Udall Applauds USPS Decision to Continue Saturday Delivery
U.S. SENATE News:Employers Thanked/Honored for Support
ESGR News:
SANTA FE – Twenty-one New Mexico businesses and public entities were honored last week for their support of members of the New Mexico Guard and Reserve.
The New Mexico Chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), hosted the lunchtime event April 11 at the National Guard Armory Aviation Support Facility in Santa Fe.
ESGR works to assist and educate employers about working with employees who are members of the National Guard or Reserve Units.
Larger businesses honored are Los Alamos National Security, Chugach Management, Fresenius Medical Corp., Honeywell, Lovelace Read More
LA Beer Co-op: Beer and Movie @ Reel Deal Thursday
Alana Jones
- Reel Deal Theater Thursday April 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m./movie at 7 p.m.
- Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at door
- Alana Jones, GM of Santa Fe Brewing will speak briefly on her experiences in the brewing enterprise
- Santa Fe Brewing will be serving their beer – $5
- Ticket includes a raffle for items donated by SFB and the LA Coop market.
- Proceeds benefit the LA Beer Co-op. Help make a local brewery a reality.
Authors Speak Series Presents David Grant Noble
David Grant Noble
MPL News:
Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak Series presents David Grant Noble, Author, Archaeologist, Photographer of the Southwest, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the Upstairs Rotunda.
In Noble’s most recent book, In the Places of the Spirits, he combines eloquent text and equally eloquent images, photographs of the earth and humanity’s places on it, a moving record of the Southwest.
Rendered with grace and capturing the ineffable spirit of the landscape, petroglyphs and archaeological sites of New Mexico, Utah and Arizona, Noble brings together all of his gifts Read More
How The Hen House Turns: Rattlesnake Behavior And A Few Brief Reviews
At the end of Streak’s story last week, I promised a rattlesnake story.
Then I received a comment from Joy Drake for my blog at caryneeper.com, and I decided the theme today would digress to include a note about recent research that addresses the issue she mentioned – “ascribing human emotions” to animals.
Are we imagining things when a dog smiles? Or wags its tail, or jumps around excitedly when we get out the leashes? Or when Lucy goose says “Speuw” Read More
Letter to the Editor: Friends of the Shelter Say Thank You Los Alamos!
By Kathy Clifford On Sunday, April 7, more than 300 members of our community shared their morning at the Posse Lodge for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Friends of the Shelter.
They also were treated to a doggy kissing booth for smooches and handshakes.
Many thanks to Peggy Sullivan and her husband for providing the booth and such an enthusiastic crew of canines!
Thanks also go to Sylvia Hush who coordinated a mobile adoption, which showcased some of our shelter dogs, who were able to enjoy a gorgeous spring morning outside getting lots of attention and Read More
Hilltopper Softball Wins Double Header Vs. Capital 16-0,10-0
Kiana Zerr beats throw into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr greated at home plate after home run hit. Photo by Alan Kirk
Krysta Salazar slides into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristin Christensen tagged at home plate. Photo by Alan Kirk
Emilee Jones stretches to make catch for out. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk makes catch at 1st for out. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Los Alamos Couple Win $50K Dream Wedding
Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau on the night of their victory in the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway. Courtesy/NM Dream Wedding Giveaway
A professional engagement portrait of Chris and Jeanette by Frank Frost was one of the gifts given to contest finalists. Photo by Frank Frost courtesy of NM Dream Wedding GiveawayLos Alamos contestants Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau have won the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway.
The winners were announced Tuesday. The couple’s prize is a dream wedding package valued at more than $50,000, including Read More
Los Alamos Nets 19 State Science and Engineering Fair Awards
LAPS News:
This year, 22 Los Alamos projects qualified for the 2013 New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair held April 4-5 at the New Mexico Tech Campus in Socorro.
Of those 22 projects, 19 received state awards – a tremendous accomplishment as the students competed against 300 students from across the state.
In addition to the category and special awards, Los Alamos Public School students took home three of the eight Grand Awards in the Junior and Senior Divisions.
Los Alamos Grand Award winners include los Alamos Middle School student Colin Hehlen and Los Alamos High School students Read More
Column: Six Factors Affecting Auto Insurance Premiums
Six Factors Affecting Auto Insurance PremiumsThere are a number of key factors most insurance companies use to calculate how much you’ll end up paying for your auto insurance.
