Governor Announces Awards to Seven Rural Communities
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that seven rural communities in New Mexico have been awarded technical assistance and services from the newly-created Frontier Communities Initiative.
Signed into law by Martinez in April, the initiative is a community economic development partnership coordinated through the Economic Development Department’s MainStreet Program. The following communities were selected to receive assistance from the Frontier Communities Initiative:
- Carrizozo;
- Columbus;
- Hurley;
- Madrid;
- Historic Route 66 (Moriarity
NMSBIC Meeting Brings Capital Providers to Española
NMSBIC News:
The New Mexico Small Business Investment Corporation (NMSBIC) will host a community meeting to introduce owners of new and expanding businesses to sources of capital and to knowledgeable resources that can help their businesses grow.
The meeting, called Accessing Capital in New Mexico, is open to the public and will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Santa Claran Hotel, Rio Grande Room, 460 N. Riverside Dr. in Española.
New Mexico and Española business-service providers will discuss free and low-cost services, and a panel of representatives from lending organizations Read More
Yang: Lists Are Great; Lists Can Be Constraining: It’s All About How We Use Them
Lists Are Great; Lists Can Be Constraining: It’s All About How We Use ThemAugust signals the end of summer. People take the last chance for vacation, and the pace of life seems to take a couple of notches down … for some. So, I will continue my summer-lite writing for light reading.
I live with lists. I don’t always follow them, but they provide both a compass and a reminder. Somehow, when it comes to management issues, though, I rail against lists.
The “10 best ideas for…,” or “7 ways to…,” or, “5 lessons or secrets…” My least favorite is “6 ways to talk like a leader.” Read More
Freshness Abounds at Thursday’s Farmers Market
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
LA FARMERS MARKET News:
It’s the time of year where most of the crops are in along with the mouth-watering aroma of green chile in the air.
So come by the market Thursday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library parking lot for that green chile aroma and enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts.
What’s at market this week:
Roasted Green Chiles, Grapes ,tomatoes, shishito peppers, lettuce ,arugula, onions, garlic, squash, diakon, garlic scapes, cabbage, squash blossoms, cucumbers, orka ,egg plant, green chile, chile powder, corn decorations, beets, Read More
UNM-LA’s Fire Science Program Increases Training Opportunities for Firefighters
Twelve Los Alamos County Fire Department employees recently earned AAS degrees in Fire Science from UNM-LA including Christopher Bartlett, Colorado Cordova, Gerard Coriz, Jaden Eads, Kevin Kamplain, Aaron McNiff, Colin O’Connell, Allen Quintana, Jeff Saiz, Ben Stone, Jeffrey Wetteland and Glenn Trehern (not picture). At right, LAFD Capt. Joseph Candelaria heads the Fire Science program at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAC
Education has been a cornerstone of Joseph Candelaria’s life for many years. Starting with his first degree, an Associate of Read More
Dr. Steven Squyres to Deliver 43rd Oppenheimer Memorial Lecture Aug. 19
Letter to the Editor: Solution to Open-Air Restaurant Quandary
By BILL SELLERS Flags Lowered at LAPD to Honor Cpl. Alfred Roybal
Flags at the Los Alamos Police Department are lowered to half staff in honor of Cpl. Alfred Roybal who died Thursday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter to the Editor: Retain County Parks Director Position
By MIKE WHEELERLos Alamos parks and open spaces are in the best condition they have ever been. Please consider retaining a Parks Director to replace Dick Mcinyre.
For many years we had no parks director (or landscape architect) and the parks and open spaces looked like it. When the county got serious about our appearance and invested in the parks everything quickly changed.
Today the maintenance is up to date, landscaping is beautiful and trails are popular with both citizens and visitors. Don’t take us back to the bad old days. Continue investing in our future with an organization Read More
Interesting Cloud Spotted Over McDonald’s
An interesting cloud was spotted above McDonald’s on Trinity Drive Saturday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hi Signs at Saturday’s Fair and Rodeo Parade
Executive Director Cedric Page of UNM-LA waves to the judges at the 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Saturday morning on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local attorney George Chandler marches with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos in Saturday’s 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Spectators of all ages lined Central Avenue Saturday morning to watch the annual Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade.
