PEEC Earth Day Series: What’s That Big Building at Entrada?
The New Mexico Consortium building and greenhouse are nearly completed at the Entrada site; their research will focus on renewable energy, food security, and climate change. Courtesy photo
Located between the Los Alamos airport runway, the Holiday Inn, and the Food Coop is a new building for joint collaborative research in the plant sciences focusing on renewable energy systems, improving global food security, and documenting and addressing the challenges of global climate change.
As a result of a joint partnership between Los Alamos Read More
RANM: Housing Market Continues To Improve
RANM News:
2013 First Quarter sales and median prices reported to the REALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) show an increase over 2011 and 2012 first quarter reports.
In the first quarter of 2013 there were 3,306 sales reported. This tops the 2012 number of 3,018.
Nineteen reporting counties showed an increase in sales numbers this year over last. In March 2013, there were 1,272 New Mexico sales reported – a 3.7 percent increase over the number of March 2012 sales.
First quarter 2013 median prices also show an increase over the last two years. The median reported for first quarter 2013 Read More
PEEC Earth Day Series: Protecting the Wild Places for the Future
Protecting the Wild Places for the FutureFounded by John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club has been“Digging Nature” for 121 years. Its goal? To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth.
Because of John Muir and his activists, we the people own many wild places including the grand, glacier-carved valleys of Yosemite National Park.
Had it not been for people with foresight, many of America’s most beautiful and beloved spaces like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Zion might have been sacrificed for short-term economic gain.
Now it’s our turn to work Read More
Let There Be Beer: Los Alamos Beer Co-op Moves Forward
Members of the Los Alamos Beer Coop solicit memberships and enjoy favorite beverages at Skiesta. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe Co-operative will also support and promote the local craft beer community.
For the past 14 months, a group of local beer lovers has been working to make this vision a reality.
“The key is getting members,” board member Read More
Udall Statement on Defeat of Bipartisan Background Check Amendment
Sen. Tom UdallPEEC Earth Day Series: Hungry for Nature? How About a Mud Pie?
A tasty mud pie is on the menu at PEEC’s mud kitchen. Photo by Beth Cortright
Hungry for Nature? How About a Mud Pie?
“This dirt pile is awesome!” “Oh, no! My pancakes are burning!” “In our country, prettiness is being covered with mud!” -overheard from kids in the PEEC mud kitchen
Children love dirt. Add water, and they love it even more. Kids seem to instinctively know what adults must re-learn—not only is playing outside in the dirt a ton of fun; it’s essential to children’s healthy development in many ways.
“Play is the highest form of research.” -Albert Read More
LANL’s Quality and Performance Assurance Division Earns Piñon Recognition
LANL News:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Quality and Performance Assurance Division receives Piñon Recognition from Quality New Mexico
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Quality and Performance Assurance Division received Piñon Recognition from Quality New Mexico and will be recognized at QNM’s annual learning summit and awards ceremony April 22-23 in Albuquerque.
Piñon Recognition signifies that organizations have demonstrated development and use of systematic processes as a foundation for analysis and improvement to attain improved organizational outcomes, according Read More
Y Camp Keeps Youth Moving, Learning and Exploring this Summer
Y Camp activities. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Los Alamos –The Family YMCA is offering Y Camp to give kids and teens an adventurous, active and healthy summer.
Our Y Camp offers youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
Nearly 50 percent of U.S. parents say technological distractions, such as television, cell phones or video games make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle for their children, according to the latest findings of the YMCA’s Family Health Snapshot, a survey that gauges Read More
Ruby K’s to Host New Community Hour
Rod Torrez, Bandelier Public Information Officer to speak at Ruby K’s. Courtesy photo
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Ruby K’s Bagel Café will host a weekly discussion series called Ruby K’s Community Hour 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays (and occasionally Tuesday.)
Rod Torrez, public information officer at Bandelier National Monument will be the first speaker at the new event set for April 25.
During his talk, Torrez will discuss current issues at Bandelier, such as how climate change will affect the park, why the Alcove House has closed and details on efforts to protect the Monument’s resources.
“I’m Read More
Rumelia Returns to the Pyramid Saturday
The three members of Rumelia. Photo by Jennifer Esperanza. Courtesy/RumeliaStaff Report
Rumelia is returning to the Pyramid Café, 751 Central Park Square, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
The band has an enthusiastic local following, including Los Alamos folk dancers, who add their talents to the evening. There is a $10 cover and children are free.
Rumelia is a band composed of three women who are putting a new spin on music from Eastern Europe, a region generally known as the Balkans.
