County’s First Social Services Manager Featured at Lunch with a Leader Sept. 17
Kimberly Gabaldon
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters Lunch with a Leader is 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Mesa Public Library.
The speaker is Kimberly Gabaldon, Los Alamos County’s first social services manager. She will present a talk on ‘the journey so far’ in developing the Social Services Division.
Gabaldon served as a Native American liaison for the State of New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Division for the last five years before coming to Los Alamos. Prior to that, she served as a policy analyst for the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for the Province of Ontario, Canada. She Read More
Expert on Modern Russia to Present Talk
Dr. Erica Monahan
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos is familiar with frontiers. It is well known for crossing frontiers in science. On the opposite side of the world, Russia is also noted for crossing frontiers and the challenges that entails.
At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mesa Public Library, Russian frontiers will be brought a little closer to Los Alamos. Dr. Erika Monahan, an associate professor at the University of New Mexico will present the talk, “People, Politics and Prospects in the Post-Soviet Peripheries,” which is part of the Los Alamos Historical Society’s lecture series.
During her talk, Read More
Shallow Communication Line Uncovered on 15th Street
Due to uncovering a shallow Century Link communication line, the concrete work on the 15th Street road project scheduled for this past week has been delayed. North Sage at 15th Street remains closed through Tuesday, Sept. 10 to allow fresh concrete to cure. North Oakwood Loop at 15th remains closed through Tuesday, Sept. 10 to allow fresh concrete to cure. Nectar Street at 15th Street is closed for the installation of concrete pavement on the east end of Nectar adjacent to 15th Street. The work zone encompasses the easternmost 75 feet of Nectar. This intersection will reopen no later than Friday, Read More
The Pain Free Athlete: Self-Healing is Within You
Jessica Kisiel
Do you believe you can heal yourself? We hear this phrase often, there are numerous books written on the subject, but is it true? How do you feel when you hear someone say you can heal yourself? Is your first reaction denial – no I can’t – or do you feel empowered to take care of yourself – yes, I can make myself better? Knowing where you stand is an important awareness that may be impacting your ability to recover. If you don’t believe you can heal yourself naturally you probably
IRS Interest Rates Remain Same for Fourth Quarter
IRS News:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1.
The rates will be:
- 3 percent for overpayments [two percent in the case of a corporation];
- 3 percent for underpayments;
- 5 percent for large corporate underpayments; and
- 1/2 percent for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000.
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus Read More
Chihuahuas on the Run from Animal Shelter
Tequila and Bonita are missing from the Animal Shelter. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Two very small Chihuahuas went missing from the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.
The canine duo were last spotted at 195 East Road, across from the shelter. They are skittish, but might come to a gentle person who sits down patiently with some food.
The tan and white Chihuahua is named Tequila and the chocolate Chihuahua is named Bonita. Both are microchipped, but are not wearing collars.
Call the Animal Shelter at 662-8179, Jacinta at (505) 433-8617 Read More
Book Art Exhibit Opens at Mesa Public Library
‘Profound Thought No. 11’ by Selene Sinclair is one of the handmade artist’s books that will make up the exhibit at the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery. Photo by Chuck ChambersThe Mesa Public Library Art Gallery in Los Alamos presents “Expressions in Book Art” Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Wednesday, Oct. 30.
All of the artists are members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group (BAG). They use a wide range of materials and techniques to create the books, including a variety of bindings (accordion, Coptic, longstitch, stab), content (calligraphy, photography, poetry), forms Read More
Public Invited to Reception for Judge Sylvia LaMar
Embroidery Exhibit and Demonstration at Mesa Public Library
EGA News:
Hardanger, Romanian point lace and blackwork are unusual names for beautiful needlework. These and other types of embroidery stitched by members of Pajarito Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) will be displayed Sept. 15-28 in a case in the lobby of Mesa Public Library.
The EGA is a national educational organization dedicated to promoting and preserving needle arts.
The local chapter meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in Gibson Fellowship Hall of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Los Alamos. Each meeting features a program about a stitching technique or project. Read More
Central Labor Council Hosts Labor Day Celebration
Salt of the Earth performs at Labor Day Celebration in Santa Fe. Courtesy photoCLC News:
The Central Labor Council put on a big Labor Day party in Santa Fe to celebrate the contributions labor made to America.
Beginning with making a middle class and including vacation and sick days, then establishing the 40 hour work week, abolishing child labor, and making safe conditions of employment, labor has been a huge group to make America what it is.
