Dressage Horse Show at North Mesa Arena April 27
Lisa Reader participates in the English Pleasure category during a horse show last July. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
LAPC News:
Los Alamos Pony Club is hosting a New Mexico Dressage Association recognized dressage show at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the North Mesa dressage arena behind the rodeo arena within the white fencing.
In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the covered arena.
Several local youth and adult competitors, as well as other riders from around New Mexico will be in attendance.
Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair. Read More
Kiwanis Club Announces Upcoming Programs
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis meets each Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street near the intersection of 15th and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts, or weather. Visitors are welcome. Visit https:////losalamos.kiwanisone.org for more information.
- May 7-State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard will speak on the 2013 Legislative Session.
- May 14-Julie Habiger, communications and public relations administrator for Los Alamos County, will speak on the opening of the new Municipal Building and the relocation
Last Day to Complete Branding Survey Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County encourages individuals who live and/or work in the County to complete the community branding survey, https:////www.surveymonkey.com/s/LosAlamosCountyNM by 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, at which time the survey will be closed.
Zadrozny Demonstrates Sound Yoga at Mullein Leaf Massage
The sound yoga studio of Andy Zadrozny. The ‘Resonant Body Platform,’ allows a person to perform the sound yoga technique on another person’s body. Courtesy photoBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
Like many mothers, when I was pregnant I enjoyed placing headphones against my belly, amazed to feel the baby respond to the sounds.
But I’ve wondered, what do unborn babies actually hear?
According to Alfred Tomatis, the famous French neurologist, the first sense organs to develop in a human embryo are the ears and the first sensation a baby in utero experiences, is its body resonating Read More
Quality New Mexico Accepting Award Applications
QNM News:
Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2013 NM Performance Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be awarded next spring, include:
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Piñon Recognition, commitmentto performance excellence
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Roadrunner Recognition, progress toward performance excellence
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Zia Award for Performance Excellence, best-in-class results
Organizations wishing to participate in the awards program must send in an intent to apply form by May 10. The form is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org. The application is due July 12.
The New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards, modeled Read More
Renegade Mountain Band Plays Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Put on your cowboy boots Saturday night when the Renegade Mountain Band comes to Pajarito Brewpub and Grill.
The music starts at 8 p.m. Be sure to show up early, because a full house is expected.
The Renegade Mountain Band (RMB) is a New Mexico country band that specializes in outlaw country, modern dance classics, and original country rock.
RMB is best known for their excellent representations of classic country artists and for their up-tempo interpretations of dance classics. RMB also throws in some rock and original country rock to keeps Read More
It’s Elemental: ‘Period Table’ Exhibit Opens Friday
‘Pesistant Elements-Fire’ by Brittan Donharl. Courtesy photo
‘Enjoy your Elements’ by Jody Shepard. Courtesy photo
By NANCY COOMBS
It’s Elemental… Feeling out of your Element? The Fuller Lodge Art Center has an element for everyone in the new exhibit “Periodic Table” beginning Friday April 26 and open through early June.
‘Sterling Double Collar with CZ Pendants’ by Diana Kirkpatrick. Courtesy Photo
Dozens of artists from across New Mexico have taken on, and interpreted the Periodic Table in an entire spectrum of reflections, Read More
Six DPU Linemen Hang From Pole
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities shares this photo taken a few years ago when Pajarito Cliffs was under construction. These are members of the DPU’s Electric Distribution Team who keep the lights on, and hustle out there around the community to restore power when there’s an outage. Courtesy/DPU Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Cook For Auction Winners
Members of the Los Alamos Daily Post news team join Los Alamos Firefighters at Station 3 in White Rock for a lasagna dinner Wednesday. The news team from left, Bonnie Gordon, Greg Kendall, Karen Kendall and Kirsten Laskey together with Zia Realty Group owner James Chrobocinski and his family Jacqueline and JJ, successfully bid on the dinner during the Rotary Club’s Crab Fest fundraiser in February. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
JJ Chrobocinski, 6. chats with AFF Local 3279 Vice President Danny Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
JJ Chrobocinski, 6, with his Read More
Hilltopper Softball Defeats Santa Fe 9-5
Danci Smith beats tag on slide into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristin Christensen slides back to 1st base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr collides with 1st baseman as ball falls to ground. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristin Chistiansen approaches home plate after home run to waiting teammates. Photo by Alan Kirk
Jordon Hammock makes pitch to batter. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk stretches for catch at 1st base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Seniors being recognized before game. Photo by Alan Kirk
Seniors Cristina Perez, Erin Kirk, Danci Smith, Kristin Christensen, Meryl Delano, and Micaela Christensen pose with Read More
LANL: Seventy Three New Mexico Students Receive Scholarships
Gold Scholarship Winners Kevin Gao, Danielle Harrier and Micaela Lucero. Courtesy/LANL
LANL FOUNDATION News:
Seventy-three students from seven Northern New Mexico counties 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 and Los Alamos National Security, LLC.
