Smart Design With Suzette: Quick And Inexpensive Ways To Change Up A Room
Newly updated living room. Courtesy photo
Smart Design with Suzette Looking around my office today, I felt the need to change it up. I painted the walls a beautiful blue two years ago, but after spending many hours in it each day, I need a visual change. I want a quick and inexpensive update. I’m sure some of you feel the same way about rooms in your home. Take heart, there are solutions – ones that won’t break the bank.
Interior designers know that a home is a constant work in process. Styles change. Tastes change. That’s why it’s Read More
State Of Chamisa School Discussion Tuesday, March 24
School Board Vice President Matt Williams
LAPS News:
Join Los Alamos Board of Education Vice President Matt Williams for an informative discussion about the current issues facing Los Alamos Public Schools. Williams will present information from the recent Budget Committee meetings and the 20 Year Facilities Plan.
One important consideration is that within five months, the School Board will likely need to commit to which elementary school will be rebuilt and how that rebuild will affect the other school sites.
Other topics that will be discussed are enrollment trends, out of District enrollment Read More
Mountain Bluebirds Spotted At North Mesa Stables
Mountain Bluebirds were spotted this weekend at the North Mesa Stables in Los Alamos. Unlike other bluebird species, Mountain Bluebirds often hover while foraging; they also pounce on their insect prey from an elevated perch. In winter, the species often occurs in large flocks wandering the landscape feasting on berries, particularly those of junipers, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Photo by Trisha Ancell
A Mountain Bluebird at the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell
A Mountain Bluebird at the North Mesa Stables. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Cinderella’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“Cinderella”, Disney’s 2015 remake of the much-remade story, is actually not bad. Although there are parts of the film that are obviously for children and pre-teen girls, adults who remember with fondness the animated Disney film of the same name will find some happy memories here.
Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) makes it possible for this live action film to incorporate visual magic.
The list of delights found in this film version of the classic fairy tale would have to start with the CGI transformations of the mice, lizards, and goose into the horses, footmen Read More
LAPS Superintendents Attend YMCA’s Red & Black Ball
Los Alamos Public School superintendents Dr. Gene Schmidt, left, and Dr. Kurt Steinhaus together with their wives Wendy Schmidt and Jo Beth Steinhaus Saturday night at the annual YMCA Red and Black Ball fundraiser at Buffalo Thunder. Schmidt is leaving the district at the end of this school year and Steinhaus was hired earlier this month. The two will work together during a transistion period beginning in the near future. Courtesy photo Read More
Pastor Granillo: The Bigger Picture
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOThe Bigger Picture
A.W. Tozer once said, “The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection. And we must not select a few favorite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian.”
In the same way that a puzzle’s picture cannot be fully seen without all of the pieces, the scriptures in the Bible cannot be fully understood unless they are in context with the rest of the Bible.
Paul tells Timothy that the holy Scriptures, “are able to make you wise for salvation Read More
Los Alamos Senior Olympic Game Results
At the start line for the Los Alamos Senior Olympic Games 5K and 10K race today in White Rock, from left, Jackie Marr, Duane Marr, Inez Ross, Ted Williams, Laura McClellan, Ted Romero, Richard and Darla Thompson. Courtesy photo
Laura McClellan is the first woman across the 10K finish line. Courtesy photo
Ted Romero finishes first in the 5K race. Courtesy photo
Duane Marr finishes the 5K first in his age group. Courtesy photoSPORTS News:
After the first week of competiton, eight athletes qualified in the 5K and/or 10K Road Race.
Two qualified in Basketball Freethrow and 3-Point
Signs Of Spring Are Sprouting All Over White Rock
Signs of spring are in the air today including this pilot taking advantage of the warm weather to fly his remote control airplane at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Softball games are underway today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Buses transported softball players from Farmington, Los Lunas and Carlsbad to games today at Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A variety of colorful flowers line the walkway at this home on Bandelier Avenue in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shining Read More
Getting The Wrinkles Out: June English Celebrates 10 Years In Business
June English in the office of Professional Skin Care Choices. English is celebrating 10 years in business. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The new spring makeup products from Jane Iredale are in stock at Professional Skin Care Choices. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
June English of Professional Skin Care Choices has been providing skin care services in Los Alamos for 10 years.
“It’s been challenging, but I’ve learned a lot over 10 years,” English said.
