LANL Website Wins Best in Show
STC News:
The Society for Technical Communication honored employees who worked on the Los Alamos National Laboratory external/public website in a ceremony at its annual conference in May in Atlanta, Ga.
The website won a Best in Show award in the prestigious International Summit Awards Competition. The STC International Summit Awards Competition encourages and recognizes excellence in the industry and is open to all technical communication professionals.
The honorees include LANL employees Ann Rafferty, web project lead, Lilly Anaya, web team leader and Monika Bittman, senior web Read More
Free Bridge Lessons Offered For Kids
LADBC News:
Members of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club are offering free bridge lessons for Students in grades 4-12, starting this week.
Classes for kids in grades 4-7 are 10:45 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 20 at the White Rock Library. Classes for students in grades 7-12 will be offered 1:30-3 p.m. Friday, June 21 in the downstairs Conference Room at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. These classes are once a week until further notice.
Students need not have previous experience in order to join these lessons. Bring your friends and come ready to have a fun and challenging experience learning the Read More
No New Growth On Thompson Ridge Fire Overnight
The sun sets Friday looking west from the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond toward the direction of the Thompson Ridge Fire. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 24,032; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed powerline; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 75 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 13 crews, 29 engines, 29 water tenders, 3 dozers; Total personnel: 763 and Available air support: 5 helicopters.
Summary: Last night fire activity was minimal, and there was no new growth on the fire. Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: A Look at Man of Steel
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
Scribble Works Reviews
If there was ever pressure to make a film right, it was for Man of Steel. This film had hype, Chris Nolan’s name, and the hope of an epic Justice League film. There was a lot riding on this film. Man of Steel had a ton of grand action, but it didn’t have a whole lot else. Although we hate to say it, this film was grand disappointment. Man of Steel is a $225 million children’s film that likens itself to a Power Rangers episode minus the red underwear.
Hail Scenes From Walnut Street
Hailstones fill the sidewalk at a Walnut Street residence Thursday following a brief storm. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Hailstones cover the front yard of a Walnut Street residence Thursday. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More
Udall Named Chair of Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has been named Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee.
Udall was named the new to lead the subcommittee by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., Chair of the full Appropriations Committee. He succeeds Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., who passed away June 3, 2013.
“As Chairman I look forward to the responsibility of ensuring taxpayers dollars are spent wisely and the interests of hardworking families in New Mexico are protected,” Udall said. “I am honored to build Read More
Crooner With Voice Likened to Frank Sinatra Performs June 22 at Arts and Crafts Show
Crooner Juan Rivera sings June 22 at Arts and Crafts Show. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Artists from Los Alamos and surrounding areas will show off their talent at an Arts and Crafts Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
Hold U and Company is hosting the Arts and Crafts Show at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 104 DP Road in Los Alamos.
Taos entertainer Juan Rivera, whose voice has been compared to Frank Sinatra’s will perform.
Rivera’s CDs will be available for purchase at the event. Read More
Milligan and Ronquillo Receive Stoddard Nursing and Education Scholarships
Amanda Milligan, left, and Analicia Ronquillo are the recipients of the 2013 Stoddard Scholarships for Nursing and Education. Photo by Don Taylor’s PhotographyLAPSF News:
The Stoddard Scholarships for Nursing and Education were the result of the late Steve Stoddard’s work on the Board of the Caldera National Preserve, where he helped decide the future of the unique and beautiful area of Northern New Mexico.
Stoddard was paid a stipend for his work and the money accumulated during his years of service.
Stoddard, along with his wife Barbara, recognized the need for more quality teachers Read More
Critical Mash Homebrew Competition Seeks Entries
Gear Donations Needed for Junior Golf Club Swap
LAJGA News:
The Los Alamos Junior Golf Association Annual Club Swap is set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 30 under the big tent at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
The Association is seeking donations of golf gear, including, clubs, umbrellas, head covers, shoes and other gear.
Drop off donations at the Los Alamos Golf Shop at the Golf Course prior to June 30. For information, contact Mike Lippiatt at 505-662-5096 or Becky Haines at 505-500-8156. Read More
UNM-LA and LAPS Team Up for Hazardous Waste Disposal
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) and Los Alamos Public Schools will be working together June 18–20, to properly dispose of hazardous waste generated in their science and art classes.
The two schools have contracted with PSC, a Texas based company who specializes in the packaging, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials. The material being collected from both campuses is the type, which cannot be discarded by either pouring down the drain or placing in the trash.
Disposal of this waste is governed by the Environmental Protection Agency, and is done Read More
Taos Author John Nichols in Los Alamos for Authors Speak
John Nichols with his most recent novel. Photo by Morris Witten
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Telling tales has been John Nichols’ life-long career.
