Public Comments Sought on STIP
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) seventh amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP.)
The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program. The NMDOT has posted the 2012-2015 STIP amendment online asking for public comment until March 20.
In addition, the NMDOT will be soliciting final public comment in conjunction with the State Transportation Commission meeting in Albuquerque Thursday, March 21.
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge Read More
NNSA Completes Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program
NNSA News:
- FIRP modernized NNSA sites, executed nearly 800 projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the successful completion of the Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program (FIRP).
FIRP was created to reduce a substantial accumulation of backlogged facility maintenance, repair and demolition projects across NNSA’s eight sites. NNSA has enhanced mission reliability, improved safety and working conditions and reduced operating costs across the national nuclear security enterprise.
“One of the primary goals Read More
Hail Pummels White Rock
Hail the size of small marbles pounded White Rock for about 10 minutes beginning about 10:15 a.m. today, nearly covering the artificial turf at a home in Pinon Trails near Bryce Avenue and Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
January Home Sales Off and Running
RANM News:
There were 970 home sales reported to the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico (RANM) for January 2013.
This is more than 19 percent more sales than January 2012 and nearly 24 percent more than the number of sales reported in January 2011.
Only four counties reported a drop in the number of sales for January 2013 compared to January 2012.
“What a great way to start 2013,” RANM President Cathy Colvin said. “Inventories are still low in many markets, but the pent-up demand for homes is creating activity in markets around the state.”
According to RANM CEO M. Steven Anaya, “Prices are still showing Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Instrument Malfunctions – Avoiding the Gremlins
Hannemann’s Music Corner
Instrument Malfunctions: Avoiding the Gremlins
There you are on stage. You have a solo part. Murphy is rubbing his hands in evil glee. Waiting. Do you know how many things can go wrong with your instrument at this magic moment?
Computer Modeling Reveals How Surprisingly Potent Hepatitis C Drug Works
LANL News:
A study by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and a multinational team reveals how daclatasvir, a direct-acting antiviral agent in development for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), targets one of its proteins and causes the fastest viral decline ever seen with anti-HCV drugs – within 12 hours of treatment.
Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus affects about 150 million people worldwide. It is the leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver transplants and results in some 350,000 deaths worldwide every year.
The team’s work reveals that daclatasvir Read More
They Did It Again … LAHS Students Head to DOE National Science Bowl!
Los Alamos High School regional winners, from left, Willie Zhao, Aaron Bao, Kevin Gao, Alex Swart, Alex Wang and their coach Kathy Boerigter. Courtesy/SNL
SANDIA LABS News:
- Los Alamos High School Students Headed to DOE National Science Bowl
ALBUQUERQUE – Students from Los Alamos High School will represent New Mexico at the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl in April.
The team took first place Saturday, Feb. 16, at the New Mexico Regional High School Competition after besting 28 teams representing 14 New Mexican high schools.
Students answered questions related to astronomy, biology, Read More
Astronomer Speaks on Eclipse Experiences
Photos of the Nov. 14, 2012 eclipse taken from onboard a ship on the Coral Sea. Photos by Steve BeckerPEEC News:
Local astronomer Stephen Becker will share his eclipse experiences through photos and video, with a special focus on the total solar eclipse of November 2012 at a talk from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 3540 Orange St. in Los Alamos.
Nov. 13-14, 2012 the sun, moon and earth were aligned to allow the sun to be blocked along a narrow path that intersected a little bit of northern Australia and a long stretch of the southern Pacific Ocean. Read More
UNM-LA Offers Wine Tasting Class
UNM-LA News:Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but you can continue the sentiment by enrolling yourself and your sweetheart in a wine tasting class.
Sign up for three Saturdays of tasting with wine expert and European licensed sommelier Liz Berdugo. Learn what makes a wine good, what your palette enjoys most, and how to order the proper wine for any occasion or meal.
UNM-Los Alamos Community Education will offer “Introduction to Wine Tasting and Collecting” (CE: L1241 | CRN: 30198). The class meets 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday Feb. 23, March 2 and March 9 at the Pajarito Brew Pub (location has changed Read More
Los Alamos Photographers’ Show Opens March 4
Poster for the 2013 Los Alamos Photographers’ Show. The LAPS 2013 opens March 4 at Mesa Public Library. CourtesyLIBRARY News:
The 2013 Los Alamos Photographers’ Show (LAPS) opens Monday, March 4. LAPS is an annual event sponsored by the Los Alamos Photography Club and exhibited in the Mesa Public Library Gallery.
