Heinrich Statement On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963. Courtesy/wikipedia
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is celebrated today.
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sacrifice in pursuit of civil rights and equality continues to resonate throughout New Mexico and across our nation. Martin Luther King Day brings us together to reflect upon his legacy and heed his enduring call to service.
“As our communities continue to experience persistent poverty, violence, and discrimination, we Read More
LAHS Swim/Dive Results From 18th Annual Albuquerque Academy Invitational
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School athletes competed Jan. 15-16 in the 18th Annual Albuquerque Academy Invitational High School Swimming/Diving competition at Albuquerque Academy.
This is the biggest high school swim meet in the state with about 25 teams competing. The Hilltoppers won the girls competition narrowly over host Academy, 673-653, for the first time in many years. The LAHS boys finished 3rd.
Winners and all LAHS finishers:
SQT = State Qualifying Time for LAHS Hilltoppers
Girls Team Scores:
Los Alamos 673, Academy 653, Clovis 626, Las Cruces 487, Cleveland 407, Rio Rancho 331, Read More
Daily Postcard: Skaters Gather At Los Alamos Ice Rink
Skaters of all ages and abilities grabbed cones, walkers or just their mittens and got out on the ice this afternoon at the Los Alamos Ice Rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hilltoppers Fall To Artesia Bulldogs 57-53 Friday Night
By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Voice of the Hilltoppers
The 18th ranked Hilltoppers lost the middle game of their “home team game” binge to the 17th ranked Artesia Bulldogs on Friday night.
The game was even at 40-40 going into the fourth quarter, but the Bulldog switch to a 2-3 zone defense in the fourth quarter effectively shut down the Toppers. Once the Bulldogs got the lead they went into a 4-corners stall and held on for the win.
The Toppers were led in scoring by sophomore guard, Jack Stewart. He had 16 points, 11 of them in the second half. The 6’5” junior post, Adam Paulson, had 13 points and 8 rebounds for the Read More
Letter To The Editor: AAUW Urges Yes Vote On HB33 Mill Levy
By AAUW-Los AlamosThe Los Alamos branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) urges the voters of Los Alamos County to cast a yes vote in the HB33 Mill Levy election. Mail-in ballots for this special election must be received in the County Clerk’s office by 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
Passage of this mill levy will provide our schools with more than $2 million annually for the next six years to improve computer networks and equipment, replace musical instruments, purchase athletic equipment, upgrade heating and cooling systems, and fund activity buses.
The election Read More
Thirst For Power, A Climate Change Solution In The Cards
Grid modernization is one of the many issues that will influence water and energy trade-offs in the future. Photo by Randy Montoya,/SNL for Grid Modernization Laboratory ConsortiumA Los Alamos educational company that promotes science and technology literacy has been invited to participate in the Climate Game Night next week at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Science Education Solutions (SCIEDS) will be demonstrating and discussing their professionally developed and scientifically
Parents Night Out Saturday Jan. 23!
FBCLA News:
Parents – Need a night out? The FBCLA Youth Group is back with its second “Parents Night Out.” After a very fun and successful event last year, the teenagers are excited to once again provide families in Los Alamos with free childcare while parents head out to their favorite date spot Saturday, Jan. 23!
DETAILS
5:30-6 p.m. – Drop off the kids (And enjoy some pre-date appetizers for you!)
6-8:30 p.m. – Leave to go on a date
8:30 p.m. – Pick up the kids from the church
WHILE YOU’RE AWAY: Your kids will have a blast interacting with teens from the youth group and our adult leaders while we Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Organizing Your Kitchen
Store lids with containers. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXAlthough January is nearing its close and many a New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside, I’ve decided to let my neat-freak flag fly and get down ‘n dirty with home organization.
If you’ve been bitten by a similar clean-up bug and are looking to organize your own home—I’ve got you covered in the kitchen! These tips, tricks, and techniques will have you in the organizing groove well into the new year!
The kitchen is an area of your home that gets used more often than most other areas. So it stands to reason that Read More
LAHS Swim/Dive Results From Horsemen Invitational
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School diving team competed Jan. 8 in the 2016 Horsemen Invitational at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe. The swimming competition was delayed from Jan. 9 to Jan. 13 due to weather.
Both the LAHS Girls and Boys teams won.
SQT = State Qualifying Time
Girls
- 200 Medley Relay: St Pius 2:00.46 (SQT), Los Alamos 2:01.34 (SQT) (Izzy Runde 30.73, Beth Short 34.11, Jessica Moore 28.80, Niamh Short 27.70), Santa Fe 2:06.63 (SQT), also: 4) LAHS B 2:10.73 (Jesse Liechty 33.10, Sonyia Williams 35.93, Sophie Schmidt 31.53, Caemlyn Tripp 30.17),
Op-Ed: Why New Mexico Needs Bail Reform
Justice Charles W. DanielsOn recommendation of the New Mexico Supreme Court, a bipartisan group of legislators has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would allow voters to decide whether to reform antiquated bail provisions in our state constitution. Currently, the constitution guarantees the right to get out of jail before trial for virtually all defendants, no matter how dangerous, if they can get their hands on enough money to post bond or if they can make payment arrangements with a bail bondsman.
