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Run for Her Life a Big Success Despite Fierce Winds

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 19, 2012 - 3:37 am

Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Sports News:

Local runners braved cold temperatures today to participate in the second annual Run for Her Life, a 5K and 10K race to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.

The race was presented by the Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah and Atomic City Roadrunners.

All donations and race proceeds will be donated to Hadassah for breast cancer research, education and treatment.

Kelly Sanchez was the 5K woman’s winner with a time of 26:24. Alexander Romero was the first male finisher as well as the overall 5K race winner with a

Saturday’s Special Community Winds Concert Inspired Kids to Participate

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2012 - 8:16 pm

These tympani are loud! Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Kids were invited to sit in front of the stage at Crossroads Bible Church Saturday night to hear Melissa Mackey narrate Peter and the Wolf with Ted Vives conducting the Community Winds. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Principal Tubist Deniece Korzekwa explains the big instrument to some young admirers after the concert. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Guest Violinist Jin Park gave an ouitstanding performance of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” with Ted Vives conducting. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More

Author Speaks Series: Rio Grande River’s Past and Future

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2012 - 7:33 pm

Fred Phillips / Emlen Hall Read More

Who is Running for Office and Who isn’t?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2012 - 5:27 am

By Carol A. Clark

Three seats are coming vacant on the Los Alamos County Council and there has been a lot of speculation about who will run and who will not.

Vincent Chiravalle

To set the record straight – Councilor Vincent Chiravalle announced Thursday night during the Los Alamos Republican Party’s monthly meeting at the Best Western Hilltop House Hotel that he is definitely filing Tuesday for re-election.

Sharon Stover

During interviews with the Los Alamos Daily Post, Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilor Mike Read More

Kid in a Tree … Sure Sign of Spring!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2012 - 12:53 am

A boy was spotted high in a tree on Grand Canyon in White Rock this afternoon. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More

Attendees Snacked on Soup While Helping Out Self Help Inc. at Saturday Event

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2012 - 12:37 am

Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By Bonnie J. Gordon

Empty bowls got filled up at the 18^th annual Empty Bowl event, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

A lively crowd chose from handmade bowls and enjoyed a choice of delicious soups for a $10 donation.

About 700 beautiful bowls were available for purchase.

All of the money raised during the Empty Bowl event goes directly to support the work of Self Help, Inc.

The nonprofit organization assists Northern New Mexico families in need of immediate emergency aid, and encourages the growth of small businesses Read More

GOP New Mexico Pre-Primary Convention Closes Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 18, 2012 - 12:18 am

By Carol A. Clark

Several candidates at today’s GOP Pre-Primary Convention at the Crowne Plaza in Albuquerque were assured top spots on the ballot for the June Primary election.

Longtime local and state Republican Party leader JoAnn Johnson was a delegate at today’s convention.

“About 800 people attended this very well organized event,” said Johnson who is campaign coordinator for U.S. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson in Los Alamos County. “Lt. Gov. John Sanchez nominated Heather and the entire hall broke out in applause.”

Sanchez recently dropped out of the senate race and threw Read More

Hilltopper Graduate to Swim at Division III NCAA Championship

Submitted by Staff Report on March 17, 2012 - 11:33 pm

Kara Leasure

Kara Leasure, 2008 Los Alamos High School graduate and Bates College senior captain, is set to compete at the 2012 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships on March 21-24, at the Indiana Natatorium in Indianapolis. Kara won the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) title in the 200 breaststroke on Feb. 19, finishing with a new personal best of 2:21.11, breaking her own Bates record. She also topped off the regular season by recording national consideration times of 4:35.58 in the 400 individual medley, and a 5:04:09 in her 500 freestyle.

U.S. Senatorial Candidate Heather Wilson Wins New Mexico Pre-Primary Convention by a Landslide

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2012 - 8:52 pm

Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., at a Town Hall meeting this week in Los Alamos, today garnered 83 percent of the vote at the State Pre-Primary Convention in Albuqueruqe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

GOP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Heather Wilson, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, won the New Mexico Republican Pre-Primary Convention by a landslide today, garnering 83 percent of the vote and demonstrating strong grassroots support from the conservative wing of the party.

In failing to get 20 percent of the vote, Wilson’s opponent Las Cruces businessman Greg Soward Read More

Window Washers Put a Shine on LANB

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2012 - 5:33 pm

Even banks need spring housecleaning … Los Alamos National Bank has its windows washed twice annually – March and September. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More

Changing Signals at Rover and N.M. 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2012 - 5:20 pm

Work crews recently changed out traffic signals at the intersection of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos Session Focused on Regional Issues

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2012 - 4:13 pm

Rep. Nick Salazar and Rep. Jim Trujillo take a lunch break during Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos regional issues meeting at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By Carol A. Clark

The 2012 class of Leadership Los Alamos participants met at Fire Station 3 in White Rock Friday to learn about issues impacting the region.

