GOP Presents Aug. 15 Talk on Common Core
GOP News:
Are you familiar with Common Core?
The public is invited to join concerned citizens for an introduction to the Common Core State Standards, a National Education Program designed to standardize and Align Standards, Curriculum and Testing.
Come learn the goals of Common Core. Where did it come from? How and when did it start? Who was involved in its start-up? Who has been paying for it? Who will pay for it in the future? What are the hidden consequences of implementing Common Core? How will it affect your kids?
When: Thursday, Aug. 15
Where: UNM LA Campus, Building 6, Room 612 Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Releases Landscape and Restoration Stewardship Plan Draft EIS
Valles Caldera Trust Releases Landscape and Restoration Stewardship Plan Draft EIS
- Public Input Requested
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Valles Caldera Trust (Trust) has released a 10-year plan for the proposed stewardship of the Valles Caldera National Preserve (preserve.)
The Landscape Restoration and Stewardship Plan (Stewardship Plan) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) details a number of actions aimed at reducing the potential for severe burning and moving the forest to a more sustainable and resilient condition. Proposed actions include forest thinning, wildland fire Read More
Tami Martinson of Los Alamos Scores Second Career Hole In One
LAGC News:
Tami Martinson of Los Alamos scored her second career hole in one Sunday at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
Witnessing her great shot were husband Drew Martinson, along with Wayne and Lynn Taylor.
Martinson was playing from the red tees on the 15th hole, which measures 146 yards and she hit a 6 iron for her perfect shot. Read More
Police Maintaining Standard Operations During Cpl. Alfred Roybal’s Funeral Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Police Department Operations, Dispatch and Detention services will maintain standard operations Thursday during Cpl. Alfred Roybal’s funeral services; however, Police Administrative Offices will be closed while staff attend the funeral.
Letter to the Editor: The Latest News on Water Wells
The Latest News on Water WellsTo those interested in the proposal to drill water wells on the canyon rims in White Rock and Pajarito Acres:
The Los Alamos County Council will meet at 7 p.m., Aug. 20 at the White Rock Fire Station on N.M. 4. It will be a working session and public comments will be allowed. One of the topics is the San Juan/Chama water allocation. A good turnout at this meeting will be a sign that the subject of water well drilling in residential areas is still of concern to many people.
During this summer, a group of people who have been involved in opposition to the Department
Special Program Tuesday for NJROTC Freshmen
Cadets occasionally hold car washes to raise funds for their activities. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Freshmen entering the Naval Junior ROTC program at Los Alamos High School are encouraged to attend a special program following Tuesday’s freshmen orientation.
After staff and students welcome new comers to the campus with a host of orientation information, cadet leaders will add to the experience with activities of their own. The unit cadets intend to have items on display and share opportunities available with the LAHS organization. Food and hands on activities to engage Read More
Los Alamos Public School Staff Returns to Work
Several groups met with Los Alamos Public School staff returning back to school Friday after the summer break. During a breakfast at Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos Co-op General Manager Steve Watts, left, shared information about the Co-op and Lisa Wismer, right, and other UNM-LA staff talked with State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, about her ongoing support of the UNM-LA mil levy vote that is coming up next month. Students return to work Wednesday. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Public Schools’ all staff breakfast was held at the high school with exhibits by Read More
LANL Scientists Show Muon Imaging May Offer Hope of Assessing Damaged Reactor Cores
LANL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ Critical to the recovery efforts following the devastating effects of the 2011 tsunami on Japan’s Fukushima reactor is the ability to assess damage within the reactor’s core.
A study in the journal AIP Advances by a team of scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shows that muon imaging may offer the best hope of assessing damage to the reactor cores and locating the melted fuel.
Muon imaging, which utilizes naturally occurring muons created in the atmosphere by cosmic rays to image dense objects, should solve the problem of determining Read More
Governor Announces Awards to Seven Rural Communities
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that seven rural communities in New Mexico have been awarded technical assistance and services from the newly-created Frontier Communities Initiative.
