LAHS Staff Spotlight: NJROTC’s Chief Aron Ayers
NJROTC Chief Aron Ayers
By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post
We all know how small towns work in the South, where everybody knows everybody. You might get one or two people to come around to that old run-down family-owned store and buy some sweet tea that only your grandma knows how to make. Well, a small town you might consider heading down to is Grenada, Miss., – the original home of Chief Aron Ayers – well known at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) as an instructor of the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program. His is an inspiring story.
“It was a peaceful town where Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society: ‘What’s Up’ For April
‘A 7-foot vertical banner to gauge how close we are to opening the Oppenheimer House!’ Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society Shares “What’s Up” for April:
- A 7-foot vertical banner to gauge how close we are to opening the Oppenheimer House!
This large goal tracker in front of the house will allow people to see how far we’ve come to meeting our goal.
Help us fill this martini glass!
Smaller versions of this goal tracker and its progress will appear around town to show how far we’ve come, reflecting how soon we can open and tour the house whose occupant filled martini Read More
Chamber: Los Alamos Spring Job Fair At UNM-LA Today!
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Blue Corn Atole
Video on how to prepare blue corn atole. Video by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Blue corn was already widely used by Native Americans before the Spanish arrived in New Mexico in the 1500s and was traded by the Hopi all along the Rio Grande. It is clear that they recognized its valuable attributes early on and may hint at why it is revered and still used for ceremonial purposes in the pueblos. Besides its beautiful color, blue corn is much easier to digest because it has less starch and more protein than its yellow counterpart. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory Read More
Daily Postcard: Spring Blossoms Brighten Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Trees begin to bud and blossom as seen Tuesday in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Catch Of The Week: Backdoor Nearly Hits Linux
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
What is “open source software”? Basically it is software with a source code anyone can inspect, modify and enhance. Open source is a great way to make your code available to everyone, and a good way to enhance and improve the services it provides.
Linux is one of the most well-known kinds of open source software, used by about 42% of the world. There are many distributions, or “distros” of Linux, such as Red Hat, Debian, Kali, and many more.
In addition to the source code for the actual Linux OS, the source code for many utilities used by Linux Read More
Project Oppenheimer Receives Historical Society Of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award
COUNTY News:
Project Oppenheimer has been awarded the Historical Society of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award.
The efforts of Team Oppie, the core Project Oppenheimer Team, and the Los Alamos Community are responsible for this honor.
Notice of the Award:
On behalf of the Historical Society of New Mexico Awards Committee, I am pleased to inform you that Project Oppenheimer has been selected to receive the HSNM Dorothy Woodward Award. This award recognizes significant work in the advancement of education in New Mexico history. The awards committee was impressed with the way the Los Alamos community, Read More
SALA Presents Community Engagement & Entertainment
SALA News:
SALA Event Center has announced a lineup of engaging and entertaining events for the local community this week. From educational workshops to family movie nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Thursday, April 4, promises to be a day filled with excitement and community spirit. The LAHS Mountain Bike and Ecoclub Community Event, featuring “The Engine Inside,” will kick off at 5:30 p.m. This event serves as a fundraiser, supporting important environmental initiatives while fostering a sense of togetherness within the community.
Additionally, Thursday, April Read More
Canes & Canines Support Group To Meet April 10
Canes & Canines News:
The Canes & Canines Visually Impaired Support Group is scheduled to meet 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row.
The topic for this meeting is “It’s all about those Apps” and the meeting is open to all who are interested in attending.
For more information, contact Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Denise Gutierrez At LASCU
On the job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Head Member Services Representative (MSR) Denise Gutierrez. She has been with Los Alamos Schools Credit Union for two and a half years. ‘I enjoy the members, some of them are hilarious,’ Gutierrez said in speaking about what she likes most about her job. To learn more about the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
Loma Linda Road Improvements Project Restarts April 8
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. to resume work on the Loma Linda Roadway Improvements project on La Mirada Circle, La Tierra Road and Loma Linda Drive in the Loma Linda neighborhood.
The contractor will return from the winter suspension to complete the project, which is scheduled for June 2024.
Work will include removal of existing roadway material and the replacement of a new asphalt surface. This work will start Monday April 8, on Loma Linda Drive then proceed to La Tierra Road and La Mirada Circle.
