Los Alamos Resident to Become U.S. Citizen
STATE News:
Los Alamos resident Victoria Rygh of Honduras will be among the 68 New Mexico residents representing 29 countries who will become U.S. citizens today in Albuquerque.
Rygh has lived in Los Alamos for five years and works at Los Alamos Medical Center.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico will deliver the keynote address for the naturalization ceremony. The ceremony, to be held at the South Broadway Cultural Center, will celebrate the naturalization of these citizens – the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements
Take Responsibility For Your Health Seminar at CrossFit LA Oct. 26
Help Los Alamos Firefighters Fight for a Cure
Local firefighters in ‘fighting for a cure’ t-shirts during last Sunday’s rescue operation in White Rock Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAFD News:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Los Alamos Firefighters are fighting for a cure.
This year, the International Association of Firefighters Local #3279, also known as the Los Alamos Firefighters’ Association, with the support of the Los Alamos County Fire Department will be selling breast cancer awareness t-shirts to donate to the New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque.
IAFF Local #3279 will Read More
UNM-LA Faculty to Attend National Science Foundation Conference
By VINT MILLER Three faculty members from the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, will be attending a National Science Foundation (NSF) conference Oct. 23-25 in Washington, DC.
Dr. Irina Alvestad, Dr. Kate Massengale and Professor Don Davis will be attending ATE@20: Sustaining Success and Advancing Innovation. ATE stands for Advanced Technological Education and is a special grant opportunity offered to two-year schools by the NSF.
Attendees represent two-year colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, four-year colleges and research and development centers Read More
Bradbury Presents Spooktacular High Tech Halloween
BRADBURY News:
The whole family can have a “spooktacular” good time 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the Bradbury Science Museum’s High Tech Halloween. Admission is free and open to everyone.
Some of the most popular demonstrations on cryogenics and robotics along with new interactive shows involving magnets, optics, dry ice bubbles, and much more.
Immerse yourself in adventure tunnels, then make your way over to the creepy crawly critters to get a glimpse at snakes, millipedes, spiders, and even live owls! Read More
White Rock Father and Daughter Compete For Humor Prize
Staff Report
Longtime White Rock resident Lowell Christensen is the author of three stocking stuffer books: Coping With Texas and Other Staggering Feets; Beginning Farming and What Makes a Sheep Tick; and The One-Minute Zillionaire–Achieve Wealth, Fame, and Success in an Instant, Give or Take a Hundred Years. Now he’s hoping to win a prestigious award.
The Robert Benchley Society presents an annual award for humor. The contest is judged by a nationally recognized humorist, and the winner is flown to Boston for a black-tie awards banquet at the Harvard Club. Christensen decided to enter the Read More
Co+op Invites Community to Help Clean Trails
Los Alamos Co+op Market Board of Directors from left, Cecile Hemez, Karen Kendall, Melinda Fuller, Ed Santiago, Gale Zander-Barlow, Nancy Savoia, Tracy McFarland, County Open Space Specialist Craig Martin and newly appointed Co+op Board Member David Fellenz during the trail dedication celebrating the Board’s adoption of the Canyon Rim Trail directly across from the Co+op Market. Courtesy photo
CO+OP News:
The Co+op invites community members to help clean up its adopted trails Saturday, Oct. 26. There are two trail clean-up projects to choose from:
- 9-10:30 a.m. – Canyon Rim Trail Clean-up.
Teacher Book Groups Get Food For Thought
Piñon Elementary School teachers show off the books they’ll be reading thanks to the LAPS Foundation. Courtesy photo
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
Professional Book Groups for Los Alamos Public Schools teachers and instructional assistants are a rewarding and low-cost way for the LAPS Foundation to provide professional development. Two types of professional book groups were considered for funding:
- Educators will examine instructional techniques with the goal of implementing new or refined practices in the classroom or broadening their pedagogical knowledge.
- Educators will select
Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday
KIWANIS News:
Fall is in the air and Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will be hosting its fall Pancake Breakfast for the public 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The pancake breakfast is a long standing Kiwanian tradition and this year will coincide with the Arts and Craft Fair later Saturday afternoon.
The breakfast fare will include pancakes, eggs, sausage links, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Second servings will be available until the food runs out. Tickets may be obtained in advance from any Kiwanian or at the door Saturday morning. Tickets are $6 for adults, Read More
Party With Beer Co-op Halloween Night
Bandelier Has Re-Opened
Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument re-opened at noon Thursday after having been closed by the 16-Day government shutdown. The reopening comes just in time to celebrate Sunday’s National Archeology Day and National Wilderness Day.
