Celebrate National Library Week and Poetry Month
MPL News:
Celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month at local libraries this month.
The public is invited to the following events:
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6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in the Upstairs Rotunda, the Library will host a Poetry Potluck. April is National Poetry Month and Mesa Public Library will be hosting a fun and informal open mic night. Bring poems and a food item to share at the poetry potluck.
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7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at White Rock Town Hall, Family Friendly Film Series presents Rise of the Guardians .
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Celebrate National Library Week all week long, April 14-20.
Kirt Kempter Talks On Abiquiu Region Geology Tonight
Dr. Kirt Kemper conducting a field class. Courtesy photo
LAGS News:
The next meeting of the Los Alamos Geological Society is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Christian Church, 92 East Road.
Dr. Kirt Kempter will talk about the geology of the Abiquiu Region. He is a geologist and educator living in Santa Fe.
Kempter’s primary field study areas include the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico, Copper Canyon in Mexico and the Rincon de la Vieja volcano in northwestern Costa Rica.
He also leads educational tours for the Smithsonian Institution, including Iceland, Antarctica and numerous Read More
Local Couple Recounts Boston Marathon Experience
Whitney and Matt Dreier at the ‘Run the Caldera’ race at the Valles Caldera. Courtesy photoCounty Department Heads Continue Presentations to Council
Community and Economic Development Department Director Anne Laurent speaks to Council about the proposed budget for the divisions under her direction. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Public Works Department Director Philo Shelton III presents his department’s proposed budget listing numerous areas of cost saving measures. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Administrator Harry Burgess and Police Chief Wayne Torpy converse prior to tonight’s proposed budget presentations. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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County Department Chiefs Address Council
Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson works on last minute details with Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez prior to their presentation on the Assessor’s Office budget to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson and Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez present their proposed FY2014 budget to Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge Alan Kirk chats with County Attorney before the start of tonight’s Council meeting. Kirk briefed Council on his FY2014 Read More
Council Looks At Its Own 4 Percent Budget Reduction
The Los Alamos County Council proposed FY2014 budget reflects a 4 percent reduction in the Council’s own budget. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Officials Present Budget Overview
County Attorney Rebecca Ehler listens as Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess briefs Council on the FY2014 budget. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer and Budget and Grants Manager Gina Coluzzi Torpy present highlights of the FY2014 budget to Council. Lynne explained that a $5 million increase in the proposed $185,928,637 budget is a change in accounting and not an increase in the budget. He also explained the various reductions achieved in the proposed budget. Eight fulltime positions are being eliminated Read More
Council Tackles FY2014 Budget Hearings Tonight
Council Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Police Chief Wayne Torpy and Budget and Grants Manager Gina Coluzzi Torpy preparing for tonight’s meeting. Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess, Steven Lynne, Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer and Budget and Grants Manager Gina Coluzzi Torpy will present the FY 2014 Summary of Changes from Proposed to Adopted, FY 2014 Pension Administrative Costs, FY 2014 Long Range Financial Projection, FY 2014 Equipment Replacement List and FY 2014 Recurring Grants List during tonight’s County Council meeting, which Read More
Two Dead, Dozens Wounded in Boston Marathon Explosions
Breaking News:
At 2:50 p.m. east coast time today, two explosions about 20 seconds apart killed two people and injured dozens more, according to multiple news reports.
The explosions occurred near the finish line at the Boston Marathon where runners and spectators crowded the area.
Most recent reports are calling these explosions a “terrorist attack” and officials have shut down the air space over Boston.
A third explosion has been reported to have occurred at the JFK Library several miles from the Boston Marathon finish line.
Also according to reports, another device Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 4–April 10, 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.
April 4 at 3:42 p.m. / Police received a report of a 12-year-old Los Alamos boy being abused on 33rd Street. The matter is under investigation.
JASON WILLIS
April 4 at 4:25 p.m. / Police arrested Jason Willis, 32, of Los Alamos in the 2500 block of Trinity Drive on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
April 5 at 1 p.m. / Police charged Lois Vigil, 46, of Santa Fe near Canyon Road and East Road with Read More
Remodeled Lobby Greets LANB Customers
New carpet with a pathway leading customer’s into LANB’s remodeled lobby starts here with the customer service area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LANB’s newly remodeled lobby. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report:
A newly remodeled lobby greets customers who enter Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos.
The remodel project team kicked off April 14, 2011 with nine individuals representing executive office, purchasing, marketing, teller services, account service representatives, security and administrative staff. Read More
Today is Tax Day … Avoid Common Mistakes!
IRS News:
The deadline to file Federal Income Tax Returns is midnight today, April 15.
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay the processing of their returns. Here are some ways to avoid common mistakes.
File electronically. Filing electronically, whether through e-file or IRS Free File, vastly reduces tax return errors, as the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. And best of all, there is a free option for everyone.
Mail a paper return to the right Read More
PEEC Earth Day Series: Kids Discover Spiders on the Pajarito Plateau
Aspen Elementary School 1st graders’ black widow spider. Photo by Angelique Harshman/
The Aspen Elementary School students didn’t know what they would find on their outdoor excursion to the Homestead Trail, but they were all excited.
As part of PEEC’s Pajarito Plateau Field Science curriculum, the first graders were investigating spiders and insects, turning over rocks, looking closely at tree bark, and inspecting rotting logs.
We were finding lots of evidence of spiders – old Read More
Don Casperson Named ‘Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor’
Longtime Kiwanian and Los Alamos resident Don Casperson has been named 2012-2013 ‘Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor’ in recognition for his outstanding service and dedication to the Southwest District Key Club. Courtesy photo Read More
‘Geek Night’ Packs Dixie Pub
The Dixie Pub at the rear of the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos was packed again Thursday night for the popular ‘Geek Night’ event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
2013 Church Leader Conference April 19-20
Los Alamos Students Shine at Chemistry Olympiad
ACS News:
The Central New Mexico Section of the American Chemical Society has announced the names of four outstanding high school chemistry students in the 2013 New Mexico Chemistry Olympiad competition:
- Kevin Gao of Los Alamos High School
- Alexander Wang of Los Alamos High School
- Aaron Geelon So of Albuquerque Academy
- Andrew Chen
Runners Brave High Winds at Run For Her Life Sunday
Runners cross the finish line at Run for Her Life. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Runners leave the starting gate at Run For Her Life Sunday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comNIST: Re-shoring a New Perspective
Courtesy/NISTRe-shoring sure has been in the news a lot lately. Perhaps you’ve been reading about the trend of re-shoring, as an increasing number of American firms are moving their manufacturing back to the U.S.
You may have read about Caterpillar making the choice to move their manufacturing operations from Japan to Georgia to produce small bulldozers and excavators, or how Chesapeake Candle realized that the advantage of doing business in China had disappeared and decided to move operations back to Maryland. Read More
YANG: Opposites Attract? Or, We Prefer To Hang Out With Like-Minded? Handling Differences/Conflicts – Part II
Opposites Attract? Or, We Prefer To Hang Out With Like-Minded? Handling Differences/Conflicts – part IIJust as differences do not automatically lead to conflicts, they don’t inevitably cause mistakes either.
However, pushing ideas into feasible plans and on to development involves risks; that’s where potential mistakes occur.
If most people already feel uncomfortable with voicing different opinions, proposals, or ideas, the discomfort increases with the higher risks that come with realizing such ideas or plans.
Consider this colossal mistake: Read More