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Non-Profit Residency Grant Available At ProjectY

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2016 - 1:21 pm

Business News:

projectY cowork Los Alamos has announced that it has partnered with All Good Work (AGW) to create a residency program for social impact organizations.

The program offers the support of the All Good Work community and a portion of the projectY workspace to deserving organizations. Applications for an AGW residency at projectY cowork are open until Monday, July 25, after which time All Good Work narrows down applicants and one member will receive full-time access to the space Aug. 1 to Feb. 1.

“We’re excited to partner with All Good Work to assist a local New Mexico Read More

Pegg: Gym Equipment 101

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2016 - 1:15 pm

By KENT PEGG

Los Alamos

Having spent the better part of the last 25 years in the gym, it’s sometimes easy to take for granted how to use the equipment I utilize in my daily weight lifting workout. For those of you with a little less gym experience, it might be good to review some of the equipment you might encounter when entering the gym.

One type of equipment you’ll encounter is selectorized, or circuit, training machines. These big metal monsters have an attached weight stack that allows you to select the amount of weight you’ll be lifting. Cables or, better yet, Kevlar belts connect the weight stack Read More

Foxx & Korkos Teach Quilting With Nature July 24

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2016 - 1:11 pm

A quilt block inspired by a thistle. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Los Alamos artists Terry Foxx and Katy Korkos are leading a quilting workshop at the Los Alamos Nature Center 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Foxx and Korkos will reveal tricks of the trade for using fabric to depict the beauty of wildflowers. Advance registration is requested.

This workshop will cover the basics of understanding and observing nature as well as elements of fabric, creating a foundation for making a wildflower portrait. Foxx and Korkos will tell you everything you need to know to complete your own beautiful wildflower portrait. Read More

Bear Concerns Prompt LANL To Close Trails

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2016 - 4:14 am

A significant increase in bear sightings closes LANL trails. Courtesy image

LANL News:

Just before noon today, Los Alamos National Laboratory warned employees to watch out for bears and keep off the outdoor trails inside the lab perimeter until notified otherwise. The following memo to all employees from the Communications Office was obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post:

All Laboratory trails are closed

Due to a significant increase in bear sightings and encounters, the Laboratory has closed all trails on Laboratory property until further notice. Employees are urged to stay off

Two Local Bands At Ashley Pond Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 8:02 pm

DK Warner, left, and Eddy Partridge will play tonight at Ashley Pond. Courtesy photo

Music News:

Go local tonight with DK & the Affordables and Eddy & the Nomads at 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond. It’s the next Los Alamos Summer Concert, sponsored by KBAC FM/Hutton Broadcasting/www.santafe.com.

DK Warner and the Affordables play roots rock and rockabilly. Eddy Partridge and the Nomads play roots rock and classic rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

“Both bands are from Los Alamos and are two of the best and most fun groups in town,” Promoter Russ Gordon said. Read More

Police Offer Tag-Your-Tot Program At Overlook July 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 6:24 pm

LAPD News:

At Monday’s Fourth of July Fireworks event at Overlook Park, the Los Alamos Police Department is again conducting its Tag-Your-Tot program.

Tag-Your-Tot is a program used at the New Mexico State Fair and Balloon Fiesta every year by law enforcement. Tag-Your-Tot helps reunite lost children with their parents much faster than searching on foot.

Parents who bring their tots to the LAPD information booth and complete a form with their names and cell phone number will receive a bracelet for thier tot with an identification number on it so if that child gets lost while at Overlook Read More

Council Approves 3 Percent Raise For County Officials

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 6:23 pm

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess

Staff Report

The Los Alamos County Council met in closed sessions recently regarding the personnel evaluations of the County’s contract employees: Manager Harry Burgess, County Attorney Rebecca Ehler and Department of Public Utilities Manager Tim Glasco.

At Tuesday’s meeting in Council Chambers, the Council voted unanimously to approve a 3 percent salary increase for each of these contract employees. The increase brings the County manager’s annual salary to $197,640; the County attorney’s salary to $161,136

Udall Works To Include Technology Transfer Provisions In Premiere Science And Innovation Bill To Boost R&D

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2016 - 6:12 pm

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― This week, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee in finalizing a major science and innovation bill and welcomed the inclusion of provisions that he pushed for to boost technology transfer initiatives. Udall is a champion for tech transfer to jumpstart business and job creation in New Mexico and elsewhere.

The latest measures were included in the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (an update of the America COMPETES Act), which was finalized by the Commerce Committee on Thursday.

Celebrating 100 Years Of Girls Changing The World

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2016 - 6:11 pm

Courtesy photo

GSGA News:

2016 is a momentous year for the Girl Scouts as it marks 100 years of girls changing the world! Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world.

The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others. These young women are courageous leaders and visionary change makers. They are our future, and it looks bright!

DWI Planning Council Reminds Community To Drink Responsibly During July 4 Holiday Weekend

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2016 - 6:10 pm

COMMUNITY News:

As the 4th of July holiday weekend approaches, the Los Alamos DWI Planning Council reminds citizens to drink responsibly and find a safe ride home.

