Remembering César Chávez March 28
Renowned American civil rights leader César Estrada Chávez. Courtesy/NCLR
NHCC News:
The 22nd Annual César Chávez Day will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, with a march departing from the the National Hispanic Cultural Center and returning to the Center for a noon to 3 p.m. free family festival at the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor.
Albuquerque’s Recuerda a César Chávez Committee (RCCC), the organizer of the event, was founded in 1993 following the death of renowned American civil rights leader César Estrada Chávez. Founder of the National Farmworkers Association and subsequently Read More
Mountain 5th Grade Students Experience Snowshoeing At Camp May
Photo by Tony Hinojosa
Photo by Tony Hinojosa
LAPS News:
Fifth grade students at Mountain Elementary School last Wednesday got to experience snowshoeing at Camp May.
Led by their PE Teacher, Tony Hinojosa, the Mountain School Specials Team (Art, Music, Library, PE) all worked together to give their 5th grade students the opportunity to explore the beauty of Camp May, while learning how to utilize snowshoes and search for signs of wildlife.
In order to equip 75 students, teachers and volunteers with snowshoes, the school had to gather them from three different sources. Barranca Elementary, Read More
LAFD Hosts St. Baldricks Head Shaving Event … Be A Hero For Kids With Cancer
St. Baldricks head shaving event. Courtesy/stbaldricks.org
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department is hosting its third annual St. Baldricks head shaving fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer.
The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 at Fuller Lodge. LAFD also is selling special LAFD T-shirts for the event, donated by the Local 3279 Firefighters Union – click here.
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Get involved Read More
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter To Our New LAPS Superintendent
By CHRISTY RUGPORAn open letter to our new LAPS Superintendent:
Dr. (Kurt) Steinhaus, congratulations on your new position. As I parent of three elementary school children, I beg you to do something about the increasing state-mandated testing and harmful ‘education’ directives that are being inflicted on our wonderful public schools by the NM PED.
PARCC testing is starting this week in the elementary schools, and my children are opting out. The system has become so problematic; we are past the point of idle threats that “lack of participation will jeopardize Read More
‘Mr. Roberts’ Sets Sail At Los Alamos Little Theatre
USS Reluctant set at Los Alamos Little Theatre. Courtesy photo
From left, Mister Roberts (Jeffrey Favorite), Doc (Richard Parker) and Ensign Pulver (Don Monteith) make their own scotch aboard the USS Reluctant. Courtesy photo
LALT News:
Welcome aboard a U.S. Navy Cargo Ship the USS Reluctant, which is operating in the back waters of the Pacific in the spring of 1945. This is not a very happy ship. The sailors aboard are suffering from the deadly boredom that comes from the routine delivery of cargo during wartime.
To make things worse, the ship’s captain is a cantankerous, small-minded man who Read More
Real Estate Corner: Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
Real Estate CornerWhy Do I Need Title Insurance?
One of the most common questions buyers ask during the process of buying a home is “What is title insurance and why do I need it?” Title insurance (also known as an owner’s’ title policy) is issued by a title company and protects you against claims against your property and events that have happened in the past. The underwriter of the title company in addition will defend you in court if there is a claim on your title.
What Types of Policies are Available to a Homeowner?
There are two types of title insurance available to a Read More
Senate Re-Confirms Secretary Gregg Marcantel
Secretary Gregg Marcantel
STATE News:
Secretary Gregg Marcantel has been re-confirmed as the New Mexico Corrections Department Secretary by the New Mexico Senate.
“I am humbled and honored to continue to serve the people of New Mexico and under the leadership of the Governor,” Marcantel said.
Secretary Marcantel touted several accomplishments during the past three years, but specifically highlighted his handling of the early release issues that plagued the department in years past.
“We simply didn’t have a good system to check and make sure inmates were really supposed to be released when Read More
LANL Provides Shoes To LAPS Students
Amanda Martinez, on behalf of LANL’s Community Programs Office, presents 10 coupons for shoes to LAPS Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
LANL Community Programs continued its annual “LANL Laces” with a gift of 10 coupons for shoes for Los Alamos students.
This marks the fourth year that Amanda Martinez on behalf of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Programs Office has been a part of the giving program. This year, 162 LANL Laces gift cards were distributed to needy students throughout northern New Mexico.
Funding for LANL Laces was made possible Read More
Businesses Invited To Showcase Products And Services In White Rock Visitor Center Display Case
Display space inside the White Rock Visitor Center. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Los Alamos County has made available display space inside the White Rock Visitor Center intended for local businesses to promote and showcase products and services.
The glass display case, equipped with five shelves, has been installed in the visitor center and will rotate business displays monthly. This is a pilot program and may be subject to change.
The Los Alamos Meeting and Visitor Bureau will manage the business display rotation schedule. There is no cost to businesses to display and the only requirement Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Adds Clean Water Act Provision To Stream Bed Bill
Rep. Garcia Richard
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives met Saturday to consider House Bill 235, a bill that sought to clarify the jurisdiction of stream beds on private land.
Responding to concerns that the bill could leave unclear the determination of waterways and stream beds for purposes of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), Rep. Garcia Richard, D-Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba, moved an amendment to ensure compliance between HB 235 and the federal CWA, which seeks to protect waterways from pollutants.
The amendment was adopted by a Read More
REMINDER: Traffic Control March 10-11 On Camp May Road For Filming
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in cooperation with Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, will facilitate intermittent traffic control on Camp May Road between West Road and Pajarito Mountain to accommodate filming in Los Alamos County beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 through 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.
