Temporary Barriers Going Up at Ashley Pond Park
COUNTY News:
If warmer weather prevails, residents may see activity around Ashley Pond as early as today to install temporary barriers to the entrances of the boardwalks that were part of the earlier Ashley Pond Park renovations. unveiled last fall.
Renovations to the pond include wetland plantings this spring, which will help delineate the boardwalk and provide a better perspective between the walkway and the pond. However, without the plantings in place at this time, it may be difficult to differentiate the edge of the boardwalks during cold weather when the pond is frozen and covered with Read More
Former ADA and Judge Announces Candidacy for New Mexico Attorney General
Susan Riedel
STATE News:
“New Mexico deserves a strong prosecutor as attorney general,” Riedel said. “I will stand up and fight against those who would prey on the weak and try to take advantage of the public. I will enforce the laws of New Mexico to ensure that dangerous criminals are
TOTH: Does God Answer Prayers?
The Generations Band performs Sunday at Trinity on the Hill. Courtesy photo Do you believe in prayer? Do you struggle when your prayers aren’t answered—or at least, not answered the way you want them to be? If so, you’re not alone—we all struggle with prayer in some way.
Mother Alicia Pope will be talking about this topic in our next service on Jan. 26 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. A free (that’s right—free!) dinner starts us off at 5:15 p.m.; then the service begins at 6:07 p.m. with a live praise-and-worship band and music.
Some people have stopped Read More
Motorcycle Accident Sends Riders to Hospital
Staff Report
A motorcycle driven by a Los Alamos man crashed into a guardrail Saturday evening sending him and his passenger to area hospitals.
According to the police report, Michael McNiel, 37, was driving his 2001 blue Yamaha westbound at 5:35 p.m. on Canyon Road just west of 15th Street and going down grade.
McNiel told police that the rear wheel seemed to slip and he lost control of his motorcycle. The motorcycle hit a guardrail and slid westbound, stopping in the eastbound lane with damage to the vehicle.
The driver and passenger, Diana Serrano, 29, of Epanola, both advised emergency responders Read More
Los Alamos CPAs Lorraine Hartway and Beth Breshears Launch New Partnership
New partners Lorraine Hartway and Beth Breshears of Hartway & Breshears, CPAs, LLC gather with their staff Tuesday in their new offices at 1350 Central Ave., Suite 301. From left, Valerie Idler, Trisha Barks, Yang (Jenny) Jin, William J. (Bill) Whitty, Lorraine Hartway, Shelia Barks, Beth Breshears, Lori Thompson, Verlene Stam and Diana Lincoln (not pictured: John Puckett.) Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comNew year, new business, new location … Lorraine Hartway, CPA, LLC of Los Alamos just became Hartway & Breshears,
Tuesday’s Public Meeting on New Nature Center Answers Many Questions
Architect Matt Ackerman of Catalyst Architecture, LLC briefs the audience on the latest details of the new Nature Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Nature Center Project Manager Steve Huebner explains that the building was moved around quite a lot to find the ‘sweet spot … where it belonged.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Architect Matt Ackerman, kneeling, traveled from his headquarters in Prescott, Ariz., to join Project Manager Steve Huebner at Tuesday’s public meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Test Drive a Class at Karen Wray Fine Art Saturday
Karen Wray in her new studio at 166 East Gate Dr. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comKaren Wray Fine Art has a new home at 166 East Gate Dr. in Los Alamos. Wray closed her Gallery on Central Avenue in October. “It was just not economically viable,” Wray said. “The number of art buyers in town is too small and tourism just isn’t off the ground yet.”
Student works on oil painting in Karen Wray art class. Courtesy/Karen Wray Fine Art
Wray decided to change direction and move away from the retail side to a space where she could offer her popular classes and have
Los Alamos Golf Course Featured in ‘Wide Open Fairways’
‘Wide Open Fairways’ by Bradley S. Klein includes the Los Alamos Municipal Golf Course. Courtesy photo
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos Golf Course is one of six courses featured in Bradley S. Klein’s “Wide Open Fairways: A Journey Across the landscapes of Modern Golf.”
Klein is architecture editor of “Golfweek” magazine and runs its national golf course rating system. In the course of writing the book, Klein visited courses in locales ranging from The Bronx to North Dakota.
Klein visited Los Alamos in 2011 just two days after residents were allowed to return to town following the Las Read More
Jobs; Education Top State of the State Address
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez delivers her annual State of the State Address Tuesday afternoon in the House Chambers saying, “I believe our focus must be on two of the most pressing issues – jobs and education.” PrintScreen photo/ladailypost.com
The New Mexico House of Representatives Chamber in Santa Fe is filled to capacity during Tuesday’s opening of the 30-day Legislative Session. PrintScreen photo/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE—The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered by Gov. Susana Read More
Los Alamos Swimmer Breaks Long-standing Record
From left, Coach Stu Corliss, record setter Sarah Lott, Coach Sarah Blom and Coach Richard Keyser. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School sophomore Sarah Lott successfully claimed the longest standing record (almost 28 years) last weekend in the 100 butterfly race at the Academy Invitational meet in Albuquerque.