The show will open with a reception at 5:30 p.m. March 4 in the library’s Upstairs Rotunda. The public is invited to meet the photographers and enjoy refreshments and “finger-food” provided by the participants and exhibit sponsors. The photographs will remain on exhibit Read More
Obituary: Gordon Neal Keating 1966 – Feb. 14, 2013
GORDON NEAL KEATING 1966 – Feb. 14, 2013
Gordon Neal Keating of Los Alamos, New Mexico died peacefully February 14, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at home surrounded by close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Keating, and is survived by his father, Richard Keating (of Edwardsville, IL.), wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Flannery and Zoë, and brother Phillip (of Denver, Colo.)
He grew up in Edwardsville, IL., and attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He was passionate about geology, especially volcanology. After college, Gordon worked Read More
Council Opts to Defer Golf Course and Ice Rink Projects
From left, Councilors Fran Berting, Steve Girrens, Vice Chair David Izraelevitz, Chair Geoff Rodgers, Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey. Rick Reiss attended via telephone. The Councilors voted 7-0 to defer the Ice Rink project for two years but allow the parking lot improvement portion of that project to proceed as planned in 2014. Council also voted to defer the Golf Course project for three years to FY 2016 and then compress it into a two-year funded project rather than a four-year funded project. Golf Course spokesman Bruce Norman asked that the Council, County Staff and Supporters of the Read More
Council Opens Meeting to Public Comment
This little boy holds a sign in support of the Nature Center project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Businessman Bruce Norman speaks in support of the Los Alamos Golf Course Project saying, ‘Our golf course is dying a slow death and only you can save it.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
White Rock Implementation Chair Denny Erickson speaks in support of the White Rock Civic Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local resident speaks to the importance of the Eastern Area Sound Wall project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Former Councilor Read More
Council Chambers Overflows With Residents
Every seat is filled in Council Chambers for tonight’s meeting in which eight capital projects are being discussed for possible deferral. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Overflow from Council Chambers into side area. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Overflow from Council Chambers into back hallway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne Briefs Council on Possible Project Selection Criteria
Deputy County Administrator Steve Lynne is briefing Council on the eight capital projects under consideration this evening for deferral for up to four years. He said that the County has received many emails and letters of support for the various projects from local residents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Tonight’s Council Meeting Expected to Finalize Capital Projects
Council Chambers begins to fill up with project supporters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Tonight’s County Council meeting is 30 minutes from starting and Council Chambers is filling up fast with supporters of certain capital projects under consideration.
The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to discuss and decide which of these eight capital projects approved in May 2012 should be deferred and for what period of time.
The Council’s adopted budget guidance is to defer some projects up to four years and up to $12.5 million in order to assist with currently Read More
Previous Obituaries
GORDON NEAL KEATING 1966–Feb. 14, 2013
Gordon Neal Keating of Los Alamos, New Mexico died peacefully February 14, after a lengthy illness. He passed away at home surrounded by close family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Keating, and is survived by his father, Richard Keating (of Edwardsville, IL.), wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Flannery and Zoë, and brother Phillip (of Denver, Colo.)
He grew up in Edwardsville, IL., and attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. He was passionate about geology, especially volcanology. After college, Gordon worked for Read More
Buyer Surfaces for Hilltop House Hotel as Auction Looms
Hilltop House Hotel
Los Alamos businessman Roger Waterman and his family are the largest investors among a group of 17 who put money into purchasing the hotel for $4.8 million in 2005. An additional $600,000 also was raised.
Waterman told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning Read More
From Special Forces Chaplain to Los Alamos State Farm Agent … Abe Dispennette Shares His Story
As a Special Forces chaplain, Los Alamos State Farm agent Abe Dispennette, third from left, leads a team of doctors, nurses and staff in prayer in a hospital in Afghanistan before a large group of U.S. casualties arrive. Courtesy photo
Before moving to Los Alamos in June, new State Farm Agent Abe Dispennette served as a U.S. Army chaplain with the 101st in service to Afghanistan and 1-77 Heavy Infantry to Iraq, serving in the Special Forces between the two.
Abe Dispennette
“I was one of the last boots in the sand in Iraq and then a month later Read More
HB 579 Restricts Animal Traps and Poisons
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Bobby Gonzales (D-Taos-42) has introduced House Bill 579, the “New Mexico Wildlife Protection and Public Safety Act,” which would restrict the use of traps and poisons across New Mexico.
Gonzales said he believes reform of New Mexico’s wildlife management policies is key to making New Mexico competitive for tourist dollars.
“While we struggle with enhancing New Mexico’s economic development, it’s to our advantage to make our fabulous outdoor recreational destinations safe and enjoyable for our residents, for tourists and visitors. Having anyone Read More