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On The Job In Los Alamos: At Bob’s Bodacious BBQ

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 3:57 pm

On the job in Los Alamos Monday are Jacquie McCormick and Hailey Gallegos at Bob’s Bodacious BBQ at 3801 Ste. G Arkansas. Learn more about Bob’s Bodacious BBQ by clicking here. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

Lauritzen: Life After 50 … Baked Goods With Members

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 3:51 pm

Baked goods from Pig & Fig Cafe. Courtesy image

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN

Executive Director

LARSO

When I arrived at the local seniors centers, I began a one-hour monthly stint, at each center. I call it, Baked Goods with Bernadette, which finally gave me the ability to bake once a month, and spend time with our members.

I recall wanting to be a member about 12 years ago when I attended meetings at the White Rock Center, and saw they had people that also loved to bake.

We discuss any topic, compliment or complaint and suggestions for programming they would like to see. The first

Letter To The Editor: Thank you Los Alamos County Little League For Your Service To Our Kids And Our Families

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 2:52 pm

By APRIL NOLEN
Los Alamos

As I watched my 9-year-old daughter pedal off to school this morning, I wanted to say thank you to the Los Alamos County Little League Board for the bike she won at opening day last year.

She has ridden it to school every day since she won it (except for her orchestra days – we can’t figure out how to get her viola and backpack to school with a bike on those days).

She’s very proud of her bike and loves riding it around White Rock.

We have enjoyed being part of the Los Alamos Little League over the years, and I wanted to send you all a note

AG: Risk Advisory On Dangers Of E-cigarettes, Vaping

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 2:37 pm

Attorney General Hector Balderas

ALBUQUERQUE –Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement and risk advisory to all New Mexicans in response to increased reporting about the rise of deaths and health risks related to e-cigarettes and the practice of vaping, and the federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that it will begin working with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to investigate criminal activity related to the marketing and sale of e-cigarettes.

“I am warning all New Mexicans of the health and safety risks associated Read More

GOP Meeting At UNM-LA Oct. 3 & Hosting Constitution Day Dinner At Cottonwood On The Greens Oct. 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 2:14 pm

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting two events this week:

Monthly Meeting – at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Room 505 at UNM-LA with guest speaker is Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, superintendent of the Los Alamos Public Schools. A light supper will be provided; and

Annual Constitution Day Dinner – 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Agenda includes a silent auction, winners of the Student Constitution Essay Contest, and featured speaker Dr. Gavin Clarkson. Tickets are $60/person at the door. Contact: leadership@losalamosgop.com.

New Mexico Delegation Announces HHS Grant To Taos For Rural Maternity And Obstetrics Development

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 2:14 pm

Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $2,982,779 to Taos Health Systems, Inc. in New Mexico as part of the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program.

A total of $9 million was awarded to address health disparities

Obituary: Sophia Feldman April 16, 2004 – Sept. 28, 2019

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:57 am

SOPHIA FELDMAN April 16, 2004 – Sept. 28, 2019

Sophia Rose Feldman, aged 15, of Los Alamos, unexpectedly passed away on September 28, 2019. She was with her parents at Los Alamos Medical Center, where staff worked assiduously to revive her – we cannot thank them enough for their valiant efforts.

Sophia was a bright and eloquent spirit in the world. As a student at Los Alamos High School, she was looking forward to singing in the Bel Canto choir, learning how to drive, entering upcoming speech and debate competitions, and trying to figure out what she wanted to do in the world.

She had her first-ever Read More

MANNM Diabetes 1 mile/ 3.2 mile Walk/Run Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:53 am

MANNM News:

Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM), https:////www.mannm.com/, invites all members of the public to join in its second Diabetes 1 mile/ 3.2 mile Walk/Run.

The event is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Rover Park in White Rock to raise awareness for Diabetes while supporting two great causes – the ADA Camp 180 New Mexico program for kids with type 1 Diabetes and Self Help, Inc, https:////selfhelpla.org as they celebrate their 50th year supporting people in need in Northern New Mexico

The ADA reports:

1 in 11 Americans has diabetes today;
Every 23 seconds someone

Gessing: Serious Questions On Free College Proposal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:51 am

By PAUL J. GESSING

Rio Grande Foundation

Gov. Lujan Grisham has put forth a plan (set for debate and possible approval in the 2020 Legislature) for “free” college for New Mexico residents.

For many families this may seem like an unadulterated good thing. And, as the parent of three who is pondering (and already saving for) the college educations of his three children, I totally understand that reaction.

But, from the viewpoint of an economist or even someone who is simply concerned about New Mexico’s future, there are several serious problems with this proposal.

Currently,

New Mexico Magazine Releases 2020 Calendars

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:50 am

NMM News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico Magazine has released its 2020 calendars, which feature astounding work by some of New Mexico’s most talented artists and photographers.