The Planning Council also is asking for public input on how state DWI Grant funds are spent. A survey has been created in Open Forum and honest feedback is greatly appreciated. The survey will close at 10 p.m., Aug. 5. Click here to participate.

Anyone interested in serving on the DWI Planning Council or wanting more information should contact DWI Program Coordinator Kirsten Bell at 505.662.8241 or

NNM Revival Center Drop-In Prayer Room Closed July 4

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2016 - 5:53 pm

Letter To The Editor: Dismayed That Individuals Are Vandalizing Campaign Posters In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 5:12 pm

By SUSAN SEESTROM

Los Alamos

I am dismayed to find that in Los Alamos there are people vandalizing campaign posters.

We mounted two Hillary Clinton posters in our yard. The next morning both were torn down, with damage sufficient that it was unlikely to have been caused by the wind. We remounted them using sturdy wood pieces.

Again the one nearest the road was knocked down and the wood broken.

Exercising our democracy through supporting candidates of our choice is one of the most fundamental rights of our republic. The fact that some misguided individuals choose to interfere with this right is appalling. Read More

Volunteers Needed: YMCA 5K Fun Run & Walk July 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 5:05 pm

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA in Los Alamos needs volunteers to help with its annual Firecracker 5K Fun Run this Monday, July 4.

Anyone interested in helping with traffic control, handing out t-shirts, or helping with race timing, please volunteer at The Family YMCA at 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos.

Positions and time needs:

5K Race begins at 8 a.m., volunteers per position needed at the following times:
6 a.m. – Event set-up;
6:30-7:45 a.m. – Registration sign up;
7:30-9 a.m. – Traffic control race guides (24 needed); and
9:30 a.m.: Clean up, pack up.

Call 505.662.3100 or come by Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Opens In White Rock July 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 4:57 pm

Final work is underway in preparation for the July 11 opening of the new Del Norte Credit Union branch on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The new Del Norte Credit Union branch on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

BUSINESS News:

SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union‘s new full service branch opens for business July 11 at the corner of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock.

The new Del Norte Credit Union full service branch in White Rock. Courtesy photo

DNCU’s longstanding history with White Rock members dates back to the mid Read More

Obituary: Alonzo Angel L. Gallegos June 20, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 4:30 pm

ALONZO ANGEL L. GALLEGOS June 20, 2016

Alonzo Angel L. Gallegos (Indio), age 60, a resident of Espanola, formally of California, passed away on June 20, 2016 unexpectedly.

Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph M Gallegos Sr, Betty L. Gallegos; brothers Ronald and Lawrence Gallegos; sister, Gloria Gallegos; sister in-law Sofie C Hayes; niece Nancy Y. Castro; brother in-law Ruben Salazar, Gilbert S.Venegas.

Alonzo enjoyed fishing, hunting, and listening to music. He worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed working at his father’s ranch in Canjilon.

Mr. Gallegos is survived

Los Alamos Nature Center Closed Monday July 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 4:25 pm

Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Patrick Coulie

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos Nature Center will be closed Monday, July 4, which is a great time to use Los Alamos Trails App to find a fun hike.

Take a Passport to the Pajarito Plateau along, find the rubbing plates and get even closer to the next prize. There are different prizes for hiking two, five, eight, and 12 trails in the passport booklet. It is fun for the whole family.

The Los Alamos Nature Center will resume regular hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday. For more information about the Los Alamos Nature Center,

SFNF Holding Public Meetings On Geothermal Energy Development Draft EA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2016 - 4:15 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest today announced that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the potential effects of geothermal energy development on land within Forest boundaries is available on the Forest website here.

The Forest will hold three public meetings to provide a brief overview of the proposed project and the analysis of effects. The first meeting is 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Forest Headquarters, 11 Forest Lane in Santa Fe. Additional meetings will be scheduled in Abiquiu and Jemez Springs. The times and locations will be Read More

Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos 4th Of July Celebration

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2016 - 2:03 pm

KIWANIS News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos has taken possession of a massive collection of pyrotechnics and is getting ready for the big show Monday night. All are welcome to Overlook Park to share in this time of celebration together on the 4th of July.

The fireworks display, led by Pat Soran will be fantastic – that goes without saying. We also feature the return of the Habenaro Sky Diving team led by Roger Handrahan. We hope to see the big flag unfurled as he descends on the field as the sun is getting low.

The huge collection of bouncy toys will be running Read More

Santa Fe Botanical Garden Announces Access Program For Low-Income Families

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 1, 2016 - 1:22 pm

SFBG News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Botanical Garden announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.

The program will enable low-income families to visit the Santa Fe Botanical Garden at no cost per person with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Families can also visit any participating museum

Heinrich Joins Fights To Urge Court To Recognize Protections For LGBT Americans

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

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and 127 Members of Congress filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Christiansen v. Omnicom Group, Inc., arguing that workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is already prohibited under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 since these types of discrimination are inherently linked to sex discrimination.

Discrimination on the basis of sex is banned under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The amicus brief was lead