Comments Sought On State Transportation Improvement Program
NMTD News:
SANTA FE ─ The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s second amendmentto the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program.
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).
The NMDOT has posted the 2014-2017 STIP amendment on the internet asking for public comment until Dec. 5. In addition, NMDOT will be soliciting Read More
Girl’s Fusion Volleyball Holds Parent Information Meeting
NNMFV News:
Northern New Mexico Fusion Volleyball, a girls’ Junior Olympic Volleyball program, will hold a Parent Information meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Mesa Public Library, in Meeting Room1. There will be a short presentation, with information materials available and an opportunity to speak with club representatives and coaches.
Fusion is a non-profit organization sanctioned by the U.S.A. Volleyball organization, offering competitive volleyball opportunities for girls ages 11-17. The program offers smaller teams, select coaching and highly competitive play. Read More
Fitness Column: Exercise to Reduce Stress
Fitness ColumnNo matter who you are, you have no doubt experienced stress at some point during your life. The majority of Americans say they face at least a moderate level of stress most every week. Nearly nine out of 10 people report having experienced high levels of stress at some time.
The American Institute of Stress estimates that 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress related disorders. Additionally, 95 million people in this country take some form of medication for a stress related problem each week.
People who suffer from stress have higher Read More
Chamber Facilitates Two Workshops Thursday
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is facilitating two workshops Thursday, Nov. 7 at UNM-Los Alamos in the Lecture Hall in the Student Center, Bldg. 2.
From 8-9:30 a.m., there will be a presentation about the Affordable Care Act and its options and requirements for employers, Health Insurance Exchange and the SHOP program for employers. The presenter is Steve Morgan, who has extensive experience in the insurance industry.
This is a Business Breakfast, and is open to all employers, whether they are Chamber members or not, free of charge. The event is sponsored by the Association Read More
Omega Laser Facility Completes Record 25,000 Experiments
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Tuesday, that the Omega Laser Facility, a national user facility for NNSA that is located at and operated by the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) in Rochester, N.Y., recently conducted its 25,000th experiment to create and study extreme states of matter.
“The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics plays an important role in advancing NNSA’s national security missions. It has made significant contributions to the Stockpile Stewardship Program,” Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Birds in the Sun
Dogs, geese and turkey enjoy the sun near the woodpile at Cary Neeper’s house. Courtesy photoIt’s been beautiful lately here in New Mexico. The skies are their usual deep blue, and the sun is warm. Lucy, Bobbi and the gang hang out with the dogs near the south fence by the back porch, where the sun rides over them all day—evidence for a certain survival instinct, an ancient wisdom emerging in the birds.
Chickens are very hard to defend against chicken hawks. Cooper Hawks is the actual name and their Read More
Location Change for Information Day for Discovery Day 2014
Pajarito Brewpub Celebrates First Anniversary
Pajarito Brewpub owners, from left, Patrick Mockler-Wood, Catherine Mockler and Dorota and Pawel Listwan celebrated the first anniversary of the Brewpub Saturday night. Photo by Katie Stavert of Los Alamos Business Assistance ServicesOBITUARY: Fidel Lee Gutierrez Nov. 3, 1962–Nov. 3, 2013
FIDEL LEE GUTIERREZ Nov. 3, 1962–Nov. 3, 2013
Fidel Lee Gutierrez, 51, of Santa Fe , New Mexico passed away peacefully on his birthday, Nov. 3, 2013, in his home after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was a beloved son; husband, brother, uncle, friend, banker and leader in the community.
Fidel was born in Las Cruces , New Mexico on Nov. 3, 1962. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1980. After attending UNM and UCLA, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from New Mexico State University in 1985.
