Letter To The Editor: Leisure Pool Petitions Available
By SHELBY REDONDODue to the abundance of requests, petitions for the Leisure Pool are now available at the Los Alamos Fitness Center and the Los Alamos Co-op Market.
Thanks to the generosity of both businesses for making this petition available to those residents who chooses to sign it. Read More
Pastor Granillo: Finding Happiness
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Charles Spurgeon said, “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” I dare say most of us can relate to that. As I put more years behind me, I find that I appreciate what I have more than I used to and that I make a greater attempt to enjoy those things I do have before I lose them.
The romantic love that caused me to pursue my wife, the moments that my kids want to hang out, the ability to comfort friends; all these things mean more to me now than they used to and as such they also make me happier. But I also know, like the rest of the world, that these things Read More
EEOC Discrimination And Harassment Report Reveals Good And Bad News For New Mexico
Courtesy/EEOC
EEOC News:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforcement and litigation report on reported cases of discrimination and harassment in New Mexico’s workplaces revealed both good and bad news.
The good news is that in Fiscal Year 2014, which ran from Oct. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014, the number of cases filed went down compared to previous reporting period. In FY 2013, the total number of charges was 1,121, compared to the reported 955 reported cases in FY 2014.
Additionally, the EEOC speculates this could a result of businesses putting more time and effort Read More
Tools Needed For Hilltop Garden
Volunteers work on the hilltop garden. File photo
HGC News:
With spring approaching, the Hilltop Garden Club is gearing up to do some community garden work but needs some tools in order to complete the work.
The Hilltop Garden Club is tentatively set to build a greenhouse in June and plans to begin work on other parts of the garden early in the spring, thanks in part to a generous grant from the Youth Conservation Corps.
The Hilltop Garden’s mission is to provide a space for educational garden-related activities in Los Alamos. The organization has a small budget for the other costs and is looking Read More
Letter To The Editor: On Banning Plastic Bags
MARIO SCHILLACI In response to the letter from Jody Benson (Let’s Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags):
First of all, I take issue with the misleading heading of the letter. These bags are most definitely NOT single-use. Our household reuses ALL of the plastic grocery bags that we bring home, mostly to collect and contain trash and garbage that get tossed into our roll cart for weekly collection.
We also use these bags for containing our lunch, which is then placed in our rucksacks, for hikes or for work, and they are thus reused many times. I want to emphasize that we do not throw away ANY Read More
Bill To Toughen Child Abuse Laws Passes House
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Legislation that will toughen penalties for convicted child abusers and those whose abuse contributes to the death of a child passed the House floor Thursday by a vote of 50-10.
“This bill protects our children by going after the predators that intentionally seek to harm them,” said Rep. Conrad James, R-Bernalillo, the bill’s sponsor. “Tonight, we sent a message that child abuse will not be tolerated.”
Currently, those who intentionally beat a child to death only face life in prison if the victim was under the age of 12. This is called Baby Brianna’s Law, named after Brianna Read More
Letter to the Editor: Against Plastic Grocery Bag Ban
By JOHN STEPHENSONI’m writing to voice my opposition to the idea of a plastic grocery bag ban that’s been going around lately. Bag bans have become the latest Eco-Fad for people that don’t have anything better to do than to punish everyone for the actions of a few. They are just a warm fuzzy feel good idea that’s completely ineffective.
Most of the time I shop at Smiths I bring my own cloth bags since they are sturdy, carry more, and I get bonus rewards points for doing so. However, I don’t keep any cloth bags in my truck for various reasons, so if I’m driving my truck I need the plastic Read More
DALA Dancers To Compete In Denver Grand Prix
From left, DALA Director Jonathan Guise with dancers Sophia Dendy, Sophia Jeffery, Melina Burnside, Indiana Warrior, Jenna Erickson, Camille Rousculp, Annie Smith and Cody Maggiore. Courtesy/DALA
DALA News:
Eight ballet students from Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will travel to Denver this weekend to compete in the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Ballet Competition.
