NM Governor Addresses Arizona Firefighter Deaths
STATE News:
Albuquerque – New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez released the following statement this morning about the tragic deaths of Arizona Hotshot Firefighters this weekend in the Yarnell Hill Fire in Central Arizona:
“I was saddened to hear the news about the deaths of 19 wildland firefighters in Arizona, members of the Granite Mountain Hot Shots, based in Prescott. They were killed when the wind suddenly shifted as they fought the fast-moving Yarnell Hill Fire, sparked by lightning.
“For New Mexicans, this news hits especially close to home because Read More
Science Café Brings Ravens and Visitors to PEEC
Ravens seem to love flying, sometimes doing acrobatics for the fun of it. Photo by Bob Walker
Saturday’s presentation about ravens captures audience attention at PEEC. Photos by Katie Watson
PEEC News:
Ravens proved a popular topic for the jam-packed PEEC lecture room Saturday, June 29, when Science Café came up to Los Alamos from KNME in Albuquerque.
People signed up from all over Northern New Mexico—the maximum of 70 people was reached a week before the event and many were turned away. Some wait-listed visitors took the place of a few no-shows, and it was delightful to welcome people Read More
KKOB Broadcasts Attributes of Los Alamos
Katy Korkos, center left, of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Carolyn Mangeng of the Los Alamos Creative District Committee spoke about the attributes of Los Alamos during a live interview on KKOB with Billy Cornelius and Scott Stigler Friday at the Community Building, 20th Street and Central Avenue. KKOB reports a listening audience of more than 40,000 people. Courtesy photo
KKOB‘s Billy Cornelius and Scott Stigler set up operations Friday at the Community Building to interview Los Alamos business and community leaders. Courtesy photo Read More
NNSA Announces Selection of Centers of Excellence for Academic Computational Science Partnerships
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the selection of its six new centers of excellence whose primary focus will be on the emerging field of predictive science.
Six universities were selected either as a Multidisciplinary Simulation Center (MSC) or as a Single-Discipline Center (SDC). The MSCs will receive $3.2 million and the SDCs will receive $1.6 million each year for five years under NNSA’s Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program II (PSAAP II) agreement. The six universities include:
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City,
Congressional Delegation Seeks to Help New Mexicans with Genetic Brain Disorder
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:Yang: Change – We Want It; We Avoid It …
Change: We Want It; We Avoid It; We Always Want It For Others, But Only Maybe For Ourselves? — A Few ExamplesThis is a much longer post than usual; changes take time and space.
“Major changes in an entity [such as an organization, my words] take place on the boundaries. The most basic element of relationship is the boundary ‘not.’… Because all relationships are predicated in part on boundary ‘nots,’ changing the location of ‘not’ changes the entity’s relationships with itself and what it is not.” — Kenwyn Smith, in “Philosophical Problems in Thinking About Read More
Bandelier Weekly Nightwalks in Frijoles Canyon Begin July 5
Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Solo Traveler: The Stripper’s Keys
Solo Traveler: The Stripper’s KeysAs a solo traveler, I’ve learned the hard way that there is no one to count on but myself. That means I have to be über-responsible, always alert and on guard.
Traveling in second- and third-world countries, every day is a training ground. Literally, the ground must be watched carefully, or I will fall, trip, drop into a hole, or have my feet slide out from under me. Falling is by far my biggest travel fear, and I seem to have a trip per trip, no matter how careful I am.
The other great fear is losing something extremely valuable, like the Read More
Governor Shares Her Own New Mexico True Story
STATE News:
- Governor Urges New Mexicans to enter New Mexico True Stories Contest
Santa Fe – Gov. Susana Martinez is sharing her own New Mexico True Story today to encourage people to travel this 4th of July, and remind New Mexicans that there are only six weeks left to enter the NM True Stories contest.
