Obituary: Irving V Johnson 1924 – 2015
IRVING V JOHNSON 1924 – 2015
Born in Havre, Montana in 1924, Irving V Johnson learned to work leather at a saddle shop as a young man.
In 1943, at age 19, he joined the Navy and was assigned to Combat Aircraft Service Unit (Forward) 9 during World War II. Irving used many skills from the saddle shop as a Parachute Rigger; he was responsible for preparing parachutes and repairing the cloth wings of combat aircraft.
After receiving his honorable discharge in Bremerton, Washington in 1947, Irving worked for the Seattle Steel Company. Yearning for a change of scenery, he joined the Atomic Energy Commission Read More
Excitement Mounts As Bathtub Row Brewing Nears Move-In Day In Central Park Square
Finishing touches are underway at 163 Central Park Square as the folks behind the Bathtub Row Brewing prepare for move-in day – coming very soon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Construction underway Feb. 2 at the future home of Bathtub Row Brewing at 163 Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BRB News:
The Brewery: Fingers crossed, we’ll be moving into our space in the next few days. As soon as we get all the equipment in and hooked up, all the furniture in place, all the taps ready to go, we’ll be inviting you all to come join us for a beer!
Until then, Read More
Rare Chukar Sighting On Bathtub Row
This rare sighting of a chukar was captured on camera Monday morning on Bathtub Row in Los Alamos. Photo by Jim O’DonnellCommunity Resilience Meeting Thursday
Triath-A-Toddle FUNdraiser April 18
FSN News:
The Triath-a-Toddle is a FUNdraiser for Family Strengths Network (FSN) set for 10 a.m. to noon April 18 at the Pueblo Complex.
Bring kids (ages 1-5) to the first ever Triath-a-Toddle, which includes giant bowling, a trike course, slides and much more to keep the kiddos running around all morning. There will be snacks for all participants, along with a bake sale.
In the manor of a triathlon, participants are asked to get at least $10 in sponsorship. Contact FSN if this is a hardship.
All proceeds go directly to the programs run by Family Strengths Network.
Register at lafsn.org or in person Read More
Mesa Library Shows Droll Murder Mystery ‘Laura’
Movie poster for ‘Laura.’ Courtesy photo
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI
If a leading lady in a 1940s Hollywood film noir is smart, sweet, witty, beautiful, and kind, two things are certain. One, every man onscreen will fall in love with her, and two, she has to die.
Mesa Public Library will screen “Laura” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the upstairs meeting-room “theater” as part of its Free Film Series.
In “Laura” (1944), showing Thursday at Mesa Public Library, Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) is a shrewd advertising executive with a young, innocent face and a string of romantic attachments that Read More
VIDEO: Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary On Importance Of Communication Strategy
County Councilor Susan O’Leary discusses communications strategy this afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT:
Watch Video here. Los Alamos County Councilor Susan O’Leary spoke about the importance of developing and implementing a communication strategy between the Council and the community during an interview this afternoon with publisher Carol A. Clark at the Los Alamos Daily Post.
O’Leary discussed three areas that she would like to see Council communicate more clearly with the community:
- Strategic goals and how
Mountain Elementary School Reopens Tuesday
LAPS News:Letter To The Editor: Our Greatest Asset Is Something We Can’t Build Or Develop …
By ASHLEY MAMULADear Los Alamos County Councilors,
First I would like to say that while I am a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, I do not intend to represent the views of the commission.
I wholeheartedly support the Open Space Management Plan and I am thankful to the county and community members who have devoted so much time and effort to this endeavor.
Many of us want great things for our town: a vibrant downtown, restaurants, more shopping, nicer houses … but our greatest asset is something we can’t build or develop. It is, however, something we really need to make sure Read More
Los Alamos High School FIRST Robotics Team 4153 Competes In Hub City Regional
Los Alamos High School FIRST Robotics Team 4153. Courtesy photoLAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School FIRST Robotics Team 4153 competed with is robot “Fermi” in the Hub City Regionals this past weekend and made it all the way to the elimination rounds.
They finished the qualifying rounds in 14th place (and with an offensive power rating, which put the team in the top 10) going into the final elimination rounds. They were chosen and went to battle with two teams that just happened to be right next to them in the pits in the end.
“We had an awesome first match working well as an Read More
More Than 100 Los Alamos Volunteers Show Youth How Fun Science, Engineering And Math Can Be
Students peeking into the world of an ecologist through microscopy. Courtesy photo
EDUCATION News:
And the best part was … “the learning part!”
This was the kind of feedback organizers received from students attending the March 6 “Expanding Your Horizons 2015” Student Technical Workshop.
More than 100 volunteers from Los Alamos traveled down to the Santa Fe Convention Center to volunteer their talents to show Northern New Mexican youth how fun science, engineering, and math can be.
Activities included an engaging Career Fair, an inspiring keynote address by Read More
AG Announces Completion of Internal Review Of Pending Litigation Involving Outside Counsel
Attorney General Hector Balderas STATE News:
- AG confident that pending cases can move forward as meritorious
SANTA FE — Today New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced the completion of an office-wide review of all pending litigation involving outside counsel.
Moving forward, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is committed to utilizing a set of best practices to ensure the Office takes on only meritorious cases that are in the best interest of New Mexicans, as stated in today’s news release.
“As Attorney General, I am committed to operating an open and transparent Read More
Española Students Present Inventions At Annual White House Science Fair
President Obama with students at the annual Science Fair at the White House. Courtesy photo
Española students with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. Courtesy photo
JRES News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Last Monday a sixth grade team from James Rodriguez Elementary School (JRES) in Española were part of an exclusive group of 100 elementary, middle and high school students from throughout the nation invited to present their inventions to President Obama at the annual White House Science Fair.
The 2015 Science Fair highlighted the importance of encouraging more women and minorities in science, Read More
Rotary Bowl-A-Thon Raises Money And Spirits At Saturday Event
Gonzales Farmers Insurance Team won the team championship with members Dolores Daniels, Andrea Cortez, Naomi Cata and Jose Talachy. Courtesy photo
Johnny Abeyta was the top individual scorer of the day. Courtesy photo
ROTARY News:
ESPANOLA – Saturday morning the Rotary Club of Espanola held the 2015 Charity Bowl-A-Thon to raise money for local nonprofit organizations that the Rotarians select as community assets.
This year the Rotarians selected the Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center and the Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program as recipients.
Espanola City Councilor Michelle Read More
2015 Living Treasures Unveiled!
The newest Los Alamos Living Treasures are from left, Robert Emigh, Joyce Eyster and Loring Cox. Photos by Jim GautierLiving Treasures of Los Alamos News:
It’s once again time to celebrate the contributions of three special people who have made enormous contributions to enhancing life in Los Alamos.
Living Treasures of Los Alamos will honor the recipients at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row. The public is invited to attend and honor the newest Los Alamos Living Treasures.
Living Treasures of Los Alamos was founded to honor our elders, those older Read More
U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz Addresses Mexico’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets
DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz
DOE News:
Energy Secretary Moniz issued the following statement on Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions targets:
“We warmly welcome the announcement by the Government of Mexico on new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The commitment Mexico has made today sends a strong signal of Mexico’s determination to do its share in helping the world reduce emissions globally; it stands as an example for countries around the world to follow as they undertake ambitious goals to combat climate change as we all prepare for the upcoming COP21 meetings in Paris this Read More
Heinrich Introduces Budget Amendment To Protect America’s Treasured Public Lands
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. introduced an amendment to the Senate’s budget resolution that would protect America’s parks and public lands, including national forests, wildlife refuges, and conservation lands, from being sold off as a deficit reduction tactic.
The amendment is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore.
“Selling off America’s treasured lands to the highest bidder would result in a proliferation of locked gates and no-trespassing Read More
Letter To The Editor: Point Of Plan Is To ‘Protect’ Remaining Open Space
By TINA SIBBITT
Los Alamos
To the Los Alamos County Council:
I was able to listen to most of [February]’s presentation by Craig Martin and company to Council of the proposed Los Alamos County Open Space Management Plan.
I wholeheartedly support the Plan and thank Craig Martin and the team for their tremendous work, research, blood, sweat and tears that obviously have gone into this project! I am sure that the Plan will undergo further revisions and proposals.
Here are the points that sprang out at me from the discussion and questions:
The Plan performs the critical function of addressing Read More
Yang: *$
By ELENA YANG *$
I like to think that if I were a public figure, I would recognize myself as being target-rich, and for my own protection I would develop a higher sense of self-awareness so that I wouldn’t trip on my own hubris.
However, target-rich people and organizations … well, just keep providing new targets. This is how I should have replied when friends asked about my thoughts of the recent brouhaha surrounding Starbucks’ “#RaceTogether” campaign.
At the time, I just shrugged it off, but afterwards, I thought more about it, and my delayed reaction was the above Read More