Pet of the Week: Cassidy the Dog
Cassidy the Dog. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Cassidy is a young spayed female fawn/white hound mix, about a year old. She is a total sweetie and a quick learner. She is good with people and other dogs. Cassidy loves to go for walks and is leash trained. She also knows “sit.”
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations. Dogs are checked for heartworm.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter’s new website at www.lafos.org for information about
Stacia Lewandowski Speaks on Early Artists of Santa Fe
Stacia Lewandowski, author of ‘Light, Landscape and the Creative Quest: Early Artists of Santa Fe’ will speak July 25. Courtesy photoNew Mexico is fortunate to attract and foster many artists of all kinds.
In her intriguing book on some of the visual artists who found the high desert light and landscape of Santa Fe irrestible and inspiring, Stacia Lewandowski explores their lives and art through photographs and personal stories. The book is actually a two volume set which includes a separate walking tour booklet of many artists’ homes and sites in Santa Fe.
As July’s Read More
Luján Opposes Bill That Deletes Nutrition Programs
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Thursday after voting against a Republican Farm Bill that stripped out provisions to fund nutrition programs under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
“Last month, House Republicans brought a Farm Bill up for a vote that slashed $20 billion from food assistance programs that help families and their children from going hungry when they fall on hard times,” Luján said.
“Today, House Republicans went one step Read More
Sumo Robots Rumble at the Hive Saturday
Staff Report
The Hive is holding its first ever Mini-Sumo Robot Rumble starting at noon Saturday, July 13 and continuing until there is a winner. The public is invited to visit the Hive and watch the competition. The Hive is at 134 N.M. 4, in White Rock just east of Metzger's Do it Best Hardware.
Mini-Sumo Robots are electronic gadgets that are fun to build and program without extensive technical knowledge. The Hive plans to offer more Mini-Sumo Robot building classes along with Arduino Microprocessor instruction. The Hive will periodically hold Mini-Sumo Robot battle competitions, Read More
Importance of Science Education to National Security will be Los Alamos Director’s Topic at TEDxABQ
Charles McMillan
Importance of Science Education to National Security will be Los Alamos Director’s Topic at TEDxABQ
- Physicist Charles McMillan to provide unique perspective
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan will be one of 17 speakers at this year’s TEDxABQ, event organizers announced this week. TEDxABQ, scheduled for Saturday, September 7 at Popejoy Hall, is an independently organized event in Albuquerque affiliated with the popular TED Talks series.
McMillan will discuss the linkage between early education in science, technology, Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: July 12
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Summer Concert Series – West African Highlife Band 7 p.m. Friday, July 12 at Ashley Pond Park
Los Alamos Downtown Friday Night July 12
- Exhibit until 9 p.m. Fuller Lodge Art Center
- Retro Game Night 4:30 to 7 p.m. Mesa Public Library. Do you remember Mister Rogers? Romper Room? Hodge Podge Lodge? Come to Mesa Public Library and relive those 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with ‘vintage’ games and crafts you grew up with.
- Medieval Living Demos until 8 p.m. Historical SocietySociety for Creative Anachronism Medieval-era living history demonstrations
Letter to the Editor: Underground Powerline Issues
By Richard NebelThis is just a quick answer to the letter by Jody Jones and Dan Cather. (https://ladailypost.comcontent/letter-editor-bury-power-lines-through-or-near-forests).
You cannot ship AC power underground for long distances. The losses are too high.
AC couples both inductively and capacitively to the surrounding environment. That is why transmission lines sit high above the ground.
My company (Tibbar Technologies) is working on a solution to this problem. If you are interested in this, contact me at r_nebel@hotmail.com and I will be happy Read More
Luján and Lujan Grisham Highlight Importance of LDRD Program at National Labs
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Mexico Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke on the House floor last night on the importance of the Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program at the national laboratories.
The members engaged in a colloquy with Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) and Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to highlight the need to work together to prevent cuts to this program that supports research and development at the labs.
Local Country Band May Open for Clint Black; Bus From Los Alamos to Albuquerque a Possibility
The Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
The Renegade Mountain Band, a local country band, is set to battle it out against three other New Mexico bands in the finals of the Country Cares Competition at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at the Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall and Saloon in Albuquerque.
The winner will open for Clint Black at Sandia Resort Aug. 3.
Los Alamos locals James Carothers (lead vocal, guitar), Dave Hemsing (vocal, bass) and Trent McCuistian (drums), as well as Albuquerque musicians JR Ross (steel guitar), and Dean Rimmer (banjo, guitar) will perform at approximately Read More
LACDC Plans Artist Market in White Rock
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation is seeking interest from local artists and artisans to participate in an outdoor Artist Market located at the White Rock Visitors Center, Saturday July 20.
The Visitors Center is at 115 N.M. 4. This market will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every other Saturday until Sept. 28.
For more information or to become a part of the market, contact Melanie Peña at 505-661-4807 or melanie@losalamos.org.
