Los Alamos County Council Honors Kevin Smith
Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle, right, on behalf of the Council, presents Los Alamos Site Office Manager Kevin W. Smith with a gift of a framed photograph of aspen trees by Leslie Bucklin in recognition of his service to the County. The DOE/NNSA recently announced that Smith will be departing Los Alamos in January to become the manager of the Office of River Protection. Smith came to Los Alamos in June 2010 as LASO manager, and has worked with the County Council, County Administrator and various department directors on a number of projects and joint initiatives in the last two years. Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Police Capture Burglary Suspects
Skylar B. Smith. Courtesy/LAPD
Detectives from the Los Alamos Police Department’s Investigations Division, working in conjunction with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Division, have apprehended a man suspected in the recent rash of auto burglaries in Los Alamos.
Skylar B. Smith, 20, of Rio Rancho, who previously lived in Los Alamos, was arrested Monday, Dec. 1 on a Los Alamos warrant for auto burglary and theft of credit cards.
Coady Richards. Courtesy/LAPD
Smith’s arrest comes after Read More
Public Invited to Valles Caldera Trust Board Meeting
VCT News:
Jemez Springs – The Valles Caldera Trust Board of Trustees will conduct a meeting in public scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa in Albuquerque.
The meeting agenda will include a year-end budget update for Fiscal Year 2012, a report on the State of the Preserve, a presentation on restoration and stewardship projects, and a review of the 2012 livestock program and public visitation.
Public comments will be heard after the last report with adjournment scheduled immediately thereafter. Links to the agenda and map to the Embassy Suites are posted Read More
New Social Group Forming in Town
LA FRIENDS News:
A new social group is forming in town called “Los Alamos Friends” for people new to Los Alamos, single or who just want to make some friends and have a little fun.
While some folks in town were born and raised here, most are transplants from all over the U.S. and the world. Many come here alone, and without family and support, and Los Alamos can be a lonely place.
This group will help to fill the void, introduce members to new people and guide them to resources around town.
Once membership grows, Los Alamos Friends will begin regularly scheduled meetings such as coffee get Read More
SFI Seminar: Reconceptualizing Cultural Evolutionary Typologies
Peter N. Peregrine
SFI news:
SFI Seminar: Reconceptualizing Cultural Evolutionary Typologies
Wednesday, Dec. 5 • 12:15 p.m. • Medium Conference Room
Peter N. Peregrine, Professor of Anthropology, Lawrence University and External Professor, Santa Fe Institute
Abstract: Typological approaches to understanding cultural evolution have been utilized, and strongly criticized, for more than a century (Sanderson 2007.)
Some of my own work has been a part of that long critique. But recent statistical analyses of cultural evolution suggest that there are patterns of punctuated equilibrium, Read More
County Offers Free Luminaria Sand
COUNTY News:
Each year, the Los Alamos County Pavement Division provides free luminaria sand as a courtesy to residents.
Sand is now available at these locations:
- Overlook Park – in south Parking Lot
- Urban Park – in 42nd St. Parking Area
- Sullivan Field – west side of Parking Lot
- Barranca Mesa – at the end of Barranca Rd @ Navajo
- North Mesa – at the north end of Soccer Field Parking Lot
Residents are asked to limit the amount of sand taken to the amount needed for their holiday luminarias. Read More
Craig Martin Addresses Post-Las Conchas Fire Trail Rehabilitation Dec. 12
Members of the Youth Conservation Corps re-route a section of the Valle Canyon Trail. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Come to PEEC from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to get an update on the status of post-Las Conchas Fire trail rehabilitation from Open Space and Trails Specialist Craig Martin.
Craig Martin
Craig Martin began his career in Los Alamos as a freelance writer. He has written many books and magazine articles on local outdoor recreation and history, including a wonderful, comprehensive guide to trails in and around Los Alamos and White Rock.
This book in particular should be Read More
Special Library Winterfest Afternoon This Sunday
New Library Manager Steven Thomas
The community is invited to join Mesa Public Library 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 for an exhibit opening, author talk and to welcome new Library Manager Steven Thomas.
The afternoon event begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Meeting Rooms with Authors Speak guest Chris Wilson.
This talk is followed at 2:30 p.m. with the Plazas of New Mexico Exhibit opening reception in the Upstairs Art Gallery.
A welcome reception caps off the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for new Los Alamos County Library System Manager Steven Thomas in the Upstairs Rotunda.
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LAHS Students Tapped for All State Concert Ensembles
LAHS Marching Band. Courtesy/LAHS
By Maire O’Neill
Seventeen Los Alamos High School band students have been selected for participation or as alternates for the 2013 All State Concert Ensembles.
Some 1,000 entrants from around the state competed to perform at the all-state clinic and conference in Albuquerque Jan. 9-12, 2013.
‘The Velocity Project’ Selects Seven Companies for Pilot Program
SANTA FE—The Velocity Project, an entrepreneurial accelerator recently launched by the City of Santa, is announcing its selection of seven companies to participate in the pilot project.
The Velocity Project is an eight-week business accelerator that will begin in January 2013 and provides companies with a unique opportunity to rapidly expand and grow their business.
The companies selected to participate will learn from successful entrepreneurs and experts in key areas that are critical to success in the 21st century.
The Velocity Project sponsors include the City of Santa Fe, Los Alamos Read More
Bees and Balloons Top Rotary Talks
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos meets 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave.
December’s speakers include:
Dec. 11: Dr. Robert Wingo of the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering Group/LANL will speak about research using honeybees to detect explosives, as well as grapevine diseases.
Dec. 18: Pilot Dave Melton will speak about hot-air ballooning.
Guests are always welcome to attend Rotary Club meetings.
To make reservations, contact Rotary President Linda Hull at 662-7950. Read More
Food on the Hill: Eggnog
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com- Need blender or a fast whisk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 small pkg of unflavored gelatin
- 2 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 pkg(qt size)non-fat dried milk powder (1- 1/2 cup)
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon rum (opt)
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comOur Lady of the Woods Hosts Two Events
OLW News:
Dec. 7 (Friday) 6 p.m. – First Friday Pagan Dinner: Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos
Dec. 16 (Sunday) 6 p.m. – Yule (Winter Solstice) Sabbat: The light returns! The new sun king is reborn! The Holly King gives way to the Oak King and we rejoice. Yule is one of the oldest festivals,
‘A Separation’ Screens Thursday at Mesa Library
“A Separation.” Courtesy/IMDb
Review by Kelly Dolejsi
The Iranian film “A Separation” (2011) is one of the best films I’ve seen in awhile. It purports to be about putting a child through divorce, and the difficulties of caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. I suppose it is. But it begins and ends in an Iranian court house, and for me the focus really became how people tell their sides, and the fact that there is no truth, or at least no single truth.
Simin (Leila Hatami) and Nader (Payman Maadi) certainly have what in America we call “irreconcilable differences.” Viewers Read More
Transportation Board Meets Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
Transportation Board meets at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 6 in the Public Works Conference Room at 2101 Trinity Dr. Suite A2.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA:
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment (for items not on the agenda)
III. Approval of Transportation Board Minutes
A. Oct. 18, 2012
IV. New Business
A. Canyoncito Montessori School Traffic Control Plan
V. Old Business
A. Continued Discussion: 2030 Challenge for Planning, Adopting Building and Transportation Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Standards
VI. Staff Report
A. NM502 / Trinity Design Update
B. Eastern Area Read More
Community Winds Holiday Prism Concert Sheds Light on Local Talent
Courtesy/LACW
By Bonnie J. Gordon
The Los Alamos Community Winds started a new holiday tradition last year with the Community Holiday Prism Concert.
This year, the second annual Holiday Prism Concert will take place directly after the Holiday Lights Parade at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec 8 at the Crossroads Bible Church. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted.
The Winds have invited a number of local musicians to perform with them at this concert.
“This concert is a celebration of the variety of performers in White Rock and Los Alamos,” Winds Musical Director Ted Vives said. “The idea is that Read More
DWI Planning Council Meets Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meeting is scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 11 in the Los Alamos Police Department Training Room, 2500 Trinity Dr.
The meeting is open to the public.
AGENDA
Call to Order
II. Approval of minutes from previous meeting: 11/15/2012
(Minutes are available upon request. Please contact the Los Alamos Police Department Records Division @ Police-Records@lacnm.us) or 663-1741.
III. Presentation from Department of Finance (DFA) Representative
IV. New Business
V. Next Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 10, 2013
VI. Adjourn Meeting
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LAFD Issues Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department would like to share the following Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips with the community.
Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season.
Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire.
Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.
- Don’t put your live Christmas tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks.
- Place trees away from heat sources, including fireplaces or heat vents.
OBITUARY: Claudia Ann Weber 1950–Dec. 2, 2012
Claudia Ann Weber, 62, passed away on Dec. 2, 2012 in Los Alamos, New Mexico after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ronald Paul Weber; her children Brian Michael Weber (Terri) of Las Cruces, NM, Gina Marie Fisk (Mike) of Los Alamos, NM, and Paul Matthew Weber of Santa Fe, NM; grandchildren Benjamin Joseph and Zachary Paul Weber of Las Cruces, NM and Emma Elizabeth, Ethan Michael, and Eila Kathleen Fisk of Los Alamos, NM; siblings Courtney Michael Harms (Stefanie) of Clayton, Calif., and Monte Ray Harms (Rose), Irwin Todd Harms (Debbie), Tammy Jean Read More
Community Atheists Discuss Winter Holidays
ATHEIST News:
The Los Alamos Community of Atheists will host a special winter holiday discussion from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Mesa Public Library in meeting room 3.
This month we will talk about the winter holidays and how we as atheists spend our time – do you celebrate a secular version of the holiday(s) you were raised with?
Is there a Festivus pole in your house? How do you feel about being wished a Merry Christmas? Please join us – all are welcome.
We can be reached at losalamoscommunityofatheists@gmail.com with any questions. Read More