Financial Aid Application Workshop Monday at LAHS
LAHS News:
A representative from the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF) will be at Los Alamos High School to help students and parents complete the Financial Aid Application at the FAFSA Workshop 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 in the MacLab (located in the IMC.)
By attending a FAFSA Workshop and completing the FAFSA, high school seniors will be eligible to enter a drawing for a grant for up to $500.
Parents and students will need to bring several important documents to complete the FAFSA, including a 2013 Federal Income Tax Return, W-2 Forms, birthdate, Social Read More
Skin Care Column: Why Clients Prefer Chemical Peels
Skin Care Column: Why Clients Prefer Chemical PeelsAccording to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, chemical peel sare the second most common non-surgical procedure performed by medical professionals and clinical estheticians today.
This cornerstone of topical treatments offers numerous advantages to the client looking for a non-invasive skin treatment. When chemical peels were introduced more than 50 years ago, the formulations were highly aggressive. Newer chemical peel formulations have evolved into skin-friendly blends that include biocompatible lactic Read More
UNM-LA Board Executive Session Feb. 3
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos will hold a Special Advisory Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 in the Student Center Lecture Hall.
At 5:40 p.m., there will be a vote to close the meeting and proceed to executive session where the Board will hold discussion and determination where appropriate, of limited personnel matters pursuant to section 10-15-1. H (2), NMSA (1978).
At 6:30 p.m., there will be a vote to open the meeting and certification that only those matters described above were discussed in executive session and if necessary, final action with regards to those matters will be taken Read More
James Chrobocinski Announces Candidacy for Los Alamos County Assessor
Owner/Broker James Chrobocinski of Zia Realty Group in his downtown office today announces bid for Los Alamos County Assessor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local businessman James Chrobocinski announced his candidacy for Los Alamos County Assessor during an interview today with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Chrobocinski grew up in Los Alamos but left to live in Corpus Christi, Texas for several years. He returned two years ago and opened Zia Realty Group in downtown Los Alamos, which now has 25 agents and offices in Santa Fe and Espanola.
Volunteers Invited to Los Alamos Little League Meeting 5:30 p.m. Today
LALL News:
Anyone interested in volunteering with the Los Alamos Little League organization is invited to a 5:30 p.m. meeting today at Zia Realty Group, 1475 Ste. 150, at the corner of Central Avenue and 15th Street.
The organization is seeking volunteer coaches as well as board volunteers.
Los Alamos Little League Goal: Our goal is to provide children the opportunity to develop, both physically and socially, as well as learn skills specific to the game of baseball. Little League is an excellent avenue to building self-esteem, introducing and improving teamwork, and allowing all children Read More
Cellist Participates in Classical Flash Mob at LAHS
Cellist Joshua Roman tunes his instrument before playing a short concert during a ‘Classical Flash Mob’ Thursday at Los Alamos High School. The Los Alamos Concert Association will present the New Mexico debut of Roman, performing with pianist Andrius Zlabys at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 24 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Joshua Roman plays a piece by Bach. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Joshua Roman plays a piece by Bach. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Cellist Joshua Roman. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Read More
Marriage License Application Forms Move On Line
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover announced Thursday afternoon that the County Clerk’s office has expanded its public records website to offer marriage license application forms on-line, allowing couples to submit the paperwork needed prior to making a trip to the Clerk’s office to pick up the official document.
“We’re continuously looking for ways to improve our processes,” Stover said, “and we’re excited to make this move to applying electronically for the marriage license application, saving our customers time and offering better Read More
School Board to Discuss Evaluation of Superintendent in Closed Session
LAPS News:
The School Board will hold Special School Board Meetings at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building, Conference Room A (in basement area.)
The agenda items for the Special School Board Meetings will be Pledge of Allegiance, call to order and roll call. Following the roll call, there will be a motion to go into a closed Executive Session in the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building to discuss limited personnel matters, specifically the evaluation of the Superintendent per Section 10-15-1-(H)(2) as allowed Read More
Arden Shakespeare Festival Presents ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’
From left, Micah Linford (Master Ford disguised as Master Brook), Ambrose Ferber (Host of the Garter Tavern) and George Williams (Falstaff) in ‘Merry Wives of Windsor.’ Courtesy photoTheater News:
The Arden Shakespeare Festival returns to Santa Fe from its recent sold out run in New York and great reviews at the Edinburgh Festival to present Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy of seduction, jealousy and revenge, “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
Queen Elizabeth so enjoyed the character of Falstaff in the history plays, she asked Will Shakespeare to write another play about him, he Read More
NMDOT Gears Up for Winter Weather
NMDOT snow removal equipment.
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is responding to the latest round of wintery weather that is moving across New Mexico.