What’s important to remember is that you can control many of these factors.
Your location, age and driving habits all play a major role, as do the types of vehicles you drive and your record of accidents.
In many cases, the choices you make about the coverage you want determine the cost of your premium.
Below is a more detailed look at six key factors that affect your auto insurance premiums, as well Read More
Pikas and Pixels on PEEC’s Tuesday Agenda!
Pikas harvest vegetation in the summer to survive the winter in mountain rock piles. Photo by Sally King
PEEC News:
Pikas, pixels, pine-planting: these are all aspects of citizen science that you can learn about from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at PEEC.
Representatives from Bandelier and Santa Fe National Forest will talk about their work and how you can get involved.
Bandelier rangers Claudia Brookshire and Sally King will discuss upcoming events and citizen science projects at the monument.
King will discuss the pika monitoring project and how these little critters can help us study Read More
Democrats Meet 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18
DPLA News:
All registered Democrats are urged to attend the Democratic Party of Los Alamos monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
The meeting will be at UNM-Los Alamos in Building 2.
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the local party’s budget and discuss the upcoming JFK Dinner scheduled for June 8.
Los Alamos Runner Completes Marathon des Sables
Los Alamos runner Garth Reader joins 1,000 others crossing the Sahara in the 28 Annual Marathon des Sables last week. Photo by Cimbaly E. Sampers, courtesy of
Marathon des Sables official website
Staff report:
Los Alamos runner Garth Reader has completed the timed portion of the 28 Annual Marathon des Sables (Marathon of Sands.)
The six-day, 156 mile ultra-marathon (the equivalent of six regular marathons) is considered the toughest foot race on earth.
Competitors from all over the world travel to Morocco to race across the Sahara desert, in 110-degree temperatures.
Runners are provided Read More
A View From the Stacks: National Library Week and Library Programs
Column by STEVEN THOMASApril 14-20 is National Library Week, with the theme of Communities Matter @ Your Library.
First held in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April.
It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians as well as to promote library use and support.
Public libraries continue to play an enormous role in our communities and in our nation as a whole.
For example, did you know:
- Reference librarians in the nation’s public and academic libraries answer nearly 6.6
Udall Meets With VA Secretary Shinseki Friday
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., meeting with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
YMCA Launches New Weight Management Class
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA’s new dietitian Sara Pocernik will teach a new weight management class 12:15-1 p.m., beginning Monday April 15.
This class will focus on a “non-diet” method of weight management and will consist of six classes, which will address various nutritional topics, as well as provide fitness advice.
Meetings also include nutritional handouts, healthy recipes, motivation, support, a trip to the grocery store and more.
Classes meet at the Y Express, 140 Central Park Square. Pre-registration is required and may be done at the main Y at 15th and Iris Read More
Coro de Cámara Debuts New Artistic Director
CORO DE CAMARA News:
Local chamber chorus Coro de Cámara has announced the selection of it new artistic director.
Andrew Alegria will debut his first concert with the group at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos and 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe.
His debut concert with Coro de Cámara is entitled “The American Sound” with works by Charles Ives, Aaron Copland and Moses Hogan among others, and features Barber’s Agnus Dei.
Tickets will be available at the door the day of the concert and may be purchased for $20 Read More
GAO Report Finds ATM Fees on the Rise
U.S. SENATE News:
- Large banks shown to have higher and more prevalent fees; Surcharges at non-bank ATMs higher and more frequent
‘UNM-LA on Display’ Highlights Faculty Innovations
Dr. Kate Massengale will give her ‘last lecture’ at UNM-LA on Display. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos is inviting the community to attend “UNM-LA on Display,” which will highlight its faculty.
Approximately 15 faculty members will share their academic projects and innovations currently being used at UNM-LA.
“UNM-LA on Display” takes place 4-6:30 p.m .Thursday, April 25 in the Building 2 Lecture Hall and café area at UNM-LA and refreshments will be provided.
At 5:45 pm, the evening will end with retiring Dean Read More
Free Program to Manage Chronic Disease Offered
YMCA News:
A new program is coming to the community.
The Family YMCA in conjunction with the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service is offering a series of community-based workshops to help those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic pain, anxiety, heart disease and more.
The Manage Your Chronic Disease (MyCD) Program, also known as Stanford University’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, brings people with chronic diseases, family members and caregivers together in a community Read More