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Checkpoints/Saturation Patrols Across NM In June

DPS News:
 
SANTA FE — State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during June.
 
These efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into friends
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LANL Employee Shares Impact Of LAESF Scholarship

Alicia Salazar-Crockett. Photo by Julie Ruth

LAESF News:

Each May, employees of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) pledge contributions to help create the leaders of tomorrow through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF).

In 2008, Alicia Salazar-Crockett was the Platinum Award Winner, receiving $30,000 toward her education. A new LANL Community Connections Podcast features Salazar-Crockett relaying the impact the LAESF award has had on her life.

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Community Programs Office Deputy Director Carole Rutten interviews Salazar-Crockett Read More

Barranca School Becomes Certified Wildlife Habitat

At a ceremony Tuesday, Barranca Elementary Principal Bradford Parker shows off a certificate declaring the school a Wildlife Habitat through Nature Conservancy. He is joined, from left, by parent volunteer Laura Loy, kindergarten teacher Heidi Schembri and 3rd grade teachers and Nature Club sponsors Annemarie Brown and Kristi Carr look on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Students from kindergarten and third grade who participated in getting the school certified attended Tuesday’s ceremony. The project was a collaboration between kindergarten
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Brown Bag Performance: Soprano Karen Hall And Santa Fe Woodwind Quintet June 3

Soprano Karen Hall

LAAC News:

Join the audience at noon, June 3 for an intimate Brown Bag performance at Fuller Lodge, featuring  Karen Hall, Soprano and the Santa Fe Woodwind Quintet performing “Musical Poems and Memories, Aaron Copland’s treatment of 12 poems by Emily Dickinson.

Aaron Copland remains one of the most identifiably “American” of composers. He is probably best known for his ballet scores Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, and Billy the Kid.  From 1949 to 1950, he composed the intense song cycle “Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson.”

” This collection constitutes Read More

Pet Of The Week: Panda The Puppy

Panda the puppy. Courtesy photo
 
LAFS News:
 
Panda is a spayed female puppy, one of nine born to a shelter dog.
 
Her litter mates have found homes, and sweet little Panda is awaiting her forever family. She has been very well socialized in her foster home. Panda has had the first two of the series of three puppy shots.
 
To meet Panda in her foster home, call her sponsor at 505.660.1648.
 
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website for photos here. All adoptable pets are micro-chipped,
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Public Lecture On Taos 400 Year Anniversary June 6

TAOS: A Topical History

 

TCHS News:
 
The Taos County Historical Society will present a free, public lecture, “Taos Cuarto Centenario/Taos 400 Year Anniversary” by F.R. Bob Romero at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, in the Kit Carson Electric Coop Boardroom, 118 Cruz Alta Road.
 
The program is part of the community’s 2015 Milestones of Taos, celebrating the centuries of Taos history, culture and art.
 
This talk will focus on the Cuarto Centenario de Taos or the 400 year celebration when Taos became Taos and the name Taos as we know
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SFCO With NDI New Mexico Season Finale June 7

Dancers from NDI New Mexico’s ‘Team XCel. Courtesy photo

SFCO News:

The Santa Fe Community Orchestra’s (SFCO) Season Finale is 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.

This program includes works by Mozart, Elgar, Aragón, and Vivaldi, and features a collaboration with dancers from NDI New Mexico’s Team XCel. 

The concert features Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni and the first movement of Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 3, No. 11. The Vivaldi will be presented with original choreography by Choreographer Read More

YMCA/Wise Fool NM Circus Camp Starts June 15

YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA & Wise Fool New Mexico offer circus camp (hurry, space is limited) June 15-19 for ages 7-18.
 
In this one-week workshop, youth will learn skills such as tumbling, partner acrobatics, clowning, juggling and stilt walking in a supportive, inclusive environment.
 
The process of learning circus skills is fun, and helps youth develop self-confidence, learn and practice teamwork, develop trust in themselves and others, and explore their unique self-expression. Non-competitive physical activity is provided to help youth develop balance,
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Los Alamos Safety Association Honors Local Heroes

A group shot of the heroes honored at the LAPSA annual awards banquet held May 10 at La Mesita Restaurant in Pojoaque. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPSA members fill La Mesita Restaurant for the May 10 banquet. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris, Donna Martinez of LANL’s PS-1, Det. Joseph Robinson, Espanola Deputy Police Chief Miguel Maez and LAPD Det. Daniel Roberts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

It takes a community to save a life … that was the theme throughout Read More

Ribbon Cut Today On Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op

The ribbon is cut at noon today at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op at 163 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos and the doors are open! Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Beer Co-op Board President Micheline Devaur gives thanks to all who were involved in making the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op a reality. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Bathtub Row Brewing General Manager Jason Fitzpatrick thanks the community for their support and speaks about the variety of beers they presently have to offer. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Board Vice President
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Tables And Path Installed At Downtown Picnic Area

