Obituary: Ryan Barnes Feb. 26, 1978 – Oct. 18, 2017
RYAN BARNES Feb. 26, 1978 – Oct. 18, 2017Seven Los Alamos Scientists Honored As APS Fellows
The seven scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory named this year as Fellows of the American Physical Society (APS) are, clockwise from upper right, Vivien Zapf, Stuart A. Trugman, Laura Beth Smilowitz, John W. Lewellen, Christopher J. Fontes, Han Htoon and Toshihiko Kawano. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Fontes, Htoon, Kawano, Lewellen, Smilowitz, Trugman and Zapf noted for career accomplishments
Seven scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory were tapped this year as new Fellows of the American Physical Society (APS), a significant honor for the Laboratory and its people. The honorees Read More
Governor Dedicates New Veterans Cemetery In Gallup
Gov. Susana MartinezLWV Forum On Spent Nuclear Fuel Nov. 2
New Mexico Adopts Unaltered Science Standards For Climate Education
SIERRA CLUB News:
The organization, Climate Parents, issued the following statement on the decision by the New Mexico Public Education Department to adopt unaltered Next Generation Science Standards, climate change education:
“This is a great victory for New Mexico students and science education, and shows the power of people taking action together for our kids,” said John Friedrich, Climate Parents’ Online Campaign Manager. “All New Mexico students can now look forward to receiving a world-class science education that includes learning accurate information about human-caused Read More
Nominations Sought For New Living Treasures
COMMUNITY News:
Do you know someone you think should be a Living Treasure of Los Alamos? Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 30, and a nine-member board will chose three new Treasures, who will be honored at a ceremony April 22, 2018. Nominees must be current residents of Los Alamos County. Selection of the new Treasures will be based on letters of nomination from the public; letters should include the following information:
- When did the nominee come to Los Alamos?
- In which areas did the nominee make volunteer contributions to life in Los Alamos?
- How many years has the nominee been involved
Scenes Of Last Outdoor Farmers Market This Season
The kettle corn is popping at today’s final outdoor Los Alamos Farmers Market for the 2017 season. The Los Alamos Farmers Market is set up near the Mesa Public Library on Central Avenue. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Masa corn tortillas are under construction at today’s Los Alamos Farmers Market … get um while they’re hot! Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Christmas chile roasting today at the Los Alamos Farmers Market. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
The produce stand is filled with fresh pickings at the Farmers Market today on Central Avenue. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
A basket leaves Read More
LAFD Wildland Firefighters Help Battle California Fire
The scene as Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Fire crew members travel to the Bear Fire north of Santa Cruz, Calif. last week as part of a 16-person strike crew from New Mexico. Courtesy photo
Three members of the Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Fire team have returned from their deployment to California.
Wildland Fire Division Chief Kelly Sterna, Driver-Engineer Van Leimer and Firefighter Brian Palmer left Los Alamos Oct. 15 with the Department’s Type 5 truck and traveled to the Prado staging area in Chino, Calif. Read More
Udall Urges Bipartisan Action To Fund CHIP And Health Programs Critical To New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallMother Strives To Give Son Better Life
Luella Bustos with her son Jesse Moe. Courtesy photoHeinrich Calls On Secretary Perry To Withdraw Proposal To Force Consumers To Subsidize Uncompetitive Coal And Nuclear Companies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an op-ed today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) called on Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry to withdraw a recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) directing federal regulators at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create rules that would favor coal and nuclear plants that are no longer the most cost-effective producers of energy.
“If FERC were to adopt Secretary Perry’s proposed rule, or anything even remotely similar, it would unravel wholesale energy markets Read More
Scenes From Valles Caldera Prescribed Burn
View of the prescribed burn Wednesday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
View of prescribed burn near Las Conchas. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Council Approves Rezoning Entrada Business Park
County Planning Manager Tamara Baer
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved rezoning the Entrada Business Park from heavy commercial to mixed use during its regular meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers.
The difference between the two zones, County Planning Manager Tamara Baer explained, is heavy commercial allows automotive and automobile services that can generate noise and traffic, whereas mixed use allows residential development, is more pedestrian friendly and aims to encourage Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Rose Bush, A Sunflower, A Chamisa, And A Few Little Elms
By LYNN HANRAHANWe received a really creepy, threatening letter the other day. It seems that a rose bush, a sunflower, a chamisa, and a few little elms on our property pose a danger to pedestrians. Horror.
Walking up to get the mail Saturday when this letter arrived I was annoyed. A cat was eating a bird in the driveway. I first complained about this nasty cat over a decade ago to Animal Control. Twelve years later he is still invading my property daily. Could the guy who photographed our garden maybe come and take his picture? Maybe he could send it to the dog catcher.
Speaking of dogs, Read More
Xi Nu Chapter Of Beta Sigma Phi Craft Fair Saturday
The Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold its annual craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Crossroads Bible Church on East Road. Courtesy photo
Sisterhood, celebration and the goal to help others will drive more than 30 years of craft fair experience that summons more than 50 vendors 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Crossroads Bible Church.
The dynamic dames of the Xi Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will serve it up again this Saturday, as they host their annual fundraiser to aid a large number of community projects.
“We come together from many different backgrounds Read More
Tax Help New Mexico Needs Community Volunteers
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Udall Urges Enhanced Public Safety, More Resources For Crime And Victim Services In Indian Country
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has urged improvements to public safety in Indian Country, calling for additional resources to fight crime and provide victim services to Native Americans.
In a legislative hearing, Udall led the Indian Affairs Committee in reviewing three bills to promote public safety in Tribal communities:
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By ALLEN MCQUISTONNew Mexico Conference Of Churches Commemorates 500th Anniversary of Reformation
NMCC News:
The New Mexico Conference of Churches (NMCC) has invited all residents of the state to attend a commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation 2:30-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Albuquerque.
The theme of the ecumenical vesper service of song and prayer is “One Body – Many Members, One Spirit, Many Gifts” and it will be followed by a community dialogue.
A mass choir will gather at the service under the direction of Fabian Yanez, director of the Office of Worship of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, to sing the world premiere of an anthem composed for Read More