Entrepreneurship Students Prepare To Roll Out Crowdfunding Campaigns
Students taking the Financing the Entrepreneurial Enterprise course at the LACDC are about to take the first step raising money for their businesses. Courtesy photo
By Mandy Marksteiner
Students taking the Financing the Entrepreneurial Enterprise course at the LACDC are about to take the first step raising money for their businesses; launching crowdfunding campaigns.
The crowdfunding campaigns will support a diverse group of new business start-ups. They include Los Alamos Atomic Play, Gag Gifts for Dads, a Triathlon training center with an endless pool, a video that will educate adoptees Read More
Los Alamos County Poll Workers Undergo Training
During poll worker training Thursday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover demonstrates how it takes 8 seconds for the new voting machines to scan and accept two-sided ballots and once accepted, a bell sounds to let the voter know ‘all is well.’ Poll workers were trained for the Nov. 4 General Election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, Senior Deputy Clerk Ona Trujillo and Deputy Clerk Jocelyn Warner at Thursday’s poll worker training in Council Chambers. The Read More
LAHS Graduate Branden Gutierrez Completes Basic Training At Lackland AFB
2012 Los Alamos High School graduate Branden D. Gutierrez, with his aunt Bernadette Borders, at his Sept. 26 graduation from basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He is now in Tech School in Fort Lee, Va. Courtesy photo Read More
Hilltopper Marching Band Performs At Friday’s Game
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Marching Band performed Friday night at Sullivan Field for the LAHS football game against Santa Fe. Aspen Elementary School band members were invited to the event. The Toppers lost Friday’s home non-conference game against Santa Fe by a score of 50-0. The team has a home conference game vs. Capital Friday, Oct. 10. Photo by Anthony S. Clark
Hilltopper Marching Band performing Friday night at Sullivan Field. Photo by Anthony S. Clark
Hilltopper Marching Band performing Friday night at Sullivan Field. Photo by Anthony S. Clark
Council Hopefuls Share Messages With Citizens
Fuller Lodge was filled to the rafters for Thursday’s County Council Candidates Forum sponsored by the County and conducted by the Los Alamos League of Women Voters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
League of Women Voters President Barbara Calef introduces Council candidates from left, Republicans James Chrobocinski, John Bliss, Bill McKerley and Rick Reiss and Democrats Michael Redondo, David Izraelevitz, Andrea Cunningham and Susan O’Leary. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos League of Women
Central Avenue Is Open … Celebrate 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday!
Motorists are once again traveling along Central Avenue between 15th and 20th streets after a long summer under construction. The community is invited to come down to Central Avenue 10-11 a.m. Saturday for a celebration and show support for the shop owners. Dignitaries will speak at the event sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Energy Department Officials Kick Off National Energy Action Month
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will kick off National Energy Action Month with events in New York and Texas to highlight President Obama’s recent proclamation calling on stakeholders across the country to work together to combat climate change while spurring job creation and a low-carbon energy future.
Throughout the month of October, Moniz and other Energy Department officials will participate in events across the country to emphasize the important role that the Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy plays in strengthening
Celebrate Customer Service At County Oct. 8
Alicia Garcia answers questions and fields calls at the 311 Customer Care Center inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Garcia told the Los Alamos Daily Post Thursday afternoon that she has worked for the County for 10 years, including her move 6.5 years ago to the Department of Public Utilities, when the Kandu Center was just changing over to the 311 Customer Care Center. The community is invited to meet Garcia and the rest of the staff and help celebrate Customer Service at the County during an open house 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the lobby at the Municipal Building. There will be Read More
ADV Shares Insurance Solutions During Open House
Hosting Thursday’s open house at ADV Insurance from left, Laurie Gallegos, her husband ADV Insurance Owner Vincent Marciano, ADV Office Manager Patricia Marciano and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Manager Nancy Partridge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comADV Insurance Agency Owner Vincent Marciano began offering insurance solutions in Los Alamos six years ago. His family-operated independent
Riding School Bus Oct. 8 Can Be Cool
Dan Sena, owner of Daniel’s Haagen-Dazs presents LAPS Transportation Coordinator Audrey Washburn and Superintendent Gene Schmidt an ice cream cone. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Riding the school bus can be cool as school bus riders will find out Wednesday, Oct. 8, which is School Bus Ridership Day.
Every eligible student who rides a school bus on that day is in store for a cool surprise. In partnership with Daniel’s Haagen-Dazs, students riding a school bus that day will receive a coupon for an ice cream cone.
