Pastor Granillo: Swing Big!
By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO Swing Big!
“One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.” — Nolan Ryan
The boys that I coach often hear two phrases from me: “Hustle!” and “Swing Big!” These are common phrases for any little league coach, and any parent can expect to hear them at their child’s baseball game. However, I think it’s worth asking ourselves why we say them. Like many things we do and say, the purpose matters.
Anywhere kids are on a team, you will find both parents and Read More
‘Spamalot’ Nominated For Prestigious Popejoy Awards
The Knights of the Round Table are galloping off to Albuquerque to compete in the Popejoy Awards next weekend. From left, Sir Lancelot (Max Herrmann), Sir Robin (Lauren Partin), Patsy (Camille Rousculp), King Arthur (Devon McCleskey), Sir Galahad (Daniel Sarrao) and Sir Bedever (Megan Pimentel). Photo by Ryn HermannThe Los Alamos High School Olions take their production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” on the road next weekend to compete in the Popejoy Awards.
Not only has “Spamalot” been nominated in the categories of Best High School Production, Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Hosts Town Hall At Mesa Library
During her Town Hall meeting today at Mesa Public Library, House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discusses House Memorial 3, which she sponsored to name a submarine the USS Los Alamos. The Memorial passed with unanimous support in the 2016 legislative session. Courtesy photo
House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discusses highlights from the 2016 legislative session during her Town Hall meeting today at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo Read More
Obituary: David Rust April 28, 2016
DAVID RUST April 28, 2016Taiji In The Park Starts First Week Of May
COMMUNITY News:
Free Taiji and Qigong practices begin next week at the Pavilion at Ashley Pond Park:
- Thursdays 10-11 a.m., beginning May 5;
- Saturdays 10-11 a.m. beginning May 7; and
- Mondays 7-8 p.m. beginning May 9.
The program is for adults and children age 8 and up and no previous experience necessary.
Follow along, beginning with a walk around the pond to pick up trash, followed by simple stretching and the Taiji Qigong 18 Form routine. Go over the Yang-style 24 Form Taiji sequence twice, with limited instructions.
Instructor KokHeong McNaughton has been practicing and teaching different Read More
Green Pumas And Galaxy Finish Strong In Duke City Soccer League
Los Alamos Galaxy U11. Photo by RMOrtiz
Los Alamos Pumas U11. Photo by RMOrtiz
By Los Alamos Football Club Coaching Staff
Following a 1-1 tie with the Rio Rapids Fuerte the week before, the LAFC Green Pumas won 3-0 with great team-play versus the Corrales Chargers.
Abera Hettinga scored the first goal, easily tapping in a long cross delivered expertly from Stephen Boone. Goal two was cracked in hard and high by Lenny Svyatsky from an excellent delivery by Callum Mitchell. The final goal by Troy Makela was an astute clean-up off a hard rebound from just past the mid-line, catching the Read More
Interment And Memorial Service For Jeanne Houtz
JEANNE HOUTZ
The final interment for Jeanne Houtz, who passed away on September 25, 2015, will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30 PM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM.
Her remains will be interred with her husband, Harry E. Houtz, who passed away in 1999. Friends of Jeanne are invited to attend this service.
Jeanne Carpenter Houtz, 93, died quietly in her sleep on Friday, September 25, 2015, in Chandler, AZ.
She was married to Harry Edward Houtz, Jr. in 1949. They had been married for 50 years at the time of his death in 1999. She is survived by her brother, James Carpenter Read More
Los Alamos County Little League Opening Day Ceremonies Underway At North Mesa Baseball Fields
The 2016 Los Alamos County Little League season kicks off this morning at the North Mesa Baseball Fields. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Zia Realty Group donates bikes and helmets for the Little League Opening Day give-away event this morning at the North Mesa Baseball Fields. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Little Leaguers check out bikes donated by Zia Realty Group to be given away at today’s opening day event at North Mesa Baseball Fields. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Udall Welcomes Roberta Jacobson’s Confirmation As Ambassador To Mexico
Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson. Courtesy/tufts.edu LANL Puts Out Big ‘Help Wanted’ Notice
LANL Director Charlie McMillan at Tuesday’s Community Leaders Update in Santa Fe talks about reshaping the workforce of the future. Courtesy photo
NNSA Field Office Manager Kim Davis Lebak touts the virtues of a steady budget. Courtesy photo
By ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post
An aging workforce and natural attrition, more than budget growth, are pushing Los Alamos National Laboratory toward a hiring spree. The lab will be looking for scientists and engineers as always, but also for business services professionals, support staff, as well as craft and technical employees.
