Bandelier Advising of Upcoming Closure May 22 or 23
Jason Lott, Superintendent of Bandelier National Monument, has announced that the main visitor area in Frijoles Canyon will be closed for at least part of the day on either Tuesday, May 22 or Wednesday, May 23.
“We will be having very large pieces of equipment working in the canyon that day to install an interim crossing of the creek,” he said. “We are not certain yet which day, or at what time, this work will happen, but we want to minimize the impacts on our visitors.”
Anyone planning a visit to the park on either of those days should keep an eye on information sources for updated information Read More
Safety & Security Matters Show [Audio]
Safety and Security Matters radio show, hosted by Carol A. Clark and recorded at the KRSN AM 1490 studios in Los Alamos.
April 25, 2012 – FBI Featured on Safety and Security Matters radio show with Carol A. Clark
Feb 29, 2012 – This month's program focuses on the "Every 15 Minute" program highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. Program guests are Los Alamos Police Chief Wayne Torpy and Los Alamos Fire and Police Chaplain Cheryl Ridlon.
Taste Regional Flavors with New Mexico Wine Tours
Ponderosa Landscape. Courtesy/NMWT
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Get a sip of New Mexico with one of the special tours offered by New Mexico Wine Tours. New Mexico is the oldest wine making region in the country, with more than 40 wineries and tasting rooms.
“We often combine wine tasting with scenic tours or recreational events” said Cindy Capelli, owner and operator of New Mexico Wine Tours. “I tailor the tour to what the guests want to do.”
Some dedicated wine tasters choose to visit up to six wineries, while others choose to combine wine tasting at two or three wineries with an afternoon exploring a scenic Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Honors Rep. Jeannette Wallace
By Carol A. Clark
The Building 5 Lecture Hall on the UNM-Los Alamos campus is being named the “Jeannette O. Wallace” Lecture Hall in memory of longtime New Mexico State Representative Jeannette Wallace.
“We are just delighted to be able to honor Representative Wallace in this way,” said UNM-LA Executive Director Cedric Page during an interview Tuesday. “We’ll host a formal dedication ceremony here at the campus in late August or early September and invite the family, community leaders and the public to join us in dedicating the Lecture Hall in her name with Read More
Council Wrestles with Policy Questions
“I think if we put something on the ballot – we have an obligation to the citizens to explain it – both the pros and cons,” Los Alamos County Councilor Michael Wismer said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Two topics dominated discussion at the County Council Work Session held Tueday evening at White Rock Fire Station 3: The general organization of committees that are formed by Council and the County Administrator and the roles of those committees; Council policy on the spending of County resources to desseminate information to the public on major projects Read More
Deer Trap Mesa: May 6, 2012
PAJARITO RAMBLER…
Column by Nina Thayer
Deer Trap Mesa has been our family’s favorite hike for more than 30 years, so there shouldn’t be any surprises, right? Wrong!
Yesterday we set out on the trail that leaves from the very end of Barranca Road on a typically windy Sunday afternoon.
We were greeted immediately by dozens of Beardtongue, the 10- to 15-inch tall stately blue-purple member of the Penstemon group of the Snapdragon Family.
I had not remembered seeing them in past years.
Before we had covered a hundred yards, we spotted large white Read More
Los Alamos Youth Food Project Plows Forward
A major milestone in the development of a community garden by the Los Alamos Youth Food Project has been accomplished. The garden’s field at the Los Alamos Middle School has been leveled. Good fill dirt is being added. Leveling is a key step that is necessary before planter boxes can be built. To find out more about the Los Alamos Youth Food Project, check out our special Focus section.
A plow levels the Los Alamos Youth Food Project garden field at the Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com. Read More
From Nazi Germany to the Manhattan Project: A Love Story
In a chilling story of her parents’ escape from Hitler’s reign of terror, Bettina Hoerlin reveals the depth and breadth of Nazism in pre-war Germany at a reading and signing at Otowi Station Bookstore on Saturday, May 12, at 3 p.m.
Hoerlin’s book, Steps of Courage, is a unique blend of historical and personal facts that documents how her parents overcome obstacles to their romance, one between an Aryan and Jew, and fight the nazification of culture, science and mountaineering. Spurred by a treasure trove of 500 love letters and untapped German archives, Hoerlin weaves together a tale playing Read More
Co-op Rocks!
LOS ALAMOS COOPERATIVE MARKET News
Co-opRocks! is brought to you by the Los Alamos Co-op as part of their outreach program to young adults (high school and college age). The program is intended to provide young adults a venue to express their interests (music, art, theater, etc.) in a fun and safe atmosphere. General Manager, Steve Watts said, “We strive to share our cooperative values through this venue by sourcing local talent and encouraging young adults and the community to come support each other at Co-opRocks!”
The 5 hours will be filled with a variety of activities, which Read More
Special School Board Meeting Scheduled
SCHOOL BOARD News
The School Board has scheduled a work session on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 9 am at UNMLA Building 1, basement classroom for ESL to meet with GED students regarding their high school experience.
