Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Direcor Heather McClenahan speaking Tuesday at the Rotary Club meeting where she is describing the plans and preparations for the development of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Tenn., and the Tri-Cities area of Washington state. She also explained the changes being made locally at the Historical Society Museum—the Manhattan Project era guest cottage—which is now being remodeled. The museum has temporarily re-located next door to the Los Alamos Teen Center on the east side of Ashley Pond Park. Read More
Heinrich: Nominees To U.S. Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Martin HeinrichU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., announced Tuesday his nominees to the United States Service Academies including Seung Heon Kim of Los Alamos High School.
A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – the Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates
AFTNM On Governor’s State Of State Address
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“For the sixth year, New Mexico educators heard the same policy proposals, and like the past six years, the Governor has only provided proposals that would lessen the quality of public education in New Mexico.
“According to our Governor, anyone who opposes her reforms are ‘status quo’ champions of ‘mediocrity,’ but thousands of hard working New Mexico educators do consider ourselves champions
Los Alamos Police Blotter Jan. 13 To Jan. 19, 2016
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
MATTHEW MURILLOJan. 13 at 8:39 a.m. / Police arrested Matthew Murillo, 22, of Los Alamos on N.M. 4 on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Jan. 13 at 1:47 p.m. / A Los Alamos man reported being the victim of larceny. The estimated loss is less than $250.
ZACHARY KELLER
Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. / Police arrested Zachary Keller, 27, of Los Alamos on an
‘Earthshaking’ Science On Tap Jan. 21 At UnQuarked
LACD News:Does one big earthquake lead to another?
While large earthquakes have occurred throughout the Earth’s history, their number has dramatically increased in the last ten to fifteen years. What is it that makes the earth move under our feet? How is it that earthquakes can cause other earthquakes? Can human activities, such as “fracking,” also trigger earthquakes?
Paul Johnson with the Lab’s Geophysics group will help explore this topic at the next Science On Tap, at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park
LAFD Hosts Dr. David Griffin’s Leadership Talk
Dr. David Griffin, Ed. D discusses Organizational Learning during an educational seminar on leadership hosted by the Los Alamos Fire Department Tuesday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters and community members attend Tuesday’s leadership seminar by Dr. David Griffin at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comJames Pre-files Legislation To Allow Adjunct Teachers
STATE News:SANTA FE ― Thursday Jan. 14, Rep. Conrad James pre-filed legislation, HB 145, which would allow professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree to teach part-time in New Mexico without having to go back to school and receive their teaching degree.
The proposal would make it easier for knowledgeable industry professionals to teach and invest in New Mexico students. It would also help with recruitment of qualified instructors for seventh through twelfth grades.
“This bill would help us recruit more teachers who are qualified and already have the
Summit Garden Club Meets Feb. 1
SGC News:The Summit Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, at the home of Susan Larocque, 479 Ridgecrest Ave. in White Rock.
The public is invited to attend any Summit Club meeting and program, and stay to enjoy refreshments and conversation. In addition to the business meeting, the February meeting will work on the details of the District Garden Club meeting, which is being hosted by the Summit Garden Club Wednesday, March 23 in Los Alamos.
The Summit Garden Club is a member of the New Mexico and National Garden clubs. The mission of
Mesa Readers Welcoming New Members
COMMUNITY News:Mesa Readers, a reading group that has evolved from the Great Books Study Group, is welcoming new members.
Mesa Readers elect to review group-selected themes. The upcoming choice is contemporary Irish authors. Mesa Readers meets 1- 3 p.m., on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, in the Mesa Public Library meeting rooms. The Jan. 26 meeting will review author Anne Enright’s The Gathering.
Call Mary Cernicek at 505.670.7001, for additional information.
Read More Medieval To Metal: Art & Evolution Of Guitar Feb. 5
ART News:SANTA FE — Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar opens at the New Mexico Museum of Art with a free public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5.
The exhibition examines the craftsmanship, design, and history of this popular musical instrument.
Medieval to Metal is a companion exhibition to two others opening the same evening at the New Mexico Museum of Art, First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare and Stage, Setting, Mood: Theatricality in the Visual Arts. Together, these three