2013 NMHSCA North vs. South All-Star Rosters
NMHSCA News:2013 4A/5A Girls All-Star Basketball Game
Game Date: Friday, June 7
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Game Location: Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho
Coaches: North, Lori Mabrey & South, TBA
All-Star Hotel Inn of Rio Rancho
1465 Rio Rancho Drive S.E. (505) 892-1700
| North | |||||
| Kerstin | Strong | 6′ 1″ | Eldorado | Michael Huston | |
| Kassandra | Harris | 5′ 9″ | Cibola | Lori Mabrey | |
| Ashley | Sorensen | 6′ 2″ | Capital | Thomas Montoya | |
| ERIN | KIRK | 5′ 10″ | LOS ALAMOS | Ann Stewart | |
| Ally | Salata | 5′ 9″ | |||
SFI Seminar: Large-Scale Power Restoration
Pascal Van Hentenryck, NICTA
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute presents the seminar, Large-Scale Power Restoration, by Pascal Van Hentenryck.
The seminar is 12:15 p.m., Friday, March 22 in the Collins Conference Room at 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Abstract: This talk considers how to restore a transmission system after significant disruptions.
It presents hybrid optimization models, combining mathematical programming, constraint programming, and local search, that scale to large transmission systems and reviews the underlying technology to achieve these results.
Experimental Read More
Bandelier and Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera Announce Next “Opera on the Rocks” is Sept. 21
Menotti was inspired by The Adoration of the Magi (Hieronymus Bosch, died 1516) to create Amahl and the Night Visitors. Courtesy/wikipedia
BNM/LAGSFO News:
Bandelier National Monument and the Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera will present “Opera on the Rocks” Saturday, Sept. 21 at Bandelier.
This second annual event will feature AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS by Giancarlo Menotti, an Opera Alta production.
CAST:
Amahl
Ross Click, soprano, is an incoming freshman at Los Alamos High School, plays bass in orchestra, dances with New Mexico Dance Theater, and in 2012 originated the role of Kayll, Read More
Yang: Smaller Bag Is Smaller Than Bigger Bag
Smaller Bag Is Smaller Than Bigger BagAllow me to have some fun with the following announcement … otherwise, I’d have to cry.
“Date Published: February 22, 2013
Publisher: URS CH2M Oak Ridge
When double bagging radioactive and/or asbestos wastes, consider using a smaller bag as the inner container and larger bag as the outer container to make an easy fit for the double bagging operations while minimizing the risk of contamination spreading.”
Seriously?!
Of course, my first reaction was the usual, “No s*#%, Sherlock!” I realize that handling radioactive materials Read More
Bill to Encourage Investment in NM Tech Companies Heads to Governor’s Desk
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico has long been the birth place of science and technology, and legislation just approved in the Senate will help to keep and grow businesses that develop technology in the state.
House Bill 401a “State Investment in Tech Transfer Companies,” sponsored by Rep. Carl Trujillo would allow the State Investment Council (SIC) to make investments in New Mexico private equity funds or in businesses operating a facility in New Mexico using research developed, in whole or in part, by a state academic institution or a contractor designated as a national laboratory.
An additional Read More
Fabulous Fifties Family Sock Hop Saturday!
One of the tiniest dancers at a previous Fabulous Fifties Family Sock Hop. Courtesy/LAFCLos Alamos Family Council’s 8th Annual Fabulous Fifties Family Sock Hop will be held 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church’s Parish Hall.
This alcohol-free, multi-generational yearly event is LAFC’s only fundraiser, Executive Director Joyce Beery said.
Families interested in a hoppin’ good evening of fun will find it at the Hop, Beery said, noting that in addition to music and dancing for all ages – including dance contests Read More
Izraelevitz: Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate School
Passover, Glazed Donuts and Graduate SchoolPassover, glazed donuts and graduate school do not mix well. This is a fact that I encountered, for five consecutive years, when I was a graduate student working on my doctoral degree.
Full appreciation of this physical law requires some background, so please bear with me for a paragraph or two.
Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is the Jewish week-long holiday celebrating the Biblical Exodus of the Jews from Egypt.
There is a ceremonial dinner, called the Passover Seder, that begins the week of Passover and introduces the observance Read More
Thoughts From the Big Chair: TV’s Late Night Talk Shows and Johnny Carson – A Quantitative Analysis
Thoughts From the Big ChairTV’s Late Night Talk Shows and Johnny Carson – A Quantitative Analysis
Part I – Grading the Shows
As with the TV drama that I talked about in my last column, we are also in a special time when it comes to late night TV talk shows – we, again, now have an embarrassment of riches and many options for our watching pleasure.
As in my previous columns, you’ll get my take on it through commentary, but I’ll give you an added bonus in Part II. I’ll demonstrate for you in a quantitative, i.e. measurable, Read More
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Graves July 13, 1931 – March 16, 2013
PATRICIA ANN GRAVES March 16, 2013
Patricia Ann Graves (Roe) Pat, Grandma, Great Grandma passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones March 16, 2013 at the age of 81.
Pat was born at the family home in Abiline, Texas to Ruby Jo and William S. Roe on July 13, 1931.
Pat grew up visting her grandparents farm each summer with her many cousins.
She graduated from Abiline High School in 1948 and began her higher education that summer at Hardin Simmons University.
In the fall she attended School of Mines (UTEP) at El Paso. In a hurry to get on with her life she graduated with her bachelors degree (P.E) Read More
GOP Central Committee Meets Thursday
The Los Alamos GOP Central Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at UNM-LA in room 220.Central Committee members are encouraged to attend. All Republicans are welcome. Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Go Bald For Charity
‘Mark Prado SalonSpa’ Stylist Francesca LaRosa begins the first of what will be 36 head shavings Saturday at Los Alamos Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Local Firefighters, children and a local reporter participated in what will become an annual event to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fight childhood cancers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Charlie Grider, 6, and Luke Johnson, 3, have their heads shaved for the St. Baldrick’s event Saturday morning at Station # 3 in White Rock. Luke’s father, Capt. Tim Johnson supervises the work Read More
Community Fills Empty Bowls Saturday
Browsers selected handmade ceramic bowls and sampled soup donated by local restaurants at the Empty Bowls event Saturday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Proceeds from the event, which also included a silent aucition, benefit Self Help, Inc. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
More than 100 hand-crafted bowls were created by community members, from seniors to youngsters for Saturday’s Empty Bowls event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBusiness Owners Express Ideas at Branding Meeting … Video Included
Community Brand Supervisor Adam Winstead of North Star Destination Strategies asks for input from local business owners gathered Tuesday at the Community Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill owners, staff and others turned out for Tuesday's Branding Meeting at the Community Building. From left, owners Dorota Listwan and Pawel Listwan, head bartender and outdoor enthusiast Justin Ramsey, Valles Caldera Special Events Coordinator Emily Blumenthal and owner Patrick Mockler-Wood discuss branding issues with North Star Destination Strategies Read More
Column: The Real Fiscal Problem
The Real Fiscal Problem
The problem with the federal budget is not too much spending. It is too little tax income.
Now I hate taxes as much as anyone. Also, being born in Texas, I am more skeptical of government rationales than most people.
And having worked many years for five federal agencies, I agree there is some wasteful spending, un-needed spending and even unnecessary agencies.
But facts are facts.
Our annual federal budget over the last five years has ranged from 3.5 to 3.8 trillion dollars in 2012. Not billions—trillions! The federal deficit each year, Read More
2013 Legislative Session Recap
STATE News:
Legislative Session Recap
SANTA FE – After 60 long days, the 2013 Legislative Session drew to a close Saturday, March 16.
Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a majority of the agenda they laid out at the beginning of the 51st legislative session.
This success would not be possible without the help of House Republicans. Together, Representatives in the New Mexico House were able to put politics aside and work in a bipartisan manner to prioritize good policies for New Mexicans.
“I am proud of the hard work the House of Representatives has accomplished in the 2013 Read More
Dane Harris Brings Home Two Silver Medals for Atomic Tumblers
Los Alamos gymnast Dane Harris performing his floor routine, was the top all-around scorer for the Atomic Tumblers at the SAGA Classic. Courtesy/LASG
LASG News:
The boys’ competitive team from Los Alamos School of Gymnastics competed in the SAGA Classic in Albuquerque on Feb. 9-10.
Dane Harris, in the Level 4 Junior Division, earned silver medals on high bar (9.4) and vault (9.3) and placed fourth on still rings (9.7.)
Harris was the top all-around scorer for the Atomic Tumblers, with a 53.3, placing fifth.
In the Level 4 Child Division, Troy Makela earned silver on vault (9.2), fourth on high Read More
Community Partnership Promotes 3-D Printing Education
From left, Eva Artschwager, Don Davis and Dave Fox at Davis’ robotics classroom where they watch a 3-D printer create a plastic robot claw designed by a student. Courtesy photo
A partnership with Los Alamos Public Schools, UNM-Los Alamos, Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Programs Office, LAPS Foundation and members of the community is moving quickly to develop a 3-D printing course at UNM-LA.
When ready, high school students will be able to take the course for a dual-credit. An adult course for community members also is under consideration.
3-D printing
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