Udall: Time to Reform ‘Broken’ Chemical Safety Law
U.S. SENATE News:
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Senate should build on bipartisan agreement and pass law to protect Americans from dangerous chemicals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a hearing of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udal, D-N.M., urged his colleagues to work together to pass major bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from toxic chemicals.
Udall, who chairs the EPW Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health, has been leading a bipartisan effort with Senator David Vitter (R-La.) to update and replace the federal government’s Read More
Is Bandelier the 8th Wonder of the World?
Los Alamos Tennis Club Tournament Results
LATC News:
The Los Alamos Tennis Club held its annual tournament last weekend and at least 40 players participated in the event.
The results of the event are as follows:
- John Park beat Bob Tonelli 6-1, 6-1 in the men’s A singles final. Park is a prior champion from a few years ago.
- Gilbert Ratliff and John Charles won over students Forrest White and George Margevicius in the A men’s doubles final 6-4, 6-3.
- In the B doubles, sisters Gillian and Sidra Hsieh Ratliff edged Joel Williams and Gordon Medford 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
- Jeena Kim beat Debi Croney in the women’s singles final 6-2, 6-1.
Letter to the Editor: Response to “Weak Correlation Between CO2 and Temperature’ …
Response to “Weak Correlation Between CO2 and Temperature Proves Nothing About Causation” by J.G. Beery from Los Alamos.I have to disagree in part with the author, because it presents just a part of the problem.
The CO2 and all the green house effects are based on the relationship between transmission absorption coefficients of the gases in the day light spectrum (light coming from sun) and night spectrum (light emitted by the Earth, mainly in IR), and has a logarithmic variation with partial pressure (concentration) of a gas or composite particles.
The good news observed
Construction Continues on 15th Street Project
Construction on 15th Street continues between Oakwood and Myrtle. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Workers talk over the next step in 15th Street construction project. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comArea Flowers Go Gangbusters Following Monsoons
The current monsoon showers have spurred flowers to go gangbusters around the community. Photo by J.G. Beery
Photo by J.G. Beery
Photo by J.G. Beery
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Kratzer is Top Predictor in Weekly Pace Race
Courtesy photoACRR News:
David Kratzer was only two seconds off his predicted time in the weekly pace race held at Pinon Park in White Rock.
The Watermelon Run attracted more than 30 participants including the Triatomics Youth Group and all ran a fast three-mile course.
Other accurate predictors included Ted Romero who was four seconds off and also was the top finisher in the three mile run with a time of 19:38. Roxana Candia had a six second differential followed by Tom Sandford at 12 seconds off.
Jacob Thompson was the fastest finisher on the one mile course at 6:27 and Reynie Benelli was the best
Fire Restrictions Relaxed Across Los Alamos County Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Fire Department will relax its Fire Restrictions in Los Alamos County effective 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
This relaxation of fire restrictions is based upon:
- Local weather improvement, including:
- Seasonal Monsoon pattern with recent regular rainfall
- Rising humidity values in the weather
- Fuel condition improvements, including:
o Reduction in Fire Danger Level, from Extreme to Moderate and Low for several weeks
o Reduction in Ignition Potential
o Steady increase in the Dead Fuel Moistures to double-digit Read More
Economic Development on Brown Bag Agenda
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its usual brown bag networking lunch starting at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) Thursday.
Here is a link to a column by Liviu Popa-Simil and Dave Jones published recently in the Los Alamos Daily Post on the subject of economic development in Los Alamos County. It contains some ideas that deviate from the talking points that we normally hear. At about noon, Popa-Simil will walk the group through the proposal and then the floor will be opened to discussion.
As always, the Hive also welcomes presentations on projects from anyone. Contact Jones at ferljones@yahoo.com Read More
Letter to the Editor: Weak Correlation Between CO2 and Temperature Proves Nothing About Causation
By J.G. BeeryLos Alamos
There is little doubt the air’s CO2 concentration has risen significantly since the inception of the Industrial Revolution; and there are few who do not attribute the CO2 increase to the increase in humanity’s use of fossil fuels.
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Observing Harvester Ants—a Story
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Observing Harvester Ants—a Story“Ah, Watson, there you are! The game is afoot. The Pogonomyrmex are now at their peak of summer activity.”
Holmes always became restless in the summer when so much ecological activity was occurring on the Pajarito Plateau. The mesas were of particular interest to him. “But what are Pogonomyrmex? Some type of bird?” I asked.
