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Weed And Brush Pile Reminder: ‘Keep Sidewalks Clear’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2016 - 10:11 pm

Brush pile. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Chapter 18 of the County Code (the Nuisance Code) was recently updated to address property maintenance issues. Specifically, Sec. 18-42. parts (a), (b) and (d) address weeds and brush piles.

Please read the code excerpts below and survey your property to see if any of these issues exist. This time of year, it is especially important to trim vegetation away from sidewalks for pedestrians – our sidewalks receive heavy use during the warmer months, with many residents who enjoy walking about the community. Thanks in advance for your support Read More

Africa Night Featuring: Timbuktu June 2

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 10:02 pm

CIR News:

Join the Council on International Relations for Africa Night at Lulu’s Chinese Cuisine, 3011 Cerrillos Road featuring the film, “Timbuktu” and presentations on Africa by three local experts Thursday, June 2.

The evening begins with a Happy Hour/Cash Bar at 5 p.m. followed by Asian buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. An introduction to the film and moderated discussion with Tom McDermott (former UN employee assigned to Africa), Martha Wallace and Adele La Brecque (former workers and Africa residents) begins at 6:15

County Reminds Pet Owners About Animal Control Ordinance With Return Of Warmer Weather

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2016 - 9:51 pm

Jack Russell Terrier running free. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

With warmer weather returning to Los Alamos, many screen doors and windows are open, residents are enjoying their yards or may be busy walking or hiking around the community.

Los Alamos County’s Animal Control division typically begins to see an uptick in complaints during the summer months about roaming animals or animals off leash, barking dogs and failure to clean up after pets.

Residents are asked to remember the following items contained in the County’s Animal Control Ordinance:

Animals that are off the owner’s premises

UNM-LA Workshop: ‘Choosing The Right Social Media For Your Small Business’ May 19

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 9:39 pm

AFRL New Mexico Program Showcases Student Teamwork Through Robotics

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 9:31 pm

AFRL News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― More than 100 middle school students representing 30 teams from six New Mexico schools and several home school families have earned a spot at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Robotics Challenge Expo.

The event is 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 11 at the AFRL La Luz Academy facility at Kirtland AFB.

The students have spent the last several months learning about computer programming and robotics. Students worked in teams to complete on-line assignments and quizzes to earn points in order

PEEC: Astronomy Planetarium Shows May 13 & 20

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 9:30 pm

Bright blue, newly-formed stars taken with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Courtesy/Hubblesite.org.

PEEC News:

Do you want to learn more about the cosmos? Do you ever wonder how we know about distances in space or how stars are created or how elements are formed?

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is providing astronomy shows in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium at 7 p.m., Friday, May 13 and 20.

Each astronomy show will investigate a different aspect of the cosmos and allow participants

New Youth Resource Advocates At LAHS And LAMS

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 9:29 pm

Youth Resource Advocates William High Eagle Sandoval, Elena Berliner and Santina Shije. Courtesy photo

JJAB News:

The Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) has hired two new Youth Resource Advocates (YRAs).

William High Eagle Sandoval and Elena Berliner, will join Santina Shije in serving teens who live in Los Alamos or attend school here. The YRAs provide wrap around case management and assistance to youth and their families in accessing comprehensive services in the community and at school. The YRAs assess needs, coordinates

IHM Opens Doors To Apartment Evacuees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2016 - 9:23 pm

Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Bev Simpson, right, speaks with Red Cross Disaster Program Manager Claire Ryan Monday afternoon at the temporary shelter set up inside Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. The Catholic Church on Canyon Road opened its doors to residents forced to evacuate following an early morning explosion at Caballo Peak Apartments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Red Cross arrives at Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Monday to assist evacuees from the Caballo Peak Apartments. Photo by Carol Read More

Police Hold Memorial Service At Justice Center Monday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2016 - 7:36 pm

At the 2015 memorial, Sheriff Marco Lucero, left, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, right, and Los Alamos Police Officers stand at attention and salute in honor of law enforcement and corrections officers who have lost their lives in the service of others. Due to inclement weather, the ceremony took place in the lobby of the Justice Center rather than outside. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department will conduct a memorial service at 9 a.m., Monday in front of the Justice Center to honor police officers who have lost their lives on and off duty.

This special Read More

Daily Postcard: Ashley Pond Turtle Spotted Sunbathing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2016 - 7:14 pm

Daily Postcard: The turtle living at Ashley Pond is spotted today sunbathing on a rock. Photo by Greg Kendall

The turtle that lives at Ashley Pond is sunbathing today on the center rock. Photo by Greg Kendall Read More

Peanuts Movie At White Rock Library Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 6:45 pm

Peanuts movie poster. Courtesy/WRBL

COMMUNITY News:

The White Rock Branch Library will host the Peanuts Movie at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 in the multi-purpose room.

