Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Feb. 15
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16th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 15 to 18 at Bandelier
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After 15 years of success in North America, GBBC is now global. In 2013, anyone, from anywhere on earth, can participate by visiting www.ebird.com or www.birdcount.org and reporting the kinds and numbers of birds they see during the annual count.
Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at Fuller Lodge
Special lecture from Dr. Carlo Blasi of Italy, who will speak on “Italy’s Read More
LAHS Students Are Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
LAHS student candidates for 2013 United States Presidential Scholars Program: front row from left, Laura Wendleberger and Jessica Bohn and back row from left, Kevin Gao, Aaron Bao, Simon Redman and Johnny Jacobs. Courtesy/LAHSLos Alamos High School is honored to announce six students have been selected as candidates for the 2013 United States Presidential Scholars Program.
Students selected include Aaron Bao, Jessica Bohn, Kevin Gao, Johnny Jacobs, Simon Redman and Laura Wendelberger. All students will be invited to submit applications for consideration as
Letter to the Editor: PEEC Has Proven Ability to Deliver
Dear County Councilors: With respect and sympathy for the needs of other applicants for new facilities, CB Fox wants to go on record as a supporter of the PEEC Nature Center.
Of all the prospective CIP candidates, the Nature Center, placed on Canyon Road, fits Los Alamos’s new Creative District, imparting to the District the non-stop thrum of life that PEEC has already abundantly demonstrated it not only can, but does in fact, deliver every week of the year, year after year.
PEEC’s vitality, transported to the Creative District, adjacent as it is to the Read More
CryoSat-2 Mission Reveals Major Arctic Sea-Ice Loss
Sea ice scape photo by Dr. Katherine Giles, a research fellow at the Centre for Polar Observation and Modeling at University College London (UCL) and a member of the scientific team studying sea-ice loss. Courtesy/AGU
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arctic sea ice volume has declined by 36 percent in the autumn and 9 percent in the winter between 2003 and 2012, an international team of scientists has discovered.
Researchers used new data from the European Space Agency’s CryoSat-2 satellite spanning 2010 to 2012, and data from NASA’s Read More
‘New Mexico in Focus’ Tackles Future of National Labs
“New Mexico in Focus,” New Mexico PBS’ prime-time news magazine show covering the events, issues and people shaping life in New Mexico and the Southwest will take on an issue of special interest to Los Alamos this week.
One of the three topics to be discussed on the show is the Implications of a reduced nuclear stockpile and the future of New Mexico’s National Laboratories.
Does their mission need to change? How can the labs Influence that role?
The program will also focus on the latest New Mexico legislative efforts on education and water issues.
Hosted by Gene Grant, “New Mexico in Focus” Read More
Letter to the Editor: LACDC Should Hire Locally
Erik Swensen
ES Development Group
As you may already be aware, Mr. Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce Development Corporation (LACDC) is stepping down as the executive director.
His departure gives the LACDC board an opportunity to evaluate the needs of our community during these difficult economic times and gives Los Alamos the best opportunity to grow in a manner that reduces our dependence on LANL.
I am a 20-year resident of Los Alamos and recently started my own business after being caught in the aftermath of the CMRR project cancellation.
During my tenure, I’ve observed that both Read More
Crowd Gathers for FAN Club at RE/MAX-Stewart Title
A large crowd gathered for a Chamber of Commerce FAN Club and open house at the new shared offices of RE/MAX of Los Alamos and Stewart Title Company at 116 Central Avenue in Central Park Square. Photo by Katy Korkos
RE/MAX owner Kendra Henning, seated second from left, with agents in the lobby of their new offices in Central Park Square Wednesday. Photo by Katy Korkos
At the end of Wednesday’s FAN Club open house, Stewart Title team members rest on each other after a long and busy day. From left, Escrow Assistant Emily Thacker, Marketing Director Marc Martin , Escrow Officer Holly Heineman and Read More
School Board Holds Feb. 21 Executive Session
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled an Executive Session at 4:30 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 21 at 2075 Trinity Dr., Suite V.
The purpose of the session is to discuss Superintendent Gene Schmidt’s performance evaluation and contract per 10-15-1-H(2) of the “Open Meetings Act – limited personnel matter.“
The meeting is closed to the public. Read More
Kiwanis Club Announces Meeting Schedule
Kiwanis News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club meets noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street, near 15th and Canyon.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts or weather.
Visit the club online at https:////losalamos.kiwanisone.org.
