Learn Ins-and-Outs of Geocaching Sept. 19
PEEC News:
Have you heard about geocaching and want to learn more or don’t know what it is, but like hiking and adventure? Coleen Meyer, an experienced and passionate geocacher, will teach the ins-and-outs of geocaching in a free program 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at PEEC.
Meyer will start the program by describing geocaching and explaining how to play the game. Then she will briefly talk about the history of the technology. Key points Meyer will cover include: GroundSpeak’s geocaching.com website and setting up an account, Read More
Halfway Through First Season of WGN’s Manhattan
Workers loading uranium slugs into the X-10 Reactor in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Photo public domain
LAHS News:
There was a great turnout for the Los Alamos Historical Society’s viewing of the seventh episode of WGN’s new series, Manhattan, a fictionalized look at life in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
The episode was high in drama, but we found a lot of history to discuss! Every week the Society updates a bulletin board in the Museum to continue exploring questions and reactions as the 13-episode series continues. Previous episodes are discussed on this website, and on our Facebook Read More
Homecoming! … 50th Reunion of LAHS Class of ’64
Rick Nebel’s ‘55 Chevy ‘stealth truck’ is totally outrageous under the hood sporting a 6-71 supercharger with two Holley 4-barrel carburetors, 18-inch-wide rear tires and noisy side pipes. Well maybe the ‘stealth’ concept didn’t work out real well, but it’ll be playin’ the American Graffiti soundtrack Sept. 19 as a very spectacular member of the Class of ’64 Homecoming Parade entry – Go Toppers! Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos is puttin’ on the Ritz as it welcomes some of its kids back home … okay, so they’re a bit older, still, Read More
Meet Fran Stoval Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Stained glass art work by Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval. Courtesy photo
ART News:
This year’s Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is Oct. 11-12 and the Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring a “Get to Know Your Artist” series leading up to the annual event.
Each of the 16 artists participating in the tour will be showcased prior to the beginning of the tour to allow our readers an opportunity to learn about them and their work.
Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval. Courtesy photo
Meet Los Alamos artist Fran Stoval:
Fran Stoval, Looking Back and Stepping Forward
When I was a little girl, drawing Read More
Los Alamos Sciencefest Schedule Today and Saturday
Los Alamos Sciencefest Schedule for today and Saturday:
Friday, Sept. 12
10 a.m.–6 p.m. – Detonography: The Explosive Art of Evelyn Rosenberg, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
4–5 p.m. – Smart House Tour, Los Alamos Smart House, 1925-D Trinity Drive
4–6 p.m. – Exhibit Opening: Early Photographs of Berlyn Brixner, Los Alamos Historical Museum, 1050 Bathtub Row
5:30–6:30 p.m. – Smart House Tour, Los Alamos Smart House, 1925-D Trinity Drive
5:30–7 p.m. – Overview of Recent Climate Change Science Development & Actions for Resilience, Bradbury Science Museum, 1350 Central Read More
Los Alamos Business Incubation Rolls Out LABi Tech Army©
LABi founders from left, Robert Nolen – vice president of science, engineering & technology, Ralph Chapman – vice president of operations and Andy Andrews – president. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BUSINESS News:
Los Alamos Business Incubation (LABi) is using Los Alamos ScienceFest as a platform to introduce the LABi Tech Army© to the Los Alamos community.
The LABi Tech Army© is a growing group of local and national scientists, engineers, technologists and other individuals who will serve to help mentor entrepreneurs and help them create successful Read More
LAHS Staff Presents 2014 Donation Wish List
LAHS News:
Click here to see this year’s Los Alamos High School Staff’s 2014 Donation Wish List.
Put the name of the recipient on the donated item. It can be taken to the Main Office or delivered directly to the staff member.
Any questions should be directed to the individual staff member. Read More
Bucks Spotted in the Hood on Barranca Mesa
A small herd of bucks were spotted at dusk Thursday on Chamisa Street in Barranca Mesa socializing before rutting season. Photo by Kei Davis
Bucks grazing on Chamisa Street Thursday in Barranca Mesa. Photo by Kei Davis Read More
LA Mountaineers: ‘Trekking Nepal Peaks for Dummies – A Himalayan Adventure’ by Climber Carol Kotcheck
Carol Kotchek in the Himalayas. Courtesy/Carol Kotchek
LA MOUNTAINEERS News:
The September meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a presentation by Carol Kotchek, a staff member at the American Alpine Club who has been climbing for more than 30 years, including a number of years working classic climbs in the Yosemite Valley.
