County Line Highlights Special Council Meeting on Charter
COUNTY News:
Monday, Oct. 8 is the observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos Public Schools are closed; however, Los Alamos County offices are open for business and all services are in operation.
No Council Meeting Next Week
They’ll take a week off and be back for their monthly Work Session at 7 p.m., Oct. 16 at White Rock Fire Station #3. Watch next week’s newsletter for more details about what’s coming up on their agenda.
Special Council Meeting in Two Weeks About Charter Items
The Council announced they’ll meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Issues or Emotions – PAC Activities Pollute the Political Process
Voters need to know about an issue raised in a recent Letter to the Editor in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Political Action Committees (PACs) are conducting phone surveys and sending out mailers—and may do other campaign activities in the future.
These activities are independent of candidates, usually emotion-laden, and often misleading.
PAC activities are neither sponsored by, nor coordinated with, any candidate or candidate committee. By law, fundraising and spending by candidates must Read More
El Rigobertos Opens in Central Park Square
El Rigobertos Mexican Restaurant opened Saturday in the space formerly occupied by Pizza Hut in Central Park Square. The restaurant is a branch of El Rigobertos Mexican Food, 810 N Paseo De Onate in Espanola. Courtesy photo Read More
‘Rover 1 Doggy Daycare’ Opens on DP Road
Owner Trish Lind cut the ribbon Friday for her new business “Rover 1 Doggy Daycare” at 212 DP Road. Lind is shown with friends, relatives, supporters and representatives of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center. She will care for smaller dogs daily, providing a true daycare experience for the dogs, with play time, quiet time, snacks and exercise. Photo by Cindy Capelli Read More
Toppers Beat Academy 29-25
Arnaldo Ortiz carries the ball. File Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Hilltoppers beat Albuquerque Academy 29 to 25 Saturday at Academy. Senior Arnaldo Ortiz scored two touchdowns and rushed for a season high of 219 yards. Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Loses at Santa Fe 3-1
Morgan Schake returns serve. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danielle Ortiz returns serve. Photo by Alan Kirk
Front line blocking ball. Photo by Alan Kirk
Front line with block. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Reservations Open for Oct. 27 Halloween Carnival
Courtesy Photo
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY RECREATION News:
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Oct. 27 for the pirate themed Pumpkin Splash and Halloween Carnival at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center.
This family event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes pirate themed carnival games, jumping into the pool and finding a pumpkin to decorate, and watching pirate movies.
Cheese and Popcorn Recalls Issued
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department issued press releases for recalls on two products sold in New Mexico.
Dale and Thomas Popcorn products were recalled including:
- Aged White Cheddar
- Almond Biscotti
- American Cheese
- Apple Crisp
- Bacon Ranch
- Black & White Drizzle
- Caramel
- Caramel Roasted Peanuts
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Cinnamon Sugar Drizzle
- Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Drizzle
- Kettlecorn
- Salt & Pepper
- Wasabi Reserve
The products were distributed to various retailers, vendors, distribution centers and consumers through the Internet on or after Read More
Explore White Rock Artists & Artisans Market Today
NMA&CD News:
The White Rock Artists & Artisans Market is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Oct. 7 in the outdoor space of The Hive at 134 N.M. 4.
The Market features local artists selling jewelry, Native American pottery and photography, along with many items for the upcoming holidays.
Stop by, have a look and support the community’s local artists and artisans. Read More
Registration Still Open for Fall Adult Volleyball League
SFI Seminar: Fault-Tolerant Memory and Computation in the Presence of Adversarial Noise
SFI News:
Aram Harrow of the University of Washington will present Fault-Tolerant Memory and Computation in the Presence of Adversarial Noise at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the Medium Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute.
Abstract: Theoretical and practical work on fault-tolerant computation has shown that it is possible to compute reliably in the presence of a sufficiently small constant rate of random noise.
In this work, we consider for the first time the case of adversarial noise; i.e. an adversary who can choose a small constant fraction of bits to flip after each step of the computation. Read More
Biological Resource Management Program Oct. 10
PEEC News
Come to PEEC at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 to hear about the Biological Resource Management Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chuck Hathcock will talk about the Lab’s compliance with environmental laws and the plan to protect sensitive species found on Lab property.
The biological resource management teams at LANL assess the status of a variety of organisms on LANL property, including some with threatened or endangered statuses. The team then reports back about how to best manage the biological resources involved. They have surveyed many different species, Read More
First Annual Teddy Bear Clinic Underway
LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER News
The Los Alamos Medical Center will be hosting their ”First Annual Teddy Bear Clinic” on the morning of Oct. 12, 2012. Approximately 350 kindergartners, their teachers and parent chaperones will have the opportunity to tour most areas of the hospital in order to learn about our hospital it’s departments all while gaining a comfort level within a hospital setting. With the help of Care Flight and Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments the students will also have the opportunity to tour Helicopters, Police Cars and Ambulances,’ all of which are key factors Read More
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra in Rehearsal
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Friday’s concert. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
The 20/20 Campaign Recognizes Eight High Growth Companies in Northern New Mexico
Eight companies were announced on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Spirit of Innovation event in Santa Fe as part of the 20/20 Campaign to celebrate small businesses in Northern New Mexico. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple from 6 to 8 p.m. The 20/20 Campaign aims to recognize and support 20 high-growth companies by the year 2020 that are becoming major employers in Northern New Mexico. Together the companies in the 2012 class employ around 270 people and have combined revenues of over $59 million.
Collaborating partners will select a handful of businesses each year. Partners include service Read More
The Trouble with ‘Trouble with the Curve’…
Trouble with the CurveHave you ever thrown out a puzzle onto your kitchen table and picked up a few pieces that kindalooked like they’d fit?
You know the predictable pieces – like a romance (Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams), a curmudgeon of an old man (Clint), a star egotistical high school baseball player, a loving standup friend to Clint (John Goodman), an evil computer baseball executive who wants to put Clint out to pasture – all surrounding our beloved game of baseball.
Now don’t get me wrong; I love baseball, Amy Adams is cute, Clint is Clint …
LAHS Choir Lends Helping Hand
Los Alamos High School choir members from left, Ethan Clements, Sopahn Kellogg, Isaac Wiens, Devon McCleskey and Haley Henson. Courtesy photo
Members of Los Alamos High School Choir lend a helping hand to their new director Jason Rutledge.
Rutledge is hoping to save a few dollars on utilities this winter by heating his house using a wood burning stove.
“Between moving expenses, paying back student loans, the cost of rent and other living expenses, making ends meet is a challenge,” Rutledge said.
The wood and use of the pick up truck Read More
White Rock Fall Festival Oct. 13
CONE ZONE: Week of Oct. 7
NMDOT Mill & Overlay on NM502 ContinuesAnimal Shelter’s Pet of the Week: Aria
FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
Courtesy Photo
Aria is a friendly long-haired spayed female. Beautiful white and tabby markings. Craves human attention but also loves playtime! She would love to have a playmate in her new home.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home! Others are currently off-campus in loving foster homes.
Be sure to visit the Friends of the Shelter website: https:////www.lafos.org/, where you can get more information about volunteering, adopting, and donating. Also check out Read More