Trees Now Line White Rock Roadway
N.M. 4 along several blocks through White Rock is now lined with trees. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A new sidewalk winds along the N.M. 4 area from Rover Boulevard as well. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rotary Crab Fest Fundraiser Breaks Record
The Los Alamos Rotary Club’s thrid annual “All-You-Can-Eat Crab Fest” fundraiser held Feb. 26 at Central Avenue Grill drew a record crowd and topped previous years in terms of proceeds from the dinner and silent and live auction events. Crab Fest Chair Skip King, center, and Queen Crab Linda Hull present Rotary President Thurman Talley with a check for $14,412.16 during Tuesday’s Rotary Club luncheon meeting at Fuller Lodge. Last year’s Crab Fest extravaganza raised about $11,000. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit local scholarships and the Los Alamos High Read More
Opposing Party’s Embrace
Regardless of the fact that Council Vice Chair Ron Selvage, left, is a Republican and Councilor David Izraelevitz is a Democrat and as such may not always agree on the issues, they clearly get along fine as seen during a break in Tuesday night’s County Council meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
$400 to Young Entrepreneurs to Start a Business
Summer 2012 Youth Business Grant Program
If you are between the ages of 13 and 19 and have a great business idea then this unique opportunity is for you.
The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) in conjunction with UNM-LA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is providing a fantastic opportunity to youth in the communities of Los Alamos, Jemez Springs, Espanola and Pojoaque.
The Youth Business Grant Program (YBGP) provides youth the opportunity to experience the rewards of starting and running a business. The Youth Business Grant Program will provide up to $400 to enterprising Read More
The Family YMCA Encourages Kids to Play and Learn at Healthy Kids Day, April 28
FAMILY YMCA News:
On April 28, The Family YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event for kids and families.
Enriching the Picture of the Immigrant Experience
Stephanie Sydoriak will sign the biography of her parents, An Ocean Between: 100% American – 100% Ukrainian, on Thursday, April 26, at 6 p.m. at Otowi Station Bookstore.
In a recent interview, Sydoriak discussed her approach to writing the biography of her parents. Her main sources were her father’s scrapbook and the stories her parents told her. “The only research I did was to look through my father’s thin scrapbook which held some newspaper articles concerning him or the Ukrainian community in Boston. I went to Ukraine in 1990, just as the Soviet Union was crumbling and Ukraine had decided to Read More
The Family YMCA to Offer Red Cross Courses
FAMILY YMCA News
First Aid, CPR and AED
The Family YMCA is now taking registration for its May 5th and June 2nd First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification courses. The courses, taught by American Red Cross certified instructors, are generally scheduled for the first Saturday of each month throughout the year.
First Aid training includes the basics of wound care, bleeding control, and bandaging and provides information about poisoning, sudden illness, and how to care for other injuries. CPR training includes how to respond Read More
County Council Tables Amending LAPS Leases
Councilor Vincent Chiravalle proposed an ordinance amending and restating both the Master Ground Lease Agreement and the Airport Basin Lease Agreement between the County and Los Alamos Public Schools. If approved, the changes would result in some $200,000 annually to the schools. Council voted 6-1 to table the measure until the Trinity Site Project is solidified. Chiravalle voted against tabling the measure. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
School Board member Melanie McKinley spoke in support of an ordinance to amend the lease agreements between the County and LAPS. Photo by Read More
Council Unanamously Passes Creative District Plan
Associate Director Jay Johnson of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Maintenance and Infrastructure Planning spoke in support of the Los Alamos Creative District Plan. Council appoved the plan 6-0 and asked the Creative District Committee to work with the County Administrator and staff and to return to Council with a detailed path forward in 90 days. Sharon Stover was absent and arrived shortley after the vote. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local resident Eric Fairfield spoke against the Creative District Plan saying the details are unclear and that he thinks that it will Read More
Bilingual Montessori School Demonstrates Earth Day Spirit
Students, staff and parents from the Bilingual Montessori School, 115 Longview Dr., in White Rock picked up trash for Earth Day. (Student names intentionally withheld) Courtesy Photo
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Creative District Plan Adoption is Under Discussion
Executive Director Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Kelly Stewart of the County’s Economic Development Department and County Senior Planner Martha Perkins presented information about the Los Alamos Creative District, which was designated in the downtown area in 2009. The designation brings Los Alamos into a statewide network of six cultural districts organized through the New Mexico Arts and Cultural District Program. The goal of the program is to assist the community to turn its vision into commerce, Read More
