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New Planetarium Film: Black Holes June 25-26

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 5:26 pm

Black Holes, a new planetarium film opens this weekend at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Ever wonder what it would be like to voyage through the galaxies in search of black holes? Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) new planetarium film, Black Holes, explores a place where time stands still, universal order breaks down, and the unimaginable becomes reality.

This family-friendly film will play at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Black

Play Ball With Former Lobos Kirk & Bairstow Today!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 15, 2016 - 5:16 pm

Lobo great and Chicago Bull Cameron Bairstow is joining Alex Kirk 1-5 p.m. today for this season’s final Los Alamos Basketball Camp. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Join basketball stars Alex Kirk and Cameron Bairstow, 1-5 p.m. today, at Griffith Gymnasium for the final Los Alamos Basketball Camp of the season. Walk up registrations are welcome.

Obituary: Anthony Michael Brophy June 26, 1958 – May 29, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 15, 2016 - 3:20 pm

ANTHONY MICHAEL BROPHY June 26, 1958 – May 29, 2016

Anthony Michael Brophy, 57, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on May 29, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with cancer.

Anthony was born June 26, 1958 in Los Alamos, N.M. to James A. Brophy and Kathleen P. Brophy of Los Alamos. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Randal N. Rupert.

Growing up in Los Alamos, Anthony became a graduate of Los Alamos High School class of 1977. He started his working career as a licensed journeyman plumber under the employ of Elmo C. de Baca in Los Alamos, N.M. Then he served in the Armed Forces Read More

Udall Advances NM Priorities In Major Defense Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 15, 2016 - 3:19 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has joined the Senate in voting 85-13 to support our troops, military bases and national defense programs in New Mexico and across the country.

The annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a policy bill that directs the progress of $543 billion in national defense programs. This year’s bill includes essential provisions that will strengthen New Mexico’s military bases and defense programs carried out at its federal installations — such as nuclear weapons programs and cleanup at Los Alamos Read More

Tularemia – Citizens Need To Be Cautious, watchful, Especially With Pets

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 15, 2016 - 3:06 pm

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Emergency Management officials commented Tuesday to clarify information on social media sites sharing New Mexico Department of Health information that tularemia cases had been reported in various Northern New Mexico communities, including Los Alamos.

Last year, Los Alamos had seven cases of tularemia in pets in Los Alamos.

“Tularemia was detected in Los Alamos last year, which means it is endemic to the area,” said LAPD Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson, “Once tularemia enters a community, it’s here for good. Yesterday’s statement Read More

WIlliams: NM502/Central – Traffic Planning Gone Awry

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 3:00 pm

Note that both EB and WB NM502 are designed for 40mph. Note the 50-ft scale at the lower right that pertains to reaction distance inside the roundabout, as well as to design parameters. Note, too, that a “fastest path” was not provided by the designer (indicated by a dash in the table) for WB NM502 traffic on the continuation of this state highway. Image Courtesy/Joel WIlliams

By JOEL WILLIAMS

Los Alamos

A roundabout will be installed at NM502 and Central because that is what the council has decreed and that is what the NMDOT is going to build for them or do nothing at this

Beautiful Instance Of Stellar Ornamentation

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 2:56 pm

The glowing gas cloud LHA 120-N55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Courtesy photo

ESO News:

In this image from ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), light from blazing blue stars energizes the gas left over from the stars’ recent formation. The result is a strikingly colorful emission nebula, called LHA 120-N55, in which the stars are adorned with a mantle of glowing gas. Astronomers study these beautiful displays to learn about the conditions in places where new stars develop.

LHA 120-N55, or N55 as it is usually known, is a glowing gas cloud (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emission_nebula

Udall And Luján Meet With County, Rio Rancho Officials To Discuss Ways To Connect Intel Employees, College Graduates With Job Opportunities At Labs

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 2:55 pm

SENATE News:

RIO RANCHO — June 1, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, along with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, convened a meeting of representatives from New Mexico’s national labs, the University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College, Intel, and the Sandoval Economic Alliance, as well as Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull, to discuss the importance of collaboration to address New Mexico’s unemployment and slow economic recovery.

They also discussed the importance of working together to keep Intel strong in Rio Rancho, while retaining the talented workforce within New

Laboratory Scholarship Winner Uses Leadership To Give Back To Others

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 2:52 pm

Solomon Sindelar in uniform on the New Mexico Military Institute campus. Courtesy/New Mexico Military Institute

COMMUNITY News:

Growing up in Cerrillos, NM, life for Solomon Sindelar was anything but typical. The small town located on the Turquoise Trail south of Santa Fe is known for its rich mining history, dirt roads, and old storefronts reminiscent of the Wild West.

The rural quality of life appealed to Solomon’s parents when they relocated from Colorado to raise their family in an off-the- grid home and start a solar electric company.

Heinrich, Gardner Celebrate Million Solar Installations

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 2:51 pm

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., both members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have introduced a resolution to celebrate that the U.S. has reached one million solar installations across the country.

