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Atomic Man Duathlon Road Closures In White Rock Sunday

COMMUNITY News:

Atomic Man Duathlon – a race in the format of run/bike/run – begins at 7:30 a.m. this Sunday, Sept. 18. The race starts and finishes at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock.

The road between Pinon Elementary School and Sherwood Boulevard will be closed during the event. The road closure begins around 7 a.m. and there will be volunteers at Sierra Vista Drive, Balboa Drive and Alhambra Drive to help residents navigate in and out of their respective neighborhoods while the race is occurring.

Traffic will still flow on Grand Canyon Drive., N.M. 4 and both Piedra Loop and La Senda Road Read More

Chandler: It’s Important To Preserve Home Rule

By CHRIS CHANDLER
Los Alamos County Council Candidate
Former Charter Review Committee Member

I had previously written about Los Alamos County’s unique status as an H class, incorporated county.  (LA Daily Post, June 21, 2016). I now address our County’s status as a home rule, incorporated county.

As an incorporated county, we benefitfrom the flexibility afforded home rule municipalities. Under common law, cities are limited in their authorities, and are allowed to exercise only those authorities grantedto them by the state legislature. Under this governing model, Read More

DNCU Shreds & Recycles 34,780 Pounds Of Paper

DNCU News:

Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce its 2016 Shred Days have collected 34,780 pounds of paper for recycling. Shred events were held at each of the co-op’s six branches to allow members and the public to dispose of sensitive papers safely.

“We are proud to see the results of our commitment to the environment,” DNCU CEO/President Chuck Valenti said. “One ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees and 60 pounds of air pollutants, so we are happy to have saved almost 300 trees and reduced air pollutants by over 1,000 pounds. Read More

Science On Tap: ‘Through A Robot’s Eyes…’

LA CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

Science On Tap happens every third Thursday of the month, featuring a new topic each time. Join us tonight when Chris Rittner will talk about the LANL hazmat robots. Science On Tap is tonight, Thursday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square.

Rittner is part of LANL’s Hazardous Devices Team (HDT) and will talk about the work the group does, including the recent Hazmat Challenge (held each year since 1996), designed to test responders under the most trying of circumstances.

Science On Tap is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District Read More

Tickets Available For Los Alamos GOP Constitution Day Dinner Sept. 24

Courtesy image

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos is hosting its annual Constitution Day Dinner 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Church of Christ at 2323 Diamond Dr., in Los Alamos.

Tickets are available for this special event, which features guest speaker State Rep. Nora Espinoza who is a candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State. The winners of the Constitution Essay Contest for students of all school levels will be announced and the winners will have an opportunity to read their essays at the event. The elementary winner receives $100, the middle school winner receives $200 and Read More

PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Mushrooms Along La Jara Trail

PEEC Amateur Naturalist
By ROBERT DRYJA
 
Mushrooms Along The La Jara Trail
 
It is late summertime and rain has been falling regularly for several weeks in the Valle Grande. Varieties of mushrooms are emerging from the ground or are growing on the sides of trees. 
 
The trail around the Cerro La Jara dome in the Valle Grande provides a visually pleasing setting in which to look for mushrooms. The Valle Grande is seen in any direction as the trail circles the dome. The dome was created as lava below pushed the level floor of the Valle Grande upwards. Sheets
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Yang: Capital Isn’t Just About Money Or Equipment – Ignore Relationships At Your Peril

By ELENA YANG
Los Alamos

When we hear “capital,” images immediately pop into our heads of money (in large amounts) or buildings or equipment. Of course, we realize and understand that people’s knowledge, skills and experiences are equally important, more in some businesses than in others. These less tangible assets are termed “human capital.” But in organizations, per Kenwyn Smith’s definition, it is the relations among parts, and the relations among relations, that really matter. And implicit in the relationships that actually facilitate execution of work is the trust people develop Read More

Stanislaw Ulam Memorial Lecture Series Sept. 26-27

Seth Lloyd/Courtesy photo
 
SFI News:
 
SFI’s popular Ulam Lecture Series — now in its 24th year — features two talks that explore the Information Edge, the principle underlying both the creation and destruction of our universe’s complex structures.
 
Using simple, accessible examples from cosmology, quantum physics, and biological and financial systems, Seth Lloyd will shine a light on this powerful perspective. Lloyd is a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the SFI external faculty.
 
Lloyd,
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Senator Padilla: When Is The Special Session?

By SEN. MICHAEL PADILLA
Majority Whip
 
New Mexico is facing a budget crisis of historic proportions, one that must be dealt with now, not later. The state budget crisis requires responsible cuts and reliable revenue sources.
 
For reasons that are difficult to fathom, the Governor and her Republican allies in the House of Representatives have been downplaying the seriousness of the budget crisis. Both the Governor and the Legislature have an obligation to fix the problem, not to pretend it doesn’t exist.
 
