Amateur Naturalist: What’s Happening To The Birds?
The Acorn woodpecker has a white ring around its eye and also is among the most commonly seen. Photo by Bob Walker
The Lesser goldfinch is the most commonly seen species in the lower forest habitat.
Photo by Bob Walker
Robert Dryja
Los Alamos
We previously considered bird species that are generalists for breeding throughout the various habitats in Los Alamos County. The annual counts give the impression that these species as a group have been increasing in number over the years.
However there is one dominant species, the Evening grosbeak, which is increasing in numbers. The other less common Read More
County Notice Of Possible Quorum May 14
NWS: Today’s High Near 67; Tonight’s Low Around 47
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 67 with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. and tonight’s low around 47. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Panoramic View From Main Hill
Daily Postcard: Panoramic view recentlly from Anderson Overlook off Main Hill Road. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Elizabeth Bates Graduates From UNM School Of Law
Elizabeth A. Bates received her Juris Doctorate (JD) degree (summa cum laude) May 11 from the UNM School of Law during graduation commencement ceremonies. She is the daughter of current LANL employee Kathleen Gorman and former LANL employee Bob Bates. Bates passed the New Mexico Bar examination in February and is a practicing attorney in New Mexico. Courtesy photo Read More
Heinrich Requests Public Update On Status Of NSA Phone Records Surveillance Program
Sen. Tom Udall Holds ‘For The People Act’ Forum
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, left, hosts a forum Saturday at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque to discuss his efforts to enact a sweeping package of reforms that will fight corruption, fix broken politics and make government work for all Americans. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall held a forum Saturday on the For The People Act, his landmark legislation to reform democracy, at Central New Mexico Community College where he discussed his efforts to enact sweeping legislation that will fight corruption, fix broken Read More
Notice Of UNM-LA Advisory Board Meeting May 13
UNM-LA News:- a presentation by a Community Internship Collaboration student;
- an update on the formation of an Advisory Board temporary committee to focus on strategic initiatives and community relations; and
- administrative reports on ongoing UNM-LA activities.
In Preparation For Commercial Service, Virgin Galactic Moves To Spaceport America, New Mexico
Scene at the Roundhouse Friday as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson announce Virgin Galactic moving spaceline staff and space vehicles to New Mexico. Courtesy photoFree Seminar ‘Branding Bold Part II’ May 17
CHAMBER News:Cultivating Coders Offers Graduating Seniors Free Coding Boot Camps And Paid IT Training
County Board Of Public Utilities May 15
Introducing Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Co-Pastors Rev. Nicole Raddu-Ferry and Rev. Scott Thalacker of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Courtesy photo
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road. Courtesy photo‘Forget-Me-Not’ Gala Promises To Be Fun-Filled Fundraiser To Help End Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Association News:
Twelve Hundred NM Students Simulate Life On Mars
KAFB News:Waffle Breakfast Supports Robotics May 18
Los Alamos Genealogy Association Meets May 16
LAGA News:Rotary Announces Community Funding Recipients
Through its Community Funding Requests program, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently awarded $500 each to four area non-profits selected through an application process with a committee of judges and member voting. From left, Community Funding Co-chair Jean Gindreau with President Vincent Chiravalle congratulates Robyn Covelli-Hunt of Las Cumbres Community Services, which will apply the money toward promotion and development; Barranca Elementary School Nurse Sheila McClees who will use the money to assemble emergency first-aid kits for public school classrooms, Los Alamos PublicLetter To The Editor: Smith’s Marketplace Has Lost Yet Another Customer
By CINDY LITTLESmith’s Marketplace couldn’t possibly make their disdain for their customers any more clear.
As if the Visa credit card fiasco wasn’t bad enough, they have now removed both express checkout lanes, apparently under the assumption that anyone who has 15 items or less would be just as happy going through the self-checkout as an express lane.
I wonder if they ever noticed that there were always people using the express lane? I wonder if they ever watched how people struggle trying to figure out how to use the self-checkout?