CDC Warns Public Against Easter Chicks
CDC News:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public to the dangers associated with giving baby chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts.
Because they are soft and cute, many people do not realize the potential danger baby chicks and ducklings can be to small children, says the CDC.
Young birds often carry harmful bacteria called Salmonella. And, each spring some children become infected with Salmonella after receiving a baby chick or duckling for Easter.
Harmful bacteria carried in the chick’s and duckling’s intestine contaminates their environment and the entire Read More
Overall, Three Mile Island Operated Safely in 2011
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Middletown, Penn., was the site of a March 28, 1979 power plant accident that brought about sweeping changes involving emergency response planning, reactor operator training, human factors engineering, radiation protection, and many other areas of nuclear power plant operations. Courtesy Photo
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION News:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct an open house April 11 in Middletown, Penn., regarding the agency’s annual assessment of safety performance for the Three Mile Island 1 nuclear Read More
Community Building Gets Springtime Makeover
The County landscaped the front grounds of the Community Building at 20th Street and Central Avenue with new plants, stones and a bench in time for spring. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Chuck Tallman Presenting Talk on Portugal
Member Chuck Tallman will present details and show photographs from his recent trip to Portugal during this week’s Rotary Club meeting.
Club members are being asked to arrive at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Nambe’ Room upstairs in Fuller Lodge.
Hill Diner is catering the event.
The meeting schedule during the next two months is as follows:
- April 10 Pajarito Room (main room)
- April 17 Nambe’ Room
- April 24 Nambe’ Room
- May 1 Nambe’ Room
- May 8 Pajarito Room
- May 15 Pajarito Room
- May 22 Pajarito Room
- May 29 Pajarito Room
‘Dixie Girl’ Restaurant Opening Downtown
Denise Lane to open Dixie Girl in May. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
In a few weeks time the space occupied by Central Avenue Grill, which closed Saturday night, will be transformed into a cool, urban edgy styled eatery called the Dixie Girl.
Local business leader Denise Lane began formulating the idea for her new restaurant three years ago and today assumes ownership of the property at 1801 Central Ave. Her goal is to open the Dixie Girl for lunch on Memorial Day, May 28.
She is required to wait 100 days before she can implement her liquor license so she’ll spend the time Read More
Hilltopper Softball Wins Double Header Over Espanola 11-0!
Rachel Anaya makes a catch. Photo by Alan Kirk
Krista Salazar avoids an inside pitch. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr slides into 3rd. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alyssa VanAnne jumps for home plate after home run. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Muni Building Crane Sparkles in Saturday Night’s Sky
The 250-foot crane in operation during the day this week at the Municipal Building Complex construction site is strung with lights that give the neighborhood quite an evening sparkle. This shot was taken with a 20 second exposure, f7.1, ISO 220, Nikon D5000, from the north side of Iris Street midway between 9th and 15th streets. Photo by George Chandler
In this shot, the conjunction with Venus and Jupiter was just about more than an old physicist could stand. It was taken with a 30 second exposure at f7.1, ISO 280, Nikon D5000, from 9th Street just north of Central Avenue. Photo by George Chandler Read More
End of an Era: Central Avenue Grill Closes Down
Min Park, center, speaks with community members who turned out this evening at Central Avenue Grill for one last event before the restaurant, which is in bancruptcy, closes for good. Park and his wife Monica thanked people for their support over the years. Donations from tonight’s event went to the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Monica Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau, left, and Michelle Donahue of CB FOX Kidz. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
County Councilor Michael Read More
Sierra Club Pajarito Group Hosts Regina Wheeler Talk
Courtesy Photo
Chief Executive Officer Regina Wheeler of Positive Energy Solar Electric Systems and Solar Advisor Karlis Viceps of Positive Energy will discuss economic, design and installation considerations for solar photovoltaic systems at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 in the Upstairs meeting rooms at Mesa Public Library.
The Sierra Club Pajarito Group is hosting the talk.
