History Of Acequias And Future Of Taos Sept. 12
Courtesy image
TCHS News:
Acequias are hand dug, gravity-fed irrigation canals that divert stream water to sustain the agro-pastoral economy Spanish colonial settlers established in the upper Rio Grande valley in the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries.
Acequia agriculture extended riparian habitats, transformed regional ecology, and created the cultivated New Mexican landscape we see today. Ditches divert, divide, and deliver water to crops and livestock. They form borders and pathways. They connect and define communities of irrigators who manage water as a commons.
They sustain Read More
Letter To The Editor: About Gun Laws
By KHALIL SPENCER
Los Alamos
Just a quick few comments on Stephanie Nakhleh’s letter.
First, there have already been bills introduced to require universal background checks. So far, they have failed, but not because no one tried. But as a Federal law enforcement officer offered to USA Today**, Vester Flanagan bought his handgun from a federally licensed gun dealer in Virginia, passed a background check, and there was nothing in his background to prohibit the transaction.
Second, there is already Federal law in place to prohibit those who are adjudicated as violently mentally ill from Read More
LANL: Capture Sunlight With Your Window
The luminescent solar concentrator could turn any window into a daytime power source.Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- With integrated photovoltaics, quantum dot solar windows go non-toxic, colorless, with record efficiency
A luminescent solar concentrator is an emerging sunlight harvesting technology that has the potential to disrupt the way we think about energy; It could turn any window into a daytime power source.
“In these devices, a fraction of light transmitted through the window is absorbed by nanosized particles (semiconductor quantum dots) dispersed in a glass window, re-emitted Read More
Letter To The Editor: Overcoming Instinct
By DAN FITZGERALDWhen I was 17 I was recruited by Soviet Block spies to join the U.S. Military and pass secrets. I went to work with the FBI to build a case against them.
At the outset I didn’t think the Communist spies would be some of the best people I would ever know. Nor did I think the FBI agents would be morally repugnant, but that was how it went. I don’t know why I didn’t then see
the need for balance between countries holding the line on war and those run by corporate prostitutes. But once I agreed to work with the government, I went after them harder than my FBI handlers. I don’t Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Love And Mercy’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Love and Mercy” is an intense bio-pic about Brian Wilson, the genius behind the 1960s band the Beach Boys, and his downward spiral into mental illness.
Rated PG-13 “for thematic elements, drug content and language,” “Love and Mercy” is not light fare. Its focus on mental health, abusive therapists and parents requires of the audience a strong and merciful heart. However, the story is historically informative and courageous.
Movie poster for ‘Love and Mercy.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal TheaterJohn Cusack plays a mentally and emotionally oppressed Read More
Pastor Granillo: Missional Christian
By Pastor Raul Granillo“Why do Christians insist on shoving their religion down everyone’s throats?”
This complaint is so common that many simply expect every Christian to try and recruit them as if they are in some kind of pyramid scheme and need to build up a base for the sake of their position. “No thanks, I’ve had plenty of Amway and Herbalife in my life!”
Unfortunately, it seems as if evangelism has become one of the practices most negatively associated with the Christian Church; and I fear this is not just to those outside the church, but also within the very body of Christians themselves. Read More
Charges Filed Against Secretary Of State Dianna Duran
Secretary of State Dianna Duran
Staff Report
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas charged Secretary of State Dianna Duran Friday in District Court with 64 counts including embezzlement, fraud, money laundering, violations of the Campaign Practice Act, tampering with public records, conspiracy and violation of a Governmental Conduct Act.
The investigation into Duran’s alleged misuse of campaign funds and withdrawal of money at casinos around the state began following a tip.
Gov. Susana Martinez said in a statement to the media, “I have spoken to the Attorney General about Read More
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Welcomes Community
Courtesy imageCommunity’s Help Sought To Find Buster The Cat
Buster lives in White Rock and has been missing since Thursday morning. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Buster lives in White Rock and was last seen around 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 near 548 N. Todd Loop.
He is an American Bobtail, very, very friendly, and manages to get out of his collar frequently.
Anyone with information about Buster is urged to call 505.514.3444. His family really misses him. Read More
LAHS Freshmen Parent Night Monday
LAHS News:
Attention all parents of current Los Alamos High School freshmen: You and your student are invited to attend Freshmen Parent Night on Monday, Aug. 31 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Speech Theater.
