Adventures in Mexico Featured at July Meeting of Los Alamos Mountaineers
Sherry Hardage, Mexico adventurer, will speak at the July 17 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Courtesy photo
Have you ever traveled abroad with a tour group and thought “I could lead my own trip?”
In February 2012, Sherry Hardage took a tour to Copper Canyon and Bahia Magdelena with Nichols Expeditions. After living in Chiapas, Mexico for six months, Sherry decided to organize her own expedition and offer it to the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
Eight people signed on, and the July Mountaineers program will tell the story of their adventures.
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Letter to the Editor: Climate Must Be Considered Over Profitability
By KAREN ORTEGAPresident Obama’s leadership on capping carbon emissions is long overdue with the impending climate crisis.
Special interest groups can no longer decide the fate of the environment we all share. New Mexico is already experiencing the effects of climate change. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 60 percent of New Mexicans live in conditions of exceptional drought. This drought is aggravated by increasing global temperatures and extended periods of time without precipitation.
We need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but natural gas is Read More
Yang: A Summer Fantasy – This One Involves Goats and Bureaucracy
A Summer Fantasy: This One Involves Goats and Bureaucracy Author’s note: Since this is a fantasy, let’s pretend that you don’t know where I live and what organization I refer to in this piece.
A nearby community college recently purchased two goats, mother and kid, to handle the landscape maintenance on their 60+ acre campus. The groundskeeper could not keep up with the invasive trees, shrubs, and weeds. He didn’t want to use herbicides for fear of contaminating the running water. While the president of the college was unaccustomed to farm animals – he’s from a major city – he Read More
Udall: $1.9 Million in Grants for Homeless Veterans
U.S. SENATE News:Is This Your Cat? … Found on Ensenada
Legislative Interim Committee Meetings Week of July 15
STATE News:
Upcoming Legislative Interim Committee Meetings
Week of July 15 – 19, 2013
SANTA FE–The following legislative interim committees are meeting the week of July 15 – 19, 2013.
July 15-17 — Indian Affairs Committee
Monday, July 15 — Pueblo of Isleta, Isleta Resort and Casino (Hotel), Ballroom C
Tuesday, July 16 — Pueblo of Santa Ana, Prairie Star
Wednesday, July 17 — Pueblo of Santo Domingo, Community Center, 1 Tesuque Street
Co-Chairs: Rep. Sandra Jeff (D-McKinley, San Juan-5) and Sen. John Pinto (D-McKinley, San Juan-3)
July 15–16 10 a.m. — Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Committee Read More
Municipal Court Closed July 17, 18, 19
COURT News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court Clerk’s Office will be closed July 17, 18 and 19, for staff to attend training.
Payments due during this period may be mailed to Los Alamos Municipal Court, 2500 Trinity Dr, Ste. C, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or some payments may be paid online at https:////www.citepayusa.com/.
The Court Clerk’s Office will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, July 22.
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Visitors Experience Bradbury Science Museum
Anna Cosimini checks out an exhibit Friday night at the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos. Cosimini is studying at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston and interning this summer at Santa Fe Clay. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Visitors file into the Bradbury Science Museum Friday night to attend the Pinocchio 2.0 demonstration. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Visitors of all ages experience hands-on exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Possibility of Unsettled Weather Exists Through Tuesday
Courtesy/NOAAOBITUARY: Gerald Eugene Kottmann July 29, 1965–July 11, 2013
GERALD EUGENE KOTTMANN July 29, 1965 – July 11, 2013
Gerald Eugene Kottmann passed away suddenly July 11, 2013 in Las Cruces, N.M., at the age of 47.
Gerald was born in Los Alamos, N.M. on July 29, 1965. He is survived by his mother Diana Kottmann, his father John Kottmann, both of Los Alamos, and sisters Carole Zanone (Jon) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lisa McPeek-Brannen (Scott) of Farmington, N.M.
He is also survived by niece Jessica Cordova, nephews Zachary and Austin Zanone, and Kevin McPeek III. He is also survived by maternal grandmother Doris Schonfeld of Lebanon, Read More
The Cone Zone: Week of July 15
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
White Rock Paving Preservation:
Milling will start on Bryce between east of Verbena to Meadow Lane Monday, July 15 followed by milling on Louise. As work progresses next week, milling operations will move to Kayenta, then Joya Loop Meadow to Meadow, followed by the Joya Loop cul-de-sac. Flyers will be distributed to residents Read More
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging, Part II
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging Part IIIn the previous column, I talked about people swapping their homes for free lodging on trips.
But for those who don’t yet own a home, and/or are still energetic and adventurous, there are more interesting alternatives: WWOOF, WorkAway, and volunteer programs.
WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms and WorkAway gives you a chance to work away from your comfort zone.
On both websites people who need some help with a farm, business, or home, advertise room and board in exchange for about twenty hours of work per week. Read More
Udall Statement on Historic Gridlock in Washington
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON–U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, issued the following statement on the need to end gridlock in Washington:
“I have said for a long time: the Senate is a graveyard for good ideas. Gridlock, hyper-partisanship, delay, obstruction – it all adds up to one thing: broken.
“I have been calling for changes in the Senate rules since I was elected to the Senate – for a simple reason: the Senate is not serving the American people. It’s not serving the people of my home state of New Mexico.
“What we’re seeing is historic abuse of the filibuster and Read More
Local Band Seeks Support As Online Voting Begins
The Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photo
Staff Report:
Online voting has begun for the Clint Black Country Cares Competition.
Local country band The Renegade Mountain Band, is set to battle it out against three other New Mexico bands in the live finals of the competition at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall and Saloon in Albuquerque.
The winner will open for Clint Black Aug. 3 at Sandia Resort. In addition to crowd applause the night of the competition, an online voting component will help determine the winner. Fans wishing to cast their support for the local band can vote once Read More
Beer Fiesta at Pajarito Ski Mountain One of Highest-Elevation Microbrew Events in U.S.
Beer Co-op members sign up recruits at the Ski Hill. Courtesy photoStaff Report:
The Los Alamos Beer Co-op is brewing up one of the highest-elevation events in the country for beer lovers with the first ever Beer Fiesta Saturday, July 27 at Pajarito Ski Mountain.
Because Pajarito Ski Mountain sits at an altitude above 9,000 feet, this is one of the highest elevation beer fiestas in the nation and sure to be a high-spirited one, at that.
The family-friendly “Beer Fiesta” is sponsored by the Los Alamos Beer Co-op, which now has more than 140 members. The fiesta celebrates the group’s first anniversary. Read More
We Are The Champions: LA All Stars Take District One Championship!
LA All Stars team members Jacob Benelli, Logan Bishop, Robbie Carter, Jakob Castille, Walker Eaton, Sam Fisher, Antonio Gonzales, Luke Kirkland, Jason Manzanares, James Neal, Niccolo Snyder, Arthur Steinkamp and Hunter Swavely. Courtesy photo
LAAS News:
The Los Alamos All Stars (11 and 12-year-olds) won the District One Championship Wednesday.
The team, consisting of players from Los Alamos and White Rock Little Leagues, went undefeated throughout the tournament.
The first game saw Los Alamos score nine runs in the first inning against Pojoaque to take a commanding lead. Los Alamos Read More
5-Steps To A Clutter Free House
5-Steps To A Clutter Free House (that’s easier to sell)Decluttering is one of the first things to do before you list your home, but the process of decluttering can be frustrating for many.
Follow these five clutter-tackling steps to increase the value of your home (and enjoy your space.)
- Start with a small area.
Closet, shelves and cupboards are good starting points. By marking of a small and well-defined area you make it possible to finish the job in less than a half-hour and gain the satisfaction of seeing your results.
If you get frustrated with, put off dealing with or simply Read More
Highway Maintenance Near Española Monday
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE–The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin a month-long pavement preservation project next week just north of Española.
The maintenance work will begin Monday, July 15 on N.M. 68 between mile markers 6 and 12. Mile marker 6 is approximately one mile north of the junction of N.M. 68 and N.M. 74.
Two private contractors will be doing the work, which is estimated to be completed on or before Aug. 31, pending good weather and no equipment or material supplier problems. Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and minor delays.
For more information, Read More
Local Author Cary Neeper Recounts American Library Association Conference
Cary Neeper signs copies of ‘The Webs of Varok’ at the ALA Conference. Courtesy photo
By CARY NEEPER
About 26,000 people attended the June 28-July 1 American Library Association Annual Conference and Exhibition at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
At this huge gathering of librarians and teachers, book publishers and authors saw many roller carts filled with books pack the checkout stand near the front entrance of McCormick Place before the weekend came to a close. Some were giveaways, some half price and most probably destined for community and school libraries.
Out of hundreds of Read More
Ping Pong Balls Simulate Neutrons in Chain Reaction at Bradbury Science Museum
During ‘Downtown Friday Nights’ at the Bradbury Science Musesum Friday, Ian Aeby demonstrates his Pinocchio 2.0, a complex network of sensors and mechanics that uses ping pong balls to simulate what happens to neutrons in a chain reaction. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Audience member Aidan Monteith, 12, agrees to assist Aeby during the demonstration. Museum marketing coordinator Jessica Privitte, center, looks on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Audience members viewed “Pinocchio Reanimated!” during the Downtown Friday Night event Read More