Earth Now: American Photographers and the Environment
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC is presenting a talk and book signing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 by Katherine Ware, Exhibits and Photography Curator of the New Mexico Museum of Art.
Ware also is the author of Earth Now.
Earth Now traces the development of environmental photography beginning with Adams and Porter and others, and the next generation of landscape photographers whose works confronted the issues of landscape and the environment in less idealized terms.
Earth Now is a powerful commentary on global environmental issues as seen through the lens of the newest wave of environmental Read More
CIP Public Hearing: White Rock Civic Center; Ashley Pond Park Improvements
County News:
Los Alamos County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Evaluation and Oversight Committee will hold two public hearings at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 8 in Council Chambers for those applicants who have indicated that they are ready to move from Phase 1 (Study) to Phase 2 (Design/Construction).
The CIP Committee will consider Phase 2 applications on these dates for these projects:
- March 6 – Golf Course Improvements
- March 8 – White Rock Civic Center & Ashley Pond Pk Improvements
The applicant will present their Phase 2 applications to Read More
March 8: White Rock Civic Center & Ashley Pond Park Improvements
Los Alamos County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Evaluation and Oversight Committee will hold two public hearings at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 8 in Council Chambers for those applicants who have indicated that they are ready to move from Phase 1 (Study) to Phase 2 (Design/Construction).
The CIP Committee will consider Phase 2 applications on these dates for these projects:
- March 6 – Golf Course Improvements
- March 8 – White Rock Civic Center & Ashley Pond Pk Improvements
The applicant will present their Phase 2 applications to the Committee, Read More
Los Alamos High School Students Complete Construction of Hoop Shooting Robot
Xian Eutsler welds on the frame for the robot in the UNM-LA shop. She did all the welding on the Los Alamos FIRST Robotics project. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie Gordon
In six short weeks, a team of 14 Los Alamos High School students and 10 adult mentors built a robot that can shoot hoops. The team began work Jan. 7 and wrapped up the project Feb 21.
The group is competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition. The competition involves short games played by robots. The students build and program their robots, which are remotely controlled during the competition.
Each team receives Read More
Wanted: Los Alamos’ Top Engineers
Los Alamos MainStreet News
Los Alamos Next Big Idea Festival attracted the attention of James Karhu, casting producer with the new Discovery Channel competition show Top Engineer.
Karhu contacted Suzette Fox at Los Alamos MainStreet, organizer of Next Big Idea to get help identifying interested inventors, machinists and engineers to appear on the show.
“The Discovery Channel is looking for America’s most creative and daring techies, machinists, inventors and engineers to design, build, and blast their way to a Grand Prize,” Karhu said. “A handful of lucky men Read More
Rep. Jim Hall’s Morning at the Hive
Rep. Jim Hall, R-Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties visited the Los Alamos Daily Post operation inside the Hive in White Rock Thursday morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rep. Jim Hall, left, learns about a hydroponic grape plant growing project underway in the wet lab at the Hive from Jung Hong. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Richard Browning discusses technology innovations with Rep. Jim Hall during his Thursday morning visit to the Hive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Blue Window Hosts Wine Tasting March 4
Blue Window Bistro features wine-tasting March 4
The Blue Window Bistro will offer a Wine Tasting featuring the wines of Italy, from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 4.
Certified Sommelier Ben Niedleman and guest connoisseur Tom Hill will provide information and suggestions on tasting.
Tickets are $30 per person and include 10 one-ounce tastes and hors d’oeuvres. Reservations are required, call 662-6305.
The Blue Window Bistro has a loyal clientele and 28 years of service.
Melissa Paternoster has been the owner since June of 2010. She is a native of Los Alamos and a graduate of Los Alamos High School. Read More
Donated Milling Machine is the Hive’s Newest Asset
This mill was donated to the Hive and is available for use. Courtesy Photo
By Mandy Marksteiner
Last week Chris Luchini donated a Sherline 5400 Milling Machine with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) to the Hive.
Over the weekend Richard Browning, Jung Pyo Hong and Sam Park have been working to restore the machine, which was probably made in the mid to late 80’s, so that members of the Hive can use it to create prototypes and models.
The machine has four axes; X, Y, and Z and a rotary table that you can clamp work to and rotate under computer control. According to the Sherline website, compared to Read More
Teen Center and Nature Center Move to Phase 2
March 8: White Rock Civic Center & Ashley Pond Park Improvements
Los Alamos County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Evaluation and Oversight Committee will hold two public hearings at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 8 in Council Chambers for those applicants who have indicated that they are ready to move from Phase 1 (Study) to Phase 2 (Design/Construction).
The CIP Committee will consider Phase 2 applications on these dates for these projects:
- March 6 – Golf Course Improvements
- March 8 – White Rock Civic Center & Ashley Pond Pk Improvements
The applicant will present their Phase 2 applications to the Committee, Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center takes on the Beautiful and Beastly
Fuller Lodge Art Center Director Ken Nebel examines Thelma Hahn’s work through 3-D glasses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
Receiving the entries for the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s newest show, “Beauty and the Beast” was similar to awarding homework an A+, Director Ken Nebel said. Every piece made the grade.
From a bronze sculpture of a whimsical pig, “Petal” to delicate jewelry pieces made from glass and watch parts, the show reveals the artists’ creativity and imagination as they interpreted this unique topic.
Beauty in the Beast caught Read More
‘Leap Into Opera’ event Set for 3-6 p.m. Sunday
Zachary Dreicer-Griego
The Los Alamos Opera Guild of the Santa Fe Opera will hold a “Leap Into Opera” event from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at 135 La Senda Road in White Rock. Light refreshments wi1 be served.
The program features a concert by the remarkable young pianist Zachary Dreicer-Griego. He is the son of Jarad and Janet Dreicer of Dixon, NM.
Dreicer-Griego is an amazing young man who has developed his talent without reading music. He is blind and learns even the most difficult pieces by listening to music.
Dreicer-Griego has studied piano since he was four Read More
Los Alamos Little Theatre Changes Opening of ‘The Giver’ to March 2
Grady Hughes performs in “The Giver” beginning March 2 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre. Photo by Minesh Bacrania Pacrania Photography
By Bonnie J. Gordon
The Los Alamos Little Theatre will present “The Giver” by Eric Coble, adapted from the Newbery Medal winning book for young people by Lois Lowry. Originally scheduled to open this Friday, the play will now open Friday March 2 and run through March 17. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2:30 p.m. Saturday matinees. Tickets are $12 ($10 for students and seniors) and are available at CB Fox and at the door. Read More
CIP Committee Considers Nature Center and Teen Center Thursday
What Otowi Station Bookstore Shoppers are Reading
Library Hosts ‘Every Child Ready to Read’ Workshop
Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing: Fun and simple steps to help get every child ready to read @ your library.
The Los Alamos County Library System has an exciting series of workshops underway designed to help get Every Child Ready to Read®. Mesa Public Library will present the second Every Child Ready to Read workshop for parents and caregivers from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3.
(Note: This workshop is for adults only; children will benefit from what their parents or caregivers learn – but not during this session; the last workshop in the series will be for both children Read More
United Way Sends Out Annual Call for Grant Applicants
United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) is accepting grant applications beginning today and running through 5 p.m. March 28.
To apply for a UWNNM grant, organizations must meet all of the following criteria:
• Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status
• Serving Los Alamos and/or Rio Arriba counties
• Impact one of the four focus areas: Nurturing Children & Youth, Strengthening Families, Improving Health & Healing, Enriching the Lives of our Seniors
• Administrative costs must be less than 25 percent of total organizational budget (Administrative cost Read More
UNM-LA Now Offering Microsoft IT Academy Courses
By Bonnie Gordon
UNM-Los Alamos announces a new series of courses as a member of the Microsoft IT Academy Program. UNM-LA is the only organization in northern New Mexico that offers Microsoft Official Curriculum Courses.
“UNM-LA offers these courses at extremely competitive pricing along with many extras,” Program Coordinator Gary Garrett said. “See the website for details about our courses.”
Visit the program website at https:////mitaunmla.unm.edu/
Course 6292A: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client will be offered beginning Wednesday, March 7. This four-day Read More
First Person Accounts of Los Alamos Residents Sought
n honor of its 100th year of statehood, the New Mexico Museum of History is requesting first-person accounts of life in 2012.
Los Alamos residents are invited to write a letter about:
- Where you live and what you do
- What worries you
- What give you hope
- What makes NM your home place and your heart place
The letters will be saved for future historians.
Send to: Centennial Letters Project, NM History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501. Read More
Los Alamos Nominations Needed for Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts!
The Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts is looking for nominations – and they need Los Alamos nominations!
Categories include individuals and organizations, and can be any affiliation – artists, donors, supporters, patrons, writers, photographers, educators, whatever.
The Governor’s Arts Awards were established in 1974 by Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to honor New Mexicans who have made a significant lifetime contribution to the arts and are identified with New Mexico.
Read MoreThis prestigious annual award recognizes