SFI Colloquium With Glenn Loury Thursday
Glenn Loury. Courtesy photo
SFI News:
Glenn Loury of the Brown University Department of Economics will present “A Theory of Collective Reputations with Endogenous Identity’ at the next Santa Fe Institute (SFI) Colloquium at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18 in the Noyce Conference Room at SFI. The event is free and open to all.
In his abstract, Loury writes:
“We explore a formal economic model of “collective reputations” — i.e., of the rational formation by external observers of beliefs about the unobserved traits of varied population aggregates. This phenomenon (sometimes referred Read More
Be Prepared for Flooding Due to Wildfires
BAER News:
The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Assessment Team has provided the following information.
Jaroso Fire Facts: 11,149 acres; 25 percent contained. Monsoonal showers have decreased fire activity. No significant growth is projected.
The rainy season is here. Areas downstream of recent wildfires are flooding. Be ready!
Click here to check today’s Burn Scar Matrix
It is important that residents take steps to protect themselves and their property from flooding and mudflows. Residents living near or around a recently burned area need to:
- Monitor local
Food on the Hill: Baked Swiss Eggs
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients:
For each person:
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1 oz.-1 1/2 oz. Swiss cheese
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper
- Non-stick vegetable spray
Directions:
For each person, one small ramekin, or they can be made in muffin tins (sprayed very well with non-stick spray.) If you use a muffin tin, after they are cooked run a knife around the edge of each egg and lift them out with a spoon.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSpray each ramekin with non-stick spray. Put in cream, egg and cheese in that order. Add Read More
Part 1: The Life, the Time and the Laboratory of Norris Bradbury at Noon Today
White Rock Little League Boys 9/10 All-Stars Win District One Championship!
Front row Ty Swavely, Cade Pimentel, Tyler Weiss, Cal Wimer, Ron Terp, Turner Keith. Back Row: Logan Capon, Caden Thornton, Taylor Drake, Jaxson Martines, Lucas Martinez, Rhett VanTiem, James Hollon. Coaches: Randy Drake, Dave Swavely and Paul Terp. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The White Rock Little League Boys 9/10 All-Stars have won the District One Championship!
They played Los Alamos in a battle for the championship and beat them 14-6. The team now advances to the state tournament in Roswell.
Their first game will be Saturday, July 20.
Flooding and Debris Threats Subject of Public Meeting
BAER News:
A public meeting to discuss potential flooding and debris flow threats from the Jaroso Burn Scar to Cundiyo and surrounding communities is 6 p.m. today, July 16, at the Cundiyo Community Center, 5 Jose Simons Dr., Cundiyo, 10.5 miles from the Pojoaque turnoff where 503 begins.
This meeting is sponsored by the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Assessment Team.
For more information, contact Rob Arlowe, BAER team leader at (505) 331-3881. Read More
New Book Honors Remarkable Women of Taos
LITERARY News:
TAOS— A new book celebrating the remarkable women of Taos – the focus of Taos’ 2012 educational theme – will launch July 25, starting with a 5-8 p.m. autograph party free and open to the public.
Remarkable Women of Taos, published by Taos-based Nighthawk Press, contains profiles of 167 historic and contemporary women of Taos. The profiles were based on the questions of why there are so many remarkable women in Taos, and what it is about Taos that attracts and sustains so many women. The 316-page book is a compilation of content from the taos.org/women profiles written Read More
Distorted GPS Signals Reveal Hurricane Wind Speeds
An Air Force pilot performs a pre-flight inspection of a ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft. Similar aircraft have begun measuring GPS signals bouncing off the ocean surface to determine wind speed. Photo by Manuel Martinez
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—By pinpointing locations on Earth from space, GPS systems have long shown drivers the shortest route home and guided airline pilots across oceans. Now, by figuring out how messed up GPS satellite signals get when bouncing around in a storm, researchers have found a way to do something completely different with GPS: measure and map the Read More
Comment on State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Through Aug.15
DHSEM News:
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is in the process of updating the State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The Plan presents the State’s mitigation strategy for reducing the impact of natural disasters.
The State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan includes the following sections: natural hazard profiles, risk assessment, vulnerability, capability and recommended mitigation actions. The Plan provides an overall strategy that can be used to guide natural hazard mitigation planning and project implementation throughout Read More
Column: Proper Posture Through Back Strengthening
Fitness ColumnProper Posture Through Back Strengthening
Proper posture is a necessary component of a person’s overall healthy lifestyle.
But an increasing number of people are experiencing posture problems. Improper posture is most often exhibited by a person having a forward lean at the waist and a forward rounding of the shoulders.
Postural problems occur and increase gradually over time. As the forward lean and rounding increase, a person’s center of gravity is moved forward as well. This changed center of gravity then pulls a person forward even more, increasing the postural
Early Socialization for Dogs and Cats is Critical
Reggie. Courtesy/Friends of the Shelter
SHELTER NEWS:
This is Reggie. He came to the Los Alamos Shelter about 10 months ago.
