Public Invited to LANL Student Symposium
LANL News:
This year’s LANL Student Symposium, “Championing Scientific Careers,” is July 26-27 at the Los Alamos High School campus.
The Symposium provides a unique opportunity for students to present their research. The intent of the Symposium is to broaden students’ expertise and prepare them for careers in science and nontechnical fields. This is an excellent forum for students to network and make professional contacts.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Programs Office invites all Los Alamos community members to attend.
For information, visit https:////www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/symposium/index.php Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Dogs As Bird-Sitters
How the Hen House Turns Dogs As Bird-Sitters
When our first chickens arrived in a cardboard box 40 years ago, including Peeper’s mom Peeky, we had already adopted Poncho.
As a “Santa Fe Shepherd,” his instincts were just about right. He helped us herd the chickens back into the pen for the night. (Chickens don’t herd, but that’s another story.)
We didn’t try to train Poncho as a sheepdog, but we did train DeeDee and Scooter, pointer-heeler shelter dogs we adopted after the 2000 fire in Los Alamos. They were natural Read More
Sixteen Athletes Qualify for State Games
Los Alamos Senior Olympians who competed in the State Games, front row from left, Jackie Peckham, Dave Delanoy, Inez Ross (the dummy) and Susan Krohn. Back row from left, Ernie Bryant, Ann ReVelle, Abel Castillo, Bob Weeks, Cy Jakubowski and Ted Williams. Not present: Richard Thompson, Jr., and Timothy Johnson.Senior Olympics News:
Local qualifiers include (* indicates an athlete who went on to the State Games):
Mary Billen (road race and track); Ernie Bryant* (pickleball); Margie Candler (airgun); Abel Castillo* (horseshoes, rec events, shuffleboard, table tennis); Dave Delanoy* Read More
Star Gaze at Dark Night Aug. 3
PA News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Spirio Soccer Field in Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The planets Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus will be visible. There will be a tour of the summer constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight. Call Steve Becker, 662-3252 for information. Read More
Splash n Dash Draws More Than 100 Athletes
Swimmers take part in Splash n Dash. Courtesy photoTRIATOMICS News:
More than 100 athletes participated in Splash n Dash Wednesday.
There is one more Splash n Dash Aug. 7 and there will be prizes for anyone who participates in three or more of the events.
Splash n Dash events are free and open to ages six and up. There are three courses this year: a 400M swim and 5K run, a 200M swim and 3K run, and for athletes ages 6 to 12, a 100M swim and 1.3 mile run.
For more photos, visit www.facebook.com/Triatomics. For more information about the Splash n Dash, visit www.triatomics.org Read More
Bobby Frank Chi Laid to Rest
Father Colin Kelly officiates at the graveside service for Bobby Chi. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladaiypost.com
Members of The American Legion Riders of Los Alamos honor Bobby Chi. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladaiypost.comStaff Report:
Bobby Frank Chi, 31, born in Los Alamos, New Mexico June 14, 1982, unexpectedly passed away July 17, 2013.
Bobby was caring and loved life. He will be remembered for his ambitious pursuits of knowledge, new challenges, love of ghost hunting, and living in the moment. Bobby thrived on celebrating and enjoying life to the fullest and probably experienced
LACDC Releases Los Alamos MainStreet Survey Results
Courtesy/LACDC
Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC News:
What are the people of Los Alamos interested in having as retail and dining options? Where does Los Alamos prefer to shop? What time do people prefer to shop in Los Alamos? What products, brand, and stores do people wish there was in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation developed and conducted a survey to help provide retail owners and restaurateurs the answers to these age old questions. This was an online survey through Los Alamos MainStreet website that was conducted during April. There were business cards and signs Read More
Los Alamos Club Inducts World’s Newest Rotarians
Los Alamos Rotary Club Tuesday inducted the two newest Rotarians in the world during its lunch meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. From left, Rotary District Gov. Kit Turpen, new Rotarian Gary DeRosier of First National Bank of Santa Fe-Los Alamos Branch, DeRosier‘s sponsor Chuck Talman, Rotarian Nancy Cerutti who conducted the induction ceremony and new Rotarian Kirsten Laskey of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rotary District Gov. Kit Turpen bows as he receives a standing ovation from Rotarians and guests following his motivational Read More
Catch Free Community Shuttle to Beer Fiesta
LABC News:VA Seeks Feedback For Open Burn Pit Registry
Marine Lance Corporal Richard Carmichael disposes of trash at the burn pit on Forward Operating Base Zeebrudge in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. DOD photo
VA News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is asking veterans to help create its Open Burn Pit Registry for military service members, civilian personnel and veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes from open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Udall coauthored the legislation to create the burn pit registry, which the Read More
SFI Seminar: ‘Truth, Lies and Randomness’ Friday
Jarad Saia. Courtesy photo
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute will present a seminar titled “Truth, Lies and Randomness” by presenter Jarad Saia from the University of New Mexico at 12:15 p.m. Friday, July 26 in the Collins Conference Room at SFI.
SFI is at 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe. The talk is free and open to the public
Random bits are used in algorithms to: break symmetry and deadlock, ensure load-balancing, find a representative sample, maximize utility, and foil an adversary. Unfortunately, true randomness is difficult to guarantee, especially in a decentralized setting where Read More
Girls Soccer Tryouts Begin Aug. 12
LAHS News:
Soccer tryouts for the girls high school soccer program begin Aug. 12.
