Olions Present ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
OLIONS News:
Spam, Spam and more Spam!
Los Alamos High School Olions presents Monty Python’s Spamalot at 7 p.m. April 21 (preview), 22, 29 and 30; 2 p.m. April 30 and May 1; and noon April 23 at in Duane Smith Auditorium.
Winner of four Tony Awards, including best musical in 2005, this bawdy romp will appeal to both fans of the classic Monty Python films, as well as the unfortunate few who have no idea what the air-speed velocity of an unladen African swallow might be.
With an all-star cast of LAHS students, including Devin McCleskey as King Arthur, Camille Rousculp as Patsy, Lauren Partin as Sir Read More
Pinon Elementary Hosts ‘An Evening In Asia’
Volunteers Needed To Clean Up Jemez Mountain Trail
JMT News:
Jemez Mountain Trail – a national scenic byway – is amping up its aesthetic appeal with a more than 30 mile cleanup effort April 23, in honor of Earth Day. Volunteers are needed.
“The drive to Jemez Springs along the idyllic Jemez Mountain Trail is beautiful any time of year, so we want to ensure that the view isn’t spoiled by trash and empty bottles dumped along the side of the road,” said Margaia Forcier-Call of Jemez Sustainable Solutions. “We encourage anyone who cares about the earth and wants to pitch in on Earth Day to head up to this beautiful region, and lend a hand.”
Beginning at 9 a.m. Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Community Services Department’s Proposed $11.8 Million FY2017 Budget
Community Services Department Director Charlie Kalgeros-Chattan breaks down her department’s proposed budget during this evening’s council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 this evening to tentatively approve the Community Services Department’s proposed $11,883,895 FY2017 budget.
The Community Services Department (CSD) includes Library; Parks, Recreation and Open Space; and Social Services Divisions, and certain cultural services contracts with outside agencies such as the Arts Center, Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Community Development Department’s $1,624,425 FY2017 Proposed Budget
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus discusses with the council his department’s proposed budget of $1,624,425 for FY2017. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 this evening the Community Development Department’s proposed budget of $1,624,425 for FY2017.
The Community Development Department, CDD, consists of four divisions:
- Administration;
- Housing;
- Planning; and
- Building Safety.
CDD serves as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Read More
Council Tentatively Approves County Manager’s Proposed $17 Million FY2017 Budget
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess briefs council this evening during the second night of budget hearings on details of his proposed budget of $17,166,687 for FY2017. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher briefs council on economic development endeavors within the county. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Executive Director Patrick Sullivan discusses a proposed partnership between the LACDC, LANL and Central Park Square, and asked the county to participate Read More
Council Tentatively Approves County Assessor’s Office Proposed Budget Of $608,682 For FY2017
Los Alamos County Council voted 5-2 this evening to tentatively approve the County Assessor’s Office proposed budget of $608,682 for FY2017. Councilors from left, Kristin Henderson, Steven Girrens, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary, Chair Rick Reiss and councilors David Izraelevitz, Pete Sheehey and James Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Aamos County Assessor Ken Milder, left, and Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez brief the County Council on the Assessor’s Office Budget during this evening’s second night of budget hearings. Photo by Read More
Heinrich Secures Final Passage Of Airport And Mass Transit Security Measure In FAA Reauthorization
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichMoniz To Speak At Christian Science Monitor Breakfast And Attend Lab Day On The Hill
Secretary of Energy Ernest MonizLocal League Of Women Voters Elects New Officers
At today’s annual meeting at Mesa Public Library, the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos announced its new officers including, front row from left, Board member Akkana Peck, Membership Chair Tarin Nix and Treasurer Kathy Taylor. Back row from left, Vice President Rebecca Shankland, Secretary Barbara Calef, President Wendee Brunish, Board members Amy Birnbaum, Rosmarie Frederickson and Julie Williams-Hill and Program Chair Karyl Ann Armbruster. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Udall, Heinrich Urge Action On Zika Virus, Call On Congress To Approve Emergency Funding
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By ALLEN MCQUISTONNew Mexico GOP Launches Convention Guide Webpage
RPNM News:The page includes information about the process of becoming a delegate to the 2016 Quadrennial Convention and a delegate to the National Convention, as well as information about the New Mexico rules governing those delegates at the National Convention.
“We were inspired by the RNC’s Convention
Santa Fe National Forest Invites Public Participation In Forest Plan Revision, Wilderness Inventory
SFNF News:Thick Fog Coats Los Alamos This Morning
A thick fog this morning coats downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Fog clings to Central Avenue this morning. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
A foggy morning in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comRotary Dedicates Audio Loop At Smith Auditorium
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos funded the audio loop installed in Duane Smith Auditorium and offically dedicated the project Sunday just prior to the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo concert. From left, Rotary Vice President Linda Hull who chaired the video loop project, Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Rotary President Alison Pannell and Los Alamos Concert Association Artistic Director Ann McLaughlin during Sunday’s dedication. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The plaque and sign will be displayed in the lobby at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Amy Goodman Coming To Los Alamos April 26
Amy Goodman
PAC 8 News:
Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman will speak at a fundraiser for PAC 8 Community Media Center as part of a national speaking tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the daily, independent, global TV/Radio news hour and launch a new book, Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America.
Joining her in Los Alamos will be her co-author and colleague Denis Moynihan.
Goodman is an American broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, investigative reporter and author. Goodman’s investigative journalism career includes coverage of the Read More
The Tub Hosts Huge First Anniversary Celebration
COMMUNITY News:
The Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend with a huge party with live music, special beer releases and much more.
The two-day celebration is noon to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 163 Central Park Square.
BEER RELEASES
- Saison with Brettanomyces and Barrel Aged Fitz’s Cherry Quad on Rye.
MUSIC
- Friday 6-9 p.m. – Cali Shaw;
- Saturday 4:30-6 p.m. – Ghost Like This; and
- Saturday 6:30-9 p.m. – Stephanie Hatfield and Bill Palmer.
MORE!
- Raffles, grilled sandwiches from the Los Alamos Co+op Market, commemorative growlers
LAPS 2014-15 Graduation Rate Is 87.4 Percent
LAPS News:
The New Mexico Public Education Department recently released a graduation rate of 68.6 percent for the New Mexico Class of 2014-2015.
This represents a slight dip compared to the previous graduating class of 2013-2014.
Los Alamos Public Schools released its data for the same period, which reflects an 87.4 percent rate. Also, LAPS data shows a graduation rate increase for each of the last three years:
|
Year |
Statewide |
LAPS |
|
2014-15 |
68.6 |
87.4 |
|
2013-14 |
69.3 |
86.3 |
|
2012-13 |
70.3 |
83.4 |
Full graduation rate data by district and school for the class of 2014-2015 can be found here. Read More
Abe Dispennette: Invest Locally
By ABE DISPENNETTE