‘Yoga For A Healthy Back’ Workshop Nov. 24
Staff Report
Do you have chronic back pain? Yoga may help. Dr. Laura Vanderberg, yoga therapist and experienced registered and certified teacher, is offering a two hour workshop 3:30-5:30 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 24 at Mesa Elite Fitness/CrossFit Los Alamos on DP Road, entitled “Yoga for a Healthy Back.”
According to the National Centers for Health Statistics, low back pain is the leading cause of disability in American workers under the age of 45.
In 2012, the University of Maryland Medical Center Health information website indicated that 60-80 percent of the U.S. population report having low back Read More
Food on the Hill: Clam Chowder

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSF Pro Musica Presents ‘A Baroque Christmas’
Courtesy/SFPMSFPM News:
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents its beloved holiday tradition A Baroque Christmas 6-8 p.m., Dec. 20 through Dec.24 each evening at the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe.
This concert features the Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble and mezzo-sopranos Deborah Domanski and Dianna Grabowski (alternating performances). Visit https:////www.santafepromusica.com/ for the complete schedule.
The Program:
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Molter Concerto Pastorale
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Handel Mi lusinga il dolce affetto (from Alcina) and Furibondo spira il vento (from Partenope)
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Purcell Fantasy on a Ground in D Major
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Telemann
Texting While Driving … Lethal Distraction
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez is encouraging New Mexico’s teenagers to prevent fatal motor vehicle accidents by not texting and driving.
Martinez’s announcement comes during “National Teens Don’t Text and Drive Week.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 21 percent of teenagers in fatal crashes were killed because of drivers distracted by cell phone use.
“I’m challenging New Mexico’s teenagers to take the lead in setting an example for our fellow drivers not only here in New Mexico, but across the country, by pledging not to text while driving. There’s Read More
Letter to the Editor: Support Hilltopper Basketball Academy
By TARAH LOGANThe Hilltopper Basketball Academy (HBA) invites you to contribute through the 2014 LANL United Way Employee Giving Campaign.
HBA is a 501c3 organization that supports the girls and boys Junior Topper, Middle School, High School, and AAU basketball programs. We are asking for your support to provide a unique, small group, core value based learning environment for the youth of Los Alamos. Your donation will help provide equipment, uniforms, and training for boys and girls program participants at all ages.
For more info, please visit our website at www.latoppers.org Read More
Try ‘Hockey for Free Day’ Nov. 23
HOCKEY News:
Co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Hockey Association, this is a chance for youth of all ages to try ice hockey on for size. LAHA volunteer coaches will be available to assist with equipment fitting, helmet and skate fitting, and on-ice activities.
Sessions will take place at 3:45 p.m. for all youth 18 and under and 5 p.m. for girls 18 and under Saturday, Nov. 23. Be sure to get there early to try on equipment and talk with coaches prior to going out on the ice.
Tickets are available at the Los Alamos Aquatic Center now, or contact the Recreation Division. This program is for non-registered LAHA Read More
Santa’s Ready to Visit the Locals
BUSINESS News:
Santa Claus has made it to the area and is available to distribute presents to kids, visit home parties and star in photos.
Check out all of the details at SantaAndYou.com or call 505.695.8082. Read More
Thirteen Organizations Honored with 2013 New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards

QNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Quality New Mexico, Administrator of the New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards (NM Executive Order 2012-003), announces 13 recognition recipients including eight Piñon Recognition and five Roadrunner Recognition. There was no Zia Award Recipient in 2013.
“I’m delighted to announce the 2013 New Mexico Performance Excellence Award Recipients,” said Julia Gabaldon, President/CEO of Quality New Mexico. “These organizations have made a commitment to provide the best service/product to their customers and to be role model organizations in our Read More
Volunteerism at its Finest: LAMC Auxiliary
Auxiliary Board members: Top row, Judy Dudziak, Betty Myers, Susan Friar, President Carol Pyburn and Dorene Marsh. Bottom row, Sharrie Baker, Barbara Honey, Annette Hiteman, Kathleen Hoverson and Vice President Carol Watanabe. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
The Hospital Auxiliary of the Los Alamos Medical Center has been an integral part of the hospital and community for more than 60 years.
