ADA Glitch Postpones Voting Machine Certification
A glich was encountered in the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) machines during Friday’s certification and preparation of the Absentee and Election Day Voting Machines at the County Clerk Warehouse. The machines are rescheduled to be officially certified next week. Attending Friday’s event, from left, Deputy Clerk Jocelyn Warner, Republican Bill McKerley who is running for County Council, local Democrat and former County Councilor Michael Wheeler, Bureau of Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, Board of Public Utilities member Read More
OBITUARY: Janice Noreen Miller Aug. 21, 1939 – Aug. 4, 2014
JANICE NOREEN MILLER Aug. 21, 1939 – Aug. 4, 2014
Janice Noreen Miller died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, in Ft. Collins, Colo. Janice died while in hospice care for metastatic breast cancer at the home of her daughter, Mara Miller. Janice donated her body to the University of Colorado in Denver for medical research.
Janice was born at home in Norman, Oklahoma, to Roy Virgil and Eva Geraldine Miller on August 21, 1939. Janice was the sixth child of seven. She is survived by her two older sisters Donna Mears of Friona, Texas and Linda Tims of Sunray, Texas, along with sisters-in-law, Glenda Miller of Denton, Read More
Beer Co-op Celebrates And Dedicates Its New Home
The Los Alamos Beer Co-op held a celebration and building dedication Friday at their new home in Central Park Square. The former Canyon Bar & Grill is being remodeled to house the Beer Co-op’s new taproom. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/laailypost.com
Higher Ground plays Friday evening for the Beer Co-op celebration crowd. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/laailypost.com
Partiers raise a glass at Friday’s Beer Co-op event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/laailypost.comFuller Lodge Art Center Treats Patrons To Carnival Atmosphere At Friday’s ‘Masquerade’ Opening
A visitor checks out the art on display at Friday’s opening of ‘Masquerade’ at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artists mingle with guests at Friday’s opening of ‘Masquerade.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artists participating in the Los Alamos Artist Studio Tours Oct. 11-12 pose at their table display during Friday’s opening of ‘Masquerade’ at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Gilbert Candelaria discusses his Rose Chocolatier Grand Opening Draws Crowd
A crowd eager to taste delectable samples turned out for Friday’s grand opening of Rose Chocolatier at 991 Central Ave. Owner Marguerite McClay, left, opened the chocolate shop last summer. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Louisa Gilani, left, chats with Los Alamos author Inez Ross. Gilani’s work is being displayed on the walls of Rose Chocolatier. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLetter to the Editor: Charter Change Poorly Thought Out
By ROBERT (BUCK) MONDAY
Rio Rancho
I read with great interest the proposed changes to Article V of the Los Alamos Charter, which rewrites the existing Article V regarding the Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Of course the initial question is why is something being “fixed” when it’s not broken? Full disclosure. I was the utilities manager in Los Alamos for more than five years from 2003 to 2008 and have been a utilities manager in both Gallup and Las Cruces. Which begs another question. Neither I, nor at least one other past utilities manager were contacted regarding this Charter change. Odd! Read More
CIR Presents How Did We Get Here: The ‘New Russia’
Ambassador Jack F. Matlock
CIR News:
Do you wish you knew more about why Russia has annexed Crimea and destabilized Eastern Ukraine and what should the West do about it? You have the perfect opportunity in Santa Fe to learn the answers to these and many other questions regarding the complex and evolving situation between Ukraine and Russia. This will be the focus of the Santa Fe Council on International Relations’ fall International Lecture Series.
The series begins with a the talk How Did We Get Here: The “New Russia” by Ambassador Jack F. Matlock, Jr. Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich And Sierra Club Endorse House Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
POLITICAL News:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club have endorsed Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard for re-election to House District 43 in the Nov. 4 General Election.
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
“Representative Garcia Richard has been a strong ally for New Mexico,” Heinrich said. “Her commitment to conservation and her constituents is unwavering, and New Mexico is stronger with her in the Round House.”
The Sierra Club’s local Pajarito Group describes Garcia Richard as a consistent Read More
Santa Fe Concorso Runs Through Sunday
Courtesy/SFC
SFC News:
Santa Fe Concorso, the southwest’s premier automotive gathering, is underway on the grounds of The Club at Las Campanas in Santa Fe, and features the cars of Maserati and OSCA and legends of the Brickyard.
The Concorso’s signature tour for entrants starts at the Santa Fe Plaza this morning and travels a route of stunning vistas to the sleepy western town of Cerrillos where entrants will be treated to a barbecue lunch before continuing to The Club at Las Campanas where the cars will be placed on the fairway for Sunday’s Concorso. Great driving and great food are Read More
Local Graphic Designer Inspired By World Travel
Brenda Fleming
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
As a student, Brenda Fleming was in Paris, studying the cuneiform writings from ancient Mesopotamia. Later she visited the Louvre and was delighted to see a huge exhibit on Mesopotamia.
