Submit Your Art to 2013 SMART Art Contest
NBI News:
In conjunction with the Los Alamos MainStreet event, The Next Big Idea, SMART, Science and Math based Art Competition will begin accepting artwork entries June 1 for this year’s International SMART Art Contest.
What is SMART? It is science and math-based artwork demonstrating scientific or mathematical concepts, principles, or phenomena in creative ways.
It can be created digitally using computers, be photographic, or be produced through traditional fine arts methods. including drawing, painting, pottery, fiber arts, and so on. The contest will be free to enter, and all entries Read More
Topper Football Youth Camp Registration Open
Tres Lagunas Fire Information
EMNRD-FORESTRY News:
Incident Name: Tres Lagunas Fire
Start Date: May 30, 2013
Start Location: 10 miles north of Pecos, NM
Cause of Fire: Downed Powerline
Area Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine
Acres Burned: 500+
Ownership: Private
Structures Threatened: yes (unknown number)
Structures Burned: None
Evacuations (Y or N & #): yes, for structures north of the fire area – unknown number of structures
Situation: The fire is approximately one mile west of the Community of Tres Lagunas
Percent Contained: 0 percent
Temperature: 78
Relative Humidity: 24 percent
Wind Speeds: 24 MPH
Wind Direction: Read More
Governor’s Former Campaign Manager Indicted on Computer Intrusion and False Statement Charges
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE—U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales and Carol K.O. Lee, Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division of the FBI, announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Jamie Estrada, 40, of Los Lunas on computer intrusion and false statement charges.
The charges against Estrada arise out of the interception of wire communications intended for others, including New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and members of her staff.
Counts one through 12 of the 14-count indictment allege that Estrada unlawfully intercepted wire communication intended for individuals who had e-mail Read More
Kendall: Driving Steve Stoddard
U.S. troops advance toward Fontainebleau en route to Paris. (National Archives)
Column by GREG KENDALL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Steve Stoddard and I were founding board members of the Los Amigos de Valles Caldera (Friends of the Valles Caldera National Preserve organization.)
Steve was in an electric wheelchair at the time and I offered to drive his specially outfitted van to the Amigos board meetings in Santa Fe each month. During these drives, Steve would tell me wonderful stories about his time in Los Alamos and about his military experiences.
I loved his stories about his Read More
Community Says Goodbye to Stephen Stoddard
Father Colin Kelly leads Barbara Stoddard and family members in the procession entering Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church for this morning’s Memorial Service honoring former Sen. Stephen Stoddard who died May 24. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Legion Rider Chapter 19 and The New Mexico Patriot Guard lineup outside Trinity on the Hill Church this morning to honor former Sen. Stephen Stoddard. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The crowd attending this morning’s Memorial Service for former Sen. Stephen Stoddard was so large that rooms with big screen TV’s Read More
LASA Movie Fundraiser at the Co-op Friday
LASA News:
Enjoy an outdoor movie, “Strength In Numbers.” at 8 p.m. Friday May 31, presented by Los Alamos Singletrack Association and shown at the LA Co-op Market.
A fundraiser for the club, the movie will be shown on the Co-op lawn (weather permitting) for $10 foradults, $5 for those under 18 and free for children five and under. Come out early and have a picnic on the lawn with other cycling enthusiasts.