Trained as a medical aesthetician, English was confident of her skills, Read More
SFCIR: Dr. Nakhleh To Speak On ISIS And The Aftermath Of The Arab Spring – Threats And Challenges
Dr. Emile Nakhleh
SFCIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents a World Affairs Discussion Event “ISIS and the Aftermath of the Arab Spring: Threats and Challenges” by speaker Emile Nakhleh at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
The event is hosted at the Santa Fe University of Art & Design, in the Forum, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr., and the cost is $15 for CIR members; $20 for non-members and guests, and qualified students with appropriate I.D. are welcome to attend this event for free.
Dr. Nakhlehretired is a Senior Intelligence Service Officer (SIS-3), Research Read More
NM REIA Enters PNM Rate Case To Protect ‘Rooftop’ Customer Sited Solar Projects And Jobs It Creates
REIA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Renewable Energy Industries Association – New Mexico (REIA) has filed with the Public Regulation Commission to intervene in the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) rate case, in which the utility seeks to raise electricity rates approximately 12 percent.
REIA’s interest in the case is PNM’s request for approval to add a monthly interconnection fee (access fee) to the bills of owners of rooftop solar systems and to eliminate those customers’ ability to carry forward excess generation on their bills, or “bank” that energy for use in winter months. Read More
Applications Open For Annual RYLA Camp
ROTARY NEWS:
Aspiring young leaders are encouraged to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a week-long camp in July in the Manzano Mountains.
RYLA is a program that originated with Rotary International and has subsequently been specifically designed for New Mexico students by Rotary District 5520, which includes the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. The camp encourages servant leadership in youth by recognizing and rewarding deserving 11th grade students who are chosen to attend RYLA as an award for their past and present leadership and service activities.
These young people attend Read More
Cinema Cindy: ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’
Review by CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” is an equally entertaining sequel to the first film of the same enterprise. Like the “First Exotic Marigold Hotel” which gained much acclaim in 2011, “The Second” features Judy Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and a few other British character actors, all of whom have chosen to retire in this hotel in Jaipur, India. Their relationships with one another and their adventures in India create the vignettes in this ensemble film.
But the story holding all the vignettes together is the impending wedding of Sonny (Dev Patel), Read More
Igor & Red Elvises Play Posse Lodge Tonight
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Igor & the Red Elvises play the Posse Lodge at 7:30 p.m. today at a fundraiser for the 2015 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series.
Tickets are $20 per person. There will be no food or drinks served so it’s recommended that people eat before at concert sponsors Manhattan Project Bar & Grill, Pajarito Ski Hill or Pajarito Brewpub and Grill. Also, refreshments can be purchased at Smith’s Marketplace and brought to the Posse Lodge.
Igor & the Red Elvises is a brand new Red Elvises band now staring Igor with an all-woman band. You’ve never heard this band unless Read More
Rio Grande Trail Bill Goes To Governor’s Desk
Rep. Jeff Steinborn
STATE News:
- Legislation creates a commission to develop the Rio Grande Trail
SANTA FE – House Bill 563, “Rio Grande Trail Commission” sponsored by Rep. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces has passed in the Senate.
The bill now goes to the Governor for approval. Governor Martinez has already expressed support for creation of the Trail, stating in a news release that it would be a historic achievement for New Mexico.
HB 563 would create the Rio Grande Trail Commission to study and recommend the best paths for a new Rio Grande Trail. The Commission would coordinate with the many stakeholders Read More
SFI Colloquium: From Fourier To Forensics
Michael B. Weissman, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignPajarito Mountain Freeride Team Pizza Party Tonight
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse Season Starts Today
SPORTS News:
LAYLAX (Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse) would like to let everyone know that its 2015 season starts today.
The team’s first high school games of the year are 10 a.m. vs Sandia/Highlands and 2 p.m. vs Rio Rancho at Rio Rancho High School.
GO TOPPERS! Read More
Gov. Susana Martinez Acts On Legislation
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez signed the Vaccine Purchasing Act.
Senate Bill 121, sponsored by Rep. Terry McMillan, R-Las Cruces and Sen. Bill O’Neill, D-Albuquerque, shores up funding for a statewide program that provides critical vaccines for children against life-threatening diseases. New Mexico is one of only nine states that purchase all recommended vaccines for children.
This legislation will ensure that New Mexico continues to be a leader in vaccinating children against life-threatening diseases.
The governor also acted on the following legislation:
- Signed
WIPP Center Stage At Waste Management Conference
James Knox with the Arizona Department of Public Service performs a mock Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) level VI inspection of a WIPP truck and transuranic waste shipping containers during this week’s Waste Management Conference in Phoenix. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
WIPP took center stage at this week’s Waste Management Symposia 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz., where more than 200 participants attended a three-hour panel discussion titled “Lessons Learned and Return to Operations Following 2014 Operational Incidents.”
The panel focused on the WIPP fire and radiological release Read More