Randy Roberts Wins Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt
The Heart of Enchantment quilt winner Randy Roberts. Courtesy/LAP
LAP News:
The Los Alamos Piecemakers held its annual drawing for a Donation Quilt Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s quilt was titled The Heart of Enchantment; it was a bargello design executed in purple and sage green fabrics and backed with a cozy purple flannelette.
More than 1,600 tickets were sold. The winner was Randy Roberts of White Rock, who arrived at the LAP meeting to receive his quilt and a standing ovation from attending guild members – especially delighted to learn that the winners have a particular Read More
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Meets Nov. 7
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities will hold its regular business meeting 9-11 a.m., Nov. 7 at the City of Española Council Chambers, 405 North Paseo de Oñate.
Note, this is a Thursday rather than the Board of Director’s typical Friday morning meeting.
For more information, visit the Regional Coalition website at https:////regionalcoalition.org
Individuals with a disability in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing of the meeting should Read More
SFI Talk: ‘Scaffolding and Entrenchment in the Evolution of Complex Systems’
William Wimsatt. Courtesy/SFI
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) presents a talk by William Wimsatt of University of Chicago and University of Minnesota, “Scaffolding and Entrenchment in the Evolution of Complex Systems,” at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Collins Conference Room at SFI, 1399 Hyde Park Road. The public is welcome to attend and bring a lunch.
Generative entrenchment reflects dependency relations in the development or operation of an adaptive system. Greater entrenchment yields greater conservatism in the evolution of parts or activities of the system because Read More
PEEC Sponsors Chasing Ice at Reel Deal Nov. 3
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Winner of numerous awards, including the Excellence in Cinematography Award: U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, Chasing Ice tells the story of one man’s plight to document evidence of our changing planet by using time-lapse cameras to capture changes in glaciers over several years.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is very pleased to sponsor a special screening of Chasing Ice at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Reel Deal Theater.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to bring this powerful film to Los Alamos,” said Rebecca Shankland, past Read More
Bandelier Volunteer George Best Gives Back
George Best. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
George Best may be retired but he still has a job. Every Monday, he dons a uniform and heads to Bandelier National Monument to work as a volunteer.
Best, 93, provides assistance to the staff at the visitor center, which includes answering questions and greeting visitors as they disembark the shuttle buses. Additionally, Best said he walks the trails to answer questions as well as point out archeological features. He added he also keeps an eye out for anyone who needs help.
Best has a lot of history with Bandelier; he first traveled to the park Read More
Yang: M&M – the kind that leaves a bad taste
M&M – the kind that leaves a bad tasteI am not a fan of chocolate, but an occasional handful of M&Ms is fun. But now contemplate the combination of “Managers & Meetings.” How many of you think that’s fun, tasty, and leaves you wanting more? Even managers themselves often lament the number of meetings they have to attend, with a typical response, “Well … I guess it’s a necessary evil.” The non-managers are usually powerless to eliminate meetings. So it is up to the managers. The problem is that their bar for “necessary” meetings may be too low. Meetings should be the last resort Read More
Governor Announces Programs to Hire Military Veteran Medics and Truck Drivers
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Susana Martinez has announced two efforts to speed up the hiring of National Guard, Reserve, Active Duty service members, and veterans for trucking and EMT jobs in New Mexico. Martinez says her administration is implementing initiatives to expedite the transition of qualified military veterans into jobs in the transportation industry and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs in New Mexico.
Speaking at the New Mexico Patriotic Employer Recognition Luncheon today at the Albuquerque National Guard Armory, the Governor announced details of Heroes to Read More
LAAOR Hosts Annual Affiliates Day
From left, Associate Broker Ardy Hafer, 2012 Realtor of the Year Francine Mendoza, Associate Broker Kristin Henderson and LAAOR President Elect Ann Caspersen. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Title Guaranty President Denise Terrazas, left, with RE/MAX Qualifying Broker/owner Kendra Henning. Title Guaranty is a LAAOR Affiliate. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Stewart Title of Los Alamos President Paula Glover, left, and loan officer Holly Heineman with Marc Martin of Stewart Title Santa Fe Division. Stewart Title of Los Alamos and Santa Fe are LAAOR Affiliates. Read More
Anne Hillerman Carries on Father’s Series with New Novel
Anne Hillerman. Photo by Don Strel Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Ofc. Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police are back! Anne Hillerman has just published the 19th book in the series made famous by her father, Tony Hillerman, who died five years ago at the age of 83. Her new book, Spiderwoman’s Daughter continues the saga.
