Food on the Hill: Smoked Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Governor Announces 7 Percent Increase in Tourism Revenue
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday, yet another record-breaking year for tourism in New Mexico.
Overall spending by visitors to New Mexico increased by 7 percent in 2013, which translates to roughly $300 million in new revenue taken in by communities throughout the state. As a result of this growth, the leisure and hospitality industry was able to create 1,700 new jobs last year, with an additional 700 new jobs already created between January and May of 2014.
“Tourism is a strong economic driver and a critical component of the diverse economy we are working to create in communities Read More
LANL Foundation’s Susan Herrera Receives Luminaria Award
Susan Herrera
NMCF News:
New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF) has announced its 2014 Luminaria Awards, a proud NMCF tradition paying tribute to outstanding individuals from throughout the state who make a profound difference in their communities.
Luminarias are selected because they motivate, inspire and support the dreams of others, promote diversity and equity, and build community strength through their leadership and vision while embodying the values of NMCF.
Seven awards will be presented at the NMCF 2014 Luminaria Galaon Nov. 1, at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe.
Among this year’s Read More
‘Seeking Truth in Science and Faith’ Series Takes on Complexity and its Origins
UNITED CHURCH News:
The “Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos” talk and discussion series presents “Complexity and Its Origins” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. The presenter is Gerry Wood.
Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation at 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the discussion begins.
We are complex beings living in a complex universe. Yet science and some religions propose a simple origin, such as a Big Bang or a Beginning of Creation. Complexity vs. time diagrams can be useful for discussing the various theories and beliefs of how our Read More
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ Explores Love, Committment and Desire
Movie poster for ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona.’ Courtesy/www.imdb.com
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI
Vicky (Rebecca Hall) wants Doug (Chris Messina), her handsome fiancé. Cristina, fresh from a break-up, only knows what she doesn’t want. When the longtime friends happen upon the gruff-voiced Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem) during a trip to Spain, even Vicky cannot resist a sexual adventure of the highest, PG-13 calling.
Thus begins writer/director Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (2008), a mighty interesting look at how conventions and desires overlap and drift apart. Mesa Read More
PEEC Presents Climate Control Program July 10
Chick Keller will discuss climate change July 10. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Chick Keller will discuss climate change in a free program at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. No registration is required.
Keller will delve into the important topic of climate change and what we can expect in the future. Keller will give an overview of recent research on climate change, and then open up a discussion about how to deal with some of the issues.
With the recent latest release of the science of climate change by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Read More
Registration Underway For Uli’s Annual LEGO Design Competition
ULI’s News:
Uli’s is excited to announce its annual LEGO Design Competition. Everyone is invited to enter their LEGO creation around this year’s theme: time travel. Prizes will be awarded.
To enter, sign up by visiting or calling the store in the next two weeks. Uli’s is at 800 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos. The phone number is 505.662.4558. Entries will then be accepted at the store for judging 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22. The award ceremony is 1-2 p.m., July 24.
This is a fun, all-ages competition celebrating creativity and imagination. Will your Read More
Scenes From 4th of July Celebration At Barranca Pool
Emma Tompkins displays her patriotic glasses at Barranca Pool’s 4th of July celebration. Photo by Ann Thoma
Kenidee Hatler dodges a pair of snapping tongs during Firday’s festivities at Barranca Pool. Photo by Ann Thoma
Barranca Pool Manager Travis Richins. Photo by Ann Thoma
Barranca Pool Lifeguard Rachel Thoma keeps a watchful eye on the pool during Friday’s 4th of July celebration. Photo by Ann Thoma
Fourth of July celebration games get underway Read More
Lavender in the Valley Festival July 12-13
Courtesy/SBDC
SBDC News:
America’s Small Business Development Center in Espanola has announced the “Lavender in the Valley Festival” hosted by its client, Purple Adobe Lavender Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 12-13.
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm invites the public to join them and other Abiquiu businesses in celebrating the abundance and glory of lavender at the “Lavender in the Valley Festival.” Come spend a magical summer day in a magical spot nestled in the beautiful Chama River Valley of Abiquiu.
Purple Adobe Lavender Farm has been Espanola’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) client Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Invites Public Input On Stewardship Plan
Meander Cutoff Work. Photo by Van Clothier
VCT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Landscape Restoration and Stewardship Plan (Stewardship Plan).
