Hive Holds Brown Bag Lunch Today
Hive News:
The Hive will hold its regular brown-bag networking lunch starting at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) today at the Biolab, next to the food Co+op, 100 Entrada Dr., Room 168.
Contact Dave Jones for information or to schedule a presentation at 505.660.6992 or ferljones@yahoo.com. Read More
Frozen Pipes Burst in Coyote Ranger District Office
USFS News:
SANTA FE – The Coyote Ranger District office of the Santa Fe National Forest is temporarily closed due to water damage. The Coyote District Office flooded Saturday, Dec. 7 after frozen pipes burst in the fire sprinkler system.
To reach employees of the Coyote Ranger District, continue to call the main office number at 575-638-5526, which is forwarded to the Cuba Ranger Station. Front desk personnel will put you in touch with Coyote District employees who are temporarily working out of the Cuba and Espanola Ranger Stations. You may also contact an employee Read More
PEEC: Arborist Gives Tips on Winter Tree Survival
PEEC News:
Local certified arborist Laural Hardin is back at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.18.
In this program, Hardin will talk about what homeowners can do to take care of their trees throughout the winter, to make them stronger and healthier for the spring. The cost to attend this program is $8 or $6 for PEEC members. No advance registration is required.
There are actually specific things a person can do to ensure the trees on their property emerge from the cold and snow with a healthier outlook for the spring. These include water, tree wrap, and Read More
Attorneys Respond to Los Alamos County’s Settlement With Detective
Det. Brian SchamberLos Alamos County Settles Detective Suit at $600,000
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Police Department employee (Det.) Brian Schamber reached a settlement agreement Dec. 10.
Schamber had been evaluated by the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, N.M. in December 2012 before being released and cleared for active duty as a police officer by a psychiatrist. Following his release, Schamber had continued to be employed by the County but working from home after stating that, because he had been evaluated at a mental health institution, he was now prohibited by federal law from carrying a firearm.
Los Alamos County disagreed, Read More
Funeral Services for Tyler Van Anne
LATC News:
Funeral Services for Tyler Van Anne:
Friday, Dec. 13 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road behind Los Alamos High School, across the street from the Los Alamos Teen Center.
9 a.m. Rosary and Eulogy
10 a.m. Funeral Mass, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall across the church parking lot Read More
LAMS Robotics Team Takes Second at Regional Qualifier
Some of the members of the Los Alamos Middle School Hawk FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 7813 pose with their robot. From left, Jaryn Newman, Jesse Cooke, Summer Bronson, Joseph Thompson and Erin Scott. Courtesy/Daphne Thompson
HAWK FTC Team 7813 News:
Some of the members of The Los Alamos Middle School Hawk FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 7813 From left: Jaryn Newman, Jesse Cooke, Summer Bronson, Joseph Thompson and Erin Scott .Photo courtesy of Daphne Thompson
The Los Alamos Middle School Hawk FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 7813 advanced to the final round on Saturday during the first FTC Read More
Affordable Care Act to Increase Access to Mental Health Benefits
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District highlighted recent data that shows the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expanding mental health and substance use disorder benefits for approximately 60 million Americans – including approximately 403,000 New Mexicans. This expansion of coverage for mental health and substance use disorders is one of the largest in a generation.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies in the individual and small group market are required for the first time to cover mental health and substance use Read More
Buy a Tree, Ski for Free or Howl at the Moon this Weekend at the Valles Caldera
Courtesy/VCNP
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — A packed weekend schedule of winter fun awaits visitors to the Valles Caldera National Preserve this weekend. Visitors can cross country ski or snowshoe in the moonlight or daylight and then take home a Christmas Tree.
The first of four scheduled Moonlight Skiing and Snowshoeing events is this Saturday, Dec. 14. Visitors can enjoy extended hours to experience the magic of the Preserve after the sun goes down. Purchase your Skiing and Snowshoeing Permit at the Valle Grande Information Center and Gift Shop as late as 8 p.m. and enjoy the full moon, bonfires, Read More
Shaklee Distributor is Proud to Work for a Company Whose Values Match Hers
Local Shaklee distributer Joni Holub offers environmentally friendly products. Courtesy photoBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
Joni Holub was tired of constantly getting emails from friends and family warning her about companies that say that their products are organic or natural, but who are actually lobbying against GMO labeling, or companies that are supposedly green, but leave a huge carbon footprint.
She was getting discouraged because so few companies walk their own talk. “It was getting to the point where I didn’t know who to trust,” Holub said,
That’s why Holub was so happy to learn about Shaklee. Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELLThis Friday, the Reel Deal will open The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. The top critics are rating it at 100 percent. It was shot in New Zealand and the amazing cinematography takes full advantage of the islands beauty. It will be really busy opening weekend so come early. The run time is 2:41 hours, so we will not have a late show. Our latest show is at 7:30 p.m. every day.
