A Picture of Leadership: Portrait Helps Commemorate Los Alamos Anniversary
Heather McClenahan and Mike Wheeler of the Los Alamos Historical Society unveil the portrait with Charlie McMillan, director of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
From left: Mike Wheeler, Nancy Bartlit, and Heather McClenahan of the Historical Society; Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers; Lt. Col. Antoinette Gant, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Albuquerque District; LANL Director Charlie McMillan; LANL historian Alan Carr. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Family of Gen. Leslie Groves donates official portrait to Historical Society
He was known as Read More
Repairs Close Museum Hill Café April 8-April 10
MHC News:
The Museum Hill Café on Milner Plaza, Museum Hill in Santa Fe will close Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10 for repairs.
LANL Trails Near TA 70, 71 Being Rerouted
Courtesy/LANL
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Compliance ensures long-term use
Trails on Los Alamos National Laboratory property in White Rock, between Pajarito Acres and Bandelier National Monument in Technical Areas 70 and 71 are being rerouted to protect sensitive resources.
Trail user should expect to see signs that indicate new routes and trail use requirements.
Unlike other Department of Energy (DOE) sites, LANL allows backcountry use by hikers and equestrians but the privilege comes with requirements, primarily that resources such as plants, animals and culturally significant areas Read More
Councilor Kristin Henderson Attends Open House
Los Alamos County Councilor Kristin Henderson with County Information Technology Project Manager Estevan Gonzales with a pilot from New Mexico Airlines in front of the new commuter plane during Friday’s open house at the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy photo Read More
Gautier and Ham Join ‘Great Conversations’ Lineup
LAPSF News:
The community is invited to attend the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.
Great Conversations is an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.
The event is set for 2-5 p.m., April 28 at Los Alamos High School in the new building.
This is the fourth in a series about the conversations that will take place:
What’s Cookin’ in the Caldera: Environmental Restoration
Peggy Gautier
Vice-Chair of Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, the official friends organization of the Read More
Bronach Celtic Blues Tonight at Brewpub
Pancakes and Canine Kisses on Sunday’s Menu
Lazarus Wellness Center Officially Opens its Doors
As friends cheer her on, owner Dr. Kim Lazarus cuts the ribbon, officially opening Lazarus Wellness Center Thursday. The Center is in the Small Business Development Center in Central Park Square. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Guests try out equipment at Lazarus Wellness Center during Thursday’s Open House. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Dr. Kim Lazarus cut the ribbon Thursday, officially opening the Lazarus Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center is in the Los Alamos Small Business Center, Suite 213, in Central Park Square.
Lazarus offers a number Read More
Registration Opens for Summer Video/Animation Classes
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 is offering Summer Video and Animation classes for children in second through ninth grades.
New, this summer, will be a Beginning Video session, open to second through sixth graders, called “A Peek at PEEC” in which the students will create a short documentary at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
Also new this summer, are two sessions (session 1 and 2) geared towards the home-schooled students in town.
All classes arefocused on fun. Students make music videos, news shows, documentaries, commercials and comedies.
Beginning Classes learn basic camera Read More
Deadline Looms for Hastings Smith Vocal Scholarship
SDCC News:
The mailing deadline of April 8 is fast approaching for college-bound high school seniors who will graduate this spring and want to apply for a $500 scholarship awarded to students dedicated to singing.
The Hastings Smith Memorial Vocal Scholarship is among the musical education opportunities offered by the Santa Fe-based Sangre de Cristo Chorale to enrich the lives of young people in the region.
The Chorale, now in its 35th year, awards the scholarship to two applicants per year who want to excel in singing.
Strong candidates will demonstrate a strong past achievement Read More
JJAB: ‘Opiate Addiction – No Exceptions’ April 17
Los Alamos Daily Post Launches Weekend Open House Map Section!
LADP News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post is now featuring a weekly section highlighting open houses throughout Los Alamos and White Rock.
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house are included in this new weekly section.
Click on the map to read details about the featured homes.
Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on your smart phone or ipad!
Click on the Real Estate Section red button near the top of this page to view the new “Open House Map and List” or click here. Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: April 4
This week's preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Springtime in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailiypost.com
Watch "Whip It" and Meet Local Derby Dames 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 at Mesa Public Library. Free Event
The movie, "Whip It" is based on the 2007 novel "Derby Girl" by former competitor Shauna Cross.
