Bueck, Richie, Lockhart Lead Way for Atomic Tumblers
Liz Lockhart earns an 8.775 on vault. Photo by Kristin Lockhart
LASG News:
Lilly Bueck, Addison Richie and Elizabeth Lockhart were the top scorers in their divisions for Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Atomic Tumblers at the Precision Gymnastics Meet Jan.26-27 in Albuquerque.
Lilly Bueck earns a bronze on beam (8.8). Photo by Loui Janecky
Bueck was the top all-around scorer (36.175) for the second meet in a row in the Level 5 Division for the Atomic Tumblers. Bueck, Level 5 Junior B Division, earned gold on bars (9.35), floor (9.2), vault (8.825), and all-around (36.175), and bronze on beam (8.8.) Read More
Pinon Students to Exhibit at Village Arts
Students from Pinon Elementary School will exhibit their work at Village Arts. The show opens Feb. 22 and continues through mid-March. Courtesy photo
LAPS News
There will be a very special opening at Village Arts (216 DP Road) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22.
Students from Pinon Elementary School have worked together in a GATE/Art collaboration to create a show called, “Every Picture Tells a Story.”
Students created acrylic paintings. They then wrote a story about their painting. Students traded paintings and wrote stