Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 20 to Sept. 26, 2012
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Sept. 20 at 12:33 p.m. / A 38-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that someone burglarized her property in the 700 block of 43rd Street. The estimated loss is unknown.
Sept. 21 at 8:41 p.m. / A Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of trespassers in the 3200 block of Villa Street.
KAREN HILL
Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. / Police arrested Karen Hill, 27, of Algodones in the 3200 block of Villa Street and charged Read More
LANB Adds Los Alamos Trust Officer
LANB News:
Dara L. McKinney has been promoted to Trust Officer at Los Alamos National Bank, and will work out of the Los Alamos office where she will be focusing on trust and probate administration, estate settlements and agency services.
Prior to joining LANB in January 2009 as In-House Counsel in the Legal Department, McKinney was in private practice for 13 years with a focus on estate planning, probate and trust work.
She spent her first years with Moore & Golden, P.A., and then practiced with P. Reid Griffith, P.A. (later became Griffith & McKinney, P.A.) and finally Read More
Column: Managers Are Not Leaders – Conclusion … For Now
Column by Elena Yang
How do you spot a “true” leader? By observing and assessing the followers’ opinions and behaviors.
Robert Townsend put it poignantly, “…the true leader can be recognized because, somehow or other, his people consistently turn in superior performances.”
If people only talk about how wonderful their leader is, that’s suspect. Such a leader may be charismatic, but like a stellar supernova, its brilliance is limited.
We often confuse charisma with ability to accomplish, especially in an organization, and even more so when the organization is in turmoil. Read More
Over 300 Attend Mozart on the Rocks
Staff report
Bandelier Amphitheater. Courtesy Photo by Gretchen & Norman Yost
Over 300 people attended Mozart on the Rocks: Opera at Bandelier. The performance was held at the Bandelier Amphitheater on Saturday night. Despite the threat of rain, lightning and thunder all around the park, the weather remained perfect for the event.
Courtesy Photo by Gretchen & Norman Yost
The performance included The Three Sopranos, Jess Cullinan and Heather McCulloch coordinated by local opera singer Alicia Soloman, and accompanied by pianist Brian Huysman.
Ian Ritchie, President of the Guilds Read More
CONE ZONE: Week of Oct. 1
NMDOT Mill & Overlay on NM502 Starts Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 2, NM502 (Main Hill Road) to Los Alamos will be closed weekdays and Saturdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while the NMDOT conducts a milling and overlay pavement rehabilitation project. Work will occur from east of East Gate Drive to the Bayo Canyon access road. Access to the East Gate Industrial Park will be maintained from the townsite.
On Monday, Oct. 8, the roadway will be closed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weather permitting, the project should be complete by Oct. 14. Motorists should use NM4/East Jemez Road truck route. Read More
County Line Highlights Glass Recycling Launch
Council Meeting on Tuesday
What’s on the agenda? The Council will meet in Los Alamos (Chambers – 7 p.m.) and hear a presentation on the San Juan/Chama water project from the Dept. of Public Utilities, plus much more! Download the agenda now https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/council/Pages/default.aspx
County Launches “Open Forum”
It’s the next step we’re taking toward building better options for communications using the power of the internet – not just having another public meeting! Open Forum will allow you to post comments on line about Read More
Down the Rio Grande: A Paddlers Perspective of Rocks and Rapids
LOS ALAMOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY News
The Los Alamos Historical Society announced its 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.” Visit https:////www.losalamoshistory.org/Events.htmfor a schedule and for a synopsis of each lecture. Lectures are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Pajarito Room of the Fuller Lodge. The lectures are free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Los Alamos National Bank and the members of the Historical Society. The October lecture is a journey down the Rio Grande by geologist and award-winning author, Paul Read More
Register for Ruby K’s Halloweekend Yum Run
RUBY K’S News:
The eighth annual Ruby K’s Yum Run is Oct. 27 starting at 8 a.m. with a 5K run/walk and a 10K trail run/walk and at 9:30 a.m. with a 1K fun walk/run.
The event begins and ends at Ruby K’s Bagel Café at 20th Street and Central Avenue and all profits benefit LA Cares.
This year’s run/walk is included in local MainStreet Halloweekend activities. Los Alamos Rotary Club, a supporter of LA Cares, is partnering to assist with the event.
Entry fees are $15 per person for the 1K (or $35 per family); $30/person for the 5K AND 10K (or $90/family).
Entry forms are available Read More
Beginning Fencing Starts Tuesday at the Y
FAMILY YMCA News:Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week: Axle
Axle is available for adoption. Courtesy photoThe Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 226 East Road has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets. Others are currently off-campus in foster homes.