The theater is holding Frozen, Hunger Games, and Out of the Furnace.
I saw Out of the Furnace the other night and enjoyed it. If you like “feel good” movies, maybe this is not Read More
Students Learn Computer Coding From LANL Employees
Students at Chamisa Elementary School learn about computer coding from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees as part of Computer Science Education Week’s Hour of Code. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
Students at Chamisa and Pinon Elementary Schools and the Los Alamos Middle School are participating in Computer Science Education Week’s Hour of Code.
Several Los Alamos National Laboratory employees are helping kindergarten through sixth grade students at the elementary schools learn about computer programming (coding) during one hour sessions.
By 4:30 p.m. Monday, 3.4 million Read More
Local Generosity Raises United Way Thermometer
A number of Los Alamos businesses donated 5 percent of their sales on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, to the United Way’s Community Action Fund. From left, Daniel Deschamp of High Desert Carpet Care, Randy Mock of Home Run Pizza, Eric Garcia of Home Run Pizza, David Jolly of Metzger’s, Rose Nyenhuis of Fusion Multisport and Andy Fox of CB FOX. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Andy Fox of CB FOX, left, presents a check to Jeremy Varela of United Way Tuesday afternoon in front of the Los Alamos Post Office. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rose Nyenhuis Los Alamos Names Four to Laboratory Fellows List
LANL news:
- Leaders honored in fields of environmental biology, space, physics and nuclear-threat detection
Four scientists are being inducted into the Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows, a distinguished organization that honors outstanding contributions to science and technology. Tuesday, Laboratory Director Charles McMillan appoints new Fellows Mark Chadwick, Cheryl Kuske, Geoff Reeves and Frank Pabian.
“In our field, to be recognized by one’s peers is the highest of honors,” McMillan said. “Congratulations to Mark, Cheryl, Geoff and Frank. Their creativity and innovation Read More
Take Trip Down Santa Fe Trail With Fun Mystery
Author Inez Ross with her book ‘Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Review by BONNIE J. GORDONInez Ross first published “Perilous Pursuit on the Santa Fe Trail” in 2005, shortly after completing an eight year quest to hike the entire Santa Fe Trail. The book is a hardback with cover drawn by D’anne Andrykovich, a well-known Michigan artist.
“Perilous Pursuit” is a modern mystery that recasts Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as Sheila Jones and Dora Watling, two single women in their middle years. Read More
Los Alamos Teen Center Hosting Supportive Events
Local youth relax in bean bag chairs Saturday at the Los Alamos Teen Center. Photo by Bonnis J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Teen Center Assistant Director George Marsden speaks with youth gathered at the center Saturday afternoon. Photo by Bonnis J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
TEEN CENTER News:
The Los Alamos Teen Center is hosting a special Open Mic Night Thursday, Dec. 12 at which Home Run is donating pizzas for the event.
Support is coming in from businesses and organizations to provide food for youth who gather at the Teen Center after the funeral of Tyler Van Anne Friday.
Ruby K’s is donating Read More
Social Workers Speak on Youth Issues in the Emergency Room
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site in Los Alamos. The public is welcome to attend.
Kris Raber and Pam Houghteling, social workers at the Los Alamos Medical Center, will give a presentation about issues they address with youth in the Emergency Room. Read More
Vote This Week to Help Local Student Win Scholarship
Rose Lea
Staff Report
Los Alamos college student, Rose Lea, is competing for a scholarship and needs the community’s support to win.
Albuquerque’s alternative rock station, 104.1 The Edge, awards one woman the title of “Miss Buck and Dex” annually. Buck and Dex are the headliners of the station’s morning talk show. The winner receives a $2,100 education scholarship, as well as the opportunity to help promote the radio station for the upcoming year.
The pool started in round one with 144 candidates, and then was cut to 70 women for round two. Lea, a Los Alamos native, was one of these lucky 70. Now Read More
Reclaim the Promise Bus Tour Comes to Los Alamos
Staff Report
Earlier this fall, Keep the Promise for New Mexico’s Future heard from thousands of New Mexicans from different regions, different backgrounds and different cultures who share one thing in common: they want to see public education in New Mexico thrive.
Keep the Promise for New Mexico’s Future launched a statewide bus tour to build upon this vision and will come to Los Alamos 3:15-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Sullivan Field parking lot.
The public is invited to attend to support improving public education in New Mexico. Visit https:////www.promisefornewmexico.org/ to learn Read More
Y Hosts Scholastic Book Fair
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair through 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. The public is welcome to shop at the Y at any time during open hours to purchase books.
For every book that is purchased from the book fair, a ticket will be awarded, up to a maximum of five tickets. At the end of the book fair, a raffle will be held and prizes will be given out. Grand prize is a one-month free membership to the Family YMCA.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Y’s Child Watch program. Read More
