DPU Charter Review Committee Meets May 6
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities Charter Review Committee’s next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 in the Training Room of the Community Building.
The Committee meets every other Monday to continue their review of the Utilities’ section of the County’s charter.
Their report to Council is due in September. Agendas and minutes are posted at www.losalamosnm.us under the Charter Review Committee link on the Projects page.
Community Turns Out For ‘Periodic Table’ Opening Reception
Patrons discuss the show at the Period Table exhibit opening Friday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Two pieces from ‘Celebrating the Season,’ the Portal Gallery exhibit by glass artist Hilda Volkin. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Katerine Brittin and her photograph ‘The Road Less Traveled.’ Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Opening reception guests discuss the work of artist Dan Gerth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Shoppers check out the waresSolo Traveler: The Art of Renting
Solo TravelerIt dawned on me one day in Florence, that without engaging in the art of renting, all the travel I’d been doing for the last few years would not have been possible.
Still clearly a novice, I don’t know every website that features places to rent. A full apartment isn’t always needed or wanted, and I’m only marginally comfortable renting a room in a home and sharing the bath.
At www.airbnb.com people post their spare rooms for rent. Sometimes a private bath is included; often the bath is shared. Some furnished apartments are
Ruby K’s Bagel Café to host ‘Seven Strategies to Sell More in Los Alamos’
Marketing expert Steve Roller will lead a discussion on improving sales Tuesday. Courtesy photoAt 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 Steve Roller will lead a Ruby K’s Community Hour discussion about specific strategies Los Alamos businesses can use to sell more, and how Los Alamos can sell itself as a community.
Steve Roller is a web copywriter, travel writer and an expert on what motivates people to buy. His website is https:////www.webcontentcopywriting.com.
“In the summer of 1986, after my freshman year at UW-Madison, I had the wonderfully crazy job of selling educational Read More
Udall to Unveil ‘Hard Choices’ Water Policy Findings
Sen. Tom Udall- Senator will visit Otero and Doña Ana Counties
Hilltopper Softball Sweeps Espanola 14-2, 9-7
Krysta Salazar makes catch in center field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk Makes catch at 1st base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Micaela Christensen hits home run. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristen Christensen slides into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Krysta Salazar slides into 3rd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Miaela Christensen stretches for grounder completes play. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danci Smith grabs grounder at 3rd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr makes catch in center field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristen Christensen makes lunging catch in short right field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristen Chistensen nose dives after Read More
SFI Seminar: Inferring the Past for Traits that Alter Speciation and Extinction
SFI News:
Sarah “Sally” Otto, Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, will present a seminar at the Santa Fe Institute, “Inferring the Past for Traits that Alter Speciation and Extinction” Tuesday, April 30 • 3:30 p.m. • Noyce Conference Room at 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Abstract: I will describe BiSSE, a likelihood-based approach to infer how speciation and extinction rates depend on the state of a particular character. The phylogenetic tree of a group of species contains information about character transitions and about diversification: Read More
Councilors to Host Booth at Farmers Market May 2
Onions and radishes from Rodriguez S&J Farms for sale at last year’s Los Alamos Farmers’ Market. The market is downtown in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Several of the Los Alamos County Councilors will host a booth at the Farmer’s Market when it opens for the season Thursday.
They will be visiting with citizens 9-11 a.m. about current projects, issues and other topics.
The market is located downtown, in the library overflow parking lot just north of Ashley Pond Park.
The Wildlife Center to Hold Annual Open House
Executive Director Katherine Eagleson of The Wildlife Center with Grace the eagle. Courtesy/TWS
Prairie Rattlesnake. Courtesy/TWS
TWC News:
- Live snake demonstrations, nature activities and raptor viewing
ESPANOLA – The Wildlife Center, New Mexico’s only wildlife hospital, is holding its free Annual Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.
The Open House is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with native New Mexico wildlife.
The Wildlife Center is in its 27 year of providing rehabilitation services to native New Mexico wildlife and educational programming Read More
Selvi Viswanathan Receives Butterfly Garden Award
Selvi Viswanathan enjoys her award-winning butterfly garden. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
The Southwestern Orangetip is one of the many butterflies that can be seen feeding in the Viswanathan garden. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
LAGC News:
Selvi Viswanathan, long-time Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) board member and active Los Alamos Garden Club member, was recently honored with a first-place award from the New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.
She received the “Butterfly Gardening across America Award.”
