Community Invited to Municipal Building Grand Opening and Tours June 28
The community is invited to tour the new Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., 9-11 a.m., June 28. Courtesy/LACCOUNTY News:
The public is invited to tour the new Los Alamos Municipal Building from 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 28.
Tours led by County staff will depart from the main lobby in small groups, approximately every 15 minutes, with the last tour beginning at 10:15 a.m. The tour is expected to take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
At 11 a.m., the public is invited to attend the official grand opening and building dedication ceremony hosted by the County Council.
The ceremony will be held on the Read More
YMCA Back on Regular Weekend Hours
YMCA News:
The YMCA is back on regular hours on weekends.
The main facility at 1450 Iris St., is open 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
The Y Express in Central Park Square is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and closed Saturdays and Sundays. Read More
Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band Plays Summer Concert At Ski Hill Friday
Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band on stage. Courtesy photoBy RUSS GORDON
The 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 with what will be a fantastic concert up at the Ski Hill staring the Tupelo, Miss., group, the Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band.
This family band grew up a couple of blocks from the home of Elvis Presley. They’re the most successful young blues band in the world.
According to BB King, “In my 87 years, I’ve never seen something musically … so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud with their own flavor. I believe they’ve Read More
Torre and Rau Play 100 Holes in One Day
Golf Pro Donnie Torres with his ‘Longest Day of Golf’ partner Sean Rau, 12, Wednesday at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo
Golf Pro Donnie Torres playing one of 100 holes with his ‘Longest Day of Golf’ as partner Sean Rau, 12, looks on Wednesday at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Golf Pro Donnie Torres and local junior golfer Sean Rau, 12, played 100 holes at Los Alamos Golf Course Wednesday during the annual “Longest Day of Golf” charity event.
The PGA section that Torres is involved with uses the “longest day” Read More
Jeet Kune Do – ‘The Best Self Defense The World Will Ever Know’ Available in Los Alamos
Students spar during a Jeet Kun Do class. Courtesty photo
MARTIAL ARTS News:
Jeet Kune Do classes are available at High Flyers Gymnastics Center, 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.
Classes are taught by Lawrence Garcia, a Full Instructor under Paul Vunak Contemporary Jeet Kune Do and the only certified JKD instructor in New Mexico.
Garcia has numerous black belts in the martial arts, but his primary focus is JKD. Garcia also devotes time toward the Adapt For Life program, helping developmentally disabled children by encouraging physical activity, as well as Read More
Hofmann: The LTC Basics #5
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services offers insights into Long Term Care:
Column by SUE HOFMANN
Consumers may hear many confusing statements regarding the topic of long term care, both published in the public domain and repeated by misinformed individuals. Over the next few weeks, I will be submitting a series of columns containing accurate information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, website https:////longtermcare.gov. I encourage you to watch for and read these informative columns.
The LTC Basics #5:
Where can you receive Long Term Read More
Eighth Annual ‘Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit.’ is Today
COUNTY News:
With the ever fluctuating gas prices, Atomic City Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eighth annual National Dump the Pump Day today.
This year’s slogan is: “Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit.”
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2013 National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation and save money instead of driving a car. Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a great Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Peace and Quiet Comes to the Hen House
How the Hen House Turns: What a beautiful morning it was—after the two-inch rain Friday—the first rain in how many months? There were blue skies, no wind, and quiet in the Hen House pen!
The noise has been driving husband Don wild. (He’s trying to write a serious blog. (There are such things.)) I couldn’t hear the noise because my office is on the other side of the house.
What noise? It was the noise of one male duck, Mr. Campbell. at the divider fence in the Hen House pen, in the face of two female geese
LANL’s Physical Security Chief Retires
By CAROL A. CLARKPhysical Security Division Leader John (Jack) E. Killeen of Los Alamos National Laboratory retires Friday, June 21.
His career in security police forces has taken him on assignments across the globe. Killeen has planned his retirement to be just as hard driving. He’ll take a brief break before embarking on a two month mountain bike ride through the Rocky Mountains from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border.
