How the Hen House Turns: The Hose of Winter
How the Hen House Turns: The Hose of WinterLooks like we’ll have this week off. No more threats of a deep freeze. However, Halloween is coming soon, and that means anything goes, including three feet of snow. That was years ago, so maybe now all we have to worry our birds about is Arctic air, especially if the temperature drops below 14 F. If water dribbles down the hose, even a little bit, you’re hosed.
I have a long hose. It runs all the way down the hill, laid out carefully so there are no sneaky hillocks for water to not climb over, all the way down the regulation Read More
OBITUARY: Wilbur Brown July 6, 1932–Sept. 17, 2013
WILBUR BROWN July 6, 1932–Sept. 17, 2013
Wilbur Knight Brown of Durango died from pneumonia Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango. He was 81.
Dr. Brown was born July 6, 1932 in Oakland, Calif., to Herbert and Donna Brown. He grew up in Piedmont, Calif., and graduated from Piedmont High School.
Known to family and friends as Bill, he attended the University of California at Berkeley, and obtained a doctoral degree in nuclear engineering. While at Berkeley, Bill was involved in the NROTC program and subsequently served in the U.S. Navy, obtaining the rank Read More
Bridge Over Diamond Drive at Dusk
The bridge over Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School at dusk. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Hilltopper Girls and Boys Golf Teams at Grants/Piedra Vista Fall Golf Invitational
Topper golfer Malorie Apgar teeing off on hole #11 at Coyote del Malpais Golf Course in Grants during today’s first round of the Grants/Piedra Vista Fall Golf Invitational. Photo by Mike Lippiatt
HILLTOPPER GOLF News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls and boys golf teams are competing in the Grants/Piedra Vista Fall Golf Invitational today and tomorrow at Coyote del Malpais Golf Course in Grants.
Monday Results:
Girls:
· 1st Kirtland Central.
· 2nd LAHS.
· 3rd Cleveland.
Individuals:
·1st Dominique Galloway – Cleveland
·2nd Sara Green – Bosque
·3rd Emma Haines Read More
PRObE Provides Access to Large Scale Supercomputers
Computer & Information Systems Manager Andree Jacobson of the New Mexico Consortium discussed the PROBE project during Tuesday’s taping of ‘Behind the White Coat’ at the PAC 8 Studio in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School student interns assist in assembling, testing and installing hundreds of computers at the PROBE Center in the Los Alamos Research Park. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 21 to Oct. 2, 2013
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Sept. 21 at 7:19 p.m. / A 66-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was battered by a household member on Yucca Street.
IRENE QUINTANA
Sept. 26 at 9:21 a.m. / Police arrested Irene Quintana, 49, of Chamita on Trinity Drive on an outstanding District Court warrant.
ELSIE FERNANDEZ
Sept. 27 at 2:05 a.m. / Police arrested Elsie Fernandez, 34, of Ojo Caliente in Santa Fe on an outstanding Read More
5K Run/Walk For 1st. Lt. Micah Anderson
10th Annual 26-Mile Trail Sale Oct. 19-20
Drive up and see the fall colors while shopping for treasures up and down the Jemez Valley. Yard sale spots will also form at local businesses and larger, group locations along N.M. 4. Courtesy photo
By ROBERT BORDEN
The Jemez Valley at the peak of the fall colors is the beautiful backdrop for the 10th annual 26-Mile Trail Sale set for Oct. 19-20.
The event is a yard sale shopper’s dream that meanders along N.M. 4 from San Ysidro to Sierra Los Pinos. Sellers will be set up multi-vendor locations in business parking lots along N.M. 4 as well as individual yard sales. The sale starts in San Ysidro at Mile Read More
Scenes From Balloon Fiesta 2013
The 42nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kick off Saturday with more than 500 hot air balloons representing 20 countries. The fiesta runs through Oct. 13 at Balloon Fiesta Park. The hot air balloon competitive flying starts today with pilots competing to win cash prizes. Competitive flying will continue throughout the week, taking a break on Wednesday for the Flight of the Nations. The Flight of the Nations will honor the 20 countries participating in the 42nd event, as each flies their nation’s flag from their balloon. For details on events, schedule, entertainment and photographs, Read More
Homecoming Court Spotted Riding Horses
The Los Alamos High School Homecoming Court were spotted on small rocking horses in Smiths parking lot Friday afternoon. The wooden horses are created by Taos artist Juan Rivera and will be on sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 2 at the Fuller Lodge Art Show. Rivera, who has a singing voice likened to Frank Sinatra, will perform Christmas songs during the show. Photo by Sandra J. Quintana
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Hawks Cross Country Teams Sweep Meet!
