Yang: Some Intangibles Lead To Solid Successes
By ELENA YANGIn the previous column, I related a story of how a Google’s team leader’s revelation of his terminal cancer opened up a doorway for his teammates to share their respective vulnerabilities. This ultimately made the team more cohesive than it might have been otherwise. The risk of stepping out of one’s comfort zone is a crucial part of quality leadership – the risk lies in the uncertainty whether one’s opening up would be reciprocated or dismissed as weakness – and is one of the key elements of building trust.
But what is “trust?” It’s one of those soft features that is Read More
Ulysses S. Grant Drawing Discovered At Nu2U!
From left, Nu2U co-owners Keith Lindsey and Barbara Lindsey with Leslie Pfaff Wednesday at their store at 1460 Trinity Dr., Suite 1 in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Leslie Pfaff with the daisy picture that covered the Ulysses S. Grant drawing. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comIn bygone days, pictures on a wall were often updated by adding a picture in front of an existing one, making it easy to revert to a previous scene or, in some cases, hide a picture for posterity. Often, the picture frame
Pedestrian Bridge Installed At Los Alamos Reservoir
Workers bring in a tall crane to install a pedestrian bridge Wednesday at the Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Pedestrian bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The pedestrian bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Here comes the pedestrian bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Lowering down the bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Lowering the bridge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comModular Buildings Moving Off Hill July 19 To Aug. 3
COMMUNITY News:
Beginning Tuesday, Desert Wind Transport is moving seven modular buildings from Los Alamos Middle School to School of Dreams Academy in Los Lunas.
One building will be moved per day on July 19, July 21, July 24, July 26, July 28, Aug. 1 and Aug. 3.
The state requires these types of buildings be moved at night and traffic may be disrupted between about 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. as each building is 28-feet wide at the base and nearly 30-feet wide at the top.
Direct questions to Desert Wind Transport at 505.793.4066. Read More
Nature Center: Aparejo Burro Packing July 20
Learn about the Aparejo Packing System July 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Ever wonder what it would be like to meet burros up close? Come to the Los Alamos Nature Center at 6:30 p.m., July 20 to find out.
Thanks to a sponsorship from Del Norte Credit Union, the Aparejo Packing System will demonstrate the old Spanish-style packing system on live burros. Meet the friendly mules face-to-face and learn about their work as cargo-movers along the trails of the Southwest. Staff also will be available to answer any questions. This event is part of PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings. Read More
Letter To The Editor: Grateful For School Board Action
By DIANA MARTINEZ As a Los Alamos resident and an employee of a charitable organization, I am humbled and grateful for the courageous and creative actions of the Los Alamos School Board in regard to setting user rates for school facilities for this next year.
Overall, the Board weighed the need to ensure the facilities were monitored, secure and accessible when lent to community organizations, and was considering new paid monitor fees vs. the current volunteer monitor scenario that frequently left gaps in safety and accessibility.
The Board also
Public Hearing On Water Rate Increase Aug. 17
DPU News:
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will bring to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Aug. 17 a proposed ordinance to increase wholesale and retail water rates by 10-percent. If the proposed increase is approved, the ordinance will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council to be scheduled for a public hearing in September. Council will consider adoption of the ordinance at that time.
DPU initially intended to calendar the public hearing on the rate increase for board members at the July 20 monthly BPU meeting. According to DPU officials, publishing requirements mandated Read More
White Rock’s DNCU Branch Is Open For Business
The new Del Norte Credit Union branch displays its ‘Now Open’ banner Wednesday evening on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BUSINESS News:
Del Norte Credit Union‘s new full service branch is open for business at the corner of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock.
A Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for 2-4 p.m., July 29 and everyone in the community is welcome to take a tour, enjoy special Del Norte Credit Union flavors of gelato from Daniel’s Café, play Baxter Bean Bag Toss and more.
The celebration continues at 7 p.m. that day with Read More
An Open Book: To Those Who Help Us Speak
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZOne of my clearest memories of high school was watching Mr. Cipolla, a vigorous young social studies teacher, pacing back and forth across the blackboard in his tight pants popular in the 70s, the top of his shirt opened to reveal impressive amounts of chest hair. He would wave the chalk in his hand and prompt us to think deeper about the historical period we were learning that day or even current events. “Pay attention guys,” he scolded us during the Watergate era. “This stuff will be in the history books!”
