PEEC: Fourth Friday Fractals Show Sept. 25
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PEEC News:
Enjoy avisual journey into the never-ending world of fractals at Los Alamos Nature Center 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
This program incorporates math, science, art, and nature in a full-dome planetarium show featuring original music, which is suitable for audiences age 3 and up. Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the nature centerand are only $10 for adults and $8 for children.
The breathtaking show starts promptly at 7 p.m. and seating is limited. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the show. If tomorrow will not work or one viewing is not enough, put it on the calendar for Read More
Obituary: Arthur Joseph Jaramillo March 19, 1943 – Sept. 20, 2015
ARTHUR JOSEPH JARAMILLO March 19, 1943 – Sept. 20, 2015
Arthur Joseph Jaramillo, 72, a longtime resident of Pojoaque Valley passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 20, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo; brother, Joseph Jaramillo, Jr., sister, Drucilla Sandoval. Arthur was born on March 19, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Joseph and Drucilla Jaramillo. When he was four years old he moved with his family to New Mexico where he grew up in Los Alamos and where he graduated from high School in 1961.
After he graduated he joined the Iron Workers Read More
Parra-Vasquas Top Pace Race Predictor
Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race runners and walkers get moving Tuesday on North Mesa and in Bayo Canyon. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR participants run and walk Tuesday on North Mesa and in Bayo Canyon. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Sixteen dedicated runners and walkers appeared in pouring rain Tuesday evening to test their pace racing skills on the Original Turkey Trot course held on North Mesa and in Bayo Canyon.
As they started the one and three mile courses, the rain ceased and pleasant running conditions prevailed. The best predictor was Nicholas Parra-Vasquas
with a two second error Read More
Obituary: David D. Smith Oct. 9, 1957 – Sept. 18, 2015
DAVID D. SMITH Oct. 9, 1957 – Sept. 18, 2015
David D. Smith, 57, of Los Alamos, NM passed away on September 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by the family that he so dearly loved and treasured. His death was a result of a very hard battle fought against a sudden illness.
David was born in Oil City, PA on October 9, 1957 to Larry D. Smith and Yvonne E. Toy. With a brief stop in Garland, TX, David’s family finally ended up in Los Alamos in the early 1960’s. He said one of his earliest memories of Los Alamos was staying in Fuller Lodge and watching a wedding taking place in the great room below. Read More
SFNF Issues Closure Order For Golondrino Prescribed Burn On Cuba Ranger District
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Golondrino prescribed burn area on the Cuba Ranger District will be closed to the public Sunday, Sept. 27 until Thursday, Oct. 8 to ensure public safety during ignitions.
The restricted area is popular with hunters, and since the prescribed burn is planned during turkey and bear season, forest officials determined that a closure order would minimize potential safety hazards.
The area under the closure order is delineated by the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) boundary on the north, the boundary between the Cuba and Coyote Ranger Districts on the east, Read More
Obituary: Don Brancato Feb. 24, 1958 – Sept. 16, 2015
DON BRANCATO Feb. 24, 1958 – Sept. 16, 2015
Don Brancato of Rio Rancho, NM passed away September 16, 2015.
He was born in Bayshore, NY on February 24, 1958. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1976 and from NMSU where is was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
While living in Las Vegas, NV he worked in the restaurant business until he retired and moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Don enjoyed sports, gardening and photography. He was famously known for his outstanding sense of humor.
He is survived by his mother Ellie Leavitt; brothers Bob and Tom; sister Laura; nieces Brenda and Liz; and his nephews Read More
Luján On CNN: ‘We Want The Pope To Challenge Us’
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DCCC News:
Earlier today, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District spoke to CNN’s Chris Cuomo on the South Lawn ahead of Pope Francis’ welcome at the White House.
The interview covered the Pope’s historic visit, its implications for Congress on topics including immigration reform, and most importantly, the Congressman’s deep pride and excitement for the Papal visit as a Catholic.
Asked about the political implications of the visit, and the Republicans’ “aggression” toward the Pope this week, Luján told CNN:
“Whatever the message of what Read More
RANM: August Housing Market Remains Healthy
REAL ESTATE News:
Statistics reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) indicate that while August sales numbers are down from July 2015, the 1,705 total sales during August 2015 represents a 5.3 percent increase from sales reported in August 2014.
Median prices continue their upward trend.
August 2015 median was $185,000. This number is nearly 2 percent higher than the July 2015 median of $181,500 and 4.5 percent higher than the August 2014 median of $177,000. Median price indicates half the properties sold for more, half for less.
“While rising median prices are great Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $23.2 Million For Albuquerque, Taos, Artesia Airports
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallSTATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced more than $23.2 million in grants to support air transportation infrastructure at the airports in Taos, Artesia and Albuquerque.
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the grants to fund airport construction and rehabilitation, and reduce pollution.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich The Taos Regional Airport will receive $16,162,353 to fund the construction of a new runway. The Artesia Municipal Airport will receive $2,042,802 to rehabilitate its existing runway, Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Opening Color Guard For State Fair Rodeo
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC Color Guard was requested to provide the presentation of colors for the opening of the New Mexico State Fair Rodeo this year. Following the drill competition Saturday, Color Guard members Lauren Partin, Echo Rogers, Kelsey Tucker and Zoe Schreiber traveled to Tingley for the event. The Color Guard was commanded by Lauren Partin. Courtesy/NJROTC
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Color Guard members Lauren Partin, Echo Rogers, Kelsey Tucker and Zoe Schreiber. Courtesy/NJROTC Read More
DOE National Cleanup Workshop Sept. 29-30
DOE News:
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29-30, the Department of Energy (DOE), in cooperation with the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) and Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG), will hold the first DOE National Cleanup Workshop at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA.