In the animated movie, Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life.

The Free Family Friendly Film series is pure entertainment for the younger set, and provides a comfortable environment for parents and kids alike.

Chamisa Hosts Fourth Annual Glow Run Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 6:20 pm

COMMUNITY News:

Chamisa Elementary will be hosting their fourth annual Glow Run at 7 p.m., Saturday May 14.

Some changes have been made this year, including a lowering of the entry fee, water bottles for the first 100 entrants in lieu of t-shirts, and we will start the 5k runners before the 1 mile racers. The race will begin and end at Chamisa Elementary in White Rock, 301 Meadow Dr. The 5k will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Racers will follow the Meadow/Rover/Meadow Loop around White Rock.

The one mile racers will take off shortly thereafter and will run

Military Order Of World Wars Meets May 17

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 6:06 pm

MOWW News:

The Military Order of the World Wars meets Tuesday, May 17. This month’s speaker is Vernon V. Haywood Jr. His Topic: “Tuskegee Airmen”, (A Personal Perspective).

The meeting will be held in Los Alamos Research Park the 2nd floor conference room. The Los Alamos Research Park building is located west of the South Mesa Fire Station. Parking is available east to the fire station (accessible from southbound land of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge) or east of the Research Park building (access is through the LANL control

Los Alamos Ranks 3rd For Biking In Smaller Cities

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 6:03 pm

SOE News:

The City of Los Alamos was just ranked third for biking in smaller sized cities in the US.

Survey results were pulled from the U.S. Census over a five-year period to provide us a glimpse into which cities’ residents are taking an eco-friendly approach to their daily commutes.

SaveOnEnergy.com, dug into this data and ranked which areas have the highest percentage of green-minded commuters in the U.S.

View the recognition here.

Letter To The Editor: Don’t Take Photos On Lab Property

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 5:59 pm

By GAIL LITTLE

Los Alamos

After three months I am picking up this letter I wrote and didn’t send so that I can warn others in Los Alamos about what can happen if you take a photo from the wrong place. I can’t warn tourists who might get caught in this mistake, but I can tell locals.

I had a 7 o’clock meeting at the lab cafeteria. When I came out, the mountains were gorgeous. I got my camera out of the car and walked to the end of the parking lot to take a photograph.

A guy in a pickup stopped and yelled that I wasn’t allowed to take pictures there,

Better Buildings Challenge Partners Exceed $1.3 Billion In Energy Cost Savings, Share Hundreds Of Solutions To Help Spur Future Efficiency Efforts

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 5:58 pm

DOE News:

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro released Better Buildings Challenge partner results, announced three new focus areas in local communities, and highlighted overall signs of growth in the initiative’s reach and influence.

Since 2011, both the number of Better Buildings Challenge partners and energy efficiency commitments have tripled, resulting in energy cost savings that now exceed the $1.3 billion mark and the avoidance of 100 million tons of harmful carbon emissions.

Laboratory Retiree Group Meets Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 5:57 pm

LRG News:

Members of the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) will hold their Annual Meeting 4-7 p.m., this Saturday, May 14 at Hot Rocks Java Cafe, 4200 West Jemez Road.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com for more information.

Los Alamos Boy Track & Field Team Wins 24th Consecutive District Championship

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 5:21 pm

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Boys Track & Field team won their 24th consecutive district championship.

On both days, athletes had to battle high winds which negatively affected times. Many athletes were able to qualify for the state championships by placing 1 or 2 in their event.

Freshman, Elijah Velasquez, broke the freshman tripe jump record for LAHS. Juniors, Miroslav Betts and Nathaniel Ortega, both qualified in the 400 by time. Our sprint medley which consisted of Leander Murphy, Nathnaiel Ortega, Miroslav Betts and Hayden Walker, finished

Pet Of The Week: Daisy The Dog

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 11, 2016 - 4:41 pm

Daisy the dog. Courtesy photo

LAFS News:

Daisy is a 6-year-old Coonhound mix who came to the shelter with her buddy Harley (although they would be fine going to separate homes).

Daisy’s big, floppy Coonhound ears are the absolute cutest! Although she has the lovely voice of a hound, Daisy does not sing to excess. She will need an active family that enjoys jogging, hiking, and exercising her regularly. Once she’s gotten her exercise for the day, she would love to curl up with you for some cuddles.

For information about volunteering, adopting and donating

Cheers To World Cocktail Day May 13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 11, 2016 - 4:00 pm

ENTERTAINMENT News:

One never needs much of a reason to mix up a post-work-week cocktail, but if one is looking for an excuse to get creative, this Friday, May 13 is World Cocktail Day.

Below is a cocktail roundup with unique recipes from Santa Margherita Wine and Sparkling Ice that can be made with just a few simple ingredients to celebrate World Cocktail Day:

Spiked Strawberry Slushie