Letter to the Editor: Experience Isn’t Everything
By Karyl Ann ArmbrusterSeveral ads list Jim Hall’s experiences. It wrongly assumes that a man 31 years older than his opponent would be a better qualified legislator.
In fact, the New Mexico Legislature was set up as a citizen’s legislature. The intent was for people from all walks of life and occupations to represent our diverse population.
Stephanie Garcia Richard is intelligent, already respected in the legislature, endorsed by both U.S. senators, several current legislators and came within 190 votes of unseating 20-year incumbent Jeannette Wallace in 2010. Read More
Early Voting Ends 6 p.m. Saturday
ELECTION 2012 News:
This is just a reminder that all Early Voting ends at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
Voting locations include:
Los Alamos Community Building at 29th Street and Central Avenue;
White Rock Fire Station #3 on N.M. 4; and
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office at Oppenheimer Drive and Central Avenue.
Nov. 6 General Election Day voting will be at three locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. including Los Alamos Community Building, White Rock Fire Station #3 and Trinity on the Hill Church-Kelly Hall.
Any registered voter in Los Alamos County may go to any one of these locations to vote. Read More
Small Works in a Big Show
Los Alamos artist Fran Stovall with her painting “Taos.” Courtesy photo
Art News:
During the last 15 years, Fran Stoval has had six pastels accepted into the Pastel Society of New Mexico Pastel Society (PSNM) show earning her the title of signature member.
PSNM has held a national juried exhibitions annually since 1991. Over the years the show has come to be regarded as one of the best in the nation, attracting artists from states across the country, as well as Canada and Europe.
The 2009 PSNM introduced the Small Works exhibition. This juried exhibition runs concurrently with the National Read More
Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Opening Next Week!
Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill dream team from left, owners Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler, sous chef David Tripp, executive chef Curtis Miller and owners Dorota and Pawel Listwan. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The excitement was palpable Wednesday night as invited guests filed in to get a sneak peek of the newest restaurant in Los Alamos.
The Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill held the private affair to put its staff through the paces of preparing and serving meals in anticipation of next week’s opening to the public.
Owners Patrick Read More
Los Alamos Schools Recommended for AdvancEd Accreditation
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
AdvancEd, which is the global leader in advancing excellence in education through continuous improvement, organization effectiveness and accreditation, completed its review of Los Alamos Public Schools with a recommendation for AdvancEdSystem Accreditation.
If the review team’s recommendation is accepted by AdvancEd, the district will be internationally benchmarked through an official announcement made by AdvancEd in January 2013.
Five positive themes emerged from the accreditation review. Based on information provided, the district has:
Meaningful, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Charter Amendments Deserve Community’s Support
By Betsy LucidoI support the amendments to the County’s Charter. The current initiative and referendum provisions are disjointed and confusing.
The lack of clarity has led to a number of illegal and/or illogical petition efforts that have frustrated everyone.
The Charter Review Committee consisting of John Hopkins, Larry Warner, Harry Ettinger, Morrie Pongratz, Ralph Phelps, Chris Chandler, David Izraelevitz, Richard Dunn and Kyle Wheeler brought a diversity of views and knowledge to the effort.
They proposed these amendments after working diligently to craft clear and Read More
NNSA Completes 50th Shipment Under Threat Reduction Program
NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
Cooperative Program Removes Highly Enriched Uranium from Uzbekistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the successful removal of 72.8 kilograms of highly enriched uranium (HEU) spent fuel from the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Today’s announcement marks the 50th shipment under NNSA’s cooperative program with Russia to return Russian-origin HEU.
Since the program began 10 years ago, NNSA and its Russian counterparts have closely cooperated Read More
LANL Demolishing DP Road Excavation Enclosures
Los Alamos National Laboratory plans to demolish the enclosures used to safely excavate and clean up LANL’s oldest waste disposal site near DP Road in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
LANL to Demolish Excavation Enclosures
- Work is beginning this week
Los Alamos National Laboratory is about to begin demolishing the metal enclosures used to cover the excavation and cleanup of a decades-old waste disposal site at the historic Technical Area 21.
Pre-demolition activities are beginning this week and the work should be completed by the end of March 2013.
The project brings the Laboratory Read More
Pueblo Hunting Season Starts Friday: Know Boundaries Before Venturing Into Rendija Canyon
From left, Pueblo de San Ildefonso Gov. Terry Aguilar and Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy during a meeting with the media Monday at Police Haedquarters as Pueblo de San Ildefonso Natural Resource Director Stephen Martinez points out new boundaries in Rendija Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Friday, Nov. 2 kicks off
Take County’s Broadband Market Survey
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County IT Department is doing a Market Survey asking for feedback on the Community Broadband Network project; a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all Los Alamos County citizens, businesses and institutions.
As part of this survey, the County is interested in conducting market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the CBN project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and operate the network. Read More
Los Alamos Sheriff Checks Registered Sex Offenders on Halloween
As part of his annual Halloween children’s safety assurance operation, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and his deputies Wednesday evening visited the residences of the six registered sex offenders residing within the County. Pictured here, Lucero reviews court documents before approaching the home of Henry John Meyer, a registered sex offender living in an apartment on Kiva Street near downtown Los Alamos. “It’s our job to make sure this individuals abide by their court orders and we also drive through the streets of Los Alamos and White Rock making sure our children Read More
Farmer’s Market at the Coop Begins Today
A New ‘Nutcracker’ to Premier in Los Alamos
NMDT-PC dancers Sarah Dale as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Devon McCleskey as the Cavalier in NMDT-PC’s premier production of “The Nutcracker.” Courtesy photo
NMDT-PC News:
The New Mexico Dance Theater Performance Company (NMDT–PC), directed by Susan Baker-Dillingham, will present its first production of the holiday classic “The
Nutcracker” Nov. 9, 10, 11, 17, and 18 at the Duane W. Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.
“NMDT-PC dancers have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to perform my version of this much-loved ballet,” Baker-Dillingham said. “I hope NMDT–PC’s premiere Read More
Nov. 7 Brown Bag Performance Features Local Students
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag Performances are always free, always entertaining, take a lunch break at the Brown Bag Performance series in Fuller Lodge.
Presenting a wide range of programs, from Beethoven to ballet, opera to jazz, chamber music to bagpipes, these concerts have been entertaining Los Alamos music lovers on their midday breaks since 1973.
Brown Bag Performances connect performers to the community.
Performances are held at noon, usually on the first Wednesday of each month but dates may vary.
For the noon, Nov. 7 Brown Bag, LAAC presents Local Students Read More
LANB Sports Halloween Spirit
Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock is transformed into a giant PAC-MAN game today for Halloween. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Ron “PAC MAN” Blue prepares to wait on a banking customer today at LANB in White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Bank Teller Charmaine Nahonai waits on Janet Hall this afternoon at LANB in White Rock. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com 
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Del Norte Hosting Health & Fitness Seminar
DNCU News:
Del Norte Credit Union is hosting the Health & Financial Fitness Seminar: A Focus on Women.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2
Where: University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (4000 University Dr., Building 5)
Cost: This seminar is our gift to the women in our community
Registration: Contact Valerie Martinez (505) 455-5302 or vmartinez@dncu.org. Limited space available – please RSVP
Agenda Topics:
- Take Control of Your Credit Report – Karyne Archuleta, Business Consultant, KLA Enterprizes
- Everything You Want to Know about Menopause but are
Zia Credit Union Selects President/CEO
New CEO David Woodruff. Courtesy/ZCU
ZIA CREDIT UNION News:
Zia Credit Union’s Board of Directors is excited to announce that they have selected David Woodruff as the credit union’s new President/Chief Executive Officer effective Monday, Nov. 5.
“David is going to be an excellent leader for Zia Credit Union,” said Ben Garcia, Chairman of the Board. “His extensive knowledge of the industry and his proven track record of success in leadership and lending operations will help the credit union to continue to prosper and serve our members.”
Woodruff holds a BA in International Relations from Brigham Read More
LANL Scientist Nate McDowell Presenting Nov. 1 Talk
LAMG/LAEO News:
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners and Los Alamos Extension Office are sponsoring a program by Nate McDowell, a staff scientist in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
McDowell will share his research methods and results with the community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at Fuller Lodge.
McDowell studies the inter-dependency of plant and ecosystem water and carbon cycles and their response to climate and disturbance.
What are the exact physiological mechanisms that lead to tree death during prolonged drought and rising temperatures?
Caution: Watch for Children in Streets Tonight
Children dressed up for Halloween tonight will be running across streets throughout White Rock and Los Alamos knocking on doors in search of candy. Drivers are urged to stay alert and not drink and drive or they may end up wrapped around a tree like this unfortunate witch spotted driving impaired on Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Fire Agencies Warn About Fall Fire Danger!
LAFD News:
Local Fire Agencies Warn About Fall Fire Danger – Please Be Fire Safe!
As the fall and winter holidays approach and more New Mexicans plan vacations or hunting trips close to home, local, federal and state fire agencies are urging caution about fire danger across many parts of the state.
Lack of moisture and warm mild conditions this fall have caused fine, grassy fuels and brush to dry, making them susceptible to wildfire.
While the immediate region shows Northern New Mexico at “High” Fire Danger risk, Los Alamos County will remain at “Moderate” risk until there is snow on the ground and