School Board Moves Projects Forward
By Kirsten Laskey
President Kevin Honnell
During its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Los Alamos School Board approved hiring two companies to move projects forward in the district.
With the board’s nod to contract with Brian McPartlon Roofing, Pinon Elementary School’s roof replacement project will soon start.
Chief Financial Officer John Wolfe explained that the district received funds from the Public Schools Facilities Authority (PSFA) to rebuild a portion of the roof at the elementary school.
Vice President Dawn Venhaus
However, the roof must be completely built Read More
Saturday’s Holiday Arts and Craft Fair Offers Unique Shopping Opportunities
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council is presenting its annual Holiday Arts and Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.
The new venue for this year’s fair is the Crossroads Bible Church, Hwy 502, East Entry to Los Alamos, between Hilltop House Hotel and the Airport, south side of road.
Community members are invited to seize this opportunity to do all of their holiday shopping at this event, plus benefit an organization that brings to town numerous events throughout the year, such as Brown Bag Concerts, Kite Festival, Pumpkin Glow and Coffeehouse.
The Los Alamos Arts Council has Read More
Hilltoppers Beat Farmington 3-0 in 1st Round Bracket Play at State Tournament, Play Roswell Today
Erin Kirk and Claire Stewart Block at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Samantha Fenner with block. Photo by Alan Kirk
Savannah Romero with block. Photo by Alan Kirk
Brianna Montano with kill shot. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Finishes 2nd in State Pool Play
Savannah Romero setting Samantha Fenner against Piedra Vista. Photo by Alan Kirk
Allyssa Tedder sets at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danielle Ortiz digs serve and pass for set. Photo by Alan Kirk
Samantha Fenner with kill shot at net. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
OBITUARY: Robert E. Shafer June 2, 1936–Nov. 11, 2012
ROBERT E. SHAFER June 2, 1936–Nov. 11, 2012
Robert E. Shafer died suddenly at his home Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Born in Berkeley, Calif., June 2, 1936, he was 76 years old.
He is survived by his wife Ann Shafer, his sister Gretchen Simpkins, and his beloved Scottish terrier Rosie. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul and by his parents Margaret Shafer and Eugene Shafer.
Robert Shafer was a recognized expert in beam instrumentation for charged-particle accelerators. He is best known for his world-class expertise on Beam Position Monitors.
Following undergraduate study Read More
Plain Geometry: Amish Quilts
Amish Quilt. Courtesy/MIFA
Plain Geometry: Amish Quilts explores the origins and aesthetics of a tradition that has evolved in a changing world.
Opening at the Museum of International Folk Art Sunday, March 3, 2013, 34 quilts will be on view from the museum’s collection and from local collectors.
These remarkably crafted textiles illustrate the influence of religious proscriptions, westward migration, and interaction with “English” neighbors. The exhibition runs through Sept. 1, 2013.
The Amish practice a very conservative form of Protestantism. A set of rules that vary Read More
Four U.S. Organizations Receive 2012 Baldrige National Quality Award
BALDRIGE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank Thursday named four U.S. organizations as recipients of the 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership.
The winners in this, the 25th anniversary year of the award, represent four different sectors, one repeat recipient and a health network recognized for the same honor earned previously by its flagship hospital.
The 2012 Baldrige Award recipients—listed with their Read More
Community Packs Dixie Girl During First Happy Hour
A crowd fills the bar and dining areas at Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos Thursday as the eatery hosted its first Happy Hour since receiving its liquor license earlier in the day. So many people turned out for Happy Hour that there was a short wait to be seated. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
The Dixie Girl Restaurant received its liquor license Thursday and the evening was filled with diners and people sampling the alcoholic beverages in the bar area. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
De Colores Hosts Benefit For Hurricane Sandy Victims
Sue Dummer of De Colores Restaurant sings a song Thursday evening during a benefit for Hurricane Sandy victims. Dummer is originally from New York and has family and friends who still live there. She and De Colores owner Joan Duran hosted the event. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladalypost.com
Local police officers and firefighters including Firefighter Brian Hanson, center, and Police Commander Jason Wardlow-Hererra, participated in arm wrestling competitions Thursday evening at De Colores Restaurant to help raise money, which will be given to the Red Cross to aid Hurricane Sandy victims. Wardlow-Hererra Read More
Eastern Star Selling Holiday Cakes
OES News:
Los Alamos Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star, is selling fruitcakes, apricot pecan and pineapple pecan cakes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the Los Alamos National Bank lobby on Trinity Drive.
Future sale dates include all Fridays: Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Contact Judy Goldie, 662-3797 goldienm@comcast.net; Nina Laird, 662-7580; or Betty Robertson, 662-5185, for more information.
