Endangered Local Wildlife Talk At Nature Center
Author and environmentalist Micheal Dax. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
How many endangered or threated animals call the Pajarito Plateau home?
Michael Dax from the Defenders of Wildlife will be at the nature center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 to talk about the endangered species in the local area and reveal how to help protect the current biodiversity.
New Mexico is home to 118 animals listed as threatened and endangered. In many cases, scientists do not fully understand the animal or how the ecosystem will change if it becomes extinct. This talk is part of a national outreach effort by Defenders of Read More
Paws To People Awards $10K To Lyme Disease Study
Courtesy/bridgetocures.com
PTOP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – What do you say to a research project that will tackle head on a trio of diseases that are escalating in both dogs and humans to better understand their relationships and develop a better diagnostic test?
To a project that will yield results not in decades but in months? One that embodies the essence of translational studies in its ability to benefit animals and humans? If you are the Paws To People Organization, you would say … What are we waiting for – let’s Build A Bridge!
Paws To People Board of Directors awarded $10,000 Read More
Attorney General Offers Suicide Prevention Trainings Across New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Balderas
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Attorney General Hector Balderas added suicide prevention to the list of topics covered in educational trainings offered across the state by the Office of the Attorney General.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in New Mexico among young adults age 15-24 and the 10 leading cause of death nationally.
“We must engage our communities across New Mexico in serious conversation about mental health and suicide prevention,” Attorney General Balderas said. “Suicide Read More
Pastor Granillo: Life Imitating God
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” –Oscar Wilde
I am a Gen-Xer. I was part of that group that grew up on hairbands, Nike Pumps, Goonies, and MTV. What I remember most about my youth is so desperately trying to stay in touch with the pop-culture. Fashions and slangs seemed to change more often than my shoe size did; and surviving Jr. High and High School meant never missing the newest fad. I had to really be careful which “artist” I imitated. In hindsight, I made a good choice in jamming to Metallica rather than to The New Kids on the Block.
Art is simply Read More
Wildlife Advocates To Rally Before Tuesday’s Game Commission Meeting
Mary Katherine Ray
SIERRA CLUB News:
Another critical wildlife decision looms for Gov. Martinez’s Game Commission — will it do the right thing?
On Tuesday, the New Mexico Game Commission will decide whether to allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to release the endangered Mexican gray wolf in the wild in New Mexico in accordance with the Endangered Species Act. U.S. Fish and Wildlife is appealing to the commission because New Mexico Game and Fish Director Alexa Sandoval denied the agency’s permit.
The public is invited to rally at 8 a.m. before Tuesday’s commission meeting to support scientifically Read More
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Responds To Upcoming State PARCC Results
AFNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
Secretary Skandera Warns Schools, Parents, And Educators To ‘Brace Themselves’
Albuquerque – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“With the upcoming release of the Partnership for Assessment and Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) scores, Secretary Skandera is working hard to lower expectations for student performance, yet doesn’t tell the full story in her comments.
“In the absence of meaningful data until full PARCC results are released on Oct. 30, and Read More
Bandelier Welcomes New Artist In Residence Carolyn Tourney Florek
Bandelier Artist-in-Resident Carolyn Tourney Florek. Courtesy/Carolyn Florek
BANDELIER News:
Carolyn Tourney Florek of Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument’s current artist in residence, is a poet, publisher, garden designer, and visual artist .
She has degrees in geology and painting, and her poetry has been published in a number of anthologies. Her poem, “Over Flat Creek,” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Florek’s most recent publication, The Painted Door Opened, is a collaboration along with Carolyn Dahl of their poetry and art. Her work Read More
NM Attorney General’s Office Arrests Alleged Human Trafficker; Seeks Information From Public
Jeremy Bowerman
NMAG News:
CLOVIS – On Sept. 23, 2015, the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in conjunction with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, the Clovis Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, worked hand in hand to investigate and arrest Jeremy Bowerman, 36, for attempted Human Trafficking and other felony charges.
Bowerman was arrested for attempted Human Trafficking when he met with a supposed mother of a 10-year-old female. Bowerman is alleged to have agreed Read More
Prescribed Burn Begins On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to begin the previously announced prescribed burn in the Santa Fe Watershed on the Española Ranger District Sunday, Sept. 27, if conditions are favorable.
Fire managers would like to complete the Santa Fe Watershed burn by the end of September, but that window is dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, and may be extended further into the fall months.
Up to 1,000 acres may be treated with hand and aerial ignitions. The Santa Fe Watershed Read More
Los Alamos Kiwanis Honors New Officers
Kiwanis 2014-2015 President Steve Boerigter honors John Arrowsmith as Kiwanian of the Year during a special event recently in Los Alamos. Photo by Don Casperson
Lisa Wismer was inducted recently as the incoming president (for 2015-2016) for the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Don Casperson
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos honored its new leaders (who will take office Oct. 1), and announced the “Kiwanian of the Year” recently during a potluck installation dinner at the home of the club’s treasurer, Cindy Eaton.
