Bandelier National Monument Implements Stage III Fire Restriction
BANDELIER News:Beginning at 8 a.m. June 24, Stage III Fire Restrictions are in effect for Bandelier National Monument and will remain in effect until further notice.
This restriction is a result of high fire danger, low fuel moistures, and regional fire preparedness level. For Bandelier National Monument, Stage III Fire Restrictions only add a prohibition on camping in the canyon bottom zones in Bandelier’s backcountry.
Other Stage II Restrictions still in effect are: prohibition on the use of campfires or charcoal grills (gas grills may be used), and all outdoor smoking with the exception
Ski Hill Rocked Friday With Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band
The 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series rocked the Ski Hill Friday night with the Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band from Tupelo. Taya Perry plays drums in the family band. The Perry’s grew up a couple of blocks from the home of Elvis Presley. They’re the most successful young blues band in the World. BB King says, “In my 87 years, I’ve never seen something musically… so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud with their own flavor. I believe they’ve got a great future ahead.” Photo by Robert Beberniss
The crowd begins to arrive at the Ski Hill Friday Read More
Learn to Improve Your Relationship at Ruby K’s Thursday
Courtesy photo
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, Ishwari Sollohub, a licensed mental health counselor with offices in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, will lead a discussion on how to improve relationships through healthy boundaries.
What does it mean to have “healthy boundaries?” Many people neglect to maintain their personal boundaries because they don’t understand what it means.
Sollohub explained boundaries using an example from her own relationship. “I wanted to do some relationship work using a book,” she said. “I asked if he wanted to do it with me and Read More
Solo Traveler: Planning a Really Big Trip … Alone
Solo Traveler: Planning a Really Big Trip … AloneSurely every person with a few decades under the belt has a list of things they still want to do before kicking the bucket.
As I’ve gotten older the list has grown. Every time I check off an item I find more places or things to add to it.
Many years ago, I went to San Francisco with a friend. We had such a good time and saw so little of that wonderful city that I vowed one day I would return and live there for a year. At that time, I hadn’t traveled much outside the U.S. and thought I would love to live for a year in different American cities. Read More
Sara Del Valle Speaks on Epidemic Modeling
Sara Del Valle
SFI News:
Sara Del Valle Of Los Alamos National Laboratory will present a seminar on “Understanding the Impact of Human Behavior and Heterogeneous Mixing Patterns on Social Networks and Epidemics” at 12:15 p.m. Friday, June 27 in the Collins Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Social and mass media have recently played a crucial role in informing and influencing people’s perceptions about the spread of infectious diseases, Del Valle writes.
Community perception can influence human behavior, which can in turn impact the spread of an epidemic Read More
Luján Lauds Small Businesses
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District celebrated the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week and recognized the entrepreneurial spirit of the many small businessmen and women across New Mexico who are an essential part of the economy and our communities.
“This week, we celebrate American small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those in New Mexico, that are the backbone of our economy. These small businesses create good-paying jobs that positively affect local communities, Read More
YMCA Hosts Book Fair Through June 28
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair through until 10 a.m. Friday, June 28.
The public is welcome to shop at the Y daily during normal business hours.
Scholastic author Stephen McCrainie from Los Alamos will have 30 signed copies of his Mal & Chad series for sale Monday, June 24. He is the son of Y members Tracy and Nathan McCrainie.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Y’s annual youth scholarships campaign. Read More
OBITUARY: Myrtle C. Williams Oct. 13, 1918–June 3, 2013
MYRTLE C. WILLIAMS Oct. 13, 1918–June 3, 2013
Myrtle C. Williams, 94, died June 3, 2013 in Ft. Collins, Colo.
She was born Oct. 13, 1918 in Cedaredge, Colo., to Henry and Rebecca Stolte.
She was preceded in death by her husband David Lloyd Williams, her parents Henry and Rebecca Stolte, five sisters; Frances Macki, Stella Woody, Irene Lowe, Maybelle Ewing, and Minnie Chalfant and two brothers; Stanley and Wesley Stolte.
She is survived by her three children Clinton Williams of Los Angeles, Calif., Cynthia and husband Larry Stevens of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Beverly Read More
Pet of the Week: Mango the Cat
Mango the Cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER NEWS:
Mango is big and friendly. This long-haired orange and white cay was found roaming on 46th Street.
Just like mangoes are a great addition to any smoothie, Mango will be a great addition to any household.
When anybody approaches to pet him, he will lean into their hand to get his neck scratched all around.
Shelter staff thinks he is about three years old.
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations. Dogs are checked for heartworm.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: June 21
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Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band Plays Summer Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill. Contemporary Blues from Tupelo, Miss.