To earn her certificate and a monetary award, Viswanathan’s application Read More
Canyon Road Project Underway
Week one of the Canyon Road project. Photo by Leland Lehman
Photo by Leland Lehman
Photo by Leland Lehman
OBITUARY: Dominic Lucido Feb. 18, 1993–April 24, 2013
Dominic Paul Lucido in the canyon, April 2013. Courtesy/Lucido Family
Dominic Paul Lucido February 18, 1993–April 24, 2013
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dominic Paul Lucido, beloved son of Scott and Betsy Lucido.
Dominic was born February 18, 1993. The day he was born there was a rainbow across Pueblo Canyon. This was a sign of the beautiful, kind, and gentle soul he became.
Dominic left us on April 24, 2013, and his passing leaves a great hole in our universe. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Betsy, and his three adoring sisters, Clara, Robin, and Susanna. He also Read More
Quality New Mexico Examiner Applications Due May 10
Courtesy photo
QNM News:
Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2013 Board of Examiners through May 10.
Examiners are volunteers who, working in teams, review applications submitted to the New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards program, administered by Quality New Mexico.
The awards program recognizes New Mexico business, government, education, health care and nonprofit organizations for their commitment, progress, or achievement in performance excellence. The program is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, using the same Baldrige Criteria Read More
Letter to the Editor: Unequivocal Support for Aspen Principal
Letter to the Editor
The April 21 story reporting a lawsuit filed by Zeynep Unal against Los Alamos Public Schools and Kathryn Vandenkieboom, principal at Aspen Elementary, was incredibly disheartening.
The story, particularly the wording in the lawsuit, portrayed Kathryn much differently than the child and family advocate we know. We would like readers to know that Kathryn.
Five years ago, when it was announced that Kathryn would lead Aspen as our principal, cheers of joy rang out! We were thrilled to be working with a woman fresh from the classroom and one we all respected to make decisions, Read More
LANL’s LAESF Reception Honors Students
LANL Director Charlie McMillan speaking during LAESF event Thursday. Photo by Richard Robinson
LANL Director Charlie McMillan with Sam Baty, left, and Dalton Smith. Photo by Richard Robinson
LANL News:
Direstor Charlie McMillan spoke at a Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund reception thursday evening.
The event recognized students from seven Northern New Mexico counties who are recipients of this year’s scholarships through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund.
Funding for the scholarships comes from $411,500 in donations from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees Read More
LAYL Wild Day Underway!
Los Alamos Youth Leadership (LAYL) Wild Day is happening now in downtown Los Alamos with arts, crafts, games and lunch and demonstrations including this one from members of the Los Alamos Police Department Bomb Squad … participants say, ‘LA bomb squad is the bomb!’ Courtesy photo
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Workshop: Provide AID, Prevent Suicide
YMCA News:
Suicide is an often misunderstood cause of preventable and premature death. High School age teens interested in increasing their suicide awareness and learning about how to encourage others to seek help are invited to join in a talk and open discussion May 1 at the Teen Center.
The one-hour workshop will focus on ways to provide A.I.D. (Ask, Intervene, Do) for someone who may be suicidal as well as resource referral. No registration required.
What: Provide AID, Prevent Suicide
When: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1
Where: LA Teen Center, 3900 Trinity Dr. (TOTH Church)
Contact: Program Read More
Pet of the Week: Otis the Cat
SHELTER News:
Otis is a friendly, young, handsome tabby who is spending time checking out his new surroundings at the shelter.
He likes toys but does not seem to be aggressive with them and would do well with adults, gentle children and gentle cats.
Otis and other adoptable pets are available at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website at www.lafos.org for information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
Also check out the Petfinder page for photos and to learn more about the adoptable pets at https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html. Read More
Property Tax Bills Delinquent After May 10
COUNTY News:
The second-half installment of the 2012 Property Tax Bills became due Wednesday, April 10 and will be considered delinquent after Friday, May 10.
Payment must either be made in person at the 311 Customer Care Center by 5 p.m. May 10 or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The 311 Customer Care Center at 150 Central Park Square is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Payments should be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, N.M. 87544. Payments also are accepted through a property tax lockbox at Los Alamos National Read More
Pittman is Top Predictor in Weekly Pace Race
ACR News:
Emily Pittman was the most accurate predictor in the April 23 pace race held out on North Mesa by the rodeo grounds with a 1 second error off her predicated time.
