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
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
Governor Joins Stover At Rover Park Sunday
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
Yang: Capital Isn’t Just About Money Or Equipment – Ignore Relationships At Your Peril
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
Senator Padilla: When Is The Special Session?
100+ Women Who Care In Los Alamos Funds PAC 8’s Teen Suicide Prevention Project
Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board To Hear Presentation On Air Monitoring At LANL
‘Opera On The Rocks’ Returns To Bandelier Sept. 24
Local Presentation Features Adventures In Havana
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Sept. 21
DOE Issues RFI For Low-Level Waste/Mixed Low-Level Waste Disposal 2018 Procurement
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
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