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VFC News:Tauck Grant Helps Preserve Iconic Mormon Row Structures In Grand Teton National Park
GTNPF News:Classical Music World: Pale Blue Dot
The Dover Quartet performs in Los Alamos March 11 at Smith Auditorium. Courtesy photo
The Pale Blue Dot: This iconic image was taken by NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft from a distance of almost 4 billion miles from Earth. The dot can be seen about halfway down the orange stripe on the right. Courtesy/NASA
There are plenty of classical works inspired by or associated with heavenly bodies. Debussy’s ever-popular, Clair de Lune comes to mind as does Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Gustav Holst’s The Planets, is a staple Read More
LAPS School Board Honors Students
Chamisa Elementary School gymnasium was packed Thursday evening as students were recognized for their important accomplishments by the LAPS School Board. Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, right, documents the occasion. Photo by Joel M. Williams Read More
Letter To The Editor: Follow-Up On County Recreation Needs & Economic Development
By FRAN BERTINGThe analysis by staff and Councilor (Susan) O’Leary of where our CIP money has been spent, as shown in the Los Alamos Daily Post of Thursday, Feb. 25, is indeed eye-opening and very valuable as we proceed to allocate our available resources in the current CIP discussion.
Unfortunately, this analysis may reinforce some of the complaints I have heard repeatedly: “The Government is spending all this money on luxurious digs for itself and on roads, at the expense of citizens’ quality of life needs!”
Remember, one of the Read More
Labor Management Relations Board Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board meeting scheduled for March 1, is canceled.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 7, however, due to scheduling conflicts, it may be moved to June 14 or 21.
Watch for updates as soon as more information is available. Read More
Mental Health Design Team Community Presentation Is Tonight
LAPS News:NM State Basketball Championships Tip Off Friday
SPORTS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association would like to advise the public of important information pertaining to the 2016 U.S. Bank State Basketball Championships.
The first round of the tournament will be played on Friday, March 4 (Girls) and Saturday, March 5 (Boys) at the home sites of the higher seeded teams. Tickets for the first round games will be $5.00.
The Class A-6A seeding meetings were held on Sunday, February 28; brackets are now posted on the NMAA website at www.nmact.org.
First Round winners will advance to the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals, Read More
Letter To The Editor: Will CIP Proposals Actually Produce Projected Benefits?
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMThe presentations made at the last CIP public forum held by County Council could be categorized as either “business” focused or “recreational/quality of life” focused.
Comments at both the forum and in articles in the Feb. 28 edition of the LA Monitor state that the business-focused proposals are much more likely to produce a return-on-investment and be more valuable to the community. However, I would like to point out that much of the value associated with these proposals is based on the assumption that these newly developed parcels of land, including the Read More
Girl Scout Cookie Season Runs Through March 27
Courtesy image
GIRL SCOUT News:
Girl Scout Cookie season is underway through March 27 and the Los Alamos Girl Scouts organization wants the community to know they are preparing for the best cookie season ever.
In the cookie sale, girls learn five skills:
- Goal setting;
- Money management;
- Marketing;
- Business ethics; and
- People skills.
Buying Girl Scout Cookies is about more than just handing over money for a box. It’s about the skills a girl gains from interacting directly with each purchaser. It’s about the experience of running her own cookie business and working with others. And it’s Read More
Bills Aimed At Protecting New Mexicans Become Law
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Two bills sponsored by Rep. Nate Gentry were signed into law Sunday by Gov. Susana Martinez.
HB 72, or “Jaydon’s Law,” gives judges access to the full criminal histories of violent repeat offenders. The bill is named for Jaydon Chavez-Silver, an Albuquerque teen who was killed during a drive-by shooting while at a house party.
“Judges need this information to make good pre-trial decisions and keep our communities safe,” Gentry said. “As a former prosecutor, Governor Martinez understands the importance of this legislation, and I’m pleased she has signed it into law. It Read More
Los Alamos Boy Scouts From Troop 22 Recreate Klondike Gold Rush At Annual Winter Campout
From left, Connor Ahrens, Jake Werner, Aidan Cooley, Richard Thompson, Taran Cooley, Josh Mike and Zachary Beck. Photo by Pete Werner
TROOP 22 News:
Boy Scouts from Troop 22 in Los Alamos recreated the Klondike Gold Rush at their annual winter campout Feb. 12-14 at Camp Elliott Barker near Angel Fire.
In the late 1890’s, 100,000 gold prospectors traveled the frigid reaches of Alaska and Canada by dog sleds to reach the gold fields of the Klondike. They braved all kinds of winter weather, and therefore, needed great survival skills.
Scouts from Troop 22 and other regional Troops recreated this Read More
PEEC Offers Yoga Class Beginning March 3
Yoga class. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Beginning March 3, the Los Alamos Nature Center will have a different type of class ─ yoga.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is working with registered yoga instructor, Christa Tyson, to provide weekly yoga sessions with a view of nature.
The yoga classes will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays where participants can enjoy the nature center’s breathtaking view of the Los Alamos canyons, skies, and wildlife. When the weather permits, this class will take place on the patio outside the nature center, where the sounds and smells of nature Read More
Zoe For President: New Candidate Announces Her Run For Commander In Chief In 2064
Zoe. Courtesy/Y-USA
Y News:
- The Y organizes Zoe for President, symbolizing potential of all children
The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and The Family YMCA in Los Alamos have launched Zoe for President, a campaign to elect a one-year-old girl as the nation’s Commander in Chief … in 2064.
The campaign highlights the potential the Y sees in all kids to grow up and change the world if they’re nurtured properly and supported along the way. Through Y initiatives like childcare, academic enrichment, mentorship, college prep, job training and more, kids have the opportunities to succeed, grow, and one Read More
Los Alamos Ski Race Team Shines In Angel Fire
The Los Alamos Ski Race Team was in Angel Fire over the weekend and well represented on the podium with awards. Photo by RMOrtiz Read More
Hilltoppers 1st Round Girls Game VS. Goddard Friday
SPORTS News:
Goddard High School in Roswell will play at Los Alamos at 6 p.m. Friday, March 4.
Doors open at 5 p.m. All tickets are $5. No passes, staff or student ID’s accepted. Read More
6th Annual Run For Her Life 5K-10K Races April 10
Runners cross the finish line at the 2013 Run for Her Life Race in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The 6th Annual Run For Her Life 5k and 10K Races begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 10 at East Park on East Road (M.M. 502).
All proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Registration forms available at www.atomicrunners.com. For more information, call 505.672.1639. Read More
Daily Postcard: Signs Of Spring On Red Dot Trail
Daily Postcard: Signs of spring are spotted Sunday during a hike along Red Dot Trail. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
A Taste Of Knowledge Beer & Wine Tasting March 4
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation will host a beer and wine tasting event, A Taste of Knowledge, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Bradbury Science Museum.
Participants will sample a wide variety of specially selected beers and wines, choosing eight tastes from among 12 offerings. An array of delicious appetizers will accompany the beverages.
All proceeds benefit the Great Ideas Grants available to school district classroom teachers each fall and spring from the LAPS Foundation.
“The hope is that our community will come out to support our teachers at this unique Read More
