Letter to the Editor: Keep Plastic Bags In Los Alamos
By JOYCE ANDERSONIn the last month there have been two very emotionally charged letters written by Jody Benson, a Sierra Club member, to the editor demanding a ban on plastic shopping bags in Los Alamos County. Understandably this topic is going to generate a lot of discussion because it concerns how people choose to shop and live their lives.
Before we ban plastic bags and allow needleless government intrusion into a private transaction, let’s look at some facts regarding plastic shopping bags. Plastic bags are made of #2 (high-density polyethylene Read More
LAPS Budget Committee Gets In Trenches To Build 2015-2016 Budget
Superintendent Gene Schmidt addresses the group Wednesday at the first meeting of the 2015-16 LAPS Budget Committe. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LAPS Budget Committee at its first meeting Feb. 25. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is on the way to creating its 2015-2016 budget.
The process officially kicked off Wednesday at the first official meeting of the Budget Committee. The committee is racing to beat a deadline of May 1, when the District must present its budget to Read More
Vijali Hamilton’s Film Screens In Jemez Springs March 15
Vijali Hamilton
JSPL News:
A screening of artist Vijali Hamilton’s feature film, “The Wheel of the World: One Woman’s Creative Journey for Global Peace,” will be presented at 2 p.m., March 15 at the Jemez Springs Village Conference Room, 30 Jemez Springs Plaza.
The Jemez Springs Public Library (JSPL) is hosting the event, which will feature an introduction by Hamilton.
Beginning in 1986, Hamilton became inspired by a dream and was prompted to embark upon a quest for global peace. She traveled from one country to another, leaving behind magnificent environmental stone sculptures as a gift to Read More
Freemasons Open Doors To Community Saturday
A masonic initiation. Paris, 1745. Courtesy/wikipedia
FREEMASONS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Freemasons across New Mexico will open the doors of their lodges Saturday to anyone who wants to see what is inside.
With most of the state’s 55 lodges participating in this open house event, the Freemasons invite everyone to come inside, meet the members, and ask all the questions you want.
In Los Alamos, Pajarito Lodge 66 will open its doors 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1400 Sage Loop at 15th Street and Canyon Road.
The oldest fraternal organization in the world, Freemasons trace their traditional Read More
Communities Invited To Red And Black Ball
The crowd dances to the YMCA song at last year’s event. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Individuals throughout northern New Mexico are invited to attend The Family YMCA’s annual Red and Black Ball.
The popular event is 5-11 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Buffalo Thunder Resort’s Tewa room, with advanced ticket purchase required.
Tickets are $125 each with funds raised supporting after school, summer camp, health scholarships, and the Y’s teen centers in Espanola and Los Alamos. In honor of the Y’s 60th anniversary, this year’s event is called the Red, Black and Diamonds Ball.
The ball is a formal Read More
Letter To The Editor: LANL Highlights CASL Scientists And Engineers
By LANL Public Affairs Office
In response to Bill Johnson’s letter published in this morning’s edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post, LANL’s Public Affairs Office issued the following:
Thank you for the opportunity to highlight the names of the many individuals who have contributed to the success of this excellent program. Usually in articles and press releases we don’t have this luxury, but this is a good chance to get their names into the spotlight.
As with most complex science projects, there are many people who work hard to make things happen on many levels, Read More
Los Alamos Rotary Crab Fest Breaks Record
Jim O’Donnell, center, enters the bidding battle during the live auction portion of Saturday’s annual Rotary Club Crab Fest fundraiser at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall on DP Road. The event broke the organization’s previous attendance record by selling out at 240 people despite the winter storm. Crab Fest Chair Skip King reported today that the event raised in excess of $18,000, which will go toward the purchase of picnic tables for the new Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School honor students participate Read More
Yang: Kicking Habits, Forming Habits…
By Elena YangKicking Habits, Forming Habits…good habits or bad habits, it all depends
I get irate whenever people try to tell me what to do; it’s a childhood reaction I’ve never learned to outgrow. Is it bad? I could have missed good advice. Is it good? It has taught me self-reliance. Of course, ultimately, it depends on how I manage my irritations.
So, when my dental hygienist tried to convince me that it would take only about 21 days to form the habit of flossing everyday, I smiled and demurred. Silently, I said, “That 21 days is a bunk.”
First of all, averages or statistics don’t really Read More
Pile Burn Planned On Virgin Mesa Near Jemez
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are continuing a prescribed pile burn on the Jemez Ranger District this week.
The Virgin Mesa prescribed burn may be conducted through March 31, if conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, are favorable.
The Virgin Mesa prescribed pile burn is 450 acres in an area one mile west of Jemez Springs and eight miles north of the communities of Gilman and Cañon. Small blocks may be treated each day to decrease the daily smoke volume.
Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools Read More
Pay Equity Bill Passes House Committee
STATE News:
- Change to Procurement Code Will Add Points in Bid if Companies Show Pay Equity
Today, Rep. Deborah Armstrong’s bill, HB 389, which would amend the state Procurement Code to reward businesses seeking government contracts if they demonstrate that they have a practice of paying equal wages to men and women for the same work, unanimously passed the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee.
Armstrong’s bill would allow businesses with a clearly documented record of providing equal pay to receive extra points in the procurement bidding process with any governmental Read More
First Forum For Superintendent Finalist 7 P.M. Today
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education reminds the community that there is a public forum this evening to meet one of the two finalists for superintendent, Dr. Chris Marczak.
The community forum is 7 p.m. in the Speech Theater between the gymnasium and library at Los Alamos High School.
There will be 3×5 cards available to the public to write down questions as they enter the venue. Questions may be parsed to help reduce redundancy before a specific number of randomly chosen
questions are asked of the candidates.
Finalist for superintendent, Dr. Kurt Steinhaus will be Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Special Meeting Thursday
COUNTY News:
There will be a special meeting of the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board at 3 p.m., Thursday in Suite 150 (CEDD Conference Room) at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
Agenda:
- I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS 3:00 p.m. ( 5 min)
- A. Call to Order/Introductions All
- B. Review of the Statement of Antitrust Policy All
- C. Approval of Today’s Agenda All
- D. Public Comment
- II. DISCOVER LOS ALAMOS INSERT FOR BANDELIER SHUTTLE
- DISTRIBUTION DISCUSSION/APPROVAL Kelly/All 3:05 p.m. (10 min)
- III. JAN-FEB 2015 OCCUPANCY RATES/ADRs FOR HOLIDAY INN
- AND COMFORT INN Agatha/Felicia 3:15 p.m. (10 min)
- IV.
Hey ‘New’ York … We Are ‘New’ Mexico!
Courtesy/NMDT
NMTD News:
“NEW” York. We are “NEW” Mexico.” … “Maybe they had the same editor as The Bachelor…” … “What is wrong with people? For the last time, New Mexico is in the United States.” … “I guess the country of Mexico annexed part of the USA when we weren’t looking.” … “Heck. Maybe we aren’t so new any more. We’ve been a state since 1912.”
These are a few of the comments made by New Mexicans on the Visit New Mexico Facebook page in reaction to the Read More
Legislation To Protect Pregnant Women In The Workplace Clears Another House Committee
Rep. Terry McMillan
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that will protect pregnant women in the workplace and ensure that New Mexico meets federal guidelines passed the House Business and Employment Committee by a unanimous 10-0 vote. Rep. Terry McMillan, R-Doña Ana, of Las Cruces, is the sponsor.
“This legislation balances our desire to protect pregnant women in the workplace as well as the economic needs of our small businesses,” McMillan said. “I look forward to voting for this bill on the House floor.” Read More
NMAA’s February ‘Compete with Class’ Honoree Is Clovis Girls Basketball Team
Clovis Girls Basketball Team and coaches. Courtesy photo
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico Activities Association is proud to announce that the Clovis Girls Basketball Team has been recognized as the Compete with Class award recipient for the month of February.
A true act of sportsmanship was displayed by the Lady Wildcats before their game against Alamogordo in mid-February. Kim Buie, Alamogordo High School Varsity Cheer Coach, nominated the Lady Wildcats and shared this story:
“As each team member from Clovis was announced and after acknowledging the opposing coach and officials, Read More
DNCU Sponsors Inaugural ‘LEGO Competition’
DNCU News:
- Kids compete for prizes March 14-15
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is proud to support the inaugural Lego Competition at the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association Home Show, taking place March 14-15 at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
DNCU believes this is an ideal way to help energize the attendees—while helping young children build an appreciation for the construction process. DNCU also is a Silver Sponsor of the Santa Fe Home Show.
The competition is divided into two age categories (8 and younger and 9-12) and will run each day of the Santa Fe Home Show (20 participants each Read More
Letter To The Editor: Novice Swimmers Need Leisure Pool
By BILL HUDSONWouldn’t it be nice to be able to scuba dive, snorkel, water ski, surf, participate in beach parties, pool parties, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, a crew team, river running, fishing, fancy diving, water ballet, water polo, synchronized swimming, and a variety of the new water sports?
All of these activities have one common thing that is required to participate. You must know how to swim.
Swimming is easy to learn. Pre-school children can swim; students at all levels can swim. You are never too young or too old to learn to swim. Children can compete in the age group programs. Read More
Los Alamos Small Business Workshop March 24
UNM-LA Advisory Board Meets March 9
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, on the college campus at 4000 University Dr.
An agenda will be released at least 72 hours before the meeting. Read More
