Join Driving Force for Movie Night Monday
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“We are delighted to have Sara Kutchesfahani, one of our esteemed and cherished postdocs, provide introductory and explanatory remarks,” Jim Nesmith said. “Sara is of Iranian descent and will
Fryer Leads Way for Los Alamos School of Gymnastics’ Atomic Tumblers
Brianna Fryer: Brianna Fryer’s gold medal beam performance. Photo by Loui Janecky
LASG News:
Brianna Fryer led the way for the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics’ Atomic Tumblers at the Cottonwood Invitational Oct. 20 – 21 in Rio Rancho.
More than 130 athletes, representing six teams took part. The Atomic Tumblers brought home 20 gold medals, 21 silver and 26 bronze.
Fryer dominated the Bronze Level in the USA Gymnastics Xcel program, earning four gold medals on bars (9.5), beam (9.3), floor (9.05), and vault (8.8), and a fifth gold for her all around score of 36.65.
The Xcel program Read More
Rio Arriba County Becomes Teen Center Partner
Students work on computers after school at the Teen Center in Espanola. Courtesy photo
FAMILY YMCA News:
Española – Rio Arriba County committed $15,000 of support through a contract for teen programming to the Española YMCA Teen Center effective Oct. 1.
“We are very glad to count Rio Arriba County as our partner for youth,” said Y Teen Center Director Ben Sandoval. “Since the center opened in 2007, the county has provided funds for smaller, program-specific objectives. This $15,000 will help support the skill-building classes, the mentoring activities, and the prevention and intervention Read More
Ribbon Cut on Financial Business on Oppenheimer Dr.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor John Williams, Branch Office Administrator Samantha Forrest, Chamber Member Services Coordinator Katy Korkos and LACDC Executive Director Kevin Holsapple cut the ribbon at 555 Oppenheimer Dr., Suite 206 Thursday evening. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon cutting ceremony. Williams hosted an open house with refreshments and door prizes. Photo by Karen Kendall Read More
Letter to the Editor: History of Abuse
By George Chandler
I address an interesting recent take on the charter amendments in which we were told that there is no history of abuse of the petition process in Los Alamos.
In 1979 and again in 1982 there were successful referendum petitions and subsequent elections that reversed zoning actions by the county.
But the losers of the 1982 election appealed the voter’s decision and in 1983 the Supreme Court ruled that zoning can only be done by representative bodies, not by election.
Under this rule the 1979 referendum would have also been illegal. These are two petitions that were Read More
Do You Know the Way Back Home?
TRINITY ON THE HILL News
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By Father Colin Kelly
A song we will be singing at 6:07 p.m. this Sunday night at our Contemporary Service, at Trinity on the Hill, is called “You Are More,” from Tenth Avenue North. One of the verses sings of a girl with tear-stained eyes, sitting in the corner of a bar. She wonders “How did I get here? I’m not who I once was, and I’m crippled by the fear that I’ve fallen too far to love.”
I know I’ve hit that wall before in my life. Perhaps you have, too. It’s a feeling beyond despair—a sense of being so lost, you don’t even know the way back home. It’s way beyond that experience Read More
Asterman’s Movie Reviews for The Master and Argo
Letter to the Editor: Furious at Icons on Ballots
By JJ Maier
I just returned home from voting early here in my home town of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
I was furious to discover that the ballot had “icons” in front of the presidential candidates – not their party icons, but icons selected by the New Mexico Secretary of State:
1. Obama had a distorted eagle
2. Romney had the American Flag
When I called our local County Clerk, they said the local government has no control over how the ballot looks or what is on it and that this ballot format is being used by all precincts throughout the state.
This seems way over the top in attempting to influence citizens at the Read More
First Time Voter Opts For Straight Democratic Ticket
First time voter Mason Olcott cast his ballot for House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and the rest of the Democratic ticket Wednesday at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Courtesy photo Read More
Welcome John Williams to Business Community This Afternoon
CHAMBER News:
The Chamber of Commerce is conducting a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 25, at the Edward Jones office, 555 Oppenheimer to welcome John Williams to the business community.
Williams also is hosting an Open House all afternoon today to meet local residents.
Refreshments will be served. Read More
Trick or Treat on MainStreet Halloweekend Begins Friday!
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos MainStreet’s Annual Trick or Treat on MainStreet will be 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 with an estimated 3,000 people gathering in downtown Los Alamos.
Local businesses and organizations will open their doors and set up booths along Central Avenue and down Main Street to give out treats to the community’s trick-or-treaters.
