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Second Edition of ‘Los Alamos Place Names’ Is Here

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Author Craig Martin

Book News:

 

Trinity Drive. Peggy Sue Bridge. Bathtub Row. The history of Los Alamos is written it the names given to locations around town.

The origins of those names and many more are discussed in the long-awaited second edition of Place Names of Los Alamos by local author Craig Martin.

“The first edition has been out of print since 2002 and I’ve been promising the Los Alamos Historical Society an update since 2005, so it’s about time,” Martin said.

The book chronicles the stories behind about 500 names, and the second edition includes two dozen new places that have acquired Read More

LA High Flyers Gymnasts Shine at State Meet

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Top row from left, Amaya Coblentz, Sofi Vandenkieboom, Emme Mooday, Bella Garcia, Heidi Johnson, Sarina Borden, Savannah Brown and Lily Houghteling. Bottom row from left, Ella Gaffney and Jillian Puckett. Team members not in photo are Sarah Worley, Brittany Nguyen and Alexandra Hinckley. Courtesy/LAHFG

LAHFG News:

The girls of Los Alamos High Flyers Gymnastics traveled to Rio Rancho to take on the teams from around the state last weekend.  

High Flyers is in the middle of its competition season and did extremely well at the competition. High Flyers entered nine girls in the level Read More

Local Businesses Light Up The Holidays

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A Los Alamos landmark and annual tradition, Los Alamos National Bank, 1200 Trinity Dr., lights up Tuesday night’s sky with its tall rooftop Christmas tree created out of white bulbs and capped off with a shining star. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Lights decorate the trees and posts in front of Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe, 1789 Central Ave., and line the windows adorned with Christmas scenes Tuesday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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LAHS Staff Receives Royal Feast

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By Maire O’Neill

Los Alamos High School staff was treated to a magnificent feast for lunch on Friday catered by members of the Topper Parent Organization (TPO.)

Some 30 parents prepared everything from posole to some delicious, decadent chocolate mousse concoction containing fudge and Heath bars. Several parents were on hand to set up the luncheon and serve the staff.

PTO president Janine Tulenko has been involved in her son Jack’s schools as a parent volunteer since he was in second grade at Aspen Elementary School. This will be the last year on the committee for Tulenko, Read More

Public Invited to Valles Caldera Trust Board Meeting

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VCT News:

Jemez Springs – The Valles Caldera Trust Board of Trustees will conduct a meeting in public scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa in Albuquerque.

The meeting agenda will include a year-end budget update for Fiscal Year 2012, a report on the State of the Preserve, a presentation on restoration and stewardship projects, and a review of the 2012 livestock program and public visitation.

Public comments will be heard after the last report with adjournment scheduled immediately thereafter. Links to the agenda and map to the Embassy Suites are posted Read More

New Social Group Forming in Town

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LA FRIENDS News:

A new social group is forming in town called “Los Alamos Friends” for people new to Los Alamos, single or who just want to make some friends and have a little fun.

While some folks in town were born and raised here, most are transplants from all over the U.S. and the world. Many come here alone, and without family and support, and Los Alamos can be a lonely place.

This group will help to fill the void, introduce members to new people and guide them to resources around town.

Once membership grows, Los Alamos Friends will begin regularly scheduled meetings such as coffee get Read More

County Offers Free Luminaria Sand

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COUNTY News:

Each year, the Los Alamos County Pavement Division provides free luminaria sand as a courtesy to residents.

Sand is now available at these locations:

  • Overlook Park – in south Parking Lot
  • Urban Park – in 42nd St. Parking Area
  • Sullivan Field – west side of Parking Lot
  • Barranca Mesa – at the end of Barranca Rd @ Navajo
  • North Mesa – at the north end of Soccer Field Parking Lot

Residents are asked to limit the amount of sand taken to the amount needed for their holiday luminarias. Read More

Craig Martin Addresses Post-Las Conchas Fire Trail Rehabilitation Dec. 12

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Members of the Youth Conservation Corps re-route a section of the Valle Canyon Trail. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Come to PEEC from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to get an update on the status of post-Las Conchas Fire trail rehabilitation from Open Space and Trails Specialist Craig Martin.

Craig Martin

Craig Martin began his career in Los Alamos as a freelance writer.  He has written many books and magazine articles on local outdoor recreation and history, including a wonderful, comprehensive guide to trails in and around Los Alamos and White Rock. 

This book in particular should be Read More

Special Library Winterfest Afternoon This Sunday

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New Library Manager Steven Thomas

The community is invited to join Mesa Public Library 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 for an exhibit opening, author talk and to welcome new Library Manager Steven Thomas.

The afternoon event begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Meeting Rooms with Authors Speak guest Chris Wilson.

This talk is followed at 2:30 p.m. with the Plazas of New Mexico Exhibit opening reception in the Upstairs Art Gallery.

A welcome reception caps off the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for new Los Alamos County Library System Manager Steven Thomas in the Upstairs Rotunda.

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Bees and Balloons Top Rotary Talks

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ROTARY News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos meets 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave.

December’s speakers include:

Dec. 11: Dr. Robert Wingo of the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering Group/LANL will speak about research using honeybees to detect explosives, as well as grapevine diseases.

Dec. 18: Pilot Dave Melton will speak about hot-air ballooning.

Guests are always welcome to attend Rotary Club meetings.

To make reservations, contact Rotary President Linda Hull at 662-7950. Read More