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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

From left, Nina Thayer and Judy Crocker of AAUW, Marilyn Branton, LAPS librarians Julie Goen and Beverly Nelson and Joanna Gillespie of the LAPS Foundation. Courtesy photo

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

 The cast of ‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers. Courtesy/LALT
 
Holly Robinson as Heather Van Pree and Jes Peach as Bridget Charles rehearse for ‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers.’ Courtesy/LALT

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 volunteer helps a young shopper wrap a gift at the TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar. Photo by TK Thompson
 
BETH PATILLO and CATHY WALTERS
Co-chairs, TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar

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

 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 tablespoons flour
1 ¾ cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pkg frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed until very dry
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
8 oz Lasagna noodles(with curly edge if you can find them), cooked and cooled
6 oz shredded swiss cheese

Directions: Read More

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

Pictured are Frances Fernandes (SFFRW President), Donna Macdonald, Crystal Dufresne (Treasurer), Mary Wilhoit (LAFRW President), Fran Berting, Mary Brooks, Terry Marzili, Cathy Walters (Secretary), Lisa Shin & daughter, Ellie Giovanielli, Jane Gordon and Margaret Harrach. (Not pictured, Alice Mann and Adeline M. Lundin.) Courtesy photo

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

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

Los Alamos chiropractors gathered Monday at the Dixie Girl Restaurant for their second annual luncheon. After much shop talk, the group determined that they were all well adjusted. From left, Dr. Kim Lazarus, Dr. Nancy Savoia, Dr. Gary Storkin and Dr. Merry McIntyre. Courtesy photo
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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

School Board President Jim Hall and Vice-President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie listen as Superintendent Gene Schmidt presents to the Board the final version of the District’s letter to the Secretary of Education. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard expresses support for the letter the Los Alamos School Board is sending to the Secretary of Education outlining concerns about the department’s policies. Photo by Bonnie J Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos School Board sent a letter to Read More

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