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Los Alamos Rifle Team Scores At Duke City

Samantha Millier. left, and Steffie Neilsen, second from right, prepare for their finals match. Courtesy photo
 
 
NJROTC News:
 
The Los Alamos rifle teams traveled to West Mesa High School Nov. 21 to compete in the Duke City Cup match.
 
This match drew more than 200 participants from New Mexico and Texas. Los Alamos competed with five precision and six sporter class shooters. New Mexico is one of the few locations in the country that has the Megalink electronic target system for large events such as this.
 
The precision team placed
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Nu2U Offers Something For Everyone

Keith and Barbara Lindsay. Courtesy photo
 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

 
Keith and Barbara Lindsay opened Nu2U May 1, 2014 at 1460 Trinity Dr., Suite 1 in Los Alamos.

Nu2U is a gift and consignment shop with a vendor team of local entrepreneurs who strive to provide customers with opportunities to purchase quality items at reasonable prices.

Barbara first came to Los Alamos in 1972 and Keith in 1989. She came with her family after her father, Jim McInroy, accepted a job at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Keith first came to Los Alamos as a U.S. Air Force Military Research Associate Read More

Visit Uli’s For Great Looks And Marvelous Gifts

Uli’s owner Uli Campbell, right, with a model at this year’s annual holiday fashion show. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Uli’s is the place to shop when one wants to look great or find that perfect gift. Uli’s opened for business 30 years ago in Los Alamos selling evening and casual wear. Through the years the store has expanded to include gift items such as Legos, checkers, cookbooks, placemats, art, box cards, calendars and much more.

Owner Uli Campbell opened her boutique in 1985 in Los Alamos and moved to her current location at 800 Trinity Dr. in Mari Mac Village Read More

Float Away Your Cares

A client enters a floatation tank. Courtesy photo
 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Carlos Casias and his wife Nancy opened Float Los Alamos in November at 927 Central Ave.

The new business provides floatation therapy a.k.a. Floating, or R.E.S.T (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy), which involves lying in a spacious, dark tank floating atop a super saturated Epsom salt water solution.

The goal of floatation therapy is to limit sensory input and allow the body to shift into a parasympathetic state to achieve rest, relaxation and restoration of normal function and behavior. Read More

Acupuncture, Chiropractic And Posture Therapy Training Under One Roof

Dr. Nancy Savoia, DC and Dr. Henry Ahlefelder of Los Alamos Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center in one of their consultation rooms. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Los Alamos Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos, located at 2610 Trinity Drive #14, have been serving the health care needs of Los Alamos for more than 15 years. Both Dr. Nancy Savoia, DC and Dr. Henry Ahlefelder, DOM strive to provide quality complementary health care to their patients.

Savoia came to Los Alamos in late 1996 from Texas because she loves the outdoors Read More

Dr. Sayre’s Frontiers In Science Talks Explore Strategies To Improve Photosynthesis, Increase Energy Yields

Dr. Richard Sayre

LANL News:

  • First talk is Monday, Dec. 7 in Albuquerque

Los Alamos National Laboratory molecular biologist Richard Sayre will present two Frontiers in Science lectures, titled, “Hacking Photosynthesis: Growing Plants to Power Our Engines and Feed the World”.

In his talks, which begin Dec. 8, Dr. Sayre will discuss how improving photosynthetic efficiency may result in substantial increases in crop yields.

“Photosynthesis uses light from the sun and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugars that can be converted into energy-rich biofuels,” said Dr. Sayre, of the Laboratory’s Read More

LANL Researcher Pens Prizewinning Essay On Cancer

Ludmil Alexandrov

LANL News:

  • Research focuses on preventing cancer through mutational signatures

Ludmil Alexandrov, of the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, made strong points this week in the journal Science about the basic formation of human cancers, winning a 2015 Science & SciLifeLab Prize, on “Understanding the Origins of Human Cancer.”

“I have always been passionate about solving complex genomics puzzles and applying my skills towards better understanding the mechanism underlying cancer development,” said Alexandrov, Oppenheimer Fellow at Los Read More

New Community Internship Program Benefits Local Students And Businesses

Laura Loy and Ted Lopez guide students through the application process during one of the required orientation sessions for the Community Internship Collaboration program. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

There’s a new partnership in town, and its mission is to provide opportunities for local high school and college students as well as small businesses.

The Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) is a joint partnership of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Security, LLC, UNM-Los Alamos, 
Los Alamos High School, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Read More

LAMC Earns ‘Top Performer Award’

One of the award-winning LAMC surgical teams: John Howie, Chris Sanchez, Dr. Salim Amrani, David Heft, RN and  Jamie Lavery. Courtesy photo
 
Staff Report

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.

