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Fr. Glenn: Giving…and Receiving…Criticism with Grace

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:23 pm

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Criticism—it’s something we’re quick to give, but loathe to receive. Even helpful and relevant criticism is often met with ire … though, certainly, when given in the spirit of good will, we would be foolish to disregard it out of hand.

Isn’t criticism/critique the whole purpose of grading in school, or even of peer review? Certainly everyone enjoys being validated, but we all can be blind to our own faults and failures. So, if we react dismissively or with hostility to any criticism whatever, how will we ever improve? Read More

May Is Mental Health Month: Spotlight On Stigma – Doctors And Suicide

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:22 pm

MENTAL HEALTH News:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to encourage people to talk to their doctor about mental illness.

But what if a doctor is struggling with their own mental health? According to Michael F. Myers, MD—known as “the doctors’ doctor—that struggle is more common than we think, and at least once a day, it ends in suicide.

“Doctors are killing themselves at an alarming rate, due to a multitude of triggers—such as burnout, depression, bipolar illness and PTSD,” Dr. Myers said. “At the core of this epidemic is a dangerous stigma related

Letter To The Editor: 2017 Rec Bond

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:20 pm

By MELANEE HAND

Los Alamos

This message reflects my personal view about the upcoming 2017 Rec Bond and does not represent a statement or position from any other organization where I am involved, including the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board. I currently serve as the chair of the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board.

On Feb. 14, Los Alamos County Council unanimously passed the resolution to hold a special election for a $20 million recreation bond. The special election will be

held through mail-in ballots due May 23, 2017.

Classical Music World: Concert Surprises

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:19 pm

Rising star Natasha Paremski will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 in the Smith Auditorium … and her program is spectacular! Courtesy photo

Classical Music World

By ANN MCLAUGHLIN

LACA Artistic Director

The Show Must Go On

Presenting a classical concert series always comes with surprises. The Los Alamos Concert Association is dealing with a surprise right now, namely an artist who will not be performing.

Pianist Ingrid Fliter has regretfully canceled her May 7 appearance, the final concert of our season. A family issue requires that she remain in Buenos Read More

Garcia Richard: Legislative Update Continued

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:18 pm

By Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Sandoval

Two weeks ago, I wrote a story for the Los Alamos Daily Post outlining the Governor’s damaging vetoes to the state budget and the actions that the legislature could take to remedy those cuts, including a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the vetoes.

This week the New Mexico Supreme Court has agreed to take up the petition from the legislature, challenging the Governor’s vetoes. A hearing is scheduled for May 15.

In the meantime, legislators from both the House and Senate are signing on to call themselves back Read More

Spring Community Day At Los Luceros Sheep Shearing

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:17 pm

Pastor Raul: Fences And Kids

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:13 pm

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO

La Vista Church of the Nazarene

White Rock

When we were first married, my wife and I lived in the country with a couple of acres of land. I loved the room, but I hated the weeds.

So, to find a cheap way to stay ahead of the weeds, we purchased a couple of goats—fainting goats actually, but that’s another story. When the goats weren’t out grazing on our flowers and trees (turns out they didn’t like weeds), we would keep them in a pen that I built for them. I wanted to make sure they were safe and comfortable, so I built a 48’ x 80’ pen out of

Daily Postcard: Wintery Cap And Shawl On Mesa Public Library Girl

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:08 pm

Daily Postcard: Wintery Cap and Shawl on Mesa Public Library Girl on fine ‘Spring’ morning taken at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29. Photo by Craig Idler

LAFD Assists Rescue Of Dog Stranded On Cliff Ledge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 3:47 am

Smiley the stranded dog looking forlorn as he awaits rescue. Courtesy/LAFD

Los Alamos Firefighter Sam Meyersick places a harness on Smiley. Courtesy/LAFD

Los Alamos Firefighter Aaron Williams, left, gets ready to take Smiley to the top as Firefighter Sam Meyersick looks on. Courtesy/LAFD

Happy to be rescued, Smiley joins, from left, LAFD Capt. Gerard Coriz, Firefighter Aaron Williams, Firefighter Sam Meyersick and Capt. Manny Pacheco. Courtesy/LAFD