The Stewardship Plan proposes a 10-year strategy for the restoration and stewardship of the forest, grassland, shrubland, and riparian ecosystems of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Proposed activities include, forest thinning, wildland fire management, road closure, decommissioning, maintenance and repair; Read More
Los Alamos School Board Meets 5:30 p.m. Today
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the School Administration Board Room on Trinity Drive.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Jereme Santistevan Overall Winner of 2014 Firecracker 5K
Corrected results: 1, 17:39.19,303, Jereme Santistevan, “Los Alamos” 03:32/Km to the Men 18-22 race results. Santistevan was the overall winner.
SPORTS Results:
The Los Alamos Family YMCA hosted its annual Firecracker 5K Fun Run Friday at the YMCA, 1450 Iris St.
Prizes went to the top runner in each category and every participant received a t-shirt and were eligible for many great door prizes from local businesses.
Many participants ran, jgged or walked the race, then hung out for free food, games and the children’s parade.
The annual YMCA Firecracker 5K Fun Run is made Read More
What a Tiered Water Rate System in Peak Summer Months Means to Consumers
For decades the water rates in Los
Reading in the 21st Century … Everywhere, Any Time
LACLS News:
Anyone who has a library card can choose from a wide range of reading possibilities through the Los Alamos County Library System (LACLS).
At the County’s two libraries, Mesa Public Library and the White Rock branch library, you’ll find books, movies, books on tape and CD, newspapers and magazines. If your preferred method of reading is on a computer, tablet or phone, LACLS also provides those formats to patrons.
Overdrive is the service the library subscribes to, to allow patrons to have access to the electronic book formats- audiobooks and e-books; Zinio is the service that provides Read More
CYFD Awards $517,500 Grant to First Born® Los Alamos
LANLF News:
First Born® Los Alamos has been awarded a $517,500 grant from the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department to resume providing support for families having their first child.
CYFD will award $172,500 a year over five years to serve 58 families each year. First Born Los Alamos, which opened in 2008, had been closed for two years due to lack of funding. A project of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation, home visitors provide free support for first-time parents from pregnancy until a child is three years old. Participants in 13 other state programs range from professional Read More
Bandelier Superintendent Speaks at LA Mountaineers Meeting July 16 at Fuller Lodge
MOUNTAINEERS News:
Jason Lott, superintendent of Bandelier National Monument, is the featured speaker at the July meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
The talk will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Fuller Lodge. The talk will follow the business portion of the meeting, which will include information on recent and upcoming LA Mountaineer-sponsored trips and outings.
Among the topics Lott will cover are: the conceptual 30-mile hike/bike trail for Bandelier, the monument’s recovery from the Las Conchas Fire, upcoming trail modifications, and information on some of Read More
First Born Los Alamos Gains Strong Financial Footing
Local Pediatrician, Dr. Tom Csanadi works with Program Manager Kelley Baer to launch the First Born Los Alamos County program. Courtesy photo
FIRST BORN News:
First Born of Los Alamos County has just received funding for a three year cycle to serve families in Los Alamos County. First Born is a relationship based home visitation program designed to support first time families starting prenatally through three years old.
According to local Pediatrician Dr. Tom Csanadi: “I am very pleased to see the re-vitalization of the First Born Program. As a New Mexico conceived, nationally recognized Read More
Los Alamos & White Rock Little League Teams Play District 1 Tournament at Espanola Today
- Logan Capon
- Sammy Castille
- Carson Dickson
- Taylor Drake
- Matthew McNiel
- Tommy Oldham
- Lance Rivera
- Wesley Stanfield
- Charles Steinkamp
- Ty Swavely
- Caden Thornton
- Cal Wimer
- Gus Yeager
- Gavin Bluhm
- Stephen Boone
- Andy Corliss
- Mario Fernandez
- Owen Geiger
FBI Seeks Information on Truck in Navajo Death Investigation
FBI News:
The FBI is releasing additional details on the death of a 21-year-old Native American man whose body was found June 22 on a road near Shiprock on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
A witness reported seeing a man run after a bright red GMC or Chevy pickup truck, possibly a 2012 model, with rims, tires and a tailgate that were shiny, shortly before the man was discovered dead at approximately 9:26 p.m. on Mesa Farm Road, about six miles west of Shiprock.
The truck had a man and three possibly Native American women in the back and an unknown number of people in the cab, whose windows were tinted. The
Seeing Your True Colors: Standards for Hyperspectral Imaging
NIST researchers are gathering skin reflectance data to establish the variation found in human tissue in order to develop reference standards for hyperspectral imaging applications. The top image shows skin as normally viewed. At bottom are the same images with enhanced contrast in false color to show the variability between subjects. Allen Cooksey/NIST
NIST News:
Today, doctors who really want to see if a wound is healing have to do a biopsy or some other invasive technique that, besides injuring an already injured patient, can really only offer information about a small area.
But a technology Read More