ScienceFest Mixes Learning With Fun
Young builders create sturctures in the Geodesic Dome Make-a-Thon Saturday at Ashley Pond Park during the final day of this year’s weeklong ScienceFest event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Youngsters participate in an experiment at the Krazy Science booth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Team Y High School Robotics group puts on a demonstration. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
ScienceFest crowd fills Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Girl Scout Troop 116 offered face painting at ScienceFest.Lots of ScienceFest Action Underway At The Pond!
A variety of activities are underway at Ashley Pond Park today along with food booths and live music. Check the Los Alamos Daily Post later for more coverage of the various events. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Snacks and other edible items are at the pond today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Bouncy houses are at the pond for the kids today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bradbury Science Museum Hosts ScienceFest Events
The Bradbury Science Museum has hosted events all week long as part of the Los Alamos ScienceFest, which ends this evening. The audience listened Friday evening to a talk called, Hidden in Plain Sight: Augmented Reality. Augmented reality used to be ‘science fiction’, but it’s not fiction anymore. Imagine the ability to look at an object and, with augmented reality, open hidden information with special ‘eyes’ that let you see amazing things. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Chick Keller has been on the forefront of climate change science, educationLos Alamos County Airport Hosts ‘Science of Flight’
Thomas Spickermann of the Experimental Aircraft Association is assisted by Mariam Tracy in demonstrating how airplane flight works during the Civil Air Patrol and EAA presentation of ‘The Science of Flight’ this morning at Los Alamos County Airport as part of ScienceFest. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Visitors check out personal aircraft and talk with pilots this morning at the Los Alamos County Airport. Some of the planes on display were built by their owners. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Civil Air Patrol cadets with their plane. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comToday’s Los Alamos ScienceFest Schedule
The White Rock rock features ScienceFest. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
COMMUNITY News:
Today is the final day of this year’s weeklong ScienceFest with innovative, action-packed activities, music and food throughout the day.
Saturday, Sept. 13
9 a.m.–noon – Exploring the Science of Flight, Los Alamos County Airport, 1040 Airport Road
9 a.m.–4 p.m. – Exhibit Opening: Early Photographs of Berlyn Brixner, Los Alamos Historical Museum, 1050 Bathtub Row
10 a.m.–3 p.m. – Convergance in the Dome: Science, Art, Experiences, Ashley Pond Park, 20th and Central Avenue
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Detonography: Read More
Pets of the Week: Milo and Otis
Milo, 8, and Otis, 8, have never been apart and are looking for a home that will take both of them. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Milo and Otis are recent transfers from Rancho de Chihuahua rescue in Albuquerque. They are being featured together as the Pets of the Week since they would do best in a home together.
The 8-year-old dogs are very bonded, having never been apart since birth. They are still a little shy and cautious, but are quickly learning to enjoy new human and dog friends. Stop by to meet these two cuties or contact thier sponsor Bonnie at 505.672.3944, for more information.
The Los
Municipal Building’s West Plaza ‘Call For Art’ Draws Innovative Submissions
Artist Bill Wiener with a model of his submission of a 3-D Zia sculpture combined with an atom. ‘Los Alamos is the only place in the country for this sculpture,’ Wiener said. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artists, Art in Public Places board members, County staff and the public gathered Thursday for a special event at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artist Peter Swedenborg with a model of his submission. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artist Eric Thelander holds a model of his submission. Read More
Los Alamos Sciencefest Schedule Today and Saturday
Los Alamos Sciencefest Schedule for today and Saturday:
Friday, Sept. 12
10 a.m.–6 p.m. – Detonography: The Explosive Art of Evelyn Rosenberg, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
4–5 p.m. – Smart House Tour, Los Alamos Smart House, 1925-D Trinity Drive
4–6 p.m. – Exhibit Opening: Early Photographs of Berlyn Brixner, Los Alamos Historical Museum, 1050 Bathtub Row
5:30–6:30 p.m. – Smart House Tour, Los Alamos Smart House, 1925-D Trinity Drive
5:30–7 p.m. – Overview of Recent Climate Change Science Development & Actions for Resilience, Bradbury Science Museum, 1350 Central Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 4, to Sept. 10, 2014
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.
Sept. 4 at 8:08 p.m. / A 56-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was battered by a household member on Ensenada Drive.
Sept. 4 at 8:11 p.m. / A 17-year-old Los Alamos girl reported that her vehicle was burglarized while parked on 43rd Street. The estimated loss is unknown.
LISA WILKINSON
Sept. 4 at 9:02 p.m. / Police arrested Lisa Wilkinson, 41, of Los Alamos at 79 Ensenada Dr., and charged Read More
LAPD Holds Drug Take Back Day Sept. 27
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department will hold its bi-annual DEA Drug Take Back initiative, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 27 at two locations:
- Site 1: Los Alamos Medical Center Parking Lot, 3917 West Road in the specifically the parking lot along Trinity Drive; and
- Site 2: White Rock Visitors Center Parking Lot, 115 N.M. 4.
