Chamisa Elementary Presents ‘Raise the Roof’ Family Literacy Event
The staff of Chamisa Elementary School prepares to ‘Raise the Roof’ at their family literacy event Thursday. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Chamisa Elementary School presents “Raise the Roof,” a free interactive, audience-participation literacy event for families of pre-kinder through third grade children 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at Chamisa.
Evening events include a book swap and pizza dinner at 5-6 p.m., followed by an engaging family literacy show from 6-7 p.m. Staff will present skits and call up student volunteers to show parents how to do their literacy activities Read More
2014 QNM Learning Summit Dates and Venue Announced
QNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Quality New Mexico’s 2014 Learning Summit will be held April 16-17 at Isleta Resort. The learning program will include keynotes and featured speakers who’ll share “best management practices” on leadership; strategic planning; customer and workforce engagement; measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; and effective and efficient operations.”
In addition, recipients of the 2013 NM Performance Excellence Awards” will be recognized. Learning Summit sponsorship opportunities are available at www.qualitynewmexico.org or by calling Read More
Author Will Speak on New Mexico’s Contributions to Space Travel
Author Loretta Hall
HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
New Mexico has the longest continuous record in the nation of research to make space travel possible. In a Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture, author Loretta Hall will describe crucial contributions to manned spaceflight made by scientists, engineers and assorted adventurers, beginning with Robert Goddard’s arrival in Roswell in 1930. The free lecture is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.12 at Fuller Lodge.
In subsequent decades, creative and courageous researchers working in this state refined rocketry and resolved other potential impediments Read More
Comments Sought On State Transportation Improvement Program
NMTD News:
SANTA FE ─ The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s second amendmentto the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program.
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).
The NMDOT has posted the 2014-2017 STIP amendment on the internet asking for public comment until Dec. 5. In addition, NMDOT will be soliciting Read More
Girl’s Fusion Volleyball Holds Parent Information Meeting
NNMFV News:
Northern New Mexico Fusion Volleyball, a girls’ Junior Olympic Volleyball program, will hold a Parent Information meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Mesa Public Library, in Meeting Room1. There will be a short presentation, with information materials available and an opportunity to speak with club representatives and coaches.
Fusion is a non-profit organization sanctioned by the U.S.A. Volleyball organization, offering competitive volleyball opportunities for girls ages 11-17. The program offers smaller teams, select coaching and highly competitive play. Read More
Fitness Column: Exercise to Reduce Stress
Fitness ColumnNo matter who you are, you have no doubt experienced stress at some point during your life. The majority of Americans say they face at least a moderate level of stress most every week. Nearly nine out of 10 people report having experienced high levels of stress at some time.
The American Institute of Stress estimates that 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress related disorders. Additionally, 95 million people in this country take some form of medication for a stress related problem each week.
People who suffer from stress have higher Read More
Chamber Facilitates Two Workshops Thursday
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is facilitating two workshops Thursday, Nov. 7 at UNM-Los Alamos in the Lecture Hall in the Student Center, Bldg. 2.
From 8-9:30 a.m., there will be a presentation about the Affordable Care Act and its options and requirements for employers, Health Insurance Exchange and the SHOP program for employers. The presenter is Steve Morgan, who has extensive experience in the insurance industry.
This is a Business Breakfast, and is open to all employers, whether they are Chamber members or not, free of charge. The event is sponsored by the Association Read More
Omega Laser Facility Completes Record 25,000 Experiments
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Tuesday, that the Omega Laser Facility, a national user facility for NNSA that is located at and operated by the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) in Rochester, N.Y., recently conducted its 25,000th experiment to create and study extreme states of matter.
“The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics plays an important role in advancing NNSA’s national security missions. It has made significant contributions to the Stockpile Stewardship Program,” Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Birds in the Sun
Dogs, geese and turkey enjoy the sun near the woodpile at Cary Neeper’s house. Courtesy photoIt’s been beautiful lately here in New Mexico. The skies are their usual deep blue, and the sun is warm. Lucy, Bobbi and the gang hang out with the dogs near the south fence by the back porch, where the sun rides over them all day—evidence for a certain survival instinct, an ancient wisdom emerging in the birds.
