An Evening With NNSA’s Dr. Brent Park Thursday July 30
NATM News:
Join in at 6 p.m., 9 p.m., Thursday, July 30 for an evening with Dr. Brent Park, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
Dr. Park, a nuclear physicist, with 30 years of experience at DOE National Laboratories, now leads NNSA’s efforts to prevent nuclear weapons proliferation and reduce the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism around the world.
The museum is now open open four days a week! 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Book early! All tickets must be Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: July 29, 2020
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The cooler temperatures and rainfall of the past week have eased the stress on the trout in Northern New Mexico’s rivers and streams.
Flows are a little better and water temperatures have cooled somewhat to temperatures that trout will find more comfortable.
One great result of the increased precipitation has been the lifting of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Wednesday (7/29) on Santa Fe National Forest Lands and Carson National Forest Lands.
Campfires and charcoal grills will now be allowed at the developed campgrounds and other National Read More
Uke Players ‘Lifting Spirits’ In White Rock
With no regular HillStrummer Ukulele Group practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this trio is having fun lifting spirits while wearing masks and practicing social distancing on a shady driveway this week in White Rock. Strummers from left, Elle Springfield, Doris Ford and Kathleen Logan. Courtesy photoDaily Postcard: Beautiful But Toxic Flowers On Pajarito
Daily Postcard: A bug is spotted on the petal of white lily-like flowers (Zigadenus Elegans) Monday on Pajarito Mountain. Nicknamed ‘mountain deathcamas’ due to its highly toxic nature. All fresh parts of deathcamas (leaves, bulbs, flowers) are poisonous. Dried parts (seeds and capsules) are even more potent. Ingestion by humans can cause severe illness and occasionally death, even for adults. Source: www.fs.fed.us. Photo by Gretchen Mills Read More
NPS Pueblo Parks Group Lifting Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
NPS News:
Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs – Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift fire restrictions at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29.
“Even though the monsoons have begun, we’re still in drought conditions,” said Valles Caldera National Preserve Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos. “We ask that visitors continue to take appropriate precautions while enjoying our national parks and national forests.”
Several criteria are used to Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 19,791 With 7 New Deaths And 7,459 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 301 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 17 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 80 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 21 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 15 new cases in Curry County
- 22 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe
Chart 136: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 28
The cumulative numbers of diagnoses and deaths statewide versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimObituary: Sara Beene June 03, 1937 – July 19, 2020
SARA BEENE June 03, 1937 – July 19, 2020
It is with great love and sadness that we communicate that Sara Beene, 83, passed away on July 19, 2020.
She was at her home with her son Mark, his wife Lori, and granddaughters Kayla and Marissa when she passed.
Sara was born in Boonville, MO. and spent portions of her adulthood in Los Alamos, NM, Albuquerque, NM, and Tempe, AZ.
To see Sara’s photos and have the opportunity to share in her guest book, visit https://www.obituare.com/sara-hopkins-beene-obituary-78952/.
Sara was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah; her parents Woodard B. Hopkins Sr. Read More
LANL: Simulating Quantum ‘Time Travel’ Disproves Butterfly Effect In Quantum Realm
In research by a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Alice prepares her qubit and applies the information scrambling unitary U to this and many other qubits altogether. Bob measures her qubit in any basis, flipping the qubit to the state not known to Alice. Alice still can reconstruct her information via a single decoding unitary U†. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Evolving quantum processes backwards on a quantum computer to damage information in the simulated past causes little change when returned to the ‘present’
Using a quantum computer to simulate time travel, researchers have demonstrated Read More
Home Renewal Program Accepts Applications Until Aug. 31
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) is still interested in receiving additional applications for consideration for funding under Cycle 5 of the Home Renewal Program.
The application process opened July 1. Residents who income qualify and require financial assistance to make repairs or improvements to their homes are encouraged to apply for this subsidized loan program. Homeowners are not required to make payments unless the home is sold or vacated.
Only four applications have been received to date, and the Read More
Los Alamos To Celebrate Milestone WWII Anniversaries
Title chart from a virtual presentation by LANL Senior Historian Alan Carr. Courtesy/LANL
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos is known as the place where discoveries are made, but during World War II, it had many names—project Y, the Atomic City, the Secret City, and the town without a name, among others.
Recognized for its integral role in developing the science that ended the war, Los Alamos will be offering a variety of virtual options in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII.
