LASO Presents All Beethoven Concert Friday
Violin soloist David Feldberg during Monday’s rehearsal of the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will present an all-Beethoven concert under the direction of Albuquerque native and guest conductor, David Chavez at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13 at Crossroads Bible Church.
Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. The program will include three works of Beethoven: the Egmont Overture, Symphony #5, and the Concerto for Violin Read More
Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz Recognized
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, left, presents Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz with an award during the March 3 County Council meeting. Ortiz served as treasurer and secretary of the Clerks Affiliate and was recognized by her peers for her service to the organization. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAHS DECA Students Host Bake Sale At LANB Today
LAHS News:
Deca students from Los Alamos High School are hosting a bake sale 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank.
Proceeds from the sale go toward helping 13 LAHS Deca students compete in a national competition April 24-29 in Orlando, Fla. Read More
Los Alamos School Board Honors Award Winners
Dawn Brown was chosen for the School Board’s 2014 Excellence for Student Achievement Award. Brown organizers the LAPS Science Fair. She also is active with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. ‘There would not be a science fair without Dawn Brown,’ LAPS Curriculum Director Pam Miller said at Tuesday’s School Board meeting. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Logan Capon from Chamisa Elementary honored at Tuesday’s School Board meeting for winning the poster contest for best poster for Youth Art Month. The poster is on display at Mesa Public Library.Senate Bill Redirecting Non-Medicaid Funds To High-Priority Zones Passes Senate Committee
Senate Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen
STATE News:
SANTA FE – A committee substitute for Senate Bill 566 (SB 566), which aims to create behavioral health “investment zones” in the state and to prioritize those zones for behavioral health services not covered by Medicaid, has passed the Senate Public Affairs Committee (SPAC).
The bill is co-sponsored by Senate Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen, D-Doña Ana and Sen. George Munoz, D-Cibola, McKinley and San Juan.
According to the bill, the Interagency Behavioral Health Purchasing Collaborative, consisting of several state agencies, will Read More
Changing Of The Guard On LAPS School Board
Bill Hargraves is sworn in Tuesday as a member of the Los Alamos School Board by Judge Alan Kirk. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Andrea Cunningham is congratulated by Judge Alan Kirk after her swearing in as a School Board Member. The board has elected her as its secretary. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jenny McCumber takes her oath as a School Board Member. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The LAPS School Board elected Jim Hall, left, its new president and Matt Williams as vice president. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypos.comHouse Passes Legislation To Crack Down On Truancy
Sen. Craig Brandt
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to crack down on truancy and keep teenagers in the classroom by taking away their driver’s licenses if they habitually ditch class.
If the bill becomes law, a student who misses 10 or more classes will lose their driver’s license or learner’s permit. HB 117, which is sponsored by Rep. Jimmie Hall, R-Bernalillo, and Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Sandoval passed the House floor by a 36-32 vote.
“It is so important that our kids stay in school,” Hall said. “If students keep skipping class, Read More
Board Celebrates ‘Music In Our Schools’
Young violinists Sarah Crotzer, left, and Ashley Lestone entertain the LAPS School Board Tuesday night in honor of ‘Music In Our Schools’ month. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the Los Alamos Middle School string quartet received a ‘superior’ at the state competition, as did the duo and the trio pictured above and below. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Middle School trio performs ‘Galactic Odyssey.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Fourteen members of the Los Alamos HighLos Alamos Rotary Seeks RYLA Applicants
ROTARY News:
The Los Alamos Rotary Club is seeking young adults with proven leadership ability and a commitment to community service to apply for the 2015 RYLA Summer Camp.
The camps (one for male, one for female) will be held in July at the Monzano Mountain Retreat in Torreon and are paid for by Rotary.
Applicants must:
- be a high school senior in September 2015;
- have demonstrated leadership potential in their school, church or community;
- a desire to develop leadership potential; and
- have the aspiration to make new friends and have a lot of fun!
Applications are available via the District Read More
Celebrate Pi Day At Bradbury Science Museum Saturday
Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/LANLLANL News:
Learn more about Pi, the mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, by visiting Los Alamos Nationl Laboratory Bradbury Science Museum and celebrating Pi Day Saturday, March 14 on Central Avenue at 15th Street, and next door at Time Out Pizzeria.
Events include talks beginning at noon by LANL mathematicians Sara Del Valle, Carrie Manore and Kyle Hickmann at Time Out Pizzeria. To celebrate Pi Day, Time Out Pizzeria is offering a one-topping Read More
‘Still Alice’ Free Screening At Reel Deal Monday
NMPED Congratulates LAHS Special Education Team
LAPS Coordinator of Students Services Karla Crane, Special Education contact person Carol Moore and Special Education teachers Shannon Dopke, Stephanie Meyer and Lori Elton gather for a celebration with Superintendent Gene Schmidt this morning at Starbucks. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The New Mexico Public Education Department sent a letter congratulating the Los Alamos High School Special Education Department on achieving 100 percent compliance with paperwork and protocols for students transitioning from high school to college and/or the work world.
In order to be compliant, Individualized Read More
Letter to the Editor: ‘Silver Bullet’ For Energy Problem
By ROY M. MOORECIR Presents: China In Africa March 14
Ambassador David ShinnFree Training Offered For Los Alamos History Tour Guides – Kickoff Meeting March 26
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:Friends Of Los Alamos County Libraries Seeks Scholarship Applicants
SCHOLARSHIP News:Mapping Microscopic Surfaces Could Help Solve Crimes
Example of a 3D image of firing pin impression showing microscopic surface features. Courtesy/NIST
NIST News:
Topographic maps that display surface features like mountains, valleys and coast lines, have long helped people navigate great distances.
Forensic science researchers are now looking to topographic maps of microscopic features, like ridges, bumps and roughness, to aid in solving crimes.
Forensic experts who specialize in ballistics matching could be among the first to use detailed surface maps of microscopic features on fired bullets and casings, but the technology also has Read More
CANCELED: Explore Cerro Grande On PEEC Snowshoe Outing
Cerro Grande, Photo by Michael Altherr
Note: This event has been canceled due to lack of snow.
PEEC News:
Join hike leader Jan Studebaker on a fun snowshoe outing at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14.
The trip, organized by PEEC, is free to attend and open to all ages who are up for the 3-4 hour hike.
The Cerro Grande route winds its way up to the highest point in Bandelier with Cerro Grande Peak at 10,199 ft. The route is marked by yellow diamonds and is 2.3 miles each way (4.6 round trip) and is expected to take 3-4 hours. This is a moderate hike, with an elevation gain of approximately 1,200 ft. from the trailhead
DNCU Presents Figurative Art Of Painter Mark Horst At Cordova Branch
Courtesy/DNCU
DNCU News:
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to continue its partnership with Canyon Road Contemporary Art, with a second art installation at the DNCU Cordova branch. The exhibit features works by Mark Horst, a figurative artist who creates poetic works that convey a vintage appeal.
DNCU is pleased to showcase Horst’s works at the Cordova branch under the DNCU North Star Artist program. This installation marks the eighth exhibit in the program, and is a terrific addition to the range of talent seen Read More
‘Right-To-Work’ Bills Defeated
Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
By NM Senate Democrats:
“… it is unacceptable that women are making 78 cents to the dollar for men who are doing the same work.” –Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino
SANTA FE – Anti-worker legislation Tuesday was defeated by a majority of members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee. Members said the so-called “right-to-work” bills would hurt working people and shrink New Mexico’s middle class.
Two bills, each entitled Employee Preference Act, failed to pass the committee by a vote of 5-3. The bills were pushed by Gov. Susana Martinez and corporate special interests including Read More