SFI Lecture ‘DNA, Love, And Gender’ Tuesday
Karissa Sanbonmatsu, LANLDaily Postcard: Leftover Autumn Leaves
Leftover autumn leaves soak up melting snow near 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter To The Editor: School Funding Election – Vote Yes
By DAVID CARROLLTennis Courts Top Public’s CIP Wish List
Andrew Fraser is first up to share his ideas during Tuesday night’s Capital Improvement Projects Public Meeting in Council Chambers. He suggested improvements be made to local roads to better accommodate bicyclists. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAHS Varsity Hockey Coach Kevin Brake advocates for upgrades to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink including locker rooms and restrooms. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Councilor Pete Sheehey asks LAHS Varsity Hockey Coach Kevin Brake whether placing a cover over the ice rink would help lengthen the skating season. Read More
Griggs: Ringside Table On Life In The Marrakech Medina
House buntings cheerfully clean up the floor in a restaurant on top of a fondouk where in days gone by visiting merchants would unload their camels and store their goods to sell in the souks. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Daily Post foreign correspondent David Griggs having dinner at La Porte du Monde, deep in the ancient Marrakech Medina. In the background, the narrow Rue Riad Zitoun Djdid passes through an old arch. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Daily Post
Recently I had the pleasure of spending two months in Morocco, on the northwest coast of Africa.
The ancient Read More
IRS Ready To Start 2016 Tax Season
IRS News:
PHOENIX — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s 2016 individual income tax filing season opens Jan. 19, with more than 150 million tax returns expected to be filed this year.
People will have several extra days to file their tax returns this year. Taxpayers have until Monday, April 18, to file their 2015 tax returns and pay any tax due because of the Emancipation Day holiday in Washington, D.C., falling on Friday, April 15. Taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts will have until Tuesday, April 19, because of Patriot’s Day observances on April 18.
The IRS expects Read More
Letter To The Editor: ‘Educate Me’
By Diana NorwoodNMED To Sue U.S. EPA For Massive Waste Spill
NMED Cabinet Secretary Ryan Flynn
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department has announced its intention to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—along with the State of Colorado and the owners of the Gold King and Sunnyside Mines—to address the environmental impacts resulting from the 2015 massive waste spill in the Animas River that EPA officials admitted to causing.
In August of last year, the EPA caused a release of three million gallons of toxic mine waste into the Animas and San Juan Rivers, depositing toxins on the riverbed, agricultural lands, Read More
Letter To The Editor: Respectfully Disagree With Rosy View
By KENNETH HANSON Letter to the Editor, response to George Chandler’s comment: I respectfully disagree with your rosy view of Obama’s reign, George, and feel compelled to respond.
Obama did not “end” two wars; he simply ended the US involvement in Iraq by withdrawing our troops on an arbitrary publicized schedule. That turned out to be disastrous for Iraq, as well as the Middle East and the World because the ensuing turmoil undoubtedly aided the growth of ISIS. Even though he reversed that policy in Afghanistan, he did not leave enough troops there to stabilize the country. Read More
Heinrich Statement On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963. Courtesy/wikipedia
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., released the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is celebrated today.
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sacrifice in pursuit of civil rights and equality continues to resonate throughout New Mexico and across our nation. Martin Luther King Day brings us together to reflect upon his legacy and heed his enduring call to service.
“As our communities continue to experience persistent poverty, violence, and discrimination, we Read More
LAHS Swim/Dive Results From 18th Annual Albuquerque Academy Invitational
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School athletes competed Jan. 15-16 in the 18th Annual Albuquerque Academy Invitational High School Swimming/Diving competition at Albuquerque Academy.
This is the biggest high school swim meet in the state with about 25 teams competing. The Hilltoppers won the girls competition narrowly over host Academy, 673-653, for the first time in many years. The LAHS boys finished 3rd.
