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Helicopter Lands At Barranca Mesa Elementary School

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Los Alamos Fire Department EMS Division Chief Ben Stone supervises the landing of a Classic Air Medical helicopter this morning at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. The school hosted Classic Air as part of the 120th Day of School celebration in support of the Los Alamos Public Schools motto, ‘Show Up, It Matters’. Students heard from Los Alamos Police and Fire Department staff on the importance of showing up. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Barranca Mesa Elementary School students watch as a Classic Air helicopter lands on their school field. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More

LAFD Greets Students For ‘Show Up’ Campaign

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Members of the Los Alamos Fire Department greeted students arriving this morning at area schools including Aspen Elementary on Villa Street as part of the District’s ‘Show Up, It Matters’ campaign. Statistics show how important it is for students to be in class every day. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Aspen Elementary School. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Cebollita Prescribed Burn Starts In March

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) expect to begin a broadcast prescribed burn in March in the Cebollita area to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
 
As weather conditions permit, the Cebollita prescribed burn could take place anytime between March 1 and March 17.
 
Up to 1,900 acres of hazardous fuels could be treated in the Cebollita area by hand and aerial ignitions. The broadcast
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Man Succumbs To Injuries In Freak Accident At White Rock Gas Station

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Ronald B. Swartz, 56, of Las Vegas, N.M. died Wednesday from injuries received when a flying rock struck him in the head Feb. 5 at a White Rock gas station. Courtesy photo

 

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

 

A  56-year-old Las Vegas, N.M. man has succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck in the head by a rock Feb. 5 at a White Rock gas station.

Ronald B. Swartz passed away Wednesday, according to family members.

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew reported Tuesday that the man was standing by his vehicle at the Phillips 66 Gas Station Read More

New HVAC System Trips Alarm At Zia Credit Union

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Los Alamos Firefighters respond to a fire alarm that sounded early Thursday evening at Zia Credit Union at 1001 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald told the Los Alamos Daily Post that it turned out to be a false alarm triggered by a newly installed HVAC system. Photo by R.J. Montaño/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighters at the scene of a false alarm early Thursday evening at Zia Credit Union at 1001 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Ortega

Scene of a new HVAC system being installed Wednesday at Zia Credit Union at 1001 Central Ave., which triggered Read More

Mesa Public Library Opens At 1 P.M. Wednesday Feb. 14 Fire System Testing

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COUNTY News:

Mesa Public Library will open at 1 p.m. as opposed to the normal 10 a.m. opening on Wednesday, Feb. 14, due to Fire System Testing.

During this time, the public will not be allowed into the building due to frequent activation of fire alarmsThe County apologizes for any inconvenience.

Great Western Specialties began replacing the fire panel and all smoke, heat sensors and other devices Feb. 5 at Mesa Public Library.

The crew is working the overnight hours 9 p.m. through 9 a.m. today. During this time, the library interior lights will all be on and passersby may see workers at all hours Read More

La Cueva Teen Released From Hospital

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Wyatt Taylor, 14, is happy to be back in his signature jeans and boots after 52 days in the hospital. Courtesy photo

 

La Cueva teenager Wyatt Taylor lifts a bale of hay to feed his family’s animals. He had been concerned that he wouldn’t be able to lift bales after being in the hospital for almost two months but was happy to find out he could do it with no trouble at all. Courtesy photo

 

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

 

After 52 days in the hospital, 14-year-old Wyatt Taylor of La Cueva is at home in his beloved Jemez Mountains. Taylor Read More

House Committee Endorses Bill To Expand Scholarship Benefits For Children Of Firefighters & Police Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty

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Rep. Tim Lewis
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — The House Education Committee unanimously approved Jan. 30 House Bill 55, legislation sponsored by Rep. Tim Lewis (R-Rio Rancho) to increase scholarship benefits for children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty. 
 
The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Patricio Ruiloba (D-Albuquerque) and Sen. Bill O’Neill (D-Albuquerque). 
 
HB 55 expands the benefits currently available to eligible survivors to include
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County Council Reviews Strategic Leadership Plan

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Accreditation Manager and Senior Management Analyst Norma Jean Valdez of the Los Alamos Fire Department leads a discussion on the Strategic Leadership Plan during a special meeting Tuesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
 
The Los Alamos County Council took stock of progress made on the priorities and goals in the Strategic Leadership Plan during a special meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers.

 

Additionally, council members discussed making possible changes to the priorities and Read More

La Cueva Teen’s Accident Draws Nationwide Response

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yat”sJunior firefighter Wyatt Taylor, 14, working his first wildland fire last November. Wyatt was seriously injured in an ATV accident in December. Courtesy photo

 

Wyatt Taylor with close family friends Danny and Shelley Quartieri during a visit to Wyatt’s hospital room. Courtesy photo

 

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

 

A 14-year-old La Cueva teen has attracted the attention, affection and support of people from across the nation and the world since a tragic accident Dec. 17, which left him facing multiple surgeries Read More