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Smart Design With Suzette: Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor theater. Courtesy photo
 
Backyard design plan. Courtesy photo
 
Smart Design With Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX
Outdoor Living Spaces

I love being outdoors this time of year – it’s not too hot, the evenings are cool and let’s face it, our sunsets are the very best in the United States.

Creating a relaxing, stylish outdoor living space can greatly increase the appeal and value of your home while providing an oasis for friends and family to enjoy.

  • Purpose: How are you going to use your outdoor space? You most likely will need an entertainment area, cooking area and dining area. Some
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Brownies Swim Party At Pinon Park Pool A Blast

Brownies have a blast at their swim party last week at Pinon Park Pool. Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Last week, a White Rock Brownie Troop celebrated the end of a fun-filled, event-filled year of girl scouting with a swim party at Piñon Park Pool in White Rock. For a swim party, there was very little actual swimming done, as the girls were too busy having a blast splashing around, playing on pool floats, playing Marco-Polo, and going off the diving board.

Community members can give White Rock’s Piñon Park Pool a try during Free Open Swim Days 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Monday.

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Pastor Granillo: Fashionable Christians

By Pastor Raul Granillo
Los Alamos

When I was 14 years old, I was certain that if I had a pair of Bugle Boy jeans I would get that call from a mysterious lady asking, “Excuse me; are those Bugle Boy jeans you’re wearing?”

O.K., maybe that’s a stretch, but I had no doubt that if I could get my hands on a pair my status in Jr. High would drastically change. It certainly couldn’t hurt. I needed something to prove that I wasn’t just another dork in the halls. Fashion had the potential to make or break a person in Jr. High. It still has a great power in every aspect of our lives.

There is something about fashion that we Read More

Governor Calls Special Session For Noon Monday

STATE News:

SANTA FE – After two months of political brinksmanship, Gov. Susana Martinez and State Senate leadership have finally agreed upon a list of legislation to take up at a special session at noon Monday, June 8.

Senate leadership says they anticipate the session lasting no more than one or two days.

The legislation to be considered includes the previously killed Capital Outlay bill, which funds capital improvement projects throughout the state. The $265 million expenditure is considered economic stimulus by many communities and also provides badly needed infrastructure.

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LANL’s VISIBLE Team Teaches Los Alamos Teens The Art And Science Of Creating Video Games

Travis Burkett, right, and other members of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s ‘VISIBLE Team’ (Virtual Simulation BaseLine Experience) were at the Los Alamos Teen Center Friday to teach the art and science of creating video games. ‘It’s for serious purposes but we basically make video games at the Lab,’ Burkett said. ‘We’re trying to get kids interested in artistic careers. This is a field that is only going to grow.’ Team members not in photo include Giovanni Sabella, David Dunn, Elise Elfman and Adan Patino. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Pinon Park Pool Swim Lessons Begin Monday

Pinon Park Pool in White Rock. Courtesy photo

POOL News:

The first session of swim lessons starts Monday at Pinon Park Pool, 104 Bryce Ave., in White Rock. Classes are available for pre-beginner, beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Sessions are  9:30-10:15 a.m. Monday through Friday:

  • Session 1 runs June 8 through June 12;
  • Session 2 is June 22 through June 22;
  • Session 3 is July 6 through July 10; and
  • Session 4 is July 20 through July 24.

The cost is $30 per student per session for members of Pinon Park Pool and $40 for non-members. Registration forms are available at the Read More

Lunch With A Leader Features Two Speakers From Southwest Jemez CFLRP

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LWV News:

The League of Women Voters will host its monthly Lunch with a Leader at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 16 at Mesa Public Library.

This month Leaders are two men from the Southwest Jemez Mountains Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (Southwest Jemez CFLRP), Jeremy Marshall and Jarrett Garcia.

Marshall has been the SW Jemez Implementation Leader since November 2013. He has been involved with planning and implementation of prescribed fire, thinning and watershed restoration work Read More

State Police Warn Of Warrant Fee Scam

NMSP News:

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Las Cruces District has received numerous reports from citizens advising they received a phone call and informed they had a warrant for their arrest and were required to pay over the phone a warrant fee to clear the arrest.

The return phone number of the caller was displayed as the New Mexico State Police Las Cruces office.  

The New Mexico State Police wants the public across the state to be aware any such requests are a scam and we are investigating these calls as a criminal matter.

The public should be aware neither the New Mexico State Read More

Feathered Foursome Spotted In La Senda Tree Are Likely Great Horned Owlets

Many readers have asked which type these four baby owls are, spotted recently in trees in the backyard of a home in the La Senda neighborhood in White Rock. Pajarito Environmental Education Center bird expert David Yeamans explains that their posture, size and small head/body ratio are suggestive of a large owl. ‘The ear tufts are nearly positive for great horned, which is common and abundant for owls here. All that plus the look of the facial disk makes me believe they are great horned owlets, not spotted, barred or screech,’ Yeamans said. Photo by Heath and Alison Read More

Udall, Heinrich Urge CFPB To Issue Strong Rules To Stop Predatory PayDay Lending Practices

SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) considers new rules to address predatory practices in payday and similar types of lending, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined a group of Senators in expressing support for initial steps the agency has taken and urging the agency to issue strong rules to combat the “cascade of devastating financial consequences” that these high-priced loans often have on consumers.
 
