New Mexico Federation of Republican Women President Elaine Miller of Albuquerque attended last week’s Republican National Convention in Tampa Fla., as an alternate delegate. She told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the real turning point for her in the convention was listening to the inspirational speech given by Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan. “He said the things that made me feel positive and enthusiastic and I’m ready to get busy helping to get our candidates elected,” she said. Miller poses here with New Mexico businessman Phil Archuleta who spoke at Read More
LeadHer: Los Alamos Launches Sept. 12
LeadHer: Los Alamos News:
LeadHer: Los Alamos is a new, interdenominational Christian women’s group.
The first LeadHer Los Alamos meeting will be 6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Mesa Public Library (Community Rooms upstairs) in Los Alamos.
The purpose of this group is to help women grow spiritually through revelation, inspiration and application.
LeadHer Los Alamos meets twice a month. The first meeting the women get together and watch a video teaching with a theme.
The second meeting, the women participate in a community service project. The September theme is, The Power of Purpose. Read More
Mountain’s Student Newspaper Project Part 13
Editor’s note: This is part 13 of a 15-part series featuring newspapers created by sixth grade students in teacher Michele Altherr’s gifted class at Mountain Elementary School.
This newspaper features the intelligent attributes of the chimpanzee as reported and published by Mountain Elementary School 6th grade student Lena Vinogradova.
United Way Campaign Kick-off is Sept. 12 at LANB
UNWNNM News:
The United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) invites you to the 2013 Campaign kick-off.
The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr.
The Blue Window Bistro is sponsoring this year’s event by providing hors d’oeuvres. The 2013 Campaign co-chairs are Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendant Dr. Gene Schmidt and his wife Wendy.
UWNNM is a grant making organization dedicated to engaging human and financial resources to help meet the needs of our communities.
The campaign kick-off marks the beginning of Read More
White Rock Visitor Center Grand Opening is Sept. 28
Los Alamos County will host a grand opening celebration at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at the site of the newly constructed White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. The event is open to the public and also commemorates the completion of road work along N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
OBITUARY: BOB NUNZ 1939-Sept. 2, 2012
Robert A. Nunz, 73, of White Rock, N.M., passed away peacefully Sept. 2 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Bob was born in New York City March 5, 1939 to Sylvester and Elizabeth Nunz. He is the younger brother of Gregory Nunz, formerly of White Rock, now of Las Vegas, Nev.
Bob was employed as a Probation Officer for the City of New York serving in both Family and Criminal Courts and was promoted to supervisor and then to branch chief for the Borough of the Bronx.
He married Mary Carpenter in 1972. Upon their retirement in 1995, they relocated to White Rock.
Bob
Read More Local Democratic Headquarters is Officially Open
County Councilor David Izraelevitz, center, introduces former council candidate Ken Johnson, left, to his replacement Michael Redondo, who as a hobby, is an extra in movies requiring him to wear his hair and beard long. Johnson resigned from the race last month because he is likely moving out of town. The introduction of Johnson and Redondo was made Sunday as the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County officially opened its new headquarters in downtown Los Alamos with a grand opening celebration. A crowd of Democrats mixed with some Republicans and Independents filled the large space at 140 Central Read More
FSN Announces Programs for this Semester
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network is a private, non-profit organization serving families since 1989 through its Family Resource Center within the Pueblo Complex at 1900 Diamond Dr. The facility is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday with scheduled evening class times available.
This semester, FSN is offering a variety of programs:
“Prevent Suicide: Provide A.I.D.”
Date: Monday, Sept. 10 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Teen Center
Instructor: Elisa Enriquez, MSW, LISW
Cost: Free
Registration: Appreciated, but not required: Online at lafsn.org
Are you worried Read More
Food on the Hill: Apricot Chicken
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe…
Apricot Chicken
4 large chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups of cup up apricots
1 package dry onion soup mix
2 cups of Russian Salad dressing (not creamy)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups of cooked rice
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSlice chicken breasts crosswise about 1/2 inch thick. Heat the oil and butter in a non-stick pan and fry the chicken breast in batches as to not crowd the pan.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comYou just need to sear the
Read More Cupcakes Coming Soon to Ruby K’s Menu
From left, Ruby K’s owner Ruby Alexander with bakers Katherine Johnson and Beth Bowman. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
By Mandy Marksteiner
Ruby K’s Bagel Café has been a part of Beth Bowman’s routine for the past seven years. Every Wednesday, after working out with friends, they all go to Ruby K’s for bagels.
She has recently joined the staff as a baker.
Bowman, along with Katherine Johnson (another Ruby K’s employee), is test baking to come up with a new line of cupcakes.
Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
They initially plan to introduce several basic flavors.
“The flavors will evolve,” Bowman Read More