He was colorful and loud and spirited, even outrageous at times, Read More
McQuiston: What To Do (And Not Do) After An Accident
By ALLEN MCQUISTONIf you’ve ever been in an accident, you may recall scrambling to try to figure out what to do and, more importantly, what not to do. A vehicle accident is never a pleasant experience for anyone involved. Nevertheless, as you make the first report of a claim, you can alleviate some of the confusion that can often surface after an accident by keeping a few tips in mind.
Do not, under any circumstance, sign any document at the scene unless it is for the police or other such authority.
Make notes about the accident, including all names of parties involved and witnesses. Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Calling All Builders … Please Return My Call!
Contractor on a ladder. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXYes, this is the busy season for renovations. Have patience. As an interior designer, I can’t get contractors to call me back either. So, don’t take it personally.
Clients get extremely frustrated and often ask if they have done something wrong in searching for a contractor. I understand the frustration. But believe me when I say that skilled contractors are in high demand. Good contractors are very, very busy.
This means when you do start phoning contractors, don’t be surprised that they don’t immediately answer their phones — Read More
Municipal Court Closure Dates Announced
MUNICIPAL COURT News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court Clerk’s Office will be closed the following dates and times for staff to attend training:
- Tuesday, July 19, 3-5 p.m.
and all day on:
- Wednesday, July 20
- Thursday, July 21
- Friday, July 22
Letter To The Editor: Pokémon Go Phenomenon In Los Alamos
By DYLAN ZANOWThere’s a new phenomenon that’s really big in Los Alamos now — it’s a mobile game called “Pokémon Go”. It has already surpassed Tinder and is soon to overtake Twitter as the most actively-used Android & iOS app. It’s an “augmented reality game” wherein players’ physical locations are tracked via GPS as they travel around the town looking for imaginary creatures called Pokémon, which “spawn” for all players simultaneously at different
AG On Judge’s Ruling Against Sen. Phil Griego
Attorney General Hector Balderas LAHS Students Priyanka Velappan And Alex Ionkov Capture Grand Award At State Science Fair
Award-winning poster and medals on display this weekend at 150 Central Park Square. Courtesy photoCogbill: Police Deaths In The U.S.
Chart: Number of police deaths per one million population in the United States. Image by Allen CogbillJoel Williams’ letter regarding the number of police deaths in the U.S. was informative. However, his graph was not adjusted for population [increase].
The graph above shows the number of police deaths per one million population.
I note the dramatic fall-off in police deaths after the end of Prohibition. It is entirely possibly that we might experience a similar (relative) drop-off in police deaths if the War on Drugs was abandoned, as Columbia Professor Read More
Udall Joins Senate In Approving Bill To Combat Heroin And Prescription Drug Abuse
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
Will keep fighting for funding for New Mexico communities battling addiction crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Senate in voting 92-2 Wednesday night for a final agreement on the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), a bill that promises additional programs and resources to help prevent prescription opioid and heroin abuse. Udall has long worked to increase funding and support for people battling addiction—particularly prescription drug abuse, which is too often a gateway to heroin use.
The legislation, which passed Read More
Luján Secures Commitment From Majority To Work With Him To Address Easement Issues In NNM
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District introduced two amendments yesterday to the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act aimed at addressing road easement issues that are impacting tribal and non-tribal communities in northern New Mexico.
After securing a commitment from Rep. Ken Calvert, Chairman of the appropriations subcommittee, and Ranking Member Betty McCollum to work with him on addressing these issues, Luján withdrew his amendments. Read More
Sierra Club Statement On Crude Oil And Wastewater Tankers Explosion
SIERRA CLUB News:
NAGEEZI – Monday night, 36 tankers storing crude oil and wastewater exploded and burned.
According to reports, approximately 10 families were evacuated and as of this morning, the fire has yet to be extinguished.
In response, Sierra Club Beyond Dirty Fuels Director Lena Moffitt released the following statement:
“Our thoughts are with the families affected by this disaster, which further highlights the extreme dangers dirty fuels pose not only to our climate and public health, but to our communities. We cannot continue to permit corporate polluters to put their profits Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 6 – July 12, 2016
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.
July 6 at 1:50 a.m. / Police arrested Nathan Reass, 26, of Los Alamos on East Road and charged him with possession of marijuana and issued him a summons to appear in court. The police booking photo is not available.
MARK MORROW
July 6 at 2:39 p.m. / Police arrested Mark Morrow, 36, of Los Alamos on Trinity Drive and charged him with driving on a suspended or revoked license.
July 7 at 10:35 Read More