NNSA/DOE Deputy Director Juan Griego of LASO Discusses Rendija Canyon Property
Los Alamos Site Office Deputy Manager Juan Griego addressed the Los Alamos County Council this evening ragarding the Departments of Energy’s 885 acres of land in Rendija Canyon slated to be conveyed to Los Alamos County within a year’s time. Griego explained that a portion of the property is leased to the Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club. Much of the area in that area dubbed “the Poorman’s Shooting Range,” has been littered by tresspassers and the area has been used for illegal shooting practice. Griego said that Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy Read More
Crowd Packs Party for PEEC Benefitting Nature Programs
Applause rang out for Pajarito Environmental Education Center Board President Becky Shankland, left, and Board Vice-president and Earth Day Chair Teralene Foxx during the PEEC Party to Benefit Nature Programs held Sunday evening at the Best Western Hilltop House Hotel. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The annual “Party for PEEC” benefit dinner supports the Nature Center at 3540 Orange St. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
PEEC Board President Becky Shankland and Patron Dave Schiferl chat with Rep. Jim Hall. Photo by Carol A. Claek.ladailypost.com
The Craig Read More
Local Detectives Collecting Unused Prescription Drugs Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. April 28 in the Los Alamos Medical Center Parking lot, detectives from the Los Alamos Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The event provides a safe way for the general public to deposit expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and also to prevent pill abuse and theft.
“This is a great opportunity for those who missed last year’s event, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those Read More
LAMS Student Wins Second Place in Supercomputing Challenge
LANL News:
Los Alamos Middle School student Cole Kendrick took second place for his project, “Computer Simulation of Dark Matter Effects on Galaxy Collisions.”
Kendrick received a check for $500. He also received the $100 Crowd Favorite Award chosen by teachers and students and the Best Presentation Award.
Kendrick took the top prize in last year’s Supercomputing Challenge for his computer program to model the rotation of a galaxy including dark matter.
Jordan Medlock of Albuquerque’s Manzano High School took the top prize in the 22nd New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge for his computer Read More
Contestants Sought for Queen’s Court Competition
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the Queen’s Court Competition on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
The competition will determine the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Queen, Princess and Sweetheart.
Categories include:
- Queen Contestants (Ages 17-25)
- Princess Contestants (Ages 14-16)
- Sweetheart Contestants (Ages 10-13)
Entries must be submitted by Monday, May 7.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173 or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.
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LAHS Olions Thespian Club Presents ‘RAGS’
Kicking up your heels in the big new city. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
It’s a music machine! Every home should have one. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comChanges to Patent Law and What It Might Mean to You
A presentation by distinguished patent attorney Rod D. Baker takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
Baker’s presentation, “Changes to Patent Law and What It Might Mean to You” is sponsored by the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network and is open to the public.
Baker attended Los Alamos High School and has 24 years of experience in the law.
For the past 20 years, his practice has been limited to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and related matters.
His experience includes the successful prosecution of hundreds of patent applications Read More
Athletes Cross Finish Line as Senior Olympic Games Continue
SENIOR OLYMPIC GAMES Update:
Los Alamos athlete Mary Billen competes in a 10K run during the Los Alamos Senior Olympic Games, which included a 5K and 10K Road Race and 5K Racewalk. The competition took place on the White Rock Loop Saturday, April 21. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos athlete Ted Williams competes in the 10K run during last Saturday’s Senior Olympics Games. Courtesy Photo
Los Alamos athlete Roy Cope competes in the 5K run during last Saturday’s Senior Olympics Games. Courtesy Photo
Official Results:
Women:
Mary Billen (70-74) 5 K= 39:08 10 K= 1:28:52
Inez Ross (80-84) 5 K: Read More
Gear Up for Hershey’s Track & Field and Pickleball
COUNTY RECREATION DIVISION News:
Hershey’s Track & Field Program
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the Hershey’s Track & Field Program from 10 a.m.–noon, Wednesday June 6 at Sullivan Field (NO SPIKE SHOES).
For all who like to run, jump, or throw, join with friends and sign up now … No special equipment or uniform is needed.
Local meet winners will advance to the state final meet.
Qualifiers may earn an opportunity to attend an all expense paid trip to the National Hershey Track and Field Meet in Hershey, PA.
The Hershey Track and Field Youth Program is open to boys Read More