Small Bird Snacks on Large Apple
This bird swooped down to claim a discarded apple on the ground near a dumpster on Bonnie View in White Rock Monday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Assistant Superintendent to Retire
Assistant Superintendent Paula Dean. Courtesy photoWith reluctance, I accepted Paula Dean’s retirement letter this morning. Ms. Dean has served Los Alamos Public Schools for the past 10 years in a variety of positions.
In announcing her retirement, Ms. Dean stated that she will finish out this school year. She was first hired as Director of Curriculum and Development – a position she held for three years.
She also served as Principal of Barranca Mesa Elementary for four years and, more recently, Assistant Superintendent for Read More
NM Senators Seek U.S. Attorney Applicants
U.S. SENATE News:Public Comment Sought on DRAFT Maps
COUNTY News:
The Community and Economic Development Department will present the DRAFT maps to be contained in the County’s Comprehensive Plan to members of the White Rock Implementation Committee at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 11.
The CEDD also will host a public open house session to give residents the opportunity to comment on the DRAFT maps from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Los Alamos Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue. Full public participation is invited.
Comments gathered during the presentation to the White Rock Implementation Committee and the Open House will Read More
Council Still Seeks DPU Charter Review Committee Members
COUNTY News:
The County Council is still accepting letters of interest from citizens interested in being appointed to a five member committee to study Utilities-related sections of the County’s Charter.
The Committee will include one member of Council, one member of the Dept. of Public Utilities’ Board and three citizens who meet any one of the following qualifications:
- A member of the community with Management experience;
- A member of the community with Accounting experience; and
- A member of the community “at large.”
Applicants wishing to be considered for appointment to the Committee Read More
Column: A Sensible Organization Is Not A Perfect Organization – Part II
A Sensible Organization Is Not A Perfect Organization: Drawing Boundary, Yes; Generating Unlimited Rules, Not So Much – Part II
By Elena Yang
Let me try to recap and explain the third law of thermodynamics (maybe I should say regurgitate?): To drive all imperfections out of a system requires an infinite amount of work.
Scientists can remove thermal energy from a system and lower the temperature to close to zero absolute. However, the process is nonlinear in the sense that as the temperature drops, the effort required to remove the remaining thermal energy from the system increases. Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 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.
Jan. 31 at 7:52 a.m. / Los Alamos National Bank reported that it was the victim of a forgery in the 2800 block of Woodland Road. The estimated loss is unknown.
Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. / A 78-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was the victim of fraud in the 2700 block of Walnut St. The estimated loss is less than $2,500.
Feb. 1 at 3:31 p.m. / A 48-year-old Espanola man reported that someone damaged Read More
County to Unveil Conservation and Sustainability Plans
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Years of planning and hard work are coming to fruition when Los Alamos County presents its Energy and Water Conservation and Sustainability Plans to the public this month.
County Environment Services Specialist Tom Nagawieki. Courtesy/LAC
County Environment Services Specialist Tom Nagawieki and Water/Energy Conservation Coordinator Christine Chavez will present the plans at two public meetings.
The meetings will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Mesa Public Library and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the White Rock Town Hall.
The purpose of the meetings Read More
JJAB Coordinator Urges Support for Teen Center
JJAB Coordinator Ellen Ben-Naim is urging residents to support the Los Alamos Teen Center Facility project currently under review by the County Council. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBy Bonnie J. Gordon
The Los Alamos County Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 to discuss eight projects approved in May 2012.
The Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years to assist with projected budget shortfalls. One of the projects is the Los Alamos Teen Center Facility.
For years, community groups and surveys have identified a need for social and recreational Read More
Community Invited to Hear Michael and Michele Altherr Share their ‘Adventures in Africa’
The Mountaineers February meeting features ‘Adventures in Africa’ by Michael and Michele Altherr. A daily event in their adventures was the sundown wildlife watch. Here, on a tributary of the Luangwa River, the watch included a full bar and lanterns with an armed guard on crocodile watch. Hippos snorting, elephants trumpeting in the distance, gin and tonic in the bush, and the sunset across the river made for a truly unique experience. Courtesy photo
Adventures in Africa
Africa is the world’s second largest and second most populous continent. It includes more than 50 distinct Read More
Hilltalkers Showcase Night: An Evening of Entertainment
LAHS News:
The community is invited to attend the Los Alamos High School Speech and Debate Team’s Showcase Night:
- Hilltalkers Showcase Night: An Evening of Entertainment
- 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22
- Desserts and beverages served
- At the First Baptist Church
- 2200 Diamond Dr.
