Thoughts From the Big Chair: The Dramatic Renaissance of TV Drama
Thoughts From the Big ChairHey gang! Let me first mention that today is the first anniversary of the entrance into our (My Lovely Bride and I) lives of Lola, our beautiful brindle Chihuahua, that we adopted from the Los Alamos shelter.
Adding her to family – along with our cats Ray and Lena (from the Española shelter) – has completed our family. I can highly recommend that, if you have room Read More
Column: Great Skis, Great Skiing, to Great Organizations Part II
Great Skis, Great Skiing, to Great Organizations – From Personal Development to Organizational Development Part II
Column by ELENA YANG
From “hedgehog” of last week to “flywheel” of this week; these are some of the principles in Jim Collins’ “Good To Great.”
The “flywheel” is about steady improvement over time; with momentum gradually building up, the wheel/organization eventually transforms and takes off.
There is no flashy launching of some product/program or momentous announcement. Every delivery of result builds for the next step and on and on, so that when looking back, people Read More
Lobos Clinch Mountain West Conference Title
From left, Kevin McCurdy recognized at Senior Day, stands with Tyler Pientka, right, and Alex Kirk after Lobos clinch Mountain West Conference Title Saturday. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Junior Parent Night is March 11
LAHS News:
Parents of current Los Alamos High School juniors are invited to attend Junior Parent Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the Speech Theater.
“Junior Parent Night is an evening presentation for the parents of current juniors which provides information on post-secondary options,” said Cindy Black, one of four guidance counselors at the high school. “We cover the college admission process, including two- and four-year colleges, technical and vocational schools, and military options. Information is available on college searches, SAT and ACT tests, admissions, financial aid Read More
Local Company Donates to Youth Activity Center
Executive Director Paul Martinez of the Youth Activity Centers in Los Alamos and White Rock thanks Program Manager Jim Weeks of Weidlinger Navarro Joint Venture, right and Vice President Scott Den Baars of Navarro Research and Engineering for their donation that paid to resurface pool tables at the Los Alamos Youth Activity Center. Courtesy/YAC
Executive Director Paul Martinez of the Youth Activity Centers in Los Alamos and White Rock thanks Program Manager Jim Weeks for the Weidlinger Navarro Joint Venture, right and Vice President Scott Den Baars for Navarro Research and Engineering Read More
Jeff Favorite Brings ‘The Gospel of Mark’ to the Stage
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com“The Gospel According to Mark,” a dramatic one-person performance by Jeffrey Favorite at 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 at Trinity on the Hill
LAHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team Travels to Deming Friday to Play Wildcats
LAHS HILLTOPPER News:
The Los Alamos High School Girls Varsity Basketball team will travel to Deming for a 7 p.m. game Friday, March 8.
The girls were seeded 9th and will play the 8th seeded Deming Wildcats.
Wish the team and coaches good luck this week! Read More
Ashley Pond Park ADA Ramp Excavation Begins Today Near Central Avenue and Bathtub Row
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As part of the Ashley Pond Park improvements project, County Parks crews will begin excavation for the ADA ramp near the intersection of Central Avenue and Bathtub Row today, March 4.
There will be a pedestrian detour around the work. Construction is expected to take approximately two weeks. Read More
Cafe Scientific Thursday: Can Cryptography Protect You From Eavesdroppers?
Los Alamos Aquatomics Swim Team Heads to State!
Aquatomics 2013 State Team, Ashlynn Bennett, 16; Alex Jaegers, 14; Jillian Bennett, 12; Ian Jaegers, 10; Kaitlin Bennett, 13; Gabe Katko, 10; Max Berndt, 10; Ming-Yuan Lo, 8; Carlos Chacon, 10; Kalen Melton, 8; Miguel Chacon, 10; Paige Patterson, 10; Andy Corliss, 8; Ben Reidys, 13; Max Corliss, 10; Max Reidys, 15; Michael Englert-Erickson, 16; Christo Rohlev, 15; Alana Goodwin, 12; Matias Rougier, 9; Nick Greenfield, 16; Gabriella Tepley,12; Jenz Hampel, 16; Neil Wilkerson, 12 and Jacob Hollis, 13. Photo Courtesy of Doug Wedman
LAA News:
The Los Alamos Aquatomics Swim Team Read More
Demolition Underway at New Beginnings Church
Demolition crews were tearing down the fire damaged New Beginnings Fellowship Chapel at 112 East Road Friday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff report
A morning fire destroyed the chapel of the New Beginnings Fellowship Church at 112 East Road in Los Alamos last July 4.
