Craig Martin Wins New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for ‘Los Alamos Place Names’
Los Alamos author Craig Martin
Staff Report
Los Alamos Place Names by Craig Martin of Los Alamos won for Best Reference Book when the winners in 53 categories of the 2013 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards were announced at an awards banquet at the Hotel Albuquerque Friday, Nov. 15.
Los Alamos Place Names was published by Bathtub Row Press in Los Alamos.
“This award isn’t recognition for just me as author, but to the whole editorial and design team at Bathtub Row Press,” Martin said after receiving the award. He especially credited editor Sharon Snyder, herself the 2012 recipient of the Best Biography—New Read More
DALA’s ‘Nutcracker’ A Sweet Holiday Treat
The Rat Queen (Louisa Singleton) top, and her minions. Photo by Dana D’Andrea
“The Nutcracker” is a fixture in Los Alamos. Watching the ballet Friday night, I could not think of a better way to kick off the holidays.
This is Dance Arts Los Alamos’ 16th “Nutcracker.” The ballet depicts a young girl who dreams about a journey into the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve. This year, DALA brought on a new director, Jonathan Guise, and some new features were mixed into the show.
A few new characters were introduced and a couple of scenes were added. Read More
Column: Valles Caldera National Preserve Suspends Open Hiking
‘Temporarily Closed’ signs atop barb wire fences greet the public at the top of hiking areas on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Greg Kendall
Column by GREG KENDALL
It was incredibly disheartening news to read that the Valles Caldera National Preserve Trust Board had suspended open hiking before it even began. I looked forward to hiking up to the Caldera Rim of Canada Bonito without having to stop at the sharp barbed wire fence that carries the “Valles Caldera National Preserve – Temporarily Closed” signs. Alas, it is not to be. The staff and Trust
Luminarias Brighten Los Alamos Stables
Gathering around the fire during Friday’s Luminaria Walk at the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero oversees Friday’s Luminaria Walk. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Hayride passengers take a nightime journey through the lights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A festive display at the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Elves helping out at Santa’s Workshop (AKA the PosseSororities Distribute Holiday Goody Bags
Some of the 60 goody bags made by Preceptor Beta and Laureate Rho Chapters of Beta Sigma Phi that were given to the Los Alamos Visiting Nurses and Los Alamos Senior Center for distribution throughout the community. Photo by Claire Swinhoe Read More
Kristy Ortega Among United Way Officials Meeting with Governor
Gov. Susana Martinez, left, with Kristy Ortega, executive director of United Way of Northern New Mexico. Courtesy photoUWNNM News:
United Way of Northern New Mexico was among several United Ways of New Mexico Association (UWNMA) members who met with Gov. Susana Martinez Dec. 2 in Santa Fe. The UWNMA gave a presentation outlining the work of the association throughout the state, such as the 2-1-1 Help Line and Tax Help New Mexico, as well as local program highlights.
There are nine members of the UWNMA, representing every county in the state. United Way organizations are independent but are also Read More
SFI Presents Linguistics Seminar
Andy Wedel. Courtesy photo
SFI News:
Andy Wedel of the University of Arizona will present a Santa Fe Institute Seminar titled “The Lexicon as a Dynamical System: The Drive to Keep Words Distinct and the Evolution of Pheneme Inventories” at 12: 15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 in the Collins Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute (1390 Hyde Park Road, Santa Fe). This seminar is free and open to the public. Those attending are invited to bring their own lunch.
Seminar Abstract: All human languages make use of small systems of signal categories, such as the sounds [p] and [b], in combination to compose Read More
Udall Issues Statement on Renewable Energy
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Thursday, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., welcomed the president’s “Presidential Memorandum,” challenging federal agencies to nearly triple their renewable energy consumption to 20 percent by 2020.
Udall, who has led the effort to set a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), requiring utilities to generate 25 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2025, issued the following statement:
“The United States should lead the world in clean energy jobs, innovation and in efforts to fight global Read More
Special School Board Meeting and Executive Session Thursday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will hold a Special School Board Meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Los Alamos Middle School, Room 149.
The agenda items are: approval of agenda, presentations, recommendations and information for the Board including a Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) construction update and LAMS Modification Change Requests.
There will be a motion to go into a closed Executive Session for a meeting with the School District’s attorney pertaining to pending or threatened litigation in which the School District is or may become a participant, according to NMSA Read More
Los Alamos Police Help Maryland Detectives Apprehend Man on Felony Warrant
Gregory Montoya
LAPD News:
Gregory Montoya, 48, was arrested Friday afternoon by Los Alamos police assisting detectives from Montgomery County, Md., on a felony warrant.