Between 300 and 400 people came to the events.The Salt of the Earth sang songs and poetry was read. Kids were able to enjoy face painting, Read More
Fun and Learning Join Hands at Children’s Montessori
Students at Children’s Montessori Pre-school find out about outer space and robots by using classroom materials to learn through play. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A young student takes her turn being the doctor while teacher Shelli Petty plays the patient. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comNow in its 19th year, Children’s Montessori Pre-school offers a morning preschool class 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with extended child care offered 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and children may attend the school three, four or five Read More
Big Band and Renegade Mountain Band Play Final Summer Concert
Members of the Los Alamos Big Band perform at Rover Park in White Rock at Friday’s final Summer Concert of the 2013 series. Local group, Renegade Mountain Band also played the final concert. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Feeling Fit at Co+op Health & Wellness Fair
From left, owners Suzanne and John Wilcox of CrossFit Los Alamos and Mesa Elite Fitness, 278 A DP Road, with fitness trainers Leona Wedgeworth and Nicole Barsic share fitness tips with community members during Saturday’s Health & Wellness Fair at the Los Alamos Co+op Market in the Entrada Business Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Seva Khalsa, right, of Khalsa Acupuncture at 919 Central Ave., discusses health techniques during Saturday’s Fair. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Beverly Neal-Clinton, left, of Access Consciousness, 3780 Read More
LANL Director Links Early STEM Education, National Security at TEDxABQ Talk
LANL Director Charlie McMillan discussed the linkage between national security and early education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) during his presentation Saturday at the TEDxABQ conference at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. McMillan’s presentation also was streamed live at https:////tedxabq.com/livestream/ and on a large screen at the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Community Winds Prepares For Next Big Idea Festival
The Los Alamos Community Winds will perform at 2 p.m., Sept. 14, on the lawn of Fuller Lodge as part of the Next Big Idea Festival. This casual afternoon performance will include musical arrangements by director Ted Vives including James Bond Medley and an original composition called ‘…and they named it Trinity’ inspired by quotations of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner Read More
Sustainability Tip: Green your Commute
Weekly Sustainability Tip:
Green your Commute
Reduce your environmental impact and commuting costs by using Atomic City Transit, biking or carpooling to work.
Atomic City Transit is free and a bus stop is not far from your front door, 91 percent of households are within a quarter mile of a bus stop. Every gallon of gas you save through greening your commute prevents the emission of more than 19 pounds of carbon dioxide.
Make it a priority this next week to take the bus, bike or carpool at least one day to help create a more sustainable Los Alamos County.
Sustainability Tip provided by Read More
UNM-LA Community Education Classes Target History of Science
Los Alamos Gatehouse in the early days of the laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos Community Education will offer two classes in September focusing on the history and popularization of science in Los Alamos.
Heather McClenahan, executive director of the Los Alamos Historical Society, will lead a class in the “History of the Manhattan Project.” The class will cover the compelling story of the individuals, institutions and forces that came together in Los Alamos during the development of the atomic bomb.
“This is a fascinating topic and a great class,” said UNM-LA Read More
Cone Zone: Week of Sept. 8
Non-County Projects of Significance:
Smith’s Marketplace: Contractor Utility Work on Trinity between Knecht and DP Road:
The south eastbound lane on Trinity Drive will be closed between Knecht and DP Road starting Monday, Sept. 9. Expect congestion and plan for delays, especially during the evening commute. Alternate routes are recommended. This work will continue through November 2013.
Smith’s Marketplace: Truck Traffic on NM502 and Trinity Drive Near MariMac
Construction continues through May 2014 at the Marketplace work site south of MariMac Plaza, which means motorists using Read More
IRS Warns Tax Scams Can Happen Anytime
IRS News:
Are you thinking about taxes while you’re enjoying the warm summer months? Not likely … but the IRS wants you to know that scammers ARE thinking about taxes and ways to dupe you out of your money.
Tax scams can happen anytime of the year, not just during tax season. Three common year-round scams are identity theft, phishing and return preparer fraud. These schemes are on the top of the IRS’s “Dirty Dozen” list of scams this year. They’re illegal and can lead to significant penalties and interest, even criminal prosecution.
Here’s more information about these scams that every taxpayer Read More
Sunrise Colors Clouds Over White Rock
The sun colors the clouds in the sky this morning above White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More