Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship to Amy Neal
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club recently presented Amy Neal with a scholarship. Amy will attend the University of Tennessee to study engineering. From left, Amy’s father Ben Neal, Kiwanis President Don Casperson, Amy Neal and her mom Ruth Ann Neal. Amy was selected because of her vast contribution to the community and youth through Youth United Way, Mexico Mission and Los Alamos Youth Leadership. Kiwanis meets each Tuesday at noon at Trinity of the HIll Church in Kelly Hall. Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more Read More
Don Quixote Distillery Ranks Among ‘Top Five Distilleries Worth the Road Trip’
Staff Report:
Los Alamos Country attracts visitors every year because of the natural beauty, historical sites and innovative laboratory, but there is now another reason for tourists to make a visit.
Don Quixote Distillery and Winery was recently ranked in the “Top Five Distilleries Worth the Road Trip,” by The Boys Club, an online cocktail resource and publication.
Joining Don Quixote on the must-visit list include legendary distilleries such as Maker’s Mark, Journeyman, Corsair and FEW Spirits.
“It is an honor that this distillery critic considers our spirits to be on the same level as these Read More
Study Explains Acceleration of Greenland’s Inland Ice
Greenland glaciers. Courtesy/AGU
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Surface meltwater draining through cracks in an ice sheet can warm the sheet from the inside, softening the ice and letting it flow faster, a new study finds.
During the last decade, researchers have captured compelling evidence of accelerating ice flow at terminal regions, or “snouts,” of Greenland glaciers as they flow into the ocean along the western coast. Now, the new research shows that the interior regions are also flowing much faster than they were in the winter of 2000-2001, and the study authors propose a reason for the Read More
‘Shoe Tree’ Crops Up in Downtown Los Alamos
Area youth have taken up the practice of lobbing old shoes into what’s now dubbed ‘the shoe tree’ towering above the skate park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shoes dangle from branches and sway in the breeze +at the downtown skate park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NNSA Conducts I-RAPTER Training in Kazakhstan
Joseph J. Krol Jr., NNSA Associate Administrator for Emergency Operations. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) last week conducted an International Radiological Assistance Program Training for Emergency Response (I-RAPTER) training in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The training, held at the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Almaty, included using radiation detection equipment to locate hidden radioactive sources during a practical exercise. At the conclusion of the course, international first responders were able to appropriately Read More
The Pain Free Athlete: Reduce Lower Back Pain by Increasing Hip Mobility
Jessica Kisiel
Many of my posture alignment clients suffer from painful lower back conditions – sciatica, bulging or herniated discs, SI joint dysfunction, stenosis, etc.
Upon examination I find that their hips have restricted movement. The hips and lower back are connected though the pelvis. Your hip muscles attach to the pelvis from below and the lower back muscles attach to the pelvis from above. Tight hips can lead to compensations in the back that can cause pain and injury.
The Stability-Mobility
Somethings Wrong With Plane’s Return Schedule … Speak Up Now
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Ridership, load factors, passengers per week for the Los Alamos Commercial Air Service show signs of positive growth although at a slower pace than last month.
This is seasonal and this “slowness” will be countered in August and September when most government employees generally travel “a little extra.” Unfortunately, we are utilizing the grant money faster than hoped. A meeting between County personnel and Lab representatives is schedule in mid-July to discuss this.
The flight schedule was changed four weeks ago to increase ridership on early morning and early Read More
YMCA To Host Donors at Disney Tribute
Y Campers salute the Magic Kingdom. Courtesy photoYMCA News:
The Family YMCA would like to invite all annual campaign donors to see their donations at work.
Donors helped 42 kids attend Y camp this year and they are cordially invited to the Y Summer Camp’s salute to The Happiest Place on Earth, with a Disney Tribute Performance at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Mountain Elementary School Gymnasium.
An ice cream social and group dancing will follow. Read More
Critter Cam Class at PEEC July 25
A bobcat at Warbler Pond, located in a back yard on Barranca Mesa in Los Alamos. Photo by Hari Viswanathan PEEC News:
Are you interested in getting started with your very own trail camera or perhaps you’re looking to take your hobby up a notch?
Well, here’s your chance – critter cam experts will share their tips and techniques during a free talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at PEEC.
Let’s face it. Wildlife is elusive to say the least. Even in Los Alamos, where forested highlands and steep canyons provide many various habitats for critters to live close by, many of us rarely see the animals Read More
Udall Calls for Reform to Fix Broken Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON –Tuesday, following a rare meeting of Republicans and Democrats to discuss how to end unprecedented obstruction, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., said he was hopeful that the Senate would move forward to confirm several nominees for key administration positions.
