Staff Report

Kids Create Journals at PEEC May 18

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Journaling has become a favorite way to reflect and remember special events and experiences. Photo by Katy Korkos

PEEC News:

Kids, like adults, can enjoy creating journals about memorable experiences with nature or travel. 

This workshop for kids aged 8 through 12 gives them the chance to make one journal for the day’s activities and one to take home to use on a summer vacation or an adventure trip in the woods. 

Taught by long-time creative artists Katy Korkos and Terry Foxx, the workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Read More

The Pain Free Athlete: Improve Your Posture Through Better Muscle Function

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Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete
Column by JESSICA KISIEL
 
Improve Your Posture Through Better Muscle Function

Have you noticed changes in your skeletal structure when looking in the mirror or viewing pictures of yourself?

Rounded shoulders? Increased or decreased arch in the lower back? One hip or shoulder higher than the other?

These postural changes may be due to loss of function in your muscles. Remember mom’s words, “sit up straight!” Go ahead – adjust your body into a better position now. What changes did you make to achieve this enhanced posture?

Did you increase the arch Read More

Take a Walk on the Wildflower Side May 16

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Penstemons are among the hardiest of spring wildflowers in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Rebecca Shankland

PEEC News:

The wildflowers are finally making their spring appearance.

Join PEEC’s Jemez Mountains Herbarium curator, Chick Keller, for an easy walk to identify some of the local beauties at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16.

The walk will be along a local trail. Check PEEC’s website or call 662-0460 to learn the location of the trailhead. 

No registration is required and the walk is free. A plant list will be available.

PEEC plans further wildflower walks June 20 and July 18, so mark the calendars Read More

Atomic City Transit Route and Schedule Changes

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ACT News:

Atomic City Transit will implement a number of route and schedule changes beginning May 24 to better serve riders.

A draft of the revised route map and schedules can be viewed at www.AtomicCityTransit.com.

These upcoming changes also will be discussed at the Transportation Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in the Public Works Conference Room, 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite A2.

Basic hours of operation will remain Monday through Friday from approximately 5:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The following summary, as well as a revised route map, is provided. For questions or trip planing assistance, Read More

Los Alamos Lacrosse Season Driving into State Playoffs

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Lacrosse team plays its last regular season home game at 4:30 pm. this Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock (Dara Jones Field) against Bosque Prep.

The season has played out very well with a 6-3 record against its league opponents. 

The team is currently tied with Bosque for 2nd place, which will be determined by Friday’s game. Quarter final games will be played next week. Los Alamos hopes to advance to the semi-finals May 9 and the championships Saturday, May 11, both to be held at Sandia Prep in Albuquerque.

The team is very balanced and has matured throughout Read More

OBITUARY: Donald Dunning April 3, 1926–April 28, 2013

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DONALD DUNNING April 3, 1926–April 28, 2013

Donald Dunning passed away Sunday April 28, 2013 at the age of 87.

Don was born in Brookfield, Illinois on April 3, 1926. He grew up in Brookfield during the Depression with his mother and brother Richard. Even though they had no money, he had nothing but fond memories of that time.

Don enlisted in the Army Air Force in January 1944 and served until October 1945.

Don’s first professional job was with Argonne National Laboratory in 1949. While at Argonne, he attended the Illinois Technical Institute and received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Metallurgical Read More

Relay for Life Issues Call for Artists

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LARFL News:

The 2013 Los Alamos Relay for Life is once again calling on all artists to help with a fundraising event to support the American Cancer Society. 

Artists are being called upon to use their talent again this year to paint or decorate a birdhouse, which will be auctioned Aug. 23rd at the Relay for Life event at Ashley Pond.  

Unpainted and unfinished birdhouses are available at Village Arts on DP Road or artists may create an original design.

Join in the fun and support a very worthwhile cause.

For more information, contact Cindy Eaton at 662-7073 (home), 470-1675 (cell), or cindy.eaton@att.net. Read More

Reglien Best Predictor in Pace Race

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ACR News:

Twenty two runners and walkers participated in Tuesday night’s pace race on West Road, starting and ending at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. 

 
The goal was to predict their times for completing a one mile or three mile course. Unfortunately, timer problems precluded recording the finish times for the last eight runners. 
 
The best predictor was Jennifer Reglien with an adjusted error of 51 seconds. On the one mile course, the fastest male was Richard Thompson III (8:30) and the fastest female was Patricia Burnside (8:56.)
 
On the long course,
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Underage Drinking an Epidemic in New Mexico

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NMDOT News:

Here’s a sobering statistic. New Mexico is first in the nation for children who have their first alcoholic drink before the age of 13. 

And that brings all sorts of consequences, including traffic crashes, brain damage and early alcohol addiction. It’s a tough battle that we face but will continue to fight. 

Monday May 6, Gov. Susana Martinez, the State of New Mexico and the New Mexico Department of Transportation will unveil a new media public service campaign and a new website called MYINSTEAD. It’s the beginning of a long-term commitment to educate kids and Read More