DNA Subject of Genealogical Association Talk
LAGA News:
The Los Alamos Genealogical Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Mesa Public Library.
The speaker will be Irma Holtkamp and her topic will be “Ancestry DNA Update.” Read More
Auditions for Disney 101 Dalmations KIDS Jan. 11
ACCT News:
The Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT) announces auditions for ACCT II Disney 101 Dalmations KIDS. ACCT II auditions are open to 3rd and 4th grade students from Los Alamos and White Rock. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and auditions begin at 2 p.m. in the Pinon Elementary School Gym Saturday, Jan. 11.
All 3rd and 4thgrade students who audition for 101 Dalmations are welcome to participate if they can commit to the nine-week rehearsal schedule 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14 in the music room at Pinon School in White Rock and two performances Read More
2013 Year of Important Accomplishments, Improvements for NNSA
NNSA Washington, D.C. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As 2014 begins, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released a list of some of its most important accomplishments and improvements over the past year. NNSA reached significant milestones in the areas of nonproliferation and counterterrorism, made a host of significant achievements through its work with the United States’ nuclear weapons stockpile, and saw improved operations throughout the complex.
“In 2013, even with a challenging budget situation, NNSA’s successes ensured that the United States’ Read More
Lujan Grisham Urges Renewal of Federal Unemployment Insurance
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, N.M.-01 continues to urge Congress to renew federal unemployment insurance following a report finding that the expiration of the program on Dec. 28 has already cost the New Mexico economy more than $1.7 million.
The analysis, prepared by the House Ways and Means Committee Democrats, spells out how much federal funding each state is going without in the first week since the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program expired.
In New Mexico, 6,000 jobseekers lost an Read More
How the Hen House Turns: The Power of Imprinting
How the Hen House Turns: The Power of ImprintingI’m thinking of new beginnings as the new year begins. It’s been almost four years now, since Gwendolyn hen was a chick, raised in our human house during a nasty cold spring, thus imprinted with me as her mother hen.
She still climbs onto my lap whenever I perch on the bench beside the stock tank. She’ll accept a snuggle under my jacket and holds still for several minutes—a rare event in the life of most chickens—then she gets bored and hops off to peck around in the yard for the rest of the morning.
Such imprinting Read More
Tickets on Sale for Dessert Dances
COUNTY News:
The annual Valentine’s Dessert Dances at Fuller Lodge will take place as follows:
- The Mother/Son Event is Wednesday, Feb. 5;
- The Daddy/Daughter Event is Thursday, Feb. 6; and
- The Family Dance is Wednesday Feb. 12.
The cost for the event is $16 per couple, $8 for each additional child and $30 per family (includes two adults and two children.) For more information, visit https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec or contact the Recreation Office at (505) 662-8170. Read More
New Year’s Resolution: Save for College in 2014, Borrow Less in Future
Secretary of Higher Education Jose Garcia
STATE News:
- NM Higher Education Secretary encourages parents to invest in children’s future through state 529 college savings plan
SANTA FE – As a new year begins, Secretary of Higher Education Jose Garcia is encouraging parents to make their New Year’s resolution count – by opening a state 529 college savings plan and investing in their kids’ future.
“So many students have to grapple with crushing debt from their student loans. But it doesn’t have to be that way,” Garcia said. “As a parent, you can save your children a whole lot of problems by investing Read More
Thursday’s Win Brings LAHS Girls Basketball Season Record to 6-6
TOPPER News:Thursday’s 55-39 win against West Las Vegas brings the Hilltopper Girls basketball season record to 6-6.
The team played a solid game overall, leading from start to finish against West Las Vegas. West Las Vegas pulled within 2 points at the beginning of the 3rd quarter before the Hilltoppers pulled away for good.
Volunteer Bob Dryja Helps PEEC Share the Outdoors
PEEC volunteer Bob Dryja. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Bob Dryja has been volunteering at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for the last 12 years, first with some of the children’s programs, and more recently as a board member, although he still volunteers to help out with field trips and such. Dryja always has a smile on his face, a joke to tell, and he is always willing to lend a hand. PEEC sat down with Dryja to learn more about him.
PEEC:How did you get involved with PEEC?
B.D.: Oh that goes back almost 12 years. Michele Altherr was looking for people to help with LEAP (Living Read More
Last Skating Lesson Session Begins Next Week
COUNTY News:
The last session of ice skating lessons at the Los Alamos Ice Rink begin the week of Jan. 6.