“I am so excited to add my NM True Story to the many amazing and rich travel stories that New Mexicans have shared over the past six weeks,” Martinez said. “And I want everyone to know how fast and easy it was to do! I encourage all New Mexicans to head out on your own New Mexico adventure Read More
‘Downtown Friday Nights’ High-Speed Camera Demonstration Dazzles Crowd at Bradbury
During the June 28 ‘Downtown Friday Nights’ at the Bradbury Science Musesum, Chris Danley demonstrated what people miss in the blink of an eye. During the ‘What’s in a Click?: The Wonders of High Speed Imaging.’ Danley, a UNM graduate student working at Los Alamos National Laboratory in P-23 group, showed the crowd new advances of high-speed cameras and the things scientists discover by using them. Members of the public engaged in live demonstrations using a 11,500 fps camera and learned about the work LANL is doing with these devices and the history of this Read More
Warnings Issued For Flooding and Mudflows
Flooding Downstream of Burned Areas Precautions:
NOTE: It is important that residents take steps to protect themselves and their property from flooding and mudflows.
Residents living near or around a recently burned area need to:
• Monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow local county and city advisories, and act accordingly.
• Use a “weather radio” or smart phone “weather apps” that monitors “all hazards” alerts issued by the NOAA-National Weather Service:https:////www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/. Read More
Firefighters Respond to Four Lightning Fires
Current fires on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—Firefighters responded to four lightning caused fires as a result of Friday’s massive thunderstorm in the area.
The Rattlesnake, Alameda and San Antonio fires – all located on the west side of the Forest within the Jemez Mountains – have been contained. The fires ranged in size from .10 to .25 acres.
Firefighters are still working to contain the Aragon Fire, also burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Fire Name: Aragon
Time/Date Reported: 10:02 a.m., June 29, 2013
Location: Coyote Ranger District, Santa Fe National Read More
Los Alamos Gymnastics Coach Loui Janecky Elected to National Board
Louise (Loui) Janecky. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Louise Janecky, known as Loui by the gymnastics families of Los Alamos, has been elected by acclamation to the USAGymnastics’ newly formed National Xcel Committee.
USAGymnastics, the national governing body for gymnastics, is addressing the nation’s need for a competitive gymnastics program that goes beyond the traditional Junior Olympic (JO) Program. The traditional linear JO program has consisted of compulsory routines in Levels 1-6; and optional, individually choreographed routines in Levels 7-10.
The U.S. National and Olympic Read More
Firefighters v. Cops in Thrill of the Grill Chicken Challenge July 4!
The Cone Zone: Week of July 1
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Verde Ridge & Arroyo Lane Milling:
RMCI will mill Verde Ridge and Arroyo Lane on Monday, July 1. Work will start at approximately 8:30 a.m. and should end by 5 p.m. During this time all vehicles must be off the street in parking stalls or other off-street parking. Residential access will be maintained. Expect flagging operations; Read More
Splash ‘n Dash #1 Results Announced
A swimmer waits for her starting time. Courtesy photo
A race to the finish. Couratesy photoTMC News:
The annual Splash ‘n Dash series began June 26 as a training event for the Los Alamos Triathlon, which occurs Aug. 17.
Splash ‘n Dash will occur every other Wednesday leading up to the Los Alamos Triathlon.
New this year is an even shorter course for the youngest athletes – a 100-yard swim followed by a quick run along the Canyon Road sidewalk.
The following are the results of Splash ‘n Dash #1:
Number Name: Long Course Swim 400 Yd Run 5K Final Time
A1 Matt Gonzales 05:45 0:22:43 0:28:28
B1 Read More
No Trash Collection Fourth of July
COUNTY News:
In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no trash or recycling collection Thursday, July 4.
If Thursday is your normal pickup day, put out your trash and recycling Wednesday, July 3 for collection. Read More
Pet of the Week: Cessna the Shepherd/Lab Mix
Cessna the dog. Courtesy photo
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations.
GOP Picnic July 13 @ Posse Lodge
GOP News:
Los Alamos Republicans are invited to bring their families and guests to a summer picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the Posse Lodge.
The event is hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos and Los Alamos Federated Republican Women.
Call 622-4001, for further information. Read More
2013 SBA Scores Show Record Gains in High School Reading Proficiency
STATE News:
BERNALILLO – Gov. Susana Martinez announced Friday the results of the latest Standards Based Assessment (NMSBA), administered earlier this year to New Mexico students in 3rd through 8th grades, as well as 10th and 11th grades.
New Mexico’s 11th grade class posted impressive gains in reading proficiency, increasing proficiency rates by 9.9 percentage points over 2012 – to the highest level seen since the NMSBA began in 2007. As a group, when factoring in the gains that were also posted by this class when they were 10th graders last year, these students have increased Read More