Just 10 Minutes A Week To Reimagine Education!
By Dr. Kurt SteinhausThere will be a link to a video, podcast or article sent out each week for people to watch, share and talk about. Plus:
Every Wednesday at 4 p.m., a group of folks who have watched the video will host a conversation at a Coffee Klatch held in the Smith’s Starbucks and they hope you will join them to chat, listen, discuss, and share. Educators, parents, students, community members are all invited.
Our first meeting’s topic is personalized learning.
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Saturday Marks 24th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
COMMUNITY News:
Next Saturday, May 14 is the 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, and all across America friends and neighbors will be leaving non-perishable food items at their mailboxes for pickup that day.
Our local letter carriers, with the assistance of local Boy Scout packs and troops, will be participating in this effort and delivering these items to LA Cares, the local food-bank that assists food-insecure families in Los Alamos County.
Jeanne Butler, June Gladney and the rest of the LA Cares volunteers are getting ready to accept what they hope will Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Earns High Honors
Rotary Club members Rob and Melissa Metcalf, Alison Pannell, Skip King, Linda Hull and Linda King at the District 5520 luau-themed banquet during the recent annual Rotary Conference in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos recently swept several awards categories at the Rotary District 5520 Conference in Albuquerque.
With more than 70 Rotary Clubs, District 5520 is one of the largest geographical Rotary Districts in the world, encompassing all of New Mexico and west Texas.
Under the leadership of President Alison Pannell, the Club was chosen as Read More
Clerk’s Office Gears Up For Primary Election
Los Alamos County Elections Manager Gloria Maestas and County Clerk Sharon Stover welcome the 2016 Primary Election Poll Workers to the Election School Thursday in Council Chambers. Courtesy/LAC
County Clerk Sharon Stover, left, demonstrates the audio-visual ballot marking interface to Los Alamos resident Kim Thomas. In the background, Senior Deputy Clerk Naomi Maestas, Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez and Elections Manager Gloria Maestas certify the early voting machines. Courtesy/LAC
ELECTION News:
- Democratic and Republican Election – Tuesday, June 7, 2016
This week the Read More
Construction Moves Along On DNCU In White Rock
Workers prepare to stucco the exterior of the new Del Norte Credit Union at N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Construction proceeds on the new Del Norte Credit Union at N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Workers are preparing to stucco the exterior of the new Del Norte Credit Union branch on the corner of Rover Boulvard and N.M. 4 in White Rock.
Designed to complement the DNCU Los Alamos branch with buff and red stucco and stacked stone, the new White Rock branch also will feature a powerful curved stone wall, paying Read More
VBS Just Three Weeks Away
Topper’s Advance To State Quarterfinals
Hilltopper Connor Mang strikes out a Moriarty batter in game one. Photo by Emma Martens
Hilltopper Kyle Hutton shows off his hops at first base. Photo by Emma Martens
Led by Hilltopper senior Lane Saunders, center, the team celebrates as the runners come home. Photo by Emma MartensHappy Mother’s Day!
These yellow and white Iris are in full bloom today for Mother’s Day at a residence on Rover Boulevard in White Rock . The word Iris means rainbow. According to theflowerexpert.com, Iris is the flower of the Greek goddess Iris, who is the messenger of love. In the language of flowers Iris symbolizes eloquence. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Hilltoppers Softball Team At State Saturday
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers softball team traveled to Gallup Saturday for the first round of the state tournament. They struggled in the first inning giving up eight runs and ended up losing 11-0. That ends the season for the toppers. Taylor Jaramillo catcher and Jordan Jaramillo on 3rd base at the game. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Guided Hike To Cave Of The Winds May 14
Cave of the Winds. Photo by Craig Martin
PEEC News:
Trail expert Craig Martin will lead a hike to the local Cave of the Winds Saturday, May 14. The two-mile hike includes 500 feet of elevation gain and a bit of a scramble to reach the cave entrance. This hike, organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is one of many events to help people get outside and enjoy nature.
To visit the Cave of the Winds with Martin, register online at www.peecnature.org. Meet Martin and other hikers at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Bring water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, and good hiking shoes or boots.