LAMS 8th grade girls Hawks cross country team. Photo by Jim Stein
LAMS 7th grade boys Hawks cross country team. Photo by Jim Stein
LAMS 7th grade girls Hawks cross country team. Photo by Christie Kelly
LAMS SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Middle School’s Hawks cross country teams swept the Santa Fe Indian School meet Wednesday, Oct. 2!
The athletes won 1st place as a team in all four races including 7th grade girls, 7th grade boys, 8th grade girls and 8th grade boys.
Additionally, Paulina Burnside won 1st place individually in the 7th grade girls race and Jevon Montoya won 1st place individually Read More
Yang: Diffuse…A Little Self-Reflection
Diffuse…a little self-reflectionRecently, a store manager made a mistake on my order. Though important, my order was not time sensitive. I happened to be in the store to inquire about my order, and he discovered the mistake. It was an oversight, but with little consequence, so I shrugged it off. However, the manager apologized profusely, was embarrassed, and truly felt bad.
I probably would feel the same way if I were in his shoes. I kept reassuring him that it was no big deal, and his follow-up action was quite adequate. Could I have responded differently? Acting indignant, Read More
Underground Work on 15th Street Completed
The underground work on 15th Street between Central Avenue and Iris Street is now complete and the trenches are covered over. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Toppers Lose 28-13 to Academy and the Single Wing
Xavier Dennison carries the ball for a gain against Albuquerque Academy Friday night. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Quarterback Brice Van Etten tries to evade a tackle during first quarter play against Albuquerque Academy. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
By JIM OWEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
On Friday evening, the Los Alamos Hilltoppers lost their Homecoming to the Albuquerque Academy Chargers 28-13 at Sullivan Field.
LA started with a win of the toss and chose to receive the ball. LA took the kick-off and drove down the field using the FB running behind Read More
Expert on Ancient Intoxicants Speaks Tuesday
Dr. Patrick McGovern, director of the Biomolecular Archeology Project at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, analyses a sample. Courtesy photoBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Alcohol has a bad reputation. Often, it gets painted as the villain that causes reckless and destructive behavior.
Dr. Patrick McGovern, director of the Biomolecular Archeology Project at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, will unveil alcohol’s long past and its impacts on human culture during the upcoming Los Alamos Historical Society’s lecture at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Admission to the lecture Read More
Winds Map ‘Uncharted Territory’ Saturday
The Los Alamos Community Winds get ready for the second half of their concert ‘Uncharted Territory,’ Saturday. A highlight of the concert was the world premier of ‘ …and they named it Trinity,’ a new work for concert band by Winds Musical and Artistic Director Ted Vives. The piece received a standing ovation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Local Resident Collecting Hand-knits for Black Forest Fire Victims
Staff Report
Tina Derr of Los Alamos is coordinating a service project to collect hand-made hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for the fire survivors in the Black Forest region destroyed by fire this summer. The Black Forest is in the northern part of Colorado Springs, a part of El Paso County.
“I am hoping people will either sew, knit or crochet enough for each person to get one item but if miracles happen, maybe more,” Derr said.
Derr lost her own home in the Cerro Grande Fire in 2000.
An exact number of homes destroyed or partial loss has still not been nailed down because many were unincorporated Read More
GOP Women Raise Funds Through Garage Sale
Members of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women held a garage sale on Barranca Mesa Saturday to raise money for the nonprofit organization. From left, JoAnn Johnson, Norma Tech, Donna MacDonald, Mary Brooks and Terry Marzili. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Celebrates LAVN’s 40th Birthday
A large crowd helped celebrate the 40th birthday of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurses at a barbeque on the grounds of their facility on Canyon Road Friday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Hot dogs and hamburgers were on the menu at the 40th Birthday Party of the Los Alamos Visiting Nurses. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCone Zone Update: Week of Oct. 7
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2:
15th Street: Paving operations will begin Monday. Driveway accesses to business parking areas on 15th Street are closed; valley gutters and drive pads have been placed. This closure will last for 15 days to allow time to place forms, concrete, and cure time for Read More
