Reserve Spot Now For ‘Autumn in Tuscany’ Dinner!
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is thrilled to announce the menu for its second annual wine dinner fundraiser. The special event starts with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave.
“Autumn in Tuscany” is this year’s theme for the wine dinner. Irby Wood, Regional Sales Rep for Majestic Wines and nephew of legendary winemaker Jess Jackson of Kendall Jackson Winery is hosting the dinner. As the expert Sommelier, he will be on hand to describe each of the special wines being served with each course. Read More
Artists Wanted for Chalk Walk
LAAC News:
In conjunction with the Next Big Idea, the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will once again sponsor a “Chalk Walk.” Saturday, Sept. 14.
Squares of sidewalk around the Fuller Lodge Lawn will be rented for $5 each. Pick up an application with details about the event at the LAAC office in Fuller Lodge, where preregistration is ongoing, or print out the application. Registration the day of the event will begin at 10 a.m.,
Village Arts will be there with chalk for sale in case artists come empty-handed. Drawings should be completed by 12:30 p.m., at which point artists will surrender Read More
PSAT Testing Scheduled for Oct. 16
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School will administer the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) 7:45-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16.
In accordance with the New Mexico Public Education Department mandate, all sophomores attending Los Alamos High School are required to take this test. It is optional for juniors.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal, math and writing aptitude, and is recommended for juniors who will be taking the SAT later in the year.
In addition, it is the National Merit Scholarship qualifier when taken in the junior year and is also used to select minority students for several Read More
Skincare Column: Managing Dry, Itchy Skin
Skincare ColumnAging and years of sun exposure reduce the capacity of your skin to moisturize itself, so your skin often becomes dry, flaky and itchy.
Your skin becomes even drier when humidity is lower in the winter and in dry climates.
To help combat dry skin and itchiness try these tips:
- Avoid using harsh soaps, which are very drying to the skin. Instead, use mild or glycerin soaps on the body such as Alpha Keri, Basis, Eucerin, Neutrogena or Dove.
- Use anti-bacterial soaps only on underarms and genital area, hands and feet. Do not use on your
Katie’s Law Results in New Mexico’s 500th DNA Match
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE ─ Jayann Sepich and Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that Katie’s Law has led to the 500th match of DNA data to a criminal case in New Mexico.
The match came as the DNA Administrative Center, located in Albuquerque, compiled their final statistics for the month of August.
The Administrative Center notified Jayann Sepich of the milestone Friday, which was also the 10th Anniversary of her daughter Katie Sepich being laid to rest.
New Mexico’s DNA collection law, entitled “Katie’s Law,” is one of the toughest in the country Read More
Nutrition Classes Abound at Family YMCA
YMCA News:
A six-week Weight Management class will take place 9:30-10:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at the Y Express.
This class will focus on a “non-diet” method of weight management. Weekly classes will address various nutritional topics as well as provide fitness advice. The fee is $50 for Y members and $75 for others.
A free Diabetes Education and Prevention class is available to all members of the community 10:45-11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at the Y Express. This class will help participants take the steps necessary to make the research-based lifestyle changes that can prevent Read More
LACDC Seeks Artists for Outdoor Markets
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation is looking for artists and artisans to participate in the final two outdoor Artist Markets of the season at the White Rock Visitor Center.
The Markets are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 12. Space is limited, so early registration is advised.
To register for either market, click here or contact Melanie Peña for more information at mailto:melanie@losalamos.org or 661-4807. Read More
Heron Lake Has Water!
Heron Lake. Courtesy photo
We enjoyed a beautiful long weekend camping at Heron Lake State Park, a two hour drive north of Los Alamos. Heron Lake has water!
The Park Ranger reports the water level has risen several inches in the past two weeks when they ceased releasing water from the Heron Lake dam into the Chama River flowing into El Vado lake.
The late summer wild flowers are abundant In the park, plenty of water to enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. The new young ospreys are now teenagers diving for lake Read More
Letter to the Editor: More Great Local Customer Service
BY RUTH WILLIAMSONYet another local service deserves our accolades.
One of the blinds in my livingroom recently broke. I was informed by Cheryl Sowder at The Finishing Touch that the Hunter Douglas blinds, which I have enjoyed in recent years had been discontinued. The broken blind could neither be fixed nor be replaced by a window covering, which would match the other blinds throughout the room.
The only alternative was to purchase new window coverings for all nine of the windows. Since the current blind could not be repaired or replaced, Hunter Douglas offered to give me a trade-in Read More
Suicide Awareness Programs on JJAB Agenda
JJAB News:
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Building One, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
There will be a brief report on the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week programs.