LAMC was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2015 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for surgical services. Read More

LAPD Appoints Domestic Violence Advocate

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
In an effort to help address a serious issue within the local community, the Los Alamos Police Department has obtained a grant and contracted with a part-time victim advocate to assist crime victims.

In this role, the advocate (name withheld due to sensitive nature of work) is helping victims find refuge and pursue legal action against their abusers. The advocate also is providing emotional support and assistance in finding resources and completing necessary paperwork.
 
When assistance is needed, the advocate also goes to court with the
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NMDOH To Host Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics

NMDH News:
 
SANTA FE  The New Mexico Department of Health’s Northeast Regional Public Health Offices will be hosting flu shot clinics.
 
No appointments are necessary for the dates, times and locations listed below.
 
There is no charge to those attending the clinics, but everyone should bring their insurance card, including Medicaid or Medicare, with them.   
 
Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine each flu season, especially people in the following groups because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related
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Sangre de Christo Chorale Presents Winter Concert

Sangre de Christo Chorale Artistic Director Andrew Schmidt. Courtesy photo

Music News:

Celebrate the splendor and majesty of winter in New Mexico with choral music of the season performed by the Sangre de Cristo Chorale.  Enjoy works spanning three centuries sung in five languages by composers Franz Joseph Haydn, Francis Poulenc, Arvo Pärt, Bob Chilcott, and many more.

The Sangre de Cristo Chorale has been singing in Santa Fe and Los Alamos for 38 years. This year the 52 singers in the Chorale are honored to include eight apprentices from three high schools – Santa Fe High, Pojoaque High Read More

Coro de Cámara Presents A Joyful Christmas Concert

Coro de Cámara on stage. Courtesy photo
 

Music News:

Looking for a special musical treat this Christmas season?  Then, don’t miss Coro de Cámara’s “Gaudete! A Joyful Christmas Concert” is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at United Church in Los Alamos and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Avenue in Santa Fe. 

The Latin word, “Gaudete!” means “rejoice,” and the music in this concert reflects the joy of the season. 

Energetic Renaissance songs from the Piae Cantiones collection are first on the program, followed by delightful selections by Michael Praetorius, Read More

North Pole Workshop And Stable Luminaria Walk This Weekend

COMMUNITY News:
 
One of the brightest events of Winterfest is the North Pole Workshop and Luminaria Walk at the Posse Lodge and Stables, 650 North Mesa Road.
 
Visitors can enjoy complimentary hayrides on the property, lined with farolitos and luminarias. There is no charge for the event. The North Stable Area will be lined with farolitos, put in place by the Los Alamos Pony Club and Los Alamos Team 4-H.
 
Several stable lot owners will have fire pits for you to warm yourselves as you enjoy your walk or hayride. Some owners also will have their animals available for petting, including
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Night Sky Planetarium Show At Nature Center Dec. 4

View of the night sky and our Milky Way galaxy. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Do you want to learn more about the life cycle of stars?
 
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a holding star show at 7 p.m., this Friday Dec. 4, in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
 
Galen Gisler will give a tour through the stars and constellations of the December sky and use them to illustrate the life cycles of stars: where and how stars are born, how they evolve, and how they die.
 
The December Night Sky planetarium show is $6 for adults and $4
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Free South Pacific Information Tonight At Fuller Lodge

Over-water bungalows dot the turquoise waters of Bora Bora. Courtesy photo
 
LAJP News:
 
Los Alamos based travel company Journey Pacific will host a free “South Pacific Travel Information Evening” 5:30 to 7 p.m., today, Dec. 3, at Fuller Lodge.
 
The evening, which is open to the public, will include a presentation of images and stories about the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and variety of activities that the South Pacific has to offer.
 
Journey Pacific owner Colette Levine is originally
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Latter Day Saints Church Invites Community To Creche Show Dec. 4-5

COMMUNITY News:
 
The LDS Church invites the community to the annual Los Alamos Creche Show 2-7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4 and again 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5.
 
Different from years past, this show “It All Began in Bethlehem” will highlight not just international Creches, but attendees will be personally guided through events of Christ’s life and enjoy foods specific to Biblical times and culture.
 
Come and enjoy an experience that promises to bring peace and comfort to your holidays!
 
All ages and denominations welcome!
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Memorial Plaque Honors Huff Family’s Gift Toward Los Alamos Historical Society’s ‘History is Here’ Campaign

During a ceremony today, from left, Los Alamos Historical Society President Mike Wheeler, John Huff, Mary K. Huff and Los Alamos Historical Society Historic Properties Chair John Ruminer install a memorial plaque for Charles Huff on the grounds of the historic Hans Bethe House on Bathtub Row. The plaque is in recognition for the Huff family’s generous gift toward the Los Alamos Historical Society’s History is Here $7 million fundraising campaign. The effort has raised $4.1 million in gifts and pledges so far. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Historical Society President Mike Wheeler, Read More

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