Great American Backyard Campout on Saturday, June 22 at Overlook Park or Bandelier
OVERLOOK PARK – Los Alamos County Recreation Division will join thousands of families across the nation, gathering in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities, and parks to enjoy a night of camping for the Ninth Annual Great American Backyard Campout, organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Join Smokey Bear, Sparky Read More
Los Alamos 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza is On!
The Kiwanis Club’s 2010 fireworks display at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes has given the go ahead for the annual 4th of July fireworks display sponsored by the Kiwanis Club at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Kiwanis members worked with experts at Los Alamos National Laboratory to provide detailed technical analysis of the display coverage zone. This information, along with thorough review of the Overlook Park area and the detailed event response planning assembled by LAFD provided the necessary confidence that Read More
Peter Brewer Tapped for Rocky Mountain Football University
Peter Brewer, center in back row, at Football University. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos student athlete Peter Brewer earned a Top Gun invitation as a linebacker for the Rocky Mountain Region of Football University for the second consecutive year.
Football University is a nonprofit organization and an invitation-only camp. This year, Brewer was named the Top Gun LB by Quentin Coryatt for the Rocky Mountain Region.
The Top Gun camp is being held in Columbus, Ohio at Dublin Jerome High School. Participation in the Top Gun camp qualifies Brewer for the US Army All-American Bowl in January Read More
Thompson Ridge Fire: Today Marks Entire Week With No Perimeter Growth
Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera Trust
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 23,903; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed power line; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 90 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 3 crews, 6 engines, 4 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 174 and Available air support: 3 helicopters.
Summary: Today marks an entire week with no new perimeter growth in the fire. Most of the activity continues to be within the interior of the fire where unburned fuels continue to smolder and burn. Today crews Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You from United Way
Kristy Ortega Thank you to the 33 agencies who submitted proposals for funding this year. We had $1.2 million requested in this funding process.
Our Community Action Fund had about $600,000 available to fill these requests.
Needless to say, the grant committee had some very difficult decisions to make. Thanks again to the 33 agencies who requested funding.
Special thanks to the volunteer grant committee. Kelly Duran, Debbie Gill, John Hofmann, Carolyn Mangeng, Taylor Martinez, Valerie Martinez, Cathe McClard, A.J.
Four New Brokers Join Zia Realty Group
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Four new brokers have joined Zia Realty Group, which has become the fastest growing real estate company in Los Alamos.
Carrie Montoya-Pegg
Carrie Montoya-Pegg started working at Zia Realty one month ago, after completing her real estate certification at Kaplan University in Albuquerque. For Pegg, the process of becoming a broker began last February. She took three classes for two months and passed a state and national test.
“I know David Horpedahl from Los Alamos Properties, and had been planning to work for them before they merged with Zia Realty Group, so I decided to Read More
Los Alamos Students Travel Through Alps
Twenty-four graduating seniors from Los Alamos are touring Europe on an educational trip of a lifetime. Here they are cooling off at the fountain in Innsbruck, Austria. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
Students pose outside the Swarovski Crystal World. Photo by Lynn OvaskaLuján Stands Against Funding Cuts to Nutrition Programs
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today after voting against final passage of the Farm Bill today, which included $20 billion in cuts to nutrition programs:
“I am deeply disappointed that at a difficult economic time when families are struggling to put food on the table, farmers and ranchers are struggling with drought conditions, and New Mexico’s dairies are in need of important tools for success, House Republicans brought a Farm Bill up for a vote Read More
Free Child Safety Seat Clinic Saturday
Staff Report:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Division, Safer New Mexico Now and Kohl’s will hold a child safety seat clinic 11a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Kohl’s (4401 Cerrillos Road) in Santa Fe.
The clinic provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to receive hands-on instruction from certified technicians on the correct use of child safety seats. Technicians educate parents on choosing and installing the appropriate child safety seat for their child and vehicle. They can also determine if a seat is recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe. Read More
Immunization Registry Law Goes into Effect July 1
STATE News:
Santa Fe – Gov. Susana Martinez says new immunization requirements can help keep New Mexicans healthier – especially small children and seniors who are particularly prone to infectious diseases.
Senate Bill 58, which takes effect July 1, makes it mandatory for all health care providers to report all immunizations to the New Mexico Statewide Immunization Information System (NMSIIS.)
“This change will allow the Department of Health to better track and evaluate vaccination coverage and monitor disease outbreaks and disease coverage levels at a local level,” Read More
Prescription for Better Health: Have More Sex!
Now that I have your attention, let me tell you just how having more sex will increase you level of health and fitness and lead to a longer, happier life.
When you have sex, certain beneficial chemicals are released in the bodies of both men and women. DHEA is an anti-depressant that also helps repair muscle tissue, improves cognitive function, and enhances skin health. Oxytocin is an effective pain reliever in the body. Endorphins also help relieve pain caused by things like arthritis and promote better sleep.
Other Read More