‘Run the Caldera’ Celebrates ‘The Year of the Coyote’
Courtesy/VCNP
VALLES CALDERA News:
Coyotes are a species unique to the North American continent and range from New England to Alaska and as far south as the Panama Canal.
One found its way into New York City’s Central Park. Another once sauntered into a Chicago fast food eatery during the lunch hour. The Aztecs dubbed the prairie predator “coyoti,” which science later Latinized with the more formal classification of Canis latrans.
Whatever the name, the coyote is the theme of the Eighth Annual “Run the Caldera,” the weekend of June 8 to 9 at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Once Read More
School Board Holding Three Meetings on 2013/2014 Budget
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled three Special School Board Meetings to discuss the 2013/2014 budget on the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 1, at at 3:30 p.m. in the LAHS Speech Theater;
- Wednesday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the LAHS Speech Theater; and
- Monday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the LAHS IMC.
The 2013/2014 budget will be the only agenda item at these meetings. Read More
Kentucky Derby Party at Dixie Girl May 4
‘A Storm Approaching’ by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman will be raffled at the May 4 Derby Party for charity. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue.
The event, which is co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Medical Center, is a benefit for “Project Eliminate,” a Kiwanis International-UNICEF effort to wipe out maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide.
Kentucky Derby Party Chair Linda Daly says, “Put on your best Derby Read More
How The Hen House Turns: A Day In Our Lives
How The Hen House Turns: A Day In Our LivesA beautiful blue-sky day this morning. Bobbi goose has made a lovely round nest in the Hen House and is sitting there with her neck stretched out in the straw. I hope she’s just laying an egg.
Though she normally honks at me while I’m in the pen doing household chores, today on her nest, she doesn’t even flinch as I freshen up the straw. (You know what that means – a long-handle plastic cooking spoon and gloves to toss the clotted straw out.)
Meanwhile, in the Hen House pen, Lucy has been grazing on a handful of alfalfa with Read More
Los Alamos Ranking Rises on ‘US News & World Report’ Best High Schools List
LAPS News:
US News & World Report has selected Los Alamos High School for a “Silver Medal” ranking in 2013 as one of America’s Best High Schools.
From a review of 21,035 U.S. public high schools, Los Alamos ranked 556 in the nation. Los Alamos ranking was up significantly from the 2012 “Silver Medal” ranking of 638.
Rankings of high schools are largely determined by participation in Advanced Placement courses. This past year, 49 percent of the 1,124 of the students at Los Alamos High School enrolled in AP courses. Read More
Dressage Horse Show at North Mesa Arena April 27
Lisa Reader participates in the English Pleasure category during a horse show last July. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
LAPC News:
Los Alamos Pony Club is hosting a New Mexico Dressage Association recognized dressage show at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the North Mesa dressage arena behind the rodeo arena within the white fencing.
In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the covered arena.
Several local youth and adult competitors, as well as other riders from around New Mexico will be in attendance.
Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair. Read More
Kiwanis Club Announces Upcoming Programs
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis meets each Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street near the intersection of 15th and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts, or weather. Visitors are welcome. Visit https:////losalamos.kiwanisone.org for more information.
- May 7-State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard will speak on the 2013 Legislative Session.
- May 14-Julie Habiger, communications and public relations administrator for Los Alamos County, will speak on the opening of the new Municipal Building and the relocation
Last Day to Complete Branding Survey Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County encourages individuals who live and/or work in the County to complete the community branding survey, https:////www.surveymonkey.com/s/LosAlamosCountyNM by 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, at which time the survey will be closed.
Zadrozny Demonstrates Sound Yoga at Mullein Leaf Massage
The sound yoga studio of Andy Zadrozny. The ‘Resonant Body Platform,’ allows a person to perform the sound yoga technique on another person’s body. Courtesy photoBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
Like many mothers, when I was pregnant I enjoyed placing headphones against my belly, amazed to feel the baby respond to the sounds.
But I’ve wondered, what do unborn babies actually hear?
According to Alfred Tomatis, the famous French neurologist, the first sense organs to develop in a human embryo are the ears and the first sensation a baby in utero experiences, is its body resonating Read More
Quality New Mexico Accepting Award Applications
QNM News:
Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2013 NM Performance Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be awarded next spring, include:
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Piñon Recognition, commitmentto performance excellence
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Roadrunner Recognition, progress toward performance excellence
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Zia Award for Performance Excellence, best-in-class results
Organizations wishing to participate in the awards program must send in an intent to apply form by May 10. The form is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org. The application is due July 12.
