Schools And LANL On Regular Schedule Today
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Public Schools and Los Alamos National Laboratory are on regular schedules today.
The community is urged to use extra caution while driving and walking around town. Read More
Tuba Choir Performs Carols Saturday
MUSIC News:
Nothing says Christmas quite like the sound of a choir performing carols. This choir happens to be composed of tubas and euphoniums.
The group came together in 2002, and has played at various venues throughout Los Alamos every holiday season since.
The choir is made up of a core of adult musicians from other groups in Los Alamos (Big Band, Symphony and others), and is augmented by talented high school students. They play an eclectic mix of arrangements specifically created for a tuba choir.
The concert is 7 p.m., Saturday in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Read More
Obituary: Dennis D. Simmonds Dec. 9, 2015
DENNIS D. SIMMONDS Dec. 9, 2015
Dennis D. Simmonds, 80, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Effa Simmonds and infant daughter, Suzanne.
Dennis was an expert woodworker and a multi-skilled craftsman. He was a pioneer in the computing era. He enjoyed his church choir, men’s group and breakfast at Violas. He came to Los Alamos in 1957 where he worked a 35 year career. He wrote hydrodynamics codes, designed a Linear Accelerator and implemented network engineering and computer security. He had a lifelong love for learning. Read More
LAHS Alumni Invited To XQ: Super School Proposal Discussion & New Teen Center Tour Dec. 30
The XQ: The Super School Project mission is to fuel a movement to reimagine high school. In the last 100 years,
Next Generation Rocket Propellants Discussed At Science On Tap At UnQuarked Wine Room Thursday
LANL News:Bryce Tappan of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s High Explosives Science and Technology group discusses next-generation rocket propellants during a Science on Tap presentation at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 17) at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos. There is ample parking at Central Park Square.
“What we’re trying to do is break the performance versus sensitivity curve, and make a rocket that’s both very high-energy, as well as very safe,” Tappan said. “Typically, when
Tonight’s Democratic Party Meeting Is Canceled
DPLA News:
Due to snowy conditions, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County meeting scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
For information about the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County, visit https:////www.losalamosdemocrats.org/. Read More
OSHA Presents NM Consortium With SHARP Award
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) awards its Saftey and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award to the New Mexico Consortium (NMC) during a ceremony this morning at NMC. The program recognizes employers who operate an exemplary injury and illness prevention program. Acceptance of the NMC Biolab worksite into SHARP from OSHA is an achievement of status that recognizes the NMC as a model for worksite safety and health. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from this morning’s event at the NMC. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comWeek Of The Arts At Los Alamos Public Schools
Monday’s week of arts began with the LAPS All-District Choir led by LAHS and LAMS Choir Director Jason Rutledge. Courtesy/LAPS
Tuesday events included the LAHS woodwind ensemble, brass choir, full band, and flag color-guard performances. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools hosted a week of performances to showcase the arts and celebrate its students’ growing skills in music and dance.
The week began Monday evening with the LAPS All-District Choir led by LAHS and LAMS Choir Director Jason Rutledge. Music accompaniment was provided by elementary music Read More
Scenes From Annual Christmas Arts And Crafts Fair
Santa’s cousin participated in Saturday’s annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 3700 Canyon Road. The Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the event, which provides the community an opportunity to do their Christmas shopping. Photo by Juanita Jebbanema
Saturday’s annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo by Juanita Jebbanema
Saturday’s annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo by Juanita Jebbanema
Saturday’s annualTonight’s Library Board Meeting Canceled
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board meeting scheduled for this evening is canceled due to snowy weather conditions causing the lack of a quorum.
The library board’s primary purposes are to:
- receive input from the public and, based on that input, make recommendations to council that support the fulfillment of the library’s mission in the community;
- provide information and advice on items requested by the council, and review and recommend public policies;
- gather and provide public input on the development of library service objectives and the library’s
Garcia Richard Shares Capital Outlay History
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
STATE News:
Recent media attention, from Think New Mexico and others, has focused on the process of capital outlay in New Mexico including increased scrutiny on how public money is appropriated and ideas on how the system can be reformed.