You Don’t Have to Quit…
TRINITY ON THE HILL News:
Courtesy Photo
Have you ever asked God “Why are You allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this?” If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then chances are you have asked or thought about this question.
Come to Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, to hear Father Colin Kelly speak to your pain, your fears, and your struggles.
You may be on the edge of losing it and giving up because the emotional or physical pain is overwhelming and you can’t imagine living with it any longer. After suffering awhile Read More
Firefighters Douse Small Brush and Debris Fire
Staff report
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
At approximately 6:25 p.m. this evening, firefighters responded to a small brush fire behind the apartments at 3100 Trinity Dr., west of the Reel Deal Theater. Pine needles, a rug, notepaper and other debris were found burning at the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
Firefighters extinguish the fire. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Pine needles, a rug, notepaper and debris were found burning when firefighters arrived on scene. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Lads of Enchantment “After Dark” Show Oct. 26 & 27
‘Education is Hope’ Screened in Los Alamos
Film Producer Will O’Donnell and Editor Holger Waschinski. Photo by Karen Kendall
Staff report
On Saturday night, the Reel Deal Theater presented a free screening of the grassroots film Education is Hope. The film was produced locally and filmed in Kenya by Will O’Donnell and Dylan Westfall. The documentary film highlights the efforts of the International Peace Initiatives (IPI) to provide opportunities for children to attend school. Holger Waschinski of Pac8 edited the movie.
Will O’Donnell and Fredah Rajab, a young woman featured in the film, were on hand before Read More
Library Board Meets Monday
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING—AGENDA
5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Mesa Public Library
1. Call to order
2. Public comment/correspondence (for items not on the agenda)
3. Board Business
A. Welcome new Board member
B. Review and approval of the minutes of September 4, 2012
C. Review of FY 13 Work Plan
4. Chair and Board Members’ Reports
A. Friends of Los Alamos County Library Liaison Report
B. WR Plan Implementation Committee Liaison Report
C. Fuller Lodge Historic Districts Advisory Board Liaison Report
5. Board/Staff Communications
A. Manager’s Report
i. Annual Reporting: Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Officially Opens
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover surrounded by officials and school children cuts the ribbon on the new White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4 Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A large crowd of community members, developers and officials turned out for Friday’s grand opening ceremony for the White Rock Visitor Center on NM. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover addresses the crowd. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Coordinator Katy Korkos addresses Read More
Los Alamos County Bids Nancy Cerutti Farewell
Los Alamos County Senior Planner Nancy Cerutti retired Friday following 22 years of service. Anne Laurent, Capital Projects and Facilities director, presents Nambé gifts to Cerutti on behalf of the County during a farewell party Friday afternoon at the Community and Economic Development Department on East Road. Cerutti explained that her husband John Cerutti, took the buyout option from Los Alamos National Laboratory in the spring and she decided that she wanted to have time to go off and play and have fun with him. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County officials including Council Read More
VFW Ladies Auxillary Ribeye Dinner is Oct. 5
VFW News:
The public is invited to attend the Los Alamos VFW Ladies Auxillary Fundraiser at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5 at the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 8874, 1793 Deacon St.
The fundraiser includes a Ribeye Steak Dinner with all the trimmings and the cost for the meal is $16 per ticket.
Proceeds from the VFW Ladies Auxillary Fundraiser will go to benefit Veteran’s programs.
Tickets may be pruchased at the VFW or by calling 662-4453. Read More
‘Autumn in Provence’ Tops $5,000 for Kiwanis Scholarships
Kiwanian First Vice President/Event Chair Karen Kendall welcomes nearly 100 people to Saturday night’s “Autumn in Provence” wine dinner fundraiser at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos. The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos hosted the event, which raised $5,700, including $1,000 scholarship donation by Kurt Steinhaus on behalf of LANS, LLC and Director Charlie McMillan of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Kiwanis is the local service club with a focus on youth projects. Founded in January 1948, Kiwanis is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos. Read More
Karen Wray Fine Art Moves to New Location
KAREN WRAY FINE ART News:
Karen Wray Fine Art, Gallery and Studio has moved to 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125 on the ground floor, southwest corner of the Community Bank Building facing 15th Street.
New hours begining Oct. 1:
Tuesday-Friday: noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 3 p.m.
Monday: Closed
The gallery features fine art created by local artists and also offers painting classes taught by local artists.
Fall painting classes have been postponed until sometime in late January.
For gallery classes and other information, call 660-6382 or visit https:////karenwrayfineart.com Read More