Auditions For The LALT September Production Of ‘Not Quite Right’ July 10-11
LALT News:Big Day Of Birding In Los Alamos County July 12
Mouser Williams speaks at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 7 p.m., July 12. Photo by Minesh Bacrania
Join local birder Mouser Williams as he shares the history and passion behind the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s “Global Big Day” program.
Los Alamos birders competed in the event in May, during which time Mouser set out to find and identify 100 bird species in Los Alamos County in a single day.
Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, hear his story about his attempt to set a county record.
Williams has lived in Los Alamos for 14 years as a local birding enthusiast and wildlife Read More
Obituary: Donna Mae Tubbs June 26, 2016
DONNA MAE TUBBS June 26, 2016
Few of you were privileged to meet my mother. Mom lived in our community, with me, for only four short months. With Mom’s consent, my brother, sister, and I brought her to White Rock from Pennsylvania, where my siblings live and Mom lived her entire life. Our mutual goal was for Mom to have the best quality of life for as long as possible.
Over the thirty-six years I have lived here, Mom visited many times. We shared great adventures during her visits, throughout New Mexico, into Colorado, and as far west as the Grand Canyon. Mom admired the mission and work of Best Friends Read More
Munson Presents 2016 Social Security Reforms July 14
Lee Munson, president and CIO of Portfolio Wealth Advisors. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Lee Munson, CFA, CFP, is presenting a talk on 2016 Social Security Reforms: what to know before you apply for benefits at noon Thursday at the Mesa Public Library upstairs in Room 3.
Munson will explain how the new laws may lower your benefits. Learn basics, advanced strategies and avoid mistakes. All in plain English.
Call 505.884.3445 or SeminarNM@PortfolioLLC.com to register. Read More
Los Alamos Majors Division Baseball All-Stars Beat Espanola 17-6
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos Majors Division Baseball All-Stars beat Espanola 17-6, Thursday night, in game 2 of the New Mexico District 1 tournament held at Lucero Center in Espanola.
Fourteen of LA’s runs came in the last inning. Manager Dave Swavely stated that the best part about the night was the kids didn’t give up, they fought back while being down and every player contributed to the win.
Earlier in the evening Thursday, Santa Fe beat Pojoaque in game 1 of the tournament.
Play for Los Alamos resumes this evening when they take on Santa Fe National at 5:30 p.m. at Lucero Center in Espanola. Read More
FBI Launches Anti-Public Corruption Campaign
FBI News:
FBI Albuquerque Division experts responsible for public corruption investigations have launched an educational and media campaign in southern New Mexico this week.
Similar to a public corruption outreach effort conducted in Albuquerque and northern New Mexico in 2013, the message is simple: Call the FBI if you suspect a government official is using his or her office for private gain, such as taking bribes.
“The FBI has zero tolerance for public corruption,” said Derek Fuller, FBI assistant special agent in charge for criminal matters. “No matter where you are in New Mexico, urban Read More
Letter To The Editor: Biggest 4th Of July Thanks Ever!
By STEVE BOERIGTERThe 2016 4th of July Celebration at Overlook Park was the best ever. A good rain a few days earlier led to clear skies and green fields. While we had some brief periods of wind in earlier evening, the sky settled down for a great show. Seeing the skydivers, especially the big flag as the sun was setting was spectacular. Sim Balkey had a huge crowd dancing on the field. Based upon our unofficial receipts, this was the biggest Independence Day Celebration in Los Alamos history. Probably the single biggest Los Alamos community event ever!
While Read More
LAPS Educators Engage In Learning Opportunities
Los Alamos AVID educators focusing on a group project at the AVID Summer Institute in San Diego. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
As lifelong learners, some school personnel have taken the opportunity to attend educational conferences. They have been working together to brain storm new ideas, visit with other educators from around the country and the world.
As a reflection of the mental health lens accepted by the LAPS Board and District, the Los Alamos Public Schools has invested in its students by starting the AVID program next year at Los Alamos Middle School. A team of eight just returned Read More
July 11 Library Board Meeting Canceled
LAC News:Living Well Los Alamos: County Fair Exhibits
By HELEN IDZOREK
Extension Home Economist
The Los Alamos County fair is Saturday, Aug. 13.