New Mexico Magazine released the 2020 New Mexico Magazine Artist Calendar, which features vivid portrayals of New Mexico’s signature seasons, landscapes and lifestyles. Local artists Bonnie Binkert, Margaret Nes, Robb Rael and Krysteen Waszak were selected as featured artists for this calendar.

New Mexico Magazine’s second 2020 calendar, the 2020 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar, features

Obituary: Dorothy Jean Carryer Steinhaus Nov. 14, 1923 – Sept. 6, 2019

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:41 am

DOROTHY JEAN CARRYER STEINHAUS Nov. 14, 1923 – Sept. 6, 2019

Jean Steinhaus, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sept. 6, 2019 at the age of 95.

Jean was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, the oldest of three children. She enjoyed playing tennis and ice skating as a child in Hancock, Maryland.

After graduating from Miami University in Ohio, she worked as a social worker in Baltimore, Maryland. She married her beloved husband, David W. Steinhaus, Jan. 1, 1949. After Dave finished his graduate degree in Baltimore, they made the big move out west to Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1952,

Self Help Celebratory And Fundraising Gala Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:39 am

Santa Clara wedding vase by Nicolasa Naranjo (1907-2002) measures 12″ high and is just one of more than 50 items available at the Self Help 50^thAnniversary Gala’s auctions. Courtesy/Self Help

SELF HELP News:

It’s an important year for Self Help, and everyone’s invited to help celebrate!

Just a few tickets remain for a celebratory and fundraising gala 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church’s Kelly Hall benefiting Self Help’s work fighting poverty in northern New Mexico.

Attendees will have an evening of food, conversation and great auction deals—all while Read More

NWS: Today’s High Near 74; Tonight’s Low Around 50

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:35 am

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 74 with a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly before noon and tonight’s low around 50. Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Friday Over Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 11:33 am

Daily Postcard: The sunrise Friday morning over Los Alamos. Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More

Posts From The Road: Split Rock Lighthouse

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2019 - 3:25 am

A view from Highway 61 gives visitors a nice view of the Split Rock Lighthouse, which sits high on a cliff overlooking Lake superior. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The lighthouse stands 54 feet high. The building to the left is the Fog Signal Building, which is equipped with two huge fog horns. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN

Photographer

Formerly of Los Alamos

The North Shore Scenic Drive, or Minnesota Highway 61, is a scenic route that starts in Duluth, MN running in a northeasterly direction along the shores of Lake Superior for more than 150

Scenes From 2019 Los Alamos Health Fair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 30, 2019 - 8:37 pm

The 2019 Los Alamos Health Fair drew a big crowd Saturday to Griffith Gymnasium. The Fair is organized by the Los Alamos Heart Council in partnership with Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gary Houfeck reacts to his flu shot Saturday at the Health Fair … oh come on Gary … as they say in the Marines: suck it up buttercup! Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside chats with Health Fair Chair Phil Gursky of the Los Alamos Heart Council, the organizations that partner to bring the annual Health Fair to the community. Read More

LANL Foundation Welcomes Two New Employees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 30, 2019 - 8:28 pm

Education Enrichment Director Michael Dabrieo and Director of Evaluation and Learning Kersti Tyson join the LANL Foundation team. Courtesy/LANLF

LANL FOUNDATION News:

LANL Foundation welcomes new Director of Evaluation and Learning Kersti Tyson, PhD and Education Enrichment Director Michael Dabrieo.

Tyson’s primary focus will be utilizing research and evaluation to support the Foundation’s mission, vision, values and strategies across the spectrum of public education. She will help both internal and external stakeholders to develop evaluation methods that

Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 30, 2019 - 8:25 pm

AGU: Report Addresses Flooding In Communities

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 30, 2019 - 7:21 pm

A school bus drives through flooded streets in Houston, Texas Sept. 19 after heavy rain from Tropical Depression Imelda caused one of the worst flash floods in U.S. history. Courtesy/Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images News/Getty Images

AGU News:

AGU’s global community of Earth and space scientists has contributed research and expertise to our understanding of—and solutions for—climate change, natural hazards, and their related impacts on people.

Climate change, the increasing severity of extreme weather, and resulting floods are health and economic crises that we cannot

Pongratz: Fair’s Fair

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 30, 2019 - 7:07 pm

By MORRIS PONGRATZ

LAPS Board Candidate

District 3 (Aspen)

During my first term on the school board we formed a committee to assess the condition of the LAPS properties.

The Facilities Strategic Planning Committee consisted of local and LANL experts including Steve Girrens, Larry Goen and Grant Stewart, among others. They recommended seeking bond funds to upgrade school properties.

Subsequent voter approval of this suggestion led to improvements at LAHS, LAMS, Aspen, and Barranca schools. Promises made, promises kept!

Now it is White Rock’s turn, time to improve the White Read More