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New Mexico Participates in America Recycles Day
By Tom NagawieckiEnvironmental Services Specialist
Each year, like a national holiday, America Recycles Day comes around to remind us about the importance of recycling.
New Mexico itself has been fortunate to see continued growth of recycling programs with new or expanded programs taking off this past year in Los Alamos County, San Miguel County, Las Vegas, Raton, Angel Fire, Taos County, San Juan County, Torrance County, Deming, Cibola County, Otero County, Cloudcroft, Tularosa, Chaparral and Truth or Consequences.
Here in Los Alamos County a glass drop-off recycling Read More
Dixie Girl Gets Liquor License – Launches Happy Hour
Head Bartender Hunter Bruce and Dixie Girl Co-owner Caitlin Smith celebrate the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos receiving its liquor license today. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Dixie Girl Restaurant Co-owner Caitlin Smith told the Los Alamos Daily Post a few moments ago that the Dixie Girl has obtained its liquor license today.
Smith said that tonight will be the restaurant’s first “Happy Hour” and will run from 5 to 7 p.m. with a full bar, $5 well drinks and $ 6 premium drinks including specialty martinis and manhattans.
Beers won’t be available for a few Read More
Utilities Board OKs Sewer Rate Hike
From left, Deputy Utility Manager Electric Production Steve Cummins, Department of Public Utilities Board member Chris Ortega, Utility Manager John Arrowsmith, Board Chair Glenn Woodwell, Board member Kevin Anderson and Deputy Utility Manager Finance & Administration Bob Westervelt met Wednesday night in at the DPU office, 170 Central Park Square where DPU officials explained to the board the reasons behind the need for a sewer rate increase. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local businessman Tadeusz Raven spoke during the public comment portion of Wednesday’s Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov. 15
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
UNMLA On Display from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. For info call 662-5919. Join UNM LA in celebrating learning! Students will showcase projects and creative works from their courses this semester.
De Colores Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief at 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15
Grand Opening of Karen Wray Fine Art at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16,
Grand Opening of Warm Hearts Yarn. Join the Chamber in welcoming the owner to her new location in White Rock, 35 Rover Blvd. Ste. D. Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 16
The Speakeasy Soiree Read More
Holiday Sparkle Lights Up The Pond
Two cherry pickers hoist County crews into the treetops surrounding Ashley Pond Wednesday night to string lights – a sure sign that the holiday season is quickly approaching. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Hires Housing and Special Projects Manager
Paul Andrus introduces himself to the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday night in Council Chambers at the Community Building in downtown Los Alamos. Andrus was hired two weeks ago as manager of Housing and Special Projects in the Community and Economic Development Department. He replaces former manager Steve Brugger who took a position with the County of Santa Fe. He is from Aurora, Colo., has a wife, children and three schnauzers. Capital Projects & Facilities Director Anne Laurent and County Principal Planner Gary Leikness are seated at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter to the Editor: Put Better Thought to Historic District
I attended the meeting tonight (Nov. 14) of the 90 percent stage of drawn planning for the updated Ashley Pond.
The plans are approved by the County Council about 90 percent to 10 percent interest in the actual maintenance of the Historic District as it should be considered, with native plants of the Jemez Mountains only, cattails, moss, certain grasses, and only the kind of fish that would be found in a pond in the Jemez.
It seems that no one has asked the Game and Fish Department to stock it with the Rainbow and Brown Trout Read More
Ribbon Cut on United Church Resale Shop
Corine Christman cuts the ribbon Wednesday on the new Resale Shop location for United Church. From left, Jeanne Butler, Christman, Adda Moldt and Nina Thayer, all of whom volunteer their time at the Resale Shop, which is open to the public Wednesday mornings. More than 20 missions are supported by the shop’s proceeds. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Crowds gather Wednesday morning at the United Church on Rose Street for the first day of operation of its new Resale Shop. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Mother-Daughter Artists Gear Up For Saturday’s Holiday Fair
Jeanne Robinson, left, and her daughter Elise Koskelo are local fiber artists who will feature their one-of-a-kind work at the Los Alamos Arts Council Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Crossroads Bible Church Saturday. Courtesy photo OBITUARY: Kathryn Eileen Matzke Sept. 17, 1955-Nov. 13, 2012
Kathryn Eileen Matzke
Kathryn “Kathy” Eileen Matzke, 57, of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2012 at Los Alamos Medical Center after a long battle with breast cancer.
She is survived by her husband James Matzke, her parents George and Donna Hill, her brother David Hill, her daughter,