Wildfire 2013 Event Set for March 30
COUNTY News:
As wildfire season begins, residents are urged to attend an informational event called “Wildfire 2013” set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 in Fuller Lodge.
The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Fire Department, in partnership with several local agencies:
- National Park Service;
- U.S. Forest Service;
- Valles Caldera National Preserve;
- Los Alamos National Laboratory;
- Los Alamos County Emergency Management;
- Interagency Wildfire Management Team; and
- National Weather Service.
Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on hand to greet children. Other displays and information Read More
Community Winds Presents $1,000 Check to New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association
The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) presented a $1,000 donation check to the New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association (NMAA) Thursday, March 14. The Winds raised the funds Feb. 23 through a benefit concert for NMAA, “Finlandia! and Other Brilliant Lights.” From left, Kaye Burick, a Los Alamos volunteer with NMAA; Susan Heckethorn , a member of the local board of directors of NMAA; Ted Vives, Musical Director of the Los Alamos Community Winds; and Jo An Howell, a member of LACW. Not pictured are Annabelle Montoya, Regional Manager of NMAA; Janet Hiller, a Los Alamos volunteer with NMAA and Joyce Guzik,Church of Christ to Host Women’s Mini-Conference
CHURCH OF CHRIST News:
“Wrapped in God’s Love” is the theme for the county-wide mini-conference, “Women-to-Women Brunch and More.”
The mini-conference, which seeks to connect Los Alamos women with each other and with God, will take place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 23, at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr.
The morning of Christian fellowship, encouragement and strengthening is open to all women of the community.
There is no charge for the conference. Brunch will be served and complimentary babysitting will be available.
Dr. Zandree Stidham is one of the featured speakers Read More
Obituary: Isaac Anthony Hayden June 11, 1996 – March 12, 2013
ISAAC ANTHONY HAYDEN
Isaac Anthony Hayden, 16, of Los Alamos, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James “Jim” Hayden.
Isaac was born June 11, 1996 to David and Jennifer Hayden. Isaac was a joyful young man with a loving and generous spirit for everyone he met.
Isaac was accepting of others and loved to be with people. His sweet spirit and sense of humor will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
He always kept busy with many projects going at one time. He looked at every aspect and detail of a project with great passion and interest. Read More
March Events at Bandelier
Pika. Photo by Sally King/BNM
BANDELIER News:
March Events at Bandelier
The skies are blue, the sun is shining, and the warm weather make it a perfect time to explore Bandelier National Monument.
Join us for fun and exciting activities in the month of March:
March 18-24 – National Wildlife Week
- During National Wildlife Week, learn more about the unique wildlife that call Bandelier home. A series of special programs will be offered throughout the week.
March 23 – Survivor Bandelier
- Join a ranger for a how-to guide on why animals live at Bandelier and how they adapt to a dynamic environment.
Great Conversations Are Coming April 28!
Dr. Erin Bouquin
LAPSF News:
Great Conversations is an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.
This is the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.
It will take place 2-5 p.m., April 28 at Los Alamos High School in the new building. This is the first in a series about the conversations that will take place.
“Be Patient; It’s Healthcare!” featuring Dr. Erin Bouquin.
Bouquin is currently the Chief Medical Officer for a multi-site medical office that concentrates on the Medical Home Read More
Dog Jog T-Shirt Logo Winner: Kristen Carrara
DOG JOG News:
2013 Dog Jog Logo Contest Results
The winner of this year’s contest is Kristen Carrara, a fifth grader from Pinon Elementary School.
The Dog Jog committee would like to thank all of the young artists who participated in the contest to design the 2013 Dog Jog t-shirt logo.
The entries this year were especially inventive and creative, so we congratulate all of the artists on their talent and imagination.
Second place goes to Malea Joyce, third place to Makenna Ellsworth, and fourth place to Paige Power.
The committee chose to award 12 honorable mentions this year to the following artists Read More
LANL: ChemCam Data Abundant at Planetary Conference
This image shows the ChemCam mast unit mounted on the Curiosity rover as it is being prepared in the clean room prior to the launch of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission. ChemCam fires a powerful laser that can sample Martian rocks and provide critical clues about the Red Planet’s habitability. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Laser instrument aboard Curiosity rover provides well over 40,000 shots so far
Members of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover ChemCam team will present more than two dozen posters and talks next week during the 44th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Read More
How The Hen House Turns: DeeDee and Scooter
How The Hen House Turns: DeeDee and ScooterSometime in the mid 1980’s, our daughters went off to college and the dog (Poncho) died–the classic scenario.
Our nest was empty for a while. The daughters’ pets had also met their assorted fates. Work at the lab and the excavation of dinosaur Seismosaurus filled the gap.
Apparently, still feeling that gap, I adopted a turtle or two. Husband Don gave me a proper aquarium.
In the summer of 2000 I rescued Freddy the water dragon from Pete’s Pets, our local pet store prior to Pet Pangaea. Other dragons
Obituary: Elaine Teresa Doyle Stratton March 23, 1929 – March 5, 2013
ELAINE TERESA DOYLE STRATTON March 23, 1929 – March 5, 2013
Elaine Teresa Doyle Stratton, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the family home in Los Alamos from complications of leukemia.
She was born March 23, 1929, to Colonel Hugh and Gertrude Mayr Doyle in Fort Totten, NY. Her father was later transferred to Fort Hamilton, New York, and she called Brooklyn home until, at the age of 20.