The ladies (and yes, sometimes gentlemen) who wear the pink or red jackets have worked tirelessly as Hospital partners in education (both within the facility as well as in the community) and in providing support Read More
Hurford: Where I Was When Kennedy Was Killed
Nov. 22, 1963: Presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas moments before Kennedy’s assassination. Photo by Cecil Stoughton/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and MuseumI was Jeanne Tremblay then, and I had just a month ago begun to work at LASL (Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory) in SP-11 ) Supply and Property 11), at the P-Prime Building on Ashley Pond.
I was finishing lunch at my desk in our Buyers’ Office (Ken Davis and Ed Wortman), when I heard the voice of Dimas Chavez (SP-DO) come down our second floor Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Nov. 7 to Nov. 13, 2013
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
KEVIN HERRING
Nov. 7 at 6:23 a.m. / Police arrested Kevin Herring, 36, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding District Court warrant.
ZACHARY KELLER
Nov. 7 at 6:23 a.m. / Police arrested Zachery Keller, 25, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
MARK HENINS
Nov. 7 at 2:04 p.m. / Police arrested Mark Hennis, Read More
New Mexico Volunteers Are Needed for Community Free Tax Help Programs
IRS News:
PHOENIX – Helping in either the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs can be rewarding while serving a vital role in your local community.
The VITA and TCE programs offer free tax help to people with low-to-moderate income, senior citizens, persons with disability, those who have limited English proficiency and others who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. In the majority of the free tax help sites, taxpayers can get one-on-one help from IRS-certified volunteers who prepare their taxes for them. Volunteers Read More
North Pole Workshop/Luminaria Walk Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
Start an annual holiday tradition at the North Mesa stables. Dress warmly, wear your walking shoes, and enjoy the North Mesa Stables lit up with luminarias and holiday lights. Afterwards join us at the Posse Lodge for professional digital photographs with Santa and his elves, warm drinks, light refreshments and a holiday craft.
Join us 5-7 p.m. Friday Dec. 6 at the Posse Lodge. The event is free! Photos with Santa will be a $5 donation to benefit the recreation Scholarship fund.
For more information about “North Pole Workshop,” visit the website at https:////www.losalamosnm.us/rec Read More
Los Alamos Family Council Holds DWI School
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council will hold DWI School 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. DWI School is for those charged with a DUI offense.
Registration in advance is required. Call 505.662.3264 for information or to schedule the program. Read More
Letter to the Editor: News Coverage of Local Crime Should be More Comprehensive
By RICHARD SAUNDERSNPS Names Intermountain Regional Director
Sue Masica will lead one of seven National Park Service regions. Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis has named Sue Masica as the Service’s Intermountain regional director, responsible for leading 6,000 employees and 91 national parks visited by more than 42 million people annually. Masica, who serves as the Alaska regional director, assumes her new position in Denver in January.
“Sue has an incredible track record of tackling tough issues and finding innovative solutions,” Jarvis said. “Results-oriented and goal-driven, Read More
Check Out 50 Career Choices Nov. 25!
FBI Seeking Matthew Maley on Federal Drug Charges
Matthew Duke Maley is on the lam and the FBI is asking the public’s help in finding him. He is considered armed and dangerous so do not approach him but rather call the Albuquerque FBI at 505.889.1300 (24 hours). Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in locating Matthew Duke Maley, 46, of Tucson, Ariz., who is wanted on federal drug charges and has ties to New Mexico, California, Colorado, Texas and Nevada, besides Arizona.
Maley is a white male, 6’1″ tall, approximately 180-190 pounds, bald, with hazel eyes. He has several tattoos on his Read More
Comments Sought on Draft LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan
LANL News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustee Council (LANL Trustee Council) announces the release of the Draft LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan (Draft Damage Assessment Plan), the beginning of a 30-day public comment period, and the date and location of a public meeting regarding the LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment. The LANL Trustee Council is composed of representatives of the State of New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Santa Clara Pueblo, and the U.S. Department Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You County Co-workers
By Joel. T. MartinezDear fellow co-workers,
I want to extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude for your support and help that you lent during my recent surgery and recovery.
Thank you for all the generous leave donations, without your help I would not have been able to concentrate on my recovery.
I have been so fortunate to work with such a fine group of caring people. Thanks again! Read More