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Registration Open For American Mathematics Competition At Los Alamos High School

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 5, 2015 - 2:19 pm

LAHS News:

Students at Los Alamos High School will be participating in the American Mathematics Competition in February.

The mission of the Mathematical Association of America in offering this competition is to increase interest in mathematics and to develop problem solving through a fun competition.

The AMC offers a contest with an emphasis on problem solving, not just computation. The problems are for all students with a mix of easy, challenging, and fun questions. Top students can receive recognition through

Registration For Dog Training Classes Begins Dec. 7

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 5, 2015 - 2:13 pm

Courtesy/LADOC

LADOC News:

Registration for the next session of dog training classes offered by the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club (LADOC) begins Dec. 7.

This session will include Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Novice Agility, Self-Directed Practice, Scent Work, Rally Obedience and a new class “7 Weeks to a Cool Canine”, and will begin the week of Jan. 18.

Three easy ways to register:

In-person Dec. 7, 6-7 p.m. at LADOC, 246 East Road, near East Park. Bring copies of vaccination records for LADOC to keep,

NMFRW President Speaks At Local Meeting Dec. 10

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 5, 2015 - 1:51 pm

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will celebrate the holiday season with a potluck luncheon noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Patio Room at 1001 Oppenheimer Place.

Barbara McClain, the newly elected New Mexico FRW president, is the special guest speaker for the event.

LAFRW member Terry Marzili will collect the donations and Christmas gifts to be delivered to the Adopt-a-Family program.

All registered Republican Women are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Bethany Douglas at 505.690.6883.

Obituary: Gary Raper Oct. 5, 1949 – Dec. 1, 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2015 - 1:42 pm

GARY RAPER Oct. 5, 1949 – Dec. 1, 2015

Gary Raper died Dec. 1, 2015. Gary was born in Los Alamos, the Son of Verdie and Catherine Raper. He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine.

Diagnosed with epilepsy at 9 years, his disability severely restricted his life. He was cared for at home until he was 36 when he was able to move into a group home managed by the Albuquerque Association for Retarded Citizens. He lived, worked and traveled for the next 20 years due to the wonderful care of this remarkable organization.

As his health declined he needed more intensive health care. The family Read More

DPU Seeks Input On Carbon Neutrality Definition

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 5, 2015 - 1:41 pm

COUNTY News:

The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will review various recommendations included in the July 7, 2015 Future Electrical Energy Report over the next three Board meetings.

First up is the recommended definition for “Carbon Neutrality” which will be considered for adoption at at 5:30 p.m., at the Dec. 16, Board meeting scheduled in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) officials encourage Los Alamos citizens to go

Obituary: Duwayne Todd Dec. 1, 2015

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2015 - 1:37 pm

DUWAYNE TODD Dec. 1, 2015

Duwayne Todd, 56, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Duwayne served in the Navy as a Dental Technician for 5 years. He worked many years in Dental Laboratories and as a Journeyman Metal Smith.

Duwayne is survived by his parents, Billy and Marie Todd of Los Alamos; daughters, Breeanna of Salt Lake City, Utah and Andrea of Napa Valley, California; sisters, Paula Nichols and husband Tim of Dallas, TX, Roberta Reinhardt of Albuquerque; brother, Tim Todd and wife Vicki of Seattle, Washington; nieces, Erica, Larrisa, Jaci; Read More

Pajarito, Purgatory & Sipapu Now Open

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 5, 2015 - 12:31 am

Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Skip Wecksung

SKI News:

Pajarito:

Open Fridays – Sundays
Snow report
Early Season rates are $29 for all ages
Deals: Active Military 50% Off and FREE Lodging
Events
News: This year, Pajarito Mountain expanded its water collection system and the Los Alamos ski area has accumulated more water than it has ever before, which means mountain crews will be making more snow than ever before. The Los Alamos ski area is also building a new trail on the west side of the mountain, providing a gentle slope that’s ideal for beginners.

Mrs. Beadsley’s Jewel Box: Holiday Gift Ideas

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2015 - 12:30 am

By DEBRA LOWENSTEIN

Mrs. Beadsely’s Vintage Jewelry

It’s that time of year again. We are all racking our brains to come up with that unique and relevant gift idea for family and friends. Vintage and antique things are definitely unique; that’s the easy part. But what about something that’s really relevant to a particular person? How about a gift that will actually thrill someone; that they will truly love? Great gifting isn’t easy and it takes time. But maybe it doesn’t need to be that hard.

Guys can be hard to shop for. Here’s a few ideas you might not Read More

LAHS Girls’ Basketball Team Defeats Belen Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 5, 2015 - 12:28 am

Scene from Thursdays game. Courtesy photo

By MORRIE PONGRATZ

Voice of the Hilltoppers

Thursday night the Hilltoppers Girls’ basketball team moved to 4-0 on the young season with a hard-fought 62-42 victory over the Belen Eagles.

The Toppers led by only 14-12 after the first quarter and only 30-25 at halftime.

Belen’s co-captain Sam Valdez kept the Eagles in the game scoring 13 of their 25 points by the half. Belen used a two-three zone to minimize drives to the basket by the Toppers. However, the Toppers refused to take the bait to try

Grab Some Free Paper At Fuller Lodge Art Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 5, 2015 - 12:23 am

Community News

New Los Alamos printer EDJ Ink is making a donation of a large amount of various types of paper to the Los Alamos community.