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FBI And Law Enforcement Partners Target Prison Gang In New Mexico – Seek Three Fugitives
FBI News:
A team of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers Thursday executed 22 arrest warrants (21 federal, one state) and search warrants on eight residences in connection with an operation targeting the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico (SNM) Prison Gang.
Nine individuals were arrested by teams composed of Albuquerque and El Paso FBI SWAT teams, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team. Another 10 defendants were transferred from the custody of the New Mexico Department of Corrections to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Three individuals remain at large Read More
Obituary: Dorothy Wynell Kluk Nov. 15, 1926 – April 26, 2016
DOROTHY WYNELL KLUK Nov. 15, 1926 – April 26, 2016
Dorothy Wynell Kluk, age 89, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2016, with her devoted son, Michael, by her side.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her spouse, Joseph Roman Kluk; her parents, George Lonnie and Etta Pearl (White) Smith; and her brother and sisters, Odell Smith, Ruby (Smith) Bowen, Louise (Smith) Zimmerman, and Billy Jean (Smith) Wall.
Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Joseph Kluk of Highlands Ranch, CO; Michael Kluk (wife Emily) of Los Alamos, NM, four grandchildren, Brandon Kluk (wife Bethany) Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Announces 2016 DNCU Scholarship Winners
DNCU News:
- Seven New Mexico students win $1,000 for higher education
SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union, northern New Mexico’s hometown financial co‐op, has announced the winners of the DNCU Scholarship program for 2016. The seven winners will receive $1,000 each toward the higher education program in which they are enrolled in the fall of 2016.
DNCU Scholarship winners for 2016:
- Nicholas Koskelo – Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos;
- Shania Martinez – Española Valley High School, Española;
- Victoria Lovato – Mesa Visa High School, Ojo Caliente;
- Kyana Montoya – Pojoaque Valley High School,
Living Well Los Alamos: Pressure Canner Care And Maintenance
By HELEN IDZOREKSangre De Cristo Chorale Presents ‘Radiant Spring’ Concert May 7-8
Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Photo by Richard HuelsterSaturday’s Class Of 2016 ‘Paint Fight’ Postponed
The Class of 2016 ‘Paint Fight’ scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Saturday has been postponed due to a problem in shipping. Students will be informed once a new date is scheduled for the event. Courtesy photo Read More
Obituary: Gloria Louisa Cordova July 31, 1938 – April 18, 2016
GLORIA LOUISE CORDOVA July 31, 1938 – April 18, 2016
Gloria Louisa Cordova, long-time Los Alamos resident, passed away on April 18, 2016 after a 16-month struggle with pancreatic cancer.
Gloria was born in Trinidad Colo. on July 31, 1938. After high school she joined the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and graduated from their Mount St. Joseph College with a B. S. degree in chemistry. She taught math and chemistry in high schools in Denver and Trinidad, and then after leaving the community, moved to Los Alamos where she taught chemistry at the high school for 10 years.
In 1979 she joined the Laboratory Read More
Los Alamos Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects
Anyone recognizing these suspects is asked to call LAPD at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Investigations Section is seeking the identities of two suspects in a theft of a motor vehicle case that was reported this month in Los Alamos County.
The Los Alamos Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the male and female suspects as seen in the surveillance footage.
LAPD is offering a reward of up to $250 to anyone who has information on the identity of the two suspects. Anyone with information can call L.A. crime Read More
Obituary: James (Jim) Lowell Anderson April 23, 2016
JAMES LOWELL ANDERSON April 23, 2016
James (Jim) Lowell Anderson, 77, of Boulder, CO passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
Jim was born in Santa Rita, NM and grew up in the Grant County area of New Mexico and was a long-time resident of Los Alamos, NM. Jim attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM, and earned a B.S.degree in Chemistry in 1961 and a M.S. degree in Chemistry 1963. In 1966 he earned a PhD in Nuclear Chemistry from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. In 1958, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Gililland and they were the parents Read More
Atomic City Children’s Theater presents Disney The Lion King KIDS At Pinon This Weekend!
Courtesy/ACCT
ACCT News:
Atomic City Children’s Theater are proud to present their production of Disney The Lion King KIDS. All of your favorite characters from the classic Disney film and hit Broadway musical are here – Simba, Nala, Scar, Pumbaa, Timon, Zazu, and of course, the Rafikis!
Disney The Lion King Jr. will be presented this Friday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at Pinon Elementary School.
ACCT’s Co-Directors, Daren Savage and Kelsey Cline are very proud of their young cast. Savage noted, “Our cast is made up of 3rd and 4th grade students from each elementary school and Read More