“August and September 2020 are full of milestone dates of international importance, in which Los Alamos played Read More
U.S. Attorney Anderson Appoints Denise Billy Missing And Murdered Indigenous Persons Coordinator For New Mexico
DOJ News:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Attorney John Anderson announced today the appointment of Denise Billy to serve as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Coordinator for the District of New Mexico.
She will be the first MMIP coordinator under a new Department of Justice (DOJ) initiative.
As the MMIP coordinator, Billy will gather reliable data to identify MMIP cases connected to New Mexico’s 22 Tribal Nations. She also will conduct outreach with tribal communities to assist in the creation and implementation of community action plans.
Her duties will further include coordinating Read More
Sophia Feldman Memorial Scholarship Awarded To LAHS 2020 Graduates Lexi Alcala And Lauren Marinuzzi-Poague
Sophia Feldman. Courtesy/LAPSF
Lexi Alcala. Courtesy/LAPSF
Lauren Marinuzzi-Poague, Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation announces Lexi Alcala and Lauren Marinuzzi-Poague as the graduating seniors selected for the Sophia Feldman Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Sophia Feldman, a Los Alamos High School sophomore who passed away in September 2019.
Feldman had many interests, including dance, music, and speech/debate, but one of her greatest passions was helping and supporting people.
In her honor, this scholarship Read More
Traffic Alert: Pavement Patching Begins On Central Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will begin a Pavement Preservation Project Thursday, July 30 along Central Avenue.
Crews will patch the pavement between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive.
In order to limit business and resident disruption, this work has been scheduled to occur at night.
Crews will use a one-lane closure with a flagging operation 6-8 p.m. and beginning at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday, Central Avenue will be closed from 15th Street to Oppenheimer Drive.
It is anticipated that this work will be completed in one night.
Los Alamos County said it is committed Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Fire Crews Flush Hydrant Lines
Los Alamos County Fire Department crews are on the job this morning flushing hydrant lines and checking for static and line residual pressure along Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills
LAFD crews flushing hydrant lines this morning on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
BLM Rescinds Seasonal Fire Restrictions In New Mexico
BLM News:
SANTA FE — With Increasing moisture and higher humidity statewide, correlating to reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is terminating seasonal fire restrictions in New Mexico enacted by Fire Prevention Order #NM910-20-02.
Beginning at 8 a.m., today, July 28, the restrictions are rescinded on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management within the State of New Mexico.
“We appreciate the public’s compliance with these restrictions to reduce the number of accidental fires this season,” said BLM New Mexico State Director Timothy Spisak. “While the
Los Alamos Arts Council Postpones Missoula Children’s Theatre Program Due To COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions
LAAC News:
Missoula Children’s Theatre is a 32-year tradition in Los Alamos. Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is pleased to bring this unique opportunity to the youth of the community every year.
Sadly, due to COVID-19, and the current restrictions in New Mexico, LAAC is unable to present Missoula this year.
LAAC is working on plans for the summer of 2021, and hoping to make up for missing this year with two performances next year!
Stay up-to-date with Los Alamos Arts Council by visiting www.losalamosartscouncil.org. The organization regularly posts updates online, and community members can Read More
Udall, Heinrich Join 47 Senators In Introducing The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 47 senators in introducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
This is a bipartisan bill to restore the landmark Voting Rights Act, end the scourge of minority voter suppression, and help preserve the legacy of John Lewis – one of America’s greatest civil rights heroes who fought tirelessly to protect the right to vote for every American.
In 2013, the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted critical voter protections within the Voting Rights Act, crippling the Read More
Albino Praying Mantis Sunbathing On Nambe Loop
An albino praying mantis is spotted sunbathing on a yarrow bloom Monday at home on Nambe Loop in Los Alamos. Young praying mantis molt about 10 times as they grow toward adulthood. After each molt, the mantis is a pure white color and looks like an albino. However, the white coloration only lasts a short period of time and soon the mantis darkens into a brown or green color. Most praying mantis are not native to the United States and are instead species imported from China and Europe. There is a species of mantis called the California mantis native to the Western United States. Praying mantis are carnivorousNeeper: Complexity And American Disparity
By DON NEEPER
Formerly of Los Alamos
Society is a complex system. What’s a complex system? Many actors (decision makers) interacting by rules wherein results are not proportional to causes.
Coherent behaviors emerge in all complex systems. Schooling emerges among fish who have rules about swimming in a certain relation to other fish.
In the complex system that is society, the actors are the people and institutions, with diverse interactions that include facial expressions, TV news, and intrusive internet advertising.
We learn the social rules at home, in the schools, from the media, and Read More