Collection sites are registered on the DEA’s website: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov
Residents are encouraged to drop off unused or unwanted prescription medications as well as medications from a lost loved one or other circumstances with no questions asked. Read More
Today’s ScienceFest Schedule
Here’s today’s ScienceFest schedule:
Thursday, Sept. 11
9 a.m.–4 p.m. – LAVA Elevator Pitch Contest, Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Avenue
9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. – Los Alamos National Laboratory Post Doctorate Career Fair, Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road
10 a.m.–6 p.m. – Detonography: The Explosive Art of Evelyn Rosenberg, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
10:30–11 a.m. – Science in Action, Toddler Storytime, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
2–4 p.m. – Eco Tours (Eco Station & Landfill Solar Array), Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road
3:30–4:30 p.m. Read More
Scenes From ScienceFest’s Atomic Ant Sand Talk
Robb Hermes provided a presentation about sand from ant hills titled, ‘Atomic Ant Sand,’ Tuesday evening at Los Alamos National Bank as part of this week’s ScienceFest events. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Coummunity members observe different samples of sand from ant hills Tuesday night at Los Alamos National Bank. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Ant hill sand samples were collected from numerous locations including speaker Robb Hermes’ own background and Shark’s Tooth Ridge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comTour Eco Station 2-4 p.m. Today
Eco Tour guests, wearing yellow vests for safety visit the Los Alamos Eco Station and solar array Monday. Tour leaders are Public Works Director Philo Sheldon, Utilities Department Public Information Officer Julie-Williams Hill and Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule. The next Eco Tour is 2-4 p.m. today, Sept. 11. The Eco Tours are part of ScienceFest 2014. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
The Los Alamos solar array provides power to North Mesa and Barranca Mesa. The array includes test panels from a number of companies. They were gifted to the County after a study Downtown Los Alamos Gas Leak Has Been Repaired
First responders arrived on the scene this morning after a contractor breached an underground gas line while working on the Central Avenue Improvements Project. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Work came to a hault this morning after a contractor breached an underground gas line while working on the Central Avenue Improvements Project. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Gas/Water/Sewer crews have repaired the gas leak that occurred this morning outside the Los Alamos Post Office on Central Avenue.
The leak Read More
Alert: Gas Line Leak on Central Avenue Between 15th and 20th Streets … Public Advised to Stay Clear
The County reports that there is a gas line leak on Central Avenue between 20th Street and 15th Street. The public is advised to stay clear of the area until further notice. The Los Alamos Daily Post will publish more details as soon as they become available. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Tonight’s P&Z Meeting Cancelled
COUNTY News:
Astronaut John Phillips Visits Bradbury Science Museum
Former shuttle astronaut John Phillips presented a talk at the Bradury Science Museum Saturday as part of Los Alamos ScienceFest festivities underway this week. Phillips’ talk was sponsored, along with RocketDayand the launch of 220 model rockets at Overlook Park, by Los Alamos National Laboratory and Boeing. Los Alamos ScienceFest runs through Sept. 5-13 and includes demonstrations, interactive activities, art, discussions for inquisitive minds of all ages and more. Photo by Mark Hartman
Former shuttle astronaut John Phillips presented a talk at the Bradury Science Museum Read More
Checkout Today’s ScienceFest Events
CHAMBER News:
Today’s ScienceFest events include:
- Fido’s Favorite: A Parade of Painted Fire Hydrants, Central Avenue, voting begins
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m. – Detonography: The Explosive Art of Evelyn Rosenberg, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
- 2–4 p.m. – Eco Tours (Eco Station & Landfill Solar Array), Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road
- 3:30–5 p.m. – Teen Mythbusters, Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue
- 5–7 p.m. – Entrepreneurial Teen Grand Challenge. UNM-Los Alamos, 4000 University Drive, in lecture hall, room 230
- 6–7 p.m. – The Training Games, Bradbury Science
Drone Giveaway, Live Music All Part of Los Alamos ScienceFest ‘ExpoDay,’ Sept. 13
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest saved its biggest event for last with ExpoDay Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring Quadcopter demonstrations, 3D chalk art, water rocket launches, live music, beer garden, and even a chance to win a Quadcopter drone or a robotic puppy.
ExpoDay is part of the Los Alamos ScienceFest – nine days of fun, educational demonstrations, interactive activities, art, and hands on activities for inquisitive minds of all ages, from Sept. 5–13 in Los Alamos, NM.
“If there is one day of the Los Alamos ScienceFest that simply cannot be missed, it’s ExpoDay,” said Read More
Free Flamenco Classes Begin In White Rock
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PSDA News:
Beginning Flamenco Dance Class resumed Saturday, Sept. 6 at the White Rock Activity Center.
Flamenco dance has become a popular dance form worldwide because of its powerful lines, intense percussive rhythms, and the beautiful traditional melodies that cannot help but inspire movment. It comes from Southern Spain and ties together the cultures of Western Europe, Northern Africa and South Asia in its unique blend of gypsy and folk history.
Come and learn! This class is for all men and women, ages 11 and up. Ellen Walton is teaching the class under the sponsorship Read More
