Madison Rose Linnell was born July 21 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Proud parents are Scott and Brenda Linnell of White Rock. Madison weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20 inches long. Courtesy photo Read More
Small Earthquake Felt In Los Alamos
Staff Report
Seismometers at Los Alamos National Laboratory recorded a small earthquake at around 10:23 a.m. today in the Los Alamos area, according to seismologist Peter Roberts. No information on the magnitude or the intensity of the quake will be available for two to three hours, Roberts said.
Roberts and his colleagues are gathering “felt reports” and have asked the community to email them describing what they felt as well as what time and at what street address they felt the activity. Emails may be sent to rekelley@lanl.gov or proberts@lanl.gov.
Residents are commenting Read More
Alejandro Gonzales Held On Probation Violation
Alejandro Gonzalez
Staff Report
A 21-year-old Espanola man who was granted a conditional discharge on a trafficking of a controlled substance charge and a suspended sentence for driving under the influence Feb. 20 in First Judicial District Court has been arrested by Rio Arriba Sheriff’s Office under a bench warrant issued by Judge T. Glenn Ellington.
Alejandro Gonzalez was originally arrested Dec. 21, 2016 in Los Alamos and charged in Los Alamos Magistrate Court with trafficking a controlled substance, distribution/possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, tampering Read More
Warrant Issued For LANL Copper Thief
Staff Report
A warrant was issued July 13 for Joshua J. Montoya, 23, of Espanola by First Judicial District Judge T. Glenn Ellington after probation officials in Espanola indicated he failed to report to them after his conditional discharge May 24.
Montoya was originally arrested in July 2016 for stealing large amounts of copper from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Los Alamos Police Department and LANL officials confirmed with an Espanola company that it had purchased 2,709 pounds of copper and brass from Montoya and that he had been paid $3,474.
Montoya was finally bound over Read More
Shoplifting Suspect Nabbed
Jose Mascarenas of San Juan Pueblo
Staff Report
Jose Mascarenas, 41, of San Juan Pueblo is scheduled July 27 for a preliminary hearing in Los Alamos Magistrate Court on charges of shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance.
Mascarenas was arrested July 5 after loss prevention personnel at Smith’s Marketplace allegedly observed him take a packet of lighters from a display rack and conceal it in his back pocket.
Mascarenas was escorted to the loss prevention office where he was met by Los Alamos Police Cpl. Sheldon Simpson. After being placed in handcuffs, a second packet Read More
Wedding Announcement: McAdams-Bonner
Matthew McAdams of Broaddus, Texas and Ashley Bonner of Los Alamos were married June 10 at historic Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos. Pastor Chuck McCullough officiated. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Deirdre Bonner of Los Alamos. The groom is the son of J.C. and Robin Wilson of Texas. The couple will spend their honeymoon in Alaska and return to live in Texas. Courtesy/Henrik Sandin Photography Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Smith’s Pharmacy
On the job in Los Alamos at Smith’s Marketplace Pharmacy are Jean Marr, left, and Teresita Roybal. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Hurtado Gets Five Years Probation For 13 Felonies
Rosalinda Hurtado
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Maire@ladailypost.com
A 38-year-old Alcalde woman, Rosalinda Hurtado, has received five years of probation in First Judicial District Court on five cases from Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties.
Hurtado was originally charged in Los Alamos Magistrate Court with 43 counts including forgery, fraud, identity theft, credit card theft and receiving stolen property. She also faced similar charges in Rio Arriba County and Santa Fe County.
Assistant District Attorney Kent Wahlquist approved a global plea Read More
Birth Announcement: Audrey Melinda Poling
Gregorio and Amanda Poling are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Audrey Melinda Poling at 9:05 a.m. July 17 at Los Alamos Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20 inches long and joins siblings Quinn and David. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From Topper Football Camp July 10-11
Coach Cotter and Toppers lead footballers through agility drills at the July 10-11 Topper Football Camp. Courtesy photo
Coach Scott and Toppers lead Los Alamos Middle School football players through agility drills. Courtesy photo
Coach Williams and Toppers lead Los Alamos Middle School football players through agililty drills. Courtesy photo
Some 40 athletes participated in the July 10-11 Topper Football Camp. Courtesy photo
Topper Football Camp participants gather July 11 for one last huddle. Courtesy photo