“This is our second year hosting a Freshmen Parent Night,” says Cindy Black, one of the guidance counselors at the high school. “It gives us one more opportunity to answer any lingering questions parents and students may have about the first year of high school.”
Topics to be covered at Freshmen Parent Night will include Freshmen Academy, credit requirements, the new Academic Support Center, Read More
The Iguanas Mixed Up Quite A Gumbo Friday
The Iguanas on stage for Friday’s Summer Concert at Rover Park in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Music, dancing, laughter. The Iguanas on stage Friday night at Rover Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Saxiphonist Joe Cabral blows his horn. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comMUSIC News:
The Iguanas slithered into Rover Park Friday night to perform for the summer concert.
Their mix of Conjunto, R&B, blues, Chicano rock, Country and every kind of rock ‘n roll, could come only from New Orleans. They even brought a warm Read More
Mammatus Clouds Hover Over Los Alamos At Sunset
Mammatus clouds are spotted hovering over Los Alamos Friday from Pueblo School looking northeast. Mammatus typically develop on the underside of a thunderstorm’s anvil and can be a remarkable sight, especially when sunlight is reflected off of them. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
New Griffith Gym Mural Unveiled Sept. 1
New ‘Hilltopper’ mural in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation announces the completion of a new mural in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School.
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the gym.
Many student artists answered the call for original art work to adorn the east wall of Griffith Gym. The mural honors the creativity and memory of Isaac Hayden, and was collaboratively paid for by his family, friends, the LAHS class of 1994 and Read More
‘Young Frankenstein’ Vignettes Begin Brown Bag Season
LAAC News:
It’s always free and always entertaining to take a lunch break at the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag Performance Series at Fuller Lodge.
Presenting a wide range of programs, from Beethoven to ballet, opera to jazz, chamber music to bagpipes, these concerts have been entertaining Los Alamos music lovers on their midday breaks since 1973. Brown Bag Performances connect performers to the community. Performances are at noon and typically on the first Wednesday of each month but dates may vary.
The 2015-2016 Brown Bag season begins at noon, Sept. 2 with Los Alamos Light Read More
‘Nativities Of The Southwest’ Book Signing Sunday
Book Cover of ‘Nativities of the Southwest.’ Courtesy photo
MRM News:
Millicent Rogers Museum Store in Taos, celebrates “Christmas in August” and the printing of Susan Topp Weber’s beautiful new book, “Nativities of the Southwest.”
Weber will make a presentation on the topic at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the museum, and will linger until 4 p.m. to sign her books. Weber also will bring along some Southwest nativities to sell in the store that day only. Read More
Registration Open For Volleyball Skills Program
Pet Of The Week: Kumquat The Dog
Kumquat the dog. Courtesy/LAC
SHELTER News:
Kumquat is a very mellow 4-year-old shepherd mix female who is both crate- and leash-trained.
She loves water and would really enjoy a pool in her new home. Take her for a lot of walks and make her feel like a valuable member of the family and be rewarded with good-natured affection and loving companionship.
for photos here. September Is National Attendance Awareness Month
Attendance awareness poster. Courtesy photoBeginning Sept. 1, everyone in the Los Alamos Public Schools will celebrate National Attendance Awareness Month.
Outstanding attendance will be a focus area throughout the school year. In a small town like Los Alamos, community members play an important role in keeping kids fully engaged in school.
“Good attendance is the most reliable predictor of graduation from high school,” LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said. “When you’re not here, we notice because we care, and we Read More
Los Alamos Artist Betty Nance Smith Has NYC Opening
View the show online at http://blog.oilpaintersofamerica.com/salmagundi/ Read More
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Statement On Thursday’s Game Commission Decisions
SIERRA CLUB News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Game Commission voted Thursday to approve trapping for cougars on state trust land and private land throughout New Mexico.
The commission also voted to increase bear-hunting quotas. Both decisions came without sufficient scientific evidence and in the face of overwhelming public opposition.
More than 1,000 New Mexicans sent written comments and several hundred people came to Thursday’s meeting to ask the Commission not to adopt New Mexico Game and Fish’s proposals, which may put bear populations in danger and would Read More
