Accidents in North American Mountaineering: What We Have Learned
MOUNTAINEER News:
Jed Williamson knows how people get in trouble in the mountains. He has been the chair of the Safety Advisory Council and the editor of the American Alpine Club’s annual report Accidents in North American Mountaineering since 1974.
On Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Fuller Lodge, Williamson will present an overview of his vast knowledge of moving through the mountains with other people, what works and what goes wrong.
His presentation will include detailed analysis of the many factors that add up to an accident, not just weather and terrain, but human fallibility Read More
Additional Tickets Available for Sold-Out Amy Goodman Talk
Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
Additional tickets have come available for sale for the Amy Goodman talk Oct. 11 as Fuller Lodge has an overflow area where people may be seated.
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the PAC 8 Studio, 475 20th St. and are expected to sell out quickly.
Denis Moynihan will introduce Goodman at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at Fuller Lodge.
There will be a book signing starting at 1 p.m., at Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Ave., which is sponsored by Otowi Station Bookstore.
Goodman’s is a fundraiser for PAC 8. For more information, contact PAC 8 at 662-7228.
Herbal Remedies for Children at PEEC Oct. 13
Herbalist Kristi Beguin. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Visit PEEC from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 to learn about effective herbal remedies for children.
Kristi Beguin, an experienced herbalist, will give a talk on how to use herbal medicines to treat common childhood illnesses and enhance children’s immunity.
Participants in the class will learn how they can be in charge of their family’s health and wellness concerns using common herbal remedies.
They’ll also learn to tune in to their intuition about health and wellness, and learn how to quickly respond to those Read More
Get Answers to Charter Questions at Farmer’s Market
Chris Chandler, left, discusses charter amendments with Heather McClenahan at a recent Farmer’s Market. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
LOS ALAMOS CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT News:
Members of the Charter Review Committee will be available 9:30-11:30 a.m Thursday at the Farmer’s Market to answer questions about the proposed Charter Amendments that will be on the fall ballot.
Committee members plan to meet with voters at the Farmer’s Market every Thursday through the Nov. 6 election day. Read More
Traffic Advisory: I-25/St. Francis Drive Ramp Closures Set
NMDOT News::
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that the southbound I-25 off-ramp to northbound St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.
Crews are closing the ramp to allow for the removal of an overhead sign structure. Southbound I-25 motorists headed to Santa Fe Thursday are advised to take the Old Pecos Trail exit.
In addition, the northbound I-25 off-ramp to northbound St. Francis Drive will be closed Thursday night and Friday night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. while bridge work is done.
Motorists are urged to proceed Read More
‘Small Business Saturday’ and United Way TEAM UP!
Courtesy/NNMUWHilltopper Volleyball Beats Sandia Prep 3-1
Savannah Romero and Claire Stewart blocking at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Triple block at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danielle Ortiz with service return. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
First Day of Absentee Voting Draws Crowd
A group of local voters marched from the Democratic Party Headquarters in Central Park Square to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office this morning to cast their absentee vote. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Voters can park close to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday while casting their absentee vote. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Voting booths stand ready in the Los Alamos Clerk’s Office to accept absentee votes. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Absentee voting (In Person or by mail) began today Read More
UNM-LA Student Government Sponsors Forum
High Tea On the Hill at 1 p.m. Sunday
Courtesy/UWYT
United Way News:
The United Way Youth Team will host High Tea on the Hill from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 in the lobby of Los Alamos High School.
A variety of aromatic teas will be served along with:
- cucumber and dill sandwiches;
- egg salad sandwiches;
- cranberry and oranges scones;
- Ghirardelli’s brownies; and
- pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon-cheese frosting.
A truly delightful array will be enjoyed.
A student violinist will provide lovely background music for guests and all of this for only $15.
Event organizers are United Way Youth Team members Lindsay Roach, Sarah Read More
LANL: Neutron Crystallography Aids Drug Design
The Protein Crystallography Station at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, where groundbreaking work in new drug-design methods is underway using neutron diffraction techniques. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Precisely tailored pharmaceuticals could reduce medical side effects
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have used neutron crystallography for the first time to determine the structure of a clinical drug in complex with its human target enzyme.
Seeing the detailed structure of the bonded components provides insights into developing more effective drugs with fewer Read More
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