PEEC Earth Day Series: Celebrate National Park Week at Bandelier
Visit Bandelier during National Park Week and hope to see a rainbow over Tyuonyi pueblo ruin. Photo by Sally King
Almost 100 years ago, President Woodrow Wilson established the National Park Service to protect unique and special places.
Come celebrate your National Parks during National Park Week April 20-28, 2013.
Each year, the president sets aside a week to explore and enjoy almost 400 National Park Service sites.
This year’s National Park Week theme is “Did you know…”
Did you know that during Read More
Fiesta Primavera Brings Flamenco to Fuller Lodge
‘Sevillanas’ from Fiesta Primavera 2012. Courtesy photo
Albuquerque dancer Sara de Luz. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Pajarito Spanish Dance Alliance will present the third annual Fiesta Primavera at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21 in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge.
This year’s theme, “La Poesía del Baile” or “The Poetry of the Dance” focuses on the poetry of flamenco music and how it is interpreted by the dance.
Ellen Walton, “Elena” is the founder of the organization and directs this year’s show in which she and eight of her local students will perform along with Read More
Solo Traveler: Slow-Go Travel
Solo TravelerAs a retired solo traveler, cost is my main concern when I want to go anywhere.
A hotel room costs almost as much for one as for two, making traveling alone rather expensive. Hostels and pensiónes can also be a bit pricey even when the bathroom is shared.
From my perspective, the best way to extend travel funds is to travel slowly. Find an area of the world that sounds intriguing, rent a small furnished apartment and stay a while.
Food everywhere is cheaper when purchased in the markets and cooked at “home.” If the utilities are included, monthly Read More
Luján: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act Passage Important Step
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District voted today in support of legislation to address the evolving cyber threats facing the nation.
The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act passed with wide bipartisan support. Luján is a cosponsor of the legislation that includes provisions he worked on last Congress to enhance the role of the national laboratories, to encourage the rapid transfer of research and development advances into new commercial cybersecurity technologies, and to improve consumer privacy protection.
“As Read More
LAHS Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition
LAHS Year Book staff from left, Andrew Li, Lauren Burr, Darby Knoll, Toni Batha and Ben Nguyen. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
- Kaboom!: La Loma Yearbook pages featured in 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book
Los Alamos High School’s yearbook, Kaboom!: La Loma Yearbook, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, Volume 11 celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling Read More
New Mexico Consortium Launches Volunteer Program
The NMC Biological Laboratory at Entrada PArk in Los Alamos will support cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional initiatives in plant biology and biomedical technology and engineering. The laboratory is scheduled to begin operations in June. Courtesy/NMC
NMC News:
- Volunteer recruitment open houses and information sessions are scheduled for later this month
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) invites community members interested in volunteering to attend one of the upcoming open houses and information sessions:
- 2-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18
- 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23
Both open Read More
PEEC Asks Earth Day Festival Visitors to Park at Sullivan Field
PEEC News Alert:
One thing will be different at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival this Saturday — Earth Day visitors will need to park at Sullivan Field and ride the free Atomic City Transit shuttle bus that will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — because of three events happening at Los Alamos High School and filling that parking lot,
Of course PEEC welcomes festival-goers who arrive on foot, stroller, bike, or skateboard.
PEEC’s Earth Day Festival run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will showcase the beloved Clan Tynker and Hill Stompers again this year, along with many booths, activities like Walk Like Read More
Library Head of Youth Services Wins National Award
Los Alamos Library Systems Head of Youth Services Angie Manfredi. Courtesy photoMPL News:
At the Los Alamos County Library System, there is no doubt who rocks with kids of all ages. It is Head of Youth Services Angie Manfredi.
From newborns to teens, Manfredi knows just exactly the right book for parents, kids and teens and she finds the most fun ways of letting them know, too.
From bestowing book magic with her wand while wearing a tutu at the local Farmer’s Market to finding the best, cool techie tools and websites for teens, Manfredi has limitless enthusiasm for transforming kids into lifelong Read More
Los Alamos Swimmers Compete in State Short Course Meet
Ian Jaegers competes in the 50 Butterfly. Photo by Doug Wedman
Jillian Bennett competes in the 50 Breaststroke. Photo by Doug WedmanSports News:
Los Alamos was well represented in Albuquerque March 7-10, when local swimmers participated in the State Short Course Meet. Results below are listed by athlete with age, team and division for each. Events are listed as (Event, Place, Time.) All distances are yards.
Girls
Jillian Bennett (12, Aquatomics, Female 11-12)
50 Freestyle, 19, 30.88; 100 Breaststroke, 12, 1:22.80; 200 Breaststroke, 9, 2:56.22; 50 Breaststroke, 8, 37.97
Julia Chen Read More
PEEC Earth Day Series: Registration Opens for Summer Outdoor Adventures
Registration Opens for PEEC’s Summer Outdoor Adventures Programs
- What are PEEC’s summer outdoor adventures all about?
