Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Chairs Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee Meeting In Los Alamos
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard chairs Wednesday’s Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
Committee Chair Sen. Peter Wirth, second from left, and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at Wednesday’s Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee meeting at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
New Mexico senators and representatives traveled to Los Alamos Wednesday to hold a public hearing on the Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee.
Los Alamos’ Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard chaired the hearing at UNM-LA, Read More
LANL Sponsors 18th Annual Hazmat Challenge
A hazardous materials team from Edmond, Okla., competing in the Hazmat Challenge at LANL. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Competition tests skills of hazardous materials response teams from four states
Fourteen hazardous materials response teams from New Mexico, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma will test their skills at the 18th annual Hazmat Challenge July 29 through Aug. 1 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“The challenge provides hazardous materials responders the opportunity to test their skills, share best practices with other response agencies, and learn new techniques through realistic Read More
O’Neill Reintroducing Bill Protecting Homeless From Hate Crimes
Sen. Bill O’Neill
STATE News:
Sen. Bill O’Neill, D-Bernalillo, is planning to once again introduce a bill that was unanimously endorsed by the bi-partisan Courts Corrections and Justice Committee in the 2013 regular legislative session that protects homeless individuals from being targeted for harm.
“Senate Bill 124 from our 2013 session enjoyed strong bi-partisan support, and made it to the Senate Floor. But time ran out before it could be moved into the House for further consideration,” O’Neill said. “Many of my legislative colleagues did not realize that homeless men and women are often Read More
Los Alamos Library System Acquires National Geographic Virtual Library
Courtesy/NGM
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos County Library System has acquired the online resource National Geographic Virtual Library, which brings the world to your computer. You can now explore the world, for free, from the comfort of home.
The National Geographic Magazine offers photographs and articles, ethnographic and cultural information, superb maps and serious scholarship. The complete archive of National Geographic Magazine since 1888 is available now. The Magazine itself, however, is just a part of what comes to you through this resource.
This collection includes the iconic Read More
LALO Presents ‘Broadway on the Hill’
LALO News:
Los Alamos Light Opera presents a special benefit performance, with all of your favorite singers, songs and a raffle!
Selections include:
- Wicked
- Les Miserables
- Guys & Dolls • Cabaret • Follies
- Avenue Q
- Company • Jesus Christ Superstar
- Spamalot
- The Drowsy Chaperone
- South Pacific
- West Side Story
- Sweet Charity
- Oliver
- The Phantom of the Opera
Event Schedule:
- 7:30 p.m. Friday Aug.15
- 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. General admission is $15 or $10 for students and seniors.
Special Encore Performance: Read More
Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening of ‘Frozen’
Movie poster. Courtesy/UCLALuján Amendment to Examine New Broadcasting Markets Passes House
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-NM, highlighted the passage of legislation July 23 that included an amendment he offered as part of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) reauthorization.
Luján’s amendment explores how new broadcasting markets could be created if they are based upon the potential of current and future technologies instead of the limitations of aging broadcasting antennas. The STELA bill reauthorizes the nation’s satellite television law, ensuring that 1.5 million subscribers Read More
Annual Butterfly Count Honors Dorothy Hoard
Photo of local butterfly. Courtesy/PEEC
Local butterfly lands on a flower. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
This year marks the 22nd Annual Butterfly Count in Los Alamos County, but this year the count carries a special meaning.
This is the first count since the passing of Living Treasure Dorothy Hoard, who initiated the Los Alamos County annual butterfly counts more than 20 years ago. As such, the annual butterfly count will from now on be known as the “Dorothy Hoard Memorial Butterfly Count.”
New Mexico butterfly guru Steve Cary will lead this year’s count 9 a.m. to roughly 3:30 Read More
Taos Fall Arts Festival Celebrates 40 Years
Projection installation of featured artist Markus Dorninger Courtesy/http://www.paseotaos.orgTAOS ARTS News:
The oldest art festival in Taos, Taos Fall Arts Festival, is celebrating its 40th year by expanding and enhancing the festival, adding new features such as The Paseo on opening night. The 2014 festival is scheduled for Sept. 26-Oct. 5 with an opening reception 4-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26.
“We chose to create a community focus group and listen to local artists to find out how we could better serve the arts community going forward and local businesses,” spokesman Paul Figueroa Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Jersey Boys’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Jersey Boys” is Clint Eastwood’s effort to put the hugely successful Broadway musical of the same name on the big screen.
It is the story of Frankie Valli and the original N.J., through their trying to survive in the big time. The music of the Four Seasons plays throughout the film, making it more than worth the price of admission.
The story is told by each of the four band members, cutting away at times to talk straight to the camera.
