Workers Resurface Central Park Square Parking Lot
Workers resurface the parking lot in Central Park Square Sunday. Philip Kunsberg purchased Central Park Square more than 2-and-a-half years ago and implemented a program to ensure his properties and buildings are well maintained and updated on a regular basis. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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YMCA Fencing Class Begins Tuesday, Sept. 2
YMCA News:
The YMCA fencing class starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. The class is for fencers with previous experience.
There will be 30 minutes of combined class drills, followed by 30 minutes of bouting and/or individual instruction. Experienced fencers interested only in bouting should come at 7 p.m. The next beginning fencing class for those with no experience will start in Feburary or March 2015.
For additional information, contact Tom Hill at 505.672.1058. Read More
Ullr Fest 14 At Pajarito Mountain Sept. 20
COMMUNITY News:
Ullr Fest 14 is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Pajarito Mountain. Pajarito’s most popular fall festival features more than a dozen New Mexico craft beers, live music by the Jimmy Stadler Band, a Viking Costume Contest, disc golf and kids activities.
Atomic City bus provides free shuttle service from Sullivan Field and White Rock leaving every 30 minutes.
Activities include:
- New Mexico Brewers Fest noon to 5 p.m.;
- Bike and Hike 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
- Jimmy Stadler Band 2-5 p.m.; and
- Atomic City Transit 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eastern Area Sound Wall Project Nears Completion
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area is nearing completion between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area between Tewa Loop and Airport Road is nearing completion.
A Los Alamos N.M. 502 Noise Study identified a noise mitigation strategy for the area that combines constructing a barrier wall in conjunction with reducing vehicle speed to 35 mph on N.M. 502. After the Read More
Jemez House Holds Bag Days Sept. 3, 5, 6.
JEMEZ HOUSE News:
The Jemez Thrift Shop in White Rock is hold its monthly Bag Days:
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3;
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5; and
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.
On Bag Days, everything a customer can fit into a brown paper bag is $5. Larger items also are discounted.
The Jemez Thrift Shop is at 13 Sherwood Blvd., near Smith’s Food and Drug. Read More
Expert Presents History of Chile in Southwest
Dr. Stephanie Walker in a chile field in southern New Mexico. Courtesy/LAHS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
Chile peppers have a long and rich history in New Mexico, and actually were grown in this area hundreds of years before New Mexico’s statehood.
Dr. Stephanie Walker, Extension Vegetable Specialist from New Mexico State University, will discuss the story of chile in the Southwest from its ancient origins to modern production.
The Los Alamos Historical Society will present “Chile – New Mexico’s Hottest Harvest” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Fuller Lodge.
Walker earned her Bachelor Read More
AHF: A Secrecy Sieve
Courtesy/AEC
AHF News:
In 1944, General Leslie Groves commissioned a history of the Manhattan Project. The Department of Energy has just released the 36-volume, declassified history. There are many interesting stories in the texts, from the science to counterespionage programs. Science blog io9 did a story on the “Manhattan District History,” focusing on the security leaks investigated during the project.
Courtesy/AEC
“Since September 1943, investigations were conducted of more than 1,500 ‘loose talk’ or leakage of information cases Read More
Fox Perches in Tree on Barranca Mesa
This fox perched in a tree in the backyard of a home on Barranca Mesa, off of Tecolote Street. Photo by Robert Wingo
Photo by Robert Wingo Read More
Crisis Underway At Cariños Charter School In Española
Fearing a lock out, teachers, staff and parents stage a sit in beginning Friday and running through the holiday weekend at Cariños Charter School in Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Teachers and supporters at Cariños Charter School in Española are fighting to keep their doors open. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Fearing they will be locked out over the holiday weekend, teachers and staff at Cariños Charter School in Española have staged a sit in, taking shifts to ensure an around the clock presence inside the school.
The school was “red-tagged’
Additional Resources Arriving For Pino Fire
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Today and Monday, more firefighters and equipment will be arriving in Jemez Springs to strengthen the Type 3 Incident Management organization on the Pino Wildfire.