In October, Killeen will launch a consulting firm, JEK Enterprises, LLC, through which he will apply his skills in consultation and program development
Artists and Scientists Share Insights Into Creative Process
From left, Luis Bettencourt, Kade Twist and Valerie Plame Wilson. Courtesy photoSFI News:
In the second annual discussion between the Santa Fe Institute and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, SFI Professor Luís M.A. Bettencourt and Cherokee artist Kade L. Twist will explore the creative process in art and science and wonder whether Native artists and complexity scientists are so far apart.
The discussion is moderated by SFI’s Valerie Plame Wilson.
Chaos to Complexity: Artists and Scientists Share Insights Into the Creative Process is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Museum of Contemporary Read More
Money IQ: Trustee – Corporate v. Individual
Money IQTrustee: Corporate v. Individual
You have met with your attorney and discussed your estate planning needs. You have decided that you do want a trust. If you create what is commonly known as a revocable living trust, regardless of the trust provisions, the next big question is once you can no longer act as trustee whether due to death or incapacitation, who should be successor trustee?
A trustee is a fiduciary who is obligated to the trust beneficiaries as the trustee manages and controls the trust assets. Fiduciary duties confer specific legal responsibilities Read More
RE/MAX Agents Earn Hall Of Fame Award
RE/MAXNews:
Paula Barclay, Cindia Hogan, and Tammy Lu Olinger were recently been presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award.
This award honors top producing realtors. In 2012, less than two percent of the nearly 90,000 RE/MAX affiliates worldwide earned this prestigious award.
“Paula, Cindia and Tammy Lu are outstanding realtors,” RE/MAX Qualifying Broker and local RE/MAX owner Kendra Henning said. “They have over 45 years of combined knowledge and experience, and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals. They are very deserving of Read More
No Perimeter Growth on Thompson Ridge Fire Overnight
Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera
Thompson Ridge Fire News:
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: 6 crews, 11 engines, 5 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 276 and Available air support: 3 helicopters.
Summary: There was no new perimeter growth yesterday as unburned fuels within the interior continued to smolder and burn. Today crews will continue mop up, patrol and rehab on all divisions of the fire. Read More
Los Alamos Students Explore Germany
Twenty-four graduating seniors from Los Alamos are touring Europe on an educational trip of a lifetime. They gathered here outside the gates of Dachau Tuesday. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
Students take a tour at the BMW factory and get behind the wheel of a new BMW. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
Some of the tour group got up early for a morning run in the alps outside a hotel in Garmish, Bavaria. Photo by Lynn OvaskaSelf Help Receives Grant to Aid Children
SELF HELP News:
Self Help, Inc., a community partner of the United Way of Northern New Mexico, has received a $4,000 grant from the The New Mexico Children’s Foundation.
New Mexico Children’s Foundation is unique. It is a visionary, grassroots organization that funds small non-profit children’s organizations throughout New Mexico. The foundation’s core belief is that many children have a wide range of under-served needs. The foundation’s goal is to provide meaningful grants to serve as many of those needs as possible.
Self Help Inc., formed in 1969, is a non-profit Read More
Luján Discusses Need to Address Climate Change and Drought Conditions
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus spoke on the House floor this morning about the need to address climate change and the impact it is having on drought conditions in the West.
The Safe Climate Caucus is a group of Democratic members who are highlighting the need for action on climate change through daily floor speeches and other activities. Click here https:////www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxrC2DzPwYc&feature=youtu.be to watch Luján’s speech.
“Mr. Speaker, as we come to Read More
‘Longest Day with the Longest Play’ Underway at Los Alamos Golf Course
Los Alamos Golf Course
LAGC News:
Today is the “Longest Day with the Longest Play” at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
PGA pro Donnie Torres will once again play golf most of the day to raise money for PGA youth golf programs. But this year, Torres has invited 12-year-old Sean Rau to play with him. Rau, who will be an eighth grader at Los Alamos Middle School in the fall, “loves golf and loves helping others,” his mom Karen Rau said.
Sponsors who have pledged dimes or dollars for each hole played will help the duo raise about $4,000. About half of the pledges will go to the PGA youth Read More
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