‘Blood Moon’ Photographed Over White Rock
This morning’s lunar eclipse shot from White Rock shows how the fully eclipsed moon created a ‘blood’ moon. Photo by Glen WurdenLABi Posts Economic Development Paper
LABi News:
LABi (Los Alamos Business incubation) has posted a paper titled “What is Economic Development?” on its website (https:////labi505.com/economic-development/).
According to Andy Andrews, LABi president, the paper is important because it explores the concept of economic development as a guide for discussion. Based on the concepts of community and the export of products or services, the paper identifies the need for collaborative efforts focused on economic development.
Many factors contribute to the economic health and vitality of a community. Two of the most important Read More
7th Annual Dances of India Oct. 19
Courtesy/DOI
COMMUNITY News:
Each year, the East Indian classical dance teachers of the Los Alamos Family YMCA, Ms. Alina Deshpande and Ms. Kavita Nandakishore, organize a FREE performance called Dances of India (DOI) to showcase their students’ talent and entertain the community with Indian classical, folk and Bollywood dances together with performances by guest artists.
This is a fun filled show for children and adults alike with colorful costumes, foot tapping music, energetic dances and goofy comedy. The event also includes a Bazaar with Indian snacks, Read More
Candia Has Perfect Prediction In Final Pace Race Of The Season
Tuesday’s run was Atomic City Road Runners’ final Pace Race of the 2014 season. Courtesy/ACRR
Courtesy/ACRR
Tuesday’s race was followed by goodies from Rose Nyenhuis of Fusion Multi Sport. Everyone celebrated the close of another season of the Atomic City Road Runners. Courtesy/ACRRACRR News:
Roxana Candia had a perfect prediction of her 22:30 time on the Canyon Rim Trail in the final pace race of this season.
She was followed by Heidi Bjorklund at only 1 second off her estimated time. Nikol Strother who was also the fastest female finisher in the 3 mile distance Read More
Los Alamos Basketball Welcomes Coach David Nurse From Perfect Shots Shooting
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Basketball Academy hosted Coach David Nurse from Perfect Shots Shooting Oct. 4-5 in Griffith Gymnasium. More than 50 local athletes (boys and girls) spent their weekend improving their shooting and scoring abilities. Photo by Tarah Logan
Back row, second from left, Coach David Nurse from Perfect Shots Shooting at Saturday’s training session in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Tarah Logan
Aaron’s Kids Closet Open Thursday Evening, Friday Morning
Letter to the Editor: Officials – Please Address Failure To Control Or Enforce Nuisance Dog Barking
By Two Los Alamos Families
Elected and other County officials – please address failure to control or enforce nuisance dog barking as described by the County Animal Control Ordinance (Section 6-6 and 6-12).
This letter is being written by two Los Alamos families who, like another recent editorial writer (“Actions on animal ordinance short-sighted and harmful to community”, Oct. 6), are frustrated by nuisance dog barking in our town, which has gone unaddressed for too long.
For over a year now we have been corresponding with animal control concerning nuisance barking Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELLReel Deal Tuesday’s are back! All movies, all day Tuesday, are only $6.50! Holidays, winter and summer break are excluded.
This week we are opening The Equalizer, The Judge, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We will hold Gone Girl for another week. The Boxtrolls, This is where I Leave You, and The Maze Runner will end this Thursday.
I saw Gone Girl last night. Wow. It’s one of the very few films I’ve seen that a runtime of 2 1/2 hours is no problem. Gone Girl is twisted, riveting, unpredictable, and masterfully Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes President’s Disaster Declaration For Summer Floods
CONGRESSIONAL News:
- Lawmakers had urged ‘prompt action’ to help state recover from widespread storm damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce, Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that President Obama has declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico for the severe storms and flooding July 27 through Aug. 5.
The declaration means the president has ordered federal aid to help state, tribal, and local recovery efforts. The first round of assistance will be available on a cost-sharing basis for damage Read More
Earthwatching On The Valles Caldera
Three excavation units in Obsidian Valley. Photo by Elizabeth BurnsThe unsung heroes of most communities and many an organization are the volunteers who pitch in where no one else can. They don’t volunteer for recognition, accolades or reward.
They volunteer for a variety of individual reasons. Some volunteer on their own; others work through an organization like Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, the Sierra Club, WildEarth Guardians, New Mexico Wildlife Federation, or the Great Old Broads for Wilderness; all of which have volunteered thousands of hours on the Read More
Public Forum Focused On DPU Charter Changes Is 5:30 p.m. Today!
COUNTY News:
The ballot question going to voters in the Nov. 4 General Election related to the Utilities’ proposed charter changes will be discussed at a public forum at 5:30 p.m. today in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
Los Alamos County is sponsoring the forum, which will be facilitated by the League of Women Voters.
First the panel members representing the “pros and cons” will speak followed by a question and answer period.
Refreshments will be served. Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Train On Electric Cars
Los Alamos Firefighters are training this week at the LAFD facility on DP Road. Today, they are learning about the particulars of electric cars in the event they respond to a crash involving one. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
This Week’s On Tap Features Art Therapist Trish Ebbert
Art Therapist Trish Ebbert with her own art work. Courtesy/Fuller Lodge Art Center
This week’s topic for the On Tap gathering is art! Meet 5:30- 7 p.m. at the Manhattan Project Restaurant to hear Art Therapist/Counselor Trish Ebbert talk about the benefits of art for one’s good mental health.
She also will have the audience engage in a simple group art therapy activity.
“No fear. You will not be graded on this!” Ebbert said. “Expect a lighthearted and fun evening – no one will be ‘analyzed’ either! However, Read More
Meet Valentina Devine Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Shell by Valentina Devine. Courtesy photo
ART News:
This year’s Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour is Oct. 11-12 and the Los Alamos Daily Post is featuring a “Get to Know Your Artist” series leading up to the annual event.
Each of the 16 artists participating in the tour will be showcased prior to the beginning of the tour to allow our readers an opportunity to learn about them and their work.
Meet Los Alamos artist Valentina Devine:
I have always knitted! Born in Russia and growing up in Germany, I can remember knitting all sorts of things from doll clothes to small garments for myself. Read More
Fall Comes To Canada Bonita Trail
Fall colors the landscape along the Canada Bonita Trail. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Photo by Jim O’Donnell
Photo by Jim O’DonnellLetter to the Editor: NO On Proposed Utility Charter Changes
By RALPH L. PHELPSThe proposed changes to restructure the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have the potential to cause collateral damage that may not be evident as voters consider their positions on this Charter Change issue.
I have the perspectives of former County Councilor, former Chair of the Utility Board and of a senior manager for a public power utility in Nebraska, and also had the opportunity to participate on the first Charter Change Committee when we initially discussed the issue.
Since most of the obvious pros and cons will Read More
Register Now For Los Alamos County Science And Engineering Fair
COUNTY News:
Registration is underway for the annual Los Alamos County Science and Engineering Fair set for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 in the Los Alamos High School Commons Area.
Protocol Forms are available at all Los Alamos Public Schools.
LAPS students, home school students and teachers in grades K-12 will display projects in 4/5th grade individual elementary, K-6th grade elementary class, 6-8th grade junior division and 9-12th grade senior division. The elementary projects are divided into three categories, Physical, Earth and Life Sciences. The students in junior and senior divisions Read More
PEEC Invites Community To Join In Take Wing Week
Donald Enemark stands with his top bar bee hives. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is pleased to invite the community to join in Oct. 13-19 for Take Wing Week.
In honor of the new nature center, which opens next spring and some say is shaped like a dragonfly, PEEC is hosting a week of free or nearly free programs all about things that fly. There will be talks by experts, and a special movie screening at the Reel Deal Theater. The culmination of Take Wing Week will be PEECnic on Sunday, Oct. 19 – a fun-filled and free afternoon of activities, desserts, live music Read More
Solo Traveler: Permanent Changes
Natzil with his pet chicken, mother and grandmother were Los Alamos Daily Post columnist Sherry Hardage’s neighbors in Ortahisar, Turkey. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo Traveler: Permanent ChangesAnyone who has traveled to other countries, or the Deep South, knows how travel changes your perspective.
Visiting any culture different from our own is interesting and challenging. It’s impossible to come away with our preconceived ideas intact. I grew up in the South. I was taught prejudice and many of my relatives are still strongly opinionated about people who Read More
LAPS Coaches Kathy And Rob Hipwood Remind Athletes To Ride Bus Wednesday
Los Alamos Public Schools coaches Kathy and Rob Hipwood stand by their coaches’ bulletin board to remind athletes of the importance of riding the school bus Wednesday morning, Oct. 8. Courtesy/LAPS Read More