Holmes looked surprised. “Really Watson, they are a genus of ant, commonly called harvester ants.”
“But ants are so small and inconsequential to my mind,” I said.
“Ah, remember when we Read More
Los Alamos Elks Lodge Raises $838 for Arizona Firefighters’ Families
The Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 recently hosted a Pay Day Café to raise money for the families of the 19 Arizona Granite Firefighters killed while fighting a wild land fire in Arizona. The Lodge raised $838 for the families from dinners served and donations. The dinner was hosted by Exalted Ruler Mark Sandoval who is a retired Los Alamos Fire Department Assistant Chief. From left, Samara and Parker Fellows and Leading Knight Bill Gregory. Courtesy photo Read More
Back-to-School Tax Free Holiday Aug. 2-4
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE– Gov. Susana Martinez urges New Mexicans to take advantage of the upcoming Back-To-School Tax Free Holiday this weekend.
Martinez says parents, teachers, and students can purchase school supplies, clothing, computers, and other back-to- school items, without paying gross receipts tax. The Ninth Annual Tax Free Holiday starts 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2 and ends midnight Sunday, Aug. 4.
“The beginning of the school year can be an expensive time for parents, teachers and students,” Martinez said. “In these challenging economic times, this weekend Read More
NMSA Launches New School Year
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) state charter school launches its fourth year Aug. 12 with the largest student body to date: 212 students representing 37 communities throughout New Mexico.
This year, 70 new students will attend NMSA, coming from as far north as Taos and as far south as Las Cruces. The school experienced a surge in inquires and applications this school year from students wanting to attend NMSA.
“New Mexico School for the Arts is an extraordinary opportunity for young New Mexican artists. We are so grateful to our elected delegation and to our donors for Read More
Los Alamos Triathlon Weekend Aug. 17-18
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Aug. 17, for the oldest continuously running triathlon, the 39th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon.
The race consists of a 20K bike with challenging climbs and great scenery. Then into the pool (feet first) for a 400 meter swim; and finish with a 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and back.
The event is around the corner, just three weeks away, so sign up now and bring along a friend or two. After the event there will be awards, food and lots of give-a-ways. Participants can download the registration form Read More
Cowboy Breakfast Benefits Alzheimer’s Association
Join ‘The Butterfly Guy’ for Talk and Species Count
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Steve Cary. Photo by David Goldberg
PEEC News:
They flit around us every day, but have you ever wondered, what are those not-so common butterfly species you see?
Or maybe you are curious about the butterflies’ habitats and histories?
Join New Mexico’s unofficial “Butterfly Guy” Steve Cary at Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 to learn more. Cary’s talk will be in advance of the 21st Annual Los Alamos Butterfly Count Saturday, Aug.17. Participants for the count should meet at 8:30 a.m., at PEEC or at 9 a.m. at the Burnt Mesa Trailhead. Read More
Call for Artists for ‘Deep Into That Darkness Peering’
FLAC News:
Fuller Lodge Art Center announces its autumn show as the shadows lengthen and animals prepare for hibernation.
Consider Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos and all the ghost stories told around a campfire. Where does your personal darkness lead?
The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 30. The Opening Reception is Friday, Oct. 4.
All Star Volleyball Results Are In
SPORTS News:
In the 2A/3A All Star Volleyball Game, the South won Game 1 (25-18.) The North won Game 2 (25-19.) The North won Game 3 (25-16.) The North won the match 2-1.
In the 1A/1B All Star Volleyball Game, best of three series, the South won Game 1 (25-16.) In Game 2, the South won (25-17) The South won the match 2-0.
In the Class 4A/5A All Star Volleyball Game, the North won Game 1 (26-24.) The North won Game 2 (25-20.) The North won the match 2-0. Read More
Obituary: John Paul Pacheco Sep. 8, 1982 – July 23, 2013
JOHN PAUL PACHECO Sep. 8, 1982-July 23, 2013
John Paul Pacheco, 30, a resident of El Guache, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his mother Geraldine Pacheco, maternal grandmother Emma Gurule and uncle Herman Gurule.
John was a mechanic and loved being outdoors, riding dirt bikes, four wheeling and mud bogging. He also enjoyed spending time with his sons at monster trucks and playing and teaching them about cars and taught them to drive the bobcat. John had a big and open heart and showed it through his emotion and big hugs he would give you.
John is survived by his Read More