A Bomb in Plain Sight
Thomas C. Reed, former Secretary of the Air Force under presidents Ford and Carter, and co-author with Danny Reed of The Nuclear Express, returns to Los Alamos to sign his first novel,The Tehran Triangle.
Thomas C. Reed
The author will be at Otowi Station Bookstore at 6 p.m., Wednesday April 11 to sign and share refreshments and conversation with readers.
While taking a trip through New Mexico three years ago, Reed noticed the Santa Fe railroad ran past the first nuclear test site, Trinity.
“How logical, I thought, for the Iranians to simply build another Hiroshima-type A-bomb in El Paso, ship Read More
TK Thompson is in an Artistic Groove
Photographer TK Thompson. Courtesy Photo
By Mandy Marksteiner
“I like jazz,” said TK Thompson, a photographer who will be showing his work in the Springtime Art Show at Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery April 20 to June 1. “Jazz musicians are free spirits. They’re letting it all hang out. They take risks. I’ve played music all my life. I know what it feels like to be in the groove. It’s magical. When you’re expressing emotions with your music, you can feel it in your gut. That’s why I do art and music.”
Thompson admits that it’s hard to “let it flow,” because, as responsible adults, we’re trained to suppress Read More
Last Week’s Top Book Picks @ Otowi Station
Bestsellers at Otowi Station Bookstore the week of March 27-April 2:- Frankenstein, Mary Shelley
- The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck
- Wonder, R. J. Palacio
- Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, Sijie Dai
- The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
- The Making of the Atomic Bomb, Richard Rhodes
- 109 East Palace, Jennet Conant
- Property, Valerie Martin
- Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins
- Mockingjay, Suzanne CollinsTop Book Picks
Public Invited to Chapter 16 Q&A Session
County News:
Residents and business owners in Los Alamos and White Rock are encouraged to attend an informal Q&A session with Acting Community Development Director Steve Brugger at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 in Council Chambers at 20th Street and Central Avenue.
The Q&A session is regarding proposed changes to Chapter 16 of the County Code.
Chapter 16 is more commonly known as the County’s Development Code.
Suggested changes include implementation of a Special Plan District.
Other changes are being proposed to clarify the planning review and permitting process.
County Code Read More
Board of Public Utilities Meeting Schedule
DPU News:
Smell Gas? Call 662-8333 (M-F) or 662-8222 (after hours)
The Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to meet on the following dates and times:
BPU Regular Meeting
(Note the change in meeting date from the regular thrid Wednesday of the month to Thursday, April 19)
- 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 170 Central Park Square – DPU Conference Room
BPU Special Meeting – Closed Session
(To discuss limited personnel matters)
- Noon, Monday, April 30, 170 Central Park Square – DPU Conference Room
Heavy Lifting on N.M. 4
With assistance from a crane, workers prepare to erect a new traffic signal near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard Wednesday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Fourth Graders Choose LA County Species
PEEC News:
Woodhouse’s Toad has been nominated by some fourth graders to be the Los Alamos County amphibian. This one lives at PEEC. Photo by Jennifer Macke
The Los Alamos Public Schools elementary librarians and fourth graders, with help from PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center) have been working on a project to research and choose their favorite species for Los Alamos County.
Librarians Beverly Baker, Marilyn Branton, Julie Goen, and Jeffrey Lloyd have guided their fourth grade students in small groups in researching local mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, Read More
Driveway Temporarily Closed Near Fuller Lodge
LA Summer Concert Series – Not Quite Complete
Editor’s Note: The official “Los Alamos Concert Series” schedule (presented by the County of Los Alamos and coordinated / managed by Russ Gordon) is not available on-line as of April 9th. When it becomes available we will link to the official concert series website. The official concert site is found at: https:////www.gordonssummerconcerts.com/. Below you will find the currently available series information….
Russ Gordon and crew are still finalizing sponsors & venues for some of this summer’s series.