The School Board has scheduled a Special School Board meeting for Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater. The only agenda item will be the 2012/2013 Budget. Read More
Choral Society Spring Concert
CHORAL SOCIETY News
Courtesy Photo
The Los Alamos Choral Society will perform their Spring Concert on May 20th at 3:00 at the United Church in Los Alamos. Our Spring concerts are light and fun. Here is an example of the songs being sung: Everythig’s Coming Up Roses, Almost like Being in Love, Amor de me Alma Liebeslieder Walzer,The Nightingale by Tchaikovsky, Life’s Joy by Franz Schubert, Fruhlingsahnung, Op 48 No 1 by Felix Mendelssohn, How to talk to Turtles (A Love Song) by Mary Badarak (our director), Dirait-on by Morten Lauridssen. Read More
Arts in Public Places Board Agenda for May 9th
ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD News
Agenda for Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:00 at Mesa Public Library.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT (This section on the agenda is reserved for questions and comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Speakers will be limited to 4 minutes each.)
III. APP BOARD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes from April 11, 2012
IV. CURRENT PROJECTS
A. Discuss Evaluation and Ranking for Animal Shelter Proposals
B. Updates from APPB members regarding the WR Visitor’s Center Interior (Nebel); Exterior (Cordova) and the re-location Read More
Board of Public Utilities Agenda for Wednesday, May 16th
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES News
Agenda for Wednesday, May 16, 2012 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at 170 Central Park Square in the DPU Conference Room.
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III Chair’s Report
IV. Board Member Reports
V. Manager’s Report
VI. County Administrator’s Report
VII. Council Liaison’s Report
VIII. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
IX. New Business
A. Presentation of the Final Draft Resolution to Endorse the 2030 Challenge for Planning, Adopting, Building and Transportation Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Standards – Richard Dunn Read More
In Her Own Voice: Doña Teresa de Aguilera y Roche Takes on the Spanish Inquisition
About Doña Teresa de AguileraNMDT SPRING RECITAL “The Sky’s the Limit”
NEW MEXICO DANCE THEATER News
New Mexico Dance Theater (NMDT), directed by Susan Baker-Dillingham, presents it’s eighth annual spring recital, “The Sky’s the Limit,” this weekend. “Spring recitals are a chance for each student to shine and perform for their families and friends,” said Baker-Dillingham. “We usually have a theme for our recitals, but this year I wanted to give the faculty free reign in choosing a theme for each of their classes; hence, the sky was the limit.”
This year 209 of the 225 students enrolled at NMDT will perform in dances choreographed by NMDT faculty members Baker-Dillingham, Read More
United Skates Celebrates 50 Years
By Don Casperson
LAHS Senior Appreciation Night. Photo by Don Casperson
FUMC News:
The First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Drive (adjacent to Sullivan Field) has hosted the Friday night skate program called “United Skates” for nearly 50 years now. With many thanks to church historian Alice Carter, we know that the very first United Skates sessions took place Friday, May 11, 1962, not long after the construction of Fellowship Hall was completed.
Legend has it that the church took over the skate program from the YMCA at that time, and inherited all of the old four-wheel Read More
Kiwanis Democratic Candidates Debate [Audio]
Candidates at right of table, Nathan Hjelm, Pete Sheehey, Ken Johnson and Kristin Henderson listen to a question from Kiwanis member and Teen Center Program Director, Michelangelo Lobato (far left).
Pre-Primary forum at the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos New Mexico recorded May 8, 2012. Los Alamos Council Candidates Kristin Henderson, Ken Johnson and Pete Sheehey. Los Alamos County Clerk Candidate Nathan Hjelm. (22 Min.) Kiwanis will host Republican local candidates at their meeting next Tuesday (May 15th).
Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program
The New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) Program — a joint partnership of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories and the state of New Mexico — provides technical assistance from national laboratory scientists and engineers to New Mexico small businesses at no cost. While individual businesses can request assistance at any time, NMSBA annually considers leveraged projects involving multiple businesses with a shared problem that is too large or complex to be solved during an individual project. Leveraged project proposals for 2013 will be accepted from May 4th through
Smokin’
Column by Bonnie J. Gordon
Although I’ve always been a fairly girly girl, I try not to let it stand in the way of enjoying those things usually associated with guys.
I don’t watch sports or play video games, but I have been known to play poker, drink single malt scotch and hang out at the track.
I’ve never felt more like a member of the boys’ club than when I’m smoking a cigar. I stumbled into the pleasures of a good cigar when I set out to buy a gift for a cigar-smoking friend.
This friend lets me hang out on his boat, drink lots of beer and act really silly a few times a year, which greatly enhances my mental Read More
P&Z Hearing on Bandelier Shuttle Facility is Wednesday
P&Z News:
A Planning and Zoning Commission hearing is set for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday May 9 in the Training Room at Pajarito Cliffs Building 1, 101 Camino Entrada, on a request for approval of a site plan for a shuttle service facility for Bandelier National Monument with mobile vendor spots to be located at 40 and 50 Rover Blvd. near the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More