Council Holding FY-14 Budget Hearings April 15-17
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday April 15, the Los Alamos County Council will hold budget hearings on the proposed FY-14 budget.
Hearings will continue Tuesday and Wednesday April 16-17.
Times and topics proposed for discussions are:
Monday April 15, 7 p.m.
- Budget Overview
- Long Range Financial Projection
- Elected Officials’ Budgets Discussion
- General County Operating Budgets Discussion
Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m.
- General County Operating Budgets Discussion, continued
- Utilities Budget Discussion
- Outstanding Items
Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m.
- Outstanding Items, continued
- Possible Adoption
Letter to the Editor: Nothing Short of Miraculous!
By Ann McLaughlin, Artistic Director
Los Alamos Concert Association
On Friday night, the Blue Window Bistro suffered a plumbing disaster resulting in flooding.
This could also have been a disaster for the Los Alamos Concert Association as we had reserved the restaurant for a post-concert dinner for 60 people, following the performance of Amsterdam’s Calefax Reed Quintet Sunday evening.
Instead, Melissa Paternoster and her wonderful staff flew into action and catered the dinner at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Working in an unfamiliar kitchen, these great people presented us with Read More
FBI Honors New Mexico Human Rights Projects
Executive Director Regina Turner accepts the award on behalf of New Mexico Human Rights Projects from FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters, Director Robert S. Mueller, III recognized the recipients of the 2012 Director’s Community Leadership Award.
These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service.
The Albuquerque Division of the FBI honored New Mexico Human Rights Projects (NMHRP), a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on Read More
Empty Nesters and Friends Club Meets Tonight
Letter to the Editor: Lucky To Have You All
By Sarah G. Rochester, Executive DirectorDear Friends:
What a wonderful community we live and work in. As we waited for spring to come, the community was filled with vases of daffodils and bunches of daffodils were delivered to homes by wonderful volunteers.
Each bunch of daffodils (2,500 this year) supports our hospice program and all profits from the sale go to direct patient care.
We thank you all for your wonderful support. Your daffodils became a gift to many.
Special Read More
Pet of the Week: Mildred the Lab Mix
SHELTER News:
Mildred is ayoung lab mix with a bundle of energy. She has a wonderful time running around the dog park, and despite her small size, enjoys the company of large dogs more than small dogs.
She is a very sweet girl who wants to please everyone.
Mildred and other adoptable pets are available at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website at www.lafos.org for information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and to learn more about the adoptable pets at https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html Read More
Column: From Differences To Mistakes – Part I
Opposites Attract? Or, Hang Out With Like-Minded? So, which is true? I am inclined to go with the like-mindedness.
Even when opposites attract, the opposites are usually manifested in the area of temperament, rather than how people think and what they value.
We seek out those whose opinions are similar to ours; we read or listen to news outlets that closely reflect what we believe (if not exclusively, certainly most of the time), and our friends are by and large similar to us.
Depending on your perspective, Margaret Heffernan Read More
K of C Recognizes Free Throw State Champs
Knights of Columbus Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya, left, and Grand Knight Ray Chavez with Free Throw State Champions EliIram-Bent, left, and Alicia Gonzales and Runner-Up Champ Wilhelm Schmidt. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales
K of C Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya presents Alicia Gonzales her state championship trophy and certificate. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales
K of C News:
Knights of Columbus Council #3137 last week recognized the K of C Free Throw State Champions and Runner-up.
Alicia Gonzales won her second
Time For Sign Change
A worker changes a sign at the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daniel Isle Sky Returns to Coffee House April 19
Musician Daniel Isle Sky performing Friday April 5, at the Coffee House Café, 723 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. He has been performing music since the age of 12 and released his solo album ‘I’m Coming Over’ in May of 2012 as an adult contemporary, up-beat, pop-rock album available on iTunes and Amazon.com. Sky has played at venues throughout the Southwest including New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. He is returning to the Coffee House Cafe 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 19. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Groves Portrait Now Permanently Displayed in Los Alamos
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC presents the nation’s colors at the Betty Ehart Senior Center during a community celebration of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s 70 years of service. Highlighting the event was the unveiling of the official military portrait of Gen. Leslie Groves donated to the Los Alamos Historical Museum by the Groves family. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladilypost.com
Listening to Los Alamos WWII Historian Nancy Bartlit, from left, LANL Director Charlie McMillan, Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Lt. Col. Antoinette Gant, commander,Los Alamos Animal Shelter Helps Santa Fe With Space Issue From Dog Hoarding Case
Jacinta Leston with 5-year-old Bandalario and 4-year-old Poncio Saturday at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. The male Chihuahuas were transferred from the Santa Fe Shelter recently to make room for 48 dog hoarding victims. Contact the Los Alamos Shelter to adopt Bandalario or Poncio. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Ruby, a 2-year-old pit bull and Heath, a 3-year-old shepherd mix take time out from playing to eat treats Saturday at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter. Ruby and Heath transferred in from the Santa Fe Shelter. Contact the Los Alamos Shelter Read More
Hilltopper Softball Sweeps Santa Fe 5-3, 14-5!
Erin Kirk beats tag to 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr throwing pitch. Photo by Alan Kirk
Coach Zerr attempting to avoid play at 1st Base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Micaela Christensen dives for ball in Center Field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Emily Jones picks up ground ball at 2nd. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk stretches for throw from Emily Jones for out. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alleta Marciano slides into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Micaela Christensen heads to home plate and waiting teammates after homerun hit. Photo by Alan Kirk
Letter to the Editor: Roundabout Announced on Day of Jokes
By JOEL WILLIAMSAfter six years of County-caused delay, the state will now begin to redo N.M. 502, if only for the segment from Knecht Street to Canyon Road.
I am sure the experienced state designers will produce a fine working design from the conceptual one.
It was appropriate that NMDoT’s press release, which indicated that the County Council’s desired roundabout at Central Avenue be included, should be made on April Fool’s Day – a day of jokes.
LAHS Softball Beats Albuquerque Academy 14-0!
The Los Alamos High School Softball Team lost its first district game to Bernalillo 4-2 Wednesday and came back to beat Albuquerque Academy Friday night 14-0. In that game, Cristina Perez, Micaela Christensen and Kristin Christensen all hit home runs. Emily Jones pitched a complete game shutout and earned her season victory of the season. Here Aletta Marciano hits a double Against Academy. Photo by Rod Christensen
Cristina Perez hits a home run on the top of the 3rd to start a big rally against Academy. Photo by Rod Christensen
Jodi Thomas gets a base hit against Academy. Photo by Los Alamos Genealogical Association Meets April 11
LAGA News:Los Alamos Athletes Compete in USASA Southwest Freeride Series
The Pajarito Freeride Team including Los Alamos High School sophomores Charlie Herrmann, Austin Salmon and Steven Calhoun, led by Coach Tony Hinojosa as they enter Opening Ceremonies of Nationals Saturday evening. The Pajarito Mountain Freeride Team is a competitive ski and snowboard team that trains at Pajarito Mountain and competes in the USASA Southwest Freeride Series. Competition begins Monday at Copper Mountain, Colo. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Udall Welcomes FAA Decision to Delay Tower Closures
The control tower at the Double Eagle II airport in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DAAPII- Udall Will Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block Closures For Next Two Years
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Meets April 16
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold a meeting noon to 2 p.m., April 16 at the Ridgepark Clubhouse.
Directions to the meeting start at the intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer (Shell Station) go south on Oppenheimer approximately 0.1 mile, thru the cul-de-sac.
Public parking is along the sidewalk. The room can be chilly, a sweater is advised.
Several Los Alamos County Council Members will speak at the gathering beginning at noon.
Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items and toiletries for the organization’s charitable donations. Read More
June English Beautifies Los Alamos
June English of Professional Skin Care Choices shows her line of Physician’s Care Alliance skin care products. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comJune English of Professional Skin Care Choices has been providing skin care services in Los Alamos for nine years.
She serves a loyal clientele Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from her office at 127 East Gate Drive, Suite 212-D.
English is a trained medical aesthetician and worked for several Phoenix plastic surgeons before moving to Los Alamos.
“I help women Read More