Letter to the Editor: I Am Overtaxed!!
By COREY NEWIn response to PATRICK SORAN’S shameful letter to the Los Alamos Community, I would like to say shame on you!
Mohit Dubey National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Mohit Dubey at the keyboard. Courtesy photoNMSA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) senior, Mohit Dubey, has been named a semifinalist in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
The program provides academically talented high school seniors an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,000 National Merit Scholarships worth about $35 million that will be offered next spring.
“This is a big honor,” NMSA-Art Institute Director Riis Gonzales said. “We’re very excited for him. Mohit is a Read More
LASG Holds First Gymnastics Meet of Season
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics students show off their moves. Courtesy photoLos Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) will join USA Gymnastics and its member clubs across the nation Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate National Gymnastics Day.
National Gymnastics Day is an annual event to showcase the sport of gymnastics and to encourage and promote physical fitness and good nutrition among the nation’s youth.
LASG will celebrate the event by holding its first girls inter squad gymnastics meet of the season, in which 34 team level gymnasts will compete on beam, bars, floor and vault. Read More
NM School for the Arts Accepting Applications
NMSA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico School for the Arts is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year for the grades 9-11 (NMSA does not accept 12th grade students.)
Openings are limited and anyone interested in attending the statewide charter school is encouraged to apply and schedule a “shadow day” as soon as possible.
Admission applications can be found online at https:////www.nmschoolforthearts.org under “Admissions.”
Completed applications including the required student essay must be received by mail or fax to NMSA no later than Jan. 17, 2014.
The curriculum at NMSA Read More
‘Experts in Living Well’ Senior Services Fair Saturday
Courtesy photo
LARSO News:
“Experts in Living Well” is this year’s slogan for National Senior Center Month, to be celebrated 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the White Rock Senior Center (WRSC), 137 Longview Dr. in White Rock.
WRSC’s celebration takes the form of a Senior Services Fair, with representatives from companies such as Bee Hive Homes, Comfort Keepers, Decades Case Management, Haven Behavioral Senior Care, Home Instead, Kingston Residence Center and Los Alamos Visiting Nurses.
Non-Profit Organizations with a focus on seniors, such as Aspen Ridge Read More
Common Core Parent Institute 8 a.m. Friday
Common Core Parent Institute Hosted by LAPS
Parents and community members are invited to a Common Core Parent Institute Friday, Sept. 20, hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools.
The institute begins with registration at 8 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church.
To successfully implement Common Core across the Los Alamos school system, parents need to understand what we are doing and why. For example, there are new expectations of skills and knowledge for K-12 students in literacy and math. Common Core standards identify Read More
School Board Holds Special Meeting and Work Session Sept. 26
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled a Special School Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.26 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
The agenda item for this meeting is a “material change request” to change the completion date of the Los Alamos Middle School.
Following the Special School Board Meeting at 5:45 p.m., the Board will hold a Work Session. Agenda items include community relations and administration matters. Read More
Atheists Hold Discussion Sept. 25
LACOA News:
The Los Alamos Community of Atheists will have an open discussion 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in meeting room one at Mesa Public Library.
For more information, email losalamoscommunityofatheists@
Luján Highlights Impact of Climate Change on Minority Communities
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus spoke on the House floor Wednesday on the need to address climate change.
With Hispanic Heritage Month beginning Sept. 15, Luján highlighted the importance of this issue within the Latino community. During his remarks, Luján also highlighted his opposition to a House Republican plan to make steep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
“Mr. Speaker, it’s time for Congress to work together on a Read More
Jennifer Reglien Best Predictor in Pace Race
Pace racers of all ages turned out to run the ‘Bridges Loop’ course Tuesday. Courtesy photoACR News:
Jennifer Reglien was the best predictor at 15 seconds off in the weekly pace race held Sept. 17 on the “Bridges Loop” course on the trails behind the Aquatic Center.
Other top predictors were Karen Thorn at 20 seconds off her predicted time and Mariela Saenz and Paul Elkins tying at a 48 second differential. The top finisher in the one mile course Rose Nyenhus with a time of 7:28 and three-year-old Diego Leonard was the top male at 11:16. On the three mile course, Roxana Candia had Read More
OBITUARY: Justine Lenora (Hunt) Chick Aug. 18, 1932–Sept. 16, 2013
LA Fitness Celebrates National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
LAFC News:
To celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day Wednesday, Sept. 25, Los Alamos Fitness Center is opening its doors to the public, with free access to all equipment and classes from Monday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 29.
This offer applies to women and men alike.
Whether you’d like to try a few classes or get in some weight training and cardio, there will be no charge for non-members all week. Also, Los Alamos Fitness Center will be running special offers and discounts throughout the week. Read More
Hive Holding Brown Bag Lunch Today
HIVE News:
The Hive will hold its weekly brown-bag networking lunch at 11: 30 a.m. today (late is never a problem) at the Hive.
The Hive also welcomes presentations on projects from anyone. Just come by and update the group on progress or call Dave Jones at 505.660.06992 to schedule something. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Shame On Us Los Alamos!
By PATRICK SORANShame on us! We are a town built on higher education and we can’t even support our community college.
Disappointing. Perhaps we are just selfish and don’t really care about future generations. After all we got ours. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Letter to Residents of Los Alamos from UNM-LA
By CEDRIC PAGE, Ph.D.Dear Residents of Los Alamos,
As Executive Director for UNM-Los Alamos, I want to extend my sincere thanks for the community support we’ve received during our recent special election. It is very rewarding to hear personal stories from our students and alumni about their many positive experiences at UNM-LA. Our contributions to the quality of life in Los Alamos are amplified in the testimonials from those who have had rewarding and, for some, life-altering experiences as a result of their participation in our programs at UNM-LA. We are proud and Read More
Letter to the Editor: Questions and Concerns About Los Alamos Police Department
By DOUG PIPPINLANL Renews Education, Economic Development and Charitable Giving Plans
LANL News:
- $3.1 million approved for 2014
The Los Alamos National Security, LLC Board of Governors last week approved a $3.1 million extension to the company’s plan supporting education, economic development and charitable giving in Northern New Mexico.
“We’ve tailored our programs very carefully to leverage dollars for the maximum benefit to the community,” said Lab Director and LANS President Charlie McMillan. “Working with regional leaders, we’ve built a constructive and mutually beneficial relationship.”
LANS is the managing and operating contractor for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More
DPU Flood Damage Estimates Top $2.6 Million
Debris at dam spillway. Courtesy/DPU
DPU News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has identified damages from recent flooding in and around the County that impacts existing infrastructure, projects and operations. There are a number of other damages that have not yet been assessed as well.
Los Alamos Reservoir: The reservoir has filled with silt and debris from the recent floods and the access road has washed out and the underlying waterline exposed and damaged. The estimated cost to repair for dredging is $1,500,000; road repair/reconstruction is $750,000; and waterline Read More
County Releases Flood Damage Estimates
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County this morning released rough cost estimates from Public Works regarding flood damage from rain storm events leading up to and including the Friday, Sept. 13 severe deluge. Watch for flood damage photos and cost estimates from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities in the Los Alamos Daily Post shortly.
West holding pond at Pajarito Cliffs Site, culverts blown out, rip rap and culverts washed down the canyon. Cleanup and repair estimates are $350,000. Courtesy/LAC
Six feet deep gravel and mud covering drainage inlet at Ponderosa Estates. The larger ~48” Read More