The New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards, modeled Read More
Renegade Mountain Band Plays Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Put on your cowboy boots Saturday night when the Renegade Mountain Band comes to Pajarito Brewpub and Grill.
The music starts at 8 p.m. Be sure to show up early, because a full house is expected.
The Renegade Mountain Band (RMB) is a New Mexico country band that specializes in outlaw country, modern dance classics, and original country rock.
RMB is best known for their excellent representations of classic country artists and for their up-tempo interpretations of dance classics. RMB also throws in some rock and original country rock to keeps Read More
It’s Elemental: ‘Period Table’ Exhibit Opens Friday
‘Pesistant Elements-Fire’ by Brittan Donharl. Courtesy photo
‘Enjoy your Elements’ by Jody Shepard. Courtesy photo
By NANCY COOMBS
It’s Elemental… Feeling out of your Element? The Fuller Lodge Art Center has an element for everyone in the new exhibit “Periodic Table” beginning Friday April 26 and open through early June.
‘Sterling Double Collar with CZ Pendants’ by Diana Kirkpatrick. Courtesy Photo
Dozens of artists from across New Mexico have taken on, and interpreted the Periodic Table in an entire spectrum of reflections, Read More
Six DPU Linemen Hang From Pole
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities shares this photo taken a few years ago when Pajarito Cliffs was under construction. These are members of the DPU’s Electric Distribution Team who keep the lights on, and hustle out there around the community to restore power when there’s an outage. Courtesy/DPU Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Cook For Auction Winners
Members of the Los Alamos Daily Post news team join Los Alamos Firefighters at Station 3 in White Rock for a lasagna dinner Wednesday. The news team from left, Bonnie Gordon, Greg Kendall, Karen Kendall and Kirsten Laskey together with Zia Realty Group owner James Chrobocinski and his family Jacqueline and JJ, successfully bid on the dinner during the Rotary Club’s Crab Fest fundraiser in February. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
JJ Chrobocinski, 6. chats with AFF Local 3279 Vice President Danny Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
JJ Chrobocinski, 6, with his Read More
Hilltopper Softball Defeats Santa Fe 9-5
Danci Smith beats tag on slide into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristin Christensen slides back to 1st base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr collides with 1st baseman as ball falls to ground. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristin Chistiansen approaches home plate after home run to waiting teammates. Photo by Alan Kirk
Jordon Hammock makes pitch to batter. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk stretches for catch at 1st base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Seniors being recognized before game. Photo by Alan Kirk
Seniors Cristina Perez, Erin Kirk, Danci Smith, Kristin Christensen, Meryl Delano, and Micaela Christensen pose with Read More
LANL: Seventy Three New Mexico Students Receive Scholarships
Gold Scholarship Winners Kevin Gao, Danielle Harrier and Micaela Lucero. Courtesy/LANL
LANL FOUNDATION News:
Seventy-three students from seven Northern New Mexico counties are recipients of this year’s scholarships through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund.
Funding for the scholarships comes from $411,500 in donations from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and Los Alamos National Security, LLC.
Los Alamos High School senior Kevin Gao, Micaela Lucero of St. Michael’s High and Danielle Harrier of Pojoaque High School share this year’s gold scholarship, which provide Read More
Brotherly Love: Classic Car Raffle Aids Brain Cancer Victim
Abe Gonzales, left, hugs his brother Gilbert who is suffering from brain cancer. Courtesy photo
This ‘like new’ classic 1967 Olds 442 will be raffled off to assist with the medical expenses of Gilbert Gonzales. See the car and buy a ticket at Smiths Gas Station on Trinity Drive Friday, May 3. Courtesy photo Staff report
When his brother, Gilbert Gonzales, was diagnosed with brain cancer, Art Gonzales was devastated.
“I want to help in any way I can,” he said, adding that his classic 1967 Olds 442 provided a way to assist with medical expenses. He is raffleing it off to raise funds Read More
Solo Traveler: When Atheists Pray
Solo TravelerA combi in Mexico is a van, usually a Toyota, with bench seats installed along each wall, behind the driver’s seat, and across the back. Packed solid, they can hold 20 or more people.
Combi drivers have a reputation for crazy fast driving, passing other cars on blind curves, sliding over the yellow line into oncoming traffic. Yet, miraculously, you almost never hear of a combi flying off a cliff and killing everyone. The drivers are just careful enough.
But every once in a while a driver is so bad you know your time on earth is limited, Read More
Olions Present ‘Little Women’ This Weekend
The Los Alamos High School Olians Club will present a musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Duane Smith Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. Courtesy photo