Rotary Exchange Student Shares Denmark Life
Los Alamos Rotary Club exchange student Mille Nicolajsen speaks about her life in Denmark during Tuesday’s Rotary Club lunch meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Workers Calculate Cement Bill
These workers were taking measurements Monday along 15th Street near Deacon to determine how much they will charge for laying cement on this apron and sidewalk during the summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bandelier Shuttle Moves to the New Visitor Center!
ATOMIC CITY TRANSIT News
Effective Saturday, Sept. 29, the free Atomic City Transit shuttle service to Bandelier National Monument pick up/drop off location is moving from the corner of N.M. 4/Rover Boulevard to the new White Rock Visitor Center Complex at 115 N.M. 4. Just follow the Bandelier Shuttle signs to the new location. For additional information, contact Atomic City Transit at 505-661-RIDE (7433) Courtesy/LAC Read More
CLARIFICATION: Democratic Senators Expressed Support of – But Have Not Endorsed Republican Rep. Jim Hall
UPDATE: Sen. Richard Martinez has responded to the Los Alamos Daily Post request for comment regarding information from a Hall Campaign news release published here Tuesday:
“I haven’t endorsed anyone in that race. I like Jim Hall a lot. He is a very nice gentleman and he works well with both parties. I used to be Democratic Party Chair and I am not supporting anyone in that race.”
Staff report
After receiving calls from area democrats insisting that Democratic State Senators Carlos Cisneros and Richard Martinez have not endorsed Republican Rep. Jim Hall for Dist. 43, the Los
Stephanie Garcia Richard Lectures at UNM-LA
House District 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard explains to Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer’s American Politics Class recently that the New Mexico Constitution specifically calls for an unpaid citizen’s legislature so that working mothers and fathers, and every sort of profession could be represented, not just the wealthy or retired. Courtesy photo Read More
N.M. 502 to Los Alamos Closing for Maintenance Beginning Oct. 2
NMDOT News:
N.M. 502 to Los Alamos will close beginning Oct. 2 for road work.
The affected highway extends from Mile Marker 4 to Mile Marker 6 down the hill.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) advises all motorists to take the Truck Route to Los Alamos and Los Alamos National Laboratory while road work is in progress.
Crews will be milling out two and a half inches of existing pavement and repaving the road with new asphalt material to help rehabilitate the roadway.
The road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day from Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 6 during milling Read More
Rancho de San Juan Closing
Courtesy photo
Staff report
This morning the Los Alamos Daily Post received word that Rancho de San Juan Resort and Restaurant on the road to the Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, is closing its doors Oct. 12.
Letter informing of the closure:
To: Our close and good friends,
We would really like to tell you this news in person, but as we are all in different places it makes that impossible ( thus the e-mail).
We have recently had to make a very hard decision and have decided to retire from the inn and restaurant business. As you may or may not know, the last five years have been an extremely stressful time for us both, Read More
Money IQ: Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams
Money IQProtect Yourself From Phishing Scams
As technology becomes more advanced, so does the importance of protecting your personal information. With the downturn in the economy, identity theft and fraudulent activity has increased significantly.
There are many ways that scammers try to obtain the information necessary to either steal your identity or your account information.
One technique is by phishing, pronounced “fishing,” through emails. This column will help you learn ways to identify phishing scams and what to do if you are subjected to a scam.
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White Rock Ranks Among ‘Best Places to Live for Suburbanites’
Staff Report
Coldwell Banker analyzed 11,000 suburbs for its latest ranking of the “Best Places to Live” series and White Rock came in 16 in the “Best Places to Live for Suburbanites” category across the United States (and number one in New Mexico).
The company stated in a news release: “Suburbs make up the fabric of America, offering a little more space (and a lot more peace and quiet) for people who prefer backyard barbecues and soccer games over the hustle and bustle of city-life. As part of its five-part “Best Places to Live” series, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC partnered Read More
House Education Chairman Joins Tuesday’s Forum
- New Mexico House Education Committee Chairman Endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard For Dist. 43
Staff report
The Los Alamos Federation of School Employees sponsored a House Dist. 43 Candidate Forum Tuesday evening at Los Alamos High School in which Rep. Rick Miera, Chairman of the New Mexico House Education Committee addressed the audience about school funding issues.
RICK MIERA
Miera also endorsed Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard.
“I came to Los Alamos to support Stephanie today,” Miera told audience members after the forum ended. “She’s
Travel the State with Presenter Bill Dunmire Thursday
By Kirsten Laskey
New Mexico is unique to the rest of the nation in many senses including the amount of unspoiled natural landscape in the state.
Viewing these expansive open spaces is a real treat, although it would probably require some lengthy car trips.