Sophia Dendy and Indiana Warrior will compete in the Junior Division. Melina Burnside, Jenna Erickson, Sophia Jeffery, Cody Maggiore, Camille Rousculp and Annie Smith will compete in the Senior Division. Founded Read More
Letter To The Editor: Support For A Trap Free New Mexico
By DIANE GREENMy concern here is that we take a moment and think about what
Registration For Dog Training Classes Begins March 5
A trio of students in training at the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club. Courtesy/LADOC
LADOC News:
Registration for the next session of dog training classes offered by the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club (LADOC) begins March 5.
Classes this session will include a special offering to introduce kids to the fun sport of agility, Basic Manners, Beginning and Continuing Scent Work, Introduction to Rally Obedience, Intermediate Agility, the paRENT Free Club (for kids), Canine Good Citizen, Cujo to Compadre (for dog-reactive/aggressive dogs) and Self-directed Practice, and will begin
Snowman Created Saturday On 47th Street
Lauri Van Lyssel and Cassie Rae Brewer-Houlton create a snowman Saturday on 47th Street with Ross Van Lyssel. Courtesy photo Read More
Snowshoeing Saturday At Powerline Point Trail
Kashi, left, and Hazel Nut on a Snowshoeing trip Saturday at Powerline Point Trail. Photo by Katie Stavert
Kashi at Saturday at Powerline Point Trail. Photo by Katie Stavert
Snow scene Saturday at Powerline Point Trail. Photo by Katie Stavert
Los Alamos Fencing Club Announces End-Of-Season Epee Tournament Finishers
LAFC News:- Wesley Terrones (Gold medal);
- Dana Urbatsch (Silver medal);
- Mady Anderson;
- Paige Power; and
- Aiden Monteith.
Letter To The Editor: Snow On Sidewalks
By KYLE ZIMMERMANI see that the County’s Public Works Department has solved the issue of snow plows putting snow and ice on freshly plowed sidewalks. You just don’t plow the sidewalks.
When the heaviest snow storm of the year piled on the snow, what happened to plowing the sidewalks along the major streets? Is Los Alamos no longer trying to be pedestrian friendly?
Smart Design With Suzette – Projects With Best Return On Investment
Smart Design with Suzette When a client invites me over for a consultation, one question inevitably comes up, “What renovations should I make to get the best return on investment?” Here is a list of upgrades with percentages attached so you can learn what makes the most sense.
Plan Your Remodel
Give yourself time to live in the home. Make a list of updates you need to make and how long you will live in the home. If you are planning on selling in the future, talk with a realtor and/or designer about a selling plan. Determine the cost of updates, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Disappointed In Right-To-Work Story
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMI was very disappointed to see the story in the Los Alamos Daily Post on the passage in the House of Right-To-Work legislation (HB 75).
Instead of presenting both sides of the issue, or just the fact of passage and the obstacles it will face in the Senate, the article consisted of nothing but Republican Party talking points.
How can passage of this bill be labeled as “bipartisan”, when only one Democrat voted for passage?
How can it be labeled as a “compromise”, just because the bill included 50 cent per hour raise in the minimum wage? Read More
Los Alamos Senior Center Officials Visit Garcia Richard At Roundhouse For ‘I Heart Caregiver Day’
Officials from the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Center visit the Roundhouse recently for ‘I Heart Caregiver Day’ to talk with Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard about issues affecting seniors–including the need for a kitchen in the White Rock Senior Center. Following up on their visit, Garcia Richard reports that the funding for the kitchen has been placed in SB 159 as part of a list of prioritized statewide capital projects. ‘Kudos to Pauline Schneider and all of the folks at the Senior Center for working so hard to get funding for this much Read More
One Of The Many Uses For Snow
Someone sends a message! Photo by Jim O’DonnellScenes From Saturday’s Snow
Snow tops the bronze statue ‘Wally with Bench’ Saturday in Central Park Square. Photo by Scott Valentine
Making the most of the snow Saturday. Photo by Scott Valentine Read More
