Letter to the Editor: Support UNM-LA GO Bond ‘C’
By Dr. Cedric D. Page, Executive Director
University of New Mexico – Los Alamos
As Executive Director of University of New Mexico – Los Alamos, I want to outline the benefits to the UNM-Los Alamos campus of General Obligation Bond “C” in the Nov. 6 General Election, and why it makes sense to the citizens of Los Alamos.
If Bond C passes in the Nov. 6 General Election, the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos will receive $500,000 for renovations and upgrades to its science labs.
Bond projects have a positive impact on local economies as the money spent recycles several times, and the construction Read More
UNM-LA Postpones January 2013 Mil Election
UNM-LA News:
After several meetings with UNM administration and the UNM Board of Regents, UNM-Los Alamos was advised to postpone its resolution question for an operational mil increase until later in 2013.
This decision was reached by the UNM Board of Regents with the desire that UNM-Los Alamos have a successful election and in consideration of the uncertainty in the economy and with federal budget decisions and their impact on Los Alamos National Laboratory employment and the Los Alamos community.
UNM-Los Alamos looks forward to partnering with the UNM Read More
PEEC Offers Guided Tour of Wetland Preserve Oct. 21
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Natali Steinberg, docent of the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve, is offering her popular guided tour of the ecological treasure, leaving noon Sunday, Oct. 21 from PEEC, 3540 Orange St.
This small preserve, located near Rancho de las Golondrinas just south of Santa Fe, has several ecological niches, ranging from scrub desert to the lush vegetation of the cienega (Spanish for “marsh”.)
This range supports a wide diversity of plant and animal life. Three trails, one of which is handicap-accessible, lead walkers through Read More
U.S. Marine Corps Presents Casey Stavert with Academic Achievement Award
Staff Report
Casey Stavert (Pvt 1Class) of Los Alamos has received a “Meritorious Mast” for academic performance from the United States Marine Corps during his recent graduation ceremony from the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Stavert was raised in Los Alamos and graduated from Los Alamos High school in 2008.
His award reads, “You consistently performed your duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner by scoring higher on the written tests and on the performance evaluations than any of your peers, making you the academic leader for the company with an overall Read More
Accidents in North American Mountaineering: What We Have Learned
MOUNTAINEER News:
Jed Williamson knows how people get in trouble in the mountains. He has been the chair of the Safety Advisory Council and the editor of the American Alpine Club’s annual report Accidents in North American Mountaineering since 1974.
On Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Fuller Lodge, Williamson will present an overview of his vast knowledge of moving through the mountains with other people, what works and what goes wrong.
His presentation will include detailed analysis of the many factors that add up to an accident, not just weather and terrain, but human fallibility Read More
Herbal Remedies for Children at PEEC Oct. 13
Herbalist Kristi Beguin. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Visit PEEC from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 to learn about effective herbal remedies for children.
Kristi Beguin, an experienced herbalist, will give a talk on how to use herbal medicines to treat common childhood illnesses and enhance children’s immunity.
Participants in the class will learn how they can be in charge of their family’s health and wellness concerns using common herbal remedies.
They’ll also learn to tune in to their intuition about health and wellness, and learn how to quickly respond to those Read More
UNM-LA Student Government Sponsors Forum
PEEC Talk: How Las Conchas Fire Affected Valles Caldera Oct. 16
Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to come to PEEC from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 to hear how the Las Conchas Fire affected the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Rebecca Oertel, a Forest and Range Plant Ecologist at the VCNP will present the talk.
Oertel grew up in Los Alamos, obtained a degree in biochemistry, and has worked in the Jemez Mountains Area for the past 18 years as a biologist.
Although she has been at the VCNP for only one year, her extensive experience in the Jemez Mountains includes 11 years as a Biologist at Bandelier National Read More
County’s Student Shooter Drill Draws Praise
During this morning’s emergency response exercise at Los Alamos High School, police captured the crazed student shooter and placed her in the back of a patrol car for transport to jail. She explained her reason for killing six students and injuring 29 others during her shooting spree was that she had a “really lousy time” at the recent homecoming dance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Officers arrive at the scene of this morning’s simulated mass shooting at Los Alamos High School and prepare to enter the building where a female student is Read More
Toppers Beat Academy 29-25
Arnaldo Ortiz carries the ball. File Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Hilltoppers beat Albuquerque Academy 29 to 25 Saturday at Academy. Senior Arnaldo Ortiz scored two touchdowns and rushed for a season high of 219 yards. Read More
LAHS Choir Lends Helping Hand
Los Alamos High School choir members from left, Ethan Clements, Sopahn Kellogg, Isaac Wiens, Devon McCleskey and Haley Henson. Courtesy photo
Members of Los Alamos High School Choir lend a helping hand to their new director Jason Rutledge.
