Fuselier Shares Stories From Afghanistan
Students at a school in Afghanistan. Photo by Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti
Letter from Afghanistan by Bob Fuselier
The following story of my trip to Afghanistan is one of many to follow. For the security of those we leave in Kabul, names of places and people will often be avoided.
Even now, as I prepare to return to the U.S., my mind is still taking in Afghanistan.
The Afghan people and their code of hospitality have allowed my colleague, Blake Batten and I to feel welcomed and at home.
I still remain alert on ventures beyond the multi-layered security of our hotel, but the hypervigilance that followed Read More
June 4-8 is National CPR/AED Awareness Week
Lee Bussolini, RN demonstrating CPR training at a presentation for CPR/AED Awareness Week in 2009. Courtesy photoThe Y Fights Child Hunger This Summer with Help from the Walmart Foundation
The Family YMCA joins national effort to provide 7 million meals to children this summer, as part of Walmart’s Summer Giving Campaign
Courtesy Photo
When the school year ends, so does free meals for the millions of children in low-income households who depend on them most. This summer the Española YMCA Teen Center is providing free nutritious meals to youth of all ages beginning Monday, June 4. The Center is able to do this thanks to a $7,500 grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and the Walmart Foundation, and in partnership with the national Summer Food Service Program. The program, run by the U.S. Read More
Summer Art Classes for Teens Ages 12+
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News
The following summer art classes are available for teens ages twelve and older. For more information contact: Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Avenue or 505-662-1635.
Casey Greenling: Portraits in Clay
Transit of Venus Viewing Options for Tuesday
From 4 to sunset, Tuesday June 5, Los Alamos will be treated to a rare “transit of Venus” when the planet comes so precisely between the sun and the earth that its image can be seen crossing the solar disk.
Venus is small enough that a telescope (equipped with a special filter to reduce brightness) will be needed.
PEEC has such a telescope and will be showing the transit to anyone interested.
A transit of Venus happens only four times every 243 years. However,, the spacing between each occurrence is very uneven.
The last transit occurred in June 2004 – and after this June’s Read More
Algorithms and Complexity for Quantum Computing
Fox and Mountain Lion Coming to PEEC!
PAJARITO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER News
On Tuesday, June 5th, PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings program will kick off with a Taxidermy Museum with animals from Yukon Wildlife Studio. Visitors are welcome to drop in any time between 6:30 and 8:30. The event is free for PEEC members, and just $5 per family for non-members at the door.
Yukon Wildlife Studio was given the body of the mountain lion that killed a local dog on Christmas Eve on North Mesa last year. This animal has been mounted, and will be displayed at PEEC, along with a full-size bear, a beaver, a raccoon, a fox, and Read More
Alexander M. Kirkland Receives National Honor
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS News:
A New Mexico Military Institute student is recognized for superior academic achievement by the National Society of High School Scholars.
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that New Mexico Military Institute student Alexander M. Kirkland from Los Alamos has been selected for membership.
The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence.
The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established Read More
Quantum Computers Will Be Able to Simulate Particle Collisions
NIST News:
Stephen Jordan. Courtesy/NIST
Quantum computers are still years away, but a trio of theorists has already figured out at least one talent they may have.
According to the theorists, including one from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), physicists might one day use quantum computers to study the inner workings of the universe in ways that are far beyond the reach of even the most powerful conventional supercomputers.
Quantum computers require technology that may not be perfected for decades, but they hold great promise for solving complex problems.
The switches Read More
Los Alamos Man in Afghanistan Calls for Support
Photo by Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti
Editor’s note: Local veterinarian Bob Fuselier, is in Afghanistan representing the Afghan Sister Villages education project. The project includes Los Alamos High School students communicating by computer with students in an Afghan school. Fuselier is seeking support to build a school in a second village. Fuselier’s colleague, Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti says, “Education is the key to fight terrorism, the darkness of ignorance, to build bridges, to go forward hand in hand … without education it is difficult to build bridges, Read More
Book Signing Tonight: Scott Ortman and “Winds from the North”
Mesa Verde rockshelter dwelling site. Photo by istockphoto.com
SFI News:
Despite a century of research, no consensus exists on how, or if, the abandonment of Mesa Verde and the formation of the Rio Grande Pueblos are related.