As we have seen all Read More
Los Alamos Choral Society Concert Jan. 23
Youth Mobilizers Screens ‘Race To Nowhere’ For Teens
LATC News:
Youth Mobilizers from the Los Alamos Teen Center (LATC), which is run by the Y and funded through Los Alamos County, are slated to show the documentary film “Race to Nowhere” to their fellow teens at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the teen center, 20th Street and Central Avenue.
“Youth Mobilizers are young people who choose issues that affect their schools or communities and do the necessary research to present to school boards, town councils, and other government entities, with a view to solving problems,” Coordinator Maire O’Neill said.
“Race to Nowhere” Read More
Letter To The Editor: Wow! Wonderful Letters In Support Of HB33 Referendum
By JUDITH BJARKE-MCKENZIEWow! I have read such wonderful letters, in support of HB33 Referendum for our schools.
Los Alamos has schools that we can truly be proud of. Money at the state level is pretty lean and in the past few elections we have passed the referendums to show our support of education. This is how we contribute to our future.
The maintenance of our facilities, as well as keeping up technology and providing activities all help to provide excellence in education. The good news is, your tax rate won’t go up.
Also, our out of district kids are children of people Read More
Community Invited To Conversation On Local Racism
COMMUNITY News:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in partnership with the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, presents the second in a series of conversations on the topic of race and racism in our community.
Join us at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road, next to Mountain Elementary School. Join us in an exploration of how race and perceptions of about have affected local people of color in the community.
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” This little phrase may seem simple but it allows us to pause and to share Read More
Pastor Granillo: It’s Complicated!
By RAUL GRANILLO“When the LORD saw that Leah was not loved, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.” (Genesis 29:31 NIV)
Reading the story of Rachel and Leah’s competition for Jacob’s love, in the book of Genesis, is a lot like reading a Jerry Springer show in the making. It started when Jacob ended up marrying two sisters (Leah and Rachel), but really only loved Rachel. To comfort Leah, God gave her sons, which Leah thought would make Jacob love her—which didn’t work (29:34).
Rachel then got jealous and blamed Jacob for her infertility (30:1); so, in her infinite wisdom, Rachel told Read More
Moniz: We’ve Reached A Milestone
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
By Secretary ERNEST MONIZ
Department of Energy
After years of negotiation and months of preparation, we’ve reached a milestone.
Today, we are officially implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a historic agreement to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful in nature. Before this agreement, Iran’s breakout time — or the time it would take for Iran to gather enough fissile material to build a weapon — was just two to three months. Today, because of the Iran deal, it would take them 12 months Read More
Daily Postcard: Winter On Ashley Pond
A couple dances on the ice and snow late this afternoon around Ashley Pond in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LALT’s ‘Once A Ponzi Time’ Strikes Gold
Mary O’Donnell (Katrina Koehler) discusses her investment with Harold (Michael Adkins) as Gramps (Rich Hassman) looks on. Photo by Larry Gibbons
Natasha (Holly Robinson) pulls the plug on Harold (Michael Adkins). Photo by Larry GibbonsLos Alamos Little Theatre opened “Once A Ponzi Time,” Friday to loud foot-stomping laughter from the audience. My family sometimes describes me as “sense of humor deprived” and I was laughing out loud for most of the play.
This is only the second production of “Once A Ponzi Time” and Read More
Chanticleer Performs In Los Alamos Jan. 24
Chanticleer in performance at the Abbaye aue Dames Saintes. Courtesy/Festival of Saintes
LACA News:
Chanticleer, “the reigning gods of the men’s chorus world” (Washington Post), will perform in Los Alamos at 4 p.m., Jan. 24 in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
Presented by the Los Alamos Concert Association as part of its 70th Anniversary celebration, the Grammy-winning ensemble is touring with a program spanning five centuries of vocal music called “Over the Moon”.
Founded in 1978 and named for the “clear-singing rooster” in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Chanticleer is admired world-wide Read More
Letter To The Letter: A Vote ‘FOR’ HB33
By DEBBIE SMITHMy vote “FOR” means that I make a major contribution to school quality for less than $1 per day. I ensure that my community has access to well-maintained school facilities for concerts, performances, meetings, and, activities.
I provide our children with updated technology, musical instruments, sports equipment, and activity buses. I make sure today’s students have the quality resources my own children had at LAPS.
