Woman Takes 100 Mile Hike Around Mont Blanc with Father and Others from Los Alamos
Fathers and daughters who participated in a 100 mile hike around Mont Blanc, from left, Harry and Angela Martz, Paul White (who had sons so he joined the trip by ‘adopting’ Kerri Frazier’s roommate), Stephanie Larsen, Brian and Megan Metz; Joy and Roger Ferenbaugh, Kerri Frazier and Charles Frazier aka Jim. Courtey photo
You have all heard about Daddy/Daughter dances but how about Daddy/Daughter hikes. Well not just any hike, but a 100 mile hike in France, Italy, and Switzerland. That is the hike my husband, Charles Foxx aka Read More
Bear Takes Bath at Barranca Mesa Home
A bear took a dip in the Viswanathan family’s backyard pond. Photo by Hari ViswanathanStaff Report
The Viswanathan family had an unexpected visitor to their yard recently – a bear in search of a bath.
The bear happened by for a drink and a bath in the family pond between 9:30 and 10 p.m., Aug. 16 and was captured on a critter camera.
The Viswanathan’s yard has been a National Wildlife Federation certified backyard habitat since June 1995. Their son Hari Viswanathan built some small ponds in the yard for the birds to enjoy, while he was home for summer vacation during his college days. Now Read More
Performance Enhancing Drugs: It’s All About Money
Fitness ColumnOnce again, recent events have brought the use and abuse of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and steroids to the forefront of sports news. So, I guess it’s time to revisit the issue. Despite the attention, most people don’t understand the scope or consequences of this problem.
We know that steroids are bad for you and taking them, even for a short period of time, can lead to a host of illnesses, diseases and undesirable side effects. We’ve seen athletes like Ken Caminiti and Lyle Alzado die, with their deaths Read More
Robotics Night at the Bradbury Friday
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold a Mini Sumo Robot competition 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in the theater of the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos.
The competition is open to all robots that meet the size and weight requirements.
Come by the museum to try your hand at a robot obstacle course, get “Bradbury” to throw a Frisbee, watch a live demonstration of bomb squad robots at work, visit the Arduino zoo, see the mini sumo robots battle it out, and get a chance to run the robotic arm on display in the defense gallery.
Admission is free. Read More
Nine Weekends of Taos Grand Fall Arts Begins
A season of color in Taos. Photos by Jill Caven and Janet BurnsStaff Report
TAOS—Fall colors in Taos include not only the vivid changing leaves in Carson National Forest but a multi-colored palette of festivals that take place throughout September and October.
The 2013 Taos Grand Fall Arts season includes many art, music, literary, and culinary events and several major festivals – Taos Fall Arts Festival, Taos Wool Festival, and SOMOS Storytelling Festival are among the most popular.
This year, the roster of events features a number of colorful personalities:
Aug. 17-Sept.1 Grammy-winner
De Colores Restaurant to Close Next Week as Owner Retires
De Colores owner Joan Duran, foreground, with longtime manager Sue Dummer say they will treasure the memories of 35.5 years working together at the restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Few Spaces Remain for This Week’s PEEC Classes
PEEC News:
At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, PEEC is offering “How to Extend Your Gardening Season.”
If you’re not ready for your gardening season to come to an end, join local certified arborist and integrated pest management specialist Laural Hardin for a basic class at PEEC. This class will be for those who have any type of season extending structure and wish to learn how to operate and maintain it for optimum yield.
In this 1.5 hour class, Hardin will discuss important factors such as ideal temperatures, humidity, air exchange and environmental controls. Participants will learn Read More
Food on the Hill: Focaccia
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients
Proof yeast: dissolve yeast in tepid water and 1 teaspoon of the sugar, mix and let stand about five minutes
Roof Work Underway at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian
Workers removed old tar paper Friday from the roof of Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock in preparation for the installation of new roofing materials. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
‘A Taste of New Mexico’ Authors Speak Thursday
Cheryl and Bill Jamison. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Eating has got to top most people’s lists of favorite things to do. But what if you could gain insight into an area’s culture and history while utilizing a knife and fork?
Cheryl and Bill Jamison do just that in their book, “Tasting New Mexico.”
They will reveal the recipes and stories behind meals that add to New Mexico’s identity and history during the Authors Speak talk at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library.
The Jamisons, who have lived in New Mexico some 35 years have written more than 15 cookbooks. Cheryl explained they were approached Read More
Turn Trash to Glamour at Fashion Contest
Elizabeth Chapman modeling her recycled fashion ensamble in last year’s Next Big Idea Recycled Fashion Show. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Trash fashion, or recycled fashion, is clothing made from materials that would have otherwise ended up in the trash or recycling bin.
