Ribbon Cutting For Los Alamos STEAM Lab Saturday
CHAMBER News:
The Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the grand opening of the Los Alamos STEAM Lab with a ribbon cutting 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.
The actual ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. at 1615 Central Ave., next door to Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware, above EXIT Realty.
The Los Alamos STEAM Lab is a community driven space serving Los Alamos. Its mission is to create a dynamic learning environment for children and their families. They strive to encourage deep dives in education and exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
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RCLC Issues Response To DOE-IG Report
RCLC News:
SANTA FE – The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) issued the following response today to the Department of Energy Inspector General report:
The RCLC is pleased to see the Department of Energy Inspector General report issued and is working with the Department of Energy to provide them with the information they need to complete this process.
The RCLC looks forward to continuing to represent our local communities to the Washington leadership who control the lab.
There are benefits and challenges to hosting a DOE facility. Because the lab is part of our community, Read More
This Week At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Heirloom tomatoes. Courtesy photoState Land Office Offers Domestic Violence Awareness Training During Lunch Hour Oct.15 And Oct. 30
STATE News:
State Land Office employees gathered Tuesday to raise an “End Domestic Violence” flag, which features the purple ribbon recognizing survivors and victims of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Approximately 59 percent of incidents in New Mexico are never reported to law enforcement.
“The crisis of domestic violence needs attention, not just in October, Read More
United Way Of Northern New Mexico Opens 2019 Community Action Fund Grant Process
Courtesy/UWNNM
UWNNM News:
The United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) has announced the opening of its 2019 Community Action Fund Grant Process.
UWNNM has moved its grant cycle to the fall to provide non-profits funding at the start of the calendar year.
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, non-profits serving residents in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties have the opportunity to request funding for their programs.
“UWNNM is committed to working to address social determinants of health including housing, health literacy, food insecurity, social supports, crime and violence, economic wellbeing Read More
NMDOH Reports First Five Flu Cases Of Season
NMDOH News: NMDOH Recommends Flu Vacines for People 6 Mos. & Older
Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 2, 2019
Pinion trees spotted Sunday in the Tres Piedras area are loaded with nuts. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com
Pinion nuts gathered Sunday in the Tres Piedras area. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com
By GEORGE MORSE
One of the more unique experiences that you can do during the fall in New Mexico is gathering of pinion nuts.
These were a staple food of the Native Americans and Puebloan peoples that inhabited this area. The name comes from the Spanish word pinionero, that was the name for the nuts of the stone pine. which grows in Spain and other Read More
ProjectY Cowork Los Alamos Announces New Community & Marketing Manager Christina McCormick
projectY Community & Marketing Manager Christina McCormick
MAINSTREET News:
Los Alamos MainStreet announced Tuesday that Christina McCormick has been selected as Community & Marketing Manager of projectY cowork Los Alamos.
McCormick will oversee day-to-day management of projectY cowork, the downtown coworking space that strengthens the local economy by providing convenient and affordable work spaces for entrepreneurs, remote workers, freelancers, trailing partners to those working at the national lab, and others.
Previously, McCormick taught career Read More
Conservation Groups File Lawsuit To Protect Dunes Sagebrush Lizard In New Mexico And Texas
A dunes sagebrush lizard. Courtesy/wikipediaLetter To The Editor: Four Great People But Two Outstanding Women Running For LAPS Board
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER‘Alignment’ Comedy About Aging WRSC Thursday
A crowd gathers Sept. 18 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center for ‘Alignment’ a new 10-minute comedy about ‘aging’ written by Robert F. Benjamin and performed by Pat Beck and Kelly Dolejsi. In the comedy, her old car needs repairs and the mechanic offers her options to align the car’s front-end, but are these repairs affordable and is it worth the effort? And who is the mysterious mechanic, anyway? This free show will be performed again Thursday, Oct. 3 at the White Rock Senior Center. There is audience talkback after each performance and refreshments will be served. Courtesy photo Read More
DreamHouse Is Title Sponsor Of New Mexico Bowl
DHP News:Topper Football Falls Hard To Hope Christian Huskies
Liam Harper with the Topper banner and Ray Guffee with the Hammer lead the Topper Football Team onto the Milne Stadium Saturday afternoon to play the Hope Christian Huskies in a non-district game. It was the Huskies homecoming game and they had ‘win’ on their minds, and win they did. The Huskies defeated the Toppers 44-0. The first period was all Huskies as they scored 38 points to put the game out of reach for the Toppers. However the Toppers defense held the Huskies scoreless for the next two quarters and the Huskies were only able to score again late in the fourth quarter. The Topper offense Read More
State Rep. Christine Trujillo Moves Endorsement To Congressional Candidate Laura M. Montoya
Congressional Candidate Laura M. Montoya
POLITICAL News:
RIO RANCHO – State Rep. Christine Trujillo withdrew her endorsement of fellow state representative Joseph Sanchez and endorses Sandoval County Treasurer Laura M. Montoya.
“This decision came after discussions with Joseph regarding his position on women’s equal access to healthcare,” Rep. Trujillo said. “No matter what you believe or choose for your own family, elected officials must respect the fact that government should not be interfering with women’s healthcare decisions. We are in 2019 and yet, still fighting for equal rights Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Flowers By Gillian
On the job in Los Alamos is Gillian Sutton, owner of Flowers by Gillian, working on floral arrangements Monday at her store at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Sutton has been in the flower arranging business for 26 years. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Unemployment Insurance Division Receives Two U.S. Department Of Labor Performance Excellence Awards
NMDWS News:New Standard Licenses Now Available At MVD
Example of the new New Mexico Standard Licence now being issued at New Mexico Motor Vehicles. Courtesy photoObituary: Annette Marta Chavez-Aragon (Netta) Jan. 19, 1956 – Sept. 18, 2019
ANNETTE MARTA CHAVEZ-ARAGON (NETTA) Jan. 19, 1956 – Sept. 18, 2019
Annette Marta Chavez-Aragon (Netta), 63, of Santa Fe New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home on September 18, 2019.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday October 5th, 2019 at Rivera Funeral Home, 417 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Deacon Juan Martinez of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Assisi will be leading the Rosary at 1:00 p.m.
The Celebration of Life service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in an open-speaker format where loved ones are invited to share readings and/or stories to honor Annette. The Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 71; Tonight’s Low Around 46
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 71 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 46. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Sun Sets Behind Mountain
Daily Postcard: The sun sets behind the mountain Tuesday evening as viewed from Canyon Road near Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More