The lightning caused fire, on Santa Fe National Forest’s Jemez Ranger District, is now estimated at 141 acres. The fire is five miles south of N.M. 4 and six miles east of Jemez Springs. The wildfire is being managed for resource benefit.
Saturday, firefighters observed low intensity fire activity. Smoke from this fire is still not significant, but will steadily increase over the holiday weekend. In preparation Read More
White Rock Library Construction Moving Along
Construction on the new White Rock Library is in full swing with the site now cleared, the overhead power-lines removed and foundation work underway. The new library is slated for completion in the spring. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Workers Getting It Done Around Town
A worker generates some smoke on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Landscaping work continues at the corner of Knecht and Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Firefighters test a hydrant at 7th Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Workers dig a hole on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Harkey: Outrunning Modern Tigers
By MICHELLE HARKEYThe complex combination of chemicals released by a stress response inhibits digestion and immune response and increases blood pressure, respiration and blood to the limbs. Read More
NMSA Offers Rare ‘Luted Crucible’ Casting Workshop
An ancient metal casting technique called ‘luted crucible.’ Courtesy/open-source-gallery.org
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) is pleased to announce that its Visual Arts Department will be offering a rare glimpse into the ancient metal casting technique called “luted crucible” through a five-day workshop led by Guest Artist Piers Watson, of Le Village, Larroque, France, through Sept. 12.
The term “luted crucible” refers to the connecting or “luting” of two elements (in this case, the mould that contains the beeswax object to be cast and crucible Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Hundred Foot Journey’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB“The Hundred Foot Journey” is a sweet, visually pleasing film that will make you wish you could enjoy aromas and flavors in movies.
The story is about the Kadam family from Mumbai, India, coming to Europe to escape the political turmoil in which they lost their restaurant as well as the wife and mother of the family. The family consists of Papa, played by Om Puri (The Ghost and the Darkness; Charlie Wilson’s War), Hassan played by Manish Dayal (90210; The Good Wife), Mansur; Mahira,Mukthar and Aisha.
Movie poster for ‘The Hundred Foot Journey.’ Courtesy/Reel Read More
White Rock Rock Gets Colorful Makeover
Someone with an artist flair gives the White Rock rock a colorful new look at the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAAC September Brown Bag Features Jazz Performance By Dr. Marcos Cavalcante
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council announces the opening of the new season of its Brown Bag Performance Series at noon, Sept. 3 at Fuller Lodge.
The first concert of the series features a jazz performance by Dr. Marcos Cavalcante. The LAAC’s Brown Bag concerts showcase local preforming artists and are free and open to the public. Performances are generally the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
Cavalcante is a Brazilian from Bahia who lives in Los Alamos. He has lived in New Mexico since 2007. A guitar player, composer and arranger, he developed his Read More
Los Alamos Scientist To Hike Grand Canyon ‘Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim’ in 22 Hours for Veterans For Justice
Pawel Listwan
NMLA News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Pawel Listwan has always liked a challenge – like leaving his home country of Poland at the age of 19, living, studying and exploring Australia for nearly 20 years and arriving in Los Alamos eight years ago where he settled with his wife Dorota Listwan and their three children.
In November 2012, together with his business partners, Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler and his wife Dorota, they opened the Pajarito Brewpub and Grill, an American-style restaurant and pub.
Now Listwan has set his sights on a new challenge. Listwan Read More
Crowd Packs Art Opening At Convento Gallery
Standing from left, Lori Heimdahl Gibson, Jennifer Heineman and Ann Lumaghi and sitting from left, Sandy Nichols, Kit Keith and Jaye Buros are the artists who comprise Las Mujeres del Valle – Women of the Valley art show, which opened Friday at the Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center Convento Gallery in the Plaza de Española. The exhibition continues through Oct. 3. For information, call 505.500.7126 or director@nnmrac.org or www.nnmrac.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center Board Chair Gabriela Silva, bookkeeper Jennifer Heineman Read More