The blaze left a burned out shell of a building. One firefighter was injured battling the flames that had traveled up into the building’s rafters.
There were unusual circumstances surrounding the fire and a state fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause.
Last August, the fire was ruled Read More
Pajarito Brew Pub Hosted Bluesman Ryan McGarvey Saturday
It was standing-room only Saturday night at the Pajarito Brew Pub when Ryan McGarvey played an acoustic set following his gig at the Ski Hill for Skiesta. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
After performing with his band at Skiesta Saturday, Albuquerque bluesman Ryan McGarvey gave a solo acoustic performance at Pajarito Brew Pub Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCindy Geoffrion Benefit Brings Friends Together for Good Cause
The Train Wreck Blues Band from Jemez Springs raises spirits and funds to help with Los Alamos resident Cindy Geoffrion’s medical expenses Saturday night at De Colores Restaurant. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
De Colores Restaurant hosted a benefit for Cindy Geoffrion Saturday night that brought out a good crowd and brought together many longtime friends of Cindy and Keno Geoffrien. Proceeds surpassed $1,500 midway through the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Sue Dummer of De Colores donated this Amish quilt for the evening’s silent auction.Column: Are You a Closet Contest Enterer?
Are You a Closet Contest Enterer?Are you one of those? You know, a person who partakes in that guilty pleasure—a contest enterer?
Will you admit it in polite society? Probably not. When the topic raises its ugly head at a cocktail party, you are the one to steer the conversation to something safe, something like the latest Kardashian sighting.
Anything to divert attention from your hidden pleasure.
Ashamed of this aspect of your behavior? Don’t be. You are simply another victim in a society of victims—the victim of what behavioral psychologists call intermittent reinforcement. Read More
Community Members Crowd into Skiesta Event
Members of the Los Alamos Beer Coop enjoy their favorite beverage at Skiesta on Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Beer vendors dispense their wares at Skiesta. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Skiesta crowd enjoys an unseasonably warm day on the ski hill Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comOutfit the Kids at Little Forest Spring Resale
Column: Long-Term Care Insurance … One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Long-Term Care Insurance: One Size Doesn’t Fit AllOne thing we can all agree on is that no two people are exactly the same.
That includes your plans for retirement, which are most likely much different than those of your friends or family’s plans.
One similarity many of us will share however is the need for long-term care.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ booklet, Medicare & You, 2011; about 70 percent of people over age 65 will need long-term care services at some point.
With the explosion of long term care services available, the Read More
Hilltoppers Knocked Out of District Tournament By Espanola 51-34
Erin Kirk Scores after assist from Kiana Zerr. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan blocks shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Coach Stewart uses time out to set up play. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alison Crane drives to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
NNSA Hosts Los Alamos County Officials
From left, Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess, Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoffrey Rodgers, Acting Administrator Neile Miller, Los Alamos County Councilor Peter Sheehey in Washington, D.C. last week. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
NNSA Acting Administrator Neile Miller last week hosted Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoffrey Rodgers, County Councilor Peter Sheehey and County Administrator Harry Burgess.
Miller thanked the county officials for their active interest in Los Alamos National Laboratory and for their leadership in the community.
NNSA recognizes the
Five Local Bands Play Wedding Expo
Andy Z out-frout with the Andy Zandrozny Jazz Ensemble. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Big Band at the Expo. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
The Los Alamos Big Band, Jeff Seay and the Pickup Artists, The Craig Martin Experience, The Andy Zandrozny Jazz Ensemble and Richard Hannemann performed in the Tewa Grand Ballroom at the Northern New Mexico Wedding Expo at Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino Feb. 23.
The Wedding Expo was organized so that brides can plan every part of their wedding, including music. The bands set the mood for the event and the Read More