Intermittent traffic control will be conducted by a certified contractor and monitored by the County’s Traffic Division to include a flagging operation to safely guide traffic through the staging area where film vehicles will be parked along Camp May Road. Only short delays are anticipated Read More
House Passes Legislation To Limit Lobbying By Government Officials
Rep. Jim Dines
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation today that would bar state officials from becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving their government post.
The bill (HB 241), which passed by a 57-10 vote, would require elected officials and some government workers to wait two years after leaving their post to become a paid lobbyist.
“This bill will bring more integrity to government, and we owe that to the people,” said Rep. Jim Dines, R-Bernalillo, the bill’s sponsor. “I am glad my colleagues joined me in voting for this common-sense legislation.” Read More
History On Tap Thursday: Eyewitness To Trinity Test Shares Recollections
J. Robert Oppenheimer, left, and Major General Leslie Groves at the remains of the Trinity Site. Courtesy/Wikipedia
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
The Los Alamos Creative District will present the next installment of its On Tap at 5:30 p.m., March 12 at UnQuarked – The Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square.
The Los Alamos Historical Society hosts this week’s brief presentation and interactive discussion will follow. Join in a conversation with Roger Rasmussen, the Army’s Special Engineering Detachment in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
Rasmussen will share Read More
Griffith Gymnasium Mural Contest Announced
LAPSF News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation announces a call for original artwork that represents the Hilltopper Spirit.
The mural contest is open to all Los Alamos Public School students in grades 8-12. This mural is to honor the creativity and memory of Isaac Hayden. Hayden’s family and friends, the LAHS Class of 1994 and LAPS Foundation have contributed to the project.
The winning submission will be painted in the interior of Griffith Gymnasium by a professional mural team. The finished size of the mural will be approximately 12’ high x 18’ wide and will adorn the east wall of the gym.
Contest Read More
Roland Caspersen Presents Talk About WW II In Norway Under Nazis At MOWW March 17
MOWW News:
Roland Caspersen of Los Alamos will present a talk about WW II in Norway under the Nazis during the Major General Franklin E. Miles Chapter 229 of The Military Order of the World Wars meeting at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 in the 2nd floor conference room of the Los Alamos Research Park.
The Los Alamos Research Park building is located west of the South Mesa Fire Station. Parking is available east to the fire station (accessible from southbound land of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge) or east of the Research Park building (access is through the LANL control stations to West Jemez road.) Read More
Explore Wonders Of Painting With Oils
Painter Archer Dougherty at work. Courtesy photo
Still life in oil by Archer Dougherty. Courtesy photoJoin Archer Dougherty these next two Saturdays to share the wonders of painting with oils.
Why paint with oils? Oils dry very slowly, which allows the artist to blend the wet paint hours or even days after the previous layer was applied. Oils can hold a great deal of pigment, which is why oil paintings can be richer in color than some of the other mediums.
Oil paint is easy to manipulate and can be blended directly on the canvas. This allows great flexibility in producing Read More
Los Alamos CAP Cadets Participate In Roundhouse Ceremony Honoring WW II Members
CAP Cadets from left, C/A1C Hannah Morgan, C/CMSgt Caleb Britton, C/SMSgt JD Downing and C/Amn Caleb Booton. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos CAP Color Guard. Courtesy photoCAP News:
Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets participated in a ceremony honoring the contributions of New Mexico’s World War II CAP members. The ceremony took place at the State Capitol Feb. 25. The ceremony was part of the Legislature’s annual Military Appreciation Day.
Los Alamos CAP cadets served as a color guard during the ceremony.
Members of the World War II CAP was awarded a Congressional Gold Read More
Team NM U14 Hockey Heading To Nationals
Front row from left, Zack Brown, John Charles, Sam Fisher and Carson Schramm. Middle row from left, Goalie Coach Tom Terrel, Ishmael Valle, Zachary Ganshaw, Jared Carnes, Markus Trujillo, Alex Furste, Saunders Jones and Head Coach Joey Carroll. Back row from left, Steven Bitzer, Lachlan Henderson, Gabe Valle, Damian Styrc, Dane Whittet, Alex Peters and Cade Schiefelbien. Courtesy photo
From left, Sam Fisher, Jared Carnes, Carson Schramm, John Charles, Zack Brown and Coach Joey Carroll. Courtesy photoTeam NM Hockey, U14, will be traveling at the end of March to
Yang: Social Psychology Of ‘Spock’ Phenomenon
By ELENA YANGThe Social Psychology Of The “Spock” Phenomenon
It tugged at my heart when I read the news that Leonard Nimoy died, at age 83. Mr. Nimoy’s “Spock” character in the short-lived but long-lasting impactful Star Trek series definitely fulfilled his destiny to “live long and prosper.” And based on various accounts, Mr. Nimoy was a fine, multi-talented human being.
I am by no means a sci-fi aficionado, but I have enjoyed a few sci-fi books, movies, and TV shows. As a social scientist, I am always intrigued by the social psychological aspects of these stories (the scientific Read More
Volunteers Make LAMS Garden Grow
Ismael Flores, left, and Manuel Morales of Los Alamos Landscaping and More assist with some of the hard work in the Los Alamos Middle School garden. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
An idea from staff, some volunteer time and some funds from Keep New Mexico Beautiful (KNMB) will soon have the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) landscape in full bloom.
After securing a grant from KNMB in the fall, staff and students literally got their hands dirty and went to work.
The result was an award-winning effort, recognized by KNMB.
“Now that we have experienced some warmer Read More