Los Alamos High School senior Kevin Gao, Micaela Lucero of St. Michael’s High and Danielle Harrier of Pojoaque High School share this year’s gold scholarship, which provide Read More
Brotherly Love: Classic Car Raffle Aids Brain Cancer Victim
Abe Gonzales, left, hugs his brother Gilbert who is suffering from brain cancer. Courtesy photo
This ‘like new’ classic 1967 Olds 442 will be raffled off to assist with the medical expenses of Gilbert Gonzales. See the car and buy a ticket at Smiths Gas Station on Trinity Drive Friday, May 3. Courtesy photo Staff report
When his brother, Gilbert Gonzales, was diagnosed with brain cancer, Art Gonzales was devastated.
“I want to help in any way I can,” he said, adding that his classic 1967 Olds 442 provided a way to assist with medical expenses. He is raffleing it off to raise funds Read More
Solo Traveler: When Atheists Pray
Solo TravelerA combi in Mexico is a van, usually a Toyota, with bench seats installed along each wall, behind the driver’s seat, and across the back. Packed solid, they can hold 20 or more people.
Combi drivers have a reputation for crazy fast driving, passing other cars on blind curves, sliding over the yellow line into oncoming traffic. Yet, miraculously, you almost never hear of a combi flying off a cliff and killing everyone. The drivers are just careful enough.
But every once in a while a driver is so bad you know your time on earth is limited, Read More
Olions Present ‘Little Women’ This Weekend
The Los Alamos High School Olians Club will present a musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Duane Smith Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. Courtesy photoNNSA Hosts Nordic Countries in Technical Exchange Meeting
The technical exchange at the Remote Sensing Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nev. consisted of sharing information regarding techniques, processes, systems, capabilities and data analysis for aerial measuring. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
LAS VEGAS – The National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Emergency Operations last week hosted a Nordic Aerial Measuring System (AMS) Technical Exchange at its Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) in Las Vegas, Nev.
The technical exchange consisted of sharing information regarding techniques, processes, systems, capabilities and data Read More
Cindy Rooney, Alexandra Hehlen and Alan and Alex Kirk Join Great Conversations!
LAPSF News:
This is the final opportunity to register for Great Conversations — an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.
This is the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and takes place 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Los Alamos High School.
Cindy Rooney: Higher Education; Looking into the Future
Associate Dean and Chair of Business at UNM-Los Alamos, Dr. Cynthia Rooney, will discuss the outlook for higher education. With an increased interest in on-line education, including Read More
LAHS Needs Community’s Help Now
LAHS News:
Votes needed now … Los Alamos High School is closing in on a special $2,500 prize but needs a last ditch effort from the community to win.
“All help is needed as we are still in second place,” said LAHS Athletic/Activities Director Vicki T. Nelms.
The U.S. Bank Rally4Rewards program is nearing its end … voting closes in three days. LAHS is one of three finalists in its respective classification.
It’s time to “Rally the Troops” and sprint to the finish line to give LAHS the best opportunity to win the special $2,500 prize. The races are still fairly close, and the Read More
Help With The Hard Stuff: ‘Contain if Necessary’
HELP WITH THE HARD STUFF:
My last column continued William Uri’s “third-sider” roles lawyers can play that might help you with the hard stuff, focusing on the “resolve” roles of Mediator, Arbiter, Equalizer, and Healer.
This week I want to talk about Uri’s “contain” roles of Witness, Referee, and Peacekeeper, and also a hybrid activity I believe exists especially within the context of what can be called “Divorce Wars”: equalization and containment.
I agree with Uri that “unresolved conflict escalates because no one is paying attention Read More
‘Expedition Caving Basics’ Talk/Video April 30
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The public is invited to attend “Expedition Caving Basics” at 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Mesa Public Library.
Caver Beth Cortright of the Pajarito Environmental Education center will provide details, pictures, and video of a typical caving expedition where a small team of highly-trained cavers spend about one week underground.
During this time, the group lives and works together inside the cave. Based out of a camp, teams travel to predetermined areas in the cave every day to map it within a few degrees of error.
The end goal can be related to geology, Read More
