Celebrate Los Alamos Family Council’s 50-Year Anniversary Wednesday!
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS!
The community is invited to join Los Alamos Family Council as it kicks off of a year-long celebration commemorating 50 years of service to Los Alamos.
The celebration begins from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 with a FAN Club at the Los Alamos Family Council offices, 1505 15th St., Suite C (SW corner of the two story building.)
Stop by to meet the people who make up the behavioral health agency, learn about the services and resources they provide and enjoy fellowship and refreshments.
Well-known Los alamos resident Margaret Browne was the psychologist who founded LAFC five Read More
Voter Registration Closes Today and Absentee Voting Begins
ELECTION 2012 News:
Voter Registration closes at 5 p.m. today in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office.
Residents who would like to make changes to their voter registration or register to vote, may do so in the Office of the County Clerk at 2451 Central Ave., Suite D.
Voter registration forms are also available at the State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Field Office and at the Los Alamos and White Rock Libraries.
Absentee Voting begins today by mail or early in person in the Office of the County Clerk.
Hours: Monday thru Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open during the noon hour)
Address: 2451 Central Avenue, Read More
Senior Center Forum at Betty Ehart Senior Center Sept. 28 [Audio with Photos]
Below is an audio recording of the candidate forum held at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Sept 28. All six county council candidates participated. Still photos of the event are included here. Forum topics ranged from a question about the UNM-LA Bond and lowering taxes (28 minutes in), Charter Amendment proposals (42 minutes in), school facilities and whether Los Alamos is over-building (59 minutes in), free bus service in Los Alamos (1 hour 15 minutes in) and discussion about restoring the Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir (1 hour 21 minutes in.) Morrie Pongratz hosted the forum:
League of Women Voters Sponsors 3rd Forum Oct. 11
LWV News:
The 3rd Candidate Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters this election season is set for 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. refreshments) Thursday, Oct. 11 at the White Rock Baptist Church, #80 on N.M. 4.
The forum includes:
- Supreme Court Candidates Barbara Vigil and Paul J. Kennedy
- Court of Appeals Candidates Monica Zamora and Miles Hanisee
- NM House District 43 Candidates Stephanie Garcia Richard and Jim Hall
The public is invited to attend the Forum.
PEEC Talk: How Las Conchas Fire Affected Valles Caldera Oct. 16
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to come to PEEC from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 to hear how the Las Conchas Fire affected the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Rebecca Oertel, a Forest and Range Plant Ecologist at the VCNP will present the talk.
Oertel grew up in Los Alamos, obtained a degree in biochemistry, and has worked in the Jemez Mountains Area for the past 18 years as a biologist.
Although she has been at the VCNP for only one year, her extensive experience in the Jemez Mountains includes 11 years as a Biologist at Bandelier National Read More
Northern New Mexico Tea Party Forming Thursday
Dog Dies After Saving Owner From Fire
By Sonya OrtizIn the middle of the night of Sept. 27, Shawn Perraglio was woken up by his dog Bruce because his house was on fire.
Apparently the fire was really out of hand already; Shawn had to crawl out of the house on his hands and knees.
Once Shawn was out of the house, he realized that Bruce did not follow him. Shawn attempted to go back in the house to rescue his dog.
Shawn had to break a window to get back into the house; he has suffered lacerations to his tendons and artery in his hand and arm.
Shawn’s efforts were brave, but his dog Bruce did not make it.
Shawn was taken Read More
SFI Seminar: Energy Tradeoffs Between Metabolism, Growth, and Longevity
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute presents “Energy Tradeoffs between Metabolism, Growth, and Longevity” at 12:15 p.m. Thursday Oct. 11 in the Medium Conference Room.
Chen Ho of the Department of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology is conducting the seminar.
Abstract: Diet restriction (DR) and genetic interference (GI) with growth hormone function lead to smaller adult body mass and extended lifespan in mammals, suggesting tradeoffs between growth and longevity.
Despite a rich body of empirical data, still largely missing is a theoretical Read More
County Seeks Citizen Volunteers for New Creative District Advisory Committee
COUNTY News:
Citizens, business owners and representatives interested in Los Alamos County’s recently adopted arts and culture district (a.k.a., Creative District) are invited to apply to join the Creative District Advisory Committee forming this month. Letters of interest are due to the County by 5, Monday, Oct. 16.
The County Administrator is seeking citizen volunteers to join representatives of cultural and business assets operating within the adopted boundary of the Creative District to provide guidance and advice to Council and staff regarding the County’s role in the implementation Read More
What is Economic Development? – An Apolitical Discussion
By the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network
On a personal level, economic development encompasses all that one does to enhance his or her potential to garner a greater flow of income.