The Birds of Eastern Australia and Tasmania 7 p.m., Thursday, April 4 at PEEC (3540 Orange St.)
This program will give a very brief introduction to the distant relationship of Australian songbirds to Northern American songbirds. The bulk of Read More
Community Tours New Commuter Plane at Los Alamos County Airport
The community is invited to stop by the Los Alamos County Airport until 1 p.m. today to check out the new commuter airplane, which begins air service to Albuquerque Monday, April 8. Take a look inside the plane, ask questions and get a few photos with the plane and pilots. Watch for an exclusive video in the Los Alamos Daily Post of an actual flight experience this morning as well as photos from today’s media event at the airport. Photo by Greg kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Real Estate & Neighborhood History: ‘The Townsite’ – Eastern Area
Real Estate & Neighborhood History“The Townsite” – Eastern Area
Last month’s Column focused on the first suburb in Los Alamos – The Western Area.
But before The Western Area was built, Los Alamos residents lived in “The Townsites” at Site Y.
In the beginning of Los Alamos history the townsite was a temporary Army post run by the Army Corps of Engineers.
As a temporary site hastily constructed with the urgency of war most of the original “homes” lacked not only comfort but durability.
The initial contract to construct the top-secret post fell to M. M. Sundt Read More
LANL: Antibody Evolution Could Guide HIV Vaccine Development
Co-evolution of virus and antibody – The evolution of the viral protein (green) from 14 weeks through 100 weeks post-transmission is compared to the maturation of the human antibody. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Observing the evolution of a particular type of antibody in an infected HIV-1 patient, a study spearheaded by Duke University, including analysis from Los Alamos National Laboratory, has provided insights that will enable vaccination strategies that mimic the actual antibody development within the body.
The kind of antibody studied is called a broadly cross-reactive neutralizing Read More
LAHS Teen Named 2013 Santa Fe Rodeo Princess
Abigail Woodmansee
Los Alamos High School junior Abigail Woodmansee is the 2013 Santa Fe Rodeo Princess.
Woodmansee tried out for the Santa Fe Rodeo Royalty in April of last year.
The competion included horsemanship, modeling, giving a speech, answering impromptu questions and a personal interview.
The competition had a panel of two judges. The winners for princess and queen were crowned the last night of Rodeo de Santa Fe and reign one year.
Throughout the year, Rodeo Queen Alex Tapia and Princess Abigail Woodmansee have been traveling to rodeos, parades and different functions representing Read More
Los Alamos Choral Society Announces Spring Schedule
Los Alamos Choral Society Director Dr. Badarak discussing a fine point with choir members during rehearsal. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
LACS News:
The Los Alamos Choral Society is celebrating its 70th anniversary with an active Spring schedule.
The Choral Society is directed by Dr. Mary Badarak and Cindy Little is the piano accompanist. At 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Duane Smith Auditorium, the Choral Society will join with the Los Alamos Community Winds and the Los Alamos High School Choirs in a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
The performance will be directed by Dr. Ted Read More
Pajarito Astronomers Hosts Dark Night April 13
PA News:
The Pajarito Astronomers will hold a County-sponsored Dark Night starting at 7:45 p.m. (sunset), Saturday, April 13 at Spirio Soccer Field, Overlook Park in White Rock.
Weather permitting, the public is invited to come out, wander among the telescopes and star gaze.
A crescent moon will be visible, as will the planets Jupiter and Saturn. There will be a tour of the winter and spring constellations, and there will be telescope views of double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Viewing will end before midnight. Call Steve Becker Read More
U.S. Removes Last Remaining HEU from Czech Republic, Sets Nonproliferation Milestone
Casks containing HEU being loaded into shipping containers at the Nuclear Research Institute in Rez, Czech Republic, Friday, March 22, 2013. Courtesy/NNSA
A worker checks for radiation at the Nuclear Research Institute in Rez, Czech Republic, Friday, March 22, 2013. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States’ National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Czech Republic’s Nuclear Research Institute announced today the successful removal of 68 kilograms (approximately 150 pounds, or enough material for two nuclear weapons) of highly enriched uranium Read More