The fair provides an opportunity to show off tour skills and talents. This year we will accept entries in Clothing, Knitting, Crochet, Needlework, Quilts, Baked Goods, Preserved Foods, Hobbies and Crafts, Fine Arts, Photography, Horticulture and 4-H Projects.
Following judging, ribbons are assigned and the exhibits are displayed for the public to view. Best of the Best awards will be presented in each of the following categories: Fiber Arts, Creative Arts, Culinary Arts and Horticulture. Read More
Special Planetarium Show With Astrophysicist Galen Gisler Explores Origins Of Universe
The night sky. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Using examples visible in the July night sky, astrophysicist Galen Gisler will discuss the beginning of the universe and when and how it began as part of a special planetarium show at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 7 p.m. today.
The show will explore two independent streams of evidence for the world’s beginning and conclude with a brief sketch of the physics of the Big Bang itself.
Gisler was born under the dark and starry skies of eastern New Mexico and eventually found his way back to his home state. With a Bachelor’s degree in physics and astronomy Read More
Casting For Recovery New Mexico Provides Recreation For Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer patients learn fly-fishing with Casting for Recovery New Mexico. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Casting for Recovery New Mexico, led by an all-volunteer team, began in 2010 with a retreat at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron.
Fourteen women are selected via a random lottery to attend each retreat. Any woman who has received a breast cancer diagnosis and resides in New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle or the Colorado San Luis Valley is eligible to apply.
This year’s retreat is Sept. 23-25 at The Retreat at Angel Fire in Angel Fire. Retreat participants stay in Read More
Centerra’s Ted Spain Addresses Scholarship Recipients
Centerra’s Ted Spain speaks at the 2016 Foundation Scholarship Recipient Cohort Gathering June 30 at Northern New Mexico College in Española. Photo by Robert Naranjo/vdp.com
During his talk, Centerra’s Ted Spain encourages students to make a positive difference in the world, give back and help those who are coming behind them. Photo by Robert Naranjo/vdp.com
Foundation Executive Director Terry Mulert, left, with Centerra’s Ted Spain at NNMC’s 2016 Foundation Scholarship Recipient Cohort Gathering June 30 in Española. Photo by Robert Naranjo/vdp.comLos Alamos Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Winners Choose Educators Of Distinction
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
Eleven outstanding students have been awarded a Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Scholarship. Each student demonstrates a balance of academic excellence, extracurricular participation and community service throughout their high school careers. Winners chose an Educator of Distinction; this is an educational professional who has had a positive impact on the student’s time in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Mary Brug with teacher Margo Batha. Photo by Don TaylorMary Brug will attend the University of New Mexico to study Psychology and American Read More
Los Alamos Little League Majors Baseball Division Begins District 1 Tournament Play Tonight
Los Alamos Little League Majors (All-Stars) Baseball team, back row from left, Mateo Maestas, Wesley Stanfield, Ty Swavely, Caden Thornton, Cal Wimer, Carson Dickson and Lance Rivera. Front row from left, Caden Stilwell, Maddox Martinez and Zach Jones. Not pictured, Charles Steinkamp, Ryan Vest and Gus Yeager. Dave Swavely, Scott Wimer and Daren Jones coach the LA All-stars. Courtesy photoLetter To The Editor: The Tragedy Of The Commons, Part II
By GEORGE CHANDLERRalph Chapman recently observed that the intensification of residential uses in existing single-family residential areas that is currently being advocated by the Community Development Department (CDD) and some members of the Planning and Zoning Commission perfectly illustrates the “tragedy of the commons.” I couldn’t agree more.
The CDD introduced this intensification into the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan when it salted the recent survey with questions about the use of “casitas,” “granny houses,” or “guest houses” to ease the supposed (undocumented) Read More
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Mr. Holmes And The Geometry Of Dandelions
By ROBERT DRYJA
The case of the Geometric Dandelion. Courtesy photoInside Out Recovery Program Comes To Los Alamos
COMMUNITY News:More Scenes From Monday’s YMCA Parade
Scene from Monday’s YMCA Firecracker 5k Fun Run in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Monday’s YMCA Firecracker 5k Fun Run in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Monday’s YMCA Firecracker 5k Fun Run in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Monday’s YMCA Firecracker 5k Fun Run in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Scene from Monday’s YMCA annual 4th of July parade in downtown Los Alamos. in downtown