Los Alamos Hockey Girls Compete in Series
With support from a teammate, a Los Alamos player takes a shot. Photo by Scott Doebling
LAHA News:
Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Outpost Ice Arena in Albuquerque, four ice hockey teams composed entirely of girls from New Mexico, including two teams from Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA), came together to play a two-game series.
This is believed to be the first time four all New Mexico girls teams have played each other in one day.
The LAHA U12 Girls fell to the NMIce U12 Girls. The newly formed LAHA U14 Girls squad was bested by in-state rival New Mexico Mustangs U14.
Next up, the LAHA U14 Girls Read More
Officials Request Funding For The Hive
Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network President Andy Andrews, at podium, and The Hive Steward David Jones present a Citizens’ Petition requesting that Council grant $36,000 to The Hive to sustain its operations through February 2013, and further requesting that Council direct County staff to develop an expanded grant application for the Hive’s continued operations. There is not a mechanism in place at the current time for Council to fund a private company in this manner. Councilor voted to direct County staff to work with The Hive on a path forward and to return to Council with a recommendation Read More
Council Adopts Modified New Sign Code
Council voted to approve a modified new sign code and to send three proposed changes to the code to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further work before returning those proposed changes back to Council for possible final approval. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The purposes are to:
(1) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication and way-finding in the County;
(2) Maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the County and the County’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;
(3) Improve pedestrian and traffic safety Read More
Smith’s Engineer Weighs in on Sign Code Issue
President Bret Wahlen, P.E., of Great Basin Engineering South, Salt Lake City, Utah, representing his client Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, briefs Council on sign code issues relevant to the grocery store. County Principal Planner Gary Leikness listens at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Listens to Proposed Sign Code Changes
County Principal Planner Gary Leikness presents recommendations to Council on changes to the local sign code. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Council begins to question County Principal Planner Gary Leikness about staff recommendations to change certain portions of the sign code. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Staff Report
Council Approves Certification of Canvassing Committee Results of 2012 General Election
Los Alamos County Clerk Janet Foster addresses Council during the Council meeting tonight in Council Chambers. The Council unanamously approved the results of the Canvassing Committee and directed the County Clerk to certify the results to the State Canvassing Board in conformity with applicable New Mexico election law. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Declares November ‘Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month’
During tonight’s meeting in Council Chambers, Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council declaring the month of November as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” to Monica-Amit Misra, center, and Nina Thayer on behalf of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Denise Lane Expresses Heartbreak Over Her Son Who is Suspected of Letting His Dogs Starve to Death
Los Alamos resident Denise Lane expresses in an email her heartbreak over the news that the two dogs recently discovered starved to death in a Santa Fe apartment belonged to her son, Jake Smith of Santa Fe:
From: Denise Lane
To: Los Alamos Daily Post
Subject: My son
I am writing to share because I can’t find the words to say to each and everyone who cares about us.
I can’t tell the story with tears so this is the easiest way clearly and honestly communicate.
I am completely and utterly heartbroken. Not just a little fracture but a heart broken into a million pieces.
I can barely put one foot Read More
County Working to Bring Commuter Plane to Los Alamos
New Mexico Airlines charter plane. Courtesy/NMA
By Carol A. Clark
Los Alamos County is holding meetings this week with New Mexico Airlines to bring a commuter airline service to Los Alamos.
The service will transport passengers to the Albuquerque Sunport.
Public Works Department Director Philo S. Shelton III said that this week’s meetings include discussing flight schedules and frequency of service.
“We are looking at using a 9-passenger plane, so for convenience of service we will offer more frequent flights,” Shelton said. “Also, with a 9-passenger plane, Read More
Art Board Recommends Moving ‘Strange Trio’
The Art in Public Places Board will present its recommendation to Council at 7 p.m. in the Community Building today, Nov. 13, to re-locate the “Strange Trio” sculpture by Tommy Hicks to Overlook Park in White Rock. The sculpture used to be located between the former Los Alamos Police Station and Trinity Drive. It developed problems with the concrete base and has been in storage for approximately five years. Courtesy/LAC
Here is the proposed new location at Overlook Park in White Rock for the “Strange Trio” sculpture currently in storage. Courtesy/LAC Read More
State Transportation Commission Meeting in Carlsbad
NMDOT News:
Santa Fe – The StateTransportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Pecos River Conference Center, 1711 Muscatel Ave. in Carlsbad.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
- A request for additional $1,456,029 for the Transit and Rail budget
- Additions and deletions from the State Highway System
- Introduction of our new commissioner Robert Wallach who is representing District 2 in southeastern New Mexico
The meeting will be webcast live on Gov. Susana Martinez’s website, www.governor.state.nm.us/
The State Transportation Commission Read More
Michelangelo Lobato Speaking Today to Kiwanians
KIWANIS News:
Los Alamos Teen Center Director Michelangelo Lobato will speak to local Kiwanians about a recent youth trip to Israel at noon today, Nov. 13, at the Masonic Temple.
