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Pastor Granillo: Encouraging Intimacy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2016 - 1:15 pm

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO

Encouraging Intimacy.

“Solomon’s Song of Songs. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth– for your love is more delightful than wine” (Song of Songs 1:1-2 NIV).

The Song of Solomon is not a top choice for clergy to preach on. It may not be the most avoided book at the pulpit, but it is one that can make us feel uncomfortable. It is, after all, an amorous poem—to say the least.

There are two things that strike me when I read the Song of Solomon. The first is that it is dated. It was written around 3,000 years ago. A great deal has changed in the way we talk to each other from

Pinon Park Pool Is Turning 50!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2016 - 1:00 pm

PPP News:

Pinon Park Pool is turning 50 and to celebrate this golden anniversary, PPP invites the public to a free swimming day noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.

The pool is at 104 Bryce Ave., in White Rock. Bring the whole family to help celebrate 50 years of outdoor swimming.

For more information, visit www.pinonpool.com, view PPP on FB or call 505.672.3247.

Another Record-Breaking Year For NM Film Industry

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 31, 2016 - 12:33 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that New Mexico’s film industry injected nearly $390 million into the economy last fiscal year.

This is the second straight record-breaking year for the film industry in New Mexico, shattering last year’s record by almost $100 million.

“We take great pride in all we have to offer film and television production here in New Mexico – from our talented and diverse workforce and our breathtaking scenery, to our robust film incentive program,” Martinez said. “This is encouraging news, and underscores what a valuable

TCHS: ‘Take A Poetic Leap Into Taos History’ Aug. 6

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 31, 2016 - 12:30 pm

TCHS News:

The Taos County Historical Society presents a free, public lecture “Take A Poetic Leap Into Taos History” by Karen S. Cordova at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Boardroom of the Kit Carson Coop, 118 Cruz Alta Road in Taos.

This program is part of the Society’s participation with the 2016 Taos Visionaries theme for the community’s arts and cultural organizations.

A former board member of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic American, Southern, Calif., Chapter, Cordova is a self-described “genealogy geek”. Cordova

LAHS Graduate Gary Cooper Performs In Evita

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2016 - 4:22 am

Los Alamos High School graduate Gary Cooper, far left, is appearing in the show Evita at Opera North in Lebanon, N.H., which opened Friday night. Cooper graduated from LAHS in 2013 and is a senior this year at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM). Courtesy photo

LAHS graduate Gary Cooper, second from right, is appearing in the show Evita at Opera North in Lebanon, NH. Courtesy photo

LAHS graduate Gary Cooper, far left, is appearing in the show Evita at Opera North in Lebanon, N.H. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

Los Alamos High School graduate Gary Cooper, far left, is appearing Read More

Operation Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Features Cactus Slim And The Goatheads Aug. 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 31, 2016 - 3:28 am

Scenes From Today’s Los Alamos County Triathlon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2016 - 3:46 pm

The atmosphere is buzzing with energy this morning as competitors gather for their race numbers and set up their gear. Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover writes a race number on the arm of School Board President Jim Hall and assists other triathletes to prepare for this morning’s 42nd Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Public Schools is represented in this morning’s competition by triathletes, from left, LAPS Board Vice President Jenny McCumber, Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and LAPS Board President Jim Hall.. Courtesy photo

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Events Schedule For 2nd Annual ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2016 - 2:28 pm

Mariachis will perform live at the 2^nd Annual ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!. Photo by Hal Davis

STARS News:

The 2^nd Annual ¡Fiesta Los Alamos! is just around the corner, and tickets are selling quickly. Last year the event sold out. The organizing group, Los Alamos Rotary STARS, has just announced an exciting schedule of entertainment and activities for the event, which takes place 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Fuller Lodge. ¡Fiesta Los Alamos! promises to be a fun and magical evening for all ages again this year.

The schedule for the evening is as follows (subject to change):

5 p.m. Doors open/Cash bar and

Second Annual Kid’s Rodeo Aug. 5

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 2:10 pm

RACFA News:

The Rio Arriba County Fair Association, Kids Rodeo Committee members will put on the 2nd Annual Kids Rodeo at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at the Rio Arriba County Fair, at the Rural Events Center in Abiquiu.

Most people associate rodeo with enormous bucking bulls, burly cowboys, and lightning fast barrel racers, however, rodeo is not just an adults-only sport. What sets these competitors apart is their age; youth ages 4-18 from Rio Arriba and surrounding counties will be competing in this rodeo.

This year’s kid’s rodeo will showcase

National Sinus Institute: Allergies

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 2:08 pm

NSI News:

If you are like many of our patients, and suffer from allergies, then you know the miserable side effects: itchy eyes and skin, sneezing, congestion, a runny nose or postnasal drip down the back of your throat.