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Fire Department took their newest heavy rescue truck

Marriage Announcement: Daniel Bojorquez Weds Erika Marquez-Rios April 29, 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 3:47 am

Daniel Bojorquez and Erika Marquez-Rios of Los Alamos were married today at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road. The Rev. Glenn Jones officiated the Mass. A reception filled with family, friends and fellow parishioners followed in the parish hall. The couple plan to stay living and working in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

LAHS Varsity Baseball And Softball Games Rescheduled On Monday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 3:43 am

SPORTS News:

All Los Alamos High School varsity baseball and softball games have been canceled.

The games are rescheduled for 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Capital High School in Santa Fe. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Help The Hummingbirds Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 3:27 am

By PETER HEIMDAHL

Los Alamos

Tonight (Saturday), the temperature will drop to 25 degrees in Los Alamos, which will be very hard on hummingbirds.

It may help them if people who have hummingbird feeders take the feeders inside tonight after dark (when hummingbirds go into their nightly stupor). Then bring the feeders back outside just before dawn (when the birds wake up) so the hummingbirds will have something warm to feed on.

Just don’t forget to bring the feeders out by 6 a.m. Sunday!

LAHS Schola Cantorum Named 2017 State Champions!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 3:26 am

Los Alamos High School Schola Cantorum are the 2017 State Champions and will perform at 6 p.m. Monday, May 1 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos High School Bel Canto choir will perform Monday evening, May 1 as well at Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy photo

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Schola Cantorum has been named the 2017 5A State Champions.

This year’s New Mexico State Treble Choir runners-up, the LAHS Bel Canto choir, and Schola Cantorum directed by Jason Rutledge will be combined to perform portions of the Mozart Requiem (KV 626) at 6 p.m. Monday, May 1 at Duane Read More

Hummingbirds Gather For Breakfast

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 3:09 am

Several hummimgbirds gather for breakfast this morning at a Los Alamos home. Photo by Claire Swinhoe Read More

April LAFRW Meeting Includes Teen Center Tour

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 2:10 am

GOP County Councilors James Chrobocinski, right, and Rick Reiss presented a County update to members of the LAFRW during their April 13 meeting at the Los ALamos Teen Center where the group also toured the facility. Courtesy photo

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) hosted its monthly meeting during the lunch hour Thursday, April 13 at the Los Alamos Teen Center.

The group had a very informative tour from Teen Center Director Sylvan Sierra Argo and Assistant Director George Marsden. Members expressed that they were very impressed with

Sledding At Urban Park In Today’s Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:49 am

Clare Reardon and her dad sledding today at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Thirsty Hummingbird Braves Morning Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 30, 2017 - 12:48 am

A hummingbird ventures out in the snow this morning to sip sweet water from a container hanging on the deck of a Los Alamos home. Photo by Hiro Teshima

Local Boy Scout Troop 122 At Los Luceros Historic Site

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 29, 2017 - 11:56 pm

Courtesy/Greg Noeninckx

TROOP 22 News:

Los Alamos Boy Scout Troop 122 hosted a youth leadership training session March 5 at Historic Los Luceros.

In addition to enjoying the facilities and turkeys, the boy scouts cleaned out an irrigation ditch as a service project, helping prepare the location for the growing season. Youth leaders learned team building and position responsibilities, developing skills to lead their troop and become mature young men to lead in their community.

“We were thrilled to host the boys of Troop 122,”Historic Sites Director

Letter To The Editor: We Can’t Ignore Oil And Gas Pollution’s Harm To Our Tourism Industry

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 29, 2017 - 11:49 pm

By Ron Trujillo

Santa Fe City Councilor for District 4,

and

Amber Espinosa-Trujillo, Grant Manager

Library Services and Technology Act Federal

New Mexico State Library

Our state is known for breathtaking views, unique public lands and ancient cultures within reach.

Tourists choose New Mexico as a destination because of ample opportunities to experience these assets. We’ve built a bustling and successful tourism industry that depends on our state being in its natural state – an industry that injected $6.1 billion into New Mexico’s economy