“Ever since I was a kid, I had a great imagination and told a lot of lies,” the Taos author said.
The chance to hear Nichols’ stories first-hand is approaching. He will make an appearance in Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak series at 7 p.m., June 27 in the library’s rotunda.
Nichols has published 20 books of both fiction and non-fiction. Several of his novels, including The Milagro Beanfield War, have been made into movies.
In addition to books, Nichols has been Read More
Ashley Pond Duck Roundup
Parks Division Manager Dick McIntyre and Sallye Sibbitt of Duck Buddies stand near a cage filled with ducks removed Wednesday from Ashley Pond. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost
Los Alamos County Parks Department employees have been slowly draining the water in Ashley Pond in preparation for this summer’s remodeling project.
A work crew Wednesday rounded up the handful of remaining ducks living at the pond. Some of those ducks fly short distances and evaded the crew for many hours. By the end of the day, all but a young, fast-footed mallard had been Read More
They’re Off! Local Teens Jet to Europe
Twenty four Los Alamos High School students are jetting off from the Albuquerque Sunport for an educational tour of Europe June 13-25. The Los Alamos Daily Post will be following their progress and publishing updates and photos from the trip. Courtesy photoBring Family to PEEC to Learn Birding
Young bird watcher. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings continue Tuesday, June 18 with Family Birding. Birder and educator Dave Yeamans will be at PEEC to teach kids and adults how to identify a variety of local birds.
This event is free for PEEC members and $5 per family for non-members. Drop in any time between 6:30-8 p.m., and as a special treat, participants may get to wear PEEC’s famous bird hat and hear stories about its great collection of bird feathers.
Photos of mystery birds are welcome, as are descriptions of backyard birds. Bring binoculars and a favorite bird Read More
Rain and Hail Hammer Los Alamos
Rain and hail hammer Los Alamos today. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
NWS Report
Doppler radar registered heavy rain at 1 p.m. today from slow moving thunderstorms between Canones and Los Alamos.
These storms are moving slowly southeast. Rainfall amounts of 1/3 to 1/2 inch are possible over portions of the northern extent of the Las Conchas burn scar, including Santa Clara Canyon.
Hail fell across Los Alamos today. Courtesy photo
Current Los Alamos weather:
- Humidity: 56 percent
- Wind Speed: NW 9 G 23 mph
- Barometer: 30.21 in
- Dewpoint: 45°F (7°C)
- Visibility: 10 miles
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: June 14
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Flag Day 11 a.m. Friday, June 14 Los Alamos Elks Lodge.
Hot Dogs will be served following the ceremony.
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series – Lightning Malcom 7 p.m. Friday, June 14 Ashley Pond Park.
A Piedmont Blues performance extraordinaire. It’s Los Alamos Daily Post night!
Los Alamos Downtown Friday Night 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14 GET CREATIVE
Wallflowers Exhibit until 9 p.m and Crafts for kids until 7 p.m. Fuller Lodge Art Center
Discover Los Alamos until 8 p.m. Bradbury Museum
Group Dog Walk 6 to 7 p.m. Pet Pangaea
Fine Art Gallery & Studio until Read More
Body Found In Local Apartment Sent for Autopsy
In the afternoon of Tuesday June 4, Los Alamos Police, OMI Deputy Carlos Gonzales and personnel from DeVargas Funeral Home carry a body from the Los Cerros Apartment Complex, 3000 Trinity Dr., near downtown Los Alamos to an awaiting vehicle. The body was removed from Apartment 95 in Building 9. The cause of death is awaiting autopsy results from the OMI. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Officers wait just outside the apartment door of the deceased for a vehicle to arrive to transport the body to OMI for an autopsy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Lightnin’ Malcolm Plays the Pond For Los Alamos Daily Post Night
Lightnin Malcom and drummer Stud. Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
Delta Blues great Lightnin’ Malcolm will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at Ashley Pond for the second annual Los Alamos Daily Post Night at the Los Alamos County Summer Concert.
Don’t worry about the fences. In spite of construction at the Pond, the show will go on. There’s plenty of room in the grassy area on the west side of the Pond, the site of the former Municipal Building.
Delta Blues goes back to the origins of the blues. Lightnin’ Malcolm, one of the future greats, is a man who understands, respects and loves the genre. Malcolm has been Read More
College Students Attend Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School at LANL
Katy Korkos of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce discusses local businesses and details the many activities available in town for college students gathered at Tuesday’s day-long orientation at the Los Alamos Research Park. The students are participating in the LANL/UCSD Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School Engineering Institute. During Tuesday’s orientation, the students heard from a variety of speakers including LANL’s Associate Director of Engineering Steve Girrens who welcomed them to the Laboratory. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
College Read More