Carol A. Clark

Letter To The Editor: Carbon Dividends

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By PAUL O. FREDERICKSON
Los Alamos

Carbon Dividends. Many scientists in Los Alamos have a clear understanding that climate change is very real, and cite several observable effects as evidence. One of these effects is the very rapid increase in the number of record amounts of rainfall across the country, or record drought severity, or record heat spells, or record cold spells, various examples of instability in our climate.

See below for more in the way of evidence, but first we want to call everyone’s attention to a possible solution.

The June 20 edition of the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Read More

Ashley Pond Algae Treatment Continues

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COUNTY News:

Parks Superintendent Jeff Humpton provided an update today regarding recent activity to treat algae in Ashley Pond. The algae has been noticeable to visitors who inquired about whether or not the pond water was “healthy” and was first identified as an issue last year.

The County contracted with a specialist, Jason Rector from Wildcat Environmental, to help with pond management. Last fall, Rector treated the algae in the pond with a product that is an environmentally friendly, safe algaecide. Additionally, the County released 30 sterile grass carp into the pond. The carp Read More

Anthony Knief Bound Over On 20 Of 27 Charges

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Det. Ryan Wolking, left, Det. Sgt. James Rodriguez and Assistant District Attorney Kent Wahlquist chat after the June 11 preliminary hearing for Anthony Knief in Los Alamos Magistrate Court. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

 

Staff Report

Los Alamos Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados has bound Anthony Knief over to District Court on 20 of 27 drug-related charges related to his arrest in March during Operation Spring Cleaning, a drug sweep by Los Alamos Police Department. Casados made her decision following a lengthy preliminary hearing June 22 and testimony by Det. Sgt. Read More

LACDC Announces Board Of Director Appointments

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Newly appointed LACDC Chair John Gulas

LACDC News:

The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors.

John Gulas, Los Alamos National Bank CEO has been appointed the new chair of the Board of Directors.

Other board appointments include:

  • Vice Chair Jim Hall, local property owner;
  • Treasurer Steve Winegeart, Los Alamos Medical Center CFO; and
  • Secretary Heather McClenahan, Los Alamos Historical Society executive director.

“This slate of officers reflects a diverse cross section of the local business community. I’m excited Read More

UbiQD Expands New Mexico-Based Team

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UbiQD VP of Business Development Steve Reinhard, Operations Manager Liseth Garay and R&D Chemist Nicolai Archuleta have joined the company at 134 Eastgate Dr. in Los Alamos. Courtesy/UbiQD

BUSINESS News:

UbiQD, LLC, a New Mexico-based nanotechnology materials development company headquartered in Los Alamos, announced today that it has welcomed three new employees to its team. Two fulfill key business roles for the startup, and all three have Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Steve Reinhard has joined UbiQD as the vice president of Business Development, Liseth Read More

Los Alamos Ranked #3 Of Best Public Schools In U.S.

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EDUCATION News:

Out of 2,770 counties in the United States, research conducted by Niche finds that Los Alamos County is ranked the #3 County with the Best Public Schools in America.

This ranking assesses 2,770 counties in the U.S. The same methodology is used to produce the Public Schools Grade for each ranked county as well as additional places.

Statistics are primarily obtained from the U.S. Census and represent the most recent data available. This ranking is based on the average Niche K-12 Overall Grade for every public school serving the area, where each school is weighted by Read More

Local Youth Attend Santa Fe Opera

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The Espanola Valley Opera Guild hosted local youth and their families at the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy/EVOG

 

OPERA News:

 

The Espanola Valley Opera Guild hosted more than 60 local youth and their families Monday, June 26 at the Santa Fe Opera.

 

The students were members of the Pojoaque Valley High School Choir and Moving Arts Espanola. They were treated to a dessert tailgate/masquerade party on Twomey Terrace at the Opera and were served gelato made by Daniel’s Café in Los Alamos, homemade cookies and sparkling apple cider.

 

The students received free tickets to attend Read More

Los Alamos Nature Center Summer Family Evenings Presents Santa Fe Botanical Gardens Event

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The Santa Fe Botanical Gardens brings plants and hands-on activities to the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Summer Family Evenings program presents a plant-inspired experience with the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens at 6:30 p.m., .Wednesday, July 5 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. 

Activities inclue planting a seedling to take home, a family-friendly scavenger hunt and discovering how to make one’s garden thrive in northern New Mexico.

A representative from the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens will share her knowledge Read More