Contact the Ice Rink at 505-662-4500 or visit the website at www.losalamosnm.us/rec for additional information. Read More
iShop Project Wins Award From LANL CPO
Vangie Trujillo, center, of Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Programs Office presents a $500 check to members of the winning crowdfunding project iShop during final project presentations at UNM-LA in December. From left, project member Katy Korkos, Professor Nick Seet, Trujillo, Yoko Suzuki and Brandon Cordova. iShop is an initiative to promote local shopping. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Yoko Suzuki, Katy Korkos and Brandon Cordova present their project at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Product developer Gary Xie presents his hands Read More
Historical Society Presents Biosecurity Talk
Dr. Elizabeth Hong-Geller
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
Dr. Elizabeth Hong-Geller will present a talk titled “Our Biosecurity Mission: From Radiation Biology to the Plague” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. The talk is part of the Los Alamos Historical Society lecture series “Frontiers.”
Biology research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) started with the study of radiation effects on living systems. In the last 50 years, innovation in biology has driven scientific discoveries in animal research, flow cytometry, the Human Genome Project, vaccine development, Read More
Diamondback Fantasy Camp Registration Underway
Governor Unveils Proposals to Aid High Tech Start-ups
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez announced Friday, the latest in a series of proposals designed to attract and develop new research, innovation and high-tech firms in New Mexico.
Specifically, the Governor is proposing to improve the tax treatment of innovation activities by expanding the use of the Angel Investment Credit, allowing for greater private investment in small New Mexico start-ups, and reforming the Technology Jobs Tax Credit and the current, relatively unused Research and Development Small Business Tax Credit to better support Read More
Republican Women Meet Jan. 9
GOP News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold a meeting noon-2 p.m. Jan. 9 at the home of Donna MacDonald in the Ridge Park Condos, 1003 Oppenheimer.
Open parking is in any uncovered, striped slot. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries for charity donations.
For further information, contact Donna MacDonald at 505.662.4001. Read More
Pets of the week: Sierra and Peewee
Sierra and Peewee. Courtesy/Friends of the Shelter
SHELTER NEWS:
Sierra and Peewee are eight-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terriers. They came from a rescue after they were badly attacked in their own home by two larger dogs in the home.
They are recovering from their injuries and are responding very nicely to attention from shelter staff and volunteers. They would like to be adopted together into a quiet home. They are good with adults and older, quiet, gentle children. A gentle dog might be okay with them also.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter and Friends of the Shelter would Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Jan. 3
Sponsored by www.fyila.com
Friday, Jan. 3
Nana’s Naughty Knickers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at Los Alamos Little Theater
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Nana’s Naughty Knickers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at Los Alamos Little Theater
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students and
Down with the Old and Up with the New
Aspen Elementary School is torn down to make way for a new two-story school. Courtesy/LAPS
School Board President Jim Hall chats with Aspen Elementary Principal Kathryn Vandenkieboom. Courtesy/LAPSAs the old year closes and the new year begins, it’s down with the old and up with the new! Such is the case for Aspen Elementary as the old building has been torn down and new structural steel stands in place of the old wooden structure as construction crews go vertical for the new two-story school.
The long Read More
White Rock Capture Operation Snares Two Coyotes
One of two coyotes recently captured during an operation underway near Pinon Elementary School. Photo by DeWayne Williams
Wild Animal Control Los Alamos owner DeWayne Williams, left, oversees his assistants using five-foot catch poles to move a coyote from a snare trap to a transport cage Dec 28. Photo by DeWayne Williams
One of two coyotes captured during an operation underway near Pinon Elementary School is placed in a transport cage Dec. 28. Photo by DeWayne Williams
Two coyotes have been snared and transported away from the area near Pinon Elementary Read More
OBITUARY: Ruth Louise Bull Demuth May 30, 1931–Dec. 27, 2013
RUTH LOUISE BULL DEMUTH May 30, 1931–Dec. 27, 2013
Ruth Louise Bull Demuth died peacefully at home on December 27, 2013 at the age of 82, from Alzheimer’s Disease and its associated complications. She spent the past several years being cared for by Thomas Alfred Sandford, her loving husband of 33 years, and many of her children, grandchildren, friends and caregivers.
Ruth was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 30, 1931 to Verena Elizabeth Miescher Bull and Howard Walworth Bull. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother Richard Fredrick Bull. She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughters Read More