“We support the CFPB’s initial steps towards releasing
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NCRTD Board Approves FY 2016 Budget

RTD News:
 
At its monthly Board meeting, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Board of Directors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget.
 
The balanced budget reflects compliance with the Financial Policies, Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and the Long Term Financial and Strategic Plan (LTFP).
 
Overall expenditures for FY 16 total $11,231,339, representing a $713,003 (6.8 percent) increase over the amended FY 15 budget, which totaled $10,516,336. As presented, the budget provides for the continued implementation of new and modified routes
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Letter To The Editor: ‘Thoughts About Plastic Bags And Cultural Dead Ends’

By ERICA WISSINGER
Los Alamos
 
Thoughts about plastic bags and cultural dead ends … they say that Nero fiddled while Rome burned.
 
I was a child when I first heard that saying in grade school, and I wondered “Why did he fiddle while that was going on? It makes no sense.” Such is the logic of a child looking at the world of adults and thinking that life is supposed to be Oh so much more logical when one grows up. Surprisingly, it is not, the optimist observes. The pessimist observes something else entirely, usually unprintable.
 
I wish to call the reader’s
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Massing Of The Colors Highlights Flag Day June 13

NMDVS News:
 
SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) Secretary Jack Fox is scheduled to take part in the 2015 Flag Day/20th Annual Massing of the Colors ceremony, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13 at the Santa Fe Veterans’ Memorial, at the northwest corner of the Bataan Memorial Building at the intersection of West DeVargas and Galisteo Streets.

The public is invited to attend the festivities, presented by the Santa Fe Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW). A free concert at 9 a.m. by the Santa Fe Concert Band will precede the

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Car Wash To Help Fire Victims At Shell Station Today

COMMUNITY News:
 
Community Car Wash 9 a.m. to noon today at Los Alamos Shell Station, 2591 Trinity Dr., to benefit the Farnham family.
 
Nathan and Vicky Farnham and their three dogs lost their home last month on Cheyenne Court to a tragic house fire. They are living at Holiday Inn Express and their dogs are being fostered at Broken Dog Cafe.
 
The Los Alamos Derby Dames are volunteering their time and skills and may just wash your car on skates!
 
Every car washed for $10 gets a bag of homemade cookies.
 
 
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LANL Workers Alerted To Cybersecurity Threat

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) employees were notified Thursday in a memo by LANL Director Charlie McMillan of a cybersecurity incident that could put employee and subcontractor personal information at risk.

Director McMillan Memo:

SUBJECT: Office of Personnel Management Cybersecurity Incident

This afternoon we were notified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) of a cybersecurity incident involving U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) systems and data containing personal information. The breadth of exposure is still being evaluated, and there is a possibility Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 8

COUNTY News:

Road Construction Update: Week of June 8

For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Western Area Improvements Phase 3:

Work on 40th Street at UNM-LA from the roundabout to the Western parking lot continues. The parking lot will remain closed until June 24th. Alternate parking Read More

‘Threading Forever’ Reception 2-5 p.m. Saturday

Sculptures by Harriette Lawler, foreground, and photos by Theresa Di Menno portraying the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly are included in the Threading Forever exhibition in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery in June. Photo by Katy Korkos

LIBRARY News:

Mesa Public Library is proud to host a new exhibit featuring artwork never before seen in Los Alamos. The opening reception is 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in the Upstairs Gallery.

Works in this exhibit include photography by Houston-based artist Theresa DiMenno; metal sculpture by Harriette Lawler, a well-known Northern New Mexico Read More

Crowd Cleans Out Morning Glory Bakery And Grill In Los Alamos On National Donut Day

Morning Glory employee Kailey Johnson stands by the eatery’s empty doughnut case this morning showing how they completely sold out. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Morning Glory bakery and grill is open 6 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 1377 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

Today is National Donut Day and hungry residents in Los Alamos completely cleaned out the shelves at Morning Glory bakery and grill at 1377 Diamond Dr.

Kevin and Melinda Albright own the eatery, which along with donuts,

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Obituary: Robert F. Gribble May 15, 1932 – May 29, 2015

ROBERT FONDAY GRIBBLE May 15, 1932 May 29, 2015

 

Robert Fonda Gribble passed away May 29, 2015 in Los Alamos at the age of 83. He was born on May 15, 1932 in Austin, Texas to Robert Frances Gribble and Joyce Hudson.

 

He is survived by his spouse Rita Gribble, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Robert was a Navy veteran and a long time Los Alamos resident. For 28 years, from 1965-1993, he was a valued employee at Los Alamos National Laboratory. An electrical engineer, physicist and group leader at the Lab, he loved his job so much he never considered it work.

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