Barranca Mesa Elementary Welcomes New Principal
Bradford W. Parker
LAPS News:
It is with great pleasure that Los Alamos Public Schools announces that Bradford W. Parker has accepted the position of Principal at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Andrea Determan, fourth grade teacher and Committee Chair of the interview committee noted that, “We were impressed with his qualifications and experience and are excited and happy to have him become a member of our school community.”
The interview committee and district leadership are excited about the leadership qualities he brings to the district.
Parker comes to Barranca Mesa Elementary Read More
Bradbury Presents Lunchtime Lecture
Pet Pangaea Named Sonny Brown Small Business of the Year
Cyndi Wells with her 2013 Sonny Brown Small Business of the Year Award. Courtesy photo ROTARY News:
Pet Pangaea owner Cyndi Wells accepted the 2013 Sonny Brown Small Business of the Year Award ffrom Rotary International District 5520 at a Rotary Club of Los Alamos meeting Tuesday, June 18.
The Los Alamos Club nominated Pet Pangaea for the District Award.
In 2005, Rotary’s Centennial Year, the Sonny Brown Business Award (SBBA) was established to honor Sonny Brown of El Paso, Rotary District 5520’s past governor, for his many years of service to Rotary International and District 5520 and for his Read More
‘A Down Under Photo Adventure’ at Mountaineers Meeting 7:30 p.m. Today!
Sunset on Mt. Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand. Today’s meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature photography from a month-long exploration of Australia and New Zealand. Photo by Momo Vuyisich
Misty rainforest in Blue Mountains National Park, Australia. Photo by Momo Vuyisich
LAM News:
Late in 2012 – our winter, their summer – Momo Vuyisich of Los Alamos and his family took a month-long camping trip through Australia and New Zealand.
They drove, hiked, kayaked and flew, exploring the forests, cities, mountains and coasts of these two beautiful countries. Read More
Update: School Board Meets in Two Sessions June 27
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled an Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at the Los Alamos High School Athletic Conference Room to discuss a specific personnel issue per Section 10-15-1-H(2) of the Open Meetings Act.
The Board has scheduled a work session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
Revised: The agenda items include the IRS Briefing Report, a safety presentation and a review of School Board policies 8000–9000. Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday
LAFM News:
The Los Alamos Farmers Market is 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Mesa Public Library parking lot on Central Avenue.
This week at market:
Lettuce mixes, Heads of lettuce, English Peas, Sugar Snap peas, Snow peas, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Dill, Parsley, Basil, Cilantro, Young onions, Fresh Garlic, Potatoes, Green Onions, Carrots, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Russian Kale, Rainbow Chard, Red Chile, Ungraded Eggs, Lamb, Lavender Products, Cheeses, Milk, Butter, Cheese spreads, Radishes, Breads, Sticky buns, Pizzas, Scones, Jams & Jellies, Spinach, Lambs Quarters, Read More
Udall Introduces Constitutional Amendment on Campaign Finance Reform
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 11–June 17, 2013
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.
WILLIAM ONEAL RUTLAND
June 11 at 11:35 a.m. / Police arrested William Oneal Rutland, 36, of Concord, N.C., and charged him with larceny. The estimated loss is less than $250.
KEN DUNCAN
June 11 at 4:08 p.m. / Police arrested Ken Duncan, 54, of Los Alamos on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
KATHERINE E. ALLEN
June 12 at 10:30 a.m. / Police arrested Katherine E. Read More
Thompson Ridge Fire 90 Percent Contained as 41 Miles of Hose Reeled In
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photo
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 23,903; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed power line; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 90 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 2 crews, 5 engines, 6 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 339 and Available air support: 3 helicopters.
Summary: Today at 6 a.m., the Arizona Central West Zone Incident Management Team completed a seamless transition of the fire to the Albuquerque Zone Type III Incident Management Team.
Central West Read More
LANL Director Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee
LANL Director Charlie McMillan testifies June 1 before a Senate subcommittee. Courtesy/LANL
LANL’s June Connections News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan and the directors of Sandia and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories recently spoke before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services.
The purpose of the hearing was to to receive testimony on NNSA management of its national security laboratories and to review the budget request for Fiscal Year 2014.
