Obituary: Gordon Neal Keating 1966 – Feb. 14, 2013
GORDON NEAL KEATING 1966 – Feb. 14, 2013
Gordon Neal Keating of Los Alamos, New Mexico died peacefully February 14, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at home surrounded by close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Keating, and is survived by his father, Richard Keating (of Edwardsville, IL.), wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Flannery and Zoë, and brother Phillip (of Denver, Colo.)
He grew up in Edwardsville, IL., and attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He was passionate about geology, especially volcanology. After college, Gordon worked Read More
Council Opts to Defer Golf Course and Ice Rink Projects
From left, Councilors Fran Berting, Steve Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey. Rick Reiss attended via telephone. The Councilors voted 7-0 to defer the Ice Rink project for two years but allow the parking lot improvement portion of that project to proceed as planned in 2014. Council also voted to defer the Golf Course project for three years to FY 2016 and then compress it into a two-year funded project rather than a four-year funded project. Golf Course spokesman Bruce Norman asked that the Council, County Staff and Supporters of the Read More
Council Opens Meeting to Public Comment
This little boy holds a sign in support of the Nature Center project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Businessman Bruce Norman speaks in support of the Los Alamos Golf Course Project saying, ‘Our golf course is dying a slow death and only you can save it.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
White Rock Implementation Chair Denny Erickson speaks in support of the White Rock Civic Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local resident speaks to the importance of the Eastern Area Sound Wall project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Former Councilor Read More
Council Chambers Overflows With Residents
Every seat is filled in Council Chambers for tonight’s meeting in which eight capital projects are being discussed for possible deferral. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Overflow from Council Chambers into side area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Overflow from Council Chambers into back hallway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne Briefs Council on Possible Project Selection Criteria
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne is briefing Council on the eight capital projects under consideration this evening for deferral for up to four years. He said that the County has received many emails and letters of support for the various projects from local residents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Tonight’s Council Meeting Expected to Finalize Capital Projects
Council Chambers begins to fill up with project supporters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Tonight’s County Council meeting is 30 minutes from starting and Council Chambers is filling up fast with supporters of certain capital projects under consideration.
The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to discuss and decide which of these eight capital projects approved in May 2012 should be deferred and for what period of time.
The Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years and up to $12.5 million in order to assist with currently Read More
Previous Obituaries
GORDON NEAL KEATING 1966–Feb. 14, 2013
Gordon Neal Keating of Los Alamos, New Mexico died peacefully February 14, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at home surrounded by close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Keating, and is survived by his father, Richard Keating (of Edwardsville, IL.), wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Flannery and Zoë, and brother Phillip (of Denver, Colo.)
He grew up in Edwardsville, IL., and attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He was passionate about geology, especially volcanology. After college, Gordon worked for Read More
Buyer Surfaces for Hilltop House Hotel as Auction Looms
Hilltop House Hotel
Los Alamos businessman Roger Waterman and his family are the largest investors among a group of 17 who put money into purchasing the hotel for $4.8 million in 2005. An additional $600,000 also was raised.
Waterman told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning Read More
From Special Forces Chaplain to Los Alamos State Farm Agent … Abe Dispennette Shares His Story
As a Special Forces chaplain, Los Alamos State Farm agent Abe Dispennette, third from left, leads a team of doctors, nurses and staff in prayer in a hospital in Afghanistan before a large group of U.S. casualties arrive. Courtesy photo
Before moving to Los Alamos in June, new State Farm Agent Abe Dispennette served as a U.S. Army chaplain with the 101st in service to Afghanistan and 1-77 Heavy Infantry to Iraq, serving in the Special Forces between the two.
Abe Dispennette
“I was one of the last boots in the sand in Iraq and then a month later Read More
HB 579 Restricts Animal Traps and Poisons
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Bobby Gonzales (D-Taos-42) has introduced House Bill 579, the “New Mexico Wildlife Protection and Public Safety Act,” which would restrict the use of traps and poisons across New Mexico.
Gonzales said he believes reform of New Mexico’s wildlife management policies is key to making New Mexico competitive for tourist dollars.
“While we struggle with enhancing New Mexico’s economic development, it’s to our advantage to make our fabulous outdoor recreational destinations safe and enjoyable for our residents, for tourists and visitors. Having anyone Read More
Bobcat Sighted in Barranca Mesa Neighborhood
Karen Hawkins photographed this bobcat last week sauntering across the front yard of her home a block away from Barranca Elementary School … whose mascot just happens to be a bobcat. “The bobcat seemed calm and not too afraid when I saw him, although I did stay behind the window just in case,” she said. Photo by Karen Hawkins
Pajarito Reads: Visit the Worlds of T. Jackson King
Column by BONNIE J. GORDONThis column will explore books that have something to do with Los Alamos and its surroundings, whether because the book is by someone who lives here, or lived here, or worked here or because of the subject matter.
