LAHS Softball Team Loses Season Opener
Emilee Jones delivers a pitch during the Los Alamos High School Softball Team’s season opener Tuesday at Overlook Park in White Rock. The team lost 11-9 to the Belen Eagles. Photo by Craig Kelley
Kristin Christensen. Photo by Craig Kelley
Infield Discussion. Photo by Craig Kelley
Micaela Christensen. Photo by Craig Kelley
Dancie Smith, Aletta Marciano. Photo by Craig Kelley
Aletta Marciano. Photo by Craig KelleyShelter Searching for Owner of Cat Found at Ski Hill
Rotary Club Honors Essay Contest Winners
Rotary Club of Los Alamos Essay Contest winners and their parents and teacher were honored at the Club’s March 5 meeting. From left, Minhua Wang, Jenny Wang (Third Place), James Delgado, Katie Delgado (First Place), Cindy Welch, Tabitha Welch (Second Place), Eighth Grade Los Alamos Middle School Language Arts Teacher Lorene Beckstead and Christina Kraemer who served as Rotary chairperson of the 4-Way Test Essay Competition. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Katie Delgado reads her first place winning essay to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Real Estate Round Table: 2013 Home Sales Rise
Real Estate Round Table: 2013 Home Sales RiseExisting home sales edged up in January and February both in Los Alamos and across the nation.
According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, the U.S. could be seeing a sellers’ market developing.
Here in Los Alamos County, 30 homes sold in January and February 2013. That’s up from 17 homes sold in January and February 2012.
While the overall numbers are small, that’s a significant percentage increase. There are an additional 23 homes that are currently pending or under contract and are Read More
Learn About ‘Super-Flocking’ During Raptor Migration Talk at PEEC
Raptor migration in Veracruz, Mexico. Courtesy/photoPEEC News:
It’s well known that some birds fly south for the winter, but migrating raptors put on an extreme show when hundreds of them converge near Veracruz, Mexico each year.
Learn more about this phenomenon from birder Robert Templeton at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
The largest concentration of migrating raptors in the world occurs each fall in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
The geography of North America causes most of the migratory raptors from the U.S. and Canada to be funneled onto a narrow Read More
Warm Hearts Yarn Announces Upcoming Classes
WHY News:
Warm Hearts Yarn at 35 Rover Blvd. Suite D in White Rock announces its upcoming classes.
Weekly Stitching Group: 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday – this is a great time to get help, inspiration, and visit. Beginners are welcome to this free group!
Ear Flap Hat Class (great for adventurous beginners): this is a two-session class: Thursdays, March 7 and 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Class fee: $25/participant, includes pattern Instructor: Stephanie Hagelburg
Block of the Month Club: second Saturday of each month starting April 13, 11 a.m.-noon
Fee: $30 includes kit and instruction (there are only Read More
LANS LLC Recognizes Rep. Nick Salazar Today
Rep. Nick Salazar
LANL News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Nick Salazar, D-Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, will be recognized today, March 6, by Los Alamos National Security LLC for the “Lifetime Achievement Award” he received from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) earlier this year.
Salazar serves on the Board of Directors of LANL and will be video-conferencing into the board meeting of LANS LLC, to be officially recognized by LANL Director Charlie McMillan.
Salazar has been associated with the Lab for more than 60 years, as an employee, associate and now as a member of the Board of Directors.
He Read More
LANL Meteorologist Leads Cloudspotting Class March 19
Lenticular clouds over Washington. Courtesy/NASAPEEC News
Do you wonder what all the different types of clouds in the sky mean?
Come to a free Cloudspotting Class led by Los Alamos National Laboratory Meteorologist Jean Dewart at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
Dewart first learned to watch the sky when she came to New Mexico many years ago. In this talk, she will take participants on a tour through many types of clouds.
She’ll also explain what different types of clouds can tell us about the atmosphere and weather. Knowing a bit about the science
Perch Paperie Extends Hours; Adds New Classes
Perch Paperie News:
Now shoppers will have more time to get crafty at Perch Paperie. The store is extending its hours!
Perch Paperie will now be open M-F 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perch Paperie has lots of fun classes coming up this month.
New classes are added all the time, so be sure and visit Perch Paperie online at https:////www.perchpaperie.com/ or click on the Perch Paperie ad on the Los Alamos Daily Post to find out the latest.
Paper Straw Pinwheel kids class: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, $7, all ages.
CD Case Sticker Book: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, $7, all ages, withOBITUARY: Marie Violee Geoffrion Sept. 9, 1928 – March 3, 2013
Marie Violee Geoffrion Sept. 9, 1928 – March 3, 2013
Marie Violee Geoffrion passed away peacefully March 3, 2013. Marie Violee McElroy was born September 9, 1928 in Las Vegas, NM.
She met Louis Geoffrion in Las Vegas and they were wed September 16, 1949. They moved to Los Alamos after their marriage where they lived for the 58 years until Marie was preceded in death by Louis in 2007.