Her presentation, though, will focus on a trek up a 6,100-meter peak in the Khumu region of Nepal. Normally a climber who prefers t-shirt weather and steep rock, Kotchek says that on a whim she decided to get a taste of some Himalayan altitude. She will Read More
LACDC’s LAVA 2014 Elevator Pitch Winners Announced at LANL Feynman Awards
Participants mingle at LAVA’s Elevator Pitch Contest Thursday at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
LeAnne Parsons, left, won a $500 ‘Audience Choice’ award and Prisca Tiasse won a $500 ‘First-timer’ award. Courtesy photo
From left, Mandy Marksteiner won the $500 ‘Most Amusing’ award and LeeAnne Parsons won the $500 ‘Audience Award’ pose with LAVA Founder Nik Seets. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Duncan McBranch announced the winners of the Los Alamos Venture Accelerator’s Elevator Pitch Contest at the 2014 LANL Feynman Awards Read More
Heinrich: President’s Counterterrorism Strategy Makes Sense
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement Wednesday on President Obama’s speech on the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL):
“I remain adamantly opposed to returning American combat troops to battlegrounds in the Middle East, but I believe the President’s counterterrorism strategy outlined tonight makes sense and stands in stark contrast to the previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“ISIL Read More
Los Alamos School Board Appoints NancyAnn Holmes to Fill Vacancy
NancyAnn Holmes
LAPS News:
In a special meeting this evening, the Los Alamos School Board voted to appoint NancyAnn Holmes to fill the remainder of David Foster’s term, which ends in March.
Foster served in Position #3 and resigned in August to move to San Diego, Calif.
Read the full story in Friday’s Los Alamos Daily Post. Read More
LANL Achieves 20-Year Low on Radioactive Air Emissions
LANL News:
- Annual dose rate from the Laboratory far below EPA limit
Los Alamos National Laboratory achieved its lowest radioactive air emissions rate in 20 years in 2013, according to annual air quality results released recently.
Each year, the Laboratory measures air emissions through a comprehensive system of 40 air monitoring stations located at the Laboratory and in neighboring communities that provide data about ambient air quality. The Laboratory monitors 80 minor sources and 29 major sources at the Laboratory, such as exhaust stacks from radiological and nuclear facilities.
In Read More
LANL Hosts Pre-Campaign Kickoff Reception
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 4, to Sept. 10, 2014
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Sept. 4 at 8:08 p.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was battered by a household member on Ensenada Drive.
Sept. 4 at 8:11 p.m. / A 17-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that her vehicle was burglarized while parked on 43rd Street. The estimated loss is unknown.
LISA WILKINSON
Sept. 4 at 9:02 p.m. / Police arrested Lisa Wilkinson, 41, of Los Alamos at 79 Ensenada Dr., and charged Read More
Community Invited to LAHS’s Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Sept. 21
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Fuller Lodge.
This event is open to the public with tickets available from the LAHS Athletic office for $25.
The inductees for the Class of 2014 include:
- Walt Arnold;
- Lynn Bjorkland;
- Burt Buehrer;
- Carol Cady;
- Louie Cernicek;
- Bob Cox;
- Steven Craven;
- Turk Griffith;
- Bill Hudson;
- William Daniel McWilliams;
- Gene Mortensen;
- Morrie Pongratz; and
- Anthony Sandoval.
LAPD Holds Drug Take Back Day Sept. 27
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department will hold its bi-annual DEA Drug Take Back initiative, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 27 at two locations:
- Site 1: Los Alamos Medical Center Parking Lot, 3917 West Road in the specifically the parking lot along Trinity Drive; and
- Site 2: White Rock Visitors Center Parking Lot, 115 N.M. 4.
Collection sites are registered on the DEA’s website: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov
Residents are encouraged to drop off unused or unwanted prescription medications as well as medications from a lost loved one or other circumstances with no questions asked. Read More
Today’s ScienceFest Schedule
Here’s today’s ScienceFest schedule:
Thursday, Sept. 11
9 a.m.–4 p.m. – LAVA Elevator Pitch Contest, Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Avenue
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. – Los Alamos National Laboratory Post Doctorate Career Fair, Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road
10 a.m.–6 p.m. – Detonography: The Explosive Art of Evelyn Rosenberg, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
10:30–11 a.m. – Science in Action, Toddler Storytime, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
2–4 p.m. – Eco Tours (Eco Station & Landfill Solar Array), Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road
3:30–4:30 p.m. Read More
Military Order of the World Wars Guest Speaker Chief Dino Sgambellone to Discuss Vision For LAPD and Issues Impacting Community
LAPD Chief Dino Sgambellone
MOWW News:
This month’s Military Order of the World Wars speaker will be Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone. He has been an officer for more than 23 years, but has been in Los Alamos less than a year. He will talk about a vision for the police department and issues impacting the community.
The meeting will be Sept. 16 at the Los Alamos Research Park in the 2nd floor conference room. The Los Alamos Research Park building is just west of the South Mesa Fire Station. Parking is available east of the fire station (accessible from southbound land of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge) Read More