UA: Mysteries Behind Interstellar Buckyballs Answered
An artist’s concept depicting the presence of buckyballs in space. Courtesy/NASA / JPL-Caltech
UA News:
Tucson, Ariz. — Scientists have long been puzzled by the existence of so-called “buckyballs” – complex carbon molecules with a soccer-ball-like structure – throughout interstellar space.
Now, a team of researchers from the University of Arizona has proposed a mechanism for their formation in a study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Carbon 60, or C60 for short, whose official name is Buckminsterfullerene, comes in spherical molecules consisting of 60 carbon atoms organized Read More
Rotary Presents Annual Community Funding Awards
Gathered at the weekly Rotary meeting Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens, from left, Rotarian and Community Funding Director Lesley Harelson, LAMS teacher Jessica Dixon, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Liz Martineau, Healing America’s Heroes volunteers Eddie Crain and James Barber and Rotarian and Community Funding Committee Chair Jean Gindreau. Photo by Linda Hull
ROTARY News:
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos presented Community Funding Awards to three area nonprofit organizations.
Rotarian and Committee Chair Jean Gindreau introduced Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 4-9 LAHS Key Club Week
From left, Past Kiwanis President Philo Shelton, Don Casperson, Key Club Mentor Shelley Clark, Morris Pongratz, Key Club President Victoria Nisoli and Los Alamos County Councilor James Robinson hold up a proclamation that designates Nov. 4-9 as Key Club Week. The proclamation was made during the Tuesday night council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, Members Of Congress Introduce Legislation To Support Student Veterans
LANL Foundation’s Pueblo Outreach Project Receives $1,197,675 Grant From W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Kyle Lynn Martinez and daughter Rosslyn are participants in Taos Pueblo’s Tiwa Babies home visiting program, one of many early childhood programs supported in collaboration with the LANL Foundation’s Pueblo Outreach Project, made possible by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Courtesy/LANLF
Tiwa Babies staff unpacks the new laptop that will assist them with program documentation. From left, Katherine Chavez, Jackie Martinez, Aspen Mirabal and April Winters. Courtesy/LANLFStudents And Teachers Share Inspiration At Barranca
Students and teachers gathered at Barranca Mesa Elementary School Saturday morning to apply and paint inspirational sayings around the school. Students from left, Lynnea Jones, Haven Rathburn and Anelia Inglis paint in the Skip sidewalk project. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus applies an inspirational saying to the mirror in the boy’s bathroom. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Painting the ‘Mirror Me’ sidewalk. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Gina Terrazas applying anLAHS Students Train At Rose Chocolatier
LAHS student Hannah Stafford assists with making cupcakes. She and her classmates learn valuable job skills by training at businesses like Rose Chocolatier. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS teachers Robyn Collom, left, and Analicia Ronquillo work the register at Rose Chocolatier. Courtesy/LAPS
From left, LAHS students Kristin Valdez, Fred Martinez, Dominique Trujillo, Micah McCown and Gabriel Cournoyer in front of Rose Chocolatier during a training session. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School students from the classes of Robyn Collom and Analicia Ronquillo experience Read More
Author Phil Rink Releases Jimi & Isaac 5b: Social Skills
Cover for the newly released book, Jimi & Isaac 5b: Social Skills. Courtesy photo
BOOK News:
Author Phil Rink released his new book for children and young adults Monday, Jimi & Isaac 5b: Social Skills. It is the eighth book in the Jimi & Isaac series.
In their biggest adventure yet, Jimi & Isaac need to make everybody get along, or at least keep everyone from fighting with each other. But they don’t know what to do, and the people that think they know what to do are quickly making everything worse. Jimi and Isaac are getting blamed for the incredible spiral of disaster as the kids Read More
Los Alamos Genealogical Association Meets Nov. 21
LAGA News:
The Los Alamos Genealogical Association will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at the White Rock Public Library.
