A Sparkling Night on Diamond Drive
Lights sparkle and reflect off cars and mirrors along Diamond Drive Friday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Lights illuminate the Mobil Service Station against the dark background on Diamond Drive Friday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Stock up on Kids Clothes and Gear at Little Forest Playschool Fall Resale
LFP News:
The annual Little Forest Playschool Fall Resale is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 with a discount hour from noon to 1 p.m., at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.
This event is free and open to the public and is the largest fundraiser for the non-profit preschool. It offers and a good chance to find great deals on new and gently used infant and children’s clothing, toys, books, movies, games, car seats, high chairs and other furniture, sports equipment, and so much more. There is even a “ladies’ room,” filled with clothes, shoes, accessories and maternity wear for women.
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Solve ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ with LA Light Opera
Company Chairman William Cartwright (John Cullinan) and members of the chorus. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Edwin Drood (Rita O’Connell) meets his fiancée Rosa Bud (Christina Martos) in the graveyard. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLoosely based on an unfinished mystery by Charles Dickens, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical by Rupert Holmes, is set in the Victorian Music Hall Royale in London.
The company is on stage to present a play based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel. Since Dickens Read More
Luján Wants LANL Employees Compensated if Furloughed Due to Government Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District spoke today on the House floor in support of H.R. 3223, legislation that ensures furloughed federal employees retroactively receive their pay.
During his remarks, Luján highlighted that it is the intent of Congress to also support contract employees at the national laboratories.
In addition, he submitted into the Congressional Record a letter he is sending Department of Energy Secretary Earnest Moniz to emphasize that fact. Below are Luján’s remarks as Read More
Gallery Patrons Walk the Dark Side at Opening
Gallery visitors check out Corinne Marie’s ‘Dead Painter Painting A Dead Painter Painting.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Sandra Quintana with her water color series ‘Path Into Darkness.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Women attending Friday’s artist’s reception at Fuller Lodge Art Center received a red rose, compliments of Flowers By Gillian.
The rose was in keeping with the show “Deep Into That Darkness Peering,” which was inspired by a quotation from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven.”
Emotional and Read More
LAPD Bids Farewell to Retired Sgt. DeWayne Williams
Retired Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun presents Sgt. DeWayne Williams with a plaque and other gifts as Williams’ wife Valeria captures her husband’s retirement event on camera Thursday at the Los Alamos Police Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Retired Deputy Chief Kevin Purtymun, right, presents retiring Sgt. DeWayne Williams with all of the badges he has worn during his career with the Los Alamos Police Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comCo+op Presents Unique Beer Dinner
CO+OP News:
The Los Alamos Co+op Market, Santa Fe Brewing Co. and Chef Edwin Theodore present a Beer Dinner to satisfy both meat eaters and vegans alike at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The five beer and four course meal features delicious pairings.
Beer Dinner Menu:
- Opening Beer ─ Saison 88
- First course ─ Walnut and Pecan Pate and mystery beer
- Second course ─ Beet and Orange Soup & Santa Fe Pale Ale
- Third course ─ Barley Risotto & Oktoberfest
- Dessert course ─ Chocolate and Avocado Mousse & Java Stout
Tickets are available at the Co+op, and space is limited. This event is $45 for Read More
Young Artists Invited to Design CROP Walk T-Shirt
Crop Walk participants at a previous event. Courtesy photoCROP WALK News:
Children in fourth through sixth grades are invited this month to submit t-shirt logo designs for the upcoming 2013 Los Alamos CROP Walk & Turkey Trot.
Creative young artists have competed in this event in the past two years. Last year’s winner was Sarah Worley.
The Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk & Turkey Trot Logo Contest is open to fourth through sixth graders whose family lives or works in Los Alamos County. The winning design will be used as the official t-shirt logo for the walk Sunday, Nov. 24. In addition to the Read More
Community Invited to ‘The Spanish Table: Tapas y Vino’
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos cordially invites the community to its new fall fundraiser: The Spanish Table: Tapas y Vino.
The event, which promises to be lively, informative and fun – is set for 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant and will feature five courses with five wine pairings, including dessert.
Included in the fun-filled event is a wine-tasting with professional sommelier Mark Johnson and live and silent wine auctions with Johnson engaging diners with his vast knowledge of wine and food pairings.
Tickets are $60 per person and available Read More
Luján: It’s Time House Republicans End Political Games, Allow Vote to End Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement on the government shutdown and House Republicans’ refusal to allow a vote on the Senate-passed Continuing Resolution:
“Enough is enough. New Mexico families are hurting as workers have been off the job for days and critical services have been delayed. It is long past time for Congress to act to end the government shutdown and make sure that the employees who have been furloughed through no fault of their own are made whole. It is long past time Read More
Sunset Hay Rides UN-CANCELLED … The Popular Event Is Back On!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division’s Sunset Hayrides are back on!