“It’s a great time of year to come to the park,” Superintendent Jason Lott said. “The canyon is bright with autumn colors, the weather forecast is calling for a classic New Mexico October day, and it will be a great chance to learn about two of the most important aspects of Bandelier, Read More
LANB Announces New Vice President of Commercial Loans
LANB News:
SANTA FE – Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) has recently hired Michael Padilla, a 25-year banking industry professional, as Vice President of Commercial Loans.
“I am proud to join LANB in supporting local businesses and strengthening the local economy. We offer commercial loans and are eager to visit with our customers about new opportunities to realize their business goals and help them make their dreams a reality,” Padilla said. “I look forward to working with LANB in making this community financially prosperous and a healthy place to live and work.”
Padilla, a native Read More
Donation Funds Purchase of Bethe House on Bathtub Row for Cold War Museum
Clay Perkins, left, accepts the oldest existing key to the Bethe House from John Ruminer. ‘They may have Hans Bethe’s fingerprints on them,’ Rumier said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan, left, and Dorothy and Clay Perkins listen as John Ruminer recounts the history of The Bethe House. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com
Physicist and history buff Clay Perkins’ fascination with things nuclear began at an early age. “I was only 11 years old in 1945 Read More
Money IQ: Why Do I Need Title Insurance?
Money IQ
There is a common question asked of almost every mortgage lender, whether it be a purchase or a refinance. That question is; “why do I need Title Insurance?” To answer that question you first need to understand what title insurance is. Title insurance is an insurance policy or contract issued by a title company to protect the owner as well as the lender against a loss that may arise by reason of a defect in the ownership interest in real property.
In addition, the title insurance company agrees to defend you or the lender in court if there is
Curiosity Confirms Origins of Martian Meteorites
Scientists identified meteorites, such as this one nicknamed ‘Black Beauty,’ as Martian in origin. Courtesy/NASA
Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee Visits Northern New Mexico
Los Alamos County Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith provides an overview of the Los Alamos Smart Grid and Smart House collaboration to the members of the Rural Action Caucus. Photo by Sharon Stover
Rural Action Caucus members learn about the unique history of Los Alamos from the ancient pueblos to the atomic age during the Los Alamos Historic Society Walking Tour. Photo by Sharon StoverMore than 50 elected officials from around the nation attended the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Steering Committee meeting in Santa Fe, Oct. 10-12.
The Rural Read More
Nominations Sought for New Living Treasures
Most recent Los Alamos Living Treasures named in 2013: Lee A. Builta, Rosmarie H. Frederickson and Craig Martin. Photos by Jim Gautier
LIVING TREASURES News:
Do you know someone you think should be a Living Treasure of Los Alamos? Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 30, and a nine-member board will choose three new Treasures, who will be honored at a ceremony in April 2014. Selection of the new Treasures will be based on letters of nomination from the public; letters should include the following information:
- When did the nominee come to Los Alamos?
- In which areas did the nominee make
Enjoy Dinner and Entertainment at Saturday’s American Legion Fundraiser
AMERICAN LEGION News:
On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 American Legion Post 90, Auxiliary Unit 90 will be hosting a fundraiser in support of Auxiliary Charities. Dinner will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary starting at 5:30 p.m. for $6 a plate consisting of New Mexican Fare.
Live entertainment at 7 p.m. will be provided by BAT, a musician and interactive entertainer. BAT honors and entertains Veterans throughout the country. If you have never seen BAT, this may be your only chance this year due to his busy touring schedule.
The American Legion is a national organization created to honor and serve ALL Read More
Prizewinning Student Film Shows Sunday
Courtesy image
Staff Report
Samantha Filer, a 17-year-old homeschooled student from Jemez Springs, received the Best of Festival Award in the statewide Desert Light Film Festival. Filer produced, edited and directed “The Sword of Arundel,” a 56-minute drama with a Lord of the Rings feel.
The film will be shown at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Reel Deal Theater at 2551 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
Filer composed the original piano, Irish whistle, violin score, which took first place in the NM MTNA state composition competition in 2011, and which her younger brother, Nathan, 14, orchestrated into Read More
Hive Brown-Bag Lunch Today
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its normal brown-bag networking lunch starting at about 11:30 a.m. today (late is never a problem) at the Hive, 134 N.M. 4.
After today’s meeting, the Hive will begin holding its meetings in different locations. Watch the announcements each week for the location.
The Hive physical facility is closing and is in the process of selling all of the furniture, equipment and materials. Much has already been sold, but lunch attendees will have an opportunity to look over what is left and purchase the remaining items. What doesn’t find new homes tomorrow Read More