LA Mountaineer Michael Altherr Describes Preparations For Club Trip To Grand Teton
On top of the world in the Grand Tetons. Courtesy/LA Mountaineers
Teton Peak. Courtesy/LA MountaineersThe public is invited to the Los Alamos Mountaineers’ October meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Fuller Lodge to hear a first-hand account of the club’s first organized trek to the Grand Teton in Wyoming in more than a decade.
Speaker Michael Altherr will describe the trip preparations and results. The meeting offers, in addition to the featured talk, offers refreshments and casual conversation, as well as updates on upcoming Read More
Web Crew Hosts Game/Movie Night At LAMS Friday
LAMS News:
All Los Alamos Middle School 7th graders are invited to a free game and movie night hosted by their Web Crew leaders 6-8 p.m., Friday in the LAMS cafeteria.
Students are welcome to bring snacks but no nuts please. The 8th grade leaders will provide drinks.
Two Upcoming Theater Productions At NMSA
NMSA News:
New Mexico School for the Arts Theater Department is opening its 2014-15 season in October with the performance of “The Shakespeare Project,” and will conclude the month with the exciting and challenging production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour.”
Oct. 9, 10 and 11, the Theater Department will produce “The Shakespeare Project.” This compilation of Shakespeare scenes, soliloquies and sonnets adapted by James Zager was directed by department chair Joey A. Chavez.
At 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 1, NMSA students will perform Lillian Hellman’s acclaimed play “The Children’s Read More
Chamber Hosts Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament Friday
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is holding the annual Chamber Golf Tournament Benefitting United Way of Northern New Mexico Friday, Oct.10 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.
Registration for the tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. while breakfast burritos are served. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and is followed by lunch, awards, door prizes and a silent auction at 12:30 p.m. Golfers are invited to sign up to play in the tournament as individuals or as foursomes. Registration is $100 per person ($80 for golf club members). Registration includes breakfast, Read More
OBITUARY: Helene M. Emery Oct. 6, 2014
HELENE M. EMERY Oct. 6, 2014
Helene M. Emery, 91, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, died at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos on October 6, 2014 of natural causes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Emery in 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Dr. Deborah Heath of Las Cruces, and DyAnne Short and her husband Tom of Los Alamos. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Olivia Heath, Camille Heath, Kermit Short and his wife Lucia, and great-grandson Alexander Short.
Mrs. Emery moved to Los Alamos from Carlsbad in 1951 and made it her home for the remainder of her life. She cherished Read More
Historical Society’s Last Two Viewing Parties Of WGN’s Manhattan Fast Approaching
Members of the Alsos Mission with uranium cubes captured from the German bomb project in Haigerloch. Photo/public domain
LAHS News:
WGN’s new series, Manhattan, a fictionalized look at life in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project, only has two episodes left. The Historical Society wants to again thank everyone who comes to our viewings and discussions for contributing their thoughts, questions, and experiences. Every week the Society updates a bulletin board in the Museum to continue exploring questions and reactions as the 13-episode series continues. Previous episodes are discussed
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In October
NMSP News:
State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of October 2014.
Our 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 our friends and Read More
Hilltoppers Raise Funds For Wounded Warrior Project At Friday’s Game
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
The Hilltopper Football Team will go the extra mile Friday to raise funds for its annual Wounded Warriors Project.
Los Alamos High School alumni Cory Geyer enjoys a challenge and is finding one, as he attends the US Coast Guard Academy. He said he is thrilled to see his Toppers carry on the tradition of the Wounded Warrior fundraiser.
“I don’t think there is a more worthy cause out there,” Geyer said. “Those men and women put their bodies and lives on the line without hesitation not only to protect the freedoms we all enjoy but to represent the principles we stand for.” Read More
School Board Discusses Superintendent’s Evaluation Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting and Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct., 14 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building.
Following Roll Call, there will be a motion to go into a closed Executive Session in the School Board Conference Room to discuss limited personnel matters, specifically the evaluation of Superintendent Gene Schmidt as allowed in the Open Meetings Act NMSA1978, Section 10-15-1-(H)(2).
Following the Executive Session, School Board President Judy Bjarke McKenzie will reconvene the Regular School Board Read More
Miffed Aide Who Hacked Governor’s Emails Gets 9-Month Sentence
Jamie Estrada leaves an Albuquerque federal courthouse Wednesday after getting a nine-month sentence for hacking into the email account of Gov. Susana Martinez. Photo by Rob Nikolewski
Jamie Estrada was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in federal prison for breaking into the email campaign account of Gov. Susana Martinez and disseminating some of the messages to her political opponents
CROP Hunger Walk T-Shirt Design Contest Opens
COMMUNITY News:
This month, children in 4th through 6th grades in Los Alamos are invited to submit designs for the upcoming 2014 Los Alamos CROP Walk & Turkey Trot t-shirt logo.
