Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2012
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Oct. 25 at 1:47 p.m. / A business in the 100 block of Meadow Lane reported that it was the victim of larceny. The estimated loss is less than $250.
ERIC MAHLER
Oct. 25 at 6:02 p.m. / Police arrested Eric Mahler, 30, of Santa Fe on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant in the 1100 block of Sioux Street.
KEVIN HERRING
Oct. 26 at 11:22 a.m. / Police charged Kevin Herring, 34, of Los Read More
November Lecture: Brief History of Wendover Airfield
LAHS News:
Los Alamos Historical Society is pleased to offer its 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.”
The November lecture is a brief history of the Wendover Airfield in Utah by James Petersen
James Petersen’s talk on Historic Wendover Airfield will touch on the origin of Wendover, Utah, and then focus on the period from the inception of the Army Air Force base to the end of World War II.
The history of the B-17 and B-24 bomber training as well as the contribution of Wendover to the Manhattan project will be discussed.
The presentation will include original photographs from the airfield Read More
Letter to the Editor: Vaccines – My Body My Choice
Respectfully, I must take issue with the tone of Dr. Tom’s Letter to the Editor regarding the group of parents who met with their representative to discuss infringement of personal liberties.
The CDCs Recommended Vaccine Schedule is exactly that, a recommendation and I personally take their opinion into consideration before I make decisions about MY CHILD’s health.
The issue here that Dr. Tom fails to acknowledge is that this is not a vaccine issue but a parental rights issue.
No one is questioning the legitimacy of the vaccination program en mass or their personal physicians Read More
Rotarians Enhance LAHS Memorial Garden
Los Alamos Rotarians Eric Ferm and Chuck Tallman wield a two-man augur Friday afternoon at the Los Alamos High School Memorial Garden. The men prepared the soil for the Saturday work party of Rotary Club members who planted flower bulbs in the garden. The Rotary Club holds weekly meetings at noon Tuesday’s at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. This week’s speaker is Jackie LaNew who will talk about the Accelerate Program at UNM-LA. To reserve a spot, call Rotary President Linda Hull at 662-7950. Photo by Gil Butler Read More
Letter to the Editor: Concern Over Parental Rights, Not Vaccine Program
This is in response to the letter to the editor by Dr. Tom Csanadi, “Vaccines-Elected Officials Should Not Feed Fear and Misinformation.”
There are several of us who were concerned over the recent changes to the vaccine exemption forms through the Department of Health (DOH.)
The concern was not that exemptions must be filed if one does not follow the vaccine schedule rigidly, but rather a concern that there is specific religious information being gathered and some parents were being turned down.
The challenge we parents find ourselves in is not one Read More
Column: A Positive Portrayal – Level-5 Leadership
A Positive Portrayal: Level-5 LeadershipIs it precisely because one does not regard oneself as a leader, or even a potential leader, that one has the real possibility to become a leader?
If true, this is the paradox of true leadership. I am not going back to discuss leaders or managers, but instead discuss the powers which a manager applies to build and sustain an organization. Besides, I owe you some positive examples, don’t I?
The funny thing is that pinpointing the specific achievements of really effective leaders, the achievements that Read More
Letter to the Editor: People Should Celebrate Success
By David JonesAfter many years in small business enterprises, I’m now trying to help entrepreneurs survive long enough to generate cash flow.
My passion for building homegrown businesses and creating jobs means that I want to know how political candidates plan to facilitate the success of growing businesses.
I personally know (Rep.) Jim Hall and have asked him many questions. I believe he has many good ideas and he is clearly committed to this area and it’s economic development.
(House Dist. 43 candidate) Stephanie (Garcia) Richard has also spoken with me and I’ve asked her similar Read More
County Line Highlights Veteran’s Day
COUNTY News:
County Editor’s Note: There won’t be an issue of “The County Line” Friday, Nov. 9, due to the Veteran’s Day holiday weekend and limited staffing … so, we’ve given you a two-week outlook on upcoming meetings and events in this issue.
No Council Meeting Next Week…
Because of the elections Tuesday Nov. 6, the Council will take a break and then be back in action the following week. What’s on the agenda for their Nov. 14 meeting (7 p.m., Council Chambers)? The public hearing on the proposed Sign Code Ordinance will Read More
Heather Wilson Addresses Los Alamos Republicans
Republican candidates gather Sunday night at Republican Campaign Headquarters to talk with volunteers and work the phone banks to encourage people to get out and vote. From left, Los Alamos County Council candidate Steve Girrens, U.S. House District 3 candidate Jeff Byrd, U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson, Los Alamos County Clerk candidate Sharon Stover and State Representative, District 43 candidate Jim Hall. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson addressed a crowd of approximately 40 supporters gather at the Los Alamos Republican Read More
Letter to the Editor: Los Alamos Fire Department Earns High Praise
By Jaret McDonald
Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to tell you a story about how great our Los Alamos Fire Department is.
They are the most professional and clearly the most awesome team of experienced people that tried to help save my friend David Sturm.
Each of us should go to sleep each night and pay homage to our brothers who wait for us to have an emergency.
Thanks to our friends …all of them at the Los Alamos Fire Department. Each of them will have a home where ever I am at, God Bless you all.
Thank You! I love you all.
Chief Grider, you are an amazing leader. Please make sure you are there for a long time. Read More
Ambassador Joe Wilson and Valerie Plame Address Los Alamos Democratic Crowd
Valerie Plame speaks to a crowd at the Los Alamos Democratic Headquarters Sunday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Former CIA Agent, Valerie Plame and her husband Ambassador Joe Wilson rallied for democratic candidates including President Barrack Obama, Stephanie Garcia Richard, Kristin Henderson, Michael Redando, Pete Sheehey and Nathan Hjelm today, Nov. 4 at Democratic Headquarters in Central Park Square.