Fidel is survived by his wife, Gina Imprescia and step-daughters: Melissa
Council Approves Artwork For White Rock
White Rock Implementation Planning Committee Vice Chair Katy Korkos and committee member Steve Foltyn provide backgound to Council on the artwork for White Rock. Print Screen photo 
Council unanimously approve the use of Art in Public Places funds and the APPB’s recommendations for public art in White Rock, including the purchase, delivery, andCouncil Approves $3,225,000 Design-Build Contract For Nature Center
Community & Economic Development Director Anne Laurent briefed Council on the Nature Center projectafter which Council unanimously approved a construction services agreement for the design-build of a Nature Center to Klinger Constructors for $3,225,000 plus applicable gross receipts tax. Print Screen photo
Courtesy/LAC
Council Approves $365,248 to Aid Struggling Commercial Air Service Program
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist presented to Council this evening a commercial air service update and asked for a budget revision of $365,248 to the contract with the County to fund the commercial air service program, which includes $100,000 for associated marketing. Soderquist told Council that during the eight months it has been in service, ridership ‘has dwindled from 600 and something to 200 and something.’ During public comment, David Carroll said, ‘There is a very easy solution to this and that is to get LANL involved.’ Discussion ensued on how to get the Read More
Australian Rotarian’s New Book Has Los Alamos Connections
Rotary District Governor John Kevan from Perth, Australia visited Los Alamos in 2011. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
John Kevan, Rotary District Governor from Perth, Australia visited Los Alamos in May 2011. He made a special point to visit Los Alamos on his way to the Rotary International Convention in New Orleans.
Kevan contacted Los Alamos Rotarian Linda Hull, club secretary at the time, who arranged for Georgia Strickfaden of Buffalo Tours to meet him at the ABQ airport and give him tours of Lamy, Santa Fe, Bandelier and Los Alamos. Kevan was surely the very first Australian to be photographed Read More
Food on the Hill: Panang
This week’s recipe: Panang
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comDirections:
Heat non-stick fry pan on high with one teaspoon of the oil. Flash fry the chicken pieces, one-half batch at a time, just to get some color on the meat. This will not cook the chicken, it Read More
Los Alamos Aquatomics Swimmer Sets State Record!
Ming-Yuan Lo, 8, of the Los Alamos Aquatomics set state record in the 100 yard butterfly Saturday. Courtesy photoGuaje Pines Cemetery Recognized By Wreaths Across America
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ALR News:
The Los Alamos American Legion Riders, working in conjunction with Los Alamos County, are proud to announce that Wreaths Across America has recognized Guaje Pines as a participating cemetery to honor our community’s fallen veterans.
Wreaths Across America is a national program designed to honor fallen veterans of all wars at national, state and local cemeteries. The mission, Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies in December at national cemeteries, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states, Read More
Geoengineering The Climate Would Reduce Vital Rains
Monsoon rainfall wets Beijing streets and passersby in 2011. New research indicates geoengineering to reduce global warming would also reduce average global precipitation. Photo by Sierra F
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although a significant build-up in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere would alter worldwide precipitation patterns, a widely discussed technological approach to reducing future global warming would also interfere with rainfall and snowfall, new research shows.
The international study finds that a massive increase in greenhouse gases and warming of the planet would Read More
QNM Offers ‘Preparing for Stategic Planning’ Workshop
QNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Quality New Mexico will conduct a workshop “Preparing for Strategic Planning – Your Approach to the Future” 8:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 13 at CNM Workforce Training Center, 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque.
Registration is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org. The workshop fee is $150 for non-members and special discounts apply for Quality NM Members. You’ll use the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to guide your planning for the future.
Who should attend? This workshop is designed for owners, leaders, managers, supervisors and team leaders. Read More
Scenes From Ruby K’s Yum Run
A group of 141 participants take off on Central Avenue near Fuller Lodge in the 9th Annual Ruby K’s Yum Run Oct. 26. The 1K, 5K and 10K races raised about $5,200 for local food bank LA Cares. Photo by Jim Nesmith
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Los Alamos Golf Course Update
Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC
Progress continues on the clubhouse with window installation taking place. The HVAC work is nearly complete, sheet rock work in the basement has started and a great deal of site work is taking place in the parking lot.
Speaking of the parking lot, we appreciate the patience that players have shown, as the contractor works to complete this portion of construction site work. We expect this work to be completed in mid- November and players to have access again to the main entrance and parking lot.
To date we’ve had about Read More
