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Scenes From Los Alamos Police Swearing In Ceremony

Officers Swearing In

 

Los Alamos Police Cpl. John Harris is sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor this afternoon in Magistrate Court. He is accompanied by his family. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Newly sworn Cpl. John Harris signs paperwork to make it official. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jessi Harris pins the badge on her husband Cpl. John Harris during this afternoon’s ceremony in Magistrate Court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Cpl. Jose Ted Garcia being sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor in Magistrate Court this afternoon accompanied by his wife. Photo by Read More

Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs Files For Re-Election

Los Alamos County Council incumbent Denise Derkacs, a Democrat, files for re-election this afternoon at the Municipal Building. ‘I’m running for re-election to council so I can continue to serve the people of Los Alamos County and continue working on priorities I’ve identified: housing, development, downtown revitalization and community services,’ Derkacs said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Q&A With County Council Candidate Ryn Herrmann

County Council candidate Ryn Herrmann

Staff Report:

Democrat Ryn Herrmann is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.

This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

Herrmann: My family and I have lived in Los Alamos for 27 years. 

Post: Where do you work?

Herrmann:I am the Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Los Alamos but will be retiring from that position in August after Read More

The Food Depot Announces Jill Dixon As Executive Director

Jill Dixon and Sherry Hooper. Courtesy photo

THE FOOD DEPOT News:

SANTA FE — The Food Depot’s Board of Directors announced Monday that Jill Dixon will succeed Sherry Hooper as the Executive Director of The Food Depot, Northern New Mexico’s Food Bank. Dixon, who has been with the food bank since 2012, will assume the lead role, effective July 1, 2024.

Dixon serves as the Deputy Director of The Food Depot, a leadership role she has held since 2021. Len Rand, president of The Food Depot’s Board of Directors, expressed enthusiasm about the transition, stating, “We are pleased to announce this appointment. Read More

New Mexico History Museum Offers Spring 2024 Training

NMHM News:

Spring 2024 training for anyone 21 years of age or older begins with free introductory sessions live on Zoom: 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 and 11-11:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 13.

Sessions are recorded for the benefit of anyone who misses both sessions. Native and Hispano New Mexicans, fluent Spanish-speakers, and persons proficient in ASL are encouraged to attend.  

Online-only training classes follow on three consecutive Saturdays: from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 23 and 30 and April 6. Each trainee receives the official Friends of History “Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Read More

First Born Pays It Forward To Women’s Health Services

Holding copies of the health guide gifted by FBPLA to Los Alamos Women’s Health Services, from left, FBPLA Board President Karen Holmes, FBPLA Executive Director Ellen Specter, Los Alamos Women’s Health Services OBGyn Dr. Sharon Ransom and Los Alamos Women’s Health Services Medical Assistant Elisama Cano-Gutierrez. Photo by Darrylinn Tafoya/ Los Alamos Women’s Health Services

FBPLA News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) is collaborating with the Los Alamos Women’s Health Services to provide pregnant patients with a book about pelvic floor health. During a recent meeting Read More

Libertarian Chris Luchini Files For N.M. Dist. 43 Seat

Libertarian Chris Luchini files for N.M. Dist. 43 seat this morning at the Municipal Building. Luchini said he decided to run for the seat because ‘Mr. Phillip Mach (also Libertarian) filed and I wanted to have a real debate … and be able to really get into the weeds of the real issues of the state’.  Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Councilor David Reagor Files For Re-Election

Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, a Republican, files for re-election this morning at the Municipal Building. Reagor offered two reasons why he decided to run for re-election, ‘The main thing is I am very happy to campaign for small businesses,’ he said. He noted Los Alamos has lost a lot of small businesses and things like COVID mandates didn’t help. Reagor said he would like to do everything he can to support local businesses. Reagor added that he also wants to ‘preserve Los Alamos’ utilities’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Q&A With County Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs

Council Incumbent Denise Derkacs

Staff Report:

Democrat Denise Derkacs is running for re-election for her seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.

This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

Derkacs: 42 years. Born and raised in New Jersey, my husband Dennis and I have lived in 10 states and settled in New Mexico in June 1982. We raised our three sons in Los Alamos County and chose to stay here Read More

Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler Files For Re-Election

New Mexico House Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, filed for re-election this morning at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Rep. Chandler said she decided to file for election because, ‘I feel privileged to be representing the people in District 43 and I feel I have a lot to offer in terms of supporting working families and advancing tax reform. I feel the legislature has accomplished a lot during my tenure…’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From Rep. Christine Chandler Campaign:

Today, State Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) filed for re-election Read More

Clerk’s Office Stands Ready For Candidate Filing Day

Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, center, prepared this morning for the opening of Candidate Filing Day today for the 2024 Primary Election. Maestas is joined in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building by her team, from left, Senior Deputy Clerk Danielle Miera, Deputy Clerk Casey Salazar, Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Deputy Clerk Allison Collins, Deputy Clerk Marie Pruitt and Chief Deputy Clerk Tessa Jo Mascarenas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet March 14

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda for this meeting here.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 890 3074 0299 Read More

Inverse Photo Of Pajarito Mountain

An inverse photo of Pajarito Mountain shows the patterns left by ski tracks going down the slopes on fresh snow from last weekend’s small snowstorm. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More

LAHS Students To Present ‘The Engine Inside’ March 15

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Mountain Bike Club and LAHS EcoClub are working together to sponsor a movie event this Friday at SALA. A new film, The Engine Inside, will be showing at 5 p.m., Friday, March 15 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Tickets available on the SALA website and in person. 

For the past century, society has grappled with the unintended consequences of a car-centric culture. Follow the lives of six individuals from diverse backgrounds who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine – the bicycle. Through their struggles and challenges, witness how bicycles Read More

LA Teen Center: Opportunities For Teens At Spring Break

YMCA News:

The Los Alamos Teen Center is gearing up to offer an array of exciting opportunities for local teens during Spring Break. From educational workshops to fun-filled field trips, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Free Drug Prevention Awareness Video Production Class

PAC8, in collaboration with the Los Alamos Teen Center, is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for local students. A free Drug Prevention Awareness Video Production class is 1-4 p.m. March 25-29, at the PAC8 studio.

Participants in this engaging workshop will delve into various aspects of video production, Read More

Los Alamos County Swim Lessons Begin In April

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division has announced that beginning in April 2024, Los Alamos County Aquatic Center staff will be offering swim lessons, in addition to contract instructors, 505 Swimming and Anna Zhang.

The mission of the Los Alamos County Swim Lessons is to promote independence and confidence for every student. Learning to swim is an essential skill that all children should eventually learn. This program is  designed to be taken progressively. Each level is a stepping stone to the next level. When a child  achieves a certain level of comfort in the water, it Read More

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