Los Alamos Students Style ‘Gatsby’ Era Apparel
More than 40 Los Alamos High School students from Catherine Puranananda’s AP Literature and Composition class gathered in period costume Monday to parade through downtown Los Alamos ending at the Reel Deal Theater to view ‘The Great Gatsby.’ The students and and a couple of syblings enjoyed bringing the Roaring Twenties to Los Alamos, Puranananda said. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School students dressed in ‘Gatsby’ attire stroll along Central Avenue Monday on their way to view ‘The Great Gatsby’ movie now playing atHilltopper Golf State Tournament Wrap Up
Hilltopper golfers from left, Raul Roybal, Aislinn McDonald, Bri Sanderson, Coach Mike Lippiatt, Assistant Coach Brent Collom, Emma Haines, Faith Koh and Jennifer Necker. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Hilltopper golfer Raul Roybal ended up shooting 92 the second day and did not place but his achievment to qualify for state was “amazing” as he worked hard and put together three very good tournament scores to get to the state tournament.
“Roybal was by far the most determined, and most improved player on the boys team and represented LAHS and the community of Los Alamos well. Read More
Column: Stressed Lately? Stress Busters to the Rescue!
The month of May can be a stressful time for youth and adults alike. There are deadlines and exams and reports due, field trips and awards ceremonies, banquets and graduations to attend. Sometimes it can all seem like too much!
Stress is a normal part of life and can actually have a positive effect on motivation and performance. There are, however, times when stress becomes too much and we begin to experience negative health effects: headaches, Read More
Grease is the Word at 7 p.m. May 20!
Grease is the word! Since the start of year, the dance students of Los Alamos High School have been learning and perfecting the art of ballroom dance and will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20 in the Dwayne Smith Auditorium. LAHS teacher Natasha Barkhudarova teaches her students the fundamentals of dance and performance and in this case, the dances were inspired by the musical Grease. The students dance everything from the convivial quickstep to the passionate rumba. There will be singing and dancing and everything in between during the show. Anyone who hasn’t seen Grease will find not only Read More
Travel to Portugal with CIR
Basilica de Santa Luzia, situated atop the hill of Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Courtesy photo
CIR News:
This September the Santa Fe Council on International Relations is offering a trip to Portugal focused on the country’s history, culture and art.
The trip takes place Sept. 19-Oct. 1 and originates in Lisbon.
CIR is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational resource of about 600 members, dedicated to promoting the understanding of international and cultural affairs and to promoting “grassroots diplomacy.”
“CIR has a very interesting and diverse Read More
Republicans Meet at 7 p.m. Thursday
GOP News:
All members of the Republican Party are invited to attend the Party Central Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in Room 220 at UNM-Los Alamos.
Guest speaker will be State Party Chairman John Billingsley. Accompanying him will be Bernadette Granger, one of the state headquarters staffers.
Billingsley was the campaign chairman of Steve Pearce in his bid for the U.S. Senate. Read More
Udall Addresses DOJ’s Collection of AP Records, IRS Targeting and Mineral Royalties Bill
U.S. SENATE NEWS:Sign-ups Available For Bandelier Day Camp
Ponderosa Campground has picnic tables and grills. NPS Photo by Sally King
BNM News:
For kids who’d like to explore Bandelier National Monument with a ranger and learn about nature and the Pueblo people who used to live in the park area, this year’s Day Camp will be 8:30 to noon, June 19-22.
Campers must have completed first grade, and can only attend one year’s session. There is no charge for camp. For details and to sign up, contact Chris Judson at the park at 505-672-3861 x 513
LANL Selects Three Small Businesses for Environmental Work
Aerial of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Value of up to $150 million over five years
Los Alamos National Laboratory has awarded a master task order agreement in which three small businesses will compete for environmental work worth up to $150 million over five years. The businesses each have offices in northern New Mexico.
The agreement is for technical services for the Laboratory’s Environmental Programs directorate and includes work such as environmental engineering design, regulatory support, risk assessment and reporting.
The companies chosen are Terranear Read More
Local Distillery Achieves National Recognition for Bourbon
DQDW News:
Los Alamos’ own Don Quixote Distillery and Winery is now featured in the Huffington Post. The online publication reviewed the company’s flagship product, Blue Corn Bourbon, which is the only one of its kind in the world.
The spirits critic highlighted the bourbon’s “vanilla notes,” and “pleasant sipper.” Another unique feature of Don Quixote’s product was the absence of a burn that most bourbons have.
This Blue Corn Bourbon Whiskey is made from 75 percent New Mexico blue corn and 25 percent wheat, and then processed in the Jemez Mountains.
