Solo Traveler: Tours
Solo Traveler: ToursThose of us who travel independently sometimes have disdain for tours. We know how much things generally cost and think tours are often a rip-off.
I do not enjoy being taken to a restaurant the tour company has chosen, and then told what to order off a limited “tourist” menu. And I’ve come to despise being taken to a “crafts workshop” that is actually nothing more than a high priced trinket store on the pretext of a “cultural” experience.
But sometimes I opt for day-tours so I can be assured of getting to the places of interest in relative safely. In a country Read More
Final Update: Thompson Ridge Fire 100 Percent Contained
Thompson Ridge Fire at its height. Courtesy/VCT - Acres: 23,965
- Start date: May 31, 2013
- Cause: Downed powerline
- Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve
- Containment: 100 percent
- Terrain: Steep, rugged
Tie One On at Thursday’s Farmer’s Market
Bill Orr ties a fly at the Farmer’s Market. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A yak tail hair fly in progress. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
FARMER’S MARKET News:
Bill Orr of Quarter Circle U, purveyor of fine jams and jellies and Joy Robertshaw of Taos Mountain Yaks have formed an interesting collaboration.
Orr, a fly fisherman and expert fly tyer, is now using hair from the tails of Robertshaw’s yaks in some of his flies. Not only is yak hair very long, it also has a translucent quality that makes it ideal for fly tying.
Robertshaw is selling packages of yak hair Read More
Next Robot Rumble Topic at Brown-Bag Lunch Thursday
Mini-Sumo Robots lined up before the July 14 competition began. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its brown-bag networking lunch at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) Thursday.
Planning for the next sumo robot competition will be part of the meeting.
To view a video and details of the recent sumo robot competition, click here: https://ladailypost.comcontent/el-matador-wins-mini-sumo-robot-competition-see-video Read More
Charlotte Keefe’s Tribute to Frances Perkins at Toolshed Theatre Friday
Charlotte Keefe as Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the Presidential Cabinet. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
“If A Door Opens, A Journey With Frances Perkins,” written and performed by Charlotte Keefe will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 at the Toolshed Theatre in Dixon.
The play is a tribute to one of the most important and influential women in the United States. Despite her incredible legacy of accomplishments, she is little known. That is why “If A Door Opens” is such an important play.
The play gives insight into this incredible woman through a series of stories that informs Read More
Local Horse Show Winners Announced
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division presented the Los Alamos County Horse Show Saturday, July 20 at Brewer Arena.
Los Alamos County Horse Show 2013 Overall winners:
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9 and Under First Place, Sammy Balsamo
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Second Place, Bella Blair
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10-13 First Place, Marion Balsamo
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Second Place, Mireya Martinez
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14-18 First Place, Juliet Balsamo
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Second Place, Julia Montoya
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Adult First Place, Lisa McClellan
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Second Place, David Ramsay
For a full list of Class’s and categories, visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec. For additional information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173 or Read More
LANL Sponsors 17th Annual Hazmat Challenge
The Edmond, Okla. hazardous materials team competing in the 2012 Hazmat Challenge. Courtesy/LANL
LANL Sponsors 17th Annual Hazmat Challenge
- Competition tests skills of hazardous materials response teams from three states
Twelve hazardous materials response teams from New Mexico, Missouri and Oklahoma will test their skills at the 17th annual Hazmat Challenge July 30 through Aug. 2 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“The challenge provides hazardous materials responders the opportunity to test their skills, network with other response agencies, and learn new techniques through Read More
Michelangelo Lobato Leaving Teen Center
Director Michelangelo Lobato of the Los Alamos Teen Center is leaving to become a school counselor at Chamisa Elementary School. Lobato is credited with doing an outstanding job leading the Teen Center and mentoring the youth. A search for his replacement is underway. Courtesy photo
Position Summary:
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the overall development and administration of the Teen Center programs and activities.
Essential Functions and jub duties include:
- Enforce set standards for qualified staff and safe programs
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate
LANL: Top-Secret Super-Secure Vault Declassified
A 230-foot long concrete tunnel leading to a now declassified top-secret super-secure vault near LANL. Print Screen Photo
LANL News:
Top-Secret Super-Secure Vault Declassified
- Cold War nuclear weapons storage facility video now available
Down a remote canyon near Los Alamos National Laboratory lies a facility known as the “Tunnel Vault,” once one of the most secret and secure locations in the United States, it’s the original post-WWII nuclear stockpile storage area.
Located in Los Alamos Canyon at Technical Area 41, the Tunnel Vault was built between 1948 and 1949. The facility has a formidable Read More
Los Alamos Legion Rider Ch. 19 Provides Honor Guard for Harold Opperman
Honor Guard escort on Diamond Drive Monday. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Rifle salute in honor of Harold Opperman. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Los Alamos native Harold Opperman, “Pastor Hal,” 68, passed away June 23, 2013.
A loving husband, father and grandfather of Las Vegas, Nev., Pastor Hal was born March 3, 1945, in Albuquerque, N.M.
