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Registration Open For Fall Classes At UNM-LA

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 16, 2016 - 10:42 pm

Students find the small class size one of the keys to their success at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs

UNMLA News:

Fall classes at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will begin on August 22.

Registration is open, and there is still available space in most classes. UNM-LA offers academic classes and academic programs in a variety of subjects to help students who are interested in increasing their knowledge, improving their skills, entering the workforce, or transferring to four-year degree programs.

In addition to

Los Alamos High School Softball Team Waits Out Storm

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 16, 2016 - 10:38 pm

The Los Alamos High School Girls Softball Team shows good humor while waiting out the rain and lighting Saturday during their golf tournament. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Friday’s Summer Concert At Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 16, 2016 - 4:40 pm

Emily Gimble belts out a song at the Summer Concert Friday evening in the Pavillion at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

On air. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Pat Boyer and concert promoter Russ Gordon share a dance. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Kathy and Steve Boerigter are all smiles as they dance under the stars at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Passing through. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

What have we here? Photo by Bonnie

Explore The Universe: Modern Astrophysics For Everyone

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 16, 2016 - 4:17 pm

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UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos Community Education is offering a unique opportunity for all community members who have an interest in learning more about the universe.

Beginning Aug. 23 and running through November, “Explore Your Universe: Modern Astrophysics for Everyone” will meet 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In this class, students will work in small teams on current, unsolved research problems in astrophysics, guided by mentors who work as astrophysicists

Luján And White House Drug Policy Director Hold Conference Call Today; Community Forum Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 16, 2016 - 2:59 pm

National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli will travel to Albuquerque Thursday, Aug. 18, to host a community forum on evidence-based programs to prevent and treat prescription drug misuse and heroin use.

This is one of a series of forums across the country that will continue the conversation that President Obama began in West Virginia in October of last year, when he announced new public and private sector efforts to address the opioid overdose epidemic.

SFNF: Forest Restoration Grants Awarded

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 16, 2016 - 2:43 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― As part of the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP), the Santa Fe National Forest has awarded more than $1 million in grants for forest rehabilitation, riparian restoration and the environmental planning analysis for future restoration work.

The 2016 grants will go to the following recipients:

$360,000 to Padilla Logging Restoration LLC to purchase heavy equipment and expand capacity to support forest rehabilitation work.
$359,994 to WildEarth Guardians to decommission 15 miles of road, restore 200 acres of meadow by removing small

State’s Largest ‘Walk To End Alzheimer’s’ Sept. 17

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 16, 2016 - 2:42 pm

HEALTH News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announce that at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Albuquerque will host the state’s largest Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The event is at Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza and more than 2,000 residents from Albuquerque and surrounding communities are expected to participate to raise awareness and promote research for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer’s Association’s flagship fundraiser,

White Rock Pottery Replica Project Now Complete

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 16, 2016 - 2:32 pm

The last piece of the White Rock Pottery Replica project, a large 10-foot in diameter plate patterned after a Maria Martinez plate, was installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. This is part of the Los Alamos County Public Art Collection.
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The 10-foot in diameter plate installed Aug. 8 on an exterior wall at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Planetarium Film: ‘Exploding Universe’ Aug. 19, 20, 21

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 16, 2016 - 1:53 pm

The family-friendly film ‘Exploding Universe’ plays at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium on Canyon Road. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) new planetarium film, “Exploding Universe”, explores a world where supernovas erupt, massive materials collide and protons give birth to life as is known today.

This family-friendly

Daily Postcard: Saturday Evening Sky Over Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 16, 2016 - 1:25 pm

Daily Postcard: Saturday evening’s sky paints a spectacular picture over Los Alamos. Photo by Phil Dabney Read More

C-130 Drops Water On Pajarito Mountain For Movie

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 16, 2016 - 2:51 am

The C-130 transport aircraft is spotted this afternoon flying around Pajarito Mountain to drop a large quantity of water for the film ‘Granite Mountain’ that is being filmed in the area. Photo by Donna Reil Read More

Alert: Motorists Can Expect Traffic Delays On Diamond Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 9:28 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials announced that utility work on Orange Street and Diamond Drive will create a 10-minute delay for this evening’s commuters heading north on Diamond Drive. Supporting the Western Area Phase 4 improvements, construction crews have been replacing waterlines in the Denver Steels area, requiring a lane drop on Diamond Drive. For the past two weeks, construction crews have been removing traffic control devices to eliminate the lane drop on Diamond Drive and accommodate the evening rush hour traffic. However, a water tie-in scheduled Read More

LAPS Announces Its Back To School Web Page

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 9:19 pm

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is proud to announce its Back to School web page (http://laschools.net/). Whether you are new to the LAPS district or returning to continue your academic career, this web page is packed with useful information.

Think of it as a concierge service for all of your back to school needs, including information about academics and activities.

In our Find It Fast sectionvisit our Back to School card, there are links to our school calendar, each school’s home page, registration links and web tools for parents. You will also be able to easily find Read More

U.S. Rep. Luján Tours Los Alamos Nature Center

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 15, 2016 - 8:59 pm

PEEC Executive Director Katie Watson, left, shows a map of Los Alamos trails to U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján during his visit Friday afternoon to the Los Alamos Nature Center. The congressman was joined on the tour by Council Chair Rick Reiss, County Manager Harry Burgess and Council candidate Chris Chandler. when he left the Nature Center, Luján was scheduled to visit the Los Alamos Teen Center and look over the renovations at Fuller Lodge and the Los Alamos History Museum. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

PEEC Executive Director Katie Read More

Scenes From 2016 Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 8:33 pm

Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC leads the 2016 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo parade Satuday morning down Central Avenue. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Hilltopper Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

‘Topper flags. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Spectators settle in for Satuday’s parade on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Park rangers and their mascot. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Park Ranger waves to the crowd lining Central Avenue for Saturday’s

Scenes From ‘Born To Be Wild’ Opening Reception

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 7:37 pm

Jocelyn Warner with her work at Friday’s opening reseption of ‘Born to be Wild’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Alligator. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Lori and Robert Gibson examine a sculpture. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Wildflower 3. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Artists Lily Schlein and Ted Greer. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Piece by Valentina Devine. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

One of the Wild Ones.

Heinrich Launches Online Zika Resource Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 7:24 pm

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is providing New Mexicans with critical resources and raising awareness about the health threat posed by the Zika virus.

Today, he launched a Zika Resource Center on his website to provide information about the virus and tools to help New Mexicans stay healthy.

“While the Zika crisis grows, it’s more important than ever that New Mexicans have access to critical information about how to keep themselves and their families safe during the summer Read More

LANL: Wiring Reconfiguration Saves Millions For Trinity Supercomputer

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 6:59 pm

The first row of cabinets for the new Trinity supercomputerat Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

New wiring, prefab tray cables and aluminum power cables reduce cost and time

A moment of inspiration during a wiring diagram review has saved more than $2 million in material and labor costs for the Trinity supercomputer at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The Laboratory’s High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities team, led by Data Center Manager Ron Velarde of HPC-Design (HPC-DES), discovered the potential to re-engineer Cray’s initial wiring diagram Read More

Los Alamos County Fair Prize Winners Chosen

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 5:05 pm

Exhibit winners are chosen including these examples of fine fare at the Los Alamos County Fair Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Grand Champion sweet treat. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Blooming quilt. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Prize needlework. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The best in fine art. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Playing card tutu. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Olympic Rings in Legos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Superintendent Welcomes Staff Back To School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 15, 2016 - 3:59 pm

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus welcomes staff back to school during this morning’s all hands meeting at Dwayne Smith Auditorium. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More