He was surrendered at five months of age, along with his four littermates. All of the pups were extremely fearful. They were in a new place, and a certain level of trepidation was to be expected. But these youngsters were not just shy, they were downright terrified of people, and shrank away from any and all forms of human contact.
Why were the puppies so afraid of humans? It wasn’t because they’d been abused
They hadn’t been beaten or harshly handled. But they had been neglected, Read More
State Transportation Commission Meets in Angel Fire
NMDT News:
SANTA FE ─The governor-appointed commission that determines policy for the New Mexico Department of Transportation will hold its monthly meeting in the village of Angel Fire.
The six-member board, along with officials from NMDOT, the Federal Highway Administration and local community leaders, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at The Lodge at Angel Fire, Conference Rooms A and B.
Items on the agenda include:
- Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2012-2015 Amendment 9
- Annual Hardship Sale 2013
The meeting is open to the public and time will be allotted Read More
Celebration of Life for Marion Hay July 20
Memorial Notice:
There will be a Celebration of Life for Marion Hay at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at the home of Bob and Sally Nolen, 790 Camino Encantado.
Marion passed away Feb. 15, 2013 and anyone who knew her is welcome to join the Nolen’s for an informal luncheon and share remembrances of Marion’s wonderful and life-long impact on so many people.
Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 3–July 8, 2013
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
July 3 at 7:48 a.m. / A 39-year-old Tijeras health care worker reported that he was assaulted and battered on West Road.
July 3 at 1:08 p.m. / Police responded to a report on Gold Street of sexual exploitation of a child: possession of child pornography. The matter is under investigation.
July 3 at 3:49 p.m. / A 15-year-old Los Alamos girl was charged with shoplifting at 1735 Central Ave., Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Launches ‘Great Credit Race’
Del Norte Credit Union Launches “Great Credit Race”
- Partners with Filene Research Institute to Investigate Credit Score Genesis and Consumer Finance Education
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union has partnered with Filene Research Institute, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting the future of consumer finance and credit unions, to launch a visionary study to investigate the establishment and trajectory of a credit score—starting from an initial FICO score of zero.
The Great Credit Race will follow the use of a VISA credit card Read More
Pajarito Mountain: What A Difference Two Years Make!
The land around Pajarito Mountain suffered some serious scorching in the Las Conchas Fire, as evident in this August 2011 panorama. Photo by George Lawrence
Two years later, much of the mountain is a green oasis, surrounded by the burned and recovering portions of the National Forest. Photo by George Lawrence.
By Bill Priedorsky:
Just two years ago, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area was a mess. The flames were out, but smoke was still rising, and the Las Conchas Fire had taken its toll.
The steel haul rope and chairs of the Spruce lift, oldest on the mountain, were lying on the grass. They had fallen because Read More
Luján Discusses LANL, Sandia With Moniz
DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz, left, met with Rep. Ben Ray Luján to discuss the role of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories. Courtesy photo
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee released the following statement after meeting with Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz:
“Today I had an opportunity to discuss with Secretary Moniz the important role that Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories play in New Mexico.
“As Co-Chair of the Technology Transfer Read More
Book of the Year: ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud’
Photograph from ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud.’ Photo by Steve FitchStaff Report:
ForeWord Reviews has announced the winners of the 2012 Book of the Year Awards.
Representing more than 600 publishers, the winners were selected after months of deliberation from 1,300 entries in 62 categories. The winners exemplify the best work coming from today’s independent, academic, and small press communities.
Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, as well as Editor’s Choice Prizes for Fiction and Nonfiction, were determined by a panel of librarians and booksellers and announced at a special program Read More
Three-Day Fiestas de Taos Slated for July 19-21
Children in costume for Fiestas de Taos. Courtesy photo
Staff Report:
TAOS—Voted by locals as Taos News’ 2013 “best annual event in Taos County,” Fiestas de Taos revives a centuries-old celebration of Taos, New Mexico’s culture, history and traditions with weekend long events July 19–21 in Taos Plaza.
Known originally as Fiesta de Santa Ana y Santiago, Fiestas de Taos (Taos Fiestas) is a community celebration honoring the two Catholic patron saints of Taos – St. Anne (Santa Ana) and St. Yago (Santiago), celebrated in Taos since the 1600s.
One of the biggest annual summer events in Taos, Fiestas Read More
Still Time to Enter Summer Reading Challenge
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez is reminding students on summer vacation that all forms related to the Summer Reading Challenges need to be in by Aug. 1.
There’s still time to download the forms and enter the competition.
“We are just three weeks away from the deadline for the Summer Reading Challenges,” Martinez said. “I urge all students to make sure they submit the paperwork for all of the books they read this summer by Aug. 1. It’s also not too late for students to get involved in the reading challenges. Information on how to participate is available online.”
In May, the Governor Read More