Rumelia’s repertoire is derived from the traditional and popular tunes of Albania, Turkey, Greece, Read More
Bandelier National Monument Celebrates National Park Week
A look from the mesa top affords a breathtaking view of Frijoles Canyon, as well as a bird’s-eye view of Long House. Sally King/NPS
BNM News:
- National Park Week at Bandelier – Crafts, Stars, Fee Free Days and More
Beginning Saturday, April 20, Bandelier National Monument and other National Park Service areas around the country will be observing National Park Week. With more than 400 areas, there’s a lot to celebrate.
Quality New Mexico Hosts JetBlue’s CEO
QNM News:
Quality New Mexico hosts JetBlue’s CEO and four Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients April 22 & 23.
ALBUQUERQUE. Quality New Mexico’s Learning Summit begins Monday, April 22 at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.
Leaders from six states will speak about “excellence” in business, education, government, healthcare and non-profits.
- Dr. Terry Holliday, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education, Ky.
- David Barger, CEO, JetBlue, N.Y.
- Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, City of Irving, Texas
- Craig Deao, Studer Group, Fla.
- Karen Koch, North Mississippi Health Services,
Splash a Teacher and Shade Chamisa’s Playground
Physics Lesson: Former 6th grade teacher, now Chamisa Elementary School Principal Debbie Smith demonstrates the laws of physics in 2012 and history will repeat itself 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday as Chamisa raises money with a carnival. Students can have four hours of fun for just $7 and parents can, too, for just $3. The funds being raised will purchase shade structures for the playground at Chamisa. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
Mrs. Jiron awaits the inevitable. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
Volunteers Plant 2,100 Seedlings Near Pajarito Mountain
Members of the Kelly family of Los Alamos get ready to plant a Douglas fir seedling. Photo by Craig MartinCOMMUNITY News:
More than 75 volunteers from Los Alamos and throughout northern New Mexico planted about 2,100 Douglas fir seedlings in the Las Conchas fire burned area on the Santa Fe National Forest April 12-13.
The 9-inch tall trees were planted along the trail to Cañada Bonita near the Nordic Ski Tracks.
Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery Now Represents Artist Becky Steritz
“Rebirth” by Becky Steritz. Courtesy photoBy MANDY MARKSTEINER
Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery is welcoming a new artist, Becky Steritz.
Meet Steritz and see her work at the “Living Things” exhibit opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19.
When Steritz was getting her Master’s Degree in Ceramics in the 80s, one of her professors asked her whether her artwork was “personal.”
At the time she was learning a lot of useful techniques, and working with wonderful materials, but she knew that her work wasn’t personal.
Over the years her work has evolved to be deeply personal, she said.
“My Read More
Pegasus Staff Holds Swap Meet at LAHS
LAHS News:
Pegasus, Los Alamos High School’s art and literary magazine will host its third annual swap meet beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 20 in the high school parking lot.
Spaces are still available for a donation of $20, which may be paid at the LAHS bookkeeping office or on the morning of the event.
Vendors must supply their own table and/or shade if needed.
Donations of items the students can sell may be dropped off at the LAHS main office or at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at the event.
In the event of rain or snow, the sale will be rescheduled for April 27. Read More
Novels Being Accepted For Tony Hillerman Prize
Staff Report
Debut mystery novels set in the southwest are now being accepted for consideration for the Tony Hillerman Prize.
Sponsored by St. Martin’s Press and WORDHARVEST, the prize includes a $10,000 advance and publication by St. Martin’s Press for the best mystery set in the southwest submitted by an author who has not been published in the mystery genre before.
Deadline for submissions is June 1. For complete guidelines visit https:////www.wordharvest.com/contest.php
Council Adopts $186,307,202 Budget For FY2014
Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 to approve the FY2014 budget of $186,307,202 – an increase of $378,565 over the proposed budget. The Council also unanimously approved delaying a proposed property tax increase in 2015 one year to 2016. Councilor Fran Berting attended tonight’s Council meeting by telephone. Council Chair Geoff Rodgers commended County Administrator Harry Burgess and his staff for their outstanding work in preparing and presenting the FY2014 budget under a difficult economic environment. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Wraps Up ‘Parking Lot’ Items
Public Works Director Philo Shelton discusses the transit service costs for running service to the ski hill and on weekends. Council tentatively approved 7-0 to keep the budget intact for Atomic City Transit, regarding bus service to the Ski Hill and weekend service. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the Lodgers Tax Fund, specifically with respect to the Los Alamos and White Rock Visitor Centers and promotional Services and Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the Progress Through Partnering program. The Progress Through Partnering is an effort in which the County reached out Read More
Council Tentatively Approves $300,000 Transfer From General Fund for Indigent Healthcare in FY2014
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers leads Council and staff through discussion on the Indigent Healthcare Fund. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the transfer of $300,000 from the general fund into the Indigent Healthcare Fund, with the understanding that dental, vision and nursing are removed from the plan. This issue will be revisited at the April 30 Council meeting with the intent to adopt a new policy. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