Winners and all LAHS finishers:
SQT = State Qualifying Time for LAHS Hilltoppers
Girls Team Scores:
Los Alamos 673, Academy 653, Clovis 626, Las Cruces 487, Cleveland 407, Rio Rancho 331, Read More
Daily Postcard: Skaters Gather At Los Alamos Ice Rink
Skaters of all ages and abilities grabbed cones, walkers or just their mittens and got out on the ice this afternoon at the Los Alamos Ice Rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hilltoppers Fall To Artesia Bulldogs 57-53 Friday Night
By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Voice of the Hilltoppers
The 18th ranked Hilltoppers lost the middle game of their “home team game” binge to the 17th ranked Artesia Bulldogs on Friday night.
The game was even at 40-40 going into the fourth quarter, but the Bulldog switch to a 2-3 zone defense in the fourth quarter effectively shut down the Toppers. Once the Bulldogs got the lead they went into a 4-corners stall and held on for the win.
The Toppers were led in scoring by sophomore guard, Jack Stewart. He had 16 points, 11 of them in the second half. The 6’5” junior post, Adam Paulson, had 13 points and 8 rebounds for the Read More
Letter To The Editor: AAUW Urges Yes Vote On HB33 Mill Levy
By AAUW-Los AlamosThe Los Alamos branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) urges the voters of Los Alamos County to cast a yes vote in the HB33 Mill Levy election. Mail-in ballots for this special election must be received in the County Clerk’s office by 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
Passage of this mill levy will provide our schools with more than $2 million annually for the next six years to improve computer networks and equipment, replace musical instruments, purchase athletic equipment, upgrade heating and cooling systems, and fund activity buses.
The election Read More
Thirst For Power, A Climate Change Solution In The Cards
Grid modernization is one of the many issues that will influence water and energy trade-offs in the future. Photo by Randy Montoya,/SNL for Grid Modernization Laboratory ConsortiumA Los Alamos educational company that promotes science and technology literacy has been invited to participate in the Climate Game Night next week at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Science Education Solutions (SCIEDS) will be demonstrating and discussing their professionally developed and scientifically
Parents Night Out Saturday Jan. 23!
FBCLA News:
Parents – Need a night out? The FBCLA Youth Group is back with its second “Parents Night Out.” After a very fun and successful event last year, the teenagers are excited to once again provide families in Los Alamos with free childcare while parents head out to their favorite date spot Saturday, Jan. 23!
DETAILS
5:30-6 p.m. – Drop off the kids (And enjoy some pre-date appetizers for you!)
6-8:30 p.m. – Leave to go on a date
8:30 p.m. – Pick up the kids from the church
WHILE YOU’RE AWAY: Your kids will have a blast interacting with teens from the youth group and our adult leaders while we Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Organizing Your Kitchen
Store lids with containers. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXAlthough January is nearing its close and many a New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside, I’ve decided to let my neat-freak flag fly and get down ‘n dirty with home organization.
If you’ve been bitten by a similar clean-up bug and are looking to organize your own home—I’ve got you covered in the kitchen! These tips, tricks, and techniques will have you in the organizing groove well into the new year!
The kitchen is an area of your home that gets used more often than most other areas. So it stands to reason that Read More
LAHS Swim/Dive Results From Horsemen Invitational
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School diving team competed Jan. 8 in the 2016 Horsemen Invitational at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe. The swimming competition was delayed from Jan. 9 to Jan. 13 due to weather.
Both the LAHS Girls and Boys teams won.
SQT = State Qualifying Time
Girls
- 200 Medley Relay: St Pius 2:00.46 (SQT), Los Alamos 2:01.34 (SQT) (Izzy Runde 30.73, Beth Short 34.11, Jessica Moore 28.80, Niamh Short 27.70), Santa Fe 2:06.63 (SQT), also: 4) LAHS B 2:10.73 (Jesse Liechty 33.10, Sonyia Williams 35.93, Sophie Schmidt 31.53, Caemlyn Tripp 30.17),
Op-Ed: Why New Mexico Needs Bail Reform
Justice Charles W. DanielsOn recommendation of the New Mexico Supreme Court, a bipartisan group of legislators has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would allow voters to decide whether to reform antiquated bail provisions in our state constitution. Currently, the constitution guarantees the right to get out of jail before trial for virtually all defendants, no matter how dangerous, if they can get their hands on enough money to post bond or if they can make payment arrangements with a bail bondsman.
As we have seen all Read More
