Obituary: James Byron Burns Feb. 8, 1950 – April 1, 2019
JAMES BYRON BURNS Feb. 8, 1950 – April 1, 2019
James Byron Burns passed away suddenly on April 1, 2019 at the age of 69. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Elizabeth Burns and had two older sisters Susan and Kathleen Burns. Here in Milwaukee he also met his wife, Cheryl Lynn Lemanski.
Jim’s passion was education as evidence by his 40-year career working as a middle school educator, teacher-mentor, college professor, educational consultant, published author and New Mexico State Middle School Association leader. Jim dedicated his keen focus to the needs of early Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Subcommittee Open House: Save-As-You-Throw 5:30 P.M. Thursday
Every year the cost to collect and transport trash in Los Alamos County to the landfill rises, and the annual price tag is already pretty hefty. As the cost rises so does the amount of waste filling up the landfill.
The Environmental Sustainability Board’s (ESB) Save-As-You-Throw (SAYT) Research Subcommittee is considering new options that could not only reduce the amount of waste trucked to the landfill but also allow for more equity and control over residents’ trash collection fees.
The SAYT proposal will be Read More
Applications Offered For John And Willie Mae Helm Scholarship Fund And Los Alamos/Rio Arriba Medical Society
SCHOLARSHIP News: Kudos To Volunteer Trail Maintenance Crew At VCNP
Scene from the spring maintenance work on trails at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photo
Scene from the spring maintenance work on trails at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photo
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:
Volunteers from Los Amigos de Valles Caldera and the New Mexico Cross Country Ski Club performed spring maintenance May 13-17 on five roads and trails on the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
NMCCSC Trails Chair and Los Amigos Member Sam Beard and Los Amigos Vice Chair Jim Counce planned and led the work project. Work was performed Read More
‘Liberty On The Rocks’ Meets 6 P.M. Thursday
LOTR News:
“Liberty on the Rocks” meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Cottonwood on the Greens, 4244 Diamond Dr.
The community is invited to join the fun, have a drink, (a dinner entree can be purchased) and discuss the ideas of liberty and freedom, not for electoral politics.
Liberty on the Rocks is a non-profit libertarian organization designed to educate, connect, and activate liberty enthusiasts around the world. Through local chapters and events, citizens and activists throughout the country can increase the size of their networks, enhance their understanding
NNM Teachers Complete National Geographic Educator Certification Phase 1 Training Sponsored By BSMA
Fifteen Northern New Mexico teachers celebrate completing Phase 1 of the National Geographic Educator Certification training during a workshop sponsored by the Bradbury Science Museum Association. Courtesy/BSMA
BSMA News:
The Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA) recently sponsored the National Geographic Educator Certification training for 15 Northern New Mexico teachers.
Alisha Lindsey, a National Geographic Educator and Grosvenor Teacher Fellow lead the training session at Los Alamos Middle School. Lindsey is a middle school teacher in Denver, Colo.
During the training, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Petree Garden Center
On the job in Los Alamos are Ethan Vincent and Kathy Wilson working Friday at Petree Garden Center & Florist at 2470 East Road. Vincent has worked at Petree Garden Center for two years and Wilson previously worked at Pajarito Greenhouse and now Petree for a combined five years. Petree Garden Center & Florist is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and closed Monday. For more information, visit www.petreegardencenter.com. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
NMFO: ‘Briarpatch’ To Film In New Mexico
NMFO News:‘UNASHAMED’ SALTeens 2019 Tour 7 P.M. Tuesday
COMMUNITY News:
SALTeens, which stands for “Singing and Living Truth,” will present the Gospel in music and drama at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 at the Christian Church at 92 East Road.
SALTeens is a summer high school program of Dallas Christian College.
Students are selected by audition for voice, instrumentation and tech support. It is a lively, compelling performance. The Christian Church’s own Lauren Partin, who was a SALTeen for four years, is now on staff with SALTeens helping prepare this year’s performers. Read More
Udall Applauds Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Condemning All Forms Of Anti-Semitism
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
County BPU Holds Closed Session June 19
Letter To The Editor: Time For Impeachment Is Now
By WILLIAM MEADScenes From 2019 Pet Palooza At Christian Church
Scenes from the 2019 Pet Palooza held June 11-13 at the Christian Church of Los Alamos at 92 East Road. The event featured farm animals, wild animals and pets. Some of the activities for the children included animal education, games, roping practice, horse rides, face painting, Bible stories, pinewood derby animal races and a green screen photo booth. Animal guests included horses, chickens, honey bees, an owl, kestrel, hawk, rabbit, geese, snakes and a pony. Photo by Daren Savage
Scene from Pet Palooza at the Christian Church. Photo by Daren Savage
Scene from Pet Palooza at the Christian Church. Read More
Report: New Mexico Ranks 50th In Child Well-Being
NM VOICES FOR CHILDREN News:
- State Makes Some Improvement in Child Poverty, Among Other Indicators
ALBUQUERQUE— New Mexico is once again ranked 50th out of the 50 states for child well-being by the 2019 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. This is the third time the state has ranked last in the nation. New Mexico fell to 50th in 2013, then again in 2018.
Louisiana ranked 49th this year, bumping Mississippi up to 48th. New Hampshire ranked first.
“It’s disappointing, but not terribly surprising to see New Mexico ranked at the bottom again, given the last ten years,” Read More
Kiwanis Club To Host 4th Of July Extravaganza
The community is invited to attend the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos annual 4th of July extravaganza Thursday, July 4 at Overlook Park. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
It’s less than two weeks before the biggest event in Los Alamos – the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos annual 4th of July extravaganza.
All the rain has brought out beautiful wildflowers throughout the county – no fear of drought this year!
All are welcome to Overlook Park in White Rock to share in this time of celebration together.
The Kiwanis Club has taken possession of a massive collection of pyrotechnics and getting ready for Read More
Tripwire Incident In La Senda Resolved
By JIM COBBLEFriends and neighbors, this episode is closed – finished. It was a “one-and-done”.
The young person responsible for this now “non-event” has come forward and apologized for the indiscretion.
The neighborhood can now relax a bit.
The better good in it is that he will go on to become a better man. Read More
Museum Of Space History Partners With KRWG For Free Film Preview: Chasing The Moon
Courtesy photoPMI 2019 Professional Development Day June 21
PMI News:
PMI Otowi Bridge Chapter and PMI Rio Grande Chapter are presenting a joint Professional Development Day.
This event 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Santa Fe Community College.
The costs is $75 for all Otowi Bridge and Rio Grande chapter members anytime before June 19.
5.5 PDUs will be available to attendees.
NWS: Today’s High Near 76; Tonight’s Low Around 50
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 76 with a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. and tonight’s low around 50. Courtesy/NWS
Courtesy/NWS