On Thursday, however, Los Alamos residents can tour their state by simply heading down to Mesa Public Library. Bill Dunmire is the featured speaker for this month’s Authors Speak and his talk begins at 7 p.m. in the Upstairs Rotunda.
Dunmire served 28 years in the National Park Service, mostly as a naturalist in a number of parks including Yosemite, Read More
Local Store Celebrates National Co-op Month
CO-OP News:
October is National Co-op Month and the Los Alamos Cooperative Market is marking the occasion by holding a Member Drive, Member Appreciation Day and partnering with local cooperative businesses.
The Co-op is encouraging the public to “Keep It Co-op.”
The Co-op is a member-owned business at which the public is always welcome to shop.
Hundreds of community members raised $1.1 million to fund construction of the Co-op store at 95 Entrada Dr., next to the Holiday Inn Express.
Membership dues provide additional capital needed for the Co-op to maintain and upgrade its facilities.
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Coca Cola CEO to Speak Thursday at Hive
LAEN News:
CEO John Rice of Coca Cola Bottling Company of Santa Fe, a New Mexico company founded 93 years ago, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The public is invited to attend Rice’s presentation to the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network (LAEN) in which he will speak on the process of building and exiting a company with the help and hindrance of outside investors: financing from venture capital and other sources, investment deal making: the management rewards and complications that follow in maturing a company with outside investors; Read More
Valles Caldera Prescribed Burn Continues
VALLES CALDERA TRUST News:
Jemez Springs – The Valles Caldera Trust Tuesday continued a prescribed burn project on 360 acres south of New Mexico Highway 4 near Mile Marker 30.
The project began with 70 acres burned Monday and will continue through Wednesday. Smoke from the burn periodically drifts across the highway and reduces visibility.
To ensure the safety of the public, fire managers are using pilot cars to escort vehicles through the burn area when conditions warrant.
Motorists may experience short delays when driving through the burn area.
The burn is the final stage of a project Read More
Council Approves Community Health Action Plan
The Los Alamos County Council this evening approved 6-0 the Community Health Action Plan as prepared by the Los Alamos Community Health Council. Councilor David Izraelevitz was absent. From left, CHC Board President Mary Yamada, Contract Coordinator Anne Hays Egan and the County’s Libby Carlsten. The Health Council is open to Los Alamos County organizations, groups and individuals. It meets the first Thursday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos in the large conference room on the first floor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Recognizes Retirees Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun and Cpl. Doug Ehler
The officers and their loved ones laugh during this evening’s County Council meeting as Councilor Michael Wismer jokes that along with his official duties over the last 24 years, retiring Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun, right, also spent time moving Chief Wayne Torpy, center, into new residences. From left, Stephanie Scrimshaw, (fiancé) Cpl. Doug Ehler, Torpy, Purtymun and his wife Bev Purtymun. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Retiring Deputy Police Chief Kevin Purtymun with his wife Bev and their son Tyler at this evening’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol Read More
Council Tightens Confidentiality Rules
Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle voted in favor of an amendment proposed by Councilor Michael Wismer following Chiravalle’s disclosure of information discussed in a closed door session earlier this month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor Michael Wismer spoke of Councilor Vincent Chiravalle’s “breach of confidentiaility” recently and requested that staff place an item on this evening’s agenda so that Council could consider amending its procedural rules to more clearly define its members’ responsibilities Read More
County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Clarifies Downtown Redevelopment Incentives
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher. Courtesy Photo
By Greg Kendall
After reading last week’s Los Alamos Daily Post story, “County’s Economic Vitality Administrator Discusses Trinity Site Lease Transfer,” Cyndi Wells, owner of Pet Pangea asked:
“So, what are these millions in redevelopment incentives? Who are they available to?”
The Los Alamos Daily Post put the questions to Greg Fisher and what follows is his reply.
Businesses that are expanding and adding new jobs and capital investment. They Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Three-Car Accident Near Anderson Overlook
Updated: (4:12 p.m.) Both lanes now open; (3:58 p.m.) with additional details and photos.
Emergency responders are on the scene of a three-vehicle accident that occurred a short while ago just east of Anderson Overlook on the main hill road. The extent of injuries, if any, are not known at this time. No crash victims were transported to LAMC after five reported victims refused transport. Traffic is being funneled down to one lane allowing a few cars to pass in rotating directions. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Lane Shift Today on East Road
Eastbound traffic on Trinity Drive will be shifted to the center dividing lane at the location where Trinity Drive turns into East Road today.
Construction crews replacing a section of natural gas line along the south side of East Road will excavate into the road to tie the new line into the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities gas distribution system.
Westbound traffic on East Road and Trinity will be unaffected. The lane shift for eastbound motorists will begin at the Central/Trinity fork until just before Canyon Drive on East Road.
Work is anticipated to be complete by 6 PM Read More
