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
Courtesy/PEEC
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
Snake Slithers Into American Legion
As Diane Swan was closing the Los Alamos American Legion for the night Monday, she discovered this foot-long snake. ‘CJ’ Chris Carmen, the ‘go to’ snake guy in Los Alamos, just happened to be at the Legion participating in a pool tournament. He ‘wrangled’ the year-old snake into a pickle jar for relocation to a more suitable habitat, saying recent rain is likely the cause for the snake’s encroachment into human dwellings. At least one other business in the area has been visited by a similarly sized snake this week, he said. Photo by Chris Carmen Seeking Players for Los Alamos Jr. Golf Booster Fundraiser
LAJGB News:
The Los Alamos Jr. Golf Booster Fundraiser is set for 1 p.m. Shotgun Sat., Aug. 10.
Entry: $50 includes prizes and dinner after the round. All entries will go entirely to the Jr. Golf Association. It will help offset the cost of the LAHS Golf Team and Los Alamos Jr. Golf Programs. (Entry does not include green fees or cart.)
Format: Team Quota
Stroke play. This is a great format for any level of player. Players with 36 handicap or higher will not be required to get any points. So any points they make is a plus for your team.
Each team is required to get to a certain number of points or quota Read More
Aerial Mulching and Channel Clearing Begins on Tres Lagunas Burned Area
Tres Lagunas burn area. Courtesy/SFNF
BAER News:
PECOS – Monday, July 29, Salmon River Helicopters began aerial rehabilitation operations.
Straw mulch was dropped by helicopter on top of seed and in other areas. The straw mulch holds moisture in place, which aids in seed sprouting and slows water flow. In addition to providing forest regrowth, the treatments help reduce rain runoff. However, hydrology modeling indicates that many areas within or downstream from the fire burn scar will experience twice as much flooding for several years during annual monsoons.
Private land Read More
Food on the Hill: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Maple Syrup Drizzle
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comLANL Upgrades Powerwall Theater With Christie Visualization Projection System
The Powerwall is used by LANL scientists to view objects and processes in 3D. Courtesy photo
LANL News:
CYPRESS, Calif. – Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected visualization leader Christie® for an extensive upgrade to its Powerwall Theater (PWT), an innovative facility that enables researchers to view the complex models and simulations they have created using some of the world’s fastest supercomputers.
The new theater will feature a total of 40 Christie Mirage WU-L WUXGA DLP® 3D LED projectors in a 5 wide by 4 high node grid configuration with double-stacked projectors in each node Read More
Check Out This Week’s Farmers Market
Courtesy/LAFM
LAFM News:
The Los Alamos Farmers Market is held 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursdays in the Mesa Public Library parking lot.
What’s at Market!
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, radishes, carrots, green beans, kolrobi, parsley, basil, dill, fennel, chives, honey, potatoes, chard, celery, pinto beans, cow cheese, milk, butter, goat cheese spreads, kale, mint, chicos, jams and jellies, tea breads, cookies, scones, Read More
Governor: Tourism Up 3rd Straight Year
STATE News:
- 2012 Saw Large Increases In Tourism Spending Leading To Solid Job Growth in Hospitality and Leisure Sectors
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that New Mexico tourism has increased for the 3rd straight year, causing tourism spending and jobs in New Mexico to surpass pre-recession levels.
In 2012, direct tourism spending is estimated to have increased 7 percent to a record $5.9 billion. As new tourism dollars flow into the state, new jobs have been added at an increasing rate. In June, Tourism jobs increased to their highest levels ever with Read More