There will be a short meeting at 7 a.m., Aug. 12 at Sullivan Field to collect medical release forms, get a head count, review schedule and procedures for the try outs.
Tryouts will be conducted at Pueblo and Sullivan Fields. The morning session are 7:30-9 a.m. Monday and Tuesday at Sullivan Field. The afternoon session is 4:30-7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Pueblo Complex.
All players must have soccer shoes, shin guards and water. No player will be allowed to participate without a completed medical Read More
Column: Fall Prevention and Improving Gait and Balance through Exercise
Fitness ColumnFall Prevention and Improving Gait and Balance through Exercise
Proper balance and gait are essential components of physical function. If a person is going to be able to perform most activities of daily living, they need to have the capacity to safely stand and walk.
There are many causes of affected gait and balance including chronic disease, muscle weakness, neurological conditions, aging, cognitive impairments, and extremity disabilities.
Balance is a person’s ability to control upright posture under a variety of conditions. There are three sensory systems Read More
Rare Chance to Explore Abandoned Copper Mine
Nacimiento Copper Mine site. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering a rare chance to visit the abandoned Nacimiento Copper Mine near Cuba Aug.10.
The trip, led by local geology expert Patrick Rowe, will be fun and hands-on for both adults and children. Participants will explore the area, with ample chances to find beautiful specimens such as petrified wood.
Specimens found at the Nacimiento Cooper Mine site. Courtesy photo
In addition to petrified wood specimens, which are regularly covered with exquisite green malachite and blue azurite, Read More
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship to Erin Kirk
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Erin Kirk with a scholarship recently. Erin will be attending the University of New Mexico and will study communication or education. From left, Her father Alan Kirk, mother Pat Kirk, Erin Kirk and Kiwanis President Don Casperson. Erin was selected because of her contribution to the community through Los Alamos Youth Leadership for the past four years and her leadership in spearheading the “Dig In Pink” as a fundraiser for a volleyball coach who had developed cancer. Kiwanis meets each Tuesday at noon at Trinity of the HIll Church in Kelly Hall. Read More
Cheryl Rofer Speaks on Win-Win Solutions for Expanding Nuclear Power
Staff Report
LANL Retiree Cheryl Rofer will speak on “Win-Win Nonproliferation Solutions for Expanding Nuclear Power.”
The talk will be given at an open meeting of the Los Alamos Committee on Arms Control and International Security at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in the Lounge at the Education Building of United Church, 2525 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
Nuclear power is expected to expand in response to increasing need for electricity and decreasing carbon emissions. The danger of proliferation of nuclear weapons can expand in parallel.
Those involved in nuclear power often see nonproliferation Read More
Los Alamos Beer Co-op Joins Del Norte Credit Union’s ‘Keep it Co-op!’ Campaign
Staff Report:
Del Norte Credit Union is proud to announce the addition of Los Alamos Beer Co-op to its roster of Los Alamos-based cooperatives in its initiative known as the Keep it Co-op! campaign.
Los Alamos Beer Co-op joins Del Norte Credit Union, Zia Credit Union, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, Los Alamos Co-Op Market, and Little Forest Playschool to the public awareness campaign.
Keep It Co-Op! was launched in 2012 to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives. Cooperatives are not-for-profit institutions that are owned and directed by its members. Profits return to members Read More
Valles Caldera Birthday Celebration This Weekend
East Fork of the Jemez in the Valles Caldera from the air. Photo by Greg Kendell/ladailypost.comVALLES CALDERA News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS–The Valles Caldera National Preserve will host the Jemez Valley Storytelling Jamboree 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 27 and 28 at the Valle Grande staging area located just inside the Preserve’s main entrance.
There is no admission charge to attend the jamboree, so bring your family and friends for a day of fun and entertainment by some of the area’s most talented storytellers.
The Jamboree will anchor the 2013 Preservation Act Celebration that will commemorate Read More
Border Zone Extension Expected to Boost Tourism, Economy in Southern New Mexico
STATE News:
Santa Fe– Mexican tourists who have a Laser Visa Border Crossing Card can now travel to the Southern New Mexico cities of Las Cruces, Mesilla, Deming and Lordsburg, thanks to the new 55 Mile Rule, which went into effect July 12.
Prior to the new rule, visitors from Mexico could only travel 25 miles into New Mexico, putting these towns off limits.
New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center analyzed the economic impact of the new rule and concluded that the state could see up to $51 million in additional spending in the next year, up to 340 new jobs created,and up to $2.57 million Read More
New Option Available For LAHS Registration
LAHS News:
Registration for Los Alamos High School is rapidly approaching. Registration will take place Aug. 5-8.
This year Los Alamos High School is excited to announce a new option to pay online that will be a timesaver for students and their parents.
Aug. 1, students’ schedules for the 2013-14 school year will be available on PowerSchool, which is accessible on the Los Alamos Schools website at https:////laschools.net/lahs. Prior to registration, parents can go onto PowerSchool and get their student’s schedule. Then they can go to the LAHS home page and Read More