Signed into law by Martinez in April, the initiative is a community economic development partnership coordinated through the Economic Development Department’s MainStreet Program. The following communities were selected to receive assistance from the Frontier Communities Initiative:
- Carrizozo;
- Columbus;
- Hurley;
- Madrid;
- Historic Route 66 (Moriarity
NMSBIC Meeting Brings Capital Providers to Española
NMSBIC News:
The New Mexico Small Business Investment Corporation (NMSBIC) will host a community meeting to introduce owners of new and expanding businesses to sources of capital and to knowledgeable resources that can help their businesses grow.
The meeting, called Accessing Capital in New Mexico, is open to the public and will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Santa Claran Hotel, Rio Grande Room, 460 N. Riverside Dr. in Española.
New Mexico and Española business-service providers will discuss free and low-cost services, and a panel of representatives from lending organizations Read More
Yang: Lists Are Great; Lists Can Be Constraining: It’s All About How We Use Them
Lists Are Great; Lists Can Be Constraining: It’s All About How We Use ThemAugust signals the end of summer. People take the last chance for vacation, and the pace of life seems to take a couple of notches down … for some. So, I will continue my summer-lite writing for light reading.
I live with lists. I don’t always follow them, but they provide both a compass and a reminder. Somehow, when it comes to management issues, though, I rail against lists.
The “10 best ideas for…,” or “7 ways to…,” or, “5 lessons or secrets…” My least favorite is “6 ways to talk like a leader.” Read More
Freshness Abounds at Thursday’s Farmers Market
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
LA FARMERS MARKET News:
It’s the time of year where most of the crops are in along with the mouth-watering aroma of green chile in the air.
So come by the market Thursday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library parking lot for that green chile aroma and enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts.
What’s at market this week:
Roasted Green Chiles, Grapes ,tomatoes, shishito peppers, lettuce ,arugula, onions, garlic, squash, diakon, garlic scapes, cabbage, squash blossoms, cucumbers, orka ,egg plant, green chile, chile powder, corn decorations, beets, Read More
UNM-LA’s Fire Science Program Increases Training Opportunities for Firefighters
Twelve Los Alamos County Fire Department employees recently earned AAS degrees in Fire Science from UNM-LA including Christopher Bartlett, Colorado Cordova, Gerard Coriz, Jaden Eads, Kevin Kamplain, Aaron McNiff, Colin O’Connell, Allen Quintana, Jeff Saiz, Ben Stone, Jeffrey Wetteland and Glenn Trehern (not picture). At right, LAFD Capt. Joseph Candelaria heads the Fire Science program at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAC
Education has been a cornerstone of Joseph Candelaria’s life for many years. Starting with his first degree, an Associate of Read More
Dr. Steven Squyres to Deliver 43rd Oppenheimer Memorial Lecture Aug. 19
Letter to the Editor: Solution to Open-Air Restaurant Quandary
By BILL SELLERS Flags Lowered at LAPD to Honor Cpl. Alfred Roybal
Flags at the Los Alamos Police Department are lowered to half staff in honor of Cpl. Alfred Roybal who died Thursday night. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter to the Editor: Retain County Parks Director Position
By MIKE WHEELERLos Alamos parks and open spaces are in the best condition they have ever been. Please consider retaining a Parks Director to replace Dick Mcinyre.
For many years we had no parks director (or landscape architect) and the parks and open spaces looked like it. When the county got serious about our appearance and invested in the parks everything quickly changed.
Today the maintenance is up to date, landscaping is beautiful and trails are popular with both citizens and visitors. Don’t take us back to the bad old days. Continue investing in our future with an organization Read More
Interesting Cloud Spotted Over McDonald’s
An interesting cloud was spotted above McDonald’s on Trinity Drive Saturday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Hi Signs at Saturday’s Fair and Rodeo Parade
Executive Director Cedric Page of UNM-LA waves to the judges at the 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Saturday morning on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local attorney George Chandler marches with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos in Saturday’s 2013 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Spectators of all ages lined Central Avenue Saturday morning to watch the annual Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade.
Everything from cars displaying magnetic signs to riders on horseback Read More
Ashley Pond Improvements Taking Shape
The improvements to Ashley Pond Park were beginning to take more substantial shape last week. The project is scheduled for completion in November. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More