Nominations Sought for Best Children’s Book by NM Woman
NMPW: News:
An outstanding New Mexican writer will be honored for her work next spring when her children’s book receives the prestigious Zia Award.
New Mexico women writers are invited to submit their books for consideration for the award, given each year by New Mexico Press Women at the annual spring conference. To be eligible to receive the award, selected winners must commit to reading at the award luncheon during the 2014 conference in April.
The 2014 Zia Award will be given to the author of an outstanding children’s book published in 2011, 2012, or 2013. The contest is open to all subgenres Read More
OBITUARY: William ‘Bill’ Wayne Hodges June 28, 1947–April 21, 2013
WILLIAM “BILL” WAYNE HODGES June 28, 1947–April 21, 2013
William “Bill” Wayne Hodges of Los Alamos, NM died April 21, 2013. He was a long time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico and spent 30 plus years working at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Bill worked in MEC Division main shops of the laboratory machining, supervising, training, mentoring and building parts for various specialty jobs requested by the lab and Department of Energy. He was responsible for creating the machinist apprentice program for the lab and was very proud of the accomplishment.
One of Bill’s lifelong dreams Read More
Alert: Coyote Capture Operation Commencing Next Week
Coyote spotted limping along Grand Canyon near Paige Loop last month. Photo by DeWayne Williams
Owner DeWayne Williams of Wild Animal Control Los Alamos has been hired by Los Alamos Public Schools to trap and remove one or more coyotes spotted lurking around Pinon Elementary School in White Rock.
“I’m going to place a collar snare trap in the woods behind the school next week while students are on winter break,” Williams told the Los Alamos Daily Post. “The collar is designed to go over the head and on to the neck without choking
Q&A: Answers/Actions to Combat Suicide
Dr. Marvel Harrison
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
Longtime Los Alamos resident and therapist, Dr. Marvel Harrison sat down with the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss suicide and some actions for those who feel compelled to do something to help the community.
“People want to be able to help – their children, each other, coworkers, themselves. An automatic way to move through loss, pain, and trauma is to desperately attempt to make sense and order out of what has happened,” she said. “When that does not work, human nature drives most of us to Read More
Community Members Advocate For Teen Center
The audience at Tuesday’s County Council listens as community members speak in support of Teen Center funding. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLos Alamos Teen Center (The Hilltop Spot) Director Sylvan Argo and Assistant Director George Marsden addressed the Los Alamos County Council Dec. 17 to request that almost $10,000 cut from the Teen Center budget this year be restored at a minimum and that an increase of $22,500 be considered.
Argo cited these impacts on the Center that require more funding:
- A turnover of staffing and leadership
Ehler and Marksteiner Inducted into Rotary Club of Los Alamos
From left, public relations professional Mandy Marksteiner and County Attorney Rebecca Ehler became the newest members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos during a special induction ceremony chaired by Nancy Cerutti Tuesday at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. The non-profit service organization has 1.2 million members worldwide. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Awards Contract for White Rock Library to Bradbury Stamm
CED Director Anne Laurent. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostCouncil Approves Legislative Agenda
Councilors Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostDiscuss Difficult Situations 5-7 p.m. Thursday
By Bernadette Lauritzen
The community is invited to a free presentation offering adults the opportunity to discuss difficult situations with youth, related to recent tragedies. The presentation is 5-7 p.m., Thursday at UNM-LA, room 203.
As the schools prepare to depart for winter break, adults, especially parents need to realize how important youth are, in the lives of each other. When Marissa Higdon heard of recent local events, she wanted to see how she could help her community. Higdon, LAHS Class of 2012, a sophomore at UNM majoring in communications and journalism, is currently in D.C. Read More
Council Passes 8 Percent Electric Rate Increase
DPU Manager John Arrowsmith. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
Staff Report
MainStreet Center Releases Findings of Economic Impact on New Mexico
Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox with National President/CEO Patrice Frey at the Chamber in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
MAINSTREET News:
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s New Mexico MainStreet program hosted a visit by Patrice Frey, President and CEO of the National MainStreet Center.
Frey took time during her visit to tour downtown Los Alamos and meet with Los Alamos MainStreet and local officials to discuss economic impact of the New Mexico MainStreet program on 27 accredited downtown programs, of which Los Alamos Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Everyone Who Made LAFC Holiday Fête a Success
Dancing to the Craig Martin Experience at the LAFC Holiday Fête. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By LAFC Board of Directors
Los Alamos Family Council would like to thank all those who support the LAFC programs by attending the Holiday Fête on Saturday night.