Chickens are very hard to defend against chicken hawks. Cooper Hawks is the actual name and their Read More
Location Change for Information Day for Discovery Day 2014
Pajarito Brewpub Celebrates First Anniversary
Pajarito Brewpub owners, from left, Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler and Dorota and Pawel Listwan celebrated the first anniversary of the Brewpub Saturday night. Photo by Katie Stavert of Los Alamos Business Assistance ServicesOBITUARY: Fidel Lee Gutierrez Nov. 3, 1962–Nov. 3, 2013
FIDEL LEE GUTIERREZ Nov. 3, 1962–Nov. 3, 2013
Fidel Lee Gutierrez, 51, of Santa Fe , New Mexico passed away peacefully on his birthday, Nov. 3, 2013, in his home after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was a beloved son; husband, brother, uncle, friend, banker and leader in the community.
Fidel was born in Las Cruces , New Mexico on Nov. 3, 1962. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1980. After attending UNM and UCLA, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from New Mexico State University in 1985.
Fidel is survived by his wife, Gina Imprescia and step-daughters: Melissa
Council Approves Artwork For White Rock
White Rock Implementation Planning Committee Vice Chair Katy Korkos and committee member Steve Foltyn provide backgound to Council on the artwork for White Rock. Print Screen photo 
Council unanimously approve the use of Art in Public Places funds and the APPB’s recommendations for public art in White Rock, including the purchase, delivery, andCouncil Approves $3,225,000 Design-Build Contract For Nature Center
Community & Economic Development Director Anne Laurent briefed Council on the Nature Center projectafter which Council unanimously approved a construction services agreement for the design-build of a Nature Center to Klinger Constructors for $3,225,000 plus applicable gross receipts tax. Print Screen photo
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Council Approves $365,248 to Aid Struggling Commercial Air Service Program
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist presented to Council this evening a commercial air service update and asked for a budget revision of $365,248 to the contract with the County to fund the commercial air service program, which includes $100,000 for associated marketing. Soderquist told Council that during the eight months it has been in service, ridership ‘has dwindled from 600 and something to 200 and something.’ During public comment, David Carroll said, ‘There is a very easy solution to this and that is to get LANL involved.’ Discussion ensued on how to get the Read More
Australian Rotarian’s New Book Has Los Alamos Connections
Rotary District Governor John Kevan from Perth, Australia visited Los Alamos in 2011. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
John Kevan, Rotary District Governor from Perth, Australia visited Los Alamos in May 2011. He made a special point to visit Los Alamos on his way to the Rotary International Convention in New Orleans.
Kevan contacted Los Alamos Rotarian Linda Hull, club secretary at the time, who arranged for Georgia Strickfaden of Buffalo Tours to meet him at the ABQ airport and give him tours of Lamy, Santa Fe, Bandelier and Los Alamos. Kevan was surely the very first Australian to be photographed Read More
Food on the Hill: Panang
This week’s recipe: Panang
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comDirections:
Heat non-stick fry pan on high with one teaspoon of the oil. Flash fry the chicken pieces, one-half batch at a time, just to get some color on the meat. This will not cook the chicken, it Read More
Los Alamos Aquatomics Swimmer Sets State Record!
Ming-Yuan Lo, 8, of the Los Alamos Aquatomics set state record in the 100 yard butterfly Saturday. Courtesy photoGuaje Pines Cemetery Recognized By Wreaths Across America
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ALR News:
The Los Alamos American Legion Riders, working in conjunction with Los Alamos County, are proud to announce that Wreaths Across America has recognized Guaje Pines as a participating cemetery to honor our community’s fallen veterans.
Wreaths Across America is a national program designed to honor fallen veterans of all wars at national, state and local cemeteries. The mission, Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies in December at national cemeteries, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states, Read More
Geoengineering The Climate Would Reduce Vital Rains
Monsoon rainfall wets Beijing streets and passersby in 2011. New research indicates geoengineering to reduce global warming would also reduce average global precipitation. Photo by Sierra F
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although a significant build-up in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere would alter worldwide precipitation patterns, a widely discussed technological approach to reducing future global warming would also interfere with rainfall and snowfall, new research shows.
The international study finds that a massive increase in greenhouse gases and warming of the planet would Read More