Now is the time for democrats and republicans to come together
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100+ Women Who Care In Los Alamos Funds PAC 8’s Teen Suicide Prevention Project

From left, PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau with Kate O’Donnell guide the creation of a teen suicide prevention PSA project funded by 100+ Women Who Care in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
 
UWNM News:
 
100+ Women Who Care in Los Alamos is a group of women who strive to have a positive impact on those in need in the Los Alamos area, without the time-consuming effort associated with fundraising.
 
The mission is to reach out and help the community by collecting contributions for local nonprofits. All organizations up for consideration for an award are in the Los Alamos
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Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board To Hear Presentation On Air Monitoring At LANL

NNMCAB News:
 
The Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board (NNMCAB) meets 1-5:15 p.m. Sept. 28, in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands University, 800 National Ave., in Las Vegas.
 
The NNMCAB is one of eight site-specific advisory boards established to involve local citizens in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) environmental clean-up decision process at its nuclear facilities. Members of the public are encouraged to attend NNMCAB meetings and provide their unique perspective on environmental issues.

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‘Opera On The Rocks’ Returns To Bandelier Sept. 24

 
BANDELIER News:
 
For the fifth year, the Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc., Atomic City Transit, and Bandelier National Monument will be presenting “Opera on the Rocks” at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater. This year it will be the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24.
 
In previous years the music has been by Mozart, but this year Zarzuelas, excerpts from traditional Spanish opera, will be featured. There will also be food, beverages, and a craft table for kids. Tickets are now available at the Guild’s
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Local Presentation Features Adventures In Havana

Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Timeworn but magnificent, dilapidated but dignified, fun yet maddeningly frustrating – Cuba is a country of indefinable magic. 
 
Havana, the city once known as the “Paris of the Western Hemisphere” takes center stage Thursday, Sept. 29 at this month’s meeting of the “Los Alamos & Santa Fe People Who Love Travel” Meetup. This month’s presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be given at the ProjectY community space at 150 Central Park Square in Los Alamos. The meeting is free and open
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Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Sept. 21

JJAB News:
 
The next Juvenile Justice Advisory Board meeting is Sept. 21 and will include discussion on the FY-18 CYFD application, updating the JJAB strategic plan and getting board member signatures for the CYFD MOU is on the agenda. 
 
The 2016-2017 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey Roadshow is 1-3 p.m., Sept. 28 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
 
Data from the 2016 Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey will be presented and discussed and will include data specific to Los Alamos County. Nearly all Los
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DOE Issues RFI For Low-Level Waste/Mixed Low-Level Waste Disposal 2018 Procurement

DOE News:
 
CINCINNATI, OHIO  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) seeking interested parties with the specialized capabilities necessary to meet the requirements for the Low-Level Waste/Mixed Low-Level Waste (LLW/MLLW) Disposal (2018) procurement.
 
This effort will require contractors to safely dispose of LLW/MLLW; Section 11e.(2) byproduct material; technologically-enhanced, naturally-occurring radioactive material (TENORM);
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Rep. Garcia Richard Evaluates Proposals During LESC Meeting At State Capitol

During a recent meeting at the state capitol in Santa Fe, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard as an educator and member of the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) evaluates proposals that will affect New Mexico schools, teachers, insurance premiums for New Mexico, charter schools and the Every Child Succeeds Act that replaced No Child Left Behind. Courtesy photo Read More

Taste Of Rio Rancho Set For Oct. 22

 
RIO RANCHO News:
 
RIO RANCHO Taste what Rio Rancho restaurants have to offer at the 6th Annual Taste of Rio Rancho, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at Santa Ana Star Center at 3001 Civic Center Cirle NE.
 
Back again this year is the exclusive Pre-taste ticket, with early access 4-5:30 p.m. and more than 25 Rio Rancho restaurants taking part in this year’s event, which will provide attendees with free samples of their signature foods while supplies last.  
 
Tickets are priced at $10 for General Admission (5:30-7:30 p.m.), $20
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Daily Postcard: Buck Lingers On Barranca Mesa

A small herd of bucks are spotted Sept. 12 crossing the road in the usual place on Barranca Mesa and this magnificent buck was among them. He posed very nicely for the photographer. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

Community Invited To Join County At Upcoming Meetings For 11 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos County Council at meetings to review the 11 proposed Capital Improvement Projects.

Meeting Schedule:

County Council Work Session

  •  Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.
  • LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock
  • The Dekker Perich Sabatini team will review the projects and associated costs

Town Hall Meeting

  • Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m.
  • Fuller Lodge

Town Hall Meeting

  • Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. to noon
  • LAFD Training Room, Fire Station #3, White Rock

Visit www.losalamosbondprojects2017.com for information and to sign up for Read More

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