But he added that “obstruct and delay” has become the norm, and said a permanent change in the Senate rules must be made so the Senate can get work done for the American people.
Since 2009, Udall has called on the Senate to reform its rules – including by requiring a talking filibuster.
“I have said for a Read More
Hive Brown-bag Lunch Thursday
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its brown-bag networking lunch at 11 a.m. Thursday (late is never a problem.)
One item of discussion will be the Sumo Robot Competition held July 13. See details, photos and a video of the comptetition at https://ladailypost.comcontent/el-matador-wins-mini-sumo-robot-competition-see-video.
More such events are planned at the Hive for the future.
For information on the Hive and its activities, email Hive Steward Dave Jones at ferljones@yahoo.com. Read More
Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Next Week
County Removes Modulars Near Justice Center
With the completion of the Municipal Building, the modulars that once housed several County departments have been removed from the parking lot near the Justice Center and Los Alamos Police Station at Central Avenue and Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
All that remains of the County’s modular offices near the Justice Center is a broken sidewalk, some wood and debris. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Peeper, Hatching in a Dry Climate
How the Hen House Turns Ms. Ritz, the miniature Mallard, has been sitting on her eggs since June 21, so it’s time to talk about our first egg-hatching adventure.
For four weeks in 1975, Peeky, a mixed-breed hen, sat in the Hen House on 12 eggs, resting on straw in a 12 by 12 by 1 inch frame.
Over her objections, we made sure she got up each day to eat and poop, and we used the time to turn and spray her eggs. Shell membranes can go dry and tough in a climate with single-digit humidity.
On the 22nd morning, a faint peeping sounded Read More
‘El Matador’ Wins Mini-Sumo Robot Competition – See Video
Mini-Sumo Robots lined up before Saturday's competition began. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
The Hive held its first Mini-Sumo robot competition Saturday, July 13. The competition was fierce, but the champ ended up being "El Matador" created and programmed by Allan Saenz and Nathan Burnside.
Prior to Saturday's competition, the Hive in White Rock held a three-night course to help competitors build their robots. Competitors learned about the components of their robot kits and how to solder parts onto circuit boards provided in the kit and instructions Read More
LANL: New, Stricter Pajarito Road Access Rules Go Into Effect Aug. 12
Courtesy/LANL
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
New, Stricter Pajarito Road Access Rules Go Into Effect Aug. 12
- No more “vouching” for family members
Los Alamos National Laboratory, at the direction of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office, will restrict access on Pajarito Road to only Laboratory badge holders effective Monday, Aug. 12.
This means that Laboratory personnel and subcontractors will no longer be able to “vouch” for non-Laboratory personnel such as family members.
“Our Laboratory and security access procedures are continually reviewed and updated Read More
Los Alamos American Legion Post 90 and American Legion Riders Chapter 19 Contribute to Lt. Micah Andersen Medical Fund
Skip Andersen, left, with his wife Brenda and Post 90 Commander Bill Cooper. holds a check for the Lt. Micah Andersen Foundation Donation. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos American Legion Post 90 and American Legion Riders (ALR) Chapter 13 presented donations to parents Skip and Brenda Andersen of Los Alamos for the Lt. Micah Andersen Medical Fund July 11.
Both organizations presented $1,000 donations to the Andersens. Presenting the donations for Post 90 was Commander Bill Cooper and Post ALR President David Bullock.
Lt. Micah Jay Andersen is in the Read More
More Photos From Today’s Crash on Diamond
More photos from the scene of the crash at about 10:30 a.m. today on Diamond Drive in which witnesses say a driver ‘blacked out’ and crashed through a fence south of the Pueblo Complex. Minor injuries were reported. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Missoula Children’s Theatre Casting Call: ‘The Tortoise Versus The Hare’
LAAC News:
Missoula Children’s Theatre is holding a casting call at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 22 at Crossroads Bible Church for The Tortoise Versus The Hare.
More than 50 roles will be cast for students entering first through twelfth grades. A parent/guardian must be with each child when registering in order to sign the permission form.
All auditioners should plan to attend the entire morning audition and, if selected, have an open calendar for the week of July 22-26, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and all day and evening Saturday, July 27. Audition is free. Cost is $35 per child who is cast for the
Motorist Crashes Through Fence On Diamond Drive
A car broke through a fence near the cliff’s edge on Diamond Drive just south of the Pueblo Complex this morning. Witnesses report that the driver ‘blacked out’ and drifted from the south bound lane, crossing north bound, jumping a sidewalk and crashing through the canyon fence. The driver and her passengers are reported to have only minor injuries. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com