Everything from cars displaying magnetic signs to riders on horseback Read More
Ashley Pond Improvements Taking Shape
The improvements to Ashley Pond Park were beginning to take more substantial shape last week. The project is scheduled for completion in November. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Animal Shelter Report: Week of Aug. 11
Friends of the Shelter Dog Kissing Booth and Mobile Adoption Center at Saturday’s Los Alamos County Fair. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.comSHELTER News:
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets available.
Be sure to check out the website at www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating, and read about popular animals and learn more about special needs animals or cats and dogs currently in foster care. Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and to learn more about all of the adoptable Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 9
2012 rodeo action. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Sponsored by www.fyila.com
County Fair & Rodeo
https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec/Programs/Documents/2013CountyFairBooklet.pdf
Friday, Aug. 9
Pool Tournament 8 a.m. at Betty Ehart Senior Center|
County Fair Exhibits 5-8 p.m. at Mesa Library
Summer Concert 7-10 p.m. at Ashley Pond – James Hyland and the Joint Chiefs
Open Roping 7:30 p.m. at Brewer Arena
Saturday, Aug. 10
Festival & Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond
Arts & Read More
LANB Floats to Top of 2013 Fair & Rodeo Parade!
FIRST PLACE: Los Alamos National Bank best captured the essence of the ‘100 Years of Homesteading’ theme to earn first place in this morning’s 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade held on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Bank takes top honors at parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
SECOND PLACE: Los Alamos First Robotics garnered second place in today’s parade with its ‘Hi-Tech Covered Wagon’ creativity. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
THIRD PLACE: Read More
County Fair Exhibit Winners Announced
Louis Macinnes, age 11, received the “Horticulture Best of the Best Award” for his broccoli. Courtesy photo
Rachel Frankle, age 13, received the “Creative Arts Best of the Best Award” for her modern art acrylic painting. Courtesy photo
COUNTY EXTENTION News:
This year, four individuals were awarded the “Best of the Best” award, a beautiful hand-crafted plate created by local artist Barbara Yarnell.
Laniece Miller, received the “Fiber Arts Best of the Best Award for her harhanger cross-stitch counted thread needlework technique. Joyce Anderson, received the “Culinary Arts Best of the Best Read More
Los Alamos Father and Daughter Take First in USA Cycling National Championships
Neal Pederson, left, Michelle Pederson, right, of Los Alamos with Aaron Gwin who won the Pro Men’s category and is the fastest and most well know downhill racer in the world. Courtesy photo
Michelle Pederson crossing the finish line. Courtesy photoSPORTS News:
Neal Pederson and his daughter, Michelle Pederson of Los Alamos were both winners in their age categories at the USA National Championships Downhill Mountain Bike race last Sunday in Angel Fire.
Michele won the junior women’s 15-18 race and Neal did the same in the men’s 45-49 event.
Michelle bested her field by more than two minutes Read More
Sustainability Tip: Turn Off Your Lights on the Way Out
Weekly Sustainability Tip:
Turn Off Your Lights on the Way Out
The average cost of an electricity bill for a household is $110.14, 13 percent of that amount is used on lighting.
Don’t waste electricity and money, hit the lights on your way out.
Turning off the lights when you leave the room saves you money and helps the environment.
Art Goes Outdoors with PEEC’s ‘Plein Air’ Class
PEEC News:
Whether you consider yourself an artist, or you’ve never picked up a paint brush, the upcoming Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) “Plein Air” class will allow you to explore outdoor surroundings through art.
Dorothy Hoard will lead the “Plein Air” (outdoor) art session on Friday, Aug. 23. Participants should meet at 9:30 a.m. at PEEC to carpool, or at 10 a.m. at the Cerro Grande Trailhead on N.M. 4.
The area that the group will visit is an open forest with aspen and ponderosa trees and a nice collection of wildflowers. Hoard will give instructions on how to draw flowers, or Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Beginning Music – Continuing Music
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Beginning Music – Continuing MusicSummer has near flown and lo and behold the school year is upon us. For many students that means “do I start band or orchestra?” and/or “do I continue with band or orchestra?” It turns out the answer to one is the answer to the other.
After lo these many years I’ve figured out that if you live long enough, you will use everything you ever learned about anything. There comes a time when one can look at where one is and, looking back a bit, ask, “Wow, who knew?” It Read More