The solar energy industry supports bringing clean solar technology into homes and businesses around the nation. The industry provides employment opportunities for more than 208,000 solar workers in all 50 states and creates jobs at a rate 12 times higher than the rate

Downwinders Compare Themselves To Hiroshima Victims

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 15, 2016 - 2:49 pm

By ROGER SNODGRASS

Los Alamos Daily Post

Downwinders in Tularosa are making their voices heard this week, during a time when the city of Hiroshima, Japan has been a staple of the news.

A traditional Hispanic town with a population of about 3,000, Tularosa is not far from the Trinity Site, where the first atomic bomb test took place July 16, 1945.

For several years the people in the south-central part of the state have become increasingly aware of the price their friends and neighbors, families and forebears have paid in the nation’s nuclear saga.

Tuesdays At The Pond Entertainment Series Continues With Savage Wizdom And Future Scars 7 p.m. Today!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 15, 2016 - 12:10 am

Courtesy/LACDC

LACDC News:

This week Savage Wizdom and Future Scars are headlining Tuesdays at the Pond at 7 p.m. today.

For those that love metal, Savage Wizdom delivers! Inspired by bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Manowar, Savage Wizdom brings their unique and heavy sound to the masses. Founded in 2004, surviving many lineup changes they have become a pillar of the metal scene in Santa Fe, NM.

First releasing No Time For Mercy in 2007 and their latest highly reviewed epic, A New Beginning in 2014, they have grown into a powerhouse of a band. Now they Read More

Compassion And Communication Inspire Laboratory Scholarship Winner

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:37 pm

Katherine Wang joy in music grew from personal exploration to a means of connecting with others. Courtesy/ LANL Foundation, Andrea Multari

COMMUNITY News:

Katherine Wang describes herself as “independent.” From an early age she was self-driven and focused on academics. Her interest in music and playing the piano were enjoyable but very personal, not shared with peers beyond the required recitals.

This reserve would later shift, marking a change in not only her own perspectives on music, but also on her hopes and ambitions in other areas of

Pajarito Astronomers Host Dark Night June 25

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:30 pm

ASTRONOMERS News:

The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding a County-Sponsored Dark Night at 8:30 p.m. (sunset,) Saturday June 25, at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park in White Rock.

Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes, and star gaze. The red planet Mars, Jupiter and its moons, and Saturn and its rings will be visible. There will be a tour of the summer constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.

Viewing will

Amateur Radio Field Day Exercise June 25-26

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:28 pm

LAARC News:

The Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise June 25-26 at the North Mesa Picnic Ground off North Mesa Road in Los Alamos.

Ham radio operators across North America will be operating from noon Saturday to noon Sunday using generator, solar and battery power in order to make radio contacts during this 24 hour emergency preparedness exercise.

The public is invited to attend and see a demonstration of the Radio Amateur’s skills and readiness in providing self-supporting communications when infrastructure

Masonic Waffle Breakfast Benefits Aquatomics June 18

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:25 pm

COMMUNITY News:

The Aquatomics, lead by Head Coach John Murphy (’72 Olympian), provides a thrilling environment for building competitive swimmers with skills they can incorporate through all facets of their lives.

The team stresses a healthy competitive spirit, strong team bonds, a safe and nurturing environment, and wishes to foster a life-long love for swimming. The Aquatomics is a co-operative, 501c.3 non-profit organization, serving the Los Alamos Community since 1963.

Los Alamos Sportsmens Club Hosts 4th Annual King Of The Hill 3D Challenge

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:23 pm

Courtesy photo

LASC News:

Los Alamos Sportsmens Club is hosting the 4th Annual King of the Hill 3D Challenge this weekend starting Friday afternoon and running through Sunday on Pajarito Mountain ski area.

There will be live music Saturday night by Dam Union out of Las Cruces. So for all you archers come up and join us or just come up and visit and see what all the fun is about. The mountain will be closed to hiking and biking for the duration of the tournament for safety purposes.

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Canyoneering In The North Wash / Four Corners Area Of Utah With Jared Hillhouse Wednesday

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:21 pm

Winter settled in on Black Hole Canyon. Courtesy photo

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers Wednesday, June 15, at Fuller Lodge for a presentation by Pro Guide and ACA Instructor Jared Hillhouse.

Hillhouse will speak on canyoneering adventures in the North Wash / Four Corners area of Utah. He has been guiding canyoneering for more than a decade and has been instructing for over half that. As a certified canyoneering guide and instructor, Hillhouse delights in introducing newcomers to the sport and the wonders and beauty that

Big Cat Tennis Lessons All Summer

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:15 pm

Students Enrolled In Medical School This Fall Can Apply For Scholarship Funds

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 14, 2016 - 6:15 pm

LAMS News:

Students who will be enrolled in medical school in fall 2016 are invited to apply for scholarship funds. Scholarship funds are available through the generosity of the John and Willie Mae Helm Scholarship Fund and the Los Alamos Medical Society.

Students are eligible to apply if they are residents of Los Alamos County or have spent the majority of their lives as residents of Los Alamos County. Applicants are required to write a letter about their medical school background, to fill out a scholarship application form, and to send an official copy of their medical school transcript.