Designer Suzette Fox’s Green Passion
Interior Designer Suzette Fox at the Smart House in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Designer Suzette Fox’s Green Passion
Interior Designer Suzette Fox created the modern ambiance that greets tourists visiting the renowned Smart House in Los Alamos.
“It was so much fun to work with Julie Williams-Hill on the Smart House project,” Fox said. “Julie is the public relations manager of the Department of Public Utilities. She was open to the contemporary design I had in mind for the furniture and accessories at the Smart House.”
Fox began the decorating Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Sept. 25 to Oct. 23, 2013
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Sept. 25 at 8:48 p.m. / A 29-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was battered by a household member on Alabama Avenue
Oct. 6 at 11:34 a.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone stole his credit card.
Oct. 16 at 1:51 p.m. / A 15-year-old Espanola boy reported that he was assaulted on Central Avenue.
Oct. 17 at 12:40 p.m. / A 15-year-old Los Alamos boy was charged with possession Read More
Unicorn’s Head Stolen From Downtown Los Alamos
A thief stole the head of this unicorn scarecrow on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos over the weekend. A kindergarten class at Mountain Elementary School created the unicorn for this year’s MainStreet contest. The class had chosen the name Unicorns for themselves at the beginning of the school year. Sadly, when a father of one of the students drove by Saturday afternoon, he saw that the unicorn’s head was missing. Reports indicate that there are some pretty upset kindergarteners. Parents are hoping that by publishing the incident in the Los Alamos Daily Post, the culprit might Read More
LANL: Technologies to Characterize Natural Gas Emissions Tested in Field Experiments
The Rocky Mountain Oilfield Test Center, RMOTC, which includes a small area with active oil and gas production. Courtesy JPL/Los Alamos
Aircraft overflight of the methane and meteorological sensing towers deployed by Los Alamos National Laboratory at the South methane controlled release site. Courtesy JPL/Los Alamos
LANL News:
A new collaborative science program is pioneering the development of ultra-sensitive methane-sensing technology.
“Given the importance of methane to global climate change, this study is essential,” said Manvendra Dubey of Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
Free Guided Field Trip to Visit Southwest Jemez Mountains Restoration Project
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest is hosting two free field trips 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 8-9 for the public to learn about restoration efforts planned for the Southwest Jemez Mountains. The field trips include travel to various locations in the forest and hear from specialists engaged in managing this intricate and complex landscape.
All are welcome but reservations are required. Spaces are limited and it is first come, first served. Following your confirmed reservation, you will receive detailed instructions on meeting time and location. Some transportation will Read More
NMC/LANL Researcher Receives NSF Award
Photo credit: Astronomy North, Yellowknife, Canada
NM CONSORTIUM News:
- NMC/LANL researcher engages social media to forecast and track space weather.
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) has announced that the aurora monitoring project, Aurorasaurus, has been awarded support by the Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE) program. Aurorasaurus.org provides a real-time Google map of auroral visibility from multiple sources: user contributions, filtered social media Tweets, weather, and auroral oval predictions from the NOAA Read More
Scenic Roots Perform at Morning Glory Bakery Nov. 1
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Amber and Erin Rogers are Scenic Roots. These sisters perform original and traditional Ozark, Appalachian, and Celtic music on mountain dulcimer, fiddle, and clawhammer banjo.
Scenic Roots will be in Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Morning Glory Bakery, 1377 Diamond Dr. This show is part of the duo’s Fall Colors 2013 concert tour with stops in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and Mississippi. Both women have degrees in commercial music from the renowned bluegrass program at South Plains College.
Amber’s musical journey began when she started playing Read More
LAHS 1st Round of State Soccer Kicks Off Nov. 2
SPORTS News:
The boys 1st Round of State Soccer is 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. vs. Centennial High School. The girls 1st Round of State Soccer is 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 vs. Piedra Vista High School.
County Rink Offers Ice Skating Lessons Free Day
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Have you ever been curious about ice skating lessons? Los Alamos County Ice Rink is giving you the chance to meet our skating instructors and staff to try a free mini-skating lesson. Instructors will also be doing skills testing so students will know at what level of lesson to register.
Skating lessons begin at 1 p.m., Saturday Nov. 16 for all skaters 10 years of age and under and 1:45 p.m. for skaters 11 through adult. Be sure to get there early to try on skates and meet with instructors prior to going out on the ice.
Tickets are available at the Aquatic Center or contact the Read More
Solo Traveler: Packing Tips
Solo Traveler: Packing Tips
In the last column I talked about traveling light, taking one carry-on suitcase and a large purse-like bag for electronics. That sounds fine and dandy, but in reality, how do you pack everything you need for a month (or six) in two small carry-on bags?
It might help to take a look at what constitutes “need.” We’re familiar with the travel-sized packages of lotion, shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste. Unfortunately, the TSA has a limit on the amount of solids, pastes, and creams that can be carried onboard.
The bottom of the suitcase unzipped to pack flat
Los Alamos Baby in KOB Halloween Contest
Two-month-old Renee Ramsey ‘Renee Red Hots’ of Los Alamos in her hot dog costume. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Renee Ramsey, born Aug. 17, 2013 in Los Alamos, has entered a cutest kid Halloween contest with KOB News. Ramsey is the only child from Los Alamos entered in the contest.
