People & Community

Celebrating Legendary Figures Of Santa Fe County’s Past For Women’s History Month

Georgia Making Stew, Ghost Ranch, 1962. Gelatin silver print, 6 3/8 x 5 inches. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Gift of The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation. Courtesy/Todd Webb Archive

ART News:

SANTA FE —Throughout the month of March, the nation celebrates Women’s History Month—a time to commemorate, study and celebrate the incredible role of women in American history. To celebrate, Santa Fe County is honoring local women who have made a lasting mark on the county’s landscapes, arts and culture, and more.

“Santa Fe County history is full of incredible, trailblazing women who have shaped the Read More

Ashley Pond Park Electrical Upgrade Project

Ashley Pond Park Work Zone. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Capital Projects and Facilities Division will begin the Ashley Pond Park Electrical Upgrade Project this week to improve the existing electrical panels used to supply power for food trucks and other vendors during events held at the park at 2300 Trinity Drive.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by June 15, 2024.

The project consists of digging a trench for conduit for the new wire, and increasing the existing transformer size to increase power to the existing power panels. The existing power panels will also be upgraded Read More

Project Alberta–A Lecture By Dr. Glen McDuff March 12

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society’s March Lecture Series will feature former LANL scientist Dr. Glen McDuff, who will speak on Project Alberta and the delivery of the first nuclear weapons.

Dr. McDuff has a PhD in Physics from the University of St. Andrews and a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was also a professor. Dr. McDuff is retired from LANL, but continues to serve as a consultant to the Weapons Division and to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Nuclear Weapons School at Kirtland Air Force Base.

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Daily Postcard: Groomed Ski Tracks At Valles Caldera

Daily Postcard: Groomed ski tracks between the Entrance Station and Cabin District Wednesday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. This is the last chance to sign up for this weekend’s Winter Soundscapes Ski Tour. During Valles Caldera Winter Fest on Saturday, March 9, join a park ranger for a guided ski tour to awaken your senses to winter soundscapes in the caldera. Registration is required. For this program, participants must bring their own skiing equipment. Learn more and register here. Courtesy/NPS Read More

JROMC: Astronomer Steve Becker To Discuss Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Solar Eclipses At SALA

JROMC News:

Astronomer Steve Becker, who has filmed and studied more than a dozen solar eclipses, will share information, photography, and viewing tips at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at SALA Event Center.

This free program is sponsored by the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC).

Next month a total solar eclipse will cross over much of North America. There won’t be another one that spans part of the mainland USA for 20 years.

Get free eclipse glasses and learn everything you need to know about this rare and fascinating astronomical event. Read More

Video: Luján On Passing Legislation To Provide Justice For New Mexicans Who Sacrificed For National Security

Video: U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján on passing legislation to provide justice for New Mexicans who sacrificed for national security. Courtesy/OBRL

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):

“After decades of work and tireless advocacy, we are the closest we have ever been to providing justice and compensation for those who have suffered at the hands of our country’s national security. Today’s bipartisan vote delivers a clear message to Read More

State Legislators Give Briefing On 30-Day Session

Rep. Christine Chandler and Sen. Leo Jaramillo discuss the 30-day Legislative Session, which ended Feb. 15, during the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Feb. 29 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Participants at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Feb. 29 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The 30-day New Mexico legislative session, which ended Feb. 15, may be primarily for passing the budget and other revenue issues, but a variety Read More

LAHS Student Andy McBride Joins Post News Team

LAHS Junior Andy McBride at his desk in the Daily Post world headquarters on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. He joined the Post Feb. 5 as a part-time staff reporter. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

It started with a field trip last fall with his Sports Lit class that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) junior Andy McBride felt drawn to join the Los Alamos Daily Post news team.

“I really liked how the discussion about journalism went during the field trip and I have always wanted to be a writer,” McBride said. “When I was really Read More

UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet March 11

UNM-LA News:

The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, in Wallace Hall, Building 5, room 505 on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos.

Agenda items will include administrative reports from members of the UNM-LA executive team.

Direct questions to Sarah Jimenez at 505.662.0334 or sarahjimenez@unm.edu.

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Alison Watkins Joins LA MainStreet & Creative District

Alison Watkins

MainStreet & Creative District News:

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, a division of Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), has announced the hiring of new staff member, Alison Watkins.