For the past three years, creative young artists have competed for the honor of having their design grace the t-shirts of local hunger walkers and runners. The winner last year was Helena Chavez of Mountain Elementary School.
The Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk & Turkey Trot Logo Contest is open to children in fourth through sixth grades whose family lives or works in Los Alamos County. The winning design will be used Read More
Letter to the Editor: Let’s All Find Ways To Enjoy Our Time Out Together With Our Dogs!
By Los Alamos resident, seasoned dog owner and park frequenter, veteran
After recent events at a popular gathering area for dogs and their owners here in Los Alamos, which resulted in two women who did not understand the dynamic of public dog socializing areas to leave the park angrily and a friendly puppy nearly harmed in the process, it was made apparent that insight on the subject was needed.
This situation was such a shame as well informed owners and their dogs can have a great time together at local parks.
In order to prevent future recurrences, here are a few general thoughts (several of them Read More
Changes To Roles Of Council And Utilities Board In Charter Question #2 Debated At Forum Tuesday
League of Women Voters President Barbara Calef introduces forum panelists, from left, George Chandler and Susan O’Leary speaking for Charter Question #2 on the ballot and Robert Gibson and Chris Ortega speaking against it at Tuesday’s public forum sponsored by the County and moderated by the League. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger at Tuesday’s public forum presents an overview of the Charter changes in Article V. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCelebrate Oktoberfest At Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Students Flock To Buses On School Bus Ridership Day
LAPS school bus driver Jerry Hofer hands out ice cream coupons to students as they get off the bus today. Courtesy/LAPS
Coordinator of Transportation Audrey Washburn and School Board Member Nan Holmes help distribute ice cream coupons to students today. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Preliminary reports from school bus drivers indicate that school bus ridership was up on many of the school buses. The official count will not be tallied until the last bus comes in this afternoon.
As an example in increased ridership today, the Pinon Elementary School route that typically transports 20 students Read More
Breaking News: Los Alamos Middle School Gas Leak Contained – Students Are Safe
BREAKING News:
A gas leak at Los Alamos Middle School today has been contained and all students and staff are safe.
Los Alamos County Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider just told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the students were sheltered in place after the leak was discovered and LAFD and Department of Public Utilities crews are at the scene.
The cause of the leak is not yet know. Check ladailypost.com later for more on this story.
Council On International Relations Sponsors Lecture On East/West Ukraine Conflict Oct. 14 In Santa Fe
Dr. Eugene Rumer
CIR News:
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations, (CIR) whose mission is to engage citizens in Santa Fe and surrounding communities on the subject of world affairs, has announced its Fall international lecture series.
CIR is bringing several distinguished scholars and statesmen to Santa Fe to discuss the current crisis in Ukraine. CIR is a nonpartisan 501c(3) non-profit organization.
CIR’s forthcoming lecture will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at The Santa Fe Women’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. The guest lecturer is Dr. Eugene Rumer, Read More
LANL Receives Star Status Recognition For Safety Excellence From Department of Energy
Voluntary Protection Program Star Site flag flying at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s main technical area. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Lab largest site in DOE complex to attain Star level
Los Alamos National Laboratory has received Star-level recognition from the Department of Energy as part of DOE’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Los Alamos becomes the largest site in the DOE complex to receive VPP Star Status.
“Hazards are part of our everyday work and achieving VPP Star recognition validates the evolution of worker-manager partnerships in making our Laboratory safe,” Laboratory Read More
WIPP’s Primary Hoist Begins Inspection Processes
WIPP News:
The waste hoist, which is the largest and primary conveyance into the WIPP underground facility, is undergoing the final inspections necessary to return to operation.
The conveyance consists of a large enclosed platform, similar to an elevator, that transports people, equipment and waste containers from the surface to the WIPP underground facility.
The waste hoist has not been operated since the Feb. 5 fire event because of soot that accumulated on electrical components. These components were carefully cleaned and an electrical transformer was recently replaced to make the Read More
Letter to the Editor: Comments Mischaracterized
By GEOFF RODGERSIn a recent letter to the editor, Ms. Marvel Harrison mischaracterized my comments concerning the First Born Program. She was not present at the time, giving rise to the distortion.
My comments were in response to statements made by Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard during the League of Women Voters forum. She stated that her “dream legislation” would be to fund a Universal Home Visit program.
Rep. Garcia Richard stated, “No matter who you are, no matter your education background, no matter what your economic status is, you have a visitor come in when you Read More