Students eligible to ride the school bus include elementary students who live more Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Los Alamos
By KIM BALDWIN, Member,
Frank G. Frainier, Post 90 American Legion
Sept. 20, the American Legion, Post 90 had a parking lot sale hoping to raise money for our community projects and services.
So many members and friends donated their goods and their time. The sale was a grand success. A special thanks to the public for supporting us by coming out and buying our goods. You all make this a great community.
See you at the Veterans Day remembrance ceremony in November. Read More
Lujan Grisham Statement On Negotiations Between Smith’s And Employee Union
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on negotiations between the Smith’s Food and Drug grocery chain and its employee union:
“I am deeply concerned about the stalled labor negotiations between Smith’s grocery stores in New Mexico and the employee union – UFCW Local 1564 – representing more than 2,000 workers who continue to work without a new contract.
“New Mexico is struggling to break out of a double-dip recession and it is more important than ever that those who have jobs Read More
Letter to the Editor: Voting Yes Or No On Revision Of Charter Article V, Utilities Question Of Relative Risk
By PAUL D. SMITH
Former member, Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities
Voting yes or no on revision of Charter Article V, Utilities is a question of relative risk.
Advocates for the revision, which substantially increases political control by the County Council over the Board of Public Utilities, cite legal opinions that Los Alamos County and its taxpayers are ultimately liable for acts of malfeasance by both the Board of Public Utilities and the Department of Public Utilities.
Frightening hypothetical situations ranging from default on bonds issued by the Department of Public Utilities Read More
Reflection On Common Imperfection Sunday At Unitarian Church
CHURCH News:
This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. John Cullinan of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos will reflect on common imperfection and the need for forgiveness as people “Begin Again in Love.”
The choir sings songs of the Jewish High Holy Days, including “Esah Enai,” a setting of Psalm 121. The church’s community forum begins at 9 a.m., followed at 9:30 a.m. with children’s religious education.
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is a congregation that welcomes people of diverse beliefs who share a common vision of a fair, just planet where all people are valued. Whoever you are, wherever Read More
Meet Dean Carstens Participating In 2014 Los Alamos Artists Studio Tour
Las Trampas Church on N.M. 76 in Taos County. Photo by Dean Carstens
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 Dean Carstens:
I first discovered the wonders of the black and white darkroom when I was 13, attending a church camp near Silver City. Over the next Read More
Annual Ruby K’s Yum Run Set For Nov. 1
2013 Yum Run. Courtesy/Ruby K’sIHM Hosts Vatican International Exhibition: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World
Courtesy/IHM
IHM News:
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos invites the community to join them as they host the Vatican International Exhibition of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World this weekend.
The local Exhibition includes up to 60 of the Eucharistic Miracles, and will be presented to the Northern New Mexico Community, Oct. 4-6, in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome.
Vatican International Exhibition of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World
- Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-9 p.m.;
- Sunday, Oct. 5 from 10
Pet of the Week: Maddie the Cat
Maddie is an 11-year-old cat waiting to be adopted at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Maddie is an 11-year-old, declawed cat who was surrendered when her owner’s health prevented her from keeping her.
Maddie has some Abysinnian in her, because she has a gorgeous red tint to her coat and she absolutely loves to be petted, just be careful because she starts drooling when she’s happy. She would make a wonderful companion to someone looking for a mature, social cat.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable Read More
Laura McClellan Best Predictor In Tuesday’s Pace Race
ACRR News:
Thirty-two runners and walkers enjoyed a beautiful evening jaunt on one mile or three mile courses on Barranca Mesa and in Bayo Canyon.
Laura McClellan was the best predictor for the long course, on which runners ran around Barranca Mesa Elementary School and then down the horse trail into Bayo Canyon to the point and back Gonzales Road to Barranca School. She was off her prediction by just 8 seconds over the three miles.
Nikol Strother was the second best predictor at 11 seconds off and was the first female finisher of the three mile course with a time of 22:20. Ted Romero was the third best Read More
SFI: ‘Darwinian Approach To Complexity, Evolutionary Transitions In Individuality In Volvocine Green Algae’
Richard Michod
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute will host a Colloquium, “A Darwinian Approach to Complexity, Evolutionary Transitions in Individuality in the Volvocine Green Algae” with Richard Michod of the University of Arizona at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Noyce Conference Room at SFI, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe. The SFI host is Eric Libby.
Abstract. Individuality is a complex trait, yet a series of stages each advantageous in itself can be shown to exist allowing evolution to get from unicellular individuals to multicellular individuals. We consider several of the key stages Read More