Hillerman will be in Los Alamos to talk about her new book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Mesa Public Library. The event is part of the Library’s “Authors Speak Series.” Three students from the Los Alamos Hilltalkers, Emma Lathrop, Benjamin Reidys Read More
Education 101: LAPS Five Year Forecast & Its Implications
Education 101: LAPS Five Year Forecast & Its ImplicationsOn Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Administration presented a five year financial forecast to the Los Alamos School Board. The chief concern represented in their forecast is that declining enrollment from in-district families endangers the breadth and depth of academic programs and services Los Alamos has come to expect. In order to provide the diversity of middle and high school student programs currently available, LAPS needs a total enrollment of at least 3,500 students. Read More
Coyote Spotted on Ridgecrest Avenue
Los Alamos resident Frank Larocque spotted this coyote on Ridgecrest Avenue on a recent afternoon and said that his wife Susan saw him or his buddy following the same route through the neighborhood on a recent morning. Photo by Frank Larocque Read More
Los Alamos Police Collect 353 Pounds of Pills
Pill image. Courtesy/DEA
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris reported that the Los Alamos Police Department collected 353 pounds of prescription drugs at Saturday’s “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” events in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Law enforcement agencies throughout the United Stated participated in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) seventh national event that gives the American public an opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables and kitchen Read More
Cook & Carve at First Baptist Church Oct. 30
Crowd Oohs and Ahhs at Pumpkin Glow Creativity
Los Alamos Arts Council Board Member Deb Huling places candles into pumpkins for the annual Pumpkin Glow, held Saturday night in collaboration with Friday’s Trick or Treat on MainStreet. Sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council, the highly popular event featured hundreds of glowing gourds on the lawn of Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
Photo by Kirsten Laskey
Photo by Kirsten Laskey
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Pumpkin Carving Brings Out Artistic Tendencies
The lawn of Fuller Lodge was filled with pumpkin carvers Saturday morning, all busy creating jack-o-lanterns to light at the evening’s annual Los Alamos Pumpkin Glow, sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council.The event offered 30 free pumpkins, donated by Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, as well as all the necessary tools and designs to create works of art. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
Photo by Kirsten Laskey
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Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Arts and Crafts Fair
Necklace. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
The sisters of Beta Sigma Phi will host their annual arts and crafts fair with more than 55 vendor 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.
Jewelry, clothing, handmade items and holiday decorations will abound, as vendors help the community organization celebrate its 26th year in Los Alamos.
“I always enjoy mingling with long-time neighbors and friends at the craft fair,” Xi Nu member Karen Edwards said. “I can always count on finding unique gifts, while being able to help those in need.”
The Read More
Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital Initiative Promotes Infant Health
Courtesy photo
By KELLY BAER
There has been a big push nationally to promote and support breastfeeding: the Surgeon General’s “A Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding” (2011); the CDC’s annual Breastfeeding Report Card that details each state’s breastfeeding initiation, three and six month rates; The Business Case for Breastfeeding; and a new ad campaign by the Kellogg Foundation to promote breastfeeding, particularly among women of color.
Included in those efforts is the Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital Initiative, established by UNICEF, which Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You For Wowing Our Patrons!
By the Staff at the Fuller Lodge Art CenterStatement from Gov. Susana Martinez
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez issued a statement Saturday night following the shooting of law enforcement officers in Albuquerque. According to reports, a gunman ordered a citizen to call police and when they arrived – he opened fire – wounding two Albuquerque police officers and a Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputy. All three law enforcement officers were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The gunman died at the scene.
Governor’s statement:
“I spoke tonight to Chief Banks and Sheriff Houston to offer my unwavering Read More
Los Alamos Launches 20 New Businesses Since June
Staff Report
Los Alamos County has issued 20 new business licenses since June:
SCRIBBLE WORKS, LLC
ALMOND CONSULTANTS, LLC
CATENA COMICS
DAN JUDGE, LLC
QUIVIRA CLEANING
ROBERT Read More