Montoya will be held in the Los Alamos County Jail while extradition procedures are carried out. Read More
Grief Support Available Throughout Weekend
COMMUNITY News:
Troy Palmer, M.A., will be at the Los Alamos Teen Center 4-8 p.m. Saturday to speak with youth and parents grieving the loss of Tyler Van Anne.
The Los Alamos Teen Center is in the lower level of Trinity on the Hill Church at the corner of Canyon Road and Diamond Drive.
Grief counselor Aimee Schnedler will be available noon to 3 p.m., Sunday in her office in the Small Business Center at 190 Central Park Square to speak with teens and adults.
Anyone wishing to talk to someone about their grief by telephone may call:
- Troy Palmer at 505.690-7889;
- Aimee Schnedler at 505.695.5188; or
OBITUARY: Alice Brigham Waterman July 14, 1919–Dec. 4, 2013
ALICE BRIGHAM WATERMAN July 14, 1919–Dec. 4, 2013
Alice Brigham Waterman, age 94, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, December 4, with family by her side. She had just spent a joyous Thanksgiving holiday with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even a great-great granddaughter. She had struggled for eight months with declining health after breaking an ankle and being diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma.
Alice was born on July 14, 1919 in Niagara Falls, Canada. She was the oldest of two girls born to Royal Brigham and his wife Helen Knapp Brigham. Alice’s husband of Read More
Two Car Accident Thursday on Sherwood at N.M 4
Los Alamos Firefighters respond to a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries at 5:41 p.m. Thursday on Sherwood Boulevard near N.M 4 in White Rock. Citations are pending investigation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Winter Campaign: Keep Sidewalks Clear
Remove snow and ice from sidewalks. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Tyler Van Anne: some thoughts
Tyler Van Anne: some thoughtsWednesday was just one of those days. You know, the kind that happen and you wonder, “Why?!” or “WTF?” It started out as sort of a bummer. I woke up late, had part of a cup of coffee, which is terrible, because I always need a whole cup or more. Then I went to work without breakfast, so I had a combination of chex-mix, and salted nuts, which got me through till lunch. But the work was piled high, so I worked through lunch, left a little late and raced home for an appointment. It was then that I found out the bad news. For the third,
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Dec. 6
2012 Winterfest Light Parade. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Sponsored by www.fyila.com
Friday, Dec. 6
Affordable Art Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fuller Lodge Art Center
20th Annual Creches From Around the World 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at LDS Church, 1967 18th St.
Sponsored by the Los Alamos Wards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. An interfaith event.
Los Alamos County’s North Pole Workshop and Luminaria Walk 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the Posse Shack and Stables
First Friday Pagan Dinner 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Pyramid Café in Los Alamos.
Anyone interested in paganism, Read More
Sangre de Cristo Chorale Performs Dec. 7-8
As part of its 36th season, members of the Sangre de Cristo Chorale will perform in Los Alamos at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Dr., with a second performance Sunday, Dec. 8 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Garden Club Wreath Sale Today!
Select a holiday wreath this morning in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank. Courtesy photo
LAGC News:
The Los Alamos Garden Club is holding a Fresh Wreath Sale until noon – or sold out – today in the Los Alamos National Bank lobby.
The fresh Wreaths cost $15 or $18 with a bow. Proceeds go to provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior interested in environmental pursuits.
The professionally grown and arranged wreaths are going fast so don’t dilly dally – get over to LANB early before they are all gone. Read More
Pet of the Week: Sheila the Dog
Sheila the dog. Photo by Don Taylor’s Photography
SHELTER News:
Pet of the Week: Sheila is a friendly two-and-a-half-year-old tan spayed female that is housebroken, crate trained, has some obedience training, and loves to play and go for hikes.
She behaves nicely on a leash and in a car. Sheila wants adult companionship and would prefer to be an only dog. Cats are okay. Her favorite activity would be a TV marathon next to her favorite person. For a personalized introduction to this sweet dog, call her foster Mom at 505.433.8617.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179 Read More
LANL: Neutron Stars’ X-ray Superbursts Mystify, Inspire Los Alamos Scientists
Neutron star. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- New neutrino cooling theory changes understanding of stars’ surface
Massive X-ray superbursts near the surface of neutron stars are providing a unique window into the operation of fundamental forces of nature under extreme conditions.
“Scientists are intrigued by what exactly powers these massive explosions, and understanding this would yield important insights about the fundamental forces in nature, especially on the astronomical/cosmological scale,” said Peter Moller of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Theoretical Division.
A neutron Read More
