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Two New Mexico School Programs Receive Green Ribbon Honors From U.S. Department of Education
SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Education has released the names of the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS), District Sustainability Awardees and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. New Mexico schools and districts honored:. Polk Middle School in Albuquerque Public Schools – 2024 U.S. Department of Education...
Baby Bobcat Walks Omega Bridge To Los Alamos Townsite
A baby bobcat is spotted cautiously making its way across Omega Bridge Saturday toward the Los Alamos townsite. Photo by Donny Gallegos. Video of baby bobcat on Omega Bridge. Video by Donny Gallegos. Another view of the baby bobcat Saturday on Omega Bridge. Photo by Donny Gallegos.
Fifteen Local Birders Chase Birds In Eastern New Mexico
The primary target of a trip last weekend for 15 Los Alamos birders was to see the Lesser Prairie-Chicken, an endangered species with a population of only about 500 birds in New Mexico. Photo by Michael SmithThe male Lesser Prairie-Chicken display in open areas called leks, where the males stomp their feet, puff out their wings, and make high pitched bubbling sounds while inflating their red air sacs. Photo by Michael Smith.
LAPD To Host Spring DEA Drug Take-Back Day Today
LAPD will conduct its DEA Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m today at the police station. Courtesy/DEA. The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will conduct its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day today. This event is10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the north parking lot of the...
Edkin: Replacing Your American Flag
Amber Edkin of Rivera Family Funeral Home giving a talk on replacing your American flag. Courtesy photo. Replace your American flag if it is faded or tattered beyond repair, or dirty beyond cleaning. Rivera Funeral Home in Los Alamos is offering a safe bin for community members to drop off...
Nuclear Watch New Mexico calls for comprehensive plutonium cleanup at LANL
A group of anti-nuclear activists used data from Los Alamos National Laboratory to map places where plutonium contamination has been found in areas near the lab. Nuclear Watch New Mexico says that the data indicates plutonium contamination has migrated through the subsurface and into important water sources. The group called for comprehensive cleanup at LANL.
NM man accused of trying to light his home on fire with kids inside will stay in jail
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man who police say tried to light his house on fire while his children were inside will stay behind bars until his trial. Police say earlier this month, that Eric Rivera of Hernandez, New Mexico woke up angry and shouting at his mother who lives with him. Rivera’s three children were […]
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Bilingual Seal Ceremony
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has issued a Notice Of Possible Quorum. Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend The Bilingual Seal Ceremony 5:30 p.m., April 30, 2024, at Los Alamos High School. A Quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Two Inmates Die at RACDC
The year is not even half over yet and so far, there have been at least two deaths at the Rio Arriba County Detention Center in which drugs appear to be a contributing factor. John John Martinez, 48, of Chimayó died on Jan. 22 while in custody at the jail in Tierra Amarilla. He’d been there since Nov. 19, when Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Deputies Anthony Vigil and Trevor Walker arrested him for allegedly beating a man, Michael Coriz, 56, of Chimayó, with a pick ax.
Registration Open For May 11 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
Registration is open for the 2024 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs (JMTR), which is scheduled for Saturday, May 11. Registration for 50 mile, 50k and 15 mile runs is available on UltraSignup.com. For more information, visit the event website.
Lily Is Available For Adoption At Los Alamos Animal Shelter
Lily is a 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog and Bernese Mountain Dog mix surrendered by her owner on March 16 to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. She enjoys long, fast walks and likes to play. She will be available to meet at a special adoption event this weekend at Petsense, 1506 N. Riverside Drive in Española along with other adorable pets. All adoption fees will be waved during this event. The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is at 226 East Road. For information, call 505.662.8179 or visit https://www.facebook.com/LosAlamosAnimalShelter/. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.
FBI: Woman Gets 366 Days For Stealing From Jemez Pueblo
ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and ordered to pay restitution to the Pueblo of Jemez for stealing almost $400,000.00 to fund her gambling habit. According to court documents, Beverly Scott, 48 worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk for the...
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dacotah Hofer At Aquatic Center
On the job in Los Alamos is Aquatic Center Program Coordinator Dacotah Hofer recently at 2760 Canyon Road. Hofer has worked at the center for 12 years. ‘I enjoy aquatics in general, I also like getting to communicate and interact with the community,’ Hofer said in speaking about his job. To learn more about the Los Alamos Aquatic Center, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com.
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