Marie was a long time resident of Los Alamos, NM and a recent resident of Sierra Vista Living Community in Santa Fe, NM.
While in Los Alamos, Marie was an Administrative Assistant for the Los Alamos National Read More
Council Creates DPU Charter Review Committee
From left, Councilors Fran Berting, Steve Girrens, David Izraelevitz and Council Chair Geoff Rodgers in Council Chambers discuss the DPU Charter Review Committee during this evening’s County Council meeting. Print Screen Photo
Staff report
With a series of motions, the Los Alamos County Council appointed five people to the Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee.
The new DPU Charter Review Committee members are David Powell (DPU Board Member), Councilor Steve Girrens, Susan O’Leary, Kirk Christensen and Ed Birnbaum.
The Committee is tasked with looking Read More
Council Approves Fire Administration Move to 999 Central
Fire Chief Troy Hughes answers Council Council questions about the new lease. Print Screen Photo
Staff report
County Council approved a new lease for Los Alamos County Fire Administration at 999 Central Ave. effective May 1.
Councilor Rick Reiss recused himself due to being a party to the lease. The Fire Department has been at its current location in the TRK Building (195 East Road) since 1994.
Reiss is the managing member and has a 25 percent ownership interest in 999 Central Ave.
Both the County Procurement Code and the New Mexico Governmental Conduct Act recognize that conflicts of interest Read More
Letter to the Editor: Frustrated With Transportation-Related Issues
R. Wayne Hardie 1. Diamond Drive: LAC/Public Works proposed a multi-roundabout
OBITUARY: Eugene Henderson Eyster March 21, 1914 – February 17, 2013
Eugene Henderson Eyster March 21, 1914 – February 17, 2013He was born on March 21, 1914 in Wheaton, Minnesota. He married Joyce Krenz, also of rural Minnesota on January 6, 1942. They celebrated 71 years of married this past January.
They spent four years at the Bureau of Mines in Pittsburgh, followed by work in Indianhead, Maryland and Washington, D. C. In 1948 they came to Los Alamos. Gene retired from the Lab in 1980.
Gene graduated from Wheaton High School.
NM House of Representatives Highlights March 5
STATE News:
On the Floor
- House Education Committee Substitute For House Bill 27 (“Expand Lottery Scholarship Eligibility”) sponsored Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, passed the House with a vote of 49-13. The legislation will extend the Legislative Lottery Scholarship eligibility to students who are accepted to attend a two-year state educational institution within two years of completion of a high school curriculum at a public or accredited private NM high school, receiving a high school equivalency diploma, beginning service in the US armed forces, or honorable service or medical
FSN to Offer IMPACT Personal Safety 101
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network will host IMPACT of Santa Fe for two special events in March.
IMPACT Personal Safety 101 and Healthy Relationships will be offered together on one night for people ages 15 through adult from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Teen Center.
Seventh and eighth graders can benefit from this important workshop with appropriate content from 6-8 .pm. Thursday, March 21 at FSN.
This class empowers participants by teaching them what assailants look for and how to avoid being chosen as a target.
Students practice awareness skills, body language, and using their voices. Read More
Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club Registration Opens March 11 for Training Classes
Jennifer Necker with her dog Lorna. Photo by Carl NeckerNMDOT Begins Work March 11 on Bishops Lodge Road and Paseo de Peralta Intersection
NMDOT News:
Santa Fe – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin work Monday, March 11 on the intersection of Paseo de Peralta and Bishops Lodge Road/Washington Avenue in Santa Fe.
Beginning next week, Bishops Lodge Road will be closed from Paseo de Peralta to Artist Road.Pedestrians will still have access to Bishops Lodge Road but motorists will be detoured onto Murales Road and Old Taos Highway.
In addition, the north half of Paseo de Peralta will be closed from Old Taos Highway to Magdalena Road.
Work will include roadway reconstruction, new signage, roadway striping, signal Read More
Mountain West Names Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week Alex Kirk and Derrick Marks
University of New Mexico sophomore center Alex Kirk of Los Alamos sinks a basket at a recent Lobos game. Photo by Alan Kirk
LOBO News:
COLORADO SPRINGS – New Mexico sophomore center Alex Kirk and Boise State sophomore guard Derrick Marks have been named Mountain West Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week for games through March 3.
This is the third career Mountain West weekly accolade for both Marks and Kirk.
A native of Los Alamos, Kirk averaged 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 assists as New Mexico defeated San Diego State and Wyoming to clinch the 2012-13 MW regular-season Read More
Rotary Club Student of the Month for February: Caroline Schramm
Caroline Schramm. Courtesy photo
ROTARY News:
Caroline Schramm, a junior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month for February.
Schramm is the daughter of Janet and Garry Schramm and the sister of Christopher, Kaitlin, Kurt, Cory and Carson.
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos selects one student each month of the school year to honor as a Student of the Month.
In addition to high school seniors, high school juniors are now eligible for the recognition. Students are nominated by their teachers and chosen on the basis of their academic achievement, Read More