He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Opal Opperman. He is survived by his brothers, Paul Opperman of Albuquerque and Gayle Opperman of Henderson.
Pastor Hal married his high school sweetheart,
Democrats Clean Up N.M. 502
From left, Michael Redondo, Mike Wheeler, David Griggs, Karyl Ann Armbruster, Paul Frederickson and George Chandler were among the crew from the Democratic Party of Los Alamos who cleaned up N.M. 502 Saturday. Photo by John HofmannDPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County cleaned up N.M. 502 from mile marker two to mile marker three near the Los Alamos Airport Saturday.
Thirteen volunteers picked up 15 bags of trash including:
- soda and beer cans,
- fast food containers and wrappers,
- part of a car bumper,
- a large plastic car part,
- heavy electrical electrical cable,
- broken pieces
Fifteen Plane Loads of Seeds Dropped on Burn Scar
The BAER team is dropping five types of grasses at specific burn scar locations. Courtesy photo
BAER News:
PECOS – Aerial rehabilitation operations continue over the Santa Fe National Forest as teams work to stabilize soils after the Tres Lagunas Fire.
The Tres Lagunas Post-Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team and contractors report a successful weekend of rehabilitation and soil stabilization treatments over the burn scar within the Santa Fe National Forest.
To promote forest regrowth, the BAER team is dropping five types of grasses from an aircraft at specific burn scar locations Read More
Food on the Hill: Yeast Rolls
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water(90-95 degrees)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup scalded milk (just until you see small bubbles on the edge of the pan)
- 1 egg, beaten
- About 4 cups of sifted flour
Directions:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Proof yeast: Mix yeast and warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar and set aside. Wait about 5 minutes to see small bubbles on top (then ready to use)
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Valles Caldera Trust Seeks Public Input
VCT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS─The Valles Caldera Trust is asking for public input as the staff continues its efforts to establish a comprehensive strategy for future public access on the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
The trust is preparing a Transportation Recreation and Suitability Study (TRSS) to develop the permanent transportation and recreation infrastructure beyond the future visitor center. A critical piece of that study is to acquire public feedback on several topics related to transportation, recreation and infrastructure development.
“Ever since we began the public access Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
DESPICABLE ME 2: Funny, Stupid, and Quite Good
Despicable Me 2, directed by animation heavyweights Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, follows the story of the villain-turned-father Gru (Steve Carell.) Gru’s adventure to defeat a new supervillain and discover love along the way is both hilarious and enjoyable to watch.
Since this is an animated comedy, we can’t look at it as anything more. There is little to criticize, and although Despicable Me 2 is certainly not an excellent addition Read More
Third Splash n Dash Wednesday
TMC News:
The Triatomics’ Splash n Dash #3 will be this Wednesday night. Registration will open at 6:30 p.m. at the back of the Aquatic Center and the first swimmer pushes off at 7 p.m.
This is a free event sponsored by the Triatomics Multisports Club, LA County Parks and Rec, and Los Alamos National Bank.
There are three courses this year, a 400M swim and 5K run, a 200M swim and 3K run, and for athletes ages 6 to 12, a 100M swim and 1.3 mile run.
For more information on the Splash n Dash or the Triatomics, visit www.triatomics.org. Read More
This Week at Mesa Public Library
LIBRARY News:
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Adult Summer Reading Program: Read a book, rate a book, put your rating card in the jar at Mesa or White Rock Branch to win great prizes (or just put in your two cents!) The program ends at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26.
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Game Night: 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Upstairs Rotunda join the staff for games; bring your own or play ours. Children are welcome but not required!
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Authors Speak: At 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 in the Upstairs Rotunda, Stacia Lewandowski will talk about her book and present a slide show from Light, Landscape, and the Creative Quest: Early Artists of Santa Fe. How
Family Asks For Help Finding Lost Cat
Crisco the cat has been lost since July 8 in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Missing cat lost July 8 near 548 North Todd Loop in White Rock. The cat responds to “Crisco.”
He is a gray and white longhair with green eyes.
If found, please return him to his home at 548 North Todd Loop. The family loves and misses him very much.
There is a reward being offered for his return. Call (505) 514-3444 or (505) 410-6161.
Road Closures on 15th Starting Tuesday and Wednesday
Trenching for utility work continues on the north end of 15th Street; expect continued lane closures with flagging operations and detours as work progresses through side street intersections. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Oakwood Loop south at 15th will be closed Tuesday to allow for the installation of an electric and communications duct bank; motorists should use Oakwood north. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Sage Street north at 15th Street will be closed starting Wednesday for the installation of a valley gutter. Motorists should use Sage Street south. Read More
Cañada del Buey Trail Work Progresses in White Rock
Workers install a curb along the Cañada del Buey Multi-Use Trail near Bonnie View Drive this afternoon. The contractor is placing concrete along the entire pathway, including near the Bonnieview and Longview intersection and along the north side of Longview to Rover Boulevard. Expect intermittent single lane closures with flagging operations during the concrete placement as the work progresses up Longview. The County asks motorists to please stay off freshly placed concrete until the barriers are removed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