Sarah Lott. Courtesy photo
Lott’s time of 59.27 seconds beat the previous record of 59.96 seconds held by Amy Henninger since 1986. Lott hopes to continue her streak next month by capturing both the 100 and 200 freestyle records at the New Mexico High School Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
By JIM O’DONNELL
This Friday, Jan. 24, we will be opening Lone Survivor. Sorry you’ve had to wait for it, but as much as we tried, Universal wouldn’t give it to us on the break. As I’ve said before, if it’s a great movie it may take some time but there’s no need to go off the hill. We will bring the films to you.
Also opening this Friday is Nebraska, starring Bruce Dern. It’s directed by Alexander Payne who also directed two of my favorite movies: Sideways and The Descendants.
It opened in a very limited way in four screenings in November, but has gained momentum and praise. Read More
LAPS Receives $100,000 ‘Early College in High School’ Grant
LAPS News:
Gov. Susana Martinez announced that the Los Alamos Public Schools will receive a $100,000 Early College in the High School grant that enables Los Alamos High School students to work on college degrees even as students earn their high school diploma.
In a unique partnership with the UNM-Los Alamos, Los Alamos High School (LAHS)will forge alliances with northern New Mexico’s most important businesses, industries, and universities to provide a 21st Century approach to learning, called Los Alamos High School 2.0.
“Early college high school programs are a critical part of our education Read More
Santa Fe Institute Turns 30
SFI News:
Throughout 2014, the Santa Fe Institute will reflect on its first three decades in which a signature approach to science was born. SFI also is looking ahead to the next 30 years.
As part of the celebration, SFI has launched a new SFI@30 section of its website, where all year stories about SFI’s history, opportunities to share your memories about SFI’s past, and ways you can support the 30th Anniversary Campaign will be displayed.
Visit https:////www.santafe.edu/support/sfi30/ to learn more. Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Efficiency Can Secure the Future
How the Hen House Turns: Efficiency Can Secure the FutureIn his book Anasazi America, David E. Stuart (https:////www.anasaziamerica.com) illustrates the point that when it comes to surviving for the long term, energy efficiency in a society trumps power and growth. The implications for our current addiction to overproduction as an economic panacea are ominous.
A few related thoughts from the Hen House: Chickens are very efficient nibblers. They can spend all day roaming around the yard, pecking at this and that—it’s hard to tell what—and Read More
LAPS Meeting With PED Opens Door for Dialogue
Los Alamos AFT President Ellen Mills addresses the Jan. 14 School Board as President Jim Hall listens. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comAt the Jan.14 School Board Meeting, Board President Jim Hall and Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie reported on a Dec. 20 meeting between Los Alamos School District officials and New Mexico Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera and her staff, and the responses the district has received from the Public Education Department (PED) following that meeting.
Superintendent Gene Schmidt, School Board Read More
Governor to Deliver State of the State Address 1 p.m. Today
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Republican Gov. Susana Martinez will deliver the State of the State address tomorrow at approximately 1 p.m.
- When: Jan. 21, at approximately 1 p.m. (subject to legislative activity)
- Where: New Mexico House of Representatives, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe
Note: The State of the State address will be streamed live online in cooperation with KNME at https:////governor.state.nm.us
Sen. Bill Soules to Outline Democratic Agenda during the Democratic Response to State of the State.
- WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 21 following the State of the State Address
Los Alamos Ram’s Squirt Team Are Champions!
‘We’re Number One!’ The Los Alamos Ram’s Squirt Team won the 2014 Martin Luther King Hockey Tournament. Under the leadership of Coach Chris Jeffery, the team played five games over the Jan. 18, 19 and 20 holiday weekend in Durango, Colo., and won them all. Photo by Karen Young Read More
Los Alamos Native Receives NEA’s 2013-14 Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence
Charles Gerheart
Staff Report
Born and raised in Los Alamos, Charles (Chuck) Gerheart is New Mexico’s recipient of the NEA 2013-14 Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence. He is the son of Don and Jane Gerheart of White Rock who were both band directors for Los Alamos Public Schools.
Gerheart directs the Cobre High School Band and has been recognized for his work with Cobre music students. He began his teaching career in the Clayton Municipal Schools as the director of bands before becoming director of music at Cobre High School. Beginning in 1999, while in his third year of teaching, Gerheart Read More
Registration Opens for Los Alamos Mountaineers’ 2014 Climbing School
Scaling Portrillo. Courtesy/LAM
LA MOUNTAINEERS News:
Time to rock out! Registration is open for the 2014 Climbing School presented by the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
Students in the class will learn all the particulars of climbing equipment, essential knots, rope handling, anchor building and belaying to be able to safely and confidently explore the multitude of quality rock-climbing crags in Northern New Mexico.
The Climbing School includes classroom instruction and outdoors, hands-on opportunities to put into practice what has been taught. Instructors include many of the area’s Read More
Jobs Council Extended for Second Year
Courtesy/LJC
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Legislative Council has voted to extend the ground-breaking work of the Legislative Jobs Council for a second year.
During the interim, the bipartisan group of Legislators and private industry representatives tackled the immense and complex challenge of creating economic base jobs in New Mexico. The work of the Legislative Jobs Council is the most thorough and inclusive job creation planning in state history.
Based on this work, specific legislation will be introduced during the 2014 legislative session with the hopes of creating jobs Read More