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Scenes From LAAC’s Annual Arts And Crafts Fair
Jeweler Anndria Cornish of Native Elements Jewels works on her jewelry during the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Arts Fair Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Caitlin Bain of Freezetag Friends stands at her display at the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Michael Taylor of Native Flair Contemporary works on his art during Saturday’s Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comDespite Saturday’s
Ingenious Donation Box Arrives At PEEC
Steven Trujillo, Samantha Trujillo, and their children Ellie, 4, and Seth, 2, have fun with PEEC’s new donation box. The Acorn Woodpecker, Abert’s squirrel, bobcat, and pika will do their tricks when bills go in the box. Photo by Felicia Orth
By REBECCA SHANKLAND
PEEC
Gordon McDonough, well known artist and educator at the Bradbury Science Museum, offered to create a donation box for the new Los Alamos County Nature Center—and it has now arrived, ready to enchant all donors.
When you slide your dollar bill into the slot, a light flashes to check that it’s a bill, not a piece of paper. Then the fun begins: Read More
Letter To The Editor: Second In Series On Los Alamos County Water Distribution System
By GEORGE CHANDLERThis is the second (link) in a series of letters regarding the Los Alamos County water distribution system and what I have learned about it following my research after two leaks in the delivery lines that traverse my back yard, in February 2014 and May 2015.
Here I will describe the remarkable rules of the DPU that shift part of the burden of their failure to address the problem of aging water lines to homeowners.
The canonical arrangement for water distribution is a water distribution line (“main”) in the street, a delivery line from the main to the water
Smart Design With Suzette: Deck Design Ideas
Tiered deck. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXYou may think of your deck as just a bland wooden platform jutting out to your backyard, but with a little planning and good design, that space can become a fabulous alfresco family room and entertainment center.
Plan for the Way You Live
Start with general ideas of what the deck can do to enhance your life. What will you use the deck for? Maybe you want to emphasize intimate gathering and dining areas. If you love to grill, design an outdoor kitchen. Ask family members what they’d like from your future deck: a friendly conversation pit; container Read More
‘XQ: The Super School Project’ Bus Stalls On Main Hill
The ‘XQ: The Super School Project’ bus is stalled this morning on the Main Hill Road. Courtesy photo Read More
Experts Offer Hiking Workshop May 11
Hiking trail near Los Alamos. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Los Alamos is surrounded by an extensive trail network that can be both inviting and intimidating.
Trail expert Craig Martin and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Kathleen Ramsay are holding a workshop at the Los Alamos Nature Center to teach people how to best prepare for hiking local trails 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. This workshop is great for adults who want to know more about what the Los Alamos trails have to offer.
During this Hiking 101 workshop, Craig Martin will cover safety and comfort on the trail. He will also teach map-reading Read More
Council Candidate Chris Chandler Launches Website
Council Candidate Chris Chandler
POLITICAL News:
Chris Chandler, a candidate for Los Alamos County Council in the Democratic Primary, announced that her campaign website is up.
“I encourage Los Alamos residents to log on and learn more about my experience and ideas,” Chandler said.
Early voting starts Tuesday, May 10, and Chandler urges all eligible voters to participate in their respective primaries saying, “These are both exciting and challenging times … make your voice heard.”
The link to the Chris for Council website is: https://chris4council.com/. Chandler encourages Los Read More
Daily Postcard: Sculpture At Trinity And Central
Daily Posctcard: Sculpture At Trinity And Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Civil Rights Discussion At Library Monday
Minoru Yasui
LIBRARY News:
The public is invited to a special presentation on the topic of Japanese-American internment during World War II, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 9 at Mesa Public Library.
There will be a live reading by actors of the play “Citizen Min” and film clips from the documentary-in-progress “Never Give Up: Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice,” followed by a discussion of the issues. The featured speaker is filmmaker and playwright Holly Yasui, daughter of MinoroYasui, the Japanese-American attorney who devoted his entire career to civil rights, and who was awarded the Presidential Read More
Pastor Granillo: Preemptive Peace
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOAs I sat down to write this, my house shook from the shockwave of a nearby explosion. Thursdays are when the National Lab performs explosive test here in Los Alamos; or so I have been told. (I don’t have clearance, so have to take everyone at their word.) Thursdays are often a surreal reminder of our distrust for others and the extremes that we will go to in order to protect our way of life. As a husband and a father, it scares the hell out me.
According their website, in 2015 there were 10,827 people employed working at Los Alamos National Labs. The vast majority of those Read More