The Hillstompers will perform, New Mexico Dance Theater will have a street dance at 5:30 p.m. followed by Hallo-wiener dog parade around 6 p.m., which begins at Ashley Pond.
In addition to the festivities along MainStreet:
- The YMCA will
No Tricks, Just Treats at Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Saturday
A local witch invites the community to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos annual Fall Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, juice and milk, with seconds available until the food runs out. The witch featured here, is one of two witches who will fly through the dining room between 9 and 9:30 a.m., distributing wrapped candy to children attending the breakfast. Tickets, available at the door, cost $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $5 for children. Courtesy photo Read More
Hope, Struggle and Change Comes to Los Alamos
LADP News:
Roy Zimmerman has driven 25,000 miles this year, fulfilling a “campaign promise” to perform his satirical songs in all 50 states.
He brings his live show, “Roy Zimmerman: Hope, Struggle and Change” to Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 for a performance at the Los Alamos Little Theater, 1670 Nectar St.
Admission is $18. Tickets are on sale at Democratic Party Office,140 Central Park Square. Call 661-9002 or visit the office noon to 8 p.m. every day.
“Hope, Struggle and Change” is a 90-minute juggernaut of funny songs and comic commentary on presidential politics, the Occupy Movement, Read More
Rotary Selects Marcus Gutierrez Student of the Month
During Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, Rotarian Alison Walters reads the accomplishments of Los Alamos High School senior Marcus Gutierrez, selected as Student of the Month for October. Gutierrez is joined at the podium by his father Joaquin Gutierrez, right, and mother Melinda Gutierrez, not shown, and LAHS social studies teacher Jonathan Frost. Gutierrez selected Frost as his most influential teacher. Photo by Hal Davis Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Oct. 25
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
Author Speak features Margaret Wood 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 @ Mesa Library Upstairs Rotunda
Wood is the author of O’Keeffe Stories. Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the world’s most well-known and beloved artists. In 1977, Margaret Wood began a five-year stay as companion and caretaker to then eighty-nine year old Georgia O’Keeffe.
Halloweekend – Trick or Treat on Main Street 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26
A great weekend of activities from many great businesses and organizations. Activities to include Trick or Treat on MainStreet, Read More
Money IQ: Transfer of Assets After Death
Money IQ:Transfer of Assets After Death
Tom and Sarah were both 84 and had been married for 62 years. They had five children, only one of whom lived nearby.
Tom and Sarah owned their home, cars, bank accounts and investment accounts as joint tenants.
All of their retirement assets and life insurance policies named each other as the primary beneficiary.
Several years ago, they hired an attorney who prepared last wills and testament for each of them.
Simply, each will directed the transfer of all assets to the surviving spouse and then to the kids in equal shares.
Sarah died very unexpectedly
Council Directs County Attorney to Draft Two DPU Related Ordinances
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess briefs Council Tuesday night on the process to-date, regarding a proposed Charter change to Article V – Utilities, which would provide Council with authority to remove rogue board members or managers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
In a nutshell, the Los Alamos County Charter Review Committee examined the structure of the Department of Public Utilities and determined that it would behoove Council to make changes to Article V.
CRC Chair John Hopkins, Subcommittee Chair Harry Ettinger and County Contract Attorney Chay Read More
LANL’s Carl Beard is Oct. 30 Rotary Speaker
ROTARY News:
Dr. Carl Beard, Principal Associate Director of Operations and Business at Los Alamos National Laboratory will be the guest speaker at next week’s Rotary lunch meeting.
Beard will speak on a topic of his choice during the meeting, which begins at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave.
Space is limited. Community members who wish to attend Beard’s talk may reserve a seat by calling Rotary President Linda Hull at 662-7950. Read More
Hoop-House Raising Celebrates Community Garden Funded by State Farm
From left, Pat Santoro, local State Farm Agent Lou Santoro, the State Farm Good Neigh Bear and local State Farm Office Manager Marcella Martinez hold a check for $96,250 to present to the Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) in support of an educational and outreach community garden in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
By Greg Kendall
A small “barn-raising” was held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market, in conjunction with a national State Farm Youth Advisory Board grant award presentation.
Youth and adult volunteers were invited to assist Read More
Udall, Rockefeller Welcome National Academies’ Study on Concussions in Youth Sports
Sen. Tom Udall speaks at a Senate Commerce Hearing on sports concussions and safety equipment marketing with Alexis Ball, a former UNM soccer player who testified about how sports concussions have impacted her life. Courtesy photo