In an effort to continue to champion good government and transparency, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard has released a statement and a full list of capital outlay projects she has directly funded.
Although the amount fluctuates year to year, New Mexico House representatives have been able to fund $500,000-700,000 in approved Read More
Legal & Test Prep Courses Online At UNM-LA
UNM-LA offers a full range of online test preparation courses through the Center for Legal Studies. Courtesy/iStock
UNM-LA Community Education offers paralegal training and preparation for ACT/SAT test taking, among other online courses through the Center for Legal Studies.
Interested in becoming a paralegal, one of the fastest growing careers in the country? Students in the post-baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate Course or the Legal Secretary Certificate Course gain a comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system with practical skills Read More
Attorney General On Dianna Duran’s Sentencing
Attorney General Hector Balderas
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas released the following statement regarding former Secretary of State Dianna Duran’s sentencing hearing:
“The swift adjudication of this matter rectifies the public harm done by the criminal conduct of Ms. Duran and saved tremendous taxpayer impeachment resources. The Office of the Attorney General thoroughly investigated the case, which resulted in felony convictions and jail time. With this matter coming to a close, this Office will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute Read More
Annual Play It Forward Event Dec. 18
It is that time of year again when we all reach out to help those in need. This year, along with the Pajarito Brew Pub and Grill, I will be hosting my 3rd annual, “Play It Forward” event.
This event benefits the Youth Shelters of Santa Fe. The youth shelter provides support for homeless teens that have become homeless for one reason or another. Regardless of the reason, I believe these teens deserve a chance and our support.
I am impressed with how the Youth Shelters provides supports. The services and materials for their patrons are Read More
New $7 Million XPRIZE Competition Announced
XPRIZE News:United Church Thrift Shop Closed Dec. 23 & Dec. 30
COMMUNITY News:
The United Church Thrift Shop, operated by the Women’s Christian Service Society, is typically open for shoppers 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, however it will be closed Dec. 23 for the Christmas holiday and Dec. 30 for New Year’s.
The United Thrift Shop accepts donations of gently used and clean clothes, linens, housewares, jewelry, shoes, toys and children’s books, but does not accept large appliances, furniture, books or VHS tapes. Donations may be dropped off any time at the bins near the door at the lower level of Craig Hall.
All proceeds Read More
Chevron Station On Trinity Drive Has Closed
The Chevron Gas Station is boarded up Thursday and enclosed by a chain link fence Friday at 2373 Trinity Dr. Photo by Greg Kendall
The Chevron Gas Station is fenced off Friday morning at 2373 Trinity Dr. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
“It was underperforming and not profitable so we closed it down,” said Gary Hanson of Western
Scenes From Sunday’s Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run
The crowd takes off in Sunday’s Jingle Bell Rock ‘N Run hosted by the Los Alamos High School Band to raise money for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. The fun run included a choice of 5K or 1 mile runs and is modeled after the popular Rock and Roll marathons featuring live music along the routes. Students from LAHS and Los Alamos Middle School played holiday tunes for the runners. The runs started and finished at LAMS. The Governor’s Office nominated the ‘Topper Marching Band to play July 4, 2016 in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Proceeds Read More
BRIDGE BITES: It Pays To Count
BRIDGE BITES By Brian Gunnell
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Gov. Susana Martinez To Address Higher Education Leaders From Across U.S.
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez will be the keynote speaker at a symposium of college and university leaders from across the country to discuss higher education reforms in New Mexico.
Higher education leaders from Florida, Georgia and Tennessee will share how similar reforms have helped contribute to dramatic increases in graduation rates in their respective states.
This meeting follows Gov. Martinez’s recently outlined vision for higher education in New Mexico – building a stronger, and more cohesive higher education system to help Read More