Letter To The Editor: Something Has Changed And It’s Not The Gun
By White Rock Resident
I’ve written about this subject before, but last night I noticed something that seemed to support my opinion even more.
Last night I watched The Silence of the Lambs (1991). I’ve seen this movie before but there was something I noticed this time. During the gun scenes, the vast majority of the FBI agents were carrying revolvers. I did see what appeared to be a submachine gun in one scene, and a couple wooden stock bolt action sniper rifles. But I did not see one single AR style rifle.
Granted, this isn’t actual footage, it’s a Hollywood movie, but my point is, back in 1991, just a Read More
Scenes From Local Pickling Class
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service hosts a Pickling Class June 16 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service hosted a Pickling Class June 16 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Pickling is the process of preserving or expanding the lifespan of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The resulting food is called a pickle, or, to Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: Love & Friendship
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Love and Friendship” is based on an unpublished 1790 novella called “Lady Susan” and written by Jane Austen (later author of Pride and Prejudice) when she was 18 years old.
Austen composed the story through a series of letters; in the movie the texts of these letters serve as the basis for long conversational expositions, thanks to screenwriter Whit Stillman. The action of the film takes place around 1790.
Movie poster for ‘Love and Friendship. Courtesy photoThe lovely Kate Beckinsale plays Lady Susan Vernon, a youngish widow with a debutante-aged daughter, Read More
RTD Mountain Trail Route Up Hyde Park Road Resumes Service July 1 To Aug. 31 For Summer Pilot Phase
NCRTD News:Trace Steps Of Manhattan Project Spies With 3D App & Guided ‘NM True Spy Tour’ July 14-17
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CCNS Challenges EPA To Terminate LANL Outfall From Clean Water Act Permit
CCNS News:State Auditor Tim Keller Calls On DOH To Comply With Lynn And Erin Compassionate Use Act
Chase Ealey Takes Second In NCAA Shot Put Final
SPORTS News:In the rain on the Hayward infield, Ealey set a school record of 17.99m/59-0.25 feet and finished runner-up in the shot put to finish her Oklahoma State career.
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Daily Postcard: Hiking In Water Canyon
Daily Postcard: Scene from a hike Saturday in Water Canyon. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Local Printer Creates Exterior Sign For Boomerang
Local printer patrick Brenner and Boomerang owner Anna Dillane with the new sign he created for her business at the corner of Central Avenue and Knecht Street. Photo by Mandy MarksteinerAfter being in business for a year and a half, Boomerang Consignment and Resale is ready to install a permanent sign above its door front on Central Avenue.
Boomerang’s owner, Anna Dillane, researched several sign vendors and decided to work with a local print shop, EDJ ink, owned by Patrick Brenner.
“He was wonderful,” Dillane said. “He was incredibly attentive and willing Read More
Splash n Dash #2 Results
One of 55 runners participating in Wednesday’s Splash n Dash #2. Courtesy photo
One of 55 runners participating in Wednesday’s Splash n Dash #2. Courtesy photo
Madalyn and Scott Bailey. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Fifty-five athletes of all ages participated in the Triatomics Splash n Dash #2 last Wednesday.
Clay Mosely turned in the best time on the long course.
The Triatomics will hold two more Splash n Dashes this year. The next one is July 6 and consists of three courses to choose from:
- Long (400M swim 5K run);
- Short (200M swim, 3K run); and
- Youth (swim and run with
Letter To The Editor: Brexit … Mourning Exit From EU
By Dr. T. DOUGLAS REILLYI think I may wear black today (June 24) in mourning for the UK voting to leave the EU.
In early 1975, we left home in New Mexico to move to Italy. We took three months to get there, driving across the US, sailing on a Russian ship, Mikhail Lermontov, to La Hague, and then through France and northern Italy to Ispra. For almost 2.5 years, I worked in the Joint Research Centre of the European Communities (EURATOM).*
In late 1978, we arrived back in Los Alamos after taking three months driving through Europe, mainly France; taking a ferry to England; Read More
Luján Statement Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement in celebration of LGBT Pride Month.
“June has long been the month that we celebrate LGBT Pride to honor the birth of the modern LGBT rights movement that began at the Stonewall Inn. It is a time to recognize the tremendous contributions the LGBT community makes to New Mexico and our nation, and remember all those who have stood up and fought for equality.
“Just over a year ago, we watched and celebrated Read More
Bear Spotted On Spruce Street Saturday Night
This bear rummaged through a resident’s garbage can Saturday night on Spruce Street and when the police arrived he or she climbed up a tree. Photo by Csaba Kiss Read More
New Mexico Federation Of Labor And Allies Celebrate Obama Designation Of Stonewall National Monument
NMFL News:An Open Letter To The New Mexico Delegation
By JODY BENSONDear Senator Heinrich, and Representatives Lujan and Lujan Grisham:
Thank you, Sen. Heinrich, for co-sponsoring the “No-Fly-No-Buy Bill” that would restrict people on the terrorist watch list from buying a firearm. You exhibit incredible courage for supporting even a modicum of gun control in this weapons-dominated Congress. Sadly, nowadays, it takes guts for you, our representatives, to support the will of the people over that of lobbyists, and over the high-decibel shouts from the my-rights-over-that-of-the-
And about the NFNB Bill: how could Read More
Los Alamos Woman Wins Bikini Novice Division At Fitness New Mexico Competition
Erin Heintschel of Los Alamos earns first place in the bikini novice division at the Fitness New Mexico Competition. Courtesy photo
Erin Heintschel of Los Alamos wins first place in the bikini novice division, third place in fitness model and fourth place in the commercial model division at the Fitness New Mexico Competition June 4 at the Route 66 Casino.Courtesy photoErin Heintschel of Los Alamos describes herself as a goal-driven person. As a fitness instructor at the Los Alamos Family YMCA and a personal trainer at CrossFit Los Alamos, Read More
Scholarship Winners Have Remarkable Records Of Community Involvement And Public Service
By CHARMIAN SCHALLERThe nine students chosen to receive Kiwanis scholarships this year are all scholastically outstanding—but Kiwanis looks at more than just grades. All of those chosen have remarkable and extremely varied records of community involvement and public service.
Sharon Stover, chairwoman of the Kiwanis Scholarship Committee has arranged for each of the nine to speak to Kiwanis, but here, in alphabetical order, is a peek at what makes each of these students special. All of them are “super volunteers”—people who care deeply about the needs of those Read More
A Starry Night At PEEC Honors Sen. Martin Heinrich
‘A Starry Night in Seville’ includes an auction with items ranging from sculptures and paintings to a weekend in a cabin and a hike to see petroglyphs. This road runner sculpture is on its way to the auction. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Everyone who’s in town July 2 is in for a treat. Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is partnering with Pig + Fig and Pajarito Brewpub to create a special dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday July 2 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Sen. Martin Heinrich will be honored as PEEC celebrates nature at this Spanish-inspired evening, A Starry Night Read More
UNM-LA SBDC Continues To Provide Services
UNM-LA News:
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNM-Los Alamos continues to serve individuals interested in starting a business as well as existing businesses in the community.
Ted Lopez, who had served as director for the past three years, passed away earlier this month. Anne Lantrip is the contact person at the SBDC Los Alamos until a new director is hired.
Lantrip rejoined the SBDC at UNM-LA in April 2016 as a business advisor after returning to Los Alamos. She had previously worked with UNM-LA and the SBDC in 2013 and 2014. Overall, Lantrip brings more than 10 years of small business Read More