In “Winds from the North: Tewa Origins and Historical Anthropology” (University of Utah Press, February 2012), SFI Omidyar Fellow Scott Ortman proposes a compelling solution to this problem through and investigation of the genetic, linguistic, and cultural heritage of the Tewa Pueblo people of New Mexico.
Ortman will give a brief overview of “Winds Read More
Libraries Offer Hands On Clinics for Downloadable Books
The libraries are doing hands on clinics to help patrons learn how to use the fabulous new service for downloadable audio books and eBooks.- Tuesday May 29, 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday May 31, 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday
Senior Appreciation Night Ends with French Toast & Prizes
The Kiwanis crew made eggs, sausage and french toast for Saturday’s graduating seniors to cap off Senior Appreciation Night early this morning. Photo by Karen Kendall
Senior Appreciation Night ended this morning with students heading to the Betty Ehart Senior Center for breakfast prepared by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.
County Recreation personnel drew names of seniors who attended all events of the evening.
The prizes won by those seniors included $500 cash, a lap top, Kindle Fire, TV/DVD player, docking audio system, Wii, $200 Best Buy gift card, $300 REI gift card, $200 REI gift Read More
Senior Appreciation Night Packed with Fun
Alicia Bowyer and Kurt Schramm duke it out in the bouncy ring during Senior Appreciation Night at the Family YMCA on Iris Street. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Students who graduated from los Alamos High School Saturday morning were invited along with their friends to celebrate begining at 6 p.m., the 30th year of Senior Appreciation Night (SAN.)
The event began with a BBQ at Fuller Lodge and ended Sunday morning with breakfast at the Senior Center.
The Los Alamos Recreation Division and the Family YMCA co-chair the annual celebration.
Chris Calhoun tackles the rock wall at the Family Y during Senior Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduation Day
Staff Report
Los Alamos High School held its annual Commencement Ceremony at Griffith Gymnasium. Following the ceremony, graduates gathered with friends and family outside the gym for congratulations and pictures.
Madalina “Ada” Ciuca and Aidan Bradbury-Aranda. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Jin Park with proud parents, Min and Monica. Photo by Karen Kendall/ladailypost.com
Happy graduates. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
The field outside Griffith Gym was crowded with graduates, friends and family. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Photo by Read More
School Board Selects LAMS Project Contractor
Los Alamos Middle School project rendering. Courtesy/Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
By Kirsten Laskey
The days of cold classrooms in 1960-era buildings are coming to an end at Los Alamos Middle School.
With the Board of Education’s approval of a contractor during Thursday’s special board meeting, LAMS $18.5 million makeover will begin this summer.
Eight contractors initially showed interest in the project and ultimately three returned proposals.
After holding interviews May 13, the evaluation committee decided on McCarthy, a builder out of Albuquerque with offices across Read More
National Honor Society President Advocates Community Service
By Bonnie Gordon
Paulina Majewska is the newly elected president of the Los Alamos High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) for the 2012-2013 school year.
Those invited to join NHS are chosen by a committee of teachers and staff at each school.
Although a high grade point average is a requirement, members are also selected for community service, school activities and leadership, Majewska said.
“Each member has the responsibility of doing a service project as a community volunteer,” Majewska said. “We meet once a month to discuss the service projects.”
In addition to individual Read More
Rotary District 5520 Honors Nate Delgado
Los Alamos Middle School student Nate Delgado was recently awarded third-place honors by Rotary District 5520 at its annual convention May 19 in Albuquerque. The eighth grader was recognized for his winning essay in the Four-Way Test Essay Competition, which is conducted annually throughout New Mexico and West Texas. The Four-Way Test is based on the principles of truth, fairness, good will, and friendship. Delgado is pictured with his parents, Patti and James Delgado and sisters Elise and Katie. Delgado is a student of Lorene Beckstead; the essay committee was led by Rotarian Linda King. Read More
Learn to Manage Chronic Disease
Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service News:
Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Join a free 2-and-a-half hour “MyCD Workshop” sponsored by the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization, Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Y.
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high Read More
Letter to the Editor: LAPS Foundation Says Thanks
Good community citizens are not hard to come by in our small town.
We have those who care for the elderly and those who care for the very young.
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation wishes to express its sincere thanks to the long-time proprietors of Central Avenue Grill, Min and Monica Park.
In a final act of kindness and with their eye on the many students and teacher in our fine public school system, the Parks invited everyone in the community for a delicious array of appetizers and beverages asking only that those in attendance donate $5 to the LAPS Foundation.
Donations Read More