“Strength in Numbers” is a rally call to connect all mountain bikers, regardless of location or language or discipline. The film captures a true way of life, from the world’s best pros to those Read More
Convocation Celebrates LAHS Scholarship Winners
Aaron Bao received the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship awarded to one student for outstanding promise in science and mathematics. He also received the Silver Scholar Award from the LANL Foundation, the Aaron S. Goldman Memorial Scholarship and other honors. Paulina Majeska received a Silver Scholar Award as well as many other honors. She was unable to attend the ceremony. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
Kevin Gao received the LANL Foundation Gold Scholar Award and the Nicholas C. Metropolis Memorial Scholarship as well as many other honors. He plans Freshness Rules Los Alamos Farmer’s Market
Today’s Farmer’s Market in downtown Los Alamos featured ‘Z – Best Scones’ along with hundreds of other fresh items. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Shoppers lined up for fresh veggies at today’s Farmer’s Market. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Run Underway for Special Olympics
Los Alamos police officers, staff and family members joined Special Olympians this morning at the police station to begin their annual Special Olympics Torch Run. Runners will carry the torch in relays all the way to Jemez Springs. Funds raised from their efforts will benefit the Special Olympics. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
From left, Jordan Tyler Herrera, 4, LAPD Special Olympics Torch Run Chair Sgt. Oliver Morris, and Special Olympians Katie Weinland, 22, Addy Montoya, 18, and Shaylene Stephens, 33. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Special Olympian Katie 
Mambo to Los Pinguos Friday at the Pond
Los Pinguos play Ashley Pond Friday. Courtesy photo
By RUSS GORDON
Los Pinguos play Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. Friday for the 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series.
The band is from Buenos Aires, Argentina and they play a mix of Latin rhythms, reggae, rumba, tango, flamenco and rock. The music is very energetic, fun, sexy, fiery and passionate. All right! It’s the third Friday night party of the Series!
I looked up Los Pinguos in the Spanish-English dictionary. Nada. On the computer, I only found an outstanding band from Buenos Aires. The Spanish word for “penguins” is “pinguinos”. I looked up Read More
Bike and Gear Swap Saturday
LASA News:
With summer just around the corner, the Bike and Gear Swap, a fundraising event for the Los Alamos Singletrack Association (LASA), is a great opportunity to sell items you no longer use, and buy equipment to help you enjoy the summer.
The Bike Swap will start promptly at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Co-op and end at noon sharp. Mark Whitcomb will provide free bike safety checks during the Bike Swap.
If you want to sell items,drop off equipment at the Co-op Thursday or Friday between noon and 8 p.m. or Saturday from 7-7:30 a.m. Items will not be accepted after 7:30 a.m. Ask for the general manager Read More
Hofmann: The LTC Basics #2
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services offers insights into Long Term Care:Consumers may hear many confusing statements regarding the topic of long term care, both published in the public domain and repeated by misinformed individuals. Over the next few weeks, I will be submitting a series of columns containing accurate information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, website https:////longtermcare.gov. I encourage you to watch for and read these informative columns.
The LTC Basics #2:
Who needs Long Read More
Rotary STARS Competition Benefits Youth Fitness
Perch Paperie Offers Summer Classes
Crafting News:
Perch Paperie is offering many summer classes for adults, kids and teens.
Suzanne McNeil from Design Originals, author of many Zentangle books and a certified instructor, will be teaching two classes June 5 and spending the day at The Perch.
Once school lets out, kid’s classes are twice a week, 1-2 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays.
Preschool classes will be 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday.
No pre-registration required, but classes are on a first come, first serve basis.
Visit www.perchpaperie.com for class schedule and more information. Read More
How the Hen House Turns: First Turkey’s Demise Was Not Wasteful
How the Hen House Turns: First Turkey’s Demise Was Not WastefulThis is a tale from the days when Poncho, our “Santa Fe shepherd,” guarded the domestic birds of the Hen House when they were outside their pen, enjoying the freedom and wild grasses of our three-fourths acre lot on the canyon.
We had all gone off in a hurry to do assorted errands, and Poncho, who loved to ride in the car, had gone with us. Our only excuse for leaving the birds outside the pen was that we had not yet found an obvious way to get them all back in the pen quickly. Chickens
United Church Thrift Shop Open June 1
The United Thrift Shop at 2525 Canyon Road will be open 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 1. Read More
Pet of the Week: Archangel the Cat
SHELTER News:
Archangel is a big Russian Blue neutered male cat left at the front door of the shelter.
He was a little uncertain about the shelter at first, but he warms up quickly to shelter volunteers.
His cute little face makes him look perpetually grumpy, but his purr tells a different story.
Russian Blues can be quite sensitive, so Archangel would like a home where he gets lots of love and attention.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, has a wide selection of adoptable pets.
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations. Dogs are checked Read More