It is the act of utilizing products society would commonly label as waste to create wearable art that inspires individuals to think more about the items they throw away. It is eye-catching fashion that makes a social and environmental statement.
Register today for the Second Annual Los Alamos Read More
Modern Cataract Surgery: A Photo Essay
PHOTO ESSAY
Leland Lehman underwent cataract surgery at Eye Associates of Northern New Meixo recently. These days, cataract surgery is a two-hour “out-patient” surgery with only 10 or 15 minutes of actual operation being performed. This is a photo essay of Lehman’s surgery. Lehman said not only was the operation “way cool,” the best part is now he can see again!
Surgeon Dr. Kristin Reidy prepares for the operation. Courtesy photo
Leland Lehman in pre-op as the medical professionals prepare him for surgery. Courtesy photoSolo Traveler: Why Wait?
Solo Traveler: Why Wait?Why wait to retire before you start traveling? Why not retire now? Why not travel now and figure out a different way to make money?
I had the advantage of working for a big company that, in a cost-saving move, kicked me out before I planned to retire. Hiring someone very young with no experience was a sound financial decision for them.
But let’s back up. I wasn’t “kicked out.” I was given a very powerful disincentive to stay in my job.
If I would retire by their deadline, I could keep my health insurance. If not, I would be on my own purchasing health Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Six Weeks on Dog Trails
How the Hen House Turns: Six Weeks on Dog Trails
Column by Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.
This is the story of DeeDee’s surgery. She was adopted with Scooter at age three months, spayed at three months before her bones capped off.
Without the hormones, bones don’t mature and harden properly, so they are subject to injury with normal activity. I recognize that there are too many unwanted pregnancies in the canine world, but we adoptive dog-lovers can be responsible and have the spaying done after they have grown up, so it doesn’t commit a dog to a lifetime of unfinished bones.
When DeeDee and Read More
Pastor Does Not Believe Vandalism Religiously Motivated
White Rock United Methodist Church. Courtesy photo 
Pastor Gary Seelau
Daycare staff arriving to work Monday at White Rock United Methodist Church discovered vandals had defaced the church with graffiti of a graphic and satanic nature.
Pastor Gary Seelau told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he does not believe for a minute that the vandalism to his church was religiously motivated.
“I think it is misguided individuals and I believe it has more to do with boredom … I don’t think it is a cult,” Seelau said. “The police say Read More
Food on the Hill: Baked Crab Stuffed Tomatoes
The Week’s Recipe:
Baked Crab Stuffed Tomatoes
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Ingredients
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comFreshness Abounds at Thursday’s Farmers Market
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
LA FARMERS MARKET News:
It’s the time of year where most of the crops are in along with the mouth-watering aroma of green chile in the air.
So come by the market Thursday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Mesa Public Library parking lot for that green chile aroma and enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts.
What’s at market this week:
Roasted Green Chiles, Grapes ,tomatoes, shishito peppers, lettuce ,arugula, onions, garlic, squash, diakon, garlic scapes, cabbage, squash blossoms, cucumbers, orka ,egg plant, green chile, chile powder, corn decorations, beets, Read More
Sustainability Tip: Turn Off Your Lights on the Way Out
Weekly Sustainability Tip:
Turn Off Your Lights on the Way Out
The average cost of an electricity bill for a household is $110.14, 13 percent of that amount is used on lighting.
Don’t waste electricity and money, hit the lights on your way out.
Turning off the lights when you leave the room saves you money and helps the environment.
PechaKucha Santa Fe Launches Aug. 28
Staff Report
Travel Bug will host the first volume of the globally popular PechaKucha Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 with local Santa Feans’ presentations scheduled to start around 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments are available for purchase.
PechaKucha Night brings prominent and emerging creative minds together for an evening of lightning-fast presentations, creativity and fun. The PechaKucha format, where a dozen or so presenters are allowed to speak to just 20 slides, each shown for only 20 seconds, to reveal their passions, work and inspirations, is now held in more than Read More
Community Invited to Solar Party Aug. 17
Local resident Skip Dunn is hosting a Solar Party with sun and fun for the community from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Aug. 17 at his residence, 107 Sierra Vista in White Rock. Learn about the solar system, meet the team from Positive Energy Solar and get some Bob’s Bodacious BBQ (while it lasts!) Space is limited so RSVP by Aug. 14 to Karen@PositiveEnergySolar.com. Courtesy photo
