Blue Window Bistro Offers New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Dinner
The Blue Window Bistro in Los Alamos will host a 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Reservations are required.
A special menu will be served, including three appetizer choices, 3 entrée choices and a complimentary glass of champagne for $60 per person.
First Course
- Blue Corn Blinis with Smoked Salmon
- Oysters Trio
- Maple Glazed Boneless Quail
- Vegetarian Tasting
Second Course
- Lobster Bisque
- Pomegranate and Roquefort Salad
Intermezzo
- Lemon Sorbet
Fourth Course
- East and West Seafood Platter
- Red Chile Marinated Lamb Chops
- Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
- Duo of Black Angus
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STATE FARM News:Udall Issues Statement on Speaker Ben Luján
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DPU Restores Power to North Mesa
DPU News:
Field reports indicate that a power outage affecting North Mesa impacted 1/3rd of customers in and between the Del Norte neighborhoods eastward to the Tsikimu Village neighborhoods.
Power was uninterrupted to the remaining areas of North Mesa.
As of 12:05 midnight today, Dec. 20, power has been restored to all customers. Permanent repairs will be underway later today – Thursday, Dec. 20. Read More
Money IQ: Small Business Loans
Money IQThe challenges of obtaining a small business loan continue to frustrate budding entrepreneurs and as well as established small business owners alike.
Small business loans are generally defined as those seeking credit of $1 million or less. Financial institutions are less likely to lend in today’s environment and the reasons are many – a still weak but slowly improving economy, tightened bank underwriting standards, ever changing bank regulations, and or increased fear or skepticism with lending to newer firms or start-up businesses. Read More
Community Invited to Friday Vigil
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos High School Student Council has organized a special candlelight vigil in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting.
The memorial will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at Ashley Pond Park. Members of the community are asked to bring their own candle to the memorial.
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt and youth advocate and local resident Morrie Pongratz will be guest speakers, followed by a moment of silence and remembrance by candlelight around the pond.
Residents are asked to join in and honor the children, teachers Read More
A Chat With Pet Pangaea Owner Cyndi Wells
Pet Pangaea owner Cyndi Wells with customers Sarah and John Gustafson’s dog Isabelle. Courtesy photo
By Greg Kendall
Cyndi Wells is the owner of Pet Pangaea. Wells started Pet Pangaea in early 2005. Since that time, Wells has been searching for a location to build a store. Recently, I sat down with Wells and discussed the state of small business ownership in Los Alamos.
Wells came to Los Alamos in 2000 for a post doctorial position at Los Alamos National Laboratory and became a technical staff member. She has a PhD in Chemistry.
Wells is married to Mike Warren. He works at LANL as an astrophysicist Read More
School Board and College Board Candidates Surface
Two candidates turned out Tuesday morning to file in the County Clerk’s Office for the two vacancies coming on the Los Alamos Board of Education. Rep. Jim Hall, right, is representing the Pinon Elementary School District and Matt Williams is representing the Chamisa Elementary School District. Chief Deputy Clark Sheryl Nichols explained that because both districts are uncontested, polling places will not need to be set up for the February election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Councilor Mike Wismer, center, arrived at the County Clerk’s Office Tuesday Read More
Co-op Surpasses $3 Million in Sales
Co-op Board Member Nancy Savoia and General Manager Steve Watts. Courtesy Photo
COOPERATIVE MARKET News:
The Los Alamos Co-op Market has announced that on Dec. 16, it reached another major milestone with year-to-date sales exceeding $3 million.
The Co-op opened March 2, 2011 and has grown to 1,703 members with approximately 75 percent of the sales being from its member-owners.
The Co-op is open to all whether they are a member or not.
“This is a most exciting milestone for our Co-op,” said founding board president and current board member Nancy Savoia. “It is quite gratifying Read More
County Bids Three Councilors Farewell
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover embraces Councilor Mike Wismer in the final moments of their time together on Council during Tuesday night’s last Council meeting of the year. Stover, Wismer and Councilor Vincent Chiravalle officially leave office Dec. 31. Council Vice Chair Geoff Rodgers looks on at right. The remaining County Councilors and County Board and Commission members and Staff formally recognize the outgoning Councilors’ service and thanked them for their dedication to the community. During the meeting, Stover asked for a moment of silence for the Read More
OBITUARY: Frank A. Ortega 1948 – Dec. 11, 2012
Frank A. Ortega 1948 – Dec. 11, 2012
Frank A. Ortega, 64, a resident of Los Alamos passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.
Mr. Ortega was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, sportsman and avid weight lifter.
He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in April of 2012. Upon retirement, he spent his time with his grandchildren; the loves of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Siprianita Ortega. Mr. Ortega is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lillian Ortega; daughters: Emily Schmidt and husband Matthew Read More
Council Adopts 2013 Federal Agenda
In its final meeting together because three members leave office Dec. 31, the Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 to adopt the 2013 Los Alamos County Federal Agenda. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCouncil Adopts 2013 State Legislative Agenda
Los Alamos County Lobbyist Scott Scanlan speaks to Council at Tuesday night’s meeting in Council Chambers. Council Chair Sharon Stover and other Councilors commended Scanlan for his effectness in working with both sides of the aisle at the New Mexico Legislature in representing Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comHouse Speaker Ben Lujan Has Died
Ben Lujan
House Speaker Ben Lujan, 77, passed away Tuesday evening with his wife Carmen and children, including U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan at his side.
Lujan had been battling lung cancer and announced during the 2012 Legislative Session that he would not seek re-election as Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
He had served as House Speaker since 1975.
Lujan lived in Santa Fe and represented District 46 in Santa Fe County.
More Snow Hits Local Area
Snow is falling over the area including this neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Appoints Representation to LACDC Board
During tonight’s County Council session, board member Bill Wadt of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) addresses Council on behalf of LACDC Chair David Horpedahl, encouraging Council to appoint two County members to its Board of Directors. The Council voted 6-1 to appoint County Councilor David Izraelevitz and County Administrator Harry Burgess to serve on the board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comOBITUARY: Ryan Steward Dec. 11, 1987–Dec. 15, 2012
Ryan Steward, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 15, 2012. He was born in Bakersfield, California on Dec. 11, 1987. He is survived by his mother and father, Carole and Tom Steward, and his brothers Andrew and Daniel. He lived in California until 1996 when he moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico with his family.
Ryan graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2006. Ryan played many sports that satisfied his competitive spirit, including rugby, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, golf, snowboarding, and mud volleyball, where he was known as “pudgy digits.” His friends all knew him as Read More
LANL Cancels Thursday’s Surplus Property Sale!
LANL News:County to Honor Outgoing Councilors Tonight
Council Chair Sharon Stover
COUNTY News;
Los Alamos County Councilors Sharon Stover, Mike Wismer and Vincent Chiravalle are completing their terms as County Councilors Dec. 31.
The community is invited at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 18, to Council Chambers as the remaining Councilor and County Board and Commission members and County Staff formally recognize their service and thank them for their dedication to Los Alamos and White Rock.
Stover has lived in White Rock for more than 25 years and served on the County Council in 1996 by appointment and was elected in 1998-2002.
She currently serves on several Read More
NNSA Tops $290 Million in Small Business Contract Obligations in FY 2012
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of its commitment to working with small business partners, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced that it provided more than $290 million in small business obligations for federal prime contracts in fiscal year 2012.
Nearly 80 percent of new federal award actions went to small businesses. NNSA’s Management & Operating (M&O) contractors provided an additional $1.65 billion to small businesses in FY 2012, equal to 49 percent of all money subcontracted by the M&Os.
“Small businesses are the heart of the Read More