Carol A. Clark

Beyond Pluto: The Search For The Edge Of The Solar System Focus Of LANL’s Frontiers In Science Lectures

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An image of the IBEX spacecraft. Courtesy/NASA

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellow and physicist Herb Funsten will explore the edge of the solar system and anticipate its future as it moves through our galactic neighborhood in a series of three Frontiers in Science lectures.

The first lecure is Aug. 5 in the Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.

Titled “Beyond Pluto: The Search for the Edge of the Solar System,” the talks focus on the heliosphere — the region of space under the Sun’s influence — that extends far beyond Pluto and forms a protective cocoon Read More

White Rock Artist Market Saturday, Aug. 1

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Artist Market outside the White Rock Visitor Center. Courtesy photo

ART News:

The White Rock Artist Market continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 outside the White Rock Visitor Center.

This market will feature six local artists and artisans selling a variety of different types of jewelry including hand stamped, silver and turquoise and rose wrapped pieces, paintings, a variety of natural beauty products, crocheted, knitted and sewn scarves and shawls, matted photos, flannel receiving blankets, embroidered dish towels, herbal hot/cold eye masks, vinyl decals, Christmas ornaments, Read More

Kids Programs At New White Rock Library Start Friday

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Lego Club is a popular program, which will come to the White Rock branch as part of a full week of programs for kids of all ages. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Los Alamos County Library System will be wrapping up the 2015 Summer Library Club during the grand opening of the new White Rock Branch Library.

“We can’t wait. It’s going to be two amazing parties in one. We’re especially excited because WiseFool Puppets is putting on a show for us,” Youth Services Coordinator Angie Manfredi said.

WiseFool and their giant puppets will present ‘A Look Inside’ at 1:30 p.m., Friday at White Rock Branch Library, Read More

Letter To The Editor: A Way To Make A Difference

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By DIANNA REICHELT, Director
Reach & Rise Mentoring Program

Early last week, information was published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ranking the 50 states on various factors that indicate child well-being. New Mexico is a jaw-dropping 49th – even more astounding, our state has hovered in this area (dropping to 50th position in 2013) for several years!

Child poverty rates around the state are increasing steadily, and programs to help these children are few and far between. Looking at this information, coupled with the start of the 2015-2016 school year quickly approaching, and everything Read More

EM’s Los Alamos Site Completes Canyon-Side Cleanup

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A spider excavator extracts mercury-contaminated soil. Courtesy/energy.gov

A waste container is loaded for off-site disposal. Courtesy/energy.gov

DOE News:

The Environmental Management (EM) Los Alamos Field Office has completed the steep canyon-side cleanup of mercury-contaminated soil on DOE property just south of Smith’s Marketplace shopping center in Los Alamos.

The project was finished in about five weeks — approximately three weeks ahead of schedule. The field office, management and operations contractor Los Alamos National Security, LLC, and subcontractor TerranearPMC Read More

Obituary: Lawrence Edward Wangen July 27, 2015

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Dr. LAWRENCE EDWARD (LARRY) WANGEN Oct. 3, 1941 – July 27, 2015

Larry Wangen, age 73, a resident of Edmonds, WA since 1997, passed away Monday July 27, 2015 at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by his beloved family. Larry and his family fought hard for two months following a tragic surgical accident.

He was born October 3, 1941 in New Rockford, North Dakota to Obert and Violet (Pfeiffer) Wangen. Larry grew up in North Dakota and at age 13, he and his family moved to Lynnwood, WA where he graduated from Edmonds High School in 1959. After graduation, he served in the Read More

LAPS Announces Hot Lunch Program Details

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools today announced that it will begin taking applications for free and reduced­ price meals for elementary students served under the National School Lunch Program.

An application will be sent home with each elementary school student during the first few days of the school year.

The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown here are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Children who receive Read More

Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Aug. 7-9

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2014 the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Participants have just two days left to register for the Rodeo Parade. Get ready for some fun … the Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo is Aug. 7-9.

The Rodeo Parade will march up Central Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business or organization by participating.

To register, visit: losalamosmainstreet.com.

 

Fair & Rodeo Schedule of Events

 

Thursday, August 6

County Fair Exhibits Check-In: Mesa Public Library 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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LAHS Students Preview ‘Cold Mountain’

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Author Charles Frazier reads a passage from Cold Mountain prior to the performance. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Students of Catherine Puranananda’s AP Literature and Composition class were invited to an exclusive dress rehearsal performance Tuesday of the Santa Fe Opera’s Cold Mountain.

SFO General Director Charles Mackay and SFO Director of Education Andrea Walters went to great lengths to set up this unique experience for the students who recently studied the novel and worked in conjunction with the opera house in gaining a better understanding of the art, Puranananda said.

The Read More

‘High Elevation’ Opening In Downtown Los Alamos

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Brian Appell and his daughter Lidia, 11, Tuesday in front of their new restaurant ‘High Elevation’ opening in mid-September at 1789 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Restaurateur Brian Appell is launching a new eatery at 1789 Central Ave., in the heart of downtown Los Alamos.

Appell takes possession of the space most recently occupied by the Manhattan Project Bar & Grill, Saturday, Aug. 1 and he plans to begin interior renovations right away.

“We are naming our new restaurant High Elevation,” Appell told the Read More