Watkins has joined the team as Event Manager and will lead the coordination of many downtown events such as Tuesdays at the Square, Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet and the multitude of events that fall within Los Alamos ScienceFest.

A native of Los Alamos, Watkins (nee Honig) brings her experience in networking and knowledge of local community organizations Read More

LAAC Prepares For 2024 Kite Festival

LAAC News:

Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is once again partnering with Enterprise Bank & Trust for Kite Festival 2024. Enterprise Bank has been a supporter of Kite Festival for more than 20 years and LAAC could not bring this event to the community without Enterprise’s continued support of this community program.
Scheduled for April 27-28 at Overlook Park, with a special invitation-only event April 26 at Fuller Lodge Art Center, Kite Festival is fun for all ages. LAAC still needs to raise $7,000 dollars this year and it is not too late to support its fundraising efforts. If interested
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Updated – This Week In Sports: March 7-9, 2024

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Thursday, March 7 through Saturday, March 9:

March 7 Thursday

  • Softball vs Valencia Home – 4 p.m.
  • Baseball at St. Pius Tournament

March 8 Friday

  • Girls Basketball State 1st round playoffs vs Bloomfield Away – 6 p.m.
  • Baseball at St. Pius Tournament

March 9 Saturday

  • Softball vs ABQ Academy Home – 11 a.m.
  • Boys Basketball State 1st round playoffs vs Highland Away – 6 p.m.Broadcast on Los Alamos
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Los Alamos Choral Society And Community Winds Team Up For ‘A Vocal Celebration’ Saturday March 9

Los Alamos Community Winds during a 2023 rehearsal at Crossroads Bible Church. The Community Winds will return to Crossroads along with the Los Alamos Choral Society and Soprano Louise Mendius for its concert, ‘A Vocal Celebration’. The concert is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Choral Society during a 2023 rehearsal. The Choral Society will join the Los Alamos Community Winds during its concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The upcoming concert of the Los Alamos Community Read More

Last Step Completed In Middle DP Road Site Cleanup

Field crews at the Middle DP Road Site excavated and packaged in containers nearly 6,000 cubic yards of debris for shipment to an off-site repository. Restoration at the site also included grading and reseeding. Courtesy/N3B

N3B News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) agreed on Feb. 14 that investigation and remediation of soil and debris from legacy operations at the Middle DP Road (MDPR) Site in Los Alamos was complete.

The priority cleanup project was executed by Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B), the legacy cleanup contractor for the Department of Energy Environmental Read More

Animal Of The Month: Deer

A buck on the lookout. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Today, there are perhaps 300,000 mule deer and the less-common white-tailed deer combined in our state. Food, water, and productive cover govern the numbers of deer. Harsh winters may force deer to lower elevations, while mild summers will place them at timberline.

Suburban areas invite deer in with resources that are more easily accessible than in mature woods. Grassy parks, blooming gardens, and ornamental plants provide good nutrition, leading to excellent physical condition and higher reproductive rates of deer. Safe from hunting Read More

Today Is National Slam The Scam Day

From the Social Security Administration:

On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.

Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by: 

  • Educating them about government imposter scams. Let them know they shouldn’t be embarrassed to report if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. It is important to report the scam as quickly as possible.
  • Sharing our Scam Alert fact sheet and helping educate
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Daily Postcard: Northern Flicker At Water Tray In White Rock

Daily Postcard: Spring is in the air drawing more birds to this water tray including this male Northern Flicker Wednesday at a residence in White Rock. Flickers are fairly large woodpeckers with a slim, rounded head, slightly downcurved bill, and long, flared tail that tapers to a point. Source: Cornell Lab. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
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Santa Fe National Forest Completing Pile Burn Projects For 2023-24 Winter Season

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Fire managers will begin ignitions Thursday on 2 to 3 acres of the Hyde Park pile burn project near Black Canyon Campground in the Española Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from Santa Fe.

The Hyde Park project marks the end of prescribed pile burn projects for the 2023-2024 winter season on the Santa Fe National Forest. Fire managers will now shift their focus to actively monitoring all fall and winter prescribed fire units.

Fire managers completed prescribed fire projects in the Cuba, Coyote, Jemez and Española Ranger Districts this past fall and winter. Fire crews treated Read More

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