The top five entries with the most votes will be finalists. Voting runs through noon, Oct. 30 and people may vote once per day on each device they have.
To see a photograph and vote for Ramsey, click here. Read More
‘Do Hair, Do Good’ Fashion Show Benefits Kids
CTHF News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Mark Pardo SalonSpa will bring cutting-edge global hair trends to New Mexico with their “Do Hair, Do Good” high fashion hair show on Nov. 9, with proceeds directly benefitting the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation (“Foundation”) – the only foundation of its kind in New Mexico solely dedicated to improving the quality of lives for children with disabilities and their families.
“Mark Pardo SalonSpa has partnered with several nonprofits in the past six years who help women and children; we opted to partner with the Foundation for the second year in a row because they have Read More
Randy Roberts Wins Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt
The Heart of Enchantment quilt winner Randy Roberts. Courtesy/LAP
LAP News:
The Los Alamos Piecemakers held its annual drawing for a Donation Quilt Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s quilt was titled The Heart of Enchantment; it was a bargello design executed in purple and sage green fabrics and backed with a cozy purple flannelette.
More than 1,600 tickets were sold. The winner was Randy Roberts of White Rock, who arrived at the LAP meeting to receive his quilt and a standing ovation from attending guild members – especially delighted to learn that the winners have a particular Read More
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Meets Nov. 7
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities will hold its regular business meeting 9-11 a.m., Nov. 7 at the City of Española Council Chambers, 405 North Paseo de Oñate.
Note, this is a Thursday rather than the Board of Director’s typical Friday morning meeting.
For more information, visit the Regional Coalition website at http://regionalcoalition.org
Individuals with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing of the meeting should contact Read More
SFI Talk: ‘Scaffolding and Entrenchment in the Evolution of Complex Systems’
William Wimsatt. Courtesy/SFI
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents a talk by William Wimsatt of University of Chicago and University of Minnesota, “Scaffolding and Entrenchment in the Evolution of Complex Systems,” at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Collins Conference Room at SFI, 1399 Hyde Park Road. The public is welcome to attend and bring a lunch.
Generative entrenchment reflects dependency relations in the development or operation of an adaptive system. Greater entrenchment yields greater conservatism in the evolution of parts or activities of the system because Read More
PEEC Sponsors Chasing Ice at Reel Deal Nov. 3
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Winner of numerous awards, including the Excellence in Cinematography Award: U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, Chasing Ice tells the story of one man’s plight to document evidence of our changing planet by using time-lapse cameras to capture changes in glaciers over several years.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is very pleased to sponsor a special screening of Chasing Ice at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Reel Deal Theater.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to bring this powerful film to Los Alamos,” said Rebecca Shankland, past Read More
Bandelier Volunteer George Best Gives Back
George Best. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
George Best may be retired but he still has a job. Every Monday, he dons a uniform and heads to Bandelier National Monument to work as a volunteer.
Best, 93, provides assistance to the staff at the visitor center, which includes answering questions and greeting visitors as they disembark the shuttle buses. Additionally, Best said he walks the trails to answer questions as well as point out archeological features. He added he also keeps an eye out for anyone who needs help.
Best has a lot of history with Bandelier; he first traveled to the park Read More
Yang: M&M – the kind that leaves a bad taste
M&M – the kind that leaves a bad tasteI am not a fan of chocolate, but an occasional handful of M&Ms is fun. But now contemplate the combination of “Managers & Meetings.” How many of you think that’s fun, tasty, and leaves you wanting more? Even managers themselves often lament the number of meetings they have to attend, with a typical response, “Well … I guess it’s a necessary evil.” The non-managers are usually powerless to eliminate meetings. So it is up to the managers. The problem is that their bar for “necessary” meetings may be too low. Meetings should be the last resort Read More
Governor Announces Programs to Hire Military Veteran Medics and Truck Drivers
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Susana Martinez has announced two efforts to speed up the hiring of National Guard, Reserve, Active Duty service members, and veterans for trucking and EMT jobs in New Mexico. Martinez says her administration is implementing initiatives to expedite the transition of qualified military veterans into jobs in the transportation industry and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs in New Mexico.
Speaking at the New Mexico Patriotic Employer Recognition Luncheon today at the Albuquerque National Guard Armory, the Governor announced details of Heroes to Read More
LAAOR Hosts Annual Affiliates Day
From left, Associate Broker Ardy Hafer, 2012 Realtor of the Year Francine Mendoza, Associate Broker Kristin Henderson and LAAOR President Elect Ann Caspersen. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Title Guaranty President Denise Terrazas, left, with RE/MAX Qualifying Broker/owner Kendra Henning. Title Guaranty is a LAAOR Affiliate. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Stewart Title of Los Alamos President Paula Glover, left, and loan officer Holly Heineman with Marc Martin of Stewart Title Santa Fe Division. Stewart Title of Los Alamos and Santa Fe are LAAOR Affiliates. Read More
