Staff Report

OBITUARY: Elizabeth Caughran June 5, 1938 – July 18, 2012

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Elizabeth Anne Thomson Caughran, an extraordinary woman, was born June 5, 1938, in Glasgow, Scotland; she died July 18, 2012, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

The daughter of Samuel and Alice Thomson, Anne had an adventurer’s spirit, leading her from the Honors Masters Program at the University of Glasgow to Kentucky in the 1960s for advanced studies; back to Scotland, where she met her husband Ken Caughran (a USAF pilot) at Prestwick; and to their deployment in Tripoli, Libya.

They returned to the States in 1965 and settled in Texas for a different sort of adventure and on to Los Alamos in the 1980s. After Read More

“Report from Santa Fe” Airs on Sundays

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At 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 22, Report from Santa Fe will air on PBS Channel 5.1.

THIS  WEEK:  COLONEL ANN WRIGHT, U.S. Army /  U.S. State Department, Retired

  • Awarded: State Department Award for Heroism, 1997
  • Author: “Dissent: Voices of Conscience, Government Insiders Speak Out Against the War in Iraq”
  • Helped Oversee The Reopening of the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan in 2001
  • Feels The Biggest Military Cover-Up In U.S. History is The Abuse of Women Soldiers

“A woman who signs up to protect her country is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire,” Read More

OBITUARY: Tamela Seagraves 1964-July 16, 2012

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Tamela Seagraves, 48, a resident of Los Alamos passed away from an unexpected illness on Monday, July 16, 2012. 


She was born in Gallup, N.M. but spent her adult life in Los Alamos, N.M. A loving wife and mother, Tamela will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her family always came first, but her second loves were her dogs and her gardens.


Tamela was preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha; father, Richard Carpenter Sr.; mother Elizabeth Everett. She is survived by her husband, David Seagraves; sons: Michael and David Seagraves; step-mother, Maryann Carpenter; step-father, Read More

OBITUARY: Willie N. Montoya August 6, 1924-July 14, 2012

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Willie N. Montoya, 87, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Sombrillo Nursing Facility. Willie was born on August 6, 1924 in Cimarron, New Mexico; the son of Abel and Manuelita Montoya. 


On June 20, 1959, he married Adonelia (Nellie) Rael, they celebrated almost 50 years together until Nellie passed away on January 28, 2009. Willie absolutely adored his wife, Nellie; they took great pleasure in dancing at various functions and events all over New Mexico.  He was employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) from 1949 to 1987.


Willie was preceded Read More

Barranca K-Kids Win Second at International Conference

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Photo: Barranca K-Kids Winning Float. Courtesy photo

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos First Vice President Don Casperson carried a float made by students from Barranca Mesa Elementary School K-Kids Cub to New Orleans earlier this month.

The float was an entry in a contest for all K-Kids Clubs around the world in support of “Project Eliminate.”

The Los Alamos float took second place at the international convention. First place went to a float from a Kiwanis Club in Malaysia.

The Barranca K-Kids constructed their entry from a standard size shoebox.

Their float depicts the flags of the 34 Read More

2012 High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Set for July 21

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Courtesy/LAC

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is hosting the 8th Annual High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 21 at the North Mesa Mud Pits.

Games start at 9 a.m., and each team must have six to 12 players, with a minimum of four women.

The cost is $130 per team. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m., Thursday July 19.

For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505-662-8173, lacrec@lacnm.us or visit www.losalamosnm.us/rec.

 
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Make Your Reservations Now For The Blue Window’s July 15th Wine Dinner

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The Blue Window Bistro is having the first of what will become an annual Wine Dinner at 6 p.m., Sunday July 15.

The dinner includes five courses and five paired wines with fine wine specialist Phillip de Give.

The cost is $75 per person and reservations are required. Call 662-6305.

The menu for the special evening includes:

First Course

  • Warm Deconstructed Caesar Salad
  • Tender grilled romaine hearts, soft-boiled quail egg, shaved parmesan, brioche crostini, anchovies, homemade caesar dressing
  • *Latour St. Bris Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy, 2010*

Second Course

  • Seared Scallops
  • Jumbo sea
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July 11th Fuller Lodge/Historic Districts Advisory Board

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FULLER LODGE / HISTORIC DISTRICTS ADVISORY BOARD – AGENDA
Fuller Lodge – Curtis Room
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

1.       Call to Order / Roll Call / Introduction of guests

2.       Public Comment – topics not on the agenda

3.       Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2012

4.       Items for discussion and possible action:
          A.      Proposal to Read More

July 11th Arts in Public Places Board Meeting

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LOS ALAMOS COUNTY ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. – Mesa Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room #3

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PUBLIC COMMENT (This section on the agenda is reserved for questions and comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Speakers will be limited to 4 minutes each.)

III. APP BOARD BUSINESS

A. Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2012

IV. CURRENT PROJECTS

A. Overview of the Utilities Department “Smart House” project and possible artwork (Julie Williams-Hill)
B. Review and possible approval of enabling Read More