Additional concrete work Read More
‘The Little Holocaust Video That Could’ … 24 Years Later
‘The little Holocaust video that could’ is being released worldwide. Courtesy/Jim Terr
Holocaust News:
Twenty four years after it was produced in the year 2000 with a small budget from several foundation and private grants, a one-hour video of interviews of New Mexico survivors of the Holocaust is being released worldwide, with a new introduction and with the benefit of internet viewing and download.
View the video here.
“We Were There: Seven Survivors of the Holocaust” was produced by Las Vegas, N.M. producer Jim Terr, then living in Santa Fe. Under a grant from World Voices Media of Santa Monica, Read More
Newnam Top Predictor In Opening Of 50th Season Of Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race Series April 2, 2024
Ahhhhh the sheer joy of running as the 50th season of the Atomic City Road Runners pace race series opened April 2! Courtesy/ACRR
The 50th anniversary of the Atomic City Road Runners pace race series opened April 2. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Brian Newnam was the best predictor in the opening of the 50th season of the Atomic City Road Runners’ (ACRR) pace race series at 6 seconds off his predicted time on the Canyon Rim Trail.
Other accurate predictors:
- Felix Candia with a 17 second differential;
- Warren Scoggins at 13 seconds off;
- Lynn Bjorklund recording a 33 second difference as well as the first
New Art In The Cafe At Los Alamos Co+op Market
Works by fiber artist Zandra Hall are on display in the cafe at the Co+op Market. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Co+op Market News:
The Los Alamos Co+op Market announces new art in the cafe at 95 Entrada Drive.
Works by fiber artist Zandra Hall are on display now.
Her weavings, shawls and bags are all made from recycled materials and available to view or purchase through the end of May. Read More
Beso Jewels At Village Arts On DP Road April 5-6
Lab Grown Diamond Earrings, 2CTW set in 14k gold. Courtesy photo
Beso Jewels News:
April’s birthstone is diamond. The name derives from the Greek ‘adamas’ which means unbreakable and so is thought to make the wearer invincible.
Beso Jewels will be set up shop at Village Arts:
- 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Friday, April 5; and
- 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, April 6.
If you have any special jewelry requests or questions, your phone call or email is always welcome. Layaway is available.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and
Coming To New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary ‘Off-Center: New Mexico Art, 1970-2000’
Jerry R. West, Prairie Homestead with Approaching Cosmic Storm, 1989, oil on canvas, 71 × 75 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Gift of Ray Graham, 1991 (1991.54.1). © Jerry R. West. Photo by Blair Clark
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Prepare to be transported through the kaleidoscopic landscape of New Mexico’s artistic evolution as the New Mexico Museum of Art presents a landmark exhibition, Off-Center: New Mexico Art, 1970-2000. Delving into the transformative three decades that shaped the state’s artistic identity, this captivating showcase promises to be a testament to the magnetic Read More
Daily Postcard: Wintery Scene Viewed From Mesa Library
Daily Postcard: Wintery scene viewed Tuesday from Mesa Public Library. Photo by Geula Gross Read More
LAHS Sophomore Celeste El-Darazi Selected To Perform As Guest Harpist For Farmington High School Orchestra
LAHS sophomore Celeste El-Darazi during a concert in early March with the Farmington High School orchestra. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Celeste El-Darazi, a sophomore at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and a harpist with the LAHS Symphonic Strings, was recently selected to play with the Farmington High School orchestra during a concert in early March.
Monica Leaming, director of the Farmington High School orchestra, noticed El-Darazi during her involvement with the Northern New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Symphony Orchestra rehearsals.
“She played so professionally Read More
Saturday’s Dog Jog Pre-Registration Ends With Special Offer
Mojo, who is looking for his forever home, will be at the Friends of the Shelter and Companion Animals Dog Jog pre-registration event at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sugar and Cream. Courtesy/FOSCA
COMMUNITY News:
Early registration for the Los Alamos Dog Jog ends this week, but there is a special offer for participants.
The Dog Jog organizer, Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA), will be at Sugar & Cream 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to accept early registration forms. Not only will participants get the early registration discounted rate (save $5), but if people register in-person they will Read More
LAPS: The Role Of Dean Of Students
LAMS Dean of Students Colby Holland
LAPS News:
According to the New Mexico Public Education Department, across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days for any reason—can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects, and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.
The state reported a 39.22% chronic absenteeism rate for the 2022-2023 school year. For Los Alamos Public Schools, the rate is 18.85%. Research shows that attendance Read More
