Los Alamos ScienceFest Events Calendar
Scene from ScienceFest 2013. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
LA MainStreet News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest has expanded to a full week of mind-blowing demonstrations, interactive activities, art, discussions for inquisitive minds of all ages, Sept. 5-13 in Los Alamos, and the majority of events are free.
Two highly anticipated special events are new to Los Alamos ScienceFest this year:
- RocketDay, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 will take off in White Rock with the launch of 220 model rockets over a period of a few hours. The event, sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory and Boeing, will include
Flapjacks With All The Trimmings At Cowboy Breakfast Sept. 7
Meet the Folks Behind Mendez Produce
Co-owner Trinidad Mendez of Mendez Produce. Courtesy photo
LAFM News:
Trinadad and Felicia Mendez have been selling produce at the Los Alamos Farmers Market for eight years.
Their son Luis often helps at the market, but as soon as school starts his mom is back to running the booth alone. She said Luis is always busy with school, football and all the other things going on in his life. He is the youngest of three kids, two boys and a girl. Luis wants to join the USMC, after finishing high school.
Co-owner Felicia Mendez of Mendez Produce. Courtesy photo
The Mendez farm started in the Alcalde Read More
LANL: Secure Computing for the ‘Everyman’
This small device developed at LANL uses the truly random spin of light particles as defined by laws of quantum mechanics to generate a random number for use in a cryptographic key that can be used to securely transmit information between two parties. Quantum key distribution represents a foolproof cryptography method that may now become available to the general public, thanks to a licensing agreement between Los Alamos and Whitewood Encryption Systems, LLC. Los Alamos scientists developed their particular method for quantum cryptography after two decades of rigorous testing inside of Read More
Registration Opens For Pajarito Trail Festival
Erica Baron, last year’s overall 10k winner heads for the finish line. Courtesy photoPAJARITO TRAILS FESTIVAL News:
It’s time to sign up for the 8th annual Pajarito Trail Festival set for Saturday, Oct 4. Registration is available for the 10k and 15 mile races at https:////pajaritotrailfest.com/
Held just as the fall colors arrive, runners will traverse the resplendent Los Alamos singletrack. All runners will circumnavigate the ski hill, climbing their way to the top of Pajarito Mountain for views of the Valles Caldera and the Los Alamos townsite. The race continues down a singletrack Read More
Los Alamos High School Student Masters Tightrope Walking
Wesley Skidmore practices tightrope walking Monday in White Rock. The Los Alamos High School senior explained that he isn’t practicing for a competition but just really enjoys tightrope walking. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Central Avenue Almost Ready For Asphalt
The holes on Central Avenue are covered over and the street is smoothed and nearly ready for new asphalt. Workers are finishing the sidewalks and will begin improvements from 20th Street to Oppenheimer after which asphalt will be applied to the entire strectch of Central Avenue from 15th Street to Oppenheimer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Fire Hydrant Painting Competition Underway
Shi Broadwell hard at work Monday painting a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ library theme on a fire hydrant near Mesa Public Library as part of the competition underway for which the winner will be revealed during ScienceFest. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shi Broadwell concentrates on her design. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shi Broadwell’s design begins to take shape. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Pino Fire Aerial And Hand Ignitions Begin
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The lightning caused Pino Fire, on Santa Fe National Forest’s Jemez Ranger District, is now estimated at 152 acres. The fire is five miles south of N.M. 4 and six miles east of Jemez Springs.
This fire is being managed for resource benefits. Sunday’s fire behavior was the most active seen on this fire, and is accomplishing resource objectives, including fuel reduction, nutrient recycling, forest insect and disease regulation, and watershed protection for Ponderosa and other communities. Smoke production is likely to increase, and will be visible over a much Read More
Food on the Hill: Goat Cheese and Cranberry Appetizers
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comLabor Day Celebrates Union Movement Achievements
First labor Day Parade in New York City in 1882. Courtesy/wikipedia.orgStaff Report
Today is Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, which originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters.
In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages. Read More
Family Strengths Network Spreads Word About Services
Lunch guests listen as FSN Executive Director Susan Mack explains the many services provided by the organization. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
FSN Board Member Jackie Marrast-Simpson explains how citizens can help FSN achieve its goals. Photo by Bonnie J. GordonThe board and staff of Family Strengths Network (FSN) welcomed around 30 guests for lunch and tea Tuesday at FSN’s facility on Diamond Drive.
Guests learned about the programs offered by FSN and heard from parents how FSN has benefited their families.
“We decided to teach people Read More
Los Alamos Artist Elena Yang Displays Work In Santa Fe
Los Alamos artist Elena Yang with her art work. which is on display through September at the Starbuck’s at 106 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe. See more of Yang’s work at www.elenayangartwork.com. Courtesy photo
Art work by Los Alamos artist Elena Yang is on display through September at the Starbuck’s at 106 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe. Courtesy photoourtesy photo
Staff Report:
The work of Los Alamos artist Elena Yang is on display through September at the Starbuck’s at 106 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.
“Art has always occupied a prominent part in my identity
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