Springtime 2012: 50 Hikes in the Los Alamos Area
COUNTY News:
Many years ago, Frances Arnold, Carol Carlson and Maxine Ellis created a 50 Hikes trail list for friends who wanted to explore our beautiful mesas, canyons, and mountains. The Santa Fe National Forest later adopted the list as a convenience for visitors.
Despite subsequent publication of a number of hiking books for the area, the list still serves its purpose as a quick introduction to the east side of the Jemez Mountains. As years go by, changing conditions require that the list be revised periodically.
This edition of 2012, updated by Dorothy Hoard and Craig Martin, Read More
Stacio – Pet of the Week
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home! Others are currently off-campus in loving foster homes.
Be sure to visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, where you can get more information about volunteering, adopting, and donating. Also check out our Petfinder page for pictures and to learn more about all of our adoptable pets.
https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html
Stacio is the Friends of the Shelter’s Pet of the Week
Stacio is a German Read More
Upcoming Kiwanis Programs and Events
May 8 – The Democrats running for Los Alamos County offices in the June 5 Primary Election will be invited to speak.
May 15 –
Montoya is Top Predictor in North Mesa Pace Race
Theresa Montoya was the top predictor with a 15 second differential in this past Tuesday night’s pace race held out on North Mesa on the trail by Brewer Arena next to the horse stables. Other top predictors included Ted Romero at 17 seconds off, Tom Sandford coming in at 20 seconds from his stated time, and Bob Edgar having a 32 second difference.Historic Homestead Markers Tour Event is May 18
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY NOTICE:
FRIDAY – MAY 18
Romero Cabin 2-2:30 p.m.
Reception 2:30-3 p.m. at Fuller Lodge
Members of the Los Alamos County Council May Attend the
HISTORIC HOMESTEAD MARKERS TOUR EVENT
CELEBRATING THE COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION OF THE MARKERS and START OF NEW DRIVING and BIKING TOUR
Sponsored by: County Council in cooperation with Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Advisory Board and the Historical Society
No Council Action Will Be Taken
A Quorum May Be Present
The Public Is Invited To Attend
PEEC‘s Summer Adventure Program Offers Financial Aid
PEEC News:
A birdwatching trip. Courtesy/PEEC
This summer parents can enroll their fourth through sixth graders on an outdoor adventure with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Nature Center.
Youth can explore the Rio Grande, June 4-8 or the Valles Caldera June 11-15.
PEEC has established two scholarship programs for children of families with incomes that might limit their ability to participate:
- Income-based Full Scholarship
- Public Service Partial Scholarship for the children of policemen, firefighters and public school employees
For details, visit https:////www.pajaritoeec.org/programs/summer_camp.php Read More
Next Big Idea Coming Downtown Sept. 14-15
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
A useful robot showed its stuff during last year’s Next Big Idea event. Courtesy photo
What is it that differentiates Los Alamos from other communities?
It is a place of big, world changing ideas.The Next Big Idea: A Festival of Discovery, Invention, and Innovation is an annual signature event that highlights Los Alamos’ unique creative heritage while providing an opportunity for inspiring young people from throughout the state about possible futures in science, technology,engineering, math, and innovation.
The Next Big Idea is brought to you by Los Alamos
Annual 8th Grade Athletic Night Set For May 22
The Los Alamos Athletic Department is holdong its 8th grade Athletic Night at 6 p.m., Tuesday May 22 in the Smith Auditorium.
The LAHS Athletic Department asks anyone with a son or daughter who will be in the 9th grade as of the 2012-13 school year to attend the meeting.
The meeting will begin with general information and then each of the coaches of the LAHS sports teams will have a table in the high school lobby for parents to visit.
The coaches will answer questions about the upcoming school year, summer questions, etc.
Refer to the LAHS website for additional information: Read More
Energy Community Alliance Members Tour B Reactor
The local contingent of community, business and civic leaders visiting Richland, Wash., this week as part of the Energy Alliance Committee conferance discussing the possible inclusion of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford as a unit in the national park system had an opportunity to tour the B Reactor at Hanford today. Photo by Kevin Holsapple
The B Reactor is one of the most historic buildings at Hanford. It was given the code name, “105-B” during World War II. The B Reactor was the world’s first, full-scale nuclear reactor and produced the plutonium used in the “Fat Man” bomb dropped Read More
Local Events Occurring Tonight and Tomorrow
Clark & Kendall will have the “Weekend Preview” Audio Webcast available tomorrow evening.