The meeting is open to the public.
Kiwanis meets each Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts or weather.
Programs
Nov. 13-Michelangelo Lobato will speak on a recent youth trip to Israel.
Nov. 20-Kiwanians John and Sue Hofmann will speak on their recent Read More
Los Alamos Rotarians Induct Four New Members
Rotary Club of Los Alamos members applaude four newly inducted Rotarians following an Oct. 30 ceremony at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Jenn King, Laura Loy, Hannah Fellers and Jane Johnson became the newest Rotarians in the world. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com.
Rotarian Skip King conducts the Oct. 30 ceremony inducting new Rotarians from left, Jenn King, Laura Loy with her father Rotarian Hal Davis, Rotarian Kristina Kramer with new member Hannah Fellers and Jane Johnson (not in photo.) Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com.
Newly inducted Rotarian Jane Johnson receives flowers Read More
LAHS Cross Country Teams Take State!
Los Alamos High School Cross Country Assistant Coach Blake Wood, first row at left, with the winning LAHS Cross Country Girls and Boys teams at Saturday’s New Mexico State Championship. This is the fourth State Championship win in a row for the Girls Team and the second win in a row for the Boys Team. Both dominating wins. Photo by Blake Wood Read More
Food on the Hill: Smoked Deviled Eggs
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
ingredients
10 hard boiled eggs, peeled
Soaked wood chips
Charcoal grill
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finally chopped onions
¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon
1 to 1 ½ tablespoons red Sriracha Rooster Sauce or to taste
directions
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Soak the wood chips in water for about ½ hour and then drain. I do this in a plastic bag, I just find it easier. Cook the charcoal in the grill until they get a light coat of gray. Move all of the briquettes to one side of the grill. Read More
Pet of the Week: Axle is Available for Adoption
Pet of the Week: Axle – Don’t let those sad-looking eyes fool you … Axle is playful and affectionate. The shelter temperament testers describe this pit mix neutered male as a “total sweetheart.” He would love a family that appreciates big, sloppy dog kisses. The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets waiting for good homes. Others are currently off-campus in foster homes. Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating. Also check out Read More
Shrinking Horizons: Help Preserve Indigenous Human Societies in SFI’s First Crowdfunding Campaign
SFI News:
Working with the SciFund Challenge, SFI has joined other scientists and science research centers in this emerging, social-networked way to generate financial backing for critical scientific research. The campaign runs through Dec. 15.
For SFI’s first cowdfunding campaign we are highlighting SFI Postdoctoral Fellow Marcus Hamilton and his collaborators at the University of Missouri, who are seeking better ways to understand how to preserve the rainforest land on which indigenous human groups depend.
Visit the SFI campaign page here.
There are an estimated 100 uncontacted
Los Alamos Youth Win at National Competition
Two Los Alamos youth, Tazler Smith and Jennifer Necker participated in the English Setter Association of America National Dog Show Friday, Nov. 9 in Albuquerque. Smith, an Aspen Elementary School 6th grader, presents his dog, Arthur, during the best junior handler competition portion of the event.
Judge Susie Kerwin-Bush presents the Best Junior Handler award to Tazler Smith who advanced to the best junior competition by finishing in 1st place in the Open Junior Class for youth ages 9-12. ESAA President Janet Gray presented Smith with an engraved silver bowl. Courtesy photo
Jennifer Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Board Meeting Place Changed
NOTE: The location of the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting place scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 has changed.
It will be held at the conference room in the County Administrator’s Offices at 133 Central Park Square.
The Hive to Address Council Tuesday
THE HIVE News:
We would like to invite the community to join us at the County Council meeting beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday in the Community Building.
The Council has been presented with a petition for an immediate $36,000 grant to sustain operations of The Hive through February of next year and to request that the Council direct County staff to work with The Hive in developing an expanded grant application.
This short paper addresses the most efficient and direct way that the County can promote REAL and SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in Los Alamos County.
The Hive is an INDEPENDENT facility for Read More