Inspirational Concert Fills IHM Church
Community members begin to find seats for Sunday’s concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church, which raised funds for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Performing ‘Memorare’ are from left, David Moore, John Machuzak, Randy Erickson, Rene LeClaire, Julie Habiger, Viera Moore, Adrienne Borrego, Claudine Kasunic, Laura Erickson, Cathy Morzinski and Ruth Doyle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Mezzo Soprano Julie Habiger performs ‘Blessings’ as her husband Kerry, left, and son Read More
Small Retail Business Owners Share Joys and Challenges
Retail small business panel, from left, Don Taylor, Allison Bennett, Katie Brousseau, Cyndi Wells, Karen Wray, Ruby Alexander, David Jolly, Gloria Smith Brehm and Ken Nebel. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Earlier this month, Ken Nebel, owner of Village Arts (art supply store) organized a gathering of Los Alamos County retail business operators to discuss the small business retail environment in Los Alamos.
“I’m relatively new to business and I don’t have all the answers,” Nebel said. “It felt like it was time to pull together Read More
LANL Begins Pumping Tests on Chromium Plume
Well R-50 at Los Alamos National Laboratory has detected chromium at levels that exceed New Mexico standards. Photo taken during well construction in 2011. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Data will be used to help determine final remedy
Los Alamos National Laboratory will begin pumping tests this summer at two groundwater monitoring wells located on Lab property within a chromium plume in the regional aquifer.
The purpose of the pumping tests is to refine understanding of the plume properties within the regional aquifer and evaluate the potential for large-scale pumping to remove chromium. Chromium Read More
LAHS Volleyball Review/Preview Friday Night
LASG Sports Camp 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30-31
LASG News:
In response to the Barranca School closing, the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Sports Camp will be open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30 and 31.
LASG will limit the charges to $38 per day, absorbing the insurance fees.
Participants should bring a swim suit, as they will spend some time at the Larry Walkup Aquatics Center pool.
The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics is at 555 North Mesa Road and the telephone number is 505-662-9523. Read More
Local Collection Point for Donations to Oklahoma Animal Victims is Pet Pangaea
PET PANGAEA News:
Pet Pangaea at 158 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos is acting as a collection point for donations for the animal victims of the Oklahoma tornado disaster.
New Mexico Dogs Deserve Better (NMDDB) is coordinating the effort with a truck going to Oklahoma City Tuesday, May 28. Pet Pangaea is donating a number of crates and $300 for gas for the truck.
To donate any of the supplies listed below, drop the items off anytime Pet Pangaea is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Also, donations can be handled by purchasing items Read More
Help With The Hard Stuff: ‘Getting Commitment, not just Agreement’
HELP WITH THE HARD STUFF:I think it’s especially hard because Read More
Topper Soccer School Registration Now Open
TOPPER News:
Los Alamos High School Boys Soccer Team is hosting a soccer camp for boys and girls ages 3-9:
- Session I June 3-7 at Urban Park (Registration Deadline Tuesday, May 28)
- Session II June 17-21 at Rover Park in WR (Registration Deadline June 10)
- Cost is $35 for one session or $50 for both sessions.
More information and registration forms can be downloaded from the LAHS Athletics website www.laschools.net/athletics under the “CAMPS” page, picked up at Los Alamos National Bank customer service, or contact Marsha Parker at 672-1558 or pkrmass1@byu.net. Read More
Column: God’s Power in the Midst of Change
God’s Power in the Midst of ChangeAs limbo sets in at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, sadness looms over us all as our beloved Fr. Colin Kelly has left his pastoral role. The uncertainty of not knowing who will take his place is difficult, both for the congregation and the remaining priests.
However, we recognize God’s power in the midst of change, which is the topic of Mother Alicia’s homily at our contemporary worship service (also called Generations) at 6:07 p.m. this coming Sunday, May 26. This service uses upbeat music and short videos to compliment the teaching and Read More
Stephanie Blair is Rotary Club Student of the Month for May 2013
Stephanie Blair
ROTARY News:
Stephanie Blair, a junior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month for May. She is the daughter of Barbara and Stephen Blair.
Blair, who maintains an exceptional GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, as well as Los Alamos Youth Leadership, a program for high school students in which teams design, plan, and implement projects that benefit the community throughout the year while building strong relationships with family and friends. Blair’s concern for others is marked by her service to the Los Alamos Heart Read More
Janet Davidson Brings ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore,’ to Los Alamos
Producer and director Janet Davidson performing as Gingy in ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore.’ Courtesy photoThe role played by clothing in most women’s lives cannot be overestimated.
