Belisama Irish Dance Company to Perform at The Lensic
Belisama Irish Dance Company will perform its annual “Rhythm of Fire” St. Patrick’s Day at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 at The Lensic in Santa Fe. This year’s show will feature guest artist Michael Patrick Gallagher, a two-time World Champion and former lead of Riverdance, as well as traditional live music performed by Jono Manson (vocals/guitar), Mark Clark (percussion), Maria Jones (fiddle), and vocalist Adrienne Bellis (also Artistic Director of Belisama.) The Company includes 14 dancers from Los Alamos and Santa Fe, including a number of National, Regional and Open champions. Most recently, Read More
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Votes on Driver’s License Bill and Urges Governor to Stop Playing Party Politics
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Saturday, March 9, the New Mexico State House Appropriations and Finance Committee convened to vote on HB 606 (driver’s licenses bill.)
After hearing testimony and expressing concern over the fiscal implications, the committee had a tied tabling motion on HB 606.
Democrat Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard broke party rank and joined Republicans in voting against the tabling motion.
Garcia Richard again joined committee Republicans in voting in favor of passing the bill out of committee, but the vote failed through a second tie.
“I have been deeply concerned by Gov. Martinez’s Read More
Russian Delegation to Visit Los Alamos March 25
LASSCI News:
Los Alamos–Sarov Sister City Initiative (LASSCI) is preparing to host a Russian Delegation from its Sister City of Sarov March 25 through April 3.
The visit will involve a VNIIEF Group Leader who is also an elected member of the Sarov Duma (analog of a U.S. County Council), a local journalist, an English teacher, and two persons involved with human resources in Sarov and VNIIEF.
The delegation will have opportunities during their visit to meet with media representatives including those from the Los Alamos Daily Post to learn how media work in a community like Los Alamos – how Read More
State House Highlights: March 10
STATE News:
House Highlights
On the Senate Floor
● House Bill 273 (Public School Capital Outlay Lease Payments), sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D-Bernalillo-19) and carried by Sen. John Sapien (D-Bernalillo, Sandoval-9) was passed in the Senate. HB 273 amends §22-24-4 to empower the Public School Capital Outlay Council to adjust grants for lease payments for classroom facilities concurrently with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Charter schools are the primary recipients of the lease assistance program. Over 50% of program funds are used to pay to leases of privately Read More
Pajarito Brew Pub Enters Girl Scout Cookie Caper
From left, Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill Pastry Chef Jacob Richmond, Chef David Tripp and Chef Rudolfo Vigil at the March 7 Girl Scout Cookie Caper competition at the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe. Using Girl Scout Samoas, Richmond received raves for his special pastry but in the end, the chef from the Inn and Spa at Loretto took the top spot. The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails volunteers organized the 17th annual Cookie Caper, which raises money for the organization that funds two-thirds of the troops and programs throughout the state. Nine chefs from New Mexico eateries competed this year Irma Holtkamp: ‘Using Ancestry and Ancestry DNA to Research Your Family History’
Irma HoltkampChamber Members Meet for Lunch Throughout Community
Participating in Friday’s Fan 44 lunch meeting at the Blue Window Bistro, from left, Diane Chan of Waddell & Reed, Bonnie J. Gordon of the Los Alamos Daily Post, Bill Wadt of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Board, Andy Andrews of Los Alamos Entreprenuers Network and Merry McIntyre of Reunion Chiropractic and Wellness. Chamber of Commerce members attend Fan 44 lunch meetings twice a month at restaurants throughout Los Alamos and White Rock as a way to meet and network with other members. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Work Continues Along East Road
Workers were busy recently digging holes near the Fire Station on East Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter to the Editor: Generous Support Greatly Appreciated
By LINDA HULL, PresidentOnce again, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, I would like to thank our many friends in the community for their recent support of this month’s Cowboy Pancake Breakfast, which benefited our Club’s local and international projects.
More than 250 tickets were sold to the hungry breakfast crowd Sunday morning.
From left, Rotary President Linda Hull and Rotarians Brian Newnam and Alison Walters. Photo by Hal Davis
We would also like to give a standing ovation and long round of applause to all the dedicated members of the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Read More
Breaking News: Bandelier National Monument Searches for Missing Hiker
UPDATE: It was just announced that rescuers have found the missing woman and are “walking her out now.” The woman spent the night out in the elements, but appears to be okay now.
Upper Falls. Photo by Sally King/BNM
BNM News:
A search is in progress for a missing hiker at Bandelier National Monument.
The monument is working with New Mexico Search and Rescue under unified command.
The search involves dog teams, technical rescue, Los Alamos Police Department, Los Alamos Fire Department and three aircraft.