They are times of great explorations and discoveries, imagination and wonder, challenges and accomplishments. One participant, Karin Ebey, sums up the experience even better: “Every single day I come home dirty and happy!”
Nature Odyssey: Rio Grande (June 10-14)
Each day of the Rio Grande week the group spends the hot summer afternoons near water. Sometimes children are capturing and identifying invertebrates and amphibians; other times they are exploring Read More
LAHS Sophomore Parent Night April 29
LAHS News:
Parents of current Los Alamos High School sophomores are invited to attend Sophomore Parent Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 29 in the Speech Theater.
“Sophomore Parent Night is about reinforcing what the counselors are doing in the classroom with the sophomores in the month of April,” explains Cindy Black, one of the guidance counselors at the high school. “It focuses on getting ready for life after high school. It is never too early for students to start learning about the college admission process, and other options available after high school.”
Topics to be covered Read More
Quality New Mexico/Intel launch Mentoring Program
QNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Quality New Mexico in collaboration with Intel New Mexico will launch a new mentoring program April 22 at Quality NM Learning Summit at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.
Any size New Mexico non-profit, education or governmental entity interested in performance improvement is eligible to participate in complimentary mentoring by an Intel employee.
A mentoring request form will be available at the Intel exhibit booth at the Learning Summit.
Quality New Mexico’s mission is to drive performance excellence in New Mexico organizations by providing role models, knowledge, Read More
Craig Martin Experience Returns to Blue Window Saturday
The Craig Martin Experience plays the Blue Window Bistro at an earlier. Photo courtesy of Craig Martin
Staff report:
The Craig Martin Experience jazz ensemble returns to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday, April 20 with their unique blend of classic swing, hard bop and funky jazz.
Tickets are $15 per person and dinner reservations are required.
This is the band’s third appearance at the restaurant and they will break out plenty of new tunes for the audience.
“I call this set list ‘Raisin’ the Bar.’ One cool aspect of being a band that’s been together over a year is we are continually challenging ourselves
Reel Deal to Screen ‘War Witch’
Staff report
The Reel Deal theatre will screen a not-to-be-missed film beginning Friday.
French-Canadian director Kim Nguyen’s “War Witch,” originally titled “Rebelle” swept the Canadian Film Awards (10 wins) and was nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
A 12-year-old girl is caught up in a civil war. After her village is burned down by rebels and her parents are killed, Komona is forced into the jungle as a child soldier. Her brutal commander not only trains her in the use of arms but also orders her to sleep with him.
Searching for shelter amidst the horror, she Read More
Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Meets April 19
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Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Business Meeting
Española City Council Chambers 405 N. Paseo de Oñate in Española April 19, 2013, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
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Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith Briefs Council on FY2014 Proposed Budget
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith presents the proposed FY2014 budget for his department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith fields questions from County Councilors about his proposed budget for FY2014. Council will wrap up its FY2014 Budget Hearing beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday with indigent health care and a number of ‘parking lot’ items on the agenda. Council may take a final vote on the budget after all items are addressed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Hears Budget Proposals for County Administration, Administrative Services, Non-Departmental and DPU
This evening the Council is hearing budget proposals for County Administration, Administrative Services, Non-Departmental and the Department of Public Utilities. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess and County Attorney Rebecca Ehler listen during tonight’s continuation of FY1014 budget hearings. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Listening this evening to budget proposals Los Alamos County Councilors from left, Fran Berting, Steve Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Geoff Rodgers, KristinCouncil Authorizes County to Refund Large Portion of Existing Gross Receipts Tax Improvement Bonds
Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith speaks with Erik Harrigan, vice president of RBC Capital Markets in Albuquerque prior to the start of tonight’s Council meeting. Harrigan answered financial questions from Council before they voted. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Attorney Rebecca Ehler speaks with Peter Franklin of Modrall Sperling Law Firm in Albuquerque before the start of tonight’s Council Meeting. Franklin attended tonight’s meeting in case questions arose related to Ordinance No. 641. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCouncil Proclaims April 27 ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’
Councilor Kristin Henderson, on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council presents a proclamation accepted by Tom Nagawiecki, Environmental Services Management Analyst at tonight’s meeting in Council Chambers, declaring Saturday, April 27 as ‘Clean Up Los Alamos Day’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Proclamation:
Vice Chair Linda Deck Briefs Council on Los Alamos Creative District Advisory Committee Activities
Vice Chair Linda Deck of the Los Alamos Creative District Advisory Committee briefed County Council during the public comment segment of this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Deck reported that the LACDAC first met in December of 2012 and has held five meetings since that time. After identifying local needs, the Advisory Committee has instituted four working subcommittees, which have created coordinated priorities and action plans for the remainder of FY13 and into and through FY14. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More