See the full story in the June Connections at: https:////www.lanl.gov/newsroom/publications/connections/2013-06/Director.php Read More
Los Alamos Students Visit Dresden and Prague
Twenty-four graduating seniors from Los Alamos are touring Europe on an educational trip of a lifetime. This church in Dresden was totally rebuilt after being bombed in World War II. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
Students pay a visit to Prague Castle in the Czech Republic. Photo by Lynn OvaskaSFI Seminar: LANL Scientist Speaks on Statistical Inference
David Wolpert
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute presents a free seminar titled Statistical Inference: The Hidden World within Science.
David Wolpert of Los Alamos National Laboratory is an SFI External Professor and will present the seminar at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 in the Noyce Conference Room at SFI, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Statistical inference — machine learning — is central to science in that it is the foundation of data analysis. Wolpert argues that its relationship with science is both far broader and far deeper.
He illustrates this breadth by showing how it can be applied to Read More
Volleyball Camp Starts Today
HILLTOPPER NEWS:
A High School Volleyball Technique Camp will take place 5-8 p.m. through June 20 at Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium.
This camp focuses on teaching the individual skills needed to compete at the high school level with portions on all-around and position specific skills.
Players can register at the gym first day of camp or call Head Coach Robin Reynolds at 505-930-0502 for more information.
Click here to download an application form: https://docs.google.com/file/
Craig Martin Experience Returns to Blue Window Saturday Night
Members of CMI at a previous Blue Window appearance. Courtesy photoStaff Report
The Craig Martin Experience jazz ensemble returns to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday, June 22 with their unique blend of classic swing, hard bop and funky jazz.
“We’re going to celebrate the official arrival of summer with a selection of cool jazz on a warm evening,” band leader Craig Martin said. “Not that there won’t be some hot tunes, too.”
This is the band’s fourth appearance at the Blue Window. Martin said that the band loves performing in the restaurant’s intimate setting and playing for the local crowd. The audience Read More
Preparing for Rain Storms
Rain clouds loom as sun beams shower down on the Jemez Mountains Saturday as seen heading west toward Los Alamos from the Pojoaque Valley. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BAER News:
Preparing for Rain Storms
JEMEZ SPRINGS - The recent Thompson Ridge Fire that burned on the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Forest Service, and private lands, changed the watersheds within the burned area.
The wildfire increased the potential for flash flooding and mudflows that could impact several communities, homes, roads, and other infrastructures adjacent to and downstream from the burned Read More
Kokoman Hosts Weekly Wine Tasting
Kokoman Fine Wine & Liquor, 34 Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque, has begun hosting a free wine tasting 4-7 p.m. every Saturday. From left, Floor Manager Steve Martinez, Sean Moore of National Distributing Company and Kokoman owner Keith Obermaier attend to the crowd that turned out last Saturday including folks from Los Alamos. Kokoman offers the largest selection of beer, wine and spirits in New Mexico with more than 3,500 wines, 800 beer choices, 120 single malt scotches, 225 types of vodka, 230 types of tequila, 136 types of rum and 20 varieties of keg beer. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Rumelia Packs the Pyramid Saturday Night
Diners packed the Pyramid Restaurant in Mari Mac Saturday night to hear Rumelia and watch local folk dancers perform in the aisles. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
USDA Celebrates National Small Business Week
USDA Celebrates National Small Business Week
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces $4.7 million in additional investment for rural small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off National Small Business Week by highlighting USDA’s actions to help rural small businesses create jobs, get access to capital and spur economic growth.
He also announced the selection of recipients for USDA’s Rural Business Enterprise Grants. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty.
“Small businesses Read More
Ashley Pond Excavation Set For Wednesday
The water in Ashley Pond was nearly drained by late Monday afternoon in preparation for a remodeling project. The pond will be restocked with sunfish, catfish, bass and trout once the projct is completed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s contractor, RMCI, has completed mobilization and it is anticipated that they will begin excavation of the pond Wednesday, June 19.
Last week, all remaining ducks were gathered and transported to facilities at the County’s Pajarito Cliffs Site, where they will remain until the project is completed. Care of the ducks Read More
Udall on Syria: Intervening in Another Middle Eastern Civil War Not in U.S. Interests
Sen. Tom Udall