Chris Clark

SFI: ‘The Web Of Life & The Ecological Human’ Sept. 15-16

September 10, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Professor Jennifer Dunne, vice president for Science, Santa Fe Institute

SFI News:

Life has a hidden order.

In two lectures over two nights, ecologist Jennifer Dunne will reveal surprising characteristics shared by ecosystems in radically different environments, comprising different species, and in different time periods.

By highlighting patterns in the architecture of how species, including humans, interact, she reveals new ways to understand the sustainability of ecosystems past, present, and future.

Lecture 1 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Romero Best Predictor In Tuesday Pace Race

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Pace Race walkers and runners take off Tuesday on San Ildefonso Road and Big Rock Loop on North Mesa. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Ted Romero was 12 seconds off his predicted time in the weekly pace race held out on San Ildefonso Road and Big Rock Loop on North Mesa.

Other top predictors were Tamryn Jones with a 23 second differential, 8-year-old Jayson Jones at 24 seconds off, and Jackie Marr with a 27 second difference.

On the 1 mile course the top finisher was Alex Cunningham with a time of 11:12.

The first male was 5 year old Anders Medin at 12:17 with

Pajarito Astronomers Dark Night Sept. 12

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

LAPA News:

The Pajarito Astronomers will be holding a County-Sponsored Dark Night at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park.

Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes, and star gaze.

The planets Mercury, Saturn and its rings, Neptune and Uranus may be visible.

There will be a tour of the summer and fall constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.

The public is invited and encouraged

PEEC Presents Fantastic Fractals Sept. 10

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

PEEC News:

Enjoy a visual journey into the never-ending world of fractals at 7 p.m., tomorrow Sept. 10, at Los Alamos Nature Center.

This program incorporates math, science, art, and nature in a full-dome planetarium show featuring original music, which is suitable for audiences age 3 and up.

Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the nature center and are only $10 for adults and $8 for children.

The breathtaking show starts promptly at 7 PM and seating is limited. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the show.

If tomorrow will not work or one viewing

Dartmouth Study Finds Arctic Mosquitoes Thriving Under Climate Change

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Courtesy/timrettig.com

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE News:

HANOVER, N.H. ― Warming temperatures are causing Arctic mosquitoes to grow faster and emerge earlier, significantly boosting their population and threatening the caribou they feast on, a Dartmouth College study finds.

The study predicts the mosquitoes’ probability of surviving and emerging as adults will increase by more than 50 percent if Arctic temperatures rise 2 °C.

The findings are important because changes in the timing and intensity of their emergence affect their role as swarming pests of people

Public Asked To Help Find Man Who Robbed Northwest Albuquerque Bank

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Suspect who robbed a Washington Federal Bank branch Tuesday in in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for a man who robbed a Washington Federal Bank branch Tuesday, Sept. 8 in northwest Albuquerque.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, approximately 5’7” tall, with a medium build and brown hair.

He wore eyeglasses, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and long pants.

Witnesses said the suspect shortly before 3:43 p.m. entered the bank located at 3761 New Mexico 528 in Cottonwood Corners and

Schoonover Family Shares Need For Donations To Dominica Devastated By Hurricane Erika

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

The Schoonover family. Courtesy photo

SCHOONOVER News:

Last winter our family was fortunate to visit the beautiful island of Dominica, “the nature island” of the Caribbean.

During our time there, not only were we able to appreciate the natural beauty of its forests, waterfalls, boiling lake and coral reefs, but we also met and became acquainted with many of its incredibly welcoming, friendly, hard-working, and knowledgeable inhabitants.

We have visited several foreign countries and nowhere did we feel more welcomed than when we set foot

County DWI Planning Council Meets Thursday

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

COUNTY News:

The DWI Planning Council meets at 8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, in Room 110 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

Agenda:

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of minutes from previous meeting: Aug. 27 (Minutes are available upon request to Kirsten Bell at Kirsten.Bell@lacnm.us or 505.662.8241)

III. Coordinator’s Report

a. Reversion Grant Application

b. MRT Program Update

IV. Council Chair’s Report

V. Business

a. High School Dive-in Movie – Nov. 13

b. Health Fair – Sept. 26

Letter To The Editor: Fire Hazard Mitigated For Veteran

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By ED MCDARIS

Los Alamos

Some dedicated citizens of Los Alamos spent part of their Saturday this past weekend trimming back bushes and trees to mitigate a potential fire hazard identified by the Los Alamos Fire Department.

Legion post 90 and Boy Scout troop 122 had representatives manning clippers and rakes, making quick work of the task.

One truck load of organic waste was hauled to the Eco Station.

A BIG thanks to the Boy Scouts, the American Legion, and even one unnamed county employee, now a veteran can rest easier for another

Little Forest Playschool Fall Fiesta Saturday

September 9, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Courtesy image

LITTLE FOREST News:

Little Forest Playschool is holding its annual Fall Fiesta 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Everyone in the community is invited to join in on the family fun. There will be a dunk tank, bubble pit, bounce houses, alpine slide, goats and ponies, face painting, food, games and prizes.

Food will include hamburgers, hot dogs, kettle corn, cotton candy and a bake sale and cake walk. As part of the fundraising effort, there also will be a silent auction with items such as gift certificates from your favorite local stores and restaurants