Visit Fuller Lodge Art Center during its regular hours to pick up free paper of all sizes, shapes and colors, in many styles, as well as envelopes for your holiday needs, art projects and other uses, courtesy of EDJ ink owner Lisa Brenner.

Chamber Business Breakfast Presents Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard’s Annual Legislative Preview Dec. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2015 - 10:07 pm

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard

CHAMBER News:

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard will be the guest speaker Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast.

Rep. Garcia Richard will present her annual Legislative Preview to Chamber members, which will include matters related to the state budget as well as a discussion of other potential legislation.

The upcoming Legislative Session is a 30-day session. The session begins Jan. 19 and ends Feb. 18, 2016. Legislators may pre-file legislation Dec. 15 through Jan. 13 and Feb. 3 is the deadline for introduction of all legislation. Read More

Go Nuts For New ‘Nutcracker On The Hill’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2015 - 7:56 pm

Scientists at Fuller Lodge during ‘Nutcracker on the Hill.’ Photo by Scott Doebling

The Spy (Jonathan Guise) gets away with secret plans. Photo by Scott Doebling

Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

“The Nutcracker” is everywhere. Of course there is the ballet but there also are books, movies and countless merchandise. You hear the “Nutcracker Suite” piped through shopping mall sound systems and see Clara and her Nutcracker Prince everywhere. While this is all a testament to the classic story’s popularity, the bombardment of “The Nutcracker” can dull Read More

Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule: Friday, Dec. 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2015 - 7:42 pm

Oppie and Groves show Christmas spirit. Courtesy/LACC

CHAMBER News:

Today’s Los Alamos Winterfest Schedule includes:

Annual Crèche Show

2-7:30 p.m. at Los Alamos LDS Church, 1967 18th St.

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

7 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church

Dance Arts Los Alamos Presents Nutcracker on “The Hill”

7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium

Appeal Committee Hears Redmond Case Dec. 7

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2015 - 6:15 pm

Former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

A County Personnel Board Appeal Committee hearing on the termination of former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Boards and Commissions Room #110 of the Municipal Building.

Redmond, 32, was arrested Oct. 8 and charged under the Governmental Conduct Act, section 10.16.4.1, Honoraria prohibited, for accepting money for conducting a public duty as a police officer. The GCA forbids public officers from accepting payment or gifts of over $100 in value for performing services Read More

Head Of CTBTO Dr. Lassina Zerbo Visits Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 4, 2015 - 2:41 pm

CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr. Lassina Zerbo

NNSA News:

LAS VEGAS ― Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), visited NNSA’s Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Nov. 23, as part of a multi-day itinerary that also included tours of national laboratories overseen by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

While at Los Alamos, Zerbo discussed the laboratory’s Read More

NMED To Host Public Listening Sessions

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015 - 2:19 pm

NMED News:

New Mexico Environment Department to Host Public Listening Sessions for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SIP Call for Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM) Operations.

On May 22, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final action to ensure states have plans in place that are fully consistent with the Clean Air Act and recent court decisions concerning startup, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) operations.

In response to this final action, the New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau will be required to

Ready To Learn More And Make A Gift To SFI?

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015 - 2:16 pm

SFI News:

What if we could understand partisanship?

That’s what Santa Fe Institute (SFI) researchers Clio Andris and Marcus Hamilton asked in 2015.

Their research showed how partisanship in Congress has grown exponentially — but a few representatives continue to cooperate.

What if we knew where novelty comes from?

Could we build our companies, our cities and our societies to encourage innovations that would benefit us all? A quantitative theory of innovation and invention
is where we’re headed next.

Join

Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines Could Cost Billions

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015 - 2:13 pm

CWP News:

DENVER — A new report from the Center for Western Priorities finds the cost of cleaning up the 100,000 abandoned mines on national public lands across the American West could reach $21 billion.

The analysis shines a light on the costs Western states would be saddled with if national public lands were handed over to the states, a proposal which is gaining traction among some fringe anti-government groups and elected officials.

The recent environmental catastrophe at Colorado’s Gold King Mine highlighted the risk that abandoned

Benefits Of HOAs In New Mexico Touted

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015 - 2:10 pm

ASSOCIA News:

SANTA FE ― Associa, the industry’s leading community association management company, promoted the benefits of homeowners’ associations and New Mexico’s HOA Act during a hearing of the Interim Committee on Courts, Corrections and Justice Dec. 1 in Santa Fe.

According to Community Associations Institute, approximately 260,000 New Mexicans live in 160,000 homes in nearly 2,000 community associations across the state.

These residents pay $300 million each year in dues that go toward maintenance of their communities and various

Coaching Café: Catabolic Vs. Anabolic Leaders – Part 3

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 4, 2015 - 2:05 pm

By LeAnne Parsons

Los Alamos

It was such a pleasure to chat with so many of you during the month about what you were learning and sharing with others!

Many of us have a desire to step up our anabolic energy and let go of the catabolic energy that keeps us stuck at work and at home!

In our exploration of the characteristics of anabolic and catabolic leaders, so far we’ve determined that anabolic leaders “lead” and “participate,” while catabolic leaders “manage” and “delegate.”

This month, let’s look at another aspect of leadership – how information is passed