Children Have Laser-Sharp Perception: We Should Learn From Them Sometimes, if Not all the Time.
Column by Elena Yang
When Maurice Sendak passed away last spring, I had some thoughts about learning from children.
I learned from Sendak’s interview with Terry Gross on Fresh Air, www.npr.org/2012/05/08/152248901/fresh-air-remembers-author-maurice-sendak, why he stopped offering autographs and visiting classrooms: because he ended up frightening children and making them miserable.
How so? Because adults impose on children the “social non-sense” of autographs: We teach children to not write in books but then take them to queue up (requiring patience, a rare commodity in Read More
LACDC’s Holsapple Reflects on Next Big Idea Festival
Executive Director Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation, center, visits the Los Alamos Visualization Associates dome at the conclusion of Saturday’s Next Big Idea Festival. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Executive Director Kevin Holsapple of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation spoke with the Los Alamos Daily Post at the conclusion of the Next Big Idea Festival Saturday.
Holsapple reflected on the day’s events:
“To me, this is just an excellent demonstration of the idea of the creative district. Read More
Washington Post Columnist Claims Los Alamos in Disrepair
ON THE MESA FACING NORTHIn the Washington Post’s National Security section is a two-part report, “Aging U.S. nuclear arsenal slated for costly and long-delayed modernization,” published on Saturday, Sept. 15.
A frontal view of four B-61 nuclear free-fall bombs on a bomb cart. Courtesy/DoD
Dana Priest writes:
“… parts of Los Alamos are in serious disrepair. Inside one critical building, pipes carrying dangerous wastewater are duct-taped together at the joints to plug leaks; plastic bags have been wrapped around Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Opens Sept. 28
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comConcurrent with the building of the White Rock Visitor Center, Los Alamos County Public Works Department also reconstructed the section of N.M.
IHM Concert: ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ on Sept. 30
IHMC News:
“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” is the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
The public is invoted to attend this musical program, which begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music.
Performances will spotlight the talents of various vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the Cathy LeClaire Memorial Organ fund.
Immaculate Read More
Democratic Candidates Knock on Local Doors Saturday
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. talk with Lewis Muir, while campaigning door-to-door in the Western area Saturday. Courtesy photo Read More
Innovation Burns Bright at Next Big Idea Festival
Einstein (Katy Korkos) checks out the exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum with Alison Kaehn Saturday during the Next Big Idea festival in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
Great ideas can burn bright but at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s Next Big Idea Festival, innovative thoughts were on fire.
The igniting of creativity covered everything from technology and science to the arts and history.
It also touched on education. Kraz-E-Science is a program Dave Scwellenbach runs throughout Northern New Mexico, traveling to elementary, Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Loses 5th Game 15-13 to St. Pius, Drops Match 3-2
Hilltopper Volleyball Team member Erin Kirk with kill shot. The Hilltoppers lost their 5th Game 15-13 Saturday to St. Pius, dropping the match 3-2. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltoppers Mikala Pigue and Claire Stewart with block at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Savannah Romero provides Claire Stewart with quick set. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Morgan Schake digs serve for return. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Team Loses to Piedra Vista 3-1
Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Volleyball Team members Claire Stewart and Brianna Montano on Block at net. The team lost 3-1 Saturday to Piedra Vista. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Morgan Schake setting teammate with pass. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Erin Kirk blocks at net. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Samantha Fenner with kill shot at net. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Team Beats Pojoaque 3-0
Los Alamos Hilltopper Danielle Ortiz on floor for dig. The Hilltoppers beat Pojoaque 3-0 Saturday in Piedra Vista tournament. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Claire Stewart at net for block. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltopper Savannah Romero gives quick set to Samantha Fenner. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hilltoppers Dannielle Ortiz and Ashley Flores return serve. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Priedhorsky Presents Talk Wednesday at Fuller Lodge
Death Hollow, 2005. Courtesy photo
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 in Fuller Lodge, Reid Priedhorsky will tell stories of his forty adventures on the Colorado Plateau.
Part coming-of-age story, part exploration of local natural beauty, and part compendium of hilarious debacles, this talk is about the canyons of the Colorado Plateau.
In photographs and illustrations, Priedhorsky will tell the story of his 40 adventures in the ethereal landscape, which inspired the alien worlds of Calvin and Hobbes’ Spaceman Spiff. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll demand a refund.
Priedhorsky was
County Line: Smart House Grand Opening Monday
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Council celebrate the Grand Opening of the NEDO Smart House/Smart Grid with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the Smart House.
https:////www.losalamosnm.us/utilities/DPUDocuments/DPU_PR120911SmartGridPublicInviteWmap.pdf
Council Meeting Tuesday
What’s on the agenda? It’s a work session at 7 p.m. at White Rock Fire Station #3 on N.M. 4, in which a discussion of governance and management options plus funding for the Cultural Creative District are scheduled. Council also is scheduled to Read More
Former Councilor is New Mexico REALTOR of the Year
By Carol A. Clark
When Los Alamos REALTOR Francine J. Mendoza traveled to the REALTOR Association of New Mexico Fall Conference in Albuquerque Friday, she had no idea who would be selected 2012 REALTOR of the Year.
It turned out to be the woman who sold her and her husband their first home in Los Alamos.
“The REALTOR of the Year is always kept secret until announced at the annual luncheon and it was so much fun to learn that our own Patt Rogers was chosen this year,” Mendoza said. “We have a special connection – Patt was our local REALTOR. Her first year in business was 1978 and Read More
CONE ZONE: Week of Sept. 17
Public Works Projects:Workshop Focuses on New Mexico Trees and Shrubs
PEEC News:
A very special opportunity to work with Jack Carter in the classroom and field…
In the field
New Mexico’s Living Landscapes: A Roadside View
Photo: William Dunmire
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
William Dunmire will present a free, 45-minute slide illustrated program that will take listeners on a tour through New Mexico’s six ecoregions and along some of the magnificent state and National Scenic Byways.
Dunmire’s program is part of the Authors Speak Series and a New Mexico Centennial Event.
From grasslands to mountains, deserts to forests, his talk focuses on the wide range of New Mexico’s landscape features.
Blue Gramma grass, apache plume, mesquite and yucca; elk, burrowing owls, and cranes are just a few of the the plants Read More
Pet of the Week is Seren
FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News:
This week’s featured pet at the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter is Seren, a large, two-year-old female Shepherd mix that has been spayed.
She does well with other dogs, enjoys the dog park and enjoys human interaction and is emerging as a sweet dog.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a wide selection of on-site adoptable pets waiting for a home. Other pets are living in area foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: https:////www.lafos.org/, for more information about volunteering, adopting and donating and search Read More
What Needs to Happen After You’re Gone
Courtesy/LACE
Settling an estate can be difficult and time-consuming. If you have ever been in the position of trying to find all the papers and information needed at the time of death and for estate settlement, you know how much time and frustration can be involved.
“After I’m Gone – Things to think about your Estate” is a program intended to provide you with information to make the process much easier.
Don Davidson will present the program at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20 at the White Rock Town Read More
Los Alamos Co-op to Host Health & Wellness Fair Saturday
CO-OP News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is hosting its second Health and Wellness Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Co-op, 95 Entrada Dr., next to the Holiday Inn Express.
The Health and Wellness Fair includes massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, mental balance coaches, Krav Maga & Z-Health instructors, local artists and other wellness vendors.
The public will have access to samples, consultations, and demonstrations, all provided free.
As part of the Co-op’s on-going community outreach program, the Health Read More
YMCA Fall Adult Volleyball League Registration Underway
FAMILY YMCA News: