Children’s Clinic Of Los Alamos Joins List Of Sponsors Of Nature Playtimes At The Nature Center
PEEC News:
The American Academy of Pediatrics says, “Nature places virtually no bounds on the imagination and engages all of the senses. For all children, this setting allows for the full blossoming of creativity, curiosity, and the associated developmental advances. The outdoors also presents marvelous opportunities for parents to interact with their children in a fashion that fosters both the development of the relationship and the child. The great outdoors can move children away from the passive entertainment of computers and TV and into an interactive forum that engages both Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Site Transfer Is Complete
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper site transfer to a new hosting service is completely finished and readers in Los Alamos, across the nation and around the world can now view stories and photos.
The site transfer occurred because Drupal Gardens, which has hosted the Los Alamos Daily Post site for 4.5 years, decided to discontinue its hosting division.
All stories posted to the Los Alamos Daily Post Facebook page during this transfer process that began Tuesday afternoon will now be published by date on the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper Read More
Obituary: Lorraine Martin Nov. 10, 1919 – July 29, 2016
LORRAINE MARTIN Nov. 10, 1919 – July 29, 2016
Lorraine Martin (formally of White Rock) passed away July 29, 2016 in Jefferson, Iowa.
She was born November 10, 1919. She was proceeded in death by her parents John and Teckla Hendrickson of Shickley, NE, husband Charles (Bud) Martin of White Rock, N.W., brothers David and Kenneth and sister Dorothy of Shickley, NE and sister Delores Semke Young of Jefferson, Iowa.
She is survived by niece Connie Semke, nephews Dennis, Terry and Mike Semke all of Jefferson, Iowa.
A graveside service will be held this fall. Read More
LALT Opens Auditions For ‘The 1940’s Radio Hour’
Letter To The Letter: Thank You Thank You One And All!
By KRISTY ORTEGA, Executive DirectorThe United Way of Northern New Mexico board and staff would like to thank everyone who planned, sponsored and played in this year’s Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament benefitting United Way of Northern New Mexico!
As always, Los Alamos National Bank was the major sponsor for this event. In addition to financial support they were able to provide outstanding volunteers, helping make this tournament a huge success! Thank you always LANB!
Other gracious sponsors included KRSN/Flowers by Gillian, Read More
13th Annual Pueblo Independence Day At Jemez Historic Site Commemorating 1680 Pueblo Revolt
Museum Of New Mexico News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Sunday, Aug. 14, the quaint and sleepy village of Jemez Springs—popularly known for its hot springs, hiking and art galleries, comes alive with the 13th annual Pueblo Independence Day Celebration starting with a 7 a.m. pilgrimage run from Jemez Pueblo Plaza to Jemez Historic Site. Visitors to this free annual free event will also enjoy traditional Native dances, dine on authentic Native food, and shop Native arts and crafts.
On Aug. 10, 1680 and Aug. 11, 1680, the Pueblo People of New Mexico, aided by some Apache and Navajo allies, launched a successful Read More
Obituary: Carole June Montoya July 30, 2016
CAROLE JUNE MONTOYA July 30, 2016
Carole June Montoya, 49, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2016.
Carole was preceded in death by her father, David Francis Washburn. Carole was a Data Specialist for Los Alamos Public Schools, and she was a lot owner for the Los Alamos Stables Association.
Carole is survived by her daughter, Julia E. Montoya; husband, Gregory A. Montoya both of Los Alamos; brother, Patrick Washburn of Duvall, WA; sister-in-law, Kimberly Washburn of Duvall, WA; niece, Ellen Wiegman of Killeen, TX; dear friend, Helen Jurkowski of Kentlands,
Nearly 1,000 Lightning Strikes Over Weekend On SFNF
This past weekend saw nearly 1,000 lightning strikes within Santa Fe National Forest boundaries. Photo by Robert Chavez
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast for this week in Northern New Mexico includes afternoon and evening thunderstorms with heavy rain. This past weekend saw nearly 1,000 lightning strikes within Santa Fe National Forest boundaries. As welcome as the moisture is, the monsoon season carries risk.
Forest visitors are urged to learn about lightning and use good judgment and basic safety precautions when hiking, fishing or camping on the Read More
LANL Student Symposium At UNM-LA 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3
LANL students will occupy the UNM-LA campus 1-4 p.m., Wednesday. Courtesy/LANLLANL students will occupy the UNM-LA campus 1-4 p.m., Wednesday to share some highlights from their recent internship experiences.
Community members are welcome to come visit with students and learn more about their recent accomplishments and achievements. More than 200 posters will be featured at this year’s event representing an expansive breadth of cutting edge research and engineering projects.
Community members are encouraged to stop by between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at UNM-LA. Read More
Sangre De Cristo Chorale Singer Auditions For 2016-2017 Season Are Aug. 1 And 8
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale invites new members to join its ranks. All voice parts are welcome, with alto 2, tenor and bass singers especially needed.
Auditions are 7-9 p.m., Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, Pope Hall, 208 Grant Ave., in Santa Fe.