You can also register for the market at: https:////www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=LACC&evid=11017231 Read More
‘Pinocchio Reanimated’ Friday Night at the Bradbury Science Museum
Bradbury Science Musesum. Downtown Friday Nights is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District in coordination with local businesses and cultural organizations. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
“Pinocchio Reanimated!,” featuring a remake of a classic exhibit from the Bradbury Science Museum, takes center stage 5-8 p.m., Friday (July 12) at the museum downtown.
“Pinocchio Reanimated!” is the next Downtown Friday Night event at the Bradbury Science Museum and is free and open to all ages.
Created and donated by Ian Aeby, Pinocchio 2.0 is a complex network of sensors and Read More
Volley Ball Camp Next Week
SPORTS News:
A Volleyball Technique Camp will be held for youth going into 5th through 8th grade.
The Camp will be 5-7 p.m., July 15–18 at Griffith Gym. Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School volleyball coaches will lead the camp.
This camp focuses on teaching general skills encountered in middle school volleyball. There will be a breakout sessions on individual skills and position specific skills as well. Player registrations will be taken at the door or you may register in advance.
For questions, contact LAHS Head Coach Robin Reynolds at 505-930-0502 Read More
Areas of Santa Fe National Forest Reopen
USFS News:
SANTA FE–The Santa Fe National Forest reopen portions of the forest at 8 a.m. today, July 12.
Fenton Lake and Monastery Lake will reopen as well. NM Game and Fish properties along the Pecos River will remain closed.
The Forest will lift the full closure and move into Stage I fire restrictions. However, some areas of the Forest will remain closed due to impacts by wildfires or potential for flooding. Visit https:////www.fs.usda.gov/santafe/ for a complete list of trails and campgrounds that will remain closed.
“Areas of the forest affected by the Tres Lagunas, Thompson Read More
Cheer Squad Plans Car Wash
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Cheer Squad is having a car wash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the Shell Station on Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer. Suggested Donation is $10
Proceeds will go toward deferring the cost of cheer camp and competitions throughout the season.
Stop by and give your car a new look while helping out the Cheer Squad. Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Lucy Arrives at the Hen House
How the Hen House Turns: Lucy Arrives at the Hen House
Lucy goose was raised by 4-H girls in Wyoming. When fully grown, she and two nestlings were adopted by my neighbor’s grandmother. During the first night in their new home, a Wyoming fox killed Lucy’s two companions. The next day Lucy found herself in a car with Grandma and my neighbor’s aunt, heading for New Mexico.
Since she was imprinted with human female company, Lucy greeted female humans with calm indifference. However, as we soon learned, she didn’t care for male humans. They deserved a stretched Read More
Municipal Court Closed July 17, 18, 19
LAMC News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court Clerk’s Office will be closed July 17, 18 and 19 for staff to attend training.
Payments due during this period may be mailed to Los Alamos Municipal Court, 2500 Trinity Dr., Ste C, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or some payments may be paid online at https:////www.citepayusa.com/.
The Court Clerk’s Office will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, July 22. Read More
Tinian Island Historian Presents Lecture
LAHS News:
Tinian Island historian Don Farrell will present “Fat Man: The Peacemaker” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at Fuller Lodge.
His special lecture, part of the series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Historical Society, will deal specifically with the trials and tribulations faced by the Los Alamos team, under the code name Project Alberta, on the island of Tinian in the Pacific toward the end of World War II.
In the middle of the rainy season, the men attempted to complete scientific tests on the atomic Read More
Valles Caldera Resumes Recreational Activities Today
Headquarters area of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.comVCNP News:
The Valles Caldera National Preserve will resume fishing and other selected recreation activities at 8 a.m. today, July 12.
Recreational programs and activities were suspended during the Thompson Ridge Fire, which burned 22,927 acres of the preserve. Public access was limited to the Valle Grande staging area until preserve officials determined certain areas were safe for visitors.
“So far the fisheries have not been impacted the way they were after the Las Conchas Fire,
Bandelier Eases Fire Restriction, Offers Programs
Bandelier cliff dwelling. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBANDELIER News:
Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott announced that, in concert with the re-opening of other public lands in the area, the restrictions at the park due to high fire danger will be lowered to Level I this weekend.
As of 8 a.m. Friday, campfires will be permitted in the fire grills in Juniper Campground. The campground and all the park trails have been open all along, including overnight backpacking in the Bandelier Wilderness.
Backpackers will still not be able to camp in canyon bottoms, due to flood danger Read More
PMI and Self Help Team Up
PMI News:
This year, the local Otowi Bridge Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is initiating a new community outreach plan whereby project management methods are introduced to non-profit organizations to help them successfully execute the projects that benefit and serve our communities in Northern New Mexico.
Its pilot effort is with Self Help, Inc., an organization committed to developing self-reliance in northern New Mexico.
A PMI project manager from the Otowi Bridge group is currently working directly with Self Help to promote and disseminate information regarding Read More
