Laboratory Retiree Group Meets Tuesday
LRG News:
The Laboratory Retiree Group’s first Tuesday monthly get together is at a new time and place.
The group will meet 8-10 a.m. at the Coffee Booth across from Smith’s in Mari Mac Plaza.
The Laboratory Retiree Group is a 501 (c)(4) organization of LANL retirees. For more information, click here. Read More
Governor Issues State of Emergency Due to Storms and Flooding
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has issued an executive order declaring an emergency throughout New Mexico due to the severe storms and flooding across the state in July.
Executive Order 2013-029 was signed by the Governor July 30 and the state of emergency will continue until the day the Governor’s authorized representative determines the end of the emergency period.
The Governor has directed the Department of Finance and Administration to make available emergency financial resources in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to the Department of Read More
Solo Traveler: Guides
Solo Traveler: GuidesIn most areas of the world, tour companies provide both a good driver and a tour guide for each busload of passengers.
While most of the drivers are excellent, the tour guides can be great, mediocre or just plain charlatans.
I went on a tour in 1985 from Delhi to the Taj Mahal. The guide was a young lady who spoke heavily accented English, very fast. I had read several books to get an idea what we would be seeing and knew a lot about the history of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The guide got dates and even names incorrect and seemed to make up answers when people Read More
Hive Holds Second Mini-Sumo Robot Competition
Victor Popa-Simil, left, with ‘Little Jimmy’ takes on Allan Saenz with ‘El Matador’ last month at the Hive’s first Mini-Sumo Robot Competition. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its second Mini-Sumo Robot Competition Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
Contest rules are available at https:////www.robotroom.com/SumoRules.html. Robots may be purchased or built by the contestant. The Competition is open to all mini-sumos that meet the size and weight limits.
“We had seven entries in our first Read More
Child Support Amnesty/Bench Warrant Program Announced
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE–Gov. Susana Martinez has proclaimed August 2013 Child Support Awareness Month to salute all New Mexico parents who support their children and to encourage all New Mexicans to work together to foster a better understanding of the importance of fulfilling financial responsibilities to New Mexico children.
“New Mexico’s children deserve to have the support of both parents, emotionally and financially,” Martinez said. “When both parents are involved with their child, that child is more likely to be successful in school, with their fellow-students, Read More
Peace’s New Century Project Opens in Two Locations
Image from Peace’s New Century Project by Masaru Tanaka and Betsie Miler-Kusz. Courtesy photoFLAC News:
The Peace’s New Century Project will be exhibited in two locations during early August.
At Fuller Lodge Art Center in Los Alamos, the exhibit is Aug. 5-10, with a reconciliation ceremony and reception Aug. 6. The ceremony is 4 p.m. followed by a 5-7 p.m. reception. At the Jemez Fine Art Gallery, 17346 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs, the exhibit is Aug. 2-8, with a 1-4 p.m. reception Aug. 4.
The Peace’s New Century Project is a collaboration between Betsie Miller-Kusz of the Jemez Valley and Masaru Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Strolling Coyote, Poncho and Raccoons
How the Hen House Turns Strolling Coyote, Poncho and Raccoons
The coyotes are back in Walnut Canyon, far off somewhere. Or it could be Pueblo Canyon that reverberates with their cascading chorus of high yips at 3-5 a.m. every day this week.
Their concert reminds me of the days in the ’70s when a singular coyote haunted our neighborhood with his tortured sopranino yodeling
One day Strolling Coyote came by, the one who sang as if being strangled, who also made a habit of moving along the back fence, setting all the neighborhood dogs to barking their heads Read More
Firefighters Douse Blaze Near TA-54
LAFD News:
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider has confirmed that a fire broke out a short time ago in the area near TA-54 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“We’re checking on the cause, which may have been a squirrel because it broke out near the powerlines,” Grider said. “The fire is completely out now.”
Grider described the fire as burning an area about 5 feet wide by 60 feet long.
TA-54 was not affected.
Tyrell Abney of Los Alamos Sentenced in Abuse of Infant Son Case
Tyrell Abney in June 2012 at court in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comDistrict Court Judge Sheri A. Raphaelson sentenced Tyrell Abney of Los Alamos to a three year sentence with three years suspended and three years supervised probation Wednesday during a plea hearing at the Justice Center in Los Alamos.
Los Alamos police detectives charged then 18-year-old Abney in May 2012 with child abuse in the first degree against his infant son.
Abney relinquished all parental rights to his son, Riley Bernard Abney, now 17 months old, and Read More
LANL Announces Express Licensing Program
The following sequence shows the formation of nanoFOAM technology developed at LANL. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Streamlined procedure speeds business access to new technology
With the launch of a new “Express Licensing” program, access to innovative technology invented at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has gotten easier.
The new licensing alternative was announced today by David Pesiri, director of LANL’s Technology Transfer Division.
“The Express License program offers an additional licensing reso= urce for local entrepreneurs as well as national collaborators,” Read More
Reward Offered for Information on Truck Vandalism
James Chrobocinski of Zia Realty Group is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for damaging his truck with graffiti while parked on Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. Contact Chrobocinski at james@ZiaRealtyGroup.com or the Los Alamos Police Department at 505-662-8222. Courtesy photo
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Guy Forsyth Plays Summer Concert Friday
Guy Forsyth
By RUSS GORDON
One of the absolute best concerts that the Los Alamos County Summer Series has ever produced was last summer’s Guy Forsyth show.
This cat and his band are terrific. They play 7-10 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 2 at Del Norte Credit Union. The show is presented free of charge for you, your family and friends, by the sponsors of the Summer Series. This Friday Night is Del Norte Credit Union* LA Schools Credit Union* Zia Credit Union Night.
Guy Forsyth’s latest album is “Freedom to Fail”. It is a message for us and his new born daughter. Guy plays electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, Read More
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
Photo by J.G. Beery Read More
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