Chris Clark

Unique Places LLC Forms GIS And Design Group

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

BUSINESS News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Unique Places LLC, based in New Mexico and North Carolina, recently formed a wholly owned subsidiary in New Mexico named Unique Places GIS & Design.

The new GIS and design group will provide highly specialized GIS consulting, custom map production and other design services to better serve existing and potential clients from across the country. The new group will primarily focus on GIS services related to natural resource issues, but will also service other client segments including human and community services,

Bathtub Row Brewing Grand Opening May 29-30

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

BRB News:

Bathtub Row is brewing up community in Los Alamos with the grand opening of the town’s first craft brewery.

Three years ago, a collective vision by community members to create an atmosphere similar to a neighborhood English pub has transformed into a full-fledged cooperative –– only the fourth such co-op in the nation.

Grand opening festivities will commence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Friday, May 29, and continue that evening with music, food and new beer releases. Celebration activities will continue 3-9 p.m. Saturday, May 30.

Letter To The Editor: Only You Can Control Your Personal Carbon Footprint

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By E. JACOB

Los Alamos

Here! Here! T.J. Taub, does anybody who is in favor of plastic bags know how many MILLIONS of gallons of petroleum it takes to produce these plastic bags
every year?

Each and everyone of us plays an important part in how we interact with our environment here and now to protect our wildlife and our planet from further damage. It’s totally self centered and naive to think that we can’t make a difference.

YOU, and only YOU can control your personal carbon footprint.

Legislation Introduced To Build Cuba’s Digital Economy

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., Dick Durbin, D-Ill. and Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would enable U.S. telecommunications and Internet companies to provide their services and devices in Cuba.

Cuba is one of the least wired countries in the western hemisphere, leaving many Cubans unable to access the Internet for things like business development, political discourse and personal communications.

Smartphones also are unusable in Cuba, and the few Cubans who do have access to

Letter To The Editor: ‘Thank You Alan Wadlinger’

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By DEBBIE MORLEY

Los Alamos

Thank you Alan Wadlinger for the timely letter regarding White Rock Visitors Center. In its present configuration, I agree this beautiful tourist facility says ‘NO’ to Los Alamos, loud and clear.

The first big issue is that the facility is expensive:

$100,000 annual fee paid by Los Alamos County to LACDC to run WRVC; and
$150,000 paid by Los Alamos County for ‘free shuttles’ to take visitors to Bandelier.

That is a quarter of a million dollars spent to efficiently shuttle people out of town.

The second issue is that

IIE Announces 160 Study Abroad Scholarships

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

IIE News:

NEW YORK — Leading up to its centennial celebration in 2019 and building on its nearly 100-year commitment to study abroad, the Institute of International Education launched Generation Study Abroad® in 2014 to double the number of students who study abroad each year.

With less than 10 percent of American college students studying abroad, IIE is taking action to enable more U.S. students, especially those who are typically underrepresented in U.S. study abroad, to participate in an academic, internship, or service-learning

Manhattan Project National Historical Park Advisory Committee Meets May 26

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

LAC News:

The next meeting of the newly established Manhattan Project National Historical Park Advisory Committee is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at Municipal Building Room 330.

The public is welcome to attend meetings of the committee. The committee has not yet determined a regular meeting time, date and location.

The purpose of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Committee is to identify and review the various issues that must be addressed in order to prepare Los Alamos County for the opening of the Park. The Committee’s charge is to advise the

Sign Up For YMCA Earth Service Corps This Summer

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

YMCA News:

YMCA Earth Service Corps is an innovative service-learning Summer program that gives middle school youth the opportunity to develop leadership skills and create a more sustainable future.

Committed youth, YMCA staff, and adult volunteers work together to plan and carry out service learning projects that promote positive environmental and social change. Youth develop as leaders, learn about the environment, get involved with their communities and, most importantly, LEARN BY DOING!

Participating in YESC is a unique opportunity for youth and adults

Jemez Mountain Trail Races Take Place May 23

May 23, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Runners on Canada Bonita Trail at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Andrew Thien

Jemez Mountain trail race flags. Photo by Andrew Thien

JMTR News:

The Jemez Mountain Trail Races take place this Saturday, May 23.

These are a wonderful community event that starts and finishes at the Posse Lodge and take full advantage of our beautiful mountain running trails.

The event includes a half marathon, 50 kilometer and 50 mile race. More than 600 runners have registered, with 400 from out of town. The Perimeter Trail in particular will be quite busy in the early

Prevention Is Key To Fire-Safe Memorial Day Weekend

May 22, 2015 by Submitted by Chris Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest would like to remind the public that despite all the recent moisture, the potential for wildfires is always present.

At this time there are no fire restrictions on the forest; however, visitors are encouraged to be fire safe. It does not take much time for weather conditions and fuel moisture levels to change and increase the risk of wildfires. When building a campfire be sure to keep safety in mind before, during and after you light it.

To help minimize the risk of wildfires, please consider