Wheeler holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and has 20 years of experience in organizational leadership and optimizing operations. Read More
Tulips Color White Rock Landscape
A red tulip shines brightly in the White Rock sunshine. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Hilltopper Softball Sweeps Bernalillo 8-5, 6-0
Micaela Christensen Blocks the plate for an out during Wednesday’s game. Photo by Alan Kirk
Photo by Alan Kirk
Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
A Taste of Russia is Coming to Los Alamos
St. Basil Cathedral, Moscow- What: Enjoy dinner, a silent auction, youth performances and more
- When: 6:30-9 p.m., Friday, April 27
- Where: La Vista Room at the Hilltop House Hotel
- How Much: $50/Person; $400/Table – $25/Person (Tax Deductible)
- Why: proceeds go toward the Youth Summer 2012 Trip to Sarov, Russia
Purchase tickets online at www.lasarov.org. Read More
$7 Million Available for Earthquake Research
USGS News:
Scientists interested in earthquake research will be pleased to hear that the U.S. Geological Survey is awarding up to $7 million in grants and cooperative agreements for earthquake research in 2013.
Applications are due May 17 and researchers can apply online at GRANTS.GOV under the funding opportunity number G12AS20013.
There are four National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) agencies that work in close coordination to improve the nation’s understanding of earthquake hazards and to mitigate their effects. The missions of the four agencies are complementary, Read More
U.S. Senate Confirms New Deputy Chief at DEA
Thomas Harrigan
DEA News:
DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart hailed Senate confirmation of Special Agent Thomas Harrigan as DEA’s Deputy Administrator.
“I cannot think of a better, more qualified, or more honorable person to have at my side than Special Agent Tom Harrigan as we lead the Drug Enforcement Administration through the many challenges we will face and the many successes we will have in the coming years,” Leonhart said. “Tom demonstrated strong leadership and dedication in the field, and his strategic vision as Chief of Operations has been second to none. Special Agent Harrigan’s Read More
Spotlight on Los Alamos Medicine: Introducing Dr. Monica Snowden
Dr. Monica Snowden
By Carol A. Clark
Rheumatologist Monica Snowden officially opens her practice at 8 a.m. Monday at Los Alamos Medical Center.
Snowden specializes in a branch of internal medicine that focuses on joint, muscle and bone disorders.
“I went into rheumatology because it’s a field where you can foster great relationships with your patients on many levels,” Snowden said. “Thirty years ago there weren’t treatments but now the treatments are extraordinary and you can have these wonderful relationships with your patients for 30 and 40 years.”
Some of the most common conditions treated Read More
Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Tax Lightning Law
County Assessor JoAnn Johnson with Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailpost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of a state law that can result in sharply increased tax assessments for homes that change ownership – a practice known as “tax lightning.”
“This doesn’t affect us at all in Los Alamos because we have followed State Statute 73621.2 for the past 10 years,” said Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez. “This surfaced in Bernalillo County on two properties because they applied tax differently.” Read More
Rachel Carson Visits Los Alamos for a Chautauqua on April 18
By Terry Foxx
Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson will make a special visit to Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 18 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
This surprise appearance is in fact by Ann Beyke, who will be taking on Carson’s persona in a performance known as a Chautauqua.
What’s so special about Carson’s view of the world?
Anyone who enjoyed a recent magical snowstorm that quickly dissolved into spring weather knows the charm of hearing the birds sing as new life emerges from fallow flowerbeds.
Can you image a spring without singing birds? Rachel Carson could. Carson’s cautionary Read More
Central Avenue Grill Owners to Host Farewell Event Saturday Night
Central Avenue Grill owners Min and Monica Park are hosting a community appreciation party from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday to thank Los Alamos for its support as they prepare to shut down the restaurant at 1789 Central Ave.
One free drink and appetizers will be provided – a $5 donation is encouraged – all proceeds are to go to the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.
Cruiser’s Custom Embroidery Opens in White Rock
Business News:
Owner Mike Luna of Cruiser’s Custom Embroidery. Courtesy Photo
Los Alamos may be in the midst of a business upsurge … it seems that a new venture is popping up nearly every week, and now Los Alamos has a brand new custom embroidery business to add to the mix.
Mike Luna, longtime resident and former owner of Home Run Pizza of Los Alamos, has opened doors to Cruiser’s Custom Embroidery.
Cruiser’s specializes in commercial embroidery, including caps, shirt, and jackets on a grand scale and is fully capable of handling very large orders. 
“I have worked Read More
County Signs Ground Lease and Developer Agreement for Trinity Site
County News:
It’s a deal!
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess announced this morning that the County has executed the ground lease and developer agreement with Los Alamos Trinity LP for the property known as the “Trinity Site.”
The property is located just south of Trinity Drive and Mari Mac Plaza on the eastern edge of Los Alamos.
A slight modification to the agreement was made Thursday after a final meeting with the developer, North American Development Group (NADG.)
The change will add up to 90 days during the feasibility period for the developer to consider their pre-leasing Read More
