Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert 4 p.m. Sunday at IHM
IHM News:
The public is invited to attend an upcoming musical concert hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church of Los Alamos — the third in its series of free concerts to raise money for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund.
The concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at IHM, and will showcase the talents of a number of fine musicians from IHM and other churches and musical groups from around northern New Mexico.
Among the featured groups will be an accapella group of twelve voices “Memorare” (meaning ‘To Remember’) formed from experienced singers who were friends Read More
ALERT: Pedestrian Stop and Ride Through Work Zone Starts Monday
COUNTY News:
PEDESTRIAN STOP AND RIDE THROUGH WORK ZONE
Contractor RMCI is required to maintain safe vehicular and pedestrian access throughout its Canyon Road construction project.
The location of existing utilities, placement of new utilities and maintaining vehicular traffic has made it impossible to keep the swing of equipment out of the pedestrian path. This is an unsafe situation.
Beginning Monday, May 20, RMCI will use a 15-passenger van to transport pedestrians through the Canyon Road construction site. The van will make the route every 5 to 7 minutes all day long and will Read More
Cone Zone: Week of May 20
Los Alamos County Road Construction Update
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project– Phase 2: Canyon Road remains closed with a “rolling”closure between Rim Road and 15th Street; the closure shifts closer to 15th Street as work on the sewer line progresses.
Resident Pedestrian Access: Beginning on Monday, the Contractor will Read More
DALA Presents Three Distinct Programs This Weekend
DALA advanced ballet dancers in Ballet Vignettes: to Bach. Photo by Paulo T Photography
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos, now in its 21st year of bringing professional dance training and high quality performances to the community, will present three distinct programs this weekend.
The performances will highlight the accomplishments of dancers ages 3 through adult as well as the talent and diversity of the DALA faculty. All performances will take place at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Admission is free.
Intermediate and advanced level ballet students will present the original choreography Read More
Letter to the Editor: Perhaps Religious and Charitable Donations Shouldn’t be Tax Deductible
By DON NEEPERThurman Talley suggested (5/16/13 Los Alamos Daily Post) any 501c organization that made political contributions should lose its tax-exempt status.
Heart to Heart: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Heart to Heart: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
As I looked in the mirror at the new me, I could see that I looked a lot better. But for some reason what I felt was nervous. I looked better, but did I look good enough yet? Was this the best I could look? Could I reproduce the effects Read More
State Farm Releases Top 10 States for Dog Bite Claims
Courtesy/State FarmApplications Open for Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Building Kindness’
HFH News:
“Building Kindness,” the Habitat for Humanity home repair program, is now taking applications. Preference will be given to seniors (age 60 and over) who are low income, live within 12 miles of Espanola or in Los Alamos County, and own or are paying a mortgage on their home.
Elderly access issues such as ramps, retrofitting tubs and showers, and similar improvements will be considered. For other repairs, priority will be given to those that affect the health and safety of the homeowner.
To apply, pick up an application at the Habitat ReStore at 726 N. Riverside Dr. in Espanola, call Read More
Car Show Featured at ChamberFest June 8
Custom vehicles on display at the 2012 ChamberFest Car Show. Courtesy photoCHAMBER News:
The thrillls and chills of ChamberFest are set for June 8 in downtown Los Alamos.
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event to provide an opportunity for its members to present their products and services to the Los Alamos community.
Chamber members set up display booths throughout downtown staffed by representatives with information about their businesses – many offer games and giveaways.
Claire Roybal & Associates, along with Atomic City Corvettes and the Santa Fe Concorso, Read More
LANL Archaeologist to Discuss Pajarito Plateau History May 22 at Bradbury Science Museum
Standing wall at Nake’muu (DAHRT). Nake’muu means ‘village on the edge’ or ‘village at the point’ in Tewa. Courtesy/LANL
LANL New:
- LANL Archaeologist Jennifer Payne will discuss the history of Pajarito Plateau May 22
Los Alamos National Laboratory archaeologist and cultural resources manager Jennifer Payne talks about the large number of archaeological sites on Laboratory property and how LANL’s extensive cultural resources management plan and program (https:////www.lanl.gov/community-environment/environmental-stewardship/protection/cultural-preservation/index.php Read More
Luján: To Combat Climate Change We Need a Workforce Prepared to Work in a Clean Energy Economy
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. 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 last night about how enhancing green job training programs at community colleges can prepare workers for careers in a clean energy economy that helps address the impacts of climate change.