- Adults: $7
- Children under five: $5
Perch Paperie Offers February Classes
PERCH PAPERIE News:Perch Paperie at 13 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock, is a mecca for all kinds of crafters on the Hill. This month, the store is offering three special classes.
Advance notice of attendance is not required, but is greatly appreciated. Call the store at 672-8064 to register or for more information.
Looking for something less structured? The first and third Friday of the month is Ladies Night Out. From 6-8 p.m., crafters are invited to bring projects they are working on and a snack to share for a fun and creative evening. These events are free and open to all.
From 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Read More
Generosity Marks YMCA’s 2013 Red and Black Ball
Saree Clark, left, and Lyuba Georgieva welcome the crowd to The Family YMCA’s Red and Black Ball Saturday night in the Phillip Kunsberg building on 15th Street at Nectar. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan with, from left, YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly, wife Janet McMillan and Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover as the Y’s annual Red and Black Ball gets underway Saturday night in downtown Los Alamos. During the evening’s live auction, a $750 winning bid to have lunch with the Laboratory director was Read More
Community Invited to Rotary’s Family-Style Crab Fest
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos cordially invites the community to its fourth Annual Crab Fest
This all-you-can-eat crab and prawn family-style dinner is Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on DP Road at Trinity Drive.
The cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and there will be music, as well as silent and live auctions.
Tickets are $45 each; reserved tables of 10 are $450. Tickets may be purchased at Blue Window, CB FOX and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
Proceeds benefit local schoalarips and the purchase of an AED for Fuller Lodge. Read More
Hilltopper Girls Beat Bernalillo 57-37
Cristina Perez after loose ball. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr defending shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan on baseline drive. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan over defender for layup. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk for score. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr for score. Photo by Alan Kirk
Shanon Doyle defending. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Two Works by Los Alamos Playwright Robert Benjamin
From left, Warren Wilgus (Miguel), Ruben Muller (Reynaldo) and Kristina Caffrey (Rachel) in East Mountain Centre for Theatre production of ‘Parted Waters.’ Courtesy/East Mountain Centre for Theatre By Bonnie J. Gordon
East Mountain Centre for Theatre is presenting Los Alamos playwright Robert Benjamin’s Parted Waters at Vista Grande Community Center (just east of Albuquerque) at 7 p.m. Feb 15, as a dinner theatre at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, and as a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 17. Visit www.emct.org. for tickets and information.
Benjamin’s newest play, Salt and Pepper, Read More
Go ‘Behind the Scenes’ with Viennese Artist
Scoschi Friedel with her work at the opening reception for ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Greg Kendal/ladailypost.comArtist Susanna “Scoschi” Friedel’s exhibit at Fuller Lodge Art Center’s Portal Gallery came about because of a happy accident.
Village Arts owner Ken Nebel noticed a number of very interesting works of art coming into the store for framing. They turned out to be the creations of a Viennese artist, the sister of local resident Reiner Friedel.
Paintings from ‘The Red Series.’ By Scoschi Friedel
Nebel Read More
Support Youth Trip to Europe with Valentine Purchase
Staff Report
Europe 2013 travelers are having a craft, coffee and chocolate sale 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank.
The 22 high school seniors touring Central Europe with a local teacher next summer have worked hard to create Valentine’s gifts to raise money for their trip.
Stop by LANB Tuesday to purchase beautiful flowers, unique cards, tasty chocolate and awarding-winning coffee from Silver Cup Coffee in Seattle.
The goal of Europe 2013 is to expand the world view of Los Alamos’ young adults and help them develop skills Read More
Column: The Versatile Guitar
The Versatile GuitarAlbum Release Party for Rumelia at Pyramid Café
Rumelia band members from left, Nicolle Jensen, Sitara Schauer and Deborah Ungar. Photo by Jennifer EsperanzaStaff Report
Rumelia will celebrate the release of their debut album 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Pyramid Café in Los Aamos. There is a $10 cover. Children are free.
Rumelia is a band composed of three women who are putting a new spin on music from Eastern Europe, a region generally known as the Balkans.
The music is unique to the western ear in that it uses odd time signatures (think 7/8, 9/8 and 11/8 for starters), as well as eastern scales (maqam) and tonalities. Rumelia’s repertoire Read More