This income is related to the value the individual delivers in return. But the term economic development is usually applied at the community level and refers to those activities the community collectively pursues for the greater economic vitality of the community.
This makes the application of economic development a more complex issue tied to the integrated collective ideas of the community.
Rephrasing Read More
Food on the Hill: Acai Bowl
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comCounty’s Student Shooter Drill Draws Praise
During this morning’s emergency response exercise at Los Alamos High School, police captured the crazed student shooter and placed her in the back of a patrol car for transport to jail. She explained her reason for killing six students and injuring 29 others during her shooting spree was that she had a “really lousy time” at the recent homecoming dance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Officers arrive at the scene of this morning’s simulated mass shooting at Los Alamos High School and prepare to enter the building where a female student is Read More
IT’S ONLY A DRILL: ‘Operation Hilltopper’ Underway at Los Alamos High School
COUNTY News:
“Operation Hilltopper” is underway this morning at Los Alamos High School. Emergency first response organizations in Los Alamos County have, for the past year, been training their personnel, polishing their plans and tweaking their equipment in a comprehensive effort aimed at preparing to deal with a scenario that nobody hopes will ever arise – an active shooter loose at a school.
“Operation Hilltopper” is a full-scale exercise designed to test police, fire, emergency medical support, Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, 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.
Sept. 27 at 10:59 a.m. / A 17-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that someone harassed her on Diamond Drive. The matter is under investigation.
Sept. 27 at 11:55 a.m. / A 12-year-old Los Alamos boy reported that he was a victim of larceny at Los Alamos Middle School. The estimated loss is less than $250.
Sept. 27 at 2:25 p.m. / Police charged a 17-year-old Los Alamos boy with battery at Los Alamos High Read More
Column: The Hogwarts School of Management – Powers!
Column By Elena Yang
Part 1
I often find that good novel writers seem to have the innate ability to grasp complex aspects of human nature and render them in intricate and frequently gripping storytelling.
Whereas social scientists, having spent much money and time conducting research (novel writers do research as well, albeit in much less sterile conditions), sifting through and analyzing mounds of data, participating in debates and discussions, then produce these dry-dry-dry research papers.
Of course, it is not fair to compare two completely different genres, but it does Read More
Inez Ross Book Signing at Ruby K’s Oct. 18
Local author Inez Ross will sign her latest book, “Blaize Castle” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
By Mandy Marksteiner
With her red feathery hat and short curly hair, longtime Los Alamos resident Inez Ross is easy to recognize. And so are her popular romance novels.
The local author will have a book signing to promote her latest novel, Blaize Castle, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, 1789 Central Ave., Suite 2.
Attendees will be able to buy a signed copy of Blaize Castle and meet the author.
Ross is Read More
New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate Y Más
Courtesy MIFA
MIFA News
An exploration of the dawn of world cuisine as we know and consume it today is set to open Dec. 9 at the Museum of International Folk Art with New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate Y Más.
New World Cuisine explores how foods around the world developed from mixing the old and the new, and how many of the tastiest dishes and desserts came to be associated with New Mexico.
High resolution media images may be downloaded from the Museum of New Mexico Media Center here.
The mixing of peoples and foods—the fusion of cultures and traditions referred to as mestizaje—began Read More
Masonic Waffle Event Aids Habitat for Humanity
MASONIC News:
The community is invited to attend the Masonic Waffle Breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Los Alamos Masonic Lodge at 15th Street and Canyon Road.
The charity breakfast costs $7; $3 for children age 6 and under, with the proceeds going to benefit the Habitat for Humanity – Espanola Valley and Los Alamos Building Kindness Home Repair Program.
A truck will be parked at the event to accept donations of items for the Habitat Thrift Store as well as new and used building supplies for the Habitat ReStore. Read More
Smith’s Gas Station Construction Nears Completion
Construction of the new Smith’s Gas Station on Trinity Drive at Knecht Street is nearing completion. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com
The cigarette racks at the new Smith’s Gas Station are stocked. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Stock Up for Winter at Thursday’s Farmers Market
LAFM News:
The weather is turning colder and there are a limited number of market days left for this season.
Stock up for the winter at the Los Alamos Farmers Market running 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 in the Mesa Public Library parking lot.
FInd plenty of Roasted Green Chile / Peppers / Carrots / Red Chile / Sage and Corn Decorations / Salad Greens / Squash / Garlic / Onions / Beets / Chard / Broccoli / Potatoes of every color / Winter Squashes / Salad Greens / Tomatoes / Jams / Cucumbers / Cider / Lamb / Goat Cheeses / Cow’s Milk and Butter / Breads / Pizzas / Sticky Buns / Cookies / Cauliflower Read More