Hannemann Music Celebrates Five Years in Business
Richard Hannemann. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
By Mandy Marksteiner
This September, Hannemann Music celebrates its 5th anniversary, carrying on the long tradition of home-based music stores in Los Alamos.
Owner Richard Hannemann is a professional musician who plays the guitar, mandolin and clarinet.
He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1969 and gained his core musical knowledge through the Los Alamos Public Schools music program.
“I have a great deal of respect for the music program,” Hannemann said. “One of the biggest reasons to have a music store in town is to Read More
Case Study: How Standards Can Make U.S. More Secure
NIST News:
Courtesy/NIST
By Erik Puskar
Before 9/11, most radiation detectors were designed for use in laboratories. After 9/11, the new Office of Homeland Security, which became the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), needed to plan for the possibility that terrorists would try to smuggle “dirty bomb” components into the country.
Consequently the first responder community needs radiation detectors that are accurate, reliable, rugged, and easy to use.
DHS needed to develop and deploy rugged detector equipment that non-specialists and first responders could use easily Read More
Luján Announces $600,000 in Drug-Free Communities Grants
US REPRESENTATIVE BEN RAY LUJAN News
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District announced today that five organizations in Northern New Mexico are receiving more than $600,000 through grants from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
The DFC program, which is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, is designed to support community coalitions as they mobilize individuals and organizations to reduce youth substance abuse.
Coalitions are composed of community leaders, parents, youth, teachers, religious and fraternal organizations, Read More
Public Scoping Underway for Bandelier Transportation Plan
Bandelier NP News:
The National Park Service has initiated the process to complete a Transportation Plan/Environmental Assessment to improve transportation conditions at Bandelier National Monument.
Over three decades, a number of studies and workshops have documented transportation and congestion management challenges at Bandelier National Monument, including traffic congestion at the park entrance and a lack of adequate parking in Frijoles Canyon.
Recent fires and flooding have reduced available parking in Frijoles Canyon, creating more challenges to transportation at the Read More
The Charter Review Committee … How it All Got Started
Column by Mike WismerWith the election on the horizon, most are aware of the fact that there will be four questions on the ballot that relate to potential changes to the Charter for the County of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Specifically, the questions for consideration for the November 2012 election deal with the provisions for Initiative, Referendum and Recall.
I believe it would be helpful to provide a little background on why the Charter Review Committee was formed and outline exactly what the Council tasked the Committee to do.
In 2009, amid an environment
United Church Undergoing $2.4 Million Renovation
A tall crane is on the job for the major renovation project underway at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road. Photo by David Elton
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos is under construction. The $2.4 million renovation project includes most of the campus, including the Christian Education Building, Sanctuary, Thrift Shop and parking lots at 2525 Canyon Road.
An elevator and atrium are being installed in the Christian Education Building.
The church had a successful fund raising campaign earlier this year that has allowed it to proceed with this major project. Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 23, 2012
A cake walk is one of the events at the VFW Family Day fundraiser on Saturday. Courtesy photo
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
Wildflower Walk with PEEC Thursday 5:30 p.m.
Join Chick Keller, curator of PEEC’s Jemez Mountain Herbarium, for an easy walk to learn the names of local wildflowers. A plant list will be provided so participants can keep track of what they see. Meet at PEEC at 5:30 p.m to carpool or caravan to the location. Free, no registration required.
Author Speaks 7 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library
New Mexico Centennial Children’s author and Coretta Scott Read More
Jane Johnson Guides Students Toward Class
Photo: Jane Johnson
By Mandy Marksteiner
Jane Johnson assists Los Alamos High School Administration with truancy intervention.
“There are a number of reasons that students have unexcused absences,” Johnson said. “Some students, in the beginning, think they can get by with ditching and no one will notice or care, or they just don’t feel like going to class that day. Some students will ditch a class when they have a test coming up that they don’t feel prepared to take. They sometimes skip one class and use that time to prepare for the next class. It really becomes a serious issue when they have missed Read More
New County Signs Reflect Recycling Program
The signs on Los Alamos County trash trucks have been updated to promote the upcoming glass drop-off recycling program expected to start in mid to late September. The program will accept glass bottles and jars of all colors, and the drop-off will be at the Eco Station. Remember glass cannot be placed in residential blue curbside recycling roll carts. Courtesy/LAC
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Potential Weather Impacts to Area Through Friday
Courtesy/NWS
NWS News:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued an update on an upper level disturbance that will be impacting northern and central New Mexico through Friday.
Overview:
An unseasonal upper level disturbance is currently tracking eastward through Arizona. This disturbance will advance into western and central New Mexico this afternoon and into the evening.
By Friday this weather system will track toward the northeast corner of New Mexico before exiting.
Abundant atmospheric moisture is in place ahead of this feature, and scattered to numerous thunderstorms Read More
Gov. Martinez Speaks Tuesday at GOP Convention
GOP News:
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus has announced that the theme for the 2012 Republican National Convention will be “We Built It.”
