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Learn Ancient & Modern Astronomy At Jemez Historic Site
Visitors can participate in a presentation 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 12 at Jemez Historic Site on N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs. The presentation, Looking to the Skies: Ancient and Modern Astronomers focuses on activities related to different ways people in the ancient past viewed the day and night sky. This talk explains how people of the past interpreted the sky and how modern-day astronomy can tell what is out there. It will also include modern-day activities like safely viewing the sun using a telescope.
Chandler: Proposed ‘East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area’ Is A Mixed Bag
The proposed “East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area” is a mixed bag. bit.ly/losalamosmra for info. MRA for short. Council will be holding a hearing and may adopt a resolution creating this district on May 7: if you live or own residential property in the area bounded by Canyon and Central, 15th and 4th streets, I suggest that you attend and protect your vital interests. Why do I care about this? Gentrification. But first some background.
Suspect wounded in Albuquerque police shooting faces 15 charges over auto theft
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The suspect wounded in a police shooting is now facing charges for auto theft. The Albuquerque Police Department says they exchanged gunfire with 35-year-old Nicholas Roach near Sandia Casino late Tuesday night. Court documents filed on Thursday show he’s facing 15 charges in Sandoval County over a Hummer H3, a camper trailer, tools, […]
Demolition Underway On Former Metzger’s Gas Station
Scene of the former Metzger’s Gas Station being demolished Wednesday afternoon at 1399 Diamond Dr. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. View Wednesday morning of demolition getting underway on the former Metzger’s gas station, Morning Glory Baking Company and Anderson Pharmacy on Diamond Drive across the street from Los Alamos High School. Russell Ross purchased both buildings in the fall of 2023 with the plan to demolish the buildings and prepare the property for resale. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com.
Rebuilding Together Sandoval County builds ramp for disabled Rio Rancho homeowner
Rebuilding Together Sandoval County and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico teamed up last week for National Rebuilding Day Volunteer Ramp Build for a disabled homeowner in Rio Rancho. The two groups sent volunteers to the home of 67-year-old Rio Rancho resident Sharon Ford to add a proper ramp...
OpEd: Apartment Scams Alive In Los Alamos & It’s Ugly
Apartments or first housing in LA has always cycled with what Administration is in office. As a retired long time landlord, Courtright Apartments or for some old former tenants, Co-Zi Manor apartments, I can state equitably I’ve seen the evolution of the available rentals in LA. In 1965, the...
LAHS Staff Spotlight: James V. Hogue Substitute Teacher
Fulltime Substitute Teacher Cowboy Jim, originally named James V. Hogue, was renamed by Los Alamos High School Auto Shop Teacher Scott Pomeroy because of his Western attire. Cowboy Jim was born in Mosca, Colo., and moved with his family to Dallas, Texas where his parents bought 50 acres of farmland. He lived there from 2nd until 11th grade. After that, he moved to Missouri and went to college at Missouri State University. Cowboy Jim then migrated to Chama where he worked with some Cajuns and learned how they talk. He also worked at Lufkin Zoo in Lufkin, Texas for 10 years.
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