Crews are plowing, salting and cindering portions of Interstates 25 and 40 as well as several other roads in the areas of Mora, Las Vegas and Raton. Workers across the state are closely monitoring the weather and are ready to clear the roads should the need arise.
To get updated road and weather conditions across the state, visit the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s road conditions website, www.nmroads.com Read More
Thursday Saw Light Snow and Cold Temperatures
Following several days of warmer weather, Thursday afternoon heading west on Central Avenue shows light snow coming down. Temperatures were in the low 20s. Today’s forecast: sunny with a high near 45 and 5-10 mph winds from the north. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Matt Walker Wins County Spelling Bee
Winners of the Los Alamos County Spelling Bee from left, third place winner Lidia Appell, first place winner Matt Walker and second place winner Eleanor Henderson. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
A good crowd was on hand to enjoy the Los Alamos County Spelling Bee Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Chamisa Elementary School.
The winner was Matt Walker from Pinon Elementary School. He is a sixth grader who enjoys math and P.E. He also loves to run and play soccer and wants to be a lawyer. Walker will represent Los Alamos at the New Mexico Spelling Bee.
In second place was Eleanor Henderson from Mountain Read More
‘Dr. Dave’ Shares Weird World of General Relativity With Pinon Students
Dr. Dave (Schiferl) and students use crack-the-whip (in slow motion) to demonstrate how moons too close to Saturn can disintegrate to form the rings. Courtesy photoPAC 8 News:
“Dr. Dave” Schiferl explored the “Wonderful, Weird World of General Relativity” with teachers and students at Pinon Elementary School Wednesday, Jan. 15.
The retired Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist and president of the PAC 8 Board of Directors put together the presentation, geared toward elementary school students.
“There are all sorts of weird, beautiful and dangerous things in the world of general Read More
Waffle Breakfast Benefits Troop 222
MASONIC News:
Members of the Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66 invite the community to join them 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 for a Waffle Breakfast to benefit Boy Scout Troop 222.
The breakfast is at the Masonic Lodge, at the corner of 15th Street and Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children (6 and under.) To purchase tickets, contact Travis Moulton at tkmoult@gmail.com.
Troop 222 will send nine boys, along with several leaders, to Philmont Scout Camp June 20. The scouts will hike 60 to 120 miles and participate in activities. The boys are Eric Burnside, Kye Jones, Miroslav Read More
Alicia Solomon and Juanita Madland to Perform ‘Winterreise’
Juanita Madland at a recent performance. Courtesy photo
Alicia Solomon
LAAC News:
Franz Schubert’s Winterreise will be performed as part of the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag Performance Series at noon Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Fuller Lodge. There is no admission charge and the event is open to the public.
This immortal work, Schubert’s intimate confession as he approached death at age 31, contains 22 beautiful and haunting songs. It tells of a man running from a broken heart so desperately, he must leave in the dark of a winter’s night.
Santa Fe Opera mezzo soprano Alicia Solomon sings the piece Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Music Marathon Contributors
Juanita Madland and Rheta MoazzamiThank you to the pianists, jazz performers, foot-stomping blue grass group, colorful folk dancers, violinists, violist, piccolo trumpet master, and some great guitarists, for your outstanding performances Sunday in the Fourth Annual Music Marathon for UNM-LA Scholarships.
Thank you to the citizens of Los Alamos, for supporting this good cause. More than 100 people came to listen and donated approximately $900 to the fund.
Thanks, also, to the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association for paying to have Read More
Miniature Show and Sale at Millicent Rogers Museum
‘Blue Roof, Old Adobe,’ a woodblock print by Angie Coleman. Courtesy/MRM
MRM News:
The Millicent Rogers Museum announces the 12th Annual Miniature Show and Sale featuring 225 of the best artists in Taos County.
The exhibit, which opens with a reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, consists of works in all media that are unique in their scale of being under 10″ x 10″ in size.
Regular participants include Bill Acheff, Valerie Graves, Angie Coleman, Ken Daggett, Peggy Immel, Chris Morel, Ira Lujan, Mary Dolph Wood, Mark Asmus, and David Anderson, just to name a few. Read More
Learn Wet Felt Making with Artist Jo Thompson
Felted hat created by Jo Thompson. Courtesy/Jo ThompsonFLAC News:
Jump into a new hobby that is easy and fun and even utilitarian. Anyone who has ever owned a felted coat or mittens knows how soft and warm they are. Many shaped hats are felt, and nowadays colorful hats that are more freeform are all the rage. Artist Jo Thompson will introduce students to felt making in a one day workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
Felt has been used for producing headwear for many centuries and is perhaps the oldest textile material. Archaeological evidence shows that from very Read More
