Cindy Rooney, Alexandra Hehlen and Alan and Alex Kirk Join Great Conversations!
LAPSF News:
This is the final opportunity to register for Great Conversations — an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.
This is the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and takes place 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Los Alamos High School.
Cindy Rooney: Higher Education; Looking into the Future
Associate Dean and Chair of Business at UNM-Los Alamos, Dr. Cynthia Rooney, will discuss the outlook for higher education. With an increased interest in on-line education, including Read More
LAHS Needs Community’s Help Now
LAHS News:
Votes needed now … Los Alamos High School is closing in on a special $2,500 prize but needs a last ditch effort from the community to win.
“All help is needed as we are still in second place,” said LAHS Athletic/Activities Director Vicki T. Nelms.
The U.S. Bank Rally4Rewards program is nearing its end … voting closes in three days. LAHS is one of three finalists in its respective classification.
It’s time to “Rally the Troops” and sprint to the finish line to give LAHS the best opportunity to win the special $2,500 prize. The races are still fairly close, and the Read More
Help With The Hard Stuff: ‘Contain if Necessary’
HELP WITH THE HARD STUFF:
My last column continued William Uri’s “third-sider” roles lawyers can play that might help you with the hard stuff, focusing on the “resolve” roles of Mediator, Arbiter, Equalizer, and Healer.
This week I want to talk about Uri’s “contain” roles of Witness, Referee, and Peacekeeper, and also a hybrid activity I believe exists especially within the context of what can be called “Divorce Wars”: equalization and containment.
I agree with Uri that “unresolved conflict escalates because no one is paying attention Read More
‘Expedition Caving Basics’ Talk/Video April 30
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The public is invited to attend “Expedition Caving Basics” at 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Mesa Public Library.
Caver Beth Cortright of the Pajarito Environmental Education center will provide details, pictures, and video of a typical caving expedition where a small team of highly-trained cavers spend about one week underground.
During this time, the group lives and works together inside the cave. Based out of a camp, teams travel to predetermined areas in the cave every day to map it within a few degrees of error.
The end goal can be related to geology, Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Holds Town Hall Meeting
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard addresses the crowd gathered for her town hall meeting at Betty Ehart Center Friday. Courtesy photo
Staff report
State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard held a town hall meeting Friday afternoon at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
More than 30 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by the Los Alamos chapter of the AARP.
Garcia Richard gave a presentation on the 2013 legislative session outcomes.
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discusses outcomes of the 2013 legislative session. Courtesy photo
SFI Seminar: A Physicist Looks at Cancer, Tumor Location, and the Tumor Environment
Clare Yu
SFI Seminar
Monday, April 29 • 12:15 p.m. • Collins Conference Room, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe
A Physicist Looks at Cancer, Tumor Location, and the Tumor Environment
Clare Yu, University of California, Irvine
Abstract: I will discuss what physics can bring to cancer biology, and the types of questions that physicists can ask such as “Why does a tumor grow where it does?” and “How does the microenvironment of a tumor affect its growth?”
Cancer cells do not act alone. They get their cues from the their environment which consists of the extracellular matrix Read More
Money IQ: The 5 C’s of Mortgage Banking
Money IQThe 5 C’s of Mortgage Banking
The five most important items when evaluating a mortgage loan application are described below: Characteristics, Capacity, Cash to Close, Character (credit) and Collateral.
Explaining the 5C’s in an understandable method is the most important tool to ensure a great customer experience.
Characteristics
In mortgage lending characteristics are described as follows. It is the intent on every loan application to be able to describe the following.
1. What type of product is the customer applying for and knowing all of the requirements Read More
Submit Ideas to Community Trail Plan OPEN Forum
Community Trail Plan OPEN Forum
What improvements to trails and signage should Los Alamos County make to enhance the County Trail Network?
The Parks Division seeks comments on a draft Community Trail Plan.
The plan evaluates the current conditions and layout of the network, and makes recommendations for specific projects to improve not only individual trails but also the organization of the entire network.
Share your opinion right now online!
Forward this email to encourage your contacts to join in Los Alamos County’s online Open Forum.
Photographer David Noble Shares His Story Thursday
Photographer David Noble. Courtesy photoBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Have you ever looked at a piece of art or read a book and wondered what were the circumstances leading to its genesis?
In his newest book, “In the Places of the Spirits,” photographer and author David Noble gives readers the inside scoop on his art.
He also will share his story during the Authors Speak lecture at 7 p.m., Thursday at Mesa Public Library. The creation of his newest book is no short story. It actually spans 30 years.
Noble said he became interested in photographing the Southwest in the 1970s. He was hired as a photographer by the Read More
NMHSCA Announces 2013 Hall of Honor Inductees
NMHSCA News:
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association Announces 2013 Hall of Honor inductees
Robert “Bobby” Rodriguez of Santa Fe, George Frederick of Carlsbad and Jack Cisco of Hatch will all be in inducted into the NMHSCA Hall of Honor at the Bobby Gibbs Awards Luncheon Wednesday, July 31 at the Crowne Plaza in Albuquerque.
