Pet of the Week: Quinella the Cat
Quinella the cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Quinella is less than a year old, so fortify your draperies and furniture for kitten play. This pretty girl was found roaming near Trinity Drive and 48th Street, and we can’t believe that her family never came for her.
So now she is ready for a good home. She is spayed and her immunizations have been updated. She would be safest if kept indoors and made a part of a family.
Quniella will appreciate a quiet retreat while adjusting to her new surroundings.
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Winter Tree Care – Come Ready to Learn!
PEEC News:
Laural Hardin is back at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) to talk about all the things you can do to help trees survive the winter and come out strong in the spring.
She will cover topics such as water, tree wrap, and basic pruning. The presentation will also consider how changing climate effects tree dormancy, and what can be done to boost tree vigor and growth. This talk focuses mostly on non-native urban trees, but will include ponderosa, pinon and juniper.
Hardin is a certified arborist and integrated pest management specialist. She specializes Read More
Breakfast with Santa Dec. 7
Kiwanian John Arrowsmith scrambling eggs and flipping flapjacks at last year’s Breakfast with Santa event. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
The annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is set for 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
The breakfast is free. In return, attendees are requested to donate either non-perishable food items or money. Food collected will be used by LA Cares to feed local families in need. Money donated will be used for the Kiwanis/CYFD Foster Children Christmas Party. Any money left over from the Foster Children’s party Read More
Skin Care Column: Conquering Rosacea
Skin Care Column: Conquering RosaceaRosacea is a condition of excess blood (hyperemia) characterized by congested capillaries (erythema) and permanent capillary widening ordilation (telangiectasia).
Studies have shown that blood flow from the face via the veins to the brain, are suppressed in patients with Rosacea. Therefore, a functional impairment of blood flow and abnormal vascular response to heat and other stimuli may create changes in the facial skin leading to the disease. This is a serious condition that leads more than 13 million people to their dermatologists Read More
NNSA Awards Funding to Accelerate Non-HEU-Based Production of Molybdenum-99
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today the award of a cooperative agreement that accelerates the dual objectives of eliminating the use of proliferation-sensitive highly enriched uranium (HEU) in the production of medical isotopes and establishing reliable domestic supplies of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) to meet U.S. patient needs.
Mo-99 is used frequently in common medical diagnostic procedures. The cooperative agreement with NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC provides support toward NorthStar’s Read More
Celebrate the Season German Sytle at Christkindlmarkt
By KIRSTEN LASKEYThe Christkindlmarkt returns to Los Alamos for a second year. The event is 2-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 in the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 15th Street and Central Avenue.
Christkindlmarkts are open-air markets where vendors sell everything from arts and crafts to food and beverages. The holiday-themed event originated in Europe but organizer Blair Braden decided Los Alamos, his hometown, would be a good place to introduce the Southwest to this type of holiday shopping.
As a result, a little bit of local flair will be mixed into Los Alamos’ Christkindlmarkt. Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Thanksgiving Weekend
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Thursday, Nov. 28
Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 at the Elks Lodge (1601 Trinity Dr.)
The Los Alamos Elks in conjunction with the American Legion and VFW are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Dinner. A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served free of charge to anyone who would like to attend. The dinner, which has been held annually for at least 20 years, gets rotated around to the three organizations.
Thanksgiving Dinner 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 at White Rock Presbyterian Church, Memorial Hall (310 Rover Blvd.)
Traditional Read More
Dixie Girl Creates New Pub Menu
Dixie Girl Restaurant at 1789 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. File photo
Staff Report
New owner Victor M. Medina of the Dixie Girl Restaurant at 1789 Central Ave., has developed a new pub menu with weekly liquor specials. (See menu below)
Medina told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning that the restaurant will be open late Friday and Saturday evening so people can treat their out of town guests to dinner and drinks.
“I also want to let the community know that we are going to start having entertainment and are looking for musicians, either solo or bands to play in the restaurant,” Read More
Economic Development in Northern New Mexico Focus of New Podcast from LANL
LANL News:
- Podcast part of Lab’s new multi-channel effort to better engage with the community
Podcasts and webinars are among the new communications tools being rolled out by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Community Programs Office to reach a broader audience. The first podcast discusses economic development and the Northern New Mexico 20/20 Campaign, a program spearheaded by the Regional Development Corporation of Española that recognizes high growth businesses in the region.
“We’re thrilled to be able to better connect with more people in our community through the new podcasts, Read More
Governor to Light New Mexico State Christmas Tree
Christmas candle. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez will participate in the annual lighting of the New Mexico State Christmas Tree Monday in Santa Fe.