The workshop brings together senior DOE executives, officials from DOE sites, industry executives, local government officials, and other stakeholders. Topics will include major cleanup successes planned for the next two years, contract and project management improvement, efforts to develop Read More
An Open Book: Going For A Hike
An Open Book: Going For A Hike Although this happened a few years ago, I still remember those 20 young men and women, all high school seniors, winners of a scholarship from the LANL Foundation. Each took a turn talking about their plans for the future. I heard about future physicians, about future diplomats, about future engineers and scientists and teachers who would change the world or their home town, or maybe just one life, but that is enough.
As I stood listening to them, I couldn’t help but place myself among them, thinking back to my own youth and plans for the future, Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Participates In First Drill Meet Of Season
Los Alamos High School NJROTC armed drill team commanded by Michael Purdy reporting in for their drill event Saturday at the Early Bird Drill meet in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
NJROTC News:
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC cadets competed Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Early Bird Drill meet at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque.
This was the first drill meet of the season. The armed and unarmed team both competed in regulation and inspection. Armed commanded by Michael Purdy, and unarmed commanded by Mikyla Smith. The unarmed team placed 2nd in inspection. Both teams did an outstanding Read More
Validity Of Home School Speech and Debate Team Tournament Entries Challenged
Members of the Jemez Mountain Home School Speech and Debate Team. Courtesy photo
By MICHAEL BOOTON
JMHS Speech and Debate Team
The Jemez Mountain Home School Speech and Debate Team (JMHS) may not be attending the LAHS Hilltalker-hosted Speech and Debate tournament this weekend because the Hilltalker head coach has challenged the validity of the team’s status with the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).
The coach initiated contact with the New Mexico Activities Association over the summer to question Jemez Mountain’s eligibility to compete in speech and debate Read More
Scenes And Results From Friday’s LAHS XC Meet At Cleveland High School In Albuquerque
Toppers cheering their teammates in the Girls JV race. Photo by Blake Wood
Morgan Jones finishes in the Girls JV race. Photo by Blake Wood
Chris Buntain in the lead pack of the Boys JV race. Photo by Blake Wood
Talia Dreicer in the Girls Varsity race. Photo by Blake Wood
Madison Foley was the top Topper in the Girls Varsity race. Photo by Blake Wood
Zoe Hemez in the Girls Varsity Race. Photo by Blake Wood
Freshman Elijah VelasquezFood On The Hill: Confit Byaldi New Mexico
A serving of Confit Byaldi with Vinaigrette. Photo by Felicia Orth
Food On THe HillConfit Byaldi New Mexico
There’s an awful lot to say about this recipe; I will offer just some of it briefly:
- The name of the original Turkish dish “Imam Byaldi” translates as “The Imam Fainted.” He swooned because the dish was so tasty, or perhaps because it required the remainder of his wife’s dowry of olive oil.
- It is the tastiest vegan recipe I know, and is gluten-free as well.
- Although it is not quickly prepared or quickly cooked, the time spent is worthwhile. This would be a good recipe
Still Time For 8th Graders To Register For Spring Break Trip To Washington, D.C.
Los Alamos Middle School students visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a trip to the nation’s capital. Courtesy photoAttention current Los Alamos Middle School 8th graders and Los Alamos home school 8th graders … it is not too late to sign up for the spring break Washington, D.C. trip.
Obituary: Patrick ‘Pat’ Joseph Burns Aug. 8, 1952 – Sept. 17, 2015
PATRICK “PAT” JOSEPH BURNS Aug. 8, 1952 – Sept. 17, 2015
Patrick “Pat” Joseph Burns, songwriter, musician, historian/editor, teacher, father, grandfather, brother and friend to so many, passed away suddenly on the evening of September 17, 2015, in Santa Fe, NM.
He was born in Albuquerque, NM, on August 8, 1952, to Jessica and Raymond Burns. Pat spent his entire life in the Northern New Mexico area. He loved to soak at Ojo Caliente Natural Hot Springs, take pictures of spectacular sunsets and truly appreciated the beauty that surrounded him. His driving passion, however, was always his music. Read More
New Mexico ACI President Visits Los Alamos
New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry President Jason Espinoza and Public Policy Director Bailey Griffith visited the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon as part of a 15 community tour they are conducting in 14 days around Los Alamos. Espinoza became president of ACI in June and together with Griffith is sharing innovative new ideas with the business community this evening at a joint dinner with the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce at UnQuarked in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Constitution Day Essay Winners Honored
From left, essay contest winners Jack Ammerman, Audrey Nolan, Philippa Fung and Jenny Wang with West Virginia House Rep. Saira Blair. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women hosted a Constitution Day Essay Contest and invited the winners to recite their essay at the annual Constitution Day Dinner held Saturday at the Los Alamos Golf Course Community Building.
Winners include:
- High School – Jenny Wang;
- Middle School – Audrey Nolan;
- Elementary School – Philippa Fung; and
- Honorable