The Safe Climate Caucus, a group of Democratic members who are highlighting the need for action on climate change through daily floor speeches and other activities. Watch Luján’s speech here: https:////www.lujan.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1058 Read More
Pet of the Week: Memphis the Blonde Lab Mix
SHELTER News:
Memphis is a medium size female blond lab mix found roaming with her buddy Marmaduke.
She is one happy dog with a tail never stops wagging. In fact, shelter volunteers have had to carefully bandage her tail lately because she wags it so hard it whips against the side of her kennel.
Memphis is anxious to be adopted as soon as possible so she can share her happiness with a new owner. She would enjoy the opportunity to get in a bit of running as well.
Memphis and other adoptable pets are available at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.
All adoptable pets are microchipped, Read More
Special County-Sponsored Dark Night May 26
Courtesy/EarthSky.org
TPA/PEEC News:
The Pajarito Astronomers, in conjunction with PEEC, will hold a special County-Sponsored Dark Night starting at 8 p.m. (sunset) Sunday, May 26 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze. The main event of the evening will be looking at the tight grouping of three planets in the west: Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter.
The three planets will form a triangle that will fit inside a small, 2.5 degree circle above the western horizon. After the three planets set, there will Read More
Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight!
The Austin Indie band ‘What Made Milwaukee Famous’ opens the Summer Concert Series Friday. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series opens at 7 p.m. Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock with Indie rockers “What Made Milwaukee Famous” from Austin, Texas.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is coordinated and managed by Russ Gordon of Gordons’ Concerts. This series of Friday evening concerts-in-the-park spans the summer from late May into early September and is held at various locations around Los Alamos County. The concerts are offered Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Hunting With Turkey One
How the Hen House Turns: Turkeys are not ChickensTurkey One, we called her Turkey, arrived from the feed store with one other turkey poult and three chicken chicks. She didn’t bond with the latter three, not even after the second turkey poult refused to live.
They do that. Some newly hatched turkeys give up. It doesn’t make sense after all that work getting out of the shell. Some simply refuse to eat. Websites tell me that commercial turkey raisers run colored beads through the feed so they will be stimulated to “hunt.”
When our two new turkey Read More
School Board Schedules May 23 Executive Session
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled an Executive Session for 5 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater to discuss a specific personnel issue per Section 10-15-1-H(2) of the Open Meetings Act.
The meeting is closed to the public and the media. Read More
DPU Board Hears Opposition to San-Juan Chama Well Plan
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Wednesday board meeting included a full house of public seeking to provide input on the San Juan-Chama water well project. The Los Alamos Daily Post will have a full report on this meeting shortly. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
During public comment, Bob Wells (center) made an interesting observation. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
School Board Offers Budget Recommendations
A large crowd attended the May 14 School Board meeting. A number of students, staff and community members were honored at the meeting and the Board decided on its recommendations to the LAPS Budget Committee. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LAPS Superintendent Gene Schmidt gives a budget overview to the School Board Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos School Board made its final 2013-2014 school year budget recommendations to Los Alamos Public Schools staff at its May 14 meeting.
Staff will present Read More
Kratzer Top Predictor in Tuesday’s Pace Race
Dogs join runners at Tuesday’s Pace Race. Courtesy Photo
PACE RACE News:
David Kratzer was just 3 seconds shy of a perfect prediction in Tuesday’s pace race.
The annual staggered-start pace-race/fun-run was held Tuesday on the White Rock bike path. The predictors with the slowest times started first from Piñon/Rocket Park, and the ones with the fastest times started last. The Jones family had many good predictions.
The best predictors (and the time that they were off their prediction) for the 1 mile were Emilee Jones (16 seconds), Makaeka Jones (17 seconds), Morgan Jones (18 seconds), Read More
Letter to the Editor: 501c4 Organizations!
501c4 Organizations! I believe the IRS should withdraw all tax exempt status from any organization which endorses any political candidate.
This should extend to other categories in addition to this particular 501c organization group, including religious and social organizations!
No 501c organization should be allowed to make contributions to PACs or to candidates. Certainly political action groups are allowed to do whatever they want but they should not be tax exempt. Any tax exempt 501c organization should make public their financial contributors!
Other Read More