The public is invited to attend this event and hot apple cider and biscochitos will be served.
When: Monday Dec. 2, 5:15 p.m.
Where: Southwest corner of State Capitol Grounds, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail. Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $1.49 Million Federal Grant for Innovation Center
U.S. SENATE News:Schwarzkopf and Schepps Perform Dec. 4 Brown Bag
Alexander Schwarzkop. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council presents Alexander Schwarzkopf with David Schepps in concert for the noontime Dec. 4 Brown Bag performance at Fuller Lodge. All Brown Bag concerts are free and open to the public.
Currently, Dr. Schwarzkopf is on the piano faculty at the University of New Mexico, where he recently performed a recital of music by Beethoven and Shostakovich for cello and piano with David Schepps and a solo recital and lecture on Steinbach’s “Figures: 17 Choreographic Etudes for Piano,” the latter at the invitation of the composer. Selections Read More
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Elks Lodge
Roast turkey. Courtesy photo
ELKS News:
The Los Alamos Elks in conjunction with the American Legion and VFW are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Dr., next to Sonic.
A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served free of charge to anyone who would like to attend.
The dinner, which has been held annually for at least 20 years, gets rotated around to the three organizations. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Phone Scam Warning
By CARL NECKERWe received a phone call on our home line indicating we had won a significant amount of money. It would take $150 submitted through a wire transfer through Western Union to release the funds to us. An obvious scam! We played along for a little while … “We don’t live near a Western Union” … “Well, go to Walmart or CVS Pharmacy. They do money transfers.” “We don’t live near either of those. And you should know where we live since you called us.”
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELLSorry for the wait and I know many of you have been asking, and we finally got a print of All is Lost starring Robert Redford. It will open Friday for a one week run only. This very fine film is getting the Oscar buzz in a big way. I hope we can have great attendance so we can continue to bring some thoughtful, smart films to our town.
Today, we are opening the much anticipated Disney film, Frozen. The reviews are 9 out of 10 and the 3D reportedly is excellent.
We will of course hold Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which is doing crazy business, and Delivery Man, which Read More
Smith’s Marketplace Work Temporarily Closes Trinity
Work continued into the night Tuesday at the site of the new Smith’s Marketplace on Trinity Drive, which was temporarily closed from Knecht to DP Road while crews tied in a gas line. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.comSchool Board Accepts Letter to Skandara With Minor Changes
Los Alamos School Board from left, Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie, President Jim Hall, Matt Williams, Kevin Honnell and David Foster. Courtesy/LAPS
Staff Report
During Tuesday’s Special Board meeting of the Los Alamos School Board, members discussed the recommendation of the Study Group for Teacher Concerns for a letter to Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera.
The letter explains Los Alamos teacher concerns for the rapid implementation of several initiatives by the New Mexico Public Education Department, including a new teacher observation protocol.
The School Board Read More
Council Approves Amended Budget Guidance for FY 2015
Members of the Los Alamos County Council work through budget shortfall issues for FY 2015. County Attorney Becky Ehler listens at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1, with Councilor Pete Sheehey voting no, to approve the Budget Guidance for FY 2015 as amended below:
The Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) revenue for fiscal year (FY) 2014, and for future years, is projected to be lower than in previous years. Since this is the primary funding source for most general governmental operations and capital projects, some changes must be made in Read More
OBITUARY: Dimitri Mihalas March 20, 1939–Nov. 21, 2013
DIMITRI MIHALAS March 20, 1939–Nov. 21, 2013
World-renowned astrophysicist Dimitri Mihalas passed away in his sleep at his home on November 21, 2013 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dr. Mihalas retired from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1999 and from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2011. Dimitri, to his friends and family, has donated his body to the University of New Mexico Medical School and his library to New Mexico Tech.
Dimitri was born on March 20, 1939 in Los Angeles, California where he grew up. He received his B. A., with Highest Honors, in three majors: Physics, Mathematics, Read More
Council Briefed on 4th Quarter and FY 2015 Budget
Deputy County Administrator Steven Lynne briefs Council and provides background financial information to the Council on the FY 2014 first quarter budget review and FY 2015 budget. Together with County Administrator Harry Burgess, Lynne asks Council to discuss and provide FY 2015 budget development guidance to staff. Lynne explained that there is a significant reduction in Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) revenue projected. The projection is about $2 million less GRT. This will require substantial changes to the FY 2015 budget in order to address projected shortfalls. Changes also are Read More