On Friday, March 8, Los Alamos County dispatch received a call from a man in Texas Read More
SFI Colloquium: What Social Computing Means to Emergency Management
SFI Colloquium: What Social Computing Means to Emergency Management
Tuesday March 12 • 3:30 p.m. • Noyce Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Leysia Palen, University of Colorado, Boulder
Abstract: Growth in the capabilities of and access to social computing services brings new questions to bear on how large scale on-line interaction is studied, understood, and shaped.
In an area of research we call “crisis informatics,” I examine the use of social media in mass emergency contexts by extending methodological approaches and theoretical Read More
Community Broadband Network Project Team to Make Presentation to Council March 12
COUNTY News:
The Community Broadband Network project team will make a presentation to the Los Alamos County Council at its work session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Fire Station # 3 in White Rock.
The presentation will be informational only. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can listen to it live on KRSN AM1490.
The meeting is open to the public.
Helpful Links
- The CBN project website can be found here…
- The staff report, presentation and supporting documentation can be found by clicking here…
- An Open Forum is available for County citizens to express their opinion on the project. The forum
Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees; Post Las Conchas Fire
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest is seeking volunteers for tree planting efforts within the 2011 Las Conchas fire burn area near Los Alamos.
Exact dates are dependent upon weather, soil moistures and soil temperatures, but possible dates are the Fridays and Saturdays of April 12, 13 and 19, 20.
A 56-acre area around the Nordic Ski Trails at the base of Pajarito Ski Hill within the burn area will be planted with Douglas Fir trees.
The effort is part of a larger contracted planting initiative mostly in the Jemez District involving about 2,000 acres and almost half a million trees.
Trees were Read More
EGGSTRAVAGANZA Rolls Out March 31 at Golf Course!
Sheer bliss ensued as kids took off to collect Easter eggs scattered across the Los Alamos Golf Course during last year’s Eggstravaganza. Courtesy photo
Staff report
It is that time of year again and everyones invited to the annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA at the Los Alamos Golf Course!
Over the past several years, the popular event has grown from participation of 500 kids to well over 800 last year.
It has become a huge community event, with participation from surrounding cities.
Last year 10,000 goody-filled plastic eggs were spread over the Los Alamos Golf Course and more than 800 kids ages 12 Read More
Hilltopper Girls Down Deming 61-45 – Move to Second Round
Amber Logan takes shot for score. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott works to take charge. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk blocks shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alison Crane drives to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk
Defense stops drive. Photo by Alan Kirk
Hannemann’s Music Corner: The Romance
Hannemann’s Music Corner: The Romance
A View from the Stacks: Winter and Summer Programs Promote Reading
Column by ANGIE MANFREDIQuick! Name a Caldecott winner! Name a book written by an author whose last name starts with “T”!
Name a book with frogs! If you were one of hundreds of children (237 to be precise) who registered for Los Alamos County Library System’s Winter Reading program over the last three months or who had someone in their lives who read with them or to them, you’d be able to answer these questions.
Here are some answers: My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann, Three Times Lucky by Shelia Turnage, and Froggy Goes to School by Jonathan London. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Beer Co-op Plans Brewery and Taproom
MICHELINE DEVAURSPresident, Los Alamos Beer Cooperative
In his March 7 letter to the editor, (“White Rock Needs a Pub”) Jon Hicks asks if there are any hopes for a local bar where patrons can enjoy a pint of beer and a quiet conversation without having to compete with big screen TVs and sportscasts blaring at full volume.
Well, I am happy to report that there is, in fact, a hope for just this sort of establishment in either White Rock or Los Alamos, or both.
But it is up to the citizens of Los Alamos County to help make the vision a reality.
The mission of the Los Alamos Beer Cooperative is to establish Read More
The Pain Free Athlete: Shin Splints Can Occur in Seasonal Transition
Jessica Kisiel
Transitioning from skis to running shoes can be painful.
When skiing, our foot is connected to a long board and never makes contact with the ground. In running, the foot is free to move on its own and comes in direct contact with the earth.
How the foot interacts with this surface can make the difference between a pain full or pain less run.
The functional design of the foot is to strike the ground on the center of the heel, roll to mid-stance and push off over all fives toes.
The big Read More
Dietitian Sara Pocernik Joins YMCA Staff
Dietitian Sara Pocernik is the newest addition to the Family YMCA staff. Courtesy photo
YMCA News:
Dietitian Sara Pocernik has joined the staff of the Los Alamos Family YMCA.
Pocernik is a registered dietitian with experience in many areas of nutrition.
She completed her bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition science at Michigan State University, and a master’s degree in nutritional biochemistry at Tufts University.
She has also worked as a clinical dietitian in intensive care and dialysis units.
Pocernik is accepting Personal Nutrition Counseling appointments Fridays Read More