She came to Los Alamos from Oswego State Teachers College (NY) to teach primary grades in the Los Alamos Public Schools. She later earned a Masters in Education from New York University.
She met her husband, Read More
County Line for Week of March 18
COUNTY LINE:
EVENTS:
No Council Meeting Next Week
They’ll take a week off and be back in Regular Session Tuesday, March 26 (7 p.m., Council Chambers.) Watch for details on their agenda in the next issue of the County Line.
LAPD Volunteers: Info Meeting on Monday
We mentioned this meeting in last week’s newsletter – the Police Department is looking for some volunteers to help out with administrative tasks, so they can keep officers out in the community doing police work instead of paper work! Do you have the time to help out? Great! Attend this meeting at 5:30 p.m., March 18 – Read More
Obituary: Newby Gene Ellington Sept. 29, 1933 – Feb. 27, 2013
NEWBY GENE ELLINGTON
Newby Gene Ellington, 79, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 after a long and difficult battle with cancer.
He spent his last weeks, days and hours in the loving embrace of his wife Susan, his children and grandchildren.
Newby was the third child born to John Robert “Uncle Bob” Ellington and Martra Leila Ellington. He was born Sept. 29, 1933 and raised in Saxapahaw, North Carolina.
He graduated from Eli Whitney High School in Alamance County, and has a large and loving extended family.
Newby joined the U.S. Navy Read More
Good Samaritans Help Motorcycle Crash Victims on N.M. 4
Two Albuquerque residents crashed on N.M. 4 Thursday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Two Albuquerque residents riding a motorcyle down N.M. 4 toward Los Alamos hit the guardrail and were thrown over the side at approximately 5:20 p.m. Thursday and were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center.
The Los Alamos Daily Post spoke to eyewitnesses who rendered assistance to the accident victims at the scene.
Los Alamos resident, Matt Filer was driving with his three children, Samantha, Bethany and Nathan, toward the Jemez Mountains when they Read More
Businesses Exhibit Services at Marketing and Promotions Fair
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Marketing and Promotions Fair/FAN (Food and Networking) Club get-together drew vendors and community members to the Reel Deal Theater Wednesday evening. Photo by Katy Korkos/Chamber Read More
Two Openings are Part of ‘We Who Are Clay’ Events
‘Sabinoso’ is one of the photographs of New Mexico churches by Jim Gautier on display at the Historical Museum’s ‘Adobe’ exhibit. Phto by Jim Gautier
John Nathan Hains has studied micaceous clay pottery for 10 years at Northern New Mexico College. His pots are hand-built and fired in an open pit. This example, ‘Out of the Fire’ is part of the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s ‘We Who Are Clay’ exhibit. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos gets down and dirty as nearly a dozen Read More
Fire Stations and Law Enforcement Sites To Become Safe Havens
STATE News:
- HB 374 waiting for Governor’s Signature
SANTA FE – Distraught parents who want to give up their unwanted infants now have another place where they can drop them off and keep them safe.
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Emily Kane (D-Bernalillo-15) expands Safe Haven sites to include fire stations and law enforcement locations such as police or sheriff’s departments.
House Bill 374a “Safe Haven for Infants Site Definition” is now awaiting the Governor’s signature after passing the Senate on Wednesday.
“It’s a very compassionate bill,” Kane said. “We wanted Read More
Free Child Safety Seat Clinic March 20
NMDOT News:
Hundreds of child passenger safety technicians will meet March 20-21 at Sandia Resort for the NMDOT Traffic Safety Division’s and Safer New Mexico Now’s Annual Buckle Up New Mexico Recertification Training.
The event is designed to bring New Mexico’s child passenger safety technicians and instructors together for two days of intensive classroom and applied activities that address the most current issues in the field of child passenger safety.
In addition, a child safety seat clinic will be held 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 20 in the Sandia Resort’s parking lot, Section C6-C8. Read More
Charger Aquatics Team Brings Los Alamos Another State Banner!
Charger Aquatic swimmers and coaches with state banner. Courtesy/LACA
CHARGER AQUATICS News:
At the end of last weekend’s meet, the Los Alamos Charger Aquatics repeated its sweep taking home another state banner.
Age-group club swimmers from Los Alamos competed March 6-10 in the New Mexico State Short Course Championship meet at West Mesa Aquatic Center in Albuquerque.
This meet set a new record for the number of swimmers participating in the event, which exceeded 650 kids from across the state.
The four clubs that train at the Los Alamos Larry Walkup Aquatic Center – Charger Read More
Pet of the Week: Turbo the Dog
Turbo the 2-year-old dog. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Pet of the Week: Handsome and friendly 2-year-old Turbo arrived at the Los Alamos County Animal shelter because his owner moved to a place that would not allow dogs.
Turbo likes adult humans, female dogs and some male dogs. He does not know any cats.
His size and energy are not conducive to children, and it is not known how he relates to them.
Turbo loves tennis balls and wants to retrieve them for you. Turbo has recently been diagnosed with thyroid issues.
The medication is inexpensive and easy to administer. Turbo’s care should ideally Read More
DPU Charter Review Committee Holding First Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee will hold its first meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in the Community Building’s Training Room, 20th Street and Central Avenue.
This will primarily be an organizational meeting to appoint a chair and vice-chair and review the scope of work.
This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend.