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
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