Later, she went for a stroll and saw a beautiful Russian Orthodox Church, and L’ Orangerie Museum, where Monet’s lily pad paintings fill the entire wall, floor to ceiling, of the gallery.
At the time, Fleming was studying foreign languages at New Mexico State University. She didn’t know that she would go on to own a graphic design firm, but her world travel was her biggest inspiration Read More
Extract Your Own DNA Oct. 4
Girls show off their DNA necklaces at the Biodidact booth during this year’s ScienceFest. Courtesy photo
BIODIDACT News:
After the success of the “Extract Your Own DNA” event during this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest, Biodidact is offering kids, their parents, teachers and curious adults, another opportunity to have fun extracting their own DNA.
There will be two sessions: 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Diamond Mix in the very back of the Pueblo Complex (1900 Diamond Dr.), for another chance to learn about DNA and how to extract one’s own.
Fifty more DNA necklaces Read More
SFI Seminar: ‘Taming Complexity of Electricity-Cascading Failures and Statistical Early Warning’
Paul Hines
SFI News:
Paul Hines from the University of Vermont will present a seminar at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Collins Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute at 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
The event is free and open to the public. Those attending are invited to bring their lunch. The SFI host is Jennifer Dunne.
Abstract. Electric Energy is critical to modern society, but the networks from which most cities get their power are sometimes surprisingly fragile. Small disturbances can spread to create massive blackouts with serious social consequences.
This talk Read More
October Lunch With A Leader Features Kurt Steinhaus
Kurt Steinhaus
LWV News:
The October Lunch with a Leader, presented by the League of Women Voters and open to the community, is at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Mesa Public Library.
The speaker is Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, director of Community Programs at Los Alamos National Laboratory. His topic will be education and workforce development.
Steinhaus’ work is focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, technical assistance for small businesses and helping entrepreneurs start new companies, and partnering with non-profit organizations to advance their strategic Read More
Ted Romero Best Predictor In This Week’s Pace Race
Pace Racers run down the street on North Mesa. Courtesy photo
ACRR News:
Ted Romero was only 2 seconds off his predicted time and was the top finisher with a time of 19:50 on the 3-mile course in the weekly pace race held on North Mesa.
David Kratzer recorded a 3-second error. Jennifer Reglien had an 18 second differential, followed by Burton Krohn at 30 seconds off.
On the 1-mile course, Rao Garimella was the fastest finisher. The top female was Lauraine Maness. The fastest female finisher on the 3-mile course was Nikol Strother with a time of 20:02.
The next pace race is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Read More
Pet of the Week: Tinky the Chihuahua
Tinky the Chihuahua
SHELTER News:
Tinky is a young female Chihuahua with big ears and a delicate build. She was surrendered because her owners couldn’t keep two dogs in their rental home.
Tinky is about a year old and very shy around people, but she’s good with other dogs. Sunshine and a nice warm blanket make for an ideal place for her. She needs to go to a home with no small children.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see the Petfinder website for photos here. For information about volunteering,
New Mexico History Museum Unveils October Events
New Mexico History Museum in downtown Santa Fe. Courtesy photoDOE Secretary Hosts Schlesinger Medal Ceremony And Energy Security Symposium Wednesday
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will kick off Energy Action Month Wednesday, Oct. 1 and mark the 37th anniversary of the Department’s formal opening by hosting the first Schlesinger Medal Ceremony and Symposium on Energy Security.
The Secretary will make keynote remarks and present a new medal to an individual whose contributions have advanced our understanding of threats, opportunities, and policy choices impacting the energy security interests of the United States. Following the medal ceremony, two distinguished panels will Read More
Los Alamos Swimmer Selected For Session At Olympic Training Center
LAHS junior Sarah Lott touches the catwalk on the rope climb challenge at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado while her teammates watch below. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos swimmer Sarah Lott, left, with her teammatesfrom New Mexico show off their athlete credentials. Courtesy photoSPORTS News:
Sarah Lott, a junior at Los Alamos High School and 2014 New Mexico High School champion in the 100 Free, was selected to attend a three-day training trip recently at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., with 22 of her teammates from Charger Aquatics (main team) in Albuquerque. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Charter Change Would Hurt Utility Customers
By LAWRY MANNAll those who have served on both the Utilities Board and the County Council – and have seen the relationship between them from both sides – feel strongly that the proposed change in the Charter would be damaging both to Utility users and county citizens in general.
I have been overseeing or watching Utilities Department operations for more than 30 years. My experience during the 10 years I spent on the County Council and my 10 years on the Utilities Board make me believe that the present charter affecting utilities has worked Read More
Valles Caldera Board Votes To Continue Appropriations
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP
VCNP News:
The Valles Caldera Trust Board of Trustees last night informed the public that it plans to submit a recommendation to Congress for continued federal appropriations to fund management and operations of the Preserve through 2020.
While the Trust is on track to reach financial self-sustainability of its public programming by 2015, the Board believes there are inherent government functions that will require continued federal funding. Those functions include compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws, forest Read More