Class of ’93 Returns to Los Alamos High School
The Los Alamos High School Class of 1993 was in town for their 20th High School Reunion the weekend of July 4. The group visited the newly renovated Los Alamos High School. Back row from the left, Amy Harrison, Shannon Sorem, Sarah Piltch, Mrs. Nikimken, Sarah Morris Moulton, Katie Lacey Olso, Dan Jarmer, Jennifer Trapp White, Julia Justus Rael-Blanco, Brian Sierk, Eric Rush, Milissa Starkovich Soto, Melissa Macdonell Laeser, Ann Kirkpatrick Crider and Tina Pan Wu. Front row, Matt Christiansen, Everett Neal, Bethany Gartz, Anthony Puckett, Laura Brownell Jarmer, Wendy Palatinus, Rocke Open House at Bradbury Science Museum July 26 for New Mexico Consortium’s Biofuel Exhibit
NMC’s Los Alamos greenhouse where algae for biofuels is researched. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BSM News:
An open house event featuring New Mexico Consortium’s (NMC) Biofuel Exhibit is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 26, with a brief presentation at 6 p.m. by Bioscience Division Leader Dr. Jose Olivares. Light refreshments will be served.
“Algae to Biofuels: Squeezing Power from Pond Scum” is brainchild of Dr. Olivares of Los Alamos National Laboratory and Dr. Richard Sayre of NMC and LANL. The exhibits highlight the work of the Read More
Recycling Goes Chic at Recycled Fashion Workshop
Elizabeth Chapman modeling her recycled fashion ensamble in last year’s Next Big Idea Recycled Fashion Show. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Do you have an eye for fashion and a love for recycling? Want to help change the public perception of trash?
Come to the free Recycled Fashion Workshop hosted by the Los Alamos County Environmental Services to learn the ins and outs of recycled fashion, and begin creating an eco-chic recycled fashion garment to enter in the Second Annual Next Big Idea Recycled Fashion Show Saturday, Sept. 14.
The Recycled Fashion Workshop is Read More
Roll with the Derby Dames Saturday
Los Alamos Derby Dames battle on the track during a home scrimmage. Photo by Skip Wecksung/Courtesy of the LA Derby DamesDERBY DAMES News:
Roller Derby hits the track at 5:30 p.m. Saturday as the M’atom Bombs host Clovis Roller Derby at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
Come cheer on the Los Alamos Derby Dames at this all ages, family friendly event.
A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. Tickets are on sale now from local roller girls and will be available at the Los Alamos Derby Dames booth at Friday’s Summer Concert at Mari Read More
NM Veterans’ Rural Cemetery Plan Underway
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE– Gov. Susana Martinez announced that her administration is developing a statewide strategic veterans’ cemetery plan to establish cemeteries for New Mexico’s rural-area veterans.
Martinez said the goal is to provide resting places that meet the highest federal standards for the large portion of New Mexico’s veteran population that live a great distance from the three federal cemeteries currently available to them at Santa Fe, Ft. Bayard and Ft. Bliss.
“Our veterans and their spouses—no matter where they live—deserve a special, dignified Read More
Breaking News: Detective Files Counter Claim Against Los Alamos County Council and Others
Los Alamos Det. Brian Schamber, center in gray shirt and tie, with his wife Zina Schamber and the senior command staff of the Los Alamos Police Department during a 2012 County Council meeting at the White Rock Fire Station in which police officials briefed council on the department’s master career plan. From left, former Commander Randy Foster who was recently terminated, Commander Scott Mills who is on leave, and back row from left, Commander Preston Ballew who is on medical leave, Commander Jason Wardlow Herrera and Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris. Police Chief Wayne Torpy, currently on sick Read More
Letter to the Editor: Protest Against Slanted Reporting of Nuclear Weapons Issues
Protest Against Slanted Reporting of Nuclear Weapons IssuesThis is a protest against the consistently slanted reporting of the Los Alamos Monitor on nuclear weapons issues. It appears that the Monitor takes pleasure in attacking the foundation of this town’s existence and deriding its proud history of supporting the nation’s defense. I am open to balanced criticism and, although I do not agree, I can respect intelligent advocacy of the abolition of nuclear weapons. However, I am disgusted by the extensive quoting of anti-nuclear ideologues who are treated Read More
Race and Great Auction Items Saturday
Money IQ: True Stories – A Credit Card Dispute Lost and Won
Money IQ
Note: This column is a real-life example of a credit card dispute commonly referred to as a “dispute of quality.” This is a dispute about the quality of goods and services received. The other type of dispute is a billing error dispute. Billing error disputes are fairly straight forward and are regulated by the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA.) The FCBA rules and rights do not apply if you are disputing the quality of goods and services. Over the years, I have spoken with people that have a false sense of security when using their Read More
LAFD Wraps Up Granite Mountain Family Donations This Weekend
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department is wrapping up donation collections for the families of the 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shots who tragically lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Wildfire in Prescott, Ariz. June 30.
These same firefighters defended Los Alamos and Los Alamos National Laboratory from the Las Conchas Fire of June 2011, and more recently from the threat of the Thompson Ridge Fire in the Jemez Mountains west of Los Alamos.