The Craig Martin Experience provided listening as well as dancing pleasure. The buffet tables were full of wonderful food prepared by Peggy Rustin with desserts from Ruby K’s, the Los Alamos Co+op Market and others.
We want to thank the individuals and companies who provided items for the silent auction – many Read More
Emily Bradley Memorial Fund Helps Teachers Feel Appreciated During Stressful Times
Community volunteers and students assemble approximately 280 gift packages for Los Alamos teachers. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
By Ellen Morris Bond
Self Help, Inc./ 2-1-1
Emily Bradley was a long-time Barranca Mesa School teacher known for fostering creativity and life-long learning and for her compassion and generosity. Her legacy continues.
Several organizations including Self Help, Inc. sent a tangible message to teachers in our community that they are appreciated especially during these stressful times. Approximately 280 gift packages for teachers were put together thanks Read More
Heinrich: Declassify Report Detailing CIA’s Interrogation Program
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, is calling for a full and transparent accounting of the CIA’s interrogation program and full declassification of the committee’s study on the program.
Last year, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to adopt the study, which is a 6,000-page comprehensive review of the Bush administration’s CIA interrogation program based on a documentary review of more than 6 million pages of CIA and other records. Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELLThe films we are opening this week will continue through Christmas. On Thursday, after much consideration we will open Anchorman 2. On Friday we open Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, and Saving Mr. Banks. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug will continue through Christmas.
Saving Mr. Banks is really our Christmas movie. We originally did not make the cut, as Disney is releasing only 2,000 prints. Because of the small size of our town, we are not usually in the running until there is a 2,500-3,000 print release. We called Disney every day, told them this is the Read More
Learn to Help Youth Cope With Tragedy
Community News:
A representative from Agora Crisis Center will speak on how to talk to youth about the recent tragic events in Los Alamos and what signs to look for in those who are struggling.
The event is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 in Room 203 in the Student Center at UNM-Los Alamos.
Contact Lynne Higdon at lynnehigdon@yahoo.com for more information. Visit Agora Crisis Center online www.AgoraCares.org. Read More
Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk at Bandelier Saturday
The rising sun on Winter Solstice casts shadows aligned with the walls of the entry to Tyuonyi Pueblo. Courtesy/NPS
BNM News:
All over the world, people have kept track of the passing of the seasons with markers built into such things as structures, stones, and the horizon.
At Bandelier National Monument, there are several places that may mark the position of the sun on dates including the solstices and equinoxes, and one of them is the entryway to Tyuonyi, the large pueblo in Frijoles Canyon.
This Saturday, Dec. 21, Winter Solstice will be the annual ranger-guided walk to watch as Read More
Donations to LAPS Libraries Honor Jean Nereson
From left, Nina Thayer and Judy Crocker of AAUW, Marilyn Branton, LAPS librarians Julie Goen and Beverly Nelson and Joanna Gillespie of the LAPS Foundation. Courtesy photoLAPSF News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has announced the first distribution from the Jean Nereson Books Memorial Fund. The Los Alamos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been raising funds to honor the memory of long-time Los Alamos Public Schools teacher, Jean Nereson, who taught in the Los Alamos elementary schools from 1943 to her retirement in 1995.
The LAPS Foundation gave $5,000 Read More
Udall, Rubio Introduce Bill to Promote Historic Preservation Education
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Marco Rubio, R-FL., introduced a bill that would give Hispanic-serving colleges and universities increased access to a grant program designed to encourage more students to pursue historic and cultural preservation. The program is similar to one already available to historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and nontribal colleges with a high enrollment of Native Americans or Native Hawaiians.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
The Preservation Research at Institutions Read More
Nearly $2 Million Pledged During LANL’s 2014 Employee Giving Campaign
LANL News:
- “I Give Because…” theme focuses on unique role Lab plays in local communities
Nearly $2 million has been pledged by Los Alamos National Laboratory employees to United Way and other eligible nonprofit programs during the Laboratory’s 2014 Employee Giving Campaign.
Los Alamos National Security, LLC, which manages and operates the Laboratory for the National Nuclear Security Administration, plans to prorate its $1 million match among the selected nonprofit organizations, bringing the total donation to nearly $3 million.
“I give because I am a member of the Northern New Mexico Read More
