WIPP Personnel Completing Preparations For Underground Facility Rock Bolting Activities
Mining personnel install a rock bolt that helps stabilize the rock formation in the WIPP underground facility. Courtesy/WIPP
WIPP News:
Personnel at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) are completing preparations to resume rock bolting activities maintaining the WIPP underground facility in a safe and stable condition as the recovery process continues.
At WIPP, rock bolts are typically installed in a pattern that optimizes the bolt’s effectiveness to ensure stability of disposal rooms and access tunnels. Mechanics must first perform preventative maintenance on the mine equipment, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Ballot Question 2 Proposes To Gut Article V, Utilities
By KEN MILDERThe most important, long-term decision facing Los Alamos voters is not only choosing candidates but the proposed major changes to our County Charter, our county’s constitution. Ballot Question 2 proposes to gut Article V, Utilities, by repealing that section in its entirety and replacing it with new language. That is, Charter language that has served Los Alamos citizens quite well for over 45 years must be “fixed.” Go figure: Something that ain’t broke needs “fixing!”
Be wary. The so-called “fix” will actually break something that Read More
Retired State Sen. Dede Feldman Guest Speaker at AAUW Luncheon Sept. 13
Retired N.M. Sen. DeDe Feldman
AAUW News:
The local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its Fall Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road, lower entrance.
The event will be catered by Ruby K’s is catering the event, which costs $15 per person.
Following the business meeting and presentation of interest groups, members and guests will find out the inside story of the New Mexico Senate as described by retired Sen. Dede Feldman. For 16 years Feldman observed the action from a front row seat and fought for Read More
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties Across State Throughout September
STATE POLICE News:
State Police will conduct Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of September.
These efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into friends and Read More
Udall, Heinrich Invite Outstanding N.M. High School Students to Apply for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Courtesy/USSYP
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced the beginning of the statewide application process for the highly competitive United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), and encouraged outstanding New Mexico high school juniors and seniors to apply.
Two New Mexico students will be selected as delegates to the 53rd annual Washington Week program. They will join 102 student delegates from around the country on an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 7-14, 2015, for an intensive educational program about the workings Read More
Newest Issue of National Security Science Is Out
The newest issue of National Security Science is online. This issue features three articles closely tied to national security topics: stockpile stewardship, challenges the U.S. and the United Kingdom face maintaining nuclear deterrents in the absence of testing, and tensions related to keeping our society free and democratic while also keeping it safe. Also read about military academy students at LANL, what is an Air Force Fellow and LANL Then & Now. Courtesy/LANL Read More
Sarah Rochester Inducted Into Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Rotary Club of Los Alamos Vice President Linda Hull, left, and Rotarian Nancy Cerutti, right, induct Sarah Rochester into the Club during a special ceremony Aug. 26 at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Rochester is the founder of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service and following her recent retirement, is heading up the creation of the Sanctuary at Canyon’s Edge – a hospice facility for Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Adamina Wellness Opens In Los Alamos
Angela Love Storkan
BUSINESS News:
Adamina Wellness was originally opened in Raton more than two years ago. Owner Angela Love Storkan recently returned to Los Alamos and is now working as an independent contractor out of her father’s practice, Storkan Chiropractic at 2610 Trinity Dr., Suite 22.
Storkan received her Associates Degree in Holistic Health from Trinidad State Junior College. During her time there, she had the opportunity to learn a variety of techniques she now incorporates into her practice. These techniques include Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Acupressure, Read More
Whitewater Ramble Will Perform Final Summer Concert Tonight At Ashley Pond Park
Whitewater Ramble. Courtesy of the bandWell friends of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series, we’re down to our last show of the year. I hoped you enjoyed the shows. Again, I’d like to thank our sponsors and especially Los Alamos County. They sure built a beautiful stage. Our sponsors are all listed at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com. Please acknowledge them when possible and do shop locally! Our sponsors all pay taxes to the County and therefore help pay for the Concert Series.
Our final show of the 25th anniversary Read More
Tuesday’s School Board Meeting Includes Introduction of Position 3 Applicants
LAPS News:
The School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting and Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building, School Board Room.
The agenda items for the Regular School Board Meeting include a motion to go into a closed Executive Session in the School Board Conference Room to discuss the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property, specifically the expansion of a leased property.
Following the Executive Session, the school board president will reconvene the Regular School Board. Some of the agenda items include: Read More
LAESF Scholarship Committee Holds Annual Retreat
Committee members from left, Randy Erickson, Chair Phil Tubesing, Immediate Past Chair Rebecca Chamberlin and LANL Foundation Scholarship Program Officer Tony Fox. Photo by Andrea Multari/LANL Foundation
The Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee annual self-assessment retreat. Photo by Andrea Multari/LANL Foundation
LANL FOUNDATION News:
Newly elected Los Alamos Employee’s Scholarship Fund Chair Phil Tubesing led the Advisory Committee’s self-assessment retreat recently at the LANL Foundation offices in Espanola.