County crews created a winding pathway and installed picnic tables today in the stretch of property adjacent to the Municipal Building parking lot along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Workers create a walking path and install picnic tables today in vacant land along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Crews installed picnic tables and created a winding pathway as the beautification project nears completion on the stretch of property adjacent to the Municipal Building parking lot along Central Avenue, crews

The vacant land is Read More

LAPS Foundation Helps LAHS Physics Department Purchase New Equipment

Physics students show off the Van de Graaff generator purchased with funds from the LAPS Foundation. Back row from left, Michaelle Sutton, Garron Burgess, Corbin Stratton, Ignacio Rougier, Jeremiah Westerman and Angela Workman. Front row from left, Youssef Amin, LeeAnn Quintana, Jenelle Pana, Alexis Bustos, Carson Brewer, Mya Steele, Alize Garcia, Ryan McNiel, Alana Goodwin, Matt Mesibov and Steffy Nielsen. Photo by Alyssa Trujillo
Photo by Alyssa Trujillo
 
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
LAPS

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is helping to expand the physics curriculum at Los Read More

Realtors® Rate Most Cost Effective Home Improvement Projects

Cindy Hollabaugh
 
REAL ESTATE News:
 
Realtors® from across the country have rated several home improvement projects that will not only add value to your home but will also recoup most of their costs upon resale.
 
The 2015 Cost vs. Value Report helps owners decide if a project is worth the time and financial investments.
 
“Deciding to take on a home improvement project can be overwhelming for many homeowners, and especially if they are trying to choose a project that will give them the biggest bang for their buck,” said Los Alamos Association
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Bill To Preserve And Expand Native American Languages

SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced Thursday that they have introduced a bill to preserve endangered Native languages.
 
The Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act creates a new grant initiative to establish or expand Native language immersion programs. The grants will support the revitalization and maintenance of Tribal languages while increasing educational opportunities for Native American students.
 
“Native language education fosters pride and a feeling of interconnectedness
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Los Alamos Students Graduate From OSU

OSU News:
 
CORVALLIS, Ore.  Oregon State University will hold its 146th commencement Saturday, June 13, in Reser Stadium.
 
Los Alamos students graduating from OSU include:
 
  • Julia A. Kautz, Master of Science, Civil Engineering; and
  • Ashley D. Reid, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine – DVM.
 
OSU is one of the few large universities in the nation to hand out students’ actual diplomas during the commencement ceremony.
 
The commencement speaker is Howard K. Koh, director of the Leading Change Studio at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan
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The Story Behind Poppy Day

Y Secretary Moina Belle Michael
 
YMCA News:
 
The Los Alamos County Council has declared today as Poppy Day in Los Alamos. The story of how the poppy originated as the symbol to honor service men and women dates back to 1918.
 
Memorial Day, a federal holiday celebrated May 25 this year, was created to remember people who died while serving in this country’s armed forces. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated in memory of fallen Civil war soldiers.
 
Memorial Day is different from Veteran’s day (Nov. 11) that celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans,
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YMCA Fencing Program Begins Tuesday

YMCA News:

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, the YMCA Fencing program will operate on a summer schedule.

Fencing will begin at 7 p.m. and run for approximately an hour. It will mostly be open bouting, with some individual instruction being given on request. There will be no group lessons or drills.

Fencers from the Spring Beginning Class, plus advanced fencers are invited to join. Summer students with some fencing experience are welcome to participate. Because attendance in the summer can sometimes be intermittent, a half-month pay option is available. Registration can be performed at the Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 1

COUNTY News:

Road Construction Update: Week of June 1

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.

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 for reconstruction, utility work and Read More

Gathering Extravaganza: Detroit Themed BBQ & Silent Auction Fundraiser Saturday, June 6

BELC News:

Twenty students from Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC) in Los Alamos will be among more than 30,000 high school students from across the country descending on Detroit, July 15-19 for the triennial ELCA Youth Gathering.

Where can such a large gathering be held? None other than Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions!

The students have been raising money for the past three years to allow any high school student in the congregation access to this incredible opportunity. The Gathering Extravaganza is one final push to raise needed funds.

The Gathering Extravaganza is 4:30-6:30 Read More

LAHS Cross Country Meeting For Freshman Tuesday

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School cross country coaches are having a meeting for parents and athletes of incoming freshman and other newcomers to the high school program at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the LAHS Speech Theater (entrance by outdoor basketball court, park in Griffith lot and walk toward the round library). 

The coaches will share information about high school cross country in general, summer practices, physicals, training calendars, etc. Attendance isn’t necessary for anyone with an 8th-grader who has an older sibling already running LAHS cross country. Read More

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