Learn to Help Youth Cope With Tragedy
Community News:
A representative from Agora Crisis Center will speak on how to talk to youth about the recent tragic events in Los Alamos and what signs to look for in those who are struggling.
The event is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 in Room 203 in the Student Center at UNM-Los Alamos.
Contact Lynne Higdon at lynnehigdon@yahoo.com for more information. Visit Agora Crisis Center online www.AgoraCares.org. Read More
Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk at Bandelier Saturday
The rising sun on Winter Solstice casts shadows aligned with the walls of the entry to Tyuonyi Pueblo. Courtesy/NPS
BNM News:
All over the world, people have kept track of the passing of the seasons with markers built into such things as structures, stones, and the horizon.
At Bandelier National Monument, there are several places that may mark the position of the sun on dates including the solstices and equinoxes, and one of them is the entryway to Tyuonyi, the large pueblo in Frijoles Canyon.
This Saturday, Dec. 21, Winter Solstice will be the annual ranger-guided walk to watch as Read More
Donations to LAPS Libraries Honor Jean Nereson
LAPSF News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has announced the first distribution from the Jean Nereson Books Memorial Fund. The Los Alamos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been raising funds to honor the memory of long-time Los Alamos Public Schools teacher, Jean Nereson, who taught in the Los Alamos elementary schools from 1943 to her retirement in 1995.
The LAPS Foundation gave $5,000 Read More
Udall, Rubio Introduce Bill to Promote Historic Preservation Education
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Marco Rubio, R-FL., introduced a bill that would give Hispanic-serving colleges and universities increased access to a grant program designed to encourage more students to pursue historic and cultural preservation. The program is similar to one already available to historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and nontribal colleges with a high enrollment of Native Americans or Native Hawaiians.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
The Preservation Research at Institutions Read More
Nearly $2 Million Pledged During LANL’s 2014 Employee Giving Campaign
LANL News:
- “I Give Because…” theme focuses on unique role Lab plays in local communities
Nearly $2 million has been pledged by Los Alamos National Laboratory employees to United Way and other eligible nonprofit programs during the Laboratory’s 2014 Employee Giving Campaign.
Los Alamos National Security, LLC, which manages and operates the Laboratory for the National Nuclear Security Administration, plans to prorate its $1 million match among the selected nonprofit organizations, bringing the total donation to nearly $3 million.
“I give because I am a member of the Northern New Mexico Read More
FBI Offering $1,500 for Information on Murder
Roland A. Cantsee
The FBI is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Roland A. Cantsee.
The body of Cantsee, 45, of Shiprock was found Nov. 27, 2011, in a field approximately eight miles north of the Flowing Water Navajo Casino, in Hogback, N.M. on the Navajo Indian reservation.
The cause of death was determined to be blunt impact trauma to the head. Cantsee had been reported missing by a relative Nov. 26, 2011, after not being seen since Nov. 11, 2011.
The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety are investigating Read More
‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers’ Opens New Year’s Eve
LALT News:
“Nana’s Naughty Knickers” opens at t the Los Alamos Little Theatre on New Year’s Eve. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. There’s plenty of time to see the show and then move on to another event or party.
Reservations are required for the New Year’s Eve show. Ticket prices are $20 per person, which includes a light meal after the show that will be provided by the Los Read More
Lads of Enchantment Dazzle Rotary Party
Stan Bennett, founded the Lads of Enchantment Barbershop Chorus, which entertained during Sunday’s Christmas party for the Rotary Club of Los Alamos at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. The event, chaired by Rotarian Kirsten Laskey drew some 50 people who gave the Lads of Enchantment a standing ovation following their holiday performance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Lads of Enchantment barbershop group came together in 1992 and have been entertaining at Los Alamos events ever since. Barbershop singing is rooted in church choral singing, African-American singing, and Read More
Letter to the Editor: Chairs of TOTH’s Children’s Christmas Bazaar Say Thank You
A shopper checks out the Christmas tree at the TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar. Photo by TK Thompson
Thank you Los Alamos for the donations you gave to the Children’s Christmas Bazaar held at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) and a big thank you to everyone who helped at the Bazaar with setup, gift wrapping, greeting parents, helping children shop, providing food, served coffee and Read More
Food on the Hill: Spinach Chicken Roll-ups with Swiss Cheese Sauce
This week’s Recipe: Spinach Chicken Roll-ups with Swiss Cheese Sauce
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Udall Statement on NSA Phone Surveillance Program
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M, responded to the D.C. District Court ruling regarding the National Security Agency’s phone surveillance program.
Udall has long pushed for reforms that would balance national security with Americans’ constitutional rights, including the USA FREEDOM Act to end the bulk collection of phone records, and two bills to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) courts.
He has also led a bipartisan push to ask for an independent investigation of these programs by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Read More
Republican Women Hold Christmas Luncheon
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women held an end of the year Christmas luncheon Dec. 12 at the home of Lawry and Alice Mann.
Included in the agenda were a 2013 Year-in-Review, and a collection of gifts for the Adopt-a-Family Read More
Community Asset Awards Deadline Friday
ASSETS IN ACTION News:
The Community Asset Awards deadline is Friday, Dec. 20. Those wishing to nominate a youth, adult, senior citizen, business, club or organization can do so on-line at http://www.assetsinaction.
PEEC Nature Playtime Enhanced by New Sponsor
PEEC News:
Every Monday, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to visit the Pajario Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to explore the natural world.
Each Nature Playtime features a craft, story and outside activity free of charge and no registration is required.
New in 2014, Nature Playtimes are sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. The content of the program remains unchanged, but the program is now enhanced by the addition of PEEC’s new sponsor.
Weather Policy: When Los Alamos Public Schools has a weather-related delay or cancellation, Nature Read More
Los Alamos Chiropractors Hold Annual Luncheon
Crossfit On-Ramp Classes Begin January 2014
Community Recognizes LAHS Cross Country Team at Co+op
Courtesy/Co+op
Courtesy/Co+op
Co+op News:
Saturday, Dec. 16, the Los Alamos High School Cross Country Team enjoyed cake and ice cream at the Co+op, 95 Entrada Dr., as they were congratulated for their achievements at the State competition this season.
The runners, coaches and parents enjoyed the camaraderie and recognition from their community for their hard work. Read More
Governor Appoints LAPS’ John Wolfe to Risk Management Advisory Board
John Wolfe speaks during a County Council meeting. File photo
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez announced today the she has appointed John Wolfe of Los Alamos Public Schools to the state’s Risk Management Advisory Board.
Wolfe serves as chief financial officer for LAPS. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran with nearly 30 years of leadership experience in finance and administration. Read More
New Ladder Truck Delivered to LAFD
A brand new ladder truck was delivered this morning to the Los Alamos Fire Department at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. This is the first major fire apparatus to be replaced in the department’s DOE/LAFD vehicle replacement plan. DOE paid for the truck, which cost $858,566 and has a 105-foot ladder and 1,500 gallon per minute pump, holds 300 gallons of water, and is used in high rise and technical fires and to enable crews to reach rooftops to open areas for ventilation. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, Chief Read More
Los Alamos School Board Outlines Concerns in Letter to New Mexico Education Secretary
The Los Alamos School Board sent a letter to Read More