A list of upcoming programs follows:
- Feb. 19-Los Alamos County Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith, a member of Kiwanis, will update the club on the solar project at the landfill. In addition, Kiwanis Division 3 Lieutenant Governor Traci McAdams of Taos will be visiting and will speak briefly.
- Feb. 26-Committee
Udall Recruits Applicants for Senate Office Internships
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
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Local Teachers Win Grant for Multicultural Fair
Los Alamos teachers Julie Bulthuis, left, and Renee Mitsunaga received a Great Ideas Grant from the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation for a Multicultural Fair. Courtesy PhotoLAPS News:
Julie Bulthuis, ELL (English language learners) teacher at Chamisa and Pinon Elementary Schools, and Renee Mitsunaga, art teacher at Chamisa Elementary, received a Great Ideas Grant from the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation for a Multicultural Fair.
Bulthuis and Mitsunaga hope this year’s fair titled, “Around the World in White Rock: Multicultural Fair/Customs and Cultural Celebrations Read More
IHM Holds Friday Fish Fries
IHM News:
It is Fish Fry time again at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall, 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent.
The dinners are sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and proceeds will benefit Nuestros Pequenos Orphanage in Honduras and other charities.
Adult plates are $10 and have two pieces of cod, with coleslaw and rice or french fries, plus a drink and dessert.
Children may have one piece of fish or a grilled cheese sandwich with all the rest for $7 a plate. Read More
Pinon PTO Hosts Fun Run/Walk
PINON PTO News:
Pinon Elementary School PTO will host St. Patrick’s Day-themed Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Pinon Elementary School.
Registration forms can be downloaded from the Pinon Elementary School website at https:////www.laschools.net/pinon.
Early registration forms and fees are due March 1. Adults (18 and up) are $10 and $5 for youth. Late registration (after March 1) is $20 for adults and $15 for youth.
Sign up by the early registration deadline to guarantee a t-shirt. The community is invited. Read More
Register for Spring Lacrosse Tuesday
LAYLAX News:
It’s not too late to register to play lacrosse in Los Alamos this spring.
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse (LAYLAX) is conducting registration for the Spring 2013 season, which runs from the first week of March through the end of May.
The program is open to boys and girls aged 9 through high school seniors.
LAYLAX is holding a walk-in registration session, which will also be combined with a gear rental session 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 26 at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Training Room.
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‘Land, Water, People, Time’ Feb. 21 at Reel Deal
PEEC News:
Explore the culture and history of Northern New Mexico with an award-winning documentary film, “Land, Water, People, Time.”
The showing is sponsored by PEEC and sheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Reel Deal Theater. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The movie was filmed across 10,000 square miles by New Meixo filmmakers David Lindblom, Cynthia Jeannette Gomez and Daniel Valerio.
It tells truly authentic stories that explore some of the modern challenges and tragedies of cultural and environmental losses, as well as hope, for preservation Read More
Bill Introduced to Empower School Districts to Reform Failing Charter Schools
Rep. Nate Cote
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Rep. Nate Cote (D-Doña Ana, Otero-53), has introduced House Bill 453, which will empower school boards to establish corrective action for district charter schools with unsatisfactory audit findings.
HD 453 establishes a process for school districts to make recommendations for reform of charter schools following special or annual audits.
If following a second audit it is determined that the failings of the charter school have not been corrected, school districts would have the ability to transfer charters to the state.
Currently school districts Read More
Pile Burning at Bandelier Today
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Los Alamos Sheriff Addresses Gun Debate
Los Alamos Sheriff Marco Lucero in his downtown office Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
During an interview Wednesday in his downtown office, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero participated in a Q&A with the Los Alamos Daily Post on gun issues plaguing the state and the nation:
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Help With The Hard Stuff: Legal Process is All about Negotiation
Help With The Hard Stuff
Part 1 (of 10) – Legal Process is All about Negotiation
“Legal process” is different from “law.” Law is comprised of the compromises that have been negotiated or otherwise made into enforceable rules.
Legal process is what you are “in” if you are in a dispute with someone over what the rules are or how they are applied – it’s the enforcement part of “enforceable rules.”
Let’s assume that consulting with a lawyer is involvement in “legal process” even if the lawyer does not end up representing you in a formal legal action.
You are already a problem Read More
Los Alamos Boy Scouts tour Wastewater Treatment Plant
Los Alamos Boy Scout Pack 27 toured the local Wastewater Treatment Plant Wednesday, Feb. 13. Courtesy/DPU
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