DerbyCon 2019: Finish Line – ‘Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened’
Opening ceremony at DerbyCon, the InfoSec conference Sept. 6-8 in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Becky Rutherford
DerbyCon panel on ‘DerbyCon Story Time’. Photo by Becky Rutherford
By BECKY RUTHERFORDI’ve been in cybersecurity for a little over a year, and I decided it was about time I went to an InfoSec conference.
Defcon/Black Hat in Vegas sounded intimidatingly huge; I wanted something less terrifying. A friend suggested DerbyCon. I was still a bit intimidated by the idea of attending an InfoSec conference, but then I heard about it from several other colleagues Read More
Posts From The Road: Badlands National Park
Overview: We entered the Badlands National Park at the eastern entrance, which is about 70 miles east of Rapid City, S.D. and just a short drive off of I-90. The Ben Reifel Visitors Center is near the entrance and is a good place to get park information and maps. Shown is a view near the visitors center as you begin the 39-mile loop drive through the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Vivid Colors: In the late spring the grasses are still a lush green giving a pleasing contrast to the rugged rock pinnacles, buttes and mounds, which make up the park. The formations can be almost white to American Red Cross New Mexico Chapter Seeks Volunteers To Join Disaster Action Team
AMERICAN RED CROSS News:
Everyday, people are forced from their home due to fires, storms or other disasters.
The American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers respond day and night to meet the immediate needs of their neighbors. Assistance given may include financial provisions for food, clothing and lodging, emotional support, prescription medication and other critically needed items.
Want to put your compassion in to action? Join the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team. The American Red Cross, New Mexico Chapter is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join Read More
Los Alamos County Firefighters Remember 9/11
Los Alamos County firefighters set out on a track Saturday on Pajarito Mountain to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on American soil. They are carrying a 26-pound air pack in full dress on the one mile trek with a 1,000 foot rise in elevation to mimic the stairs the firefighters experienced on that tragic day rushing to rescue people in the World Trade Center in New York City. Members of the public joined firefighters in the somber event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters and members of the public on the Read More
Fr. Glenn: Please … Affirm Me!
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Was looking at Facebook this morning (yes, kids; old Fr. Glenn knows about Facebook), and noted that the number of “If you believe/agree with this, share!” or the guilt-attempting: “I bet I won’t get even 1 share!” posts. And, of course, who has not received myriad requests to “like” this or that, or to become “friends” with people of whose identity you have no clue—a “friend” of a friend of a friend of…” …in their attempt to “collect” as many “friends” as possible.
The trend is rather disturbing, actually—the persons posting such things seeming to be pleading: “Please … Read More
How The Hen House Turns: Communication Between Animals
Wild California turkeys ‘communicating’. Courtesy photoWe humans are so focused on our verbal ways of communicating, it is easy to overlook the more subtle methods used by plants and animals.
However, that topic has appeared in some excellent books (The Hidden Life Of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals: What They Feel by Peter Wohlben )
Communication between living beings, and between themselves and their environments, is not limited to sound. Smell and taste play large roles in animal and plant communication. A giraffe can smell danger when eating. Read More
Steinhaus: ‘No Tax Rate Increase’ Bond Election For Our Schools
By Dr. Kurt SteinhausIHM: Community Invited To Attend LYFE University
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Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 15, 2019
By GEORGE MORSE
After a week of unseasonably warm weather for late August and early September the weather turned noticeably cooler today. It felt more like September.
The streamflows have held up well throughout the summer and the trout have come through in good shape. Fall angling, with its cooler temperatures and beautiful colors, promises to be excellent.
One spot I would like to point anglers to is Laguna del Campo near Los Ojos. This little lake received a stocking Sept. 4 of 120 big rainbow trout that averaged 18.7 inches in size. There were Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 68; Tonight’s Low Around 53
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 68 with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and tonight’s low around 53. Courtesy/NWSDaily Postcard: Flowers Bloom On Cheryl Avenue
Daily Postcard: Flowers bloom in the yard of a residence on Cheryl Avenue in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
Celebration Honors CNN Hero Roger Montoya
CNN Hero and Moving Arts Española Artistic Director & Co-Founder Roger Montoya honored Monday said all the people involved with helping children succeed are heroes. Photo by Arin McKenna/Valley Daily Post
Northern New Mexico College President Richard J. Bailey, Jr. calls CNN Hero Roger Montoya ‘a giant among heroes’ during the celebration. Photo by Arin McKenna/Valley Daily Post- Community can vote to help Roger Montoya become CNN Heroes Top 10 Finalist
Community members and local and state leaders converged on Moving Arts Read More
LAHS Girls Soccer Team Falls To St. Michael’s
Hilltopper Kaitlyn McGrane pounds the ball past goaltender Claire Parten for the second Topper goal in the 15th minute of the game played Monday on the St Michael’s campus in Santa Fe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Hilltopper Tara McDonald and St, Michael’s Grace Sandoval compete for the ball in a header attempt as Lauryn Pecos stands ready. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School soccer player Olivia Bell had two assists to Alyssa Parker and Kaitlyn McGrane in the first half of the game played Monday on the St Michael’s High School campus in Santa Fe. Read More
Heinrich’s Clean Energy Jobs Act Has Key Hearing
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich introduces the Clean Energy Jobs Act to establish a comprehensive, nationwide program at the Department of Energy to improve education and training for careers in clean energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Clean Energy Jobs Act (S. 2393), introduced by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) received a hearing Wednesday in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy.
The bill establishes a comprehensive, nationwide program at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create a well-trained Read More
JROTC Car Wash Fundraiser Underway Until Noon!
The community is invited to support the JROTC by getting a car washed today by the Cadets at the Shell gas station on Diamond Drive at Oppenheimer. The Cadets are washing cars until noon today and the price is the amount the car owner chooses to donate. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com 
JROTC car wash fundraiser is underway until noon today the Shell gas station on Diamond Drive at Oppenheimer. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com 
JROTC car wash fundraiser is underway until noon today the Shell gas station on Diamond Drive at Oppenheimer. Photo by KayLindaSurvey: Little Shops Marketplace Worth Pursuing
Discovery Action Team Member Diana Martinez discusses her idea for Little Shops Marketplace during a public meeting Thursday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
The Discovery Action Team announced the results of a recent survey, which gaged local entrepreneurs’ interest in participating in a communal vendor space, during a public meeting Thursday night.
The survey data showed respondents support the idea.
Jim Glover of Once A Day Marketing reported that 111 people responded to the survey. The majority, he said, stated they liked the idea Read More
Nurses With Heart: Parkinson’s And Movement Disorders Action Group Meets At BESC Wednesday
Nurses With Heart News:
The new Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Action Group will meet 2-3:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The 28-member group welcomes the community to attend this meeting to learn about resources and more.
The new group was established this past summer and coordinated by Nurses With Heart CEO Carolyn Moore.
“The newly formed Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Action Group got off to an enthusiastic start,” Moore said. “Attendees asked questions and shared experiences. We welcome anyone who has Parkinson’s or a movement disorder, or who is a caregiver, Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Office In Albuquerque Open This Weekend Ahead Of President Trump’s Visit
STATE GOP News:Community Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser Sept. 21
MASONIC LODGE News:
Pajarito Lodge #66 is hosting its bi-monthly Community Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1400 North Sage Loop.
The Los Alamos High School Navy Junior ROTC unit is working with the Masonic Lodge to staff the breakfast this month.
Tickets are available at the door for $8 and $4 for under age 6. Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 75; Tonight’s Low Around 54
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 75 with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon and tonight’s low around 54. Courtesy/NWS Read More