Author T. Jackson “Tom” King
The sci-fi novels of T. Jackson King are a great place to start, because I met him signing books in, of all places, Smith’s Food and Drug Center in White Rock.
It doesn’t get much more local than that. It also just goes to show that interesting writers can turn up anywhere.
How did King end up in White Rock? Read More
Letter to the Editor: Lucky We Live in Los Alamos!
By Khalil J. SpencerLeague of American Bicyclists
I was riding the singletrack out to the end of Kwage Mesa this morning (Feb. 18) and stopped to take a picture.
In the process, I dropped the Blackberry and had to clean off all the dust.
Unbeknown to me, I also dropped my driver’s license when I reached down to pick up the Blackberry. Later on in the ride, I again pulled out the Blackberry to shoot another picture and noted the license was missing.
Tracing back my ride to where I had dropped the Blackberry, there was nothing on the ground. I hoped someone Read More
SFI Colloquium: ‘Earth’s Energy Imbalance, Climate Change, and Implications for Young People’
SFI News:
SFI Colloquium
Thursday, Feb. 21 • 3:30 p.m. • Noyce Conference Room in the Santa Fe Institute at 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
James Hansen, Columbia University Earth Institute will present, “Earth’s Energy Imbalance, Climate Change, and Implications for Young People.”
Abstract: Improving observations of ocean heat content show that Earth is absorbing substantially more energy from the Sun than it is radiating to space as heat, implying that more global warming is in the pipeline.
Paleoclimate data and observations of ongoing climate change imply that continued business-as-usual Read More
Sarah Lott Breaks District Record in 100 Backstroke
Sarah Lott broke the District record last weekend in her 100 backstroke swim set in 2009 by Felicia Zamora (Santa Fe) – 1:04.75 – with a new record time of 1:01.46. Courtesy photoGIRLS
2. Los Alamos 290
3. Piedra Vista 288
4. Farmington 260
5. Taos 245.5
6. Santa Fe 231
7. Desert Academy 170
8. Miyamura 140
9. Academy Tech &Classics 81
10. Gallup 32
BOYS
1. Los Alamos 487
2. St. Michael’s 411
3. Piedra Vista 227
4. Farmington
County Offers Video Tutorial Aimed at Educating Employees about Area History, Attractions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is offering free online training videos designed to help its employees, who interact with tourists and other visitors on a daily basis, to become experts in the County’s history, culture, attractions and services.
The Ambassador Training Program is an effort of the Los Alamos County Chamber of Commerce and the Los Alamos Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board.
The County’s goal is to make every employee—and eventually, every resident—an ambassador for all of Los Alamos’ offerings, armed with the knowledge to provide accurate information and encourage visitors to stay Read More
Food on the Hill: Rice Pudding
This Week’s Recipe:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients…
Directions…
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comPut everything but the vanilla in a 2 quart non-stick pan and cook on stove top on very low until rice is tender, stir every few minutes, watch the rice carefully so it does not burn.
Refrigerate Read More
Visit ‘Home Country’ with Writer Slim Randles
Western writer Slim Randles will be in town Feb. 28 for ‘Authors’ Speak’ at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photoBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
You never know where a career path will take you. Sometimes a career will move you upward, other times it brings you to a dead end.
For Slim Randles, following a career in journalism and writing has allowed him to zigzag all over the place. It’s been a topsy-turvy path to be sure, but one loaded with adventure, humor and a wealth of great stories.
Randles will share his adventures in writing during the next talk in the Authors Speak Series at 7 p.m., Read More
Aquatomics Host Teams From Across New Mexico
And bragging rights goes to … (dual at the pool), from left, Dane Spearing, Karen Henderson, Kara Leasure and Kevin Henderson. Courtesy photo
AQUATOMICS News:
The Los Alamos Aquatomics swim team hosted a meet at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center Jan. 26-27. This meet was open not only to age-group club swimmers from around New Mexico, but Master swimmers as well.
Charger Aquatics took advantage of this to put its best-of-the-best swimmers from the club team against its more seasoned Masters team in a relay race that would determine bragging rights on the pool deck (for at least the next Read More
Climate Change Presentation at Hive Thursday
HIVE News:
Scientist Dr. Liviu Popa-Simil will give a presentation on the ramifications of climate change titled “The Challenges of the Future – A Fork in the Road” based on his book of the same name.
The talk is part of the Hive Brown-bag Lunch Series that starts at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
Dr. Popa-Simil’s presentation will begin at noon. The meeting is open to the public at no charge.
This is not a “doom and gloom” scenario and is based on data derived from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which Popa-Simil Read More