The allergic reaction you experience is your body’s response to the allergen, which it sees as harmful, even though it really isn’t. Your immune system responds by creating inflammation in your sinuses, skin, airways or digestive system. Your environment has a lot to do with allergy symptoms. Hot, dry and windy weather can hold more allergens

NASA Mars Rover Can Choose Laser Targets On Its Own

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 2:07 pm

NASA News:

NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity is now selecting rock targets for its laser spectrometer―the first time autonomous target selection is available for an instrument of this kind on any robotic planetary mission.

Using software developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, Curiosity is now frequently choosing multiple targets per week for a laser and a telescopic camera that are parts of the rover’s Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instrument. Most ChemCam targets are still selected by scientists discussing rocks or soil seen in images the rover has sent

Sack Cloth And Ashes Memorial At Pond Aug. 6

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 2:06 pm

John Dear, speaking to protesters in 2014, is scheduled to attend this year’s Sack Cloth and Ashes Memorial Saturday, Aug. 6 at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Pax Christi New Mexico is hosting its annual Sack Cloth and Ashes Memorial Saturday, Aug. 6 in Los Alamos. Individuals such as this fellow meditating at the pond in 2014, will gather to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

CCNS News:

To commemorate the 71st anniversary of the U.S.

Passport To Pajarito Program Logs Nearly 2,000 Hikes

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:32 pm

Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Almost 2,000 hikes have been reported in the first few months of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) Passport to the Pajarito Plateau program.

This highly popular program is a fun way to get families outside, exploring the trails together. The program is a partnership between PEEC, Los Alamos County, Bandelier, and the Valles Caldera with generous support from the Delle Foundation.

Participants hike the trails in the passport (which are also included in PEEC’s free Los Alamos Trails app

Upcoming Events At ProjectY Cowork

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:31 pm

projectY News:

Monday, Aug. 1

5:30-7:30 p.m.

SäshaStylz™ STEM Series | Creating Mandalas

$30

RSVP and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashastylztm-stem-series-creating-mandalas-tickets-26782365777

Wed., Aug. 3

8:30-10 a.m.

Startup Secrets with Dr. Steven Brumby, Chief Strategy Officer at Descartes Labs

Tuesday, Aug. 9

6-8 p.m.

Tuesdays Together

Social Media For Business

Wednesday, Aug. 10

5:30-7:30 p.m. Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network Meetup Featuring Mark

Governor Expands Early Pre-K Investment

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:27 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced an additional $3.5 million investment in New Mexico’s Early Pre-K pilot program, bringing the total investment to more than $10.5 million over the last two years.

“In New Mexico, we’re committed to giving our kids a head start in their education because no matter their background, every child can learn,” Martinez said. “Expanding our investment in this important program helps us ensure that more of our kids start school prepared to learn.”

Through this expansion, access to Early Pre-K will now be available

Salsa Making Class Aug. 5

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:26 pm

True Community Effort Creates GREAT Junior Softball Southwestern Regional Tournament!

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:26 pm

LaGrange and Louisiana celebrating together. Courtesy photo

By ROBBIE HARRIS

Vice President of Softball

Los Alamos County Little League

Los Alamos County Little League would like to express our sincere appreciation for the support, effort and hard work provided by Chris Wilson, Jeff Humpton and their staff from the Los Alamos County Parks Division; Francisco Guerra, District 1 Administrator for Little League, for his efforts in making it possible to bring the Regional Tournament to Los Alamos; Little League player, parent and community volunteers;

Healthy Hearts Class Mondays And Wednesdays

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:21 pm

Parents Learn Age-Appropriate Money Lessons

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 30, 2016 - 1:19 pm

Raffi Andonian

By MANDY MARKSTEINER

Los Alamos

Raffi Andonian presented “Money Talks,” a financial seminar for parents July 21 at Fuller Lodge.

During the presentation, parents learned how to turn situations like going to the store, receiving gifts, saving for the things they want, and doing chores into opportunities to teach their children money lessons that will serve them throughout their lives.

“Kids learn about money from their parents. It’s amazing how much they’re absorbing, even before they can talk,” said Andonian, who supplied

Air Force Releases RFP For Replacement To Nuclear Air Launched Cruise Missile

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 30, 2016 - 2:36 am

USAF News:

The U.S. Air Force released today a request for proposals to industry for its Long Range Standoff, or LRSO, nuclear cruise missile program. Up to two contract awards are expected in 4th quarter fiscal year 2017.

The Long Range Stand-Off weapon will be developed to replace the aging AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile. The AGM-86B was fielded in the early 1980s with a 10-year design life. The current ALCM remain safe, secure and effective, it is facing increasingly sustainment and operational challenges against evolving threats.

LRSO’s range, survivability, Read More