From Brownie uniforms to prom outfits, little black dresses, spike heels, Grateful Dead t-shirts, pedal pushers, tube tops and wedding gowns, women’s memories are tied up with what they were wearing at the time.
And then there’s “the purse,” that ubiquitous accessory with which women seem to have a love/hate relationship.
Clothing is the hook on which Read More
Hofmann: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Offers Insights into Long Term Care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Offers Insights into Long Term CareConsumers may hear many confusing statements regarding the topic of long term care, both published in the public domain and repeated by misinformed individuals.
Over the next few weeks, I will be submitting a series of columns containing accurate information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website https:////longtermcare.gov. I encourage you to watch for and read these informative columns.
The LTC Basics #1:
What is Long Term Care?
Most people Read More
Gifts and Challenges During Last Third of Life
OBITUARY: Frederick J. Edeskuty Sept 29, 1923 – May 10, 2013
FREDERICK J. EDESKUTY, Sr. May 10, 2013
Frederick J. Edeskuty, Sr., 89, a resident of Los Alamos for 63 years, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alcestis von Edeskuty; brothers, Joseph von Edeskuty and Jack Edeskuty and parents-in-law, Alfred and Adelia Bergren.
Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was extremely proud of his children. After receiving his doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering and Physics at the University of Minnesota, he moved his family to New Mexico where he began a 40 year scientific career with the Los
Destructive Dirt Funnel Above Barranca School
The destructive dirt funnel as it traveled above Barranca Mesa Elementary School today was captured on camera by a local citizen. The fierce wind ripped the roof off the school’s gymnasium and dropped it on the library and playground area. Fortunately, the school was on its regular half-day Wednesdays so most children had left the campus. No one was injured in the event. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Urologist Pavel Mourachov Arrested
Los Alamos Urologist Pavel V. Mourachov
Staff Report
Following an investigation, Los Alamos police obtained an arrest warrant and have charged Los Alamos Urologist Pavel V. Mourachov with two counts of aggravated assault against a household member with a deadly weapon, extreme cruelty to animals and harassment.
According to police documents obtained this evening by the Los Alamos Daily Post, Mourachov, 41, was arrested at approximately 2:15 p.m. today in the parking lot of Los Alamos Medical Center, 3917 West Road.
The criminal complaint indicates that Mourachov assaulted or struck at Read More
Police Charge Local Man With Aggravated Assault, Harassment and Extreme Cruelty to Animals
Pavel V. Mourachov. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Local police issued a news release a short while ago detailing this afternoon’s arrest of 41-year-old Los Alamos Urologist Pavel V. Mourachov:
“On May 22, 2013 at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers of the Los Alamos Police Department affected the arrest of Pavel V. Mourachov in the south parking lot of the Los Alamos Medical Center at 3917 West Road.
“Mourachov was arrested on two separate warrants for charges of two counts of aggravated assault against a household member with a deadly weapon, extreme cruelty to animals and harassment.” Read More
Scenes From Today’s Wind Event at Barranca
Students, staff and teachers are evacuated from Barranca Mesa Elementary School as damage to the school is assessed after a freak wind storm today. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
A teacher’s car suffers damage from the wind storm that hit Barranca Mesa Elementary this afternoon. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Pam Miller, center, informs firefighters that the main school buildings have been cleared. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos firefighters begin a walk of the campus to assess damage after Read More
Classes Canceled Thursday and Friday at Barranca
Today’s strong wind bent this light pole and traffic sign in the parking lot at Barranca School. Photo by Janine Morales/YMCA
LAPS News:
Superintendent Gene Schmidt has officially announced that classes are canceled both Thursday and Friday at Barranca Mesa Elementary School due to damage caused by this afternoon’s severe wind.
Family YMCA Executive Director Linda Daly has announced that the Y After School Program at Barranca is canceled Thursday and Friday as well.
The Los Alamos Daily Post will publish photos taken at the scene of the wind damage later today.
LAPS Superintendent: Huge Amount of Wind Energy Peeled Roof Off Barranca Gymnasium
An incredibly strong ‘wind event’ peeled the roof off the gymnasium at Barranca Mesa Elementary School a short while ago today. Photo by Ryn Hermmann