The program features a presentation by Irma Holtkamp, “Are AncestryDNA ThruLines True Lines? – Some Strategies for Determining Accuracy of your Ancestry DNA Matches”.
A no host social dinner is 5:30 p.m. at Pig + Fig on Sherwood Boulevard preceding the meeting.
PEEC: Full Moon Hike And Potluck Dinner Wednesday
PEEC, astrophysicist Galen Gisler and hiker Jean Dewart host a full moon hike and potluck dinner Wednesday. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Photo by Beth Cortright
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, astrophysicist Galen Gisler and avid hiker Jean Dewart of the Los Alamos Mountaineers Wednesday Nov. 13 for a full moon night hike and potluck dinner.
Participants will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road, for the potluck dinner. PEEC will provide water, cups, plates and utensils. Attendees Read More
Letter To The Editor: Julia Baker Expresses Gratitude
By JULIA BAKERI have learned so much during this school board campaign.
I am grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to meet so many people in our community and discuss their concerns and support for our schools.
I am grateful to live in a town of people who care about our schools, students and staff.
Thank you to the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees for their endorsement. It was an honor to meet with them and with many teachers and school staff throughout the district. We are blessed to have such amazingly dedicated professionals working within our area. Read More
Scientists Develop Sensor To Save Children, Pets Left Alone In Vehicles
Graduate students Mostafa Alizadeh, left, and Hajar Abedi position a doll, modified to simulate breathing, in a minivan during testing of a new sensor. Courtesy/UOWA small, inexpensive sensor could save lives by triggering an alarm when children or pets are left alone in vehicles.
The new device, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, combines radar technology with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect unattended children or animals with 100-per-cent accuracy.
Small enough to fit in the palm of a hand at just three centimetres in diameter,
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Announces Funding For Arrowhead Center For Tribal Businesses, Through NMSU And Navajo Technical University
Congressional Delegation News:
Heinrich Calls For Forward-Looking Legislation To Advance America’s Energy Industry And Workforce
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichTroops To Teachers Celebrates Veterans Teaching
NMPED News:Bill Nye Experiment Night At Bradbury Friday Nov. 15
Bradbury Science Museum at 1350 Central Ave. Courtesy/BSMBSMA News:
It’s Bill Nye Experiment Night Friday, Nov. 15 at the Bradbury Science Museum, 1350 Central Ave.
Hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum Association Teen Advisory Board, Bill Nye Experiment Night provides teens the opportunity to perform experiments featured in Bill Nye videos.
The event includes free food.
The BSMA Teen Advisory Board was created in 2018 by Los Alamos High School senior Eleanor Henderson for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. She serves as president of the Board along with Vice President Emily Holmes, Secretary/Treasurer Read More
PEEC: Nature Center Family Fun Tuesday Evening
Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday, Nov. 12 for PEEC’s monthly Family Star Party and Family Night. The evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Both programs are free thanks to PEEC’s sponsors New Mexico Bank & Trust and Kiwanis Club.
PEEC News:
Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday, Nov. 12 for an evening of family fun.
The night will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a Family Star Party in the planetarium and continue 6-7 p.m. with Family Night.
Both of these programs take place on the second Tuesday of every month and are free thanks to PEEC’s sponsors:
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Class UNM-LA Nov. 22
Record ‘Yes’ Votes For Los Alamos School Bond
Pinon Elementary School thanks community for its support. Courtesy/LAPS
Chamisa Elementary School thanks community for its support. Courtesy/LAPSLAHS Astronomy Club Participates In XL Program
Local astrophysicist Rick Wallace speaks to students Saturday about human space exploration and living on the space station. Courtesy/LAPS 
Students gather Saturday at LAHS to hear from guest speakers and learn more about Astronomy. Courtesy/LAPS LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club, in conjunction with science teachers Debbie Grothaus and Megan Rains, hosted local astronomers and astrophysicists Nov. 2 as part of the Extended Learning (XL) program.
Students not only had the opportunity to learn about a variety of Astronomy topics, but they also joined the Read More