Location: Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla.
Dates: Aug. 27-30
Official Convention Website: 2012 GOP Convention
Press release on the convention from the 2012 GOP Convention:
History will be made in Tampa August 27-30, when 2,286 delegates and 2,125 alternate delegates from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories gather together to nominate their candidate for president of the United States at the Read More
No Arrests During Wednesday’s DWI Checkpoint
Local police officers conducted a DWI checkpoint Wednesday night as part of their ongoing effort to keep drunk drivers off the streets of Los Alamos.
The operation occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., on East Road near the Los Alamos County Airport, during which 175 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. No arrests were made.
Sgt. Jeremy Duran reported that two vehicles were pulled into a secondary location. Field sobriety tests were administered to each driver, they passed and were released at the scene.
Los Alamos police will continue to conduct these checkpoints throughout the County Read More
LANL Engineer Selected for ‘Frontiers of Engineering’ Symposium
LANL News:
- Nathan Moody, specialist in electromagnetic radiation, honored
Nathan Moody of Los Alamos National Laboratory is among 78 of the nation’s brightest young engineers selected for the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) 18th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium.
Engineers between 30 to 45 who are performing exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines attend the 2-1/2 day event, the academy announced.
The participants — from industry, academia, and government — were nominated by fellow engineers Read More
Beatles Tribute Band Plays Pond Friday
Beatles tribute band, Yellow Dubmarine plays at 7 p.m. Friday at Ashley Pond. Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
The Beatles were the most popular and influential rock band of the 20th Century. You can’t argue too much about that and I’m not going to argue that “… we all live in a yellow submarine.”
From 1962 thru 1970, the Beatles had an amazing 54 songs that made it to #1 on the Billboard Music Charts in the U.S. and UK.
Friends of the Summer Concert Series, this Friday, Aug. 24 we have a fabulous reggae, ska, dub, rock, punk and rocksteady Beatles tribute band, Yellow Dubmarine playing at 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond. Read More
Mountain’s Student Newspaper Project Part 4
Editor’s note: This is part 4 of a 15-part series featuring newspapers created by sixth grade students in teacher Michele Altherr’s gifted class at Mountain Elementary School.
This newspaper features the intelligent attributes of the ant as reported and published by Mountain Elementary School 6th grade student Tristan Semelsberger.
Column: Home Equity Line of Credit Can Ease Financial Impact of College
Money IQThe costs associated with life can be overwhelming, and with young adults packing up and heading off to college all over the country, this feeling is known by many.
One way to help reduce the financial impact of college is to obtain a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC.)
A HELOC is offered by banks; savings and loans, brokerage firms, credit unions, and other mortgage lenders, and allows the homeowner to tap into the equity in his or her home.
The equity in your home is the difference between its value and what you owe on it.
A HELOC is a revolving credit Read More
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Closes Deal on New Headquarters and Hospice Center
Spirits were high as the final paper was signed Tuesday morning on a $1.2 million contract that is giving the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service a new home and the community a new Hospice Center. From left, LAVNS attorney Lynn Finnegan, Title Guaranty President Denise Terrazas, LAVNS Executive Director Sarah Rochester and LAVNS Board member Steve Stoddard. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
The former Boy Scout Cabin off Canyon Road is the new headquarters of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service. A Hospice Center will be built on the property. Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service willTechSource President to Speak at The Hive Thursday
TechSource President V. Brian D’Andrea will present a talk titled, “The Business System: Much More Than the Product” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
D’Andrea’s talk, sponsored by the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network is open to the public.
About V. Brian D’Andrea:
In 2001, V. Brian D’Andrea was appointed Chief Operating Officer at TechSource, 1475 Central Ave., Suite 250 in downtown Los Alamos.
He is responsible for the daily operations and marketing activities for the company as well as overseeing client relations.
D’Andrea Read More
‘Hilltoppers Give Back’ Work Party Set for Saturday
Work Party needed to help tidy up Los Alamos High School grounds Saturday. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPSF News:
The LAPS Foundation invites Los Alamos High School alumni, current students, friends and parents of current and past students to help spruce up Los Alamos High School at a work party from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25.
Using bond funds, the community and the schools have completed a wonderful new building, but there is still some work to be done.
In order to improve the appearance of the high school grounds, alumni and the community are invited to contribute some “sweat equity” Read More
Explosions for Research at Los Alamos
The science of explosives has been important at Los Alamos since 1943. A variety of experiments with explosives are represented in this video. Music Credit: Nerves – by Kevin MacLeod, Larva – by PhreDdy M.
Click HERE to view other videos provided by the Bradbury Science Museum including an interview with KRSN AM1490 owner David Sutton regarding the Las Conchas Fire and a video of President John F. Kennedy's 1962 visit Read More