The event is moved from Friday to Saturday, Oct. 19 and is supported by the Los Alamos County Sherriff’s Posse Lodge, the Los Alamos Stable Owner’s Association, the Los Alamos Pony Club and the Los Alamos 4-H Club.
Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center for the 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. rides.
Fees: $5 / adult, 18 & over
$2 / youth, 4 – 17
$1 / child, under 4
Limit: 100 participants per hour
Contact the Recreation Division at 662-8170 for additional information. Read More
Unique Pottery Exhibit, Synchronicity on Display at UNM-LA
SuFong Milonni, left, and Barbara Yarnell collaborated on the UNM-LA pottery exhibit. Photo by Vint Miller
Examples of the pottery exhibit demonstrating alternative firing methods now showing at the UNM-LA library. Photo by Barbara Yarnell
UNM-LA faculty member Barbara Yarnell along with longtime friend and student, SuFong Milonni, are exhibiting 27 pieces of their pottery featuring alternative firing techniques, through Oct. 18 at the UNM-LA library. An additional 20 pieces also are on display at the UNM-LA Student Union.
The pair has been working together Read More
Magical Pumpkin Splash and Carnival Oct. 26
Tour The Area’s Top Open Houses This Weekend!
REAL ESTATE News:
This is the perfect time of year to tour the top open houses scheduled for this weekend throughout the area!
The Los Alamos Daily Post features a weekly section highlighting the open houses throughout Los Alamos, White Rock, Jemez Springs and Santa Fe.
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house are included in this weekly section.
Click on the map to read details about the featured homes. Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on a smart phone or ipad from the road!
Click on the Real Estate Section “red Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Oct. 4
Oppenheimer and Groves show Topper spirit. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Friday, Oct. 4
LAHS Homecoming Parade 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 downtown Los Alamos
Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 at Sullivan Field (Varsity Boys vs. Albuquerque Academy)
Los Alamos Visiting Nurses Birthday Barbeque 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 LAVN (2202 Canyon Road)
Admission is free! All donations go to the organ fund. Forty years of community caring. More information at 662-2525
Expressions in Book Art Exhibit Read More
Los Alamos Co+op Market Celebrates National Co-op Month
CO+OP News:
October is National Co-op Month. The Los Alamos Co+op market takes this opportunity to reward its members with great sales and educational opportunities.
The Los Alamos Co+op Market members can enjoy extra savings month with two discount days (5 percent on the 5th & 10 percent on the 10th). Join, renew or upgrade your membership during the month of October and receive a goodie bag valued at $15. Stop by 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 when the rockin’ sounds of the Kakistocrats fill the café.
The Co+op is a community-owned business where the public is welcome to shop. Membership is open Read More
OBITUARY: Carol C. Wall Dec. 6, 1916–Sept. 26, 2013
CAROL C. WALL Dec. 6, 1916–Sept. 26, 2013
Carol C. Wall, 96, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and loved ones on September 26, 2013. Carol moved to Los Alamos, NM in December 2006 to be close to son Gary.
Born in Marietta, Ohio on December 6, 1916, she moved with her mother to Denver, CO in 1939 following her father’s death. It was there that she met Larry Wall.They were married on July 5, 1941. Shortly after Larry left for 4 years of service during WWII. Carol singlehandedly raised their first son, Larry, Jr. (currently of Monterey, CA) until 1945 when her husband returned from Europe. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Government Shutdown is Affecting Education
By LOWELL CHRISTENSENI’m very concerned about the effect of the government shutdown on education. Some of us look back on school and remember our favorite teacher, but today’s youth will look back with fond memories of their favorite bureaucrats, who tragically today are not at work; they’re out on their boats.
For example, I recently asked young Rupert Johnson down the street, “Who has had the biggest impact on your education?” Without hesitation he thought of Mylford Peabody, acting-assistant-under-secretary-director of the Office-of-Thinking-Up-Stuff. Mylford qualified Read More
Column: Tips for Retirement Investing
Tips for Retirement InvestingSaving for retirement is a huge financial responsibility, and it does not end when you collect the last paycheck from your employer. You will need to make sure your retirement investing plan meets your changing needs in the future.
The money you’ve saved will need to last a while. According to a September 24, 2012, report (PDF,) the National Center for Health Statistics reports that a 65-year-old man is expected to live another 17.3 years, to just over age 82. A 65-year-old woman is expected to live another 20.0 years, to age 85.
In retirement, Read More
UNM-LA Composition Cinema Lecture Series Continues With Documentary Home
Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will present the documentary Home, Oct. 10 as the third feature in the Composition Cinema I: A Film and Lecture Series, which will run through Nov. 14.
The visually stunning film by French photographer and environmentalist, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, is shot almost entirely from an aerial perspective and makes a compelling case that man has neglected the mystery and miracle of life on earth and that he has plundered the planet, disturbing the delicate balance that sustains so much of the earth’s life.
Christopher Strauss, Read More