The Coaches Hall of Honor is an award for outstanding service as a coach to the student-athletes of New Mexico and for outstanding service to the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. The NMHSCA Hall of Honor is housed at the NMAA Hall of Pride and Honor in Albuquerque. Read More
Local Author Distributes Books in Honor of World Book Night
Local author Inez Ross distributed free books, including one of her own novels in honor of World Book Night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comStaff report
Tuesday, April 23, Shakespeare’s birthday, volunteers across the U.S. and in Europe gave away thousands of paperback books with the goal of increasing interest in reading for light or non-readers.
An independent panel chooses the books, which are in any genre, modern or classic. Authors waive their royalties, and publishers agree to pay the cost of producing the special editions for World Book Night.
Los Alamos Read More
Youth Business Grants Available for Young Entrepreneurs
LABAS News:
Los Alamos Business Assistance Services and the local community are sponsoring grants to young entrepreneurs.
Each applicant is required to write a mini-business plan, which is due May 16. Download the application at www.losalamosbusiness.com.
A committee of business advisors and business community leaders interview, select and mentor the candidates throughout the summer. David Jolly of Metzger’s said that what he enjoyed about being a mentor was “being able to spend some time with some of them, working with them on the importance of the business side of their business Read More
Luján: Sequester Cuts Will Impact Ability to Address Climate Change
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District spoke on the House floor last night on the negative impact that the sequester’s arbitrary cuts will have on the effort to address climate change.
“Mr. Speaker, at a time when our communities are dealing with the impact of climate change, cuts from the sequester will negatively impact our long-term efforts to combat this challenge.
“Energy conservation is a vital component of reducing carbon emissions. Weatherization programs and the Read More
YAC’s Director Paul Martinez Hits Milestone!
“Happy 60th Birthday to a very special Dad and Grandpa!” –Love, from all of your family! The Youth Activity Centers are operated through Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) as a natural part of LAFC’s mission to enhance the quality of life through prevention of substance use and abuse. The programming
Possibly First Ever Sighting of Long-billed Curlews in Los Alamos
Long-billed curlews in grassy areas north of San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Dave Yeamans
Long-billed curlews in grassy areas north of San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Dave YeamansCatherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert May 19
IHM News:
- Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert Set for May 19
The public is invited to attend an upcoming musical concert hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church of Los Alamos – the third in its series of free concerts to raise money for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund.
The concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at IHM, and will showcase the talents of a number of fine musicians from IHM and other churches and musical groups from around northern New Mexico.
Among the featured groups will be an accapella group of 12 voices “Memorare” (meaning ‘To Read More
Letter to the Editor: Only One Site Creates ‘Ambient Repose’
By JOEL M. WILLIAMSWhile the leaders of the County profess a desire to make Los Alamos a more desirable “destination,” it strikes me that none of the places to stay have any ambience to make anyone want to spend even a single night here.
Low level shot: by csturgeo (Selected for Google Earth Read More
OBITUARY: William Gaskill Aug. 29, 1942–Jan. 22, 2013
WILLIAM E. GASKILL Aug. 29, 1942 – Jan. 22, 2013
William E. Gaskill (Bill) passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at the age of 70.
During his last days he was surrounded by his family and friends while in Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice in Albuquerque.
He is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginny); four daughters: Christine Gabaldon of California, Debra and husband Eric Larson of Jemez Spring, N.M., Laura Williams of Alaska and Lisa Shonrock of Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren: Antonio, Amanda, Sarah, Rachel, Joshua, Megan, Remington and Carl; four brothers and their wives: Dick and Kathleen, Read More
LANL Employees Receive Pollution Prevention Awards
Molten plutonium in a crucible. The improved processing of old plutonium generates less than half of the waste of the former process. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Protecting environment, saving taxpayer dollars
Nearly 400 Los Alamos National Laboratory employees on 47 teams received Pollution Prevention awards for protecting the environment and saving taxpayers more than $8 million.
The employees were recognized at the Laboratory’s annual Pollution Prevention Awards ceremony Monday April 22, Earth Day.
“The Pollution Prevention Awards are the result of people taking the initiative Read More
Physical Therapy Plus Celebrates 25 Years
From left, Office Manager Michelle Pinkerton and Physical Therapy Plus owner Annette Weyrauch at their Los Alamos location. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Annette Weyrauch, MSPT, is celebrating 25 years of providing physical therapy services in Los Alamos.
Weyrauch owns Physical Therapy Plus, Inc. with locations in Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Pojoaque. She began her business working as the only physical therapist and has grown to employ seven physical therapists among her three offices.
Her Los Alamos office is open Tuesday through Friday and Read More