The public is welcome to attend. Read More
United Way Kicks Off ‘Investing in Community Campaign’
UNWNM News:
United Way will kick off its “Investing in Community Campaign” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the White Rock Visitor Center.
The event is held in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce FAN Club. United Way will reveal the Community Action Fund goal for the upcoming year.
Those attending will meet representatives from non-profits who are benefitting from their investment into the Community Action Fund last year. Guests will find out what the United Way Youth Team members have up their sleeves for this year.
Los Alamos National Bank will sponsor this year’s kickoff Read More
Weekly Pace Race Cancelled Due to Weather
ACRR News:Free Music & Art for Teens and Young Adults Friday
Courtesy photo
CO+OP News:
Co+opRocks!, held on the north side of Ashley Pond 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, is a music and art based event for teens.
The evening kicks off with improv by the High School Theater Department, followed by local musicians including Sonji, Ryan Van Cleave, Matt Tapia, Nathan Lindsey, Michelangelo Lobato, Kile Uhlenbrock and Cody Ulibarri.
Recycled art projects and a historical hands-on loom are free art activities available during Co+opRocks! The art activities are provided by Fuller Lodge Art Center, the Historical Society and the Los Alamos Co+op Market.
This Read More
County Council to Attend Sept. 19 Farmers Market
COUNTY News:
Because rain is expected to continue through Thursday, members of the Los Alamos County Council are rescheduling their planned visit to chat with citizens at the Farmers Market to next week at 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19. Read More
White Rock Visitors Center Wins Design Contest
White Rock Visitors Center. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
The White Rock Visitors Center designed by Mullen Heller Architecture has won the HardieDesign Contest in the Modern Category.
The facility is a prime example of the benefits of James Hardie products engineered for climate.
In a region known for wildfires and monsoons, Mullen Heller designed the White Rock Visitor Center to stand up to dry temperatures and wet climates while maintaining a modern lodge appeal using a combination of HardiePlank and HardieTrim products.
Council Approves Changes to Personnel Rules & Regs. 100-1200 Series
Los Alamos County Human Resources Manager Denise Cassel briefed Council on proposed revisions and additions to personnel rules and regulations in the 100-1200 Series. Councilor Rick Reiss is the liaison to the Personnel Board, which worked over a long period of time to identify the needed changed. Reiss attended several of the review meetings. He commented that it’s hard to second guess any of the proposed changes because not only were they reviewed by County management but also by employees and union representatives as well. He commended the process. Cassel commended Personnel Board Read More
Council Accepts DPU Charter Review Committee’s Final Report
DPU Charter Review Committee Chair Susan O’Leary briefs Council this evening on her committee’s final report on proposed changes to the current charter covering the Department of Public Utilities. She explained that the committee met steadily since March and explored, evaluated and formed recommendations to Council’s three questions: Evaluate accountability and liability issues with current Charter Article V, consider whether changes are required to the current profit arrangement between DPU and the County and recommend a process for Council to add a utility. Read More
Council Presents Three Proclamations Tonight
Los Alamos County Council declares September ‘Arts & Culture Month’ and Councilor Rick Reiss presents the proclamation to Executive Director Marlane Hamilton of the Los Alamos Arts Council, left, and Board President Tiffany Hinojosa. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council declares Saturday, Sept. 14 as ‘The Next Big Idea Day’ in Los Alamos County. Councilor David Izraelevitz presents the proclamation to Suzette Fox of Los Alamos MainStreet, LLC and Scott Randall of Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. Photo Read More
Bear Enters Home On Barranca Mesa
Los Alamos Police searched the area for the bear reported inside the kitchen of a Barranca Mesa home. A bear that enters a home with people inside is considered a dangerous animal. Police leave the home after receiving a report that the bear was spotted further down the street. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Today at approximately 11:30 a.m., a large bear reported to be about three years old entered a home on El Nido on Barranca Mesa in Los Alamos. The home sits on the edge of a canyon near the east end of Barranca Road.
The homeowner and an adult relative were Read More
Udall Explains his Opposition to Limited Military Strike on Syria to NM Press
Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.
Staff Report
In a telephone press conference with New Mexico media this morning, Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., explained his position opposing a limited military strike on Syria.
“The United States has not yet exhausted all political, economic and diplomatic options,” Udall said. “The administration hasn’t made a case that a limited military strike will deter the use of chemical weapons. If our goal is to save lives, a military strike is not the best response.”
The American people and the international community are not behind the President’s proposed military action, he Read More
