The Y Fights Child Hunger This Summer with Help from the Walmart Foundation
The Family YMCA joins national effort to provide 7 million meals to children this summer, as part of Walmart’s Summer Giving Campaign
Courtesy Photo
When the school year ends, so does free meals for the millions of children in low-income households who depend on them most. This summer the Española YMCA Teen Center is providing free nutritious meals to youth of all ages beginning Monday, June 4. The Center is able to do this thanks to a $7,500 grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and the Walmart Foundation, and in partnership with the national Summer Food Service Program. The program, run by the U.S. Read More
Images for Fire Gate Poems: Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Photographs
Mesa Public Library Art Gallery News:
Images for Fire Gate Poems: Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Photographs. By Henry C. Finney
Mesa Public Library Art Gallery from June 3-29
Public Reception and Poetry Reading on Friday, June 8 7:00-8:30 PM, A Los Alamos Friday Night Out Event
Henry Finney is truly a Renaissance man: artist, writer, anthropologist, Zen meditation teacher, educator, husband and parent. All of these parts combine in the current exhibition to create a compelling visual and spiritual experience for the viewer.
In 2011, Finney published a book of his poetry, The Fire Read More
Summer Art Classes for Teens Ages 12+
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News
The following summer art classes are available for teens ages twelve and older. For more information contact: Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Avenue or 505-662-1635.
Casey Greenling: Portraits in Clay
Transit of Venus Viewing Options for Tuesday
From 4 to sunset, Tuesday June 5, Los Alamos will be treated to a rare “transit of Venus” when the planet comes so precisely between the sun and the earth that its image can be seen crossing the solar disk.
Venus is small enough that a telescope (equipped with a special filter to reduce brightness) will be needed.
PEEC has such a telescope and will be showing the transit to anyone interested.
A transit of Venus happens only four times every 243 years. However,, the spacing between each occurrence is very uneven.
The last transit occurred in June 2004 – and after this June’s Read More
Las Conchas Fire Order Closures To Be Lifted
Editors Note: The following update was posted to the Los Alamos Trails Group on Facebook by Lynn Bjorklund, Espanola Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest
The Forest Supervisor will sign the revised Las Conchas Fire order sometime on Monday, June 4th. For those of us in Los Alamos this means that the closure will be entirely lifted for Los Alamos County. For the Jemez District, it will be entirely lifted for non motorized travel. Most of the Jemez District Forest Service roads will still be closed to motorized travel. The roads within the Jemez that will be “exempted” meaning Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Agenda – June 4, 2012
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING—AGENDA
5:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2012
White Rock Branch Library
133 Longview Avenue
1. Call to order
2. Public comment/correspondence (for items not on the agenda)
3. Board Business
A. Review and approval of the minutes of May 7, 2012
4. Chair and Board Members’ Reports
A. Chair’s Report
i. Update on filling of upcoming vacancies
ii. Report on BCC luncheon
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CONE ZONE: Week of June 4
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call
662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 1
Canyon Rd between East Road (NM502) and the Myrtle Green continues to be closed to through traffic. Residential access to this area will be maintained; however, residents who park on Canyon Road are asked to park off-street or on a nearby side street. Residents can expect flagging operations on Canyon Rd during the day time, and two-way traffic at night. Read More
Algorithms and Complexity for Quantum Computing
Fox and Mountain Lion Coming to PEEC!
PAJARITO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER News
On Tuesday, June 5th, PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings program will kick off with a Taxidermy Museum with animals from Yukon Wildlife Studio. Visitors are welcome to drop in any time between 6:30 and 8:30. The event is free for PEEC members, and just $5 per family for non-members at the door.
Yukon Wildlife Studio was given the body of the mountain lion that killed a local dog on Christmas Eve on North Mesa last year. This animal has been mounted, and will be displayed at PEEC, along with a full-size bear, a beaver, a raccoon, a fox, and Read More
Sidewalk Obstruction Removal Program
By Thomas Roach, Pavement Division Manager, Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County would like to solicit the cooperation of property owners to voluntarily remove vegetation along sidewalks. Invasive weeds will be a problem this summer, so the county asks everyone to pull, spray, or otherwise control weeds and grass on their property and adjacent to sidewalks.
The idea behind this program is to create a clear zone – a clear walking path for at least two people to walk side by side along a sidewalk. Property owners are responsible for clearing the sidewalk that runs adjacent to Read More
County Council to Hold Special Session Monday
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY COUNCIL News:
The Los Alamos County Coucil will hold a special session at noon Monday, June 4 in Council Chambers.
The agenda for the special session includes:
- Public Comment
- Approval of Agenda
- Business
A. Approval of County Administrator’s Selection of Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan as Community Services Director. Presented by Harry Burgess, County Administrator
B. Possible Council Action on Appointment of County Attorney and Possible Approval of Employment Agreement. Presented by Council Read More
Early Voting Officially Ends as Final Ballot is Cast
Christopher Montoya casts the final ballot at 5:59 p.m. Saturday at Fire Station 3 in White Rock officially closing the chapter on the Early Voting election cycle for 2012. Montoya, 20, is a Los Alamos High School graduate, too young to vote in the last election. “It was exciting to be able to vote but I was a little worried because it was so close to 6 p.m.,” he said. Early Voting ended at 6 p.m. Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Christopher Montoya fills out the final ballot Saturday evening just before the doors closed, officially closing the 2012 Early Voting cycle. Read More
ChamberFest Set for Saturday, June 9
LOS ALAMOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE News:
The second weekend in June features ChamberFest, a community event showcasing Chamber of Commerce member merchants, businesses and organizations.
With food, live music, a car show, fashion show, giant sand pile, bubble pit and other family entertainment, it will be a particularly entertaining day.
ChamberFest will be held in downtown Los Alamos from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 on Central Avenue between 15th and 20th streets, down MainStreet to the Round-about.
Chamber members invite the public to visit with their booth and learn more Read More
Fire Near Redondo Campground Fully Contained – Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Implemented
A half acre, no structure fire was fully contained Thursday. The fire occured one half mile south of the Redondo Campground. The fire was visible from north of Albuquerque, Jemez Springs, Gilman, Jemez Pueblo and from N.M. 4.
Fuels on the ground are dry due to the lack of moisture and are creating a fair amount of smoke. A fire investigator is also on scene. The fire was in the Jemez Ranger District.
From the New Mexico Fire Information website: (https:////nmfireinfo.com/2012/05/31/santa-fe-nf-valles-caldera-nm-dept-of-game-fish-lands-enter-stage-1-fire-restrictions/)
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Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum Entertain Los Alamos
Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum play to a large crowd during the County’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Concert Promoter Russ Gordon, right, with Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Tara Key, Melissa Duke, Rita Brake, and Jamie Duke (members of the 1st Baptist Church of Los Alamos) offer free cotton candy at the Summer Concert on Friday. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Tom Rozum plays the mandolin. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Laurie Lewis plays the violin. Photo by Salvador Zapien
Laurie Lewis takes some time between sets to chat and sign autographs. Photo Read More
Journey Through Indian Country Part 1: Fighting Crime on Tribal Lands
A special agent overlooks the Shiprock land formation on the Navajo Nation. The reservation, the largest in the country, is one of about 200 federally recognized Indian reservations where the FBI has investigative responsibilities. Courtesy/FBI
FBI Series Part 1:
Driving along a remote dirt road on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico recently, a rancher crested a ridge and noticed two animals intent on something in a nearby ditch.
As he approached, one of the scavengers loped away—the other looked up, its mouth glistening with blood.
The rancher guessed one of his sheep had been attacked, Read More
BREAKING NEWS: EEOC Finds in Favor of Former Assistant County Administrator Diana Stepan
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rendered its decision late Thursday in the case of former Assistant County Administrator Diana Stepan’s charges against Los Alamos County.
The EEOC found the County guilty of sex discrimination as well as retaliation against Stepan who was fired Jan. 3, 2011 after filing a grievance against former County Administrator Tony Mortillaro.
Attorney Sam Bregman spoke to the Los Alamos Daily Post a short time ago about the EEOC ruling in his client’s favor.
“We are very pleased and not surprised with the decision of the EEOC,” Read More
“Health Speak Out” Town Hall Seeks Public Comment
The Los Alamos Community Health Council (LACHC) is sponsoring a “Health Speak Out” Town Hall Meeting noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday June 11 in the Los Alamos Community Building on the corner of 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The goal of the Town Hall is to gather information from a wide range of health care consumers about their needs, health care experiences and recommendations.
LACHC will also share a summary of its 2011-2012 LACHC Los Alamos County Health Profile.
Bring your own brown bag lunch. Drinks will be supplied.
Seating is limited. RSVP to deborahfgill@gmail.com by Friday June 8. Read More
Self Help, Inc. Launches 2-1-1
Self Help, Inc., a Los Alamos non-profit organization, plans a June 1 launch for 2-1-1, an online and telephone information and referral service.
The service aims to connect people searching for help and social service agencies around Rio Arriba, Taos and Los Alamos counties with the appropriate agency.
The 2-1-1 service is sponsored and supported by United Way of Northern New Mexico and links to other United Way agency-sponsored 2-1-1 centers throughout the country.
The service is free and easy to use.
Anyone seeking a general service or a specific agency can dial Read More
Santa Fe National Forest, Valles Caldera and Los Alamos County Fire Restrictions
UPDATED FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Los Alamos County Fire and Smoking Restrictions
Effective June 1, 2012
Building, maintaining or using an open fire is prohibited on all Los Alamos County lands except within developed campsites (concrete pad with metal fire ring), metal grills using charcoal or propane are acceptable on North Mesa campgrounds, at Overlook Park and at any park within Los Alamos County.
Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Read More