Rutledge is hoping to save a few dollars on utilities this winter by heating his house using a wood burning stove.
“Between moving expenses, paying back student loans, the cost of rent and other living expenses, making ends meet is a challenge,” Rutledge said.
The wood and use of the pick up truck Read More
NNMC Foundation Honors LANL’s Richard Marquez
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Executive Director Richard Marquez is the namesake for a new leadership and service award at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) in Española.
“I am honored and humbled by this recognition from Northern New Mexico College,” Marquez said. “I have been fortunate with regard to my education and career with opportunities and mentors. I believe in paying it forward and am optimistic that this award will shed light on all of the other people who donate time and resources to making Northern New Mexico a better place.”
The creation of the Richard Marquez Leadership Read More
Public Invited to LAMS Turf Field and Track Ribbon Cutting
LAMS News:
The community of Los Alamos is invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Los Alamos Middle School Turf Field and Track at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.
The ceremony takes place at the LAMS football field prior to the start of the Hawks football game vs. McCurdy.
The new turf and track project started back in 2009 with the LAPS Athletic Department investigating the benefits of a turf field.
Following the construction of the Sullivan Field Turf project, the LAMS football field and track project got underway.
The project began in April 2012 and the turf was completed in August Read More
RDC Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
RDC News:
Regional Development Corporation received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for their Accelerate – Technical Training and Job Placement program in the category of Partnerships with Educational Institutions for communities with populations of 200,000 – 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is being held Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 in Houston, Texas.
“We recognize Regional Development Corporation for creating innovative Read More
National Merit Names Commended Students
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School Principal Sandy Warnock announced today the students named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program:
- Daniel Hill,
- Gabriel Intrator,
- Johnny Jacobs,
- Simona Martin,
- Emily McClenahan,
- Danielle Parsons,
- Maria Sandoval,
- Jessica Bohn, and
- Samuel Baty.
A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, were presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their Read More
PEEC, Reel Deal Team Up for ‘The Big Year’
Courtesy Photo
Reel Deal & PEEC News:
The Reel Deal Movie Theater and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center are bringing back their popular partnership to show nature films over the fall and winter months.
The series begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 with a showing of The Big Year.
“This is the perfect film to kick off the series,” Katie Watson of PEEC said. “It’s a birding film, so it will appeal to our many birders in Los Alamos, but it also stars Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson, so fans of these actors, even if they aren’t birders, will want to watch it, as well.”
The Read More
No Cook Noodle Night Oct. 3
Photo by Claire SwinhoeLos Alamos High School Band Boosters are hosting a “No Cook Noodle Night” 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Trinity on the Hill’s Kelly Hall at Canyon Road and Diamond Drive.
With an eat-in or carry-out option, the menu includes lasagna with meat and red sauce, spaghetti with a choice of meat or vegetarian sauce, penne with Alfredo sauce (meatless), macaroni and cheese and rice noodles with gluten-free Asian sauce. Dine-in meals include salad, bread and a cookie.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and available
Down the Rio Grande: A Paddlers Perspective of Rocks and Rapids
LOS ALAMOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY News
The Los Alamos Historical Society announced its 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.” Visit https:////www.losalamoshistory.org/Events.htmfor a schedule and for a synopsis of each lecture. Lectures are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Pajarito Room of the Fuller Lodge. The lectures are free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Los Alamos National Bank and the members of the Historical Society. The October lecture is a journey down the Rio Grande by geologist and award-winning author, Paul Read More
Beginning Fencing Starts Tuesday at the Y
FAMILY YMCA News:‘Education is Hope’ Screened in Los Alamos
Film Producer Will O’Donnell and Editor Holger Waschinski. Photo by Karen Kendall
Staff report
On Saturday night, the Reel Deal Theater presented a free screening of the grassroots film Education is Hope. The film was produced locally and filmed in Kenya by Will O’Donnell and Dylan Westfall. The documentary film highlights the efforts of the International Peace Initiatives (IPI) to provide opportunities for children to attend school. Holger Waschinski of Pac8 edited the movie.
Will O’Donnell and Fredah Rajab, a young woman featured in the film, were on hand before Read More
