‘FIRE UP’ For Scouting!
BSA News:
The Boy Scouts of America is holding its Fall Fire-Up for Scouting Cub Scout recruiting events at fire stations in Los Alamos and White Rock this week:
- Event #1 is Tuesday Sept. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at Fire Station #3 in White Rock, 129 NM 4; and
- Event #2 is Thursday Sept. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. at Fire Station #4 in Los Alamos, 4401 Diamond Dr. across from the Golf Course.
Boys who are starting 1st through 5th grades (6-10 years old) can be registered for the Cub Scouting program. Information for registering boys in 6th-12th grades in Boy Scouts will also be available. Fire station firefighters Read More
RPLA/LAFRW Host Youngest Legislator In U.S.
Officials Break Ground On New Del Norte Credit Union Branch At Rover And N.M. 4 In White Rock
DNCU and Los Alamos County officials toast the groundbreaking of the new facility Thursday at the corner of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Officials break ground Thursday morning on the new Del Norte Credit Union at the corner of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DNCU CEO/President Chuck Valenti welcomes the crowd to Thursday’s groundbreaking event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Officials, credit union staff and community members gathered Thursday Read More
LARC Annual Meeting Is Wednesday, Sept. 23
LARC News:
The date is wrong on the letter that went out about the annual meeting to Los Alamos Retirement Community members.
The correct date is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Aspen Ridge Assisted Living, 1010 Sombrillo Court.
LARC members will vote to approve candidates for the LARC Board of Directors. Members are encouraged to attend to hear about updates and changes at Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge Assisted Living. Read More
Pet Of The Week: Teo The Kitten
LAFC Offers State Approved DWI School Oct. 9, 16, 23
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council is offering the quarterly State approved DWI School 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 16 and 23.
Registration in advance is required. The fee is $175 and payable at the time of registration.
Call LAFC for more information or to register at 505.662.3264. Read More
Los Alamos Rotary STARS Participates In Opera On The Rocks At Bandelier For 3rd Consecutive Year Sept. 26
Members of the Los Alamos Rotary STARS pose for a photo recently at the Blue Window Bistro.Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STARS News:
The Los Alamos Rotary STARS (Service to All Rotary Satellite) will participate in the upcoming Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier for the third year in a row.
The group, which undertakes community and international service projects, will again provide gourmet cheese plates for a requested $10 donation. In addition this year, the group also will offer gourmet dessert plates for a requested $5 donation.
Wine and beer will be for sale from local vendors. Opera
Smart Design With Suzette: How To Decorate For Fall On A Budget
How To Decorate For Fall On A Budget
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of year! I want to pull out my sweaters and boots and decorate for fall. Of all the seasons, fall is the easiest and least expensive to decorate. Walk out your front door and you have found your inspiration and resources.
Adding autumn touches of decor to your home will help you transition into the new season with excitement of the passing of the year.
From the exterior to the interior of your home, fall decor colors can be rich and robust or subtle and subdued.
Here are a lot of ideas to inspire Read More
2015 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts Honorees Announced
ART News:
Gov. Susana Martinez presented seven New Mexico artists and art supporters with the 2015 Governor’s Awards For Excellence in the Arts Friday at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
The 2015 honorees are:
- Dr. William Clark of Las Cruces, music;
- Catalina Delgado-Trunk of Albuquerque, papelpicado;
- Vincent N. Figiola of Las Cruces, painting;
- Virgil Ortiz of Cochiti Pueblo, ceramic and design;
- Irvin Trujillo of Chimayo, weaving;
- Edgar Foster Daniels of Santa Fe, major contributor to the arts; and
- Eric Renner and Nancy Spencer of San Lorenzo, major contributors to the arts.
“Art is woven deeply Read More
Los Alamos Trails? Yep, There’s An App
Put it anywhere else and it would be a National Park. Carved by the Rio Grande through thick lava flows, White Rock Canyon is a geologic masterpiece that averages 1,000 feet deep. The spectacular vistas, rugged terrain and perennial streams make this a premier destination for outdoor explorers. Courtesy/LAC
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center has an app they feature at the Los Alamos Nature Center called “Los Alamos Trails”.
The app is especially handy to have on a smart phone for those new to the community or just new to hiking and biking on local trails.
Click here
2015 Los Alamos History Award Presented To Nancy Bartlit And Hedy Dunn
Hedy Dunn, left, and Nancy Bartlit receive the Los Alamos History Award from Los Alamos Historical Society President Michael Wheeler. Courtesy/LAHS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
Nancy Bartlit and Hedy Dunn have been named winners of the 2015 Los Alamos History Award.
The pair, who have been instrumental in preserving and promoting Los Alamos history for decades, received the awards during the Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Fall Gala and Experience Auction on Sept. 12.
“We couldn’t be more pleased that these two ladies, who have done so much for Los Alamos history over the years, are being honored Read More
Girls Expand Horizons With Cool Science
‘When I grow up I want to be a forensic scientist. I want to go to College at Penn State,’ said Jenny Kilde, 12, of Los Alamos Middle School. She was taking part in the Physics of Toys workshop, led by Ruth Howes and Nancy Watson Saturday at the Santa Fe Community College. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com
These girls are not learning ‘What’s the matter?’ but rather, ‘What matter is,’ and (the title of their workshop) ‘Why Empty Matters,’ taught by Kateryna Artyushkova and Linnea Ista, a chemist and a microbiologist at the University of New Mexico. They’re finding out about vacuums, gravity, Read More
Pastor Granillo: …With Liberty And Justice For All
We have rules in our home; I dare say most families do. Our children know that there are rules for using the computer, for watching TV, for how they speak to each other, for how they treat each other’s property, and for just about everything relational we can think of.
These rules are designed to keep the peace, teach respect, create a safe environment, and provide many other skills that will benefit our children through their lives.
Rules and laws are a part of life, but to what end? In our world we find that there are many rules and laws that we must follow under the threat Read More
Heinrich Calls For Reforms To Mining Law In Environment And Public Works Hearing On Recent Spill
Sunrise Stages Captured Friday Morning
Fun Weekend At Bandelier: Fee Free Day, Opera, Lunar Eclipse And Tsankawi Sept. 26-27
BANDELIER News:
The weekend of Sept. 26-27 is going to be very busy and enjoyable at Bandelier National Monument.
As Superintendent Jason Lott says, “Bandelier is always a great place to visit, but this weekend is going to be extraordinary. Come take a walk on the trails, and then enjoy a really special event each of the evenings.”
For starters, Saturday Sept. 26 is Public Lands Day, a celebration of all the public lands nationwide – National Park Service, US Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and all the others owned by all Americans. Read More
New Mexico State Legislature Receives National Award For Improvements Made To Tax Policy
Outstanding High School Students Encouraged To Apply For Highly Competitive Senate Youth Program
Letter To The Editor: Fuel Prices – A Larger Picture
It’s not necessarily a Los Alamos, or Smith’s conspiracy.
Santa Fe prices are currently comparable to Los Alamos. Totavi is similar to other valley prices (~40 cents less), and Albuquerque is lower still.
For an overview, look up GASBUDDY.COM online for gas prices in any locality in the country. People send in prices that they see, and it lists how long ago the postings are. Read More
Heading Into The Unknown…
Almost everything we know about living in space ends at six months. Now that I am at the midpoint of my mission, heading into the second half of one year in space aboard the International Space Station, I am looking forward to exploring the science of this uncharted territory and stepping into the unknown.
My Russian colleague Mikhail Kornienko and I are living in space for one year to push the edge of our scientific understanding. Read More