Northern New Mexico Fire Academy Hosts First Classes
NMFI News:
SANTA FE – A total of 181 wildland firefighters from five states representing 36 different federal, state, local and non-governmental jurisdictions are attending the inaugural session of the new Northern New Mexico Fire Academy in multiple locations centered around Santa Fe this week.
The Academy is offering nine classes based on a training needs analysis that identified the Incident Command System (ICS) and wildland firefighting courses in highest demand in the region. In addition to specific skills required on the fire line, such as ignitions operations and the tactical Read More
Food On The Hill: Pinon Chile Beans
A bowl of pinon chile beans. Photo by Felicia Orth
By FELICIA ORTHI first became aware of Chef Lois Ellen Frank when I watched her cooking demonstration during a Wine and Chile Festival in Santa Fe 25 years ago. She made an exquisite and simple tomato sauce, and the fact that I still remember it so clearly speaks to her profound influence.
Chef Frank, part Kiowa, is a Native food historian, photographer, teacher and culinary anthropologist. You can find her biography, menus and other information on the Red Mesa Cuisine webpage.
We often go with friends to Santa Fe for “Art Read More
DHS Again Seeks License Plate Readers Technology
Courtesy/pannin.com
HSNW News:
A year after privacy concerns led DHS to recall its solicitation for bids by private companies to help the department create a national license-plate database, which would allow unlimited access to information obtained from commercial and law enforcement license plate readers (LPRs), the agency has renewed its solicitation on the basis that privacy concerns raised by civil liberties groups and lawmakers could be addressed and managed.
In a privacy impact assessment issued last month, DHS said it is not seeking to build a national database or contribute Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meets April 13
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos, 4000 University Dr.
An agenda will be sent out at least 72 hours before the meeting.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Mountaineers Talk ‘From Baboquivari To The Cascades: Dayhiking The Mountain West’ With Sean O’Rourke
Sean O’Rourke playing on Teewinot’s summit with the Grand Teton behind. Courtesy photoLA MOUNTAINEERS News:
Join the Los Alamos Mountaineers at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos for an exciting presentation by Sean O’Rourke, a Los Alamos native and peak-bagger.
The event begins at 7 p.m. with social time and member reports of recent and upcoming trips.
Since escaping graduate school in 2009, O’Rourke has traveled and climbed the mountain west from Baboquivari in Arizona to Robson in Canada, living on the road for half the year and writing Read More
RCLC Meets 9-11 A.M. In Española Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) meets 9-11 am., Friday in the Española City Chambers at 405 N. Paseo de Oñate in Española.
The agenda includes:
Call to Order by Mayor Alice Lucero – 9 a.m.
Confirmation of Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes – 9:15 a.m.
Discussion/Action Items (1 hr 20 min) 9:15-10:35 a.m.
- New Mexico Congressional Delegation Updates (5 mins) 9:15-9:20 a.m.
- Presentation by Pete Maggiore, Asst. Manager Environmental Projects Office (30 mins) 9:20-9:50 a.m.
- Presentation by Carole Rutten, Deputy
Registration Open For YMCA Little Youth Soccer
Community Invited To Los Alamos Nature Center Grand Opening, Dedication And Ribbon Cutting April 22
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets April 15
JJAB News:Aaron’s Kids Closet Open Thursday And Friday
Lung Cancer Seminar 6 P.M. Thursday
New FEMA Region 6 Deputy Is Moises Dugan
Moises Dugan
DENTON, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6 Office has a new deputy administrator. Moises Dugan was officially sworn in Monday by FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson.
“Moises Dugan is an effective leader and brings a wealth of experience to this critically important position at FEMA Region 6,” Robinson said. “As Deputy Regional Administrator, he will work very closely with our federal, state, local and tribal partners in our Region 6 states – New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma Arkansas, Louisiana, and ”
Dugan began his emergency management career Read More
San Bar Striping Scheduled To Stripe NM502/Trinity Drive From Pojoaque To Diamond Drive
COUNTY News:
San Bar Striping is scheduled to stripe NM502 (Trinity Drive) from Pojoaque to Diamond Drive.
San Bar Striping should be in the Los Alamos area around mid-day Tuesday, April 7 to begin the work.
Motorists are asked to use caution during the striping operation and the presence of wet paint along Trinity Drive. The County thanks the community and visitors in advance for their continued cooperation and patience.
Direct questions or concerns to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email to lacpw@lacnm.us. Read More
Another Sign Of Spring
A hummingbird is spotted enjoying a meal on 42nd Street in Western Area. Photo by Teresa BurrowsLAAC Benefit Concert: An Artful Evening
Pianist Ron Grinage. Courtesy photo
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) invites the community to attend an evening of arts and culture beginning with a dessert reception and silent auction followed by a concert featuring pianist Ron Grinage playing works by Russian composers.
The auction and reception begin at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at Fuller Lodge.
A reproduction Tiffany lamp will be raffled at intermission.
Tickets are $25 at CB FOX, the LAAC office or on the website Los Alamos Arts Council.org.
For more information, call 505.663.0477. Read More
Today Is International Beaver Day
American Beaver. By Steve/Washington, D.C./wikipedia
Staff Report
April 7 is International Beaver Day.
Beavers are more than fascinating watchable wildlife; learning to coexist with this species can help solve major environmental problems. By building dams, beavers restore the land’s most valuable ecosystem, wetlands.
Not only are wetlands havens of life with biodiversity comparable to tropical rain forests, they also provide essential services, such as water cleansing, climate regulation, and moderating the flow of streams.
As beavers were eradicated in past centuries, their Read More
Letter to the Editor: Curbside Trash Pick-up
By LISA JANE SMITHThe neighborhood, which surrounds Aspen school isn’t scheduled for curbside pickup until April 27.
County requests that trash not be placed outside more than two days prior to pickup date.
A home at 2148 3rd St. has had rubbish in their yard since mid March. Also, 3226 B Walnut St. has prematurely placed trash on the street. Read More
Smith’s Marketplace Associates Donate Tips To Charities
From left, Smith’s Marketplace’s Sam Garcia, liquor manager and Barbara Montano, wine steward, Crisis Center representative Ramon Garcia and Smith’s Store Director Erik Boehm. Smith’s Marketplace has a tip jar in the bar area of the store. Every two months Smith’s liquor associates choose a charity and donate the contents. This period Northern New Mexico Crisis Center was rewarded for its contributions. The non-profit serves Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Espanola and Taos with domestic violence issues. Previous recipients include Esperanza Women`s Read More
Letter To The Editor: Was Big Bang A Foam Experiment In An Open Vessel?
By JOEL WILLIAMSRegarding LANL’s Picture of the Week published in today’s edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post: https://ladailypost.comcontent/lanls-picture-week-cyber-image-cosmos.
I have attached a figure of the LANL cosmos with an image of a phase separated foam that I generated many years ago. Many similar features.
Was the Big Bang a foam experiment in an open vessel?
The foam image is shallow in depth and more structured, whereas I assume the cosmos image is infinite.
Image of a phase separated foam. Courtesy/Joel Williams Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Turns 100 Today
Jemez Mountain Trail takes hikers past geological formations, ancient Indian ruins and a pueblo. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest was established April 6, 1915, when the Jemez Forest Reserve west of Santa Fe and the Pecos Forest Reserve to the east were merged into one entity.
Over the next 100 years, the Forest has provided robust recreational, social, cultural, ecological and economic benefits to both residents and visitors to Northern New Mexico’s high desert mountains.
The Santa Fe National Forest will celebrate its rich history over the next Read More