Auditioning singers are asked to bring a short classical piece, and to be prepared for some sight singing and brief vocalizations. Expectations of singers include previous choral experience, sight-reading ability, some foreign language skills, and regular rehearsal attendance. Read More
National Science Foundation Awards Quantum Dot Company UbiQD SBIR Phase I Grant To Pursue Licensed Solar Energy Technology
The UbiQD team celebrates the opening of its new quantum dot manufacturing facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico July 29, 2016. From left, Board Members Dudley McDaniel and Colin Cumming, Director Karthik Ramasamy, Founder and President Hunter McDaniel, Board Member Katharine Chartrand, Director Aaron Jackson and Director Matt Bergren. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
- The grant is one of many recent developments for the expanding New Mexico-based company
UbiQD, LLC, a New Mexico-based quantum dot manufacturer, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant by Read More
Daily Postcard: Good Morning From Valley Girl And Caldera!
Daily Postcard: Good morning from Valley Girl and Caldera! The orphaned cubs continue to grow under the care of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation. Courtesy/LEWF Video Cam Read More
NNM Believers Teams Play ‘Hoop It Up Basketball’
Hoop It Up Champions from left, Rayna Morales, Destiny Valdez, Christianne Sandoval and Jada Alexander. These champions are one of three Northern New Mexico Believers teams that participated in the ‘Hoop It Up Basketball Tournament’ held July 30-31 at Rio Rancho High School. Courtesy photo
Second place winners in the 15-year-old category Jasmine Alexander, Catlin Hice, Avianna Maes and Erika Medina and 11-year-olds Jaylynn Medina, Destiny Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Thomas, and Jasmine Valdez. Courtesy photo Read More
‘Runs End, Running Doesn’t’ … HAWKS Middle School Cross Country Practice Begins Aug. 8
SPORTS News:- Aug. 8-9 at 8 a.m. at LAMS Track;
- Aug. 10 at 7 a.m. at Sullivan Field for Time Trial; and
- Aug. 11-12 at 3 p.m. at LAMS Track.
Cinema Cindy Reviews: Star Trek Beyond
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB “Star Trek Beyond” is the latest addition to the new Star Trek franchise, boldly begun in 2009 with a young cast. The first film in the franchise was successful, enough so that in 2013, Star Trek into Darkness was released with the same actors. Much of the first film’s success was attributed to near perfect casting and the time each new Star Trek actor spent with the actors who originated these roles (in the 1960s TV show, created by Gene Roddenberry.)
In this new installment, Beyond, the U.S.S. Enterprise docks at the United Federation of Planets’ beautiful
Obituary: Robert Darrell Wilson July 22, 1924 – July 29, 2016
ROBERT DARRELL WILSON July 22, 1924 – July 29, 2016
Robert Darrell Wilson, 92, of Ashburn, VA, died Saturday after a short stay in the hospital.
Cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he enjoyed a full, creative and productive life. Bob leaves a legacy of family and colleagues who followed their dreams as well as transformed university campuses across the country. He retired in the late 1980’s as Director of Facilities from the West Virginia Board of Regents after a career of award winning contributions to campus architecture and facility planning at Stanford University, Read More
WIPP Mine Rescue Team Wins Field Competition National Championship
The WIPP Blue Mine Rescue Team poses with their national championship trophy in the field competition. Front row from left, Ty Zimmerly, Kirk Nance, Heath Fowler, Richard (Stik) West and NWP President and Project Manager Phil Breidenbach. Back row from left, , DOE Carlsbad Field Office Mine Operations Manager Kenny Padilla, Ed Kyser, Manny Marquez, Nico Dominguez, Chris Dominguez, Lance Turnbow, Gary Kessler and NWP Emergency Operations and Security Manager David Stuhan. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Blue Mine Rescue Team captured top honors in the field Read More
Scenes From UbiQD Grand Opening In Los Alamos And An Inside Look At The New Facility
UbiQD Chairman of the Board, Founder and President Hunter McDaniel, center, with colleagues cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of UbiQD during Friday’s windy afternoon at 134 Eastgate Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A crowd gathers Friday afternoon for the grand opening of UbiQD at 134 Eastgate Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The red ribbon was officially cut Friday afternoon on UbiQD at 134 Eastgate Dr., a development stage limited liability company founded in 2014 to commercialize low-cost and low-toxicity quantum dot technologies. The
NASA’s Kepler Mission Verifies 1,284 New Planets
This artist’s concept depicts select planetary discoveries made to date by NASA’s Kepler space telescope. Image by W. Stenzel/NASANASA News:
NASA’s Kepler mission has verified 1,284 new planets – the single largest finding of planets to date.
“This announcement more than doubles the number of confirmed planets from Kepler,” said Ellen Stofan, chief scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. “This gives us hope that somewhere out there, around a star much like ours, we can eventually discover another Earth.”
Analysis was performed on the Kepler space telescope’s July 2015 planet Read More
Bridal Shower Held For LAHS Graduate Quinn Girrens
Family and friends gather at the home of Steven Girrens and Sharon Stover Saturday afternoon in White Rock for the Bridal Shower of their daughter Quinn Girrens. She is a Los Alamos High School graduate and public defender in Denver who is marrying Jared Pehrson of Colorado in September. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Quinn Girrens and her mother Sharon Stover with their beloved cat Tubby who is nearly 20 years old. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Family and friends attend Bridal Shower for Quinn Girrens Saturday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More