This is the 23rd year for this extremely popular Read More
Hilltopper Softball Downs Capital 16-0 in Five Innings
Danci Smith gets batting. Photo by Alan Kirk
Emilee Jones pitches shutout win. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alyssa Mojica crosses home plate after homerun hit. Photo by Alan Kirk
Topper fans enjoy nice weather at softball game in White Rock. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Deer Gather Near Truck Route
This herd of mule deer gathered along side the truck route by the former landfill at about 5 p.m. today as commuters from los Alamos National Laboratory drove by. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
County Administrator Works to Fill Acting Positions
County Administrator Harry Burgess stands in his downtown office near photographs taken by his grandfather. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
The process to fill acting positions at the director level throughout the County is well underway.
County Administrator Harry Burgess described the hring process during an interview at his office Thursday.
“I decided to advertise these positions and that did not reflect on the individuals currently holding the positions. I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to apply … there may be hidden talent,” Burgess said. “It’s Read More
LAHS JROTC Navy Team Places 4th at Championships
The Los Alamos Precision Rifle team comprised of Los Alamos High School studentscompeted in the All-Service JROTC Championships March 24-25 in Anniston, Ala. This championship brought together the top five teams representing the Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force teams from the entire country. As current Navy champion team, the Los Alamos Navy JROTC Team, from left, John Gibson, Tessa Snyder, Jodi Cull-Host and Cory Aslin. They continued as the top Navy team and finished fourth overall in the competition. Cull-Host finished third individually in the two-day competition and received the Read More
Three School Board Meetings Scheduled Next Week
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled a Special Meeting for 11 a.m. Monday, April 9 at 2075 Trinity Dr., Suite V to hear a presentation by Dr. Peter Goldschmidt from the Public Education Department on the A-F school grading system.
The Los Alamos School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
The Los Alamos School Board also is meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Coffee Booth to review board policies.
These meetings are open to the public. Read More
College Advisory Board to Review GO Bond
UNM-LA News:
UNM- Los Alamos Advisory Board is set to meet at 5:30 p.m., April 9 in the college lecture hall.
The board is scheduled to discuss the General Obligation (GO) Bond Election for November as well as UNM-LA student housing.
Presentations are scheduled for Paul Terp and Myron Koop on the ETEBA Scholarship.
The board will recognize the Robotics Team #4153 “Project-Y” for its recent competition in Utah.
Staff presentations include the UNM-LA Budget for FY13.
This meeting is open to the public. Read More
An Opportunity for a Great Conversation
Dear Editor,
How long has it been since you shared a great conversation over savory hors d’oeuvres and luscious deserts?
How often do you have the chance to talk informally to some of our community’s most knowledgeable and creative people?
On April 22 you can join us in supporting the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation in their “Great Conversations” fundraiser.
My wife, Emily, and I have participated in the past and find it a most enjoyable and rewarding way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon while donating to an organization that does so much to enhance our students’ learning Read More
‘Rhythm and Rhyme’ Springs to Life Friday
High Desert Blush by Lanna Keller. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
The dancer is constructed out of old records painted in a kaleidoscope pattern. A slight touch to her circular hips sets her dancing. As the sculpture sways to a rhythm all of its own, the theme of the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s newest show, “Rhythm and Rhyme” also seems to spring to life.
The whole show, Art Center Director Ken Nebel said, “is inspired by poetry, in one way, shape or form.”
Artists produced work inspired from poetry in writing, music or life experience.
“It’s a huge variety in where they’re Read More
County Notice of Possible Council Quorum
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend interviews of candiates for county attorney from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 13 in Council Chambers.
A quorum may be present, however no council action will be taken. Read More
Gallery of Snow Photos from April Storm
The “Touch the Sky” sculpture at Ashley Pond is pleading with the heavens to stop the white stuff. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
https://ladailypost.comcontent/gallery-snow-photos Read More
LAAC’s Brown Bag Series Presents ‘Petra and the Jay’ Wednesday
LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council is presenting for its April 4 Brown Bag Series, “Petra and the Jay” excerpts from the original sci-fi musical book and lyrics by Cary Neeper, music by Alice B. Kellogg, directed by Alicia Solomon.
Always free, always entertaining, take a lunch break at the Brown Bag Performance series in Fuller Lodge.
The full opera will be presented April 13 and 14 at Crossroads Bible Church.
Program:
#2 – Person to Person (Petra, Darrok & Alice)
Rose Click, Dale Arnink, Sheila Schiferl
#4 – We’re Here to Celebrate
(Darrok & Alice, Lillan & Ellmar, Geriton, Human Read More