Lisa Wismer will be the Kiwanis Read More
Two Great Art Events Oct. 16-18: Part 2
Artist Cindy Boe with her work. Courtesy photoART News:
Oct. 16-18 is Art Weekend in Los Alamos! Both the 2015 Los Alamos Studio Tour and the Gateway to the Holidays Arts and Crafts Fair will take place that weekend. The Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring artists from both events leading up to the Tour and Fair.
The 2015 Studio Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. There will be an artists’ reception 5-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Samples of all artists’ work will be on display throughout the weekend in the Pajarito Room at historic Fuller Lodge.
Los Alamos Master Gardeners Meet Oct. 1
Allium Chives. Courtesy/LAMG
LAMG News:
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners’ October meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in the White Rock Library meeting room.
The program will be presented by Ron Midgett of New Earth Orchids in Santa Fe. Read More
Los Alamos American Foundation For Suicide Prevention ‘Out of Darkness Walk Day’ Sept. 26
Following up on the Sept. 8 County Council proclamation of Saturday, Sept. 26 as the ‘Out of Darkness Walk Day’, Randi Simmons for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention assembles supporters at East Park in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Official Proclamation:
WHEREAS: in the State of New Mexico, 442 deaths occurred by suicide which account for 2.4% of all manners of death; and
WHEREAS: in Los Alamos County alone, suicide accounted for 20% of all manners of death, New Mexico ranks fourth in our nation; and
WHEREAS: it is estimated that 4.73 million Read More
Supermoon Eclipse Observation At PEEC Sunday
Supermoon. Courtesy/space.com
PEEC News:
Starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is bringing out the telescopes to observea lunar eclipse from the Los Alamos Nature Center.
From the nature center, the moon will appear full as Earth passes between the sun and the moon. During the eclipse, the moon will take on a red glow from light traveling through the edges of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is termed a “supermoon” eclipse, because the moon is closer to Earth on the 27th and 28th of this month than any other time of the year.
Join PEEC’s local astronomers Read More
NMSA Has New Home At Sanbusco Complex
New home of the New Mexico School for the Arts. Courtesy photoNMSA News:
SANTA FE – At a special gathering at the New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Wednesday, NMSA-Art Institute Director Riis Gonzales and NMSA Head of School Cindy Montoya announced to faculty and staff that NMSA is one step closer to acquiring a permanent campus.
The NMSA-Art Institute (NMSA’s non-profit partner), through its subsidiary Sanbusco 2015, purchased the Sanbusco Market retail complex Sept. 22. The statewide, public, arts-focused high school has been searching for a permanent home since its inception Read More
Be Inspired And Find Your Power At Public Firewalk
Firewalking at a previous workshop. Courtesy photoLIFESTYLES News:
A Public Firewalk is taking place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Toolshed in Dixon. The cost is $125.
Firewalking teaches a profound lesson about the power of the mind, and the effect that our thoughts and beliefs have on our experience of reality, organizers said. It is a practical way of confirming our instincts and validating our intuition.
Firewalking provides an unforgettable visual image to accompany our thoughts and beliefs. It shows us the vastness of human potential. And most importantly, it helps us to shift Read More
Jimmy Stadler Band Plays Ullr Fest Oct. 3
RPLA/LAFRW Host Constitution Day Dinner
Chairman Bill McKerley of the Republican Party of Los Alamos welcomes state and local dignitaries and guests to last Saturday’s annual Constitution Day Dinner at the Golf Course Community Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
At the head table from left, Jacqueline Chrobocinski, County Councilor James Chrobocinski, Jennifer McKerley, RPLA Chair Bill McKerley, Rep. Saira Blair, James Robinson, Mary Wilhoit and Dennis Wilhoit. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rep. Saira Blair of the West Virginia House is the youngest elected legislator Read More
More Scenes From Metzger’s Gas Tank Removal
The tanks are coming out of the ground today at Metzer’s in White Rock as the company is exiting the gasoline business. Photo by David Jolly
Photo by David Jolly
Photo by David Jolly
Photo by David Jolly Read More
Light Opera Presents ‘Young Frankenstein’
Cast of ‘Young Frankenstein.’ Photo by Larry Gibbons
Sets by Holly Haas under construction. Photo by Larry GibbonsLIGHT OPERA News:
The Los Alamos Light Opera presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein”, a ‘monster’ of a show directed and choreographed by Patrick MacDonald and musically directed by Gretchen Amstutz.
Everything about the show is monstrous- the ambitious set, the cast of millions (50), and 100 costumes! The impressive set was designed and created by Holly Haas, set designer. Dave Olivas, master carpenter, built the set with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Read More
