one of cinema’s most thrilling and rugged film adventures.
Archaeologist and SFI External Professor George Gumerman shares real-life tales of risk and reward on his journey of scientific Read More
Paint Truck Wreckage Removal Underway at Bandelier
Bandelier begins removing paint truck wreckage. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
The National Park Service and a construction company began removing the wreckage materials from a vehicle accident resulting in spilled paint within Bandelier’s boundary.
Crews began work last Friday and are expected to continue into this week. At this time, staff does not anticipate a road closure during removal operations.
The accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 18, when a tractor-trailer rig traveling eastbound on N.M. 4 missed a sharp curve and went off the road, plunging about 200 feet down Read More
Village Arts Unveils Christmas Window
Diana Norwood of Yours Truly Dianas, 208 DP Road Ste. B, recently designed a Christmas scene in the window of Village Arts, 216 DP Road with the creativity to rival Macy’s Department Store. The community is invited to stop by to view and photograph the Christmas scene. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Man Who Shot Crop Duster Plane Pleads Guilty
Crop duster plane. Courtesy photo
FBI News:
Weilding a Ruger Number One 25-06 caliber single shot rifle with a Redfield scope, James R. Cate, 68, shot a crop duster plane as it flew over a field neighboring his land near Talpa, Texas dusting crops last February.
Before he actually shot the aircraft, Cate fired three rounds from the rifle into the air, according to documents filed in the case.
Cate admits that he threatened the aircraft to frighten the pilot away from his crops.
The last round that Cate fired hit the propeller of the aircraft, penetrated the engine cowling traveling toward the rear Read More
Scientists Chart Emergence of High-Temperature Superconductivity
Brookhaven Lab physicist Ivan Bozovic with the molecular beam epitaxy system he uses to engineer atomically precise superconducting materials. Courtesy/BL
BL News:
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New study reveals unexpected disappearance of superconducting fluctuations at super-cold temperatures
UPTON, NY – The next generation of sustainable energy systems, from magnetic storage to offshore wind turbines, hinges in part on high-temperature superconductors (HTS), which can carry current with zero loss and perfect efficiency.
Unfortunately, that loss-free behavior comes at the cost of extreme and inefficient Read More
‘UNM-LA on Display’ Gives Glimpse Into Student Projects
UNM-LA Advance Robotics II student Josh Bristol-Cossey works on a robot he built in class. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
By Bonnie J. Gordon
During UNM-LA on Display: Spotlighting Student Projects, more than 20 students from the visual arts, humanities, business, science and technology, presented projects on what they learned in their classes this semester.
Jackie La New, Accelerate Career Technical Advisor at UNM-LA and Dr. Irina Alvestad, chair of the Applied Sciences Department organized the event.
“We wanted to share what our students are learning with the community,” La New said.
Community Read More
Los Alamos Police Increase Patrols For Holidays
A local police officer patrols the streets of Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
An increased number of Los Alamos police officers will be out in force patrolling the streets of Los Alamos County beginning today and continuing throughout the holidays.
Police will be on the lookout for drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They encourage resident to immediately report drivers suspected of being under the influence to 662-8222.
The officers also will be watching for anyone attempting to burglarize vehicles, businesses or homes in the area.
Additional Read More
Udall Presents Medals to Navajo WW II Veteran
At a ceremony held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, Sen. Tom Udall presents Navajo veteran Wilson Halona five medals of recognition for his service to the United States Army during World War II. Courtesy photo
Miracle Kitten Survives Sub-freezing Temperatures
Milly survived sub-freezing temperatures. Courtesy/FOSOn a recent cold Sunday afternoon with temperatures sliding to sub-freezing for the night, a small kitten was found at the Los Alamos land fill.
The good Samaritans brought the nearly dead kitten to the police department. Friends of the Shelter volunteers were contacted, and the kitten was transported to the Emergency Clinic in Santa Fe.
Diann Mills drove and Mary Timmers held the nearly frozen kitten next to her body trying to keep it warm. Upon arrival at the clinic, the vets Read More
Bradbury Director, LAPS Superintendent to Speak at Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis meets each Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts, or weather.
Programs
Nov. 27: Committee Meetings.
Dec. 4: Linda Deck, director of the Bradbury Science Museum, will speak on the current displays at the museum.
Dec. 11: Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Gene Schmidt will speak on the upcoming LAPS mail-in bond election, scheduled in January.
Dec. 18: Committee Meetings.
Dec. 25: Christmas Day! There Read More
LASO’s Kevin Smith Gets New Assignment
KEVIN SMITH
Washington, D.C. – The Office of Environmental Management (EM) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today jointly announced two key personnel changes that will bring significant leadership and project management experience to both organizations.
Scott Samuelson, Manager of the Office of River Protection (ORP), will be leaving EM in January to return to NNSA, where he previously worked from the date it was formed in 2000. With Samuelson’s departure, Kevin Smith, Manager of NNSA’s Los Alamos Site Office (LASO), will become the ORP Manager.
“Scott and Kevin Read More
Generosity at Speakeasy Soiree Benefits United Way
The Los Alamos National Bank sponsored fundraiser for United Way of Northern New Mexico filled the Dixie Girl Restaurant Friday night. From left, Cathe McClard, Vice President of Human Resources at Los Alamos National Bank, LANB Senior Vice President/auctioneer Jill Cook and LANB Administrative Officer Danette Clark keep the excitement flowing during the live auction portion of Friday’s Speakeasy Soiree fundraiser, in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go to United Way of Northern New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Adding 1920’s flair to the glitz and Read More
Pinon Elementary Students Exceed Hurricane Sandy Fundraising Goal
Pinon Elementary School students presented a check for $2301.14, which more than doubled the $1,000 goal they originally set to aid Hurricane Sandy victims, to New Mexico Red Cross CEO Rahim Balsara at the school Monday. Pinon Elementary Principal Jill Gonzales poses with Rahim and students including Hailey Norman, Jonathan Kieltyka, Maya Cannon, Katurah Sherrill, Rachel Norman, Kenneth Inbody, Brooklyn Belyeu and Kaya Blue. Courtesy photo Read More
