Boy Scout Museum Society Meets Feb. 26
LABSMS News:
There will be a meeting of the Los Alamos Boy Scout Museum Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, 1967 18th St.
The agenda has a short report on the Raton Scout Museum and discussion and appointment of planning, membership and finance committees.
All Cub Masters, Scoutmasters and Explorer Advisors are urged to attend, as well as committee members and all interested citizens.
At the previous meeting the following officers were elected:
- Vernon Kerr, President
- Leonard Scheel, Vice-president
- Kennth Thomas, Secretary
- Robert Thomsen,
How is an 8 Year Old Adjusting to World Travel?
Sydney Frazier at the Eiffel Tower in Paris recently. She is the granddaughter of Los Alamos resident Teralene Foxx and is traveling the world with her parents for the next two years. Photo by Jason Frazier
In October, my youngest daughter Kerri, her husband Jason Frazier, and 8-year-old daughter Sydney began their long planned adventure of traveling around the world (see “Traveling the World” Los Alamos Daily Post, Nov. 29, 2012.)
One of the main questions they were asked before leaving “What about your daughter?” Of course they were taking her Read More
Senators Challenge Postal Plan to End Saturday Delivery
U.S. SENATE News:- Unauthorized proposal would hurt rural communities, cost jobs
Thoughts From the Big Chair: Comments on Television and Associated Media From a Lifelong Addict
Thoughts From the Big ChairComments on Television and Associated Media From a Lifelong Addict
Welcome to the first of an anticipated series of weekly columns about television and associated media.
The title is taken from one of the iconic music albums from the 1980’s, “Songs from the Big Chair” by Tears for Fears (1985) and it, of course, refers directly to my lounge chair in our (that’s Linda, my lovely bride, and me) living room here in White Rock (N.M.)
I am a lifelong lover of television, starting in the late 1950’s, and my love for television has run unabated since Read More
Hilltopper Girls Beat Espanola 48-42
Kiana Zerr with layup. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott steals pass. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alisan Crane fouled on layup. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan directs offense. Photo by Alan Kirk
Mckenzie Logan scores on drive to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Udall to Address New Mexico Legislature
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Sen. Tom Udall will address the New Mexico Legislature at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, and also make visits to Sandia National Labs and New Mexico State University.
LAHS Wrestling Team Repeats 2-4A District Title
Corey Geyer, first, win by pinfall. Photo by Roger Brewer
John Dermer, third, forfeit. Photo by Roger Brewer
LAHS SPORTS News:
By Roger Brewer
Saturday, Feb. 16, the Los Alamos High School Wrestling Team took the 2-4A District title for the second straight year.
LAHS won by more than 30 points over second place Capital. Bob Geyer was honored as District Coach of the Year.
As a reward for their efforts at District, all LAHS Varsity wrestlers qualified for State.
Los Alamos was led by five wins in the following weight classes:
- Chandler Lauritzen, first, win by pinfall
- Lane Saunders, first, win 4-1
Senators Launch Effort to Employ Youth for Restoring Public Lands
Courtesy photoPet of the Week: Mayson the Visla Mix
Mayson. Courtesy/FOSCommunity Broadband Network Meetings Feb. 20
Los Alamos County residents are invited to attend a meeting regarding recommended design of the Community Broadband Network by Los Alamos County.
An update on this last-mile, open-access, fiber optic network project as well as the finance mechanisms proposed by the business plan will be discussed.
Two sessions will be held including one for business and another for residential:
Business Community Meeting
- Feb. 20
- 10-11:30 a.m.
- Fuller Lodge
Residential Community Meeting
- Feb. 20
- Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Fuller Lodge
In addition, the CBN project is scheduled to provide a presentation to County Council Read More
OBITUARY: Katherine Patterson Krikorian Oct. 25, 1921–Feb. 10, 2013
Katherine (Pat) Patterson Krikorian Oct. 25, 1921–Feb. 10, 2013Draft Comprehensive Plan Land Use Maps Presented to Public
Principal CEDD Planner Gary Leikness and new planner Dan Osborn describe the draft land use maps of Los Alamos and White Rock to meeting attendees. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
New draft land use maps have been created by the Community Economic Development Department of Los Alamos County and were presented to the public Wednesday Feb. 13.
The new maps are part of an effort to update the county’s comprehensive plan. These draft maps will eventually be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval, after which Read More
County Line: Feb. 15
COUNTY News:
Remember, Monday is Presidents’ Day holiday, so County offices are closed. There’s no trash or recycling pick up on Monday – so if that’s your normal pick up day, put your roll carts at the curb by 8 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) instead. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
Council Meeting Tuesday
The main item on the agenda is the discussion about capital projects – which ones to defer for up to $12.5 million and four years. Eight projects approved last year will be the focus of the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Download the agenda Read More
Cure Cabin Fever at Jemez Springs Fire & Ice Festival
Festival-goers sample the wares at the 2012 Jemez Springs Fire & Ice Festival. Courtesy/JSFIF
Staff Report
Enjoy old fashioned, rip roaring, winter-time fun for the whole family Saturday, Feb. 23 at the annual Fire & Ice Festival at the Jemez Springs Civic Park in Jemez Springs.
Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
Enjoy watching a professional Chain Saw Carving contest and exhibition with amazing hand-carved sculptures that’ll be auctioned off 3:15 p.m. during the festivities.
The theme of the carvings will be “Otherworldly Beings,” which gives the carvers the opportunity to choose Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief to Repair Health Issue
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy wanted to let the community know that he will be away from his office for about four to six weeks.
He will undergo surgery in Albuquerque Tuesday to repair damage to a heart valve caused from an infection for which he was treated several weeks ago.
“Our Emergency Management Coordinator Phil Taylor will be acting chief in my absence,” Torpy said. “I look forward to getting this issue taken care of and returning to work as soon as I’ve recovered.
No Trash or Recycling Service Monday Feb. 18
COUNTY News:
In observation of Presidents’ Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection Monday Feb. 18.
If Monday is your normal pickup day, place your trash and recycling out by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 for collection. Read More
Juvenile Ignites Chicken Coop in Pajarito Acres
The Fire Department hauled out its big hose to feed water from a supply hydrant to a pumper truck in order to douse flames burning an abandoned chicken coop in Pajarito Acres Thursday. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Police blocked the roadway and the County Utility Department stood by in case it was needed. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comLetter to the Editor: ‘CIPs: Move Forward Responsibly’
By Pete SheeheyIt became clear in December 2012 that our net county tax revenues for fiscal year (FY) 2013 would be about $9 million less than initially projected.
We can make up half of that shortfall by economizing on county operations. The County has maintained reserves of 25 percent of yearly revenues, about $15 million, to deal with such problems.
So why not go ahead with our original spending plans, and just dip into reserves for the other half of the shortage? The answer is that this is potentially not a single-year budget problem.
Estimated revenues Read More
LAHS’s Alexandra Berl Recognized for Volunteerism
LAHS Junior Alexandra Berl. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Alexandra Berl of Los Alamos has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from The 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
A state-level Certificate of Excellence signifies that Berl was among the top 10 percent of all applicants from New Mexico in this year’s program. She is a junior at Los Alamos High School.
Presented annually by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, The Prudential Spirit of Community Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Working Without a Net
Hannemann’s Music Corner