Don Quixote Distillery and Winery has a tasting Read More
Udall Initiative Would Increase Graduation Rate, Help Underperforming Schools
Sen. Tom UdallTour the Jandacek Dome Thursday
Petr Jandacek as Buckminster Fuller outside his dome. Courtesy/jandacek.com
LASE News:
Los Alamos Sustainable Energy Network (LASE Network) will sponsor a potluck picnic and tour of Petr and Louise Jandacek’s geodesic dome home at 127 La Senda Road in White Rock 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
The study of non-traditional architecture and environmental optimal design led the Jandaceks to decide upon Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome when making plans to build their home in Los Alamos. It was a natural choice for a minimum surface area for maximum inside volume, Petr wrote on his website. The Read More
Luján Cosponsors Bill to Protect New Mexico Royalty Payments from Sequester Cuts
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District joined with a number of Representatives from Western states to introduce legislation that protects state mineral royalty payments from cuts due to the sequester.
The States Mineral Protection Act allows states the option of directly collecting their share of federal mineral royalties under the Mineral Leasing Act. This would prohibit the federal government from sequestering mineral royalties owed to the states and eliminate a 2 percent fee that the federal government charges for collection Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: A Little Light Summer Reading List
Hannemann’s Music Corner: A little light Summer Reading ListMountaineers Meeting Wednesday at Fuller Lodge Reviews Capitol Reef and Beyond
Head of Sinbad Pictograph Panel in the Capitol Reef Area. Courtesy/LAM
Happy Canyon, in the Robbers Roost country is one of the wild places covered at the May 15 meeting in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAM
LA MOUNTAINEER News:
Between Utah’s more famous and most visited national parks, centered on the less known Capitol Reef National Park, one finds challenging slot canyons, high mountains, intriguing rock art, and true solitude.
Low visitation pressure is an invitation to backcountry exploration. The May 15 program of the Los Alamos Mountaineers, by Rick and Lynne Stinchfield, will cover Read More
Toppers Near Goal After First Round Golf at State Championship
LAHS SPORTS News:
The first round of state championship golf is over and Topper Raul Roybal is back in the pack among the boys competition with a first round of 93.
The girls shot a team score of 392 and are currently in 7th place and just five shots out of 4th place. They set a goal last August to get a top 5 finish at state and with a decent round tomorrow they can do that.
For the girls, Deming is in the lead. The team tees off early Wednesday at NMSU’s golf course in Las Cruces before heading head back to Los Alamos. Read More
OBITUARY: Marylee B. Lehman 1922–May 12, 2013
MARYLEE B. LEHMAN 1922–May 12, 2013
Marylee B. Lehman, 91, a resident of Los Alamos since 1947, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 12, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Lehman Sr.; son, Charles A. Lehman Jr.; and brother, Seth Baldwin.
Marylee was such a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, and was a very good seamstress. Marylee would make some of her children’s and grandchildren’s clothing. She enjoyed baking and one of her favorite things was baking cream puffs. No matter what holiday we were celebrating, she went all out decorating. Read More
County Cautions of Extreme Wildfire Threat
COUNTY News:
Extremely dangerous fire conditions exist throughout the area and the Community is urged to take immediate notice!
Monday afternoon Los Alamos County Fire Department responded to reports of a small fire in Pueblo Canyon along North Road. The fire was quickly contained; however, LAFD believes the fire was manmade based on eyewitness reports and evidence at the scene.
A group of teens was seen in the area prior to the start of the fire and LAFD believes they may have been involved.
Several similar incidents that have occurred in the last three months have LAFD greatly concerned about Read More
Historic Los Alamos Gathering
A historic gathering occurred Monday as LANL Director Charlie McMillan met with retired LANL Director Robert Kuckuck in first LANL Director Robert J. Oppenheimer’s historic home on Bathtub Row in Los Alamos. Kuckuck will speak this evening at the Los Alamos Historical Society’s annual meeting in Fuller Lodge. Events kick off at 6 p.m. with pizza, ice cream and the Experience Auction. At 6:45 p.m. the annual business meeting will take place. Dr. Kuckuck will speak at 7:30 p.m. on his life as a Cold Warrior. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical SocietyQuality New Mexico Elects Officers, Board Members
QNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Quality New Mexico elected its 2013-14 Board of Directors Officers this month.
The new directors begin their term June 1:
BILL WADT Chairman of the Board (LANL Foundation)
KIM HERDICK Chair-Elect (UNM Medical Group, Inc.)
STEVE KEENE Secretary-Treasurer (MOSS ADAMS, LLP)
TROY GREER Immediate Past-Chair (Lovelace Medical Center)
JULIA GABALDON is President/CEO of Quality New Mexico.
The following individuals were elected by QNM membership Read More