Some 75 supporters turned out to listen to Plame and Wilson speak about the importance of voting in the Nov. 6 general election.
The high profile couple touched Read More
Letter to the Editor: Vaccines – Elected Officials Should Not Feed Fear and Misinformation
As a health care professional who has dedicated my life to the health, well being and safety of children, I am deeply disturbed by a recent story published in the Los Alamos Daily Post and the comments made by (Rep.) Jim Hall concerning childhood vaccinations.
Hall said, “I’m concerned with this intensive business of hitting young children with these medicines in their formative years without fully understanding the consequences.”
As someone who has lived through the devastation of polio, measles, haemophilus, diphtheria, whooping cough and mumps it is stunning that
Hilltop House Hotel Manager Resigns
Hilltop House Hotel Manager Denise Smith. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comThe longtime manager of the Hilltop House Hotel and Conference Center has resigned.
Denise Smith ran the 79-room hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. for the last seven years.
On Friday, she discussed with the Los Alamos Daily Post her experiences in Los Alamos and her decision to leave.
“I don’t want anyone to think it’s the hotel – the hotel is fine – I miss my family and I miss my home,” Smith said.
Home is New Orleans. Smith lived through Hurricane Katrina in 2005
Contractors Hear New LANL Cost Model Details
LANL Budget Officer K. Aaron Menefee explains the new LANL budgeting formula to LANL contractors attending a Nov. 1 Chamber Business Breakfast at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Los Alamos National Laboratory has adopted a new cost model for Fiscal Year 2013 and LANL contractors have expressed concern about the consequences the new model may have on their businesses.
The Los Chamber of Commerce organized a special Chamber Breakfast for LANL officials and contractors Nov. 1 at UNM-LA.
LANL Budget Officer K. Aaron Menefee gave a presentation designed to show why LANL has Read More
Two Men Die Saturday in Jemez Mountains
A Black Hawk helicopter on its way to the accident site where a Sierra De Los Pinos man fell to his death Saturday. Courtesy/LAFD
By Carol A. Clark
Tragedy struck the Jemez Mountains Saturday as two men died in separate accidents.
Thomas A. Ilg, 54, a Technical Staff Member at Los Alamos National Laboratory fell to his death while hiking near Forest Road 10 and Forest Road 269.
A Sierra De Los Pinos man in his mid-fifties fell to his death while cutting a tree on a hillside in Cochiti. His name is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
“We received a call for assistance at Read More
LANL’s Carl Beard Presents Talk to Rotarians
Carl Beard presents a talk on LANL’s environmental stewardship program to local Rotarians. Photo by Hal Davis
By Carol A. Clark
Dr. Carl Beard presented a talk on the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s long-term environmental stewardship and sustainability strategy during Tuesday’s Rotary lunch meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos.
Beard is the Principal Associate Director for Operations and Business Services (PADOPS) at LANL.
PADOPS provides oversight of Business Services, Maintenance and Infrastructure Planning, Environment, Safety Read More
Letter to the Editor: We Can Do Better
Ellen WaltonDuring this campaign season we have seen many arguments against the proposed Los Alamos County Charter amendments.
We have not, however, heard much about how they will improve our lives in Los Alamos, only about how they will make us more like Santa Fe and Albuquerque in how we govern ourselves.
We can read and find out that the ballot questions contain multiple parts which will make petitioning for referendum, recall, and initiative more difficult.
We cannot take some of the parts without taking all of them, even if we agree with some.
We must also understand in all this debate Read More
‘Woman in Black’ Pays Triumphant Visit to Los Alamos
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Review By Bonnie Gordon
Do not miss The Woman in Black at Los Alamos Little Theater through Nov. 11.
Not only do I guarantee you’ll be creeped out, this is a play that makes you think, and the production is outstanding.
“The Woman in Black,” adapted from the book by Susan Hill by Stephen Mallatratt, premiered in 1987 and has been running steadily on the London stage since 1989.
Don’t think that just because you saw the movie version, you should skip this play. Seeing the story on the stage is an entirely different experience.
The play is a send up of the classic English
Photojournalist Tony O’Brien’s ‘Contemplative Landscape’ on Display at NM History Museum
A Quiet Moment, Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Photo by Tony O’Brien
NM HISTORY MUSEUM News:
After covering the lives of drug addicts and prostitutes in America and the struggle of Afghan rebels fighting the Soviets – including a stint as a prisoner of war – Santa Fe-based photojournalist Tony O’Brien turned to Christ in the Desert Monastery in Abiquiu to restore his spirit.
During the year he spent living with the Benedictine monks, they allowed him to document their daily activities and rituals, both contemplative and secular.
O’Brien’s work from that era now forms the heart of a new Read More
Palace’s Front Door to Close for Renovation Project
PALACE News:
Visitors can still visit via the History Museum and Palace Courtyard
Santa Fe—A long-awaited maintenance project to refinish or replace some of the floors in the entryway of the 400-year-old Palace of the Governors will temporarily inconvenience visitors accustomed to entering themuseum complex through its doors.
As of Friday Nov. 2, the Palace doors facing the Santa Fe Plaza are closed as workers begin deconstruction in the entry and front-desk area.
Visitors are asked to come in through the New Mexico History Museum, just around the corner at 113 Lincoln Ave.
The work is expected Read More