The committee annually evaluates outreach Read More
Solo Traveler: Held Up In Mexico
Travelers dance around their combi during the ‘hold-up’ for Benito Juarez’ birthday. Photo by Sherry HardageIn 2012, I decided to rehydrate my desiccated high school Spanish with a six-month swim in a Mexican lake. San Cristóbal de las Casas, in Chiapas, was the perfect choice as there were few English speakers living there to distract me.
I found a teacher and some other Americans whose language skills were similar to mine. We met twice a week for a couple of hours at my casita. Once in a while we would walk to the market or a nearby Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Brighten Up State Fair
Art by LAPS students on display at the N.M. State Fair. Photo by Stephanie Rittner
The display of art by LAPS students at the N.M. State Fair. Photo by Stephanie RittnerLAPS News:
Renne Mitsunaga, art teacher from Chamisa Elementary and Stephanie Rittner, art teacher from Pinon, spent the day at the N.M. State Fair. They didn’t ride the Ferris wheel or eat cotton candy. They hung almost 200 pieces of Los Alamos Public Schools student art in the School Arts building.
Every year, school districts from around the state come together at the state fair to display student artwork. It’s Read More
Scott Hardy Rides to Raise Funds to Fight MS
Scott Hardy and his family prepare for the Pedal los Pueblos to be held this weekend. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
There’s still time to support a Los Alamos High School alumni as he prepares to ride in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Pedal los Pueblos this weekend.
Scott Hardy, son of Matt and Becky Hardy will ride hard Saturday and Sunday with his wife Selena Hardy (formerly Marroquin) assisting in the rest stops along the way. The two day, figure eight route through northern New Mexico, raises funds and awareness for the movement and makes new connections along the way.
Hardy Read More
Fire Hydrant Painting Continues Around Town
Steven Calhoun of Los Alamos has an umbrella ready as artist Olivia Snyder of Santa Fe paints a fire hydrant on Central Avenue during intermittent showers Thursday. The Fire Hydrant Painting Competition is part up the 2014 Los Alamos ScienceFest, which kicks off today. Snyder is a junior at Santa Fe School for the Arts and is painting a ‘space geometric’ pattern on her hydrant near the Bradbury Science Museum. Calhoun is a senior at Los Alamos High School and said he is painting two hydrants near Ashley Pond with themes of Aspen Trees and Pine Trees. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bandelier Rangers, Los Alamos Fire Department Assist Lost Hikers
Present trail conditions in Frijoles Canyon, results of the flooding following the Las Conchas Fire in 2011. Courtesy/NPSLAHS’s Pegasus Parking Lot Swap Meet Saturday
LAHS News:Santa Fe Pro Musica Opens Season With Iconic Works By Beethoven
The Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra conducted by Thomas O’Connor. Courtesy/SFPMSANTA FE- Santa Fe Pro Musica opens its 33rd Season at the Lensic Performing Arts Center with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra performing Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 and lyrical Piano Concerto No. 3 under the baton of Thomas O’Connor, featuring Steinway Artist Melissa Marse.
Steinway Artist Melissa Marse at the piano. Courtesy/SFPMThere will be two performances: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
Tickets ($20, $35, $45, $65 } are available at:
- Santa Fe Pro
Atomic City Children’s Theater to Hold Auditions for 2015 Junior Theater Festival Field Trip
ACCT News:
Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT), the Los Alamos Public Schools’ award winning after-school theater program, is excited to announce auditions for its Junior Theater Festival (JTF) field trip to Atlanta, Ga.
Auditions will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and are open to all students between the ages of 8-18 in the Los Alamos or White Rock area. Students wishing to participate in the field trip should come to the Mountain Elementary School gym. Registration begins noon.
JTF activities begin with an adjudicated performance. Afterwards, students receive positive feedback Read More
Water Communion Ceremony at Unitarian Church Sunday
UNITARIAN News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos returns to its regular schedule Sunday, Sept. 7.
This week, the church year opens with its annual water communion ceremony – a mingling and sharing of waters from summer journeys – and Rev. John Cullinan will preach on water as a symbol of common humanity.
The church choir sings this Sunday, performing the traditional hymn “Peace Like a River,” and “All the Rivers” by Charles Baker, based on the words of Ecclesiastes. The worship service is preceded by the weekly forum at 9 a.m. and children’s religious education at 9:30 a.m.
The Unitarian Church Read More