Today’s ‘Dinner Over Diamond’ Postponed!
UNITED WAY News:
Update: Today’s “Dinner Over Diamond” event sponsored by the United Way Youth Team has been POSTPONED due to weather.
Organizers are meeting Monday so check back at ladailypost.com for the new date.
Local GOP Attends State Central Committee Meeting
Several Los Alamos Republicans attended the Republican Party of New Mexico State Central Committee meeting Sept. 21 at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque. Front row from left, JoAnn Johnson, Norma Tech and Marie Todd. Back row from left, former Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley, Vincent Chiravelle, Bill McKerley and Robert Gibson. Photo by John Rockwell Read More
Rainbow Follows Storm Over Main Hill Road
A rainbow shines over the Main Hill Road after Saturday afternoon’s brief storm. Photo by Maria Thibodeau/www.mariawritingwithlight.com Read More
Gary King Opposes Deep Cuts to Federal Food Stamps
Attorney General Gary King
STATE News:
New Mexico Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor Gary King today strongly spoke out against Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to impose harsh cuts to American families who depend on federal food stamps.
Yesterday House Republicans passed billions of dollars in cuts to federal food stamps by a vote of 217-210; the cuts will push millions of American families, including those in New Mexico, into poverty during the ongoing economic slump.
“While this is a federal issue, and I intend to be the next Governor Read More
Potential for Severe T-Storms in North Central/Northwestern NM Today
NWS News:
This is a brief update from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque on the potential for severe weather over portions of north central and northwestern New Mexico today, Sunday, Sept. 22.
Impacts:
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to take shape this afternoon over northwestern and north central New Mexico, many of which will be strong to severe. These storms will be capable of producing severe hail (greater than 1″ diameter) and/or severe wind gusts (greater than/equal to 58 mph.)
In addition, breezy to windy conditions will spread over much of New Read More
Join Mountaineers on Hiking Adventure from Pajarito Mountain Through Valle Grande
The Mountaineers welcome participants on a Sept. 28 hike from Pajarito, through the pass between Pajarito and Cerro Grande (shown here), then through the Valle Grande to N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAM
LAM News:
Shelter Dogs Need Homes Fast!
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter continues to be inundated with pets. While three dogs were adopted last week – even more have arrived to take their place. Anyone who ever thought about adopting a dog is urged to stop by the shelter as soon as possible. Something special develops between an owner and a rescue dog … the dog will love you forever. Courtesy/LACAS Read More
The Cone Zone: Week of Sept. 23
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: Due to problems resulting from the recent rain, work on 15th Street will primarily consist of dewatering and sweeping activities. The road closure between Myrtle and Oakwood north will remain in place until Sept. 25. Access at Oakwood South and Sage Loop Read More
Letter to the Editor: Shame on Michelle Lujan Grisham
By DAREN SAVAGEShame on Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., a former resident of Los Alamos who joined all but two of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members in walking out before the parents of two of the victims killed in the Benghazi attacks testified.
Patricia Smith, the mother of Sean Smith and Charles Woods, the father of Ty Woods, spoke after the committee questioned the heads of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board (ARB) and the Independent Panel of Best Practices.
I urge all supporters of families of those who were killed in Benghazi to voice Read More
Learn to Coexist Peacefully with Coyotes
Coyote on a city street. Courtesy/Project Coyote
PEEC News:
Coyotes are persistent survivors of human persecution and habitat modifications. As extremely adaptable animals, they have learned to live in human-dominated landscapes. But what can we, as humans, do to coexist peacefully with them, and what do we need to know not to be afraid of them?
This will be the topic of a presentation given by David Parsons, a regional representative of Project Coyote, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
As a basis for understanding coyotes, Parsons will cover
Free Guided Trips to Southwest Jemez Mountains
FOREST SERVICE News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will be hosting several free field trips for the public to learn about restoration efforts planned for the Southwest Jemez Mountains.
Oct. 11 and 12, three field trips will be scheduled each day. Choose from a full day or a half day trip. The group will travel to various locations in the forest and hear from the specialists who are engaged in managing this intricate and complex landscape.
Each day, there will be one all day trip and two half day trips. Participants can choose from the following: all day trip from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Read More
Registration Opens for YMCA Dance Classes
YMCA News:
Registration is now open for October Dance Classes at The Family YMCA.
The YMCA will be having an Open House for the Hip Hop for Kids class 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.