Movie poster for ‘Jersey Boys.’ Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater
Tommy DeVito’s (Vincent Piazza) version of the story comes Read More
NMpreps.com’s Elite Combine Showcases State’s Top High School Football Players
SPORTS News:
The seventh annual NMpreps.com’s Elite Combine powered by Defined Fitness is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26, and will showcase more than 200 of New Mexico’s best high school athletes.
The event is at the Cleveland High School Football Stadium, 4800 Laban Road, NE in Rio Rancho. Admission is free.
Each high school athlete will be tested in five core events:
- Bench Press;
- 40-Time;
- Vertical Jump;
- Standing Broad Jump; and
- Shuttle Run.
The 2014 premier event will showcase the athletic talent of top New Mexico high school football players. The Combine gives excellent Read More
PEEC’s Summer Family Evening Explores Night Sky
View the summer night sky at PEEC’s Star Party July 29. Photo by Josip LoncaricPEEC News:
Look up on a summer night in Los Alamos, and there is so much to explore. That’s exactly why the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) decided to host a star party Tuesday, July 29 for its final Summer Family Evening of 2014.
Those wishing to attend should meet at PEEC by 8:30 p.m. to drive to the viewing site.
The star party will have learning opportunities for both kids and their parents, with instruction and stories by Chick Keller.
The summer sky shows off the Milky Way, which is our galaxy seen edge-on Read More
Letter to the Editor: Taken Aback By Pricey Fruit Salad
By REAGAN HALLMe and my friends were at the grand opening of the new Smith’s recently. We waited in line for only about 30 minutes, and we were pleasantly surprised by the grandeur of the new shopping center.
Every improvement that could’ve been made over the old Smith’s had been made. We spent the better of three hours there just looking at all the new items they had in stock when my eyes fell upon the most beautiful fruit salad I had ever seen. All sorts of goodies (apples. grapes, peaches, etc.) tucked inside of a nutritious but delicious melon bowl.
I was ready to buy Read More
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Visits Los Alamos
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was spotted around Los Alamos today including Smith’s Marketplace and here at Overlook Park as part of National Hot Dog Day. Photo by David Martinez Read More
UC President Janet Napolitano Expresses Strong Support For Los Alamos National Laboratory
UC President Janet Napolitano speaks at a gathering of LANL employees Monday at the NSSB. Courtesy/LANLDuring a private half hour talk with employees gathered in an auditorium at the National Security Sciences Building Monday, University of California President Janet Napolitano spoke of her commitment to Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“We are proud of our relationship with Los Alamos and we remain unwavering in our support,” Napolitano said. “This Lab has a tremendous charge and that is the safety, security and effectiveness
Letter to the Editor: Smith’s and Locals
By RICHARD HANNEMANNTickets Available For Guitarist Genevieve Leitner’s Performance at Bethe House Thursday
Genevieve Leitner
PEEC News:
A few tickets remain for the benefit concert the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will hold at 7p.m. Thursday, July 24.
Renowned guitarist Genevieve Leitner will perform for the intimate audience, at the beautifully renovated and historic Hans Bethe House on Bathtub Row. Tickets are on sale now on PEEC’s website for $35. If tickets remain on the day of the show, they also will be sold at the door for $40.
The proceeds of the concert will go toward funding exhibits and gardens at the new Los Alamos County Nature Center, a public-private partnership Read More
OBITUARY: Emily Mares-Lang – July 21, 2014
EMILY MARES-LANG July 21, 2014
My beloved Wife, Emily Mares-Lang, 73, a native of Taos, NM, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2014.
She died at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico of a head trauma after a reckless driver hit her while she was walking.
Emily grew up on La Loma in Taos surrounded by her three sisters, Mom and Dad and neighbors who were all called Tio and Tia. As a young woman Emily was a talented seamstress who taught herself ine tecnniques of making her own cloths.
Family and friends knew her as a person who was totally generous, kind, thoughtful, and charitable. She cherished her Read More
Show Your Passion For Innovation With A Creative Talk
Image/Los Alamos MainStreet
LANL News:
- Presentations sought for TechRev Day at Los Alamos ScienceFest
Organizers of Los Alamos ScienceFest, a weeklong celebration of science, are seeking innovative presentations from passionate people with a love of innovation.
“TechRev Day, a ScienceFest event, will showcase a series of 15-minute presentations from students, educators, scientists, engineers, bloggers, inventors and other creative types who are just bursting at the seams to share their contagious enthusiasm about innovation or innovation-related topics,” said Shandra Clow Read More
Curiosity’s Rock-Zapping Laser Sparks New Interest
PrintScreen/JPL
LANL News:
Last week the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) camera on the arm of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover captured a series of images that showed the rover’s Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) rock-zapping laser in action.
Although the ChemCam laser has fired more than 150,000 times on Mars, this marks the first time the plasma plume created by the laser has been captured on film.
Each time the laser hits a target, the plasma light is captured by the system’s 4.3-inch aperture telescope, which sends the light down an optical fiber to a spectrometer located in the body of