LAFD firefighters will host a table at the summer concert this Friday evening at Marimac Plaza where they will offer the opportunity for residents to sign
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship to Amy Neal
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club recently presented Amy Neal with a scholarship. Amy will attend the University of Tennessee to study engineering. From left, Amy’s father Ben Neal, Kiwanis President Don Casperson, Amy Neal and her mom Ruth Ann Neal. Amy was selected because of her vast contribution to the community and youth through Youth United Way, Mexico Mission and Los Alamos Youth Leadership. Kiwanis meets each Tuesday at noon at Trinity of the HIll Church in Kelly Hall. Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more Read More
Don Quixote Distillery Ranks Among ‘Top Five Distilleries Worth the Road Trip’
Staff Report:
Los Alamos Country attracts visitors every year because of the natural beauty, historical sites and innovative laboratory, but there is now another reason for tourists to make a visit.
Don Quixote Distillery and Winery was recently ranked in the “Top Five Distilleries Worth the Road Trip,” by The Boys Club, an online cocktail resource and publication.
Joining Don Quixote on the must-visit list include legendary distilleries such as Maker’s Mark, Journeyman, Corsair and FEW Spirits.
“It is an honor that this distillery critic considers our spirits to be on the same level as these Read More
Study Explains Acceleration of Greenland’s Inland Ice
Greenland glaciers. Courtesy/AGU
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Surface meltwater draining through cracks in an ice sheet can warm the sheet from the inside, softening the ice and letting it flow faster, a new study finds.
During the last decade, researchers have captured compelling evidence of accelerating ice flow at terminal regions, or “snouts,” of Greenland glaciers as they flow into the ocean along the western coast. Now, the new research shows that the interior regions are also flowing much faster than they were in the winter of 2000-2001, and the study authors propose a reason for the Read More
‘Shoe Tree’ Crops Up in Downtown Los Alamos
Area youth have taken up the practice of lobbing old shoes into what’s now dubbed ‘the shoe tree’ towering above the skate park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shoes dangle from branches and sway in the breeze +at the downtown skate park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NNSA Conducts I-RAPTER Training in Kazakhstan
Joseph J. Krol Jr., NNSA Associate Administrator for Emergency Operations. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) last week conducted an International Radiological Assistance Program Training for Emergency Response (I-RAPTER) training in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The training, held at the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Almaty, included using radiation detection equipment to locate hidden radioactive sources during a practical exercise. At the conclusion of the course, international first responders were able to appropriately Read More
The Pain Free Athlete: Reduce Lower Back Pain by Increasing Hip Mobility
Jessica Kisiel
Many of my posture alignment clients suffer from painful lower back conditions – sciatica, bulging or herniated discs, SI joint dysfunction, stenosis, etc.
Upon examination I find that their hips have restricted movement. The hips and lower back are connected though the pelvis. Your hip muscles attach to the pelvis from below and the lower back muscles attach to the pelvis from above. Tight hips can lead to compensations in the back that can cause pain and injury.
The Stability-Mobility
Somethings Wrong With Plane’s Return Schedule … Speak Up Now
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Ridership, load factors, passengers per week for the Los Alamos Commercial Air Service show signs of positive growth although at a slower pace than last month.
This is seasonal and this “slowness” will be countered in August and September when most government employees generally travel “a little extra.” Unfortunately, we are utilizing the grant money faster than hoped. A meeting between County personnel and Lab representatives is schedule in mid-July to discuss this.
The flight schedule was changed four weeks ago to increase ridership on early morning and early Read More
YMCA To Host Donors at Disney Tribute
Y Campers salute the Magic Kingdom. Courtesy photoYMCA News:
The Family YMCA would like to invite all annual campaign donors to see their donations at work.
Donors helped 42 kids attend Y camp this year and they are cordially invited to the Y Summer Camp’s salute to The Happiest Place on Earth, with a Disney Tribute Performance at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Mountain Elementary School Gymnasium.
An ice cream social and group dancing will follow. Read More
Critter Cam Class at PEEC July 25
A bobcat at Warbler Pond, located in a back yard on Barranca Mesa in Los Alamos. Photo by Hari Viswanathan PEEC News:
Are you interested in getting started with your very own trail camera or perhaps you’re looking to take your hobby up a notch?
Well, here’s your chance – critter cam experts will share their tips and techniques during a free talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at PEEC.
Let’s face it. Wildlife is elusive to say the least. Even in Los Alamos, where forested highlands and steep canyons provide many various habitats for critters to live close by, many of us rarely see the animals Read More
Udall Calls for Reform to Fix Broken Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON –Tuesday, following a rare meeting of Republicans and Democrats to discuss how to end unprecedented obstruction, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., said he was hopeful that the Senate would move forward to confirm several nominees for key administration positions.
But he added that “obstruct and delay” has become the norm, and said a permanent change in the Senate rules must be made so the Senate can get work done for the American people.
Since 2009, Udall has called on the Senate to reform its rules – including by requiring a talking filibuster.
“I have said for a Read More