Events taking place tonight and tomorrow include:
Tonight & Friday, April 27 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Blood Drive –
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. First Baptist Church hall, 2200 Diamond Dr., – Call United Blood Services @ (505) 246-1457 to schedule an appointment, or log onto www.unitedbloodservices.org. Bring photo ID and donor card. Free Cholesterol testing with every donation.
Wed.-Sat., April 25, 26, 27 and 28 Rags: The Musical
7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium
The Los Read More
‘Great Conversations’ Filled Los Alamos High School
Executive Director Joanna Gillespie of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation thanks all of the participants, sponsors and community members who participated in this year’s “Great Conversations” fundraising event. The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation leverages time, talent and funds to promote innovative learning for the local schools and last Sunday was no exeption. Its annual “Great Conversations” was packed with people interested in supporting the schools as well as learning something interesting and new from a broad spectrum of Fuller Lodge Gets New Sidewalk
Workers guide cement pouring from a truck onto a new sidewalk formation in front of Fuller Lodge Tuesday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A worker signals the truck driver to shut off the spicket and give them time to spread the cement piled at their feet. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAFD Assists Resident in Need of Medical Help
Los Alamos Firefighters are called out on medical emergencies at all times of the day and night throughout White Rock and Los Alamos. Early this morning, firefighters and paramedics responded to a call to help a person feeling unwell on Aster Street near Yarrow in White Rock. Fire officials said the ailment did not appear life threatening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily/post.com Read More
Los Alamos Community Winds Collaborates with Los Niños de Santa Fe
By Mandy Marksteiner
Los Nños de Santa Fe. Courtesy Photo
Los Alamos Community Winds will present “Cinco de Mayo – Celebrating a Century of the Music and Dance of Mexico and New Mexico,” at 7 p.m., Saturday May 5, at Crossroads Bible Church.
Los Nños de Santa Fe will perform traditional Mexican dances, directed and choreographed by Antonina Valdez Romp, on three pieces (Danzón no. 2 by Arturo Marquez, Huapango by José Pablo Moncayo, and La Bamba de Vera Cruz by Terig Tucci).
Los Niños de Santa Fe (LNSF) is a local program dedicated to preserving traditional dances of Mexico.
Romp, a native Read More
Friends of the Shelter Dog Jog is Saturday
YMCA Scholarships Fund Camp, Health – Support Drive Targets $23,000
FAMILY YMCA News
In 2011, three people a week requested financial assistance at The Family YMCA so their children could participate in after school, or camp, or so they could participate in healthy programs.
In the end, 148 people were awarded more than $75,000 in assistance.
The Y is running its annual Strong Kids Campaign, a fundraising drive to support these scholarships.
“Of these 148 people, 74 were kids in our camp or afterschool program,” said volunteer campaign chair Emily McGay, “these 74 kids require seven staff. While the Y is a nonprofit, it can’t bare this cost alone, and it doesn’t Read More
Local Contingent Joins Manhattan National Park Conference in Richland, Wash.
A contingent of community, business and civic leaders arrived in Richland, Wash., today to confer on the possible inclusion of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford as a unit in the national park system. Participants belong to the Energy Community Alliance and were treated to a local Richland theater group’s performance of the historical skit “Tale of Three Cities” at the conference opening event. The National Park Service, through the Department of the Interior, and in collaboration with the Department of Energy, was directed by Congress to study several Manhattan Read More
Hilltopper Softball Comes from Behind to Beat Kirtland Central 5-4 with 7th Inning Rally!
Monika Teter coninues solid pitching performance. Photo by Alan Kirk
Micaela Christensen slides in to score. Photo by Alan Kirk
Play at First. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristin Christensen hits single driving in run. Photo by Alan Kirk
Ari Larkin slides into 3rd. Photo by Alan Kirk
Micaela Christensen hit double. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr starts 7th inning rally with double. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk puts ball in play in 7th inning to drive in final run. Photo by Alan KirkStimulating the Sustainability Discussion
Column by Tom Nagawiecki
The lights dim. The bass beat is thumping. The spotlight flashes to life and the announcer roars “Here is the starting lineup for your Environmental Sustainability Board.
Serving as Board Chair is White Rock resident Liza Ermeling.
Assisting as Vice-Chair is Stephen Tenbrink.
Rounding out the Board lineup are Larry Warner, Brooke Davis, Walter Tuzel, Steve Boerigter and Don Machen.”
Okay, so the Environmental Sustainability Board members may not be as famous as the starting five of your favorite sports team but we want to change that, at Read More
Trees Now Line White Rock Roadway
N.M. 4 along several blocks through White Rock is now lined with trees. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A new sidewalk winds along the N.M. 4 area from Rover Boulevard as well. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com