This class is open to Boys and Girls ages 8-13. Students will learn the latest dance moves in a fun and creative environment. Technique is taught through choreographed routines to contemporary music by Melissa Belice. Cost is $40 per month or $20 for Y members.
Turkish and Middle Eastern Dance will be taught by Neslihan Ceren-Zeytun at the main YMCA facility from 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $40 per month or $20 for Y Members. Read More
Udall Honors Hispanic Heritage
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall submitted the following statement to the Congressional Record recognizing the tremendous contributions of Hispanic Americans in New Mexico and across the country:
“Mr. President, September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to remember and to celebrate the integral role of Hispanic Americans in the economy, culture and identity of our nation.
“In New Mexico, we enjoy a rich Hispanic heritage that goes back over Read More
Los Alamos County Line
It’s been a hectic week for County employees with all the clean up activities needed after the big rain storms that came through Los Alamos and White Rock last week. So, this week’s County Line newsletter gives you a brief update on some of those activities, but otherwise, it’s “short and sweet” this time.
A Council Meeting Friday…
Remember, this next Friday (Sept. 27) the Council will hold a lunchtime meeting to encourage broader participation by citizens! The meeting starts at noon in Council Chambers
Crowd Turns Out for Opera on the Rocks
Park Superintendent Jason Lott introduces Opera on the Rocks this evening in Bandelier. Bandelier National Monument and the Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera presented Amahl and the Night Visitors by Giancarlo Menotti, an Opera Alta production. Photo by Katy Korkos
Los Alamos High School Honor Choir Bel Canto takes the stage. Photo by Katy Korkos
Crowd gathers for Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier. Photo by Katy Korkos
Rotary Stars set up their cheese platters at this evening’s event. Photo by Katy Korkos
The weather cleared up just in time for people to get on the shuttles at the White
LANL Briefs Media on Flood Damage
LANL’s Dave McInroy at Friday’s media briefing describes flood damage to area canyons. McInroy stands in front of the LANL weir that he believes saved the ‘Y’ highway interchange from serious damage. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Although most Los Alamos National Laboratory facilities on mesa tops came through last week’s flooding with minimal impact, damage to canyons on and off LANL property has been extensive. During a media briefing Friday, Dave McInroy, director of LANL’s environmental correction Read More
This Weekend’s Pojoaque River Art Tour Begins at Than Povi Fine Art Gallery
Than Povi Fine Art Gallery in Pojoaque hosted a reception Friday night to celebrate the Pojoaque River Art Tour’s 20th year. This weekend’s Pojoaque River Art Tour begins at Than Povi Fine Art Gallery with seven artist set up under the portal and another 16 stops along the tour. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Patrons check out art entered in a silent auction Friday night at the Than Povi Fine Art Gallery. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Than Povi Fine Art Gallery co-owner Deborah Torres chats with art patrons. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-LA Composition Cinema Lecture Series Presents Tsotsi
Tsotsi (Presley Chweneyagae), cares for a baby accidentally taken in a car jacking. Courtesy/Tsotsi Pictures
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will feature Tsotsi, Sept. 28, as the second installment in the Composition Cinema I: A Film and Lecture Series, which will run through Nov. 14.
The host for Tsotsi will be UNM-LA Adjunct Faculty member, Zandree Stidham, and the discussion will center around her course theme “Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back.”
Tsotsi presents six days in the life of a young gang leader in Johannesburg, South Africa as he cares for a baby Read More
Flooding Closes Areas of SFNF Through Dec. 30
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Recent heavy rainfall in the Pecos/Las Vegas area of the Santa Fe National Forest has required that certain roads and sites be closed for public safety.
Several forest roads are impassible due to washouts, debris such as trees and branches along roadways, and plugged culverts. There are also a few bridges that were jammed up with debris and sustained damage.
Forest personnel continue to assess the damage but are unable to reach some areas due to impassable roads. Clearing of debris has begun in some areas but this may take some time depending on the amount Read More
Prescribed Burns Planned on Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest is planning a prescribed fire on the Coyote Ranger District within the next seven days.
The Mesa Camino burn may start as early as tomorrow (Sunday.) If conditions don’t allow that burn to be successful, they may burn in the Gallina area instead. Planned benefits from these burns: reduce hazardous fuels, break up continuous fuels, prepare the land for new growth, help plants and trees to grow healthier, improve wildlife habitat.
Smoke will be monitored and the Forest Service will comply with New Mexico air quality regulations. Smoke from a prescribed fire Read More