“The purpose of this session is to increase knowledge and understanding of our neighboring communities including their accomplishments and challenges,” said County Council Chair/Leadership Los Alamos cofounder Sharon Stover. “We’ll Read More

SFI Seminar: Free Will and the Brain: Some Current Confusions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 17, 2012 - 1:56 pm

Daniel Dennett

Daniel Dennett of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University and External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute is presenting the seminar, Free Will and the Brain: Some Current Confusions at 12:15 p.m., Monday in the Medium Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute.

Abstract: There has been a recent explosion of writing by neuroscientists and psychologists about how “science shows us” that we don’t have free will.

The problem with this work is that it confuses several quite different issues.

Once we sort it out, we find that there have been in fact some important discoveries Read More

Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak Series presents G. Emlen Hall and Fred Phillps: Reining in the Rio Grande

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on March 17, 2012 - 4:20 am

Authors Speak Series presents G. Emlen Hall and Fred Phillips

Authors of Reining in the Rio Grande: People, Land, and Water

Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:00 PM Upstairs Rotunda Mesa Public Library

“ Reining in the Rio Grande has brought many benefits to those who live in its valley, but the benefits have come at a price. The following chapters…examine the long span of river between its headwaters and where it reaches the borders of Texas and New Mexico, exploring what is gained, what is lost, and what possibilities remain for a desert river

Call for Artists: Naked

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on March 17, 2012 - 4:06 am

Amy Bjarke

FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News

As the season warms up and life starts bursting forth, Fuller Lodge Art Center challenges you to explore your vulnerabilities.

The Art Center will host an exhibit called Naked between from May 18 – June 23. Strip away the mask, expose the hidden, and pare off the extra frills.

Uncover hidden beauty and help us come face to face with the world around us. All media are welcome. If you have questions, give Ken Nebel a call at 662-1635. Download the application at https:////library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103899759177-299/CFA_Naked_form.pdf Read More

Drinking and Driving? Nope, Get on the Bus!

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on March 17, 2012 - 3:17 am

ATOMIC CITY TRANSIT News

Don’t take chances driving on Saturday if you’re doing any St. Patrick’s Day celebrating – ride the bus instead! Atomic City Transit will provide FREE bus service to and from any location in Los Alamos and White Rock on March 17th from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. – just call 661-RIDE (7433) anytime to request a ride. Don’t drink and drive – dial-a-ride!

Visit the Atomic City Transit webpage https:////www.losalamosnm.us/transit/Pages/default.aspx Read More

Posse Lodge Breakfast to Benefit Friends of the Shelter

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on March 17, 2012 - 2:46 am

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News

On Sunday, April 1st, the Posse Lodge Breakfast will benefit the Friends of the Shelter. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your friends and neighbors. All proceeds go to help the animals. You can register early for the Dog Jog which will be held on April 28th. There will also be a doggie kissing booth and mobile adoption event.

When: Sunday, April 1 – 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Where: 650 North Mesa Rd. (near the horse stables)

2012 Dog Jog Update

And The Winner Is…

A big congratulation to Kaylee Rogers for creating the winning design Read More

View Los Alamos Robotics Team Competition Live

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 16, 2012 - 7:18 pm

Click on Education on the top menu to view the competition in real time. Read More

A Quick Weekend Getaway to Taos

Submitted by CSTadmin on March 16, 2012 - 6:06 pm

San Francisco de Asis Church

My wife and I decided we needed to get out of town overnight. We didn't want to spend a lot of time in the car so we decided to head to Taos and hit some of the museums we hadn't seen yet.

We called and got last minute reservations at the Sagebrush Inn, which is a funky historic adobe hotel on the left as you are driving into Taos from the South (a little before the Wal-Mart). We got a last minute room rate of $89 bucks for a suite, which included a nice hot breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash browns and juice/coffee. (Mmmmmm Bacon and such a deal!) Editors Note:

Watch Los Alamos Compete in FIRST Robotics Competition

Submitted by Press Release-DailyPost on March 16, 2012 - 5:39 pm

The team from Los Alamos competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition in Salt Lake City, had a fantastic day yesterday. People at the competetition were shocked to learn they are a rookie team. To watch the matches in real time, click on the link below.