LADP Home - Los Alamos Daily Post

100 Men Who Care At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Oct. 10

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2019 - 2:54 pm

100 Men Who Care News:

100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos, a group of men dedicated to providing immediate and meaningful financial support to local organizations, will be holding its next quarterly event 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge.

Organized like a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits, the event is only 90 minutes long and in that time the group votes on one of three organizations to support based on short presentations by each. Each group member then writes a check for $100 directly to the winning organization. In prior events, LA Cares received $4,000 Read More

K Of C Ladies Auxiliary Honors Nancy Kossar

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2019 - 2:52 pm

Nancy Kossar, center, is honored Wednesday evening for her 40 years of volunteer service to the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Kossar spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post about why she has volunteered with this organization for so many years. ‘I began when we first arrived in Los Alamos … my husband was a member of the Knights of Columbus and we had children and we all were very involved as a family,’ Kossar said. ‘I love people and I enjoy the Knights of Columbus – they are a bunch of beautiful men who do many charitable projects and we help them with all Read More

Introducing Freedom Church Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2019 - 2:33 pm

Freedom Church Los Alamos meets 11 a.m. to noon Sundays in the Aspen Elementary Gymnasium on Villa Street. Courtesy/Freedom Church

Freedom Church Los Alamos Pastor Mike Brake delivers a message on a Sunday morning at Freedom Church Los Alamos. Courtesy/Freedom

By Pastor Mike Brake

Freedom Church Los Alamos

We’re blown away with all that has transpired in our brief existence in Los Alamos! The fun and exciting times starting with a group of about 20 people meeting in a living room, and has quickly grown to 100+ in the last year and a half.

We know life is complicated. Instruction Read More

Serenata Concert: ‘Vanishing Wake’ Oct. 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2019 - 2:04 pm

SSF News:

Serenata Santa Fe presents the concert “Vanishing Wake” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

The concert includes the music of Hovhaness, Ravel and Thomas Ades.

Performers include:

David Felberg and Ruxandra Marquardt, violin
Alice Norris, viola
Sally Guenther, cello
Pamela Epple, oboe

Reserve tickets here.

NWS: Today’s High Near 68; Tonight’s Low Around 39

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2019 - 1:55 pm

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 68 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 39. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Scene Of The Valles Caldera

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 6, 2019 - 1:51 pm

Daily Postcard: A view of the Valles Caldera during a recent visit. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

LWV Forum For UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 2:28 pm

Candidates for UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 3 are David Hampton, left, and Pat Soran. Laura Burrows, also a candidate for this seat, was unable to attend the Election Forum. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Candidates for Position 4 are left, Stephen Boerigter and Chris Luchini. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON

Los Alamos Daily Post

bjgordon@ladailypost.com

It was all about experience versus fresh perspective during the Los Alamos League of Women Forum Thursday at UNM-LA.

During the portion of the forum devoted to candidates Read More

NMDOH, State Immunization Program Provides Families Access To Their Immunization Records

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 2:08 pm

NMDOH News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), in partnership with the New Mexico Immunization Program announce the launch of VaxViewNM, a new public portal for the New Mexico Statewide Immunization Information System (NMSIIS).

For the first time, parents and guardians will have access to official immunization records.

The website, www.VaxViewNM.org allows families to see, save and print their child’s immunization records without a doctor’s office visit; and eliminates the need to carry multiple or outdated documents. The portal is accessible

Enterprise Treat Cart Launches To Benefit United Way

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 2:05 pm

The Friday Treat Cart has launched and is making the rounds of employees at Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos. Here EB&T Private Banker Elizabeth Bailey rolls the cart Friday filled with Pumpkin Empanadas, Thumbprint Cookies filled with homemade plum and chokecherry jam, Green Chile Cheddar Blue Corn Muffins, Brownies and Fruity Pebble and Coco Crisp Rice Kristy Treats. Proceeds from the sale of the treats benefit United Way of Northern New Mexico. Courtesy photo

RTD Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Closure Oct. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 2:05 pm

RTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD Blue Buses will not be in service Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The exception will be the RTD 255 Mountain Trail route to the Santa Fe National Forest and the 800 Angel Fire, route which will be operating its normal schedule.

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims October: ‘Arts And Culture Month’; Oct. 11: ‘Evening Of Arts And Culture’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:58 pm

From left, Los Alamos Arts Council Board President Jocelyn Warner, Arts Council Executive Director Chris Monteith, Board Vice President Steve Bublitz and Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey hold up a proclamation declaring October Arts and Culture Month and Oct. 11, an Evening of Arts in Cultures. The proclamtion was presented at the Tuesday night council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as “Arts and Culture Month” and Oct. 11 as “An Evening of Arts and Culture” during its

Letter To The Editor: Thank You To Supporters Of Mountain Elementary School FunD Run

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:54 pm

By Mountain Elementary School PTA

Kristy Ortega, President

Ruth Burns, Vice President

Karen Morris, Secretary

Natalie Morgan, Treasurer

The Mountain School PTA, teachers, students and staff would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our generous community members!

A large thanks also goes to our amazing Mountain families! Together you have raised an astounding amount of money that will enable the PTA to fund fun things like teacher grants, fun community events, transport for field trips, technology needs and more!

This year’s sponsors include :

Platinum Sponsor:

Kristy Ortega, RE/MAX

Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Chris Bernstein

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:43 pm

By JOLENE MARTIN

Pojoaque

As a high school teacher, I sometimes use my lunch period to get caught up with grading. It was one such day that a colleague, a Spanish teacher from the other end of my hall, popped in to ask me a question.

Apparently, during her planning period that morning, she walked by while I was teaching with the door open. A strategy we were working with caught her eye and she wanted to know more about it. We often bounce ideas off of each other and share methods. She asked me about the lesson she’d overheard. I told her about the activity and she excitedly offered suggestions

Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Generate $7.4 Billion In GDP And 129,000 Jobs In 2018

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:29 pm

17 Alfred St. storefront in Biddeford, Maine. Photo by Trent Bell

NPS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― According to the Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Policy Research, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program contributed more than $14.4 billion in output in terms of goods and services to the U.S. economy and added $7.4 billion in gross domestic product in Fiscal Year 2018.

The program is administered by the National Park Service and the Internal Revenue Service, in partnership with State Historic Preservation Offices.

“Historic

U.S. House Assistant Speaker Luján Introduces Legislation To Bridge Digital Divide; Promote Training

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:29 pm

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― This week, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, joined colleagues to introduce the Digital Equity Act of 2019 to bridge the digital divide.

The legislation, introduced by Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-CA) and Congresswomen Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), and Lucy McBath (D-GA), would close gaps in broadband adoption and promote digital skills training and digital literacy.

The Digital Equity Act would establish two grant programs that would be administered

Mountain School Halloween Carnival Oct. 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:25 pm

Home Country: Elbows

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:24 pm

Home Country

By WINDY WILSON

Well sir, I ast ol’ Slim if mebbe I could contribulate to his Home Country columns if I ever had something important to renounce. And he said he wanted to go hunting, anyway, so why not now.

So howdy. This here’s Windy Wilson, you know. I’m the guy on the Home Country with Slim Randles radio show what edumacates folks to stuff they ain’t heard the straight of before.

I timed ‘er just right the other day. Strolled on into the Mule Barn when I knew Doc and the guys would be there. Then … to take advantage of medicational science when it’s sippin’ coffee, I rolls

NWS: Today’s High Near 69; Tonight’s Low Around 46

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:19 pm

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 69 with patchy fog before 10 a.m., otherwise, sunny and tonight’s low around 46. Courtesy/NWS Read More

Daily Postcard: Fall Comes To Downtown Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 1:10 pm

Daily Postcard: Fall colors decorate the trees along Central Avenue Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Fall colors highlight trees Friday on Central Avenue near Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Fall colors are visible in trees along Bathtub Row Friday near Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Rotary: Talk On Gerard’s House For Grieving Children

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2019 - 2:53 am

Katrina Koehler presents a tail on Gerard’s House for Grieving Children during the Rotary meeting Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull

ROTARY News:

Katrina Koehler, co-director of Gerard’s House for Grieving Children in Santa Fe, spoke to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently and described the non-profit organization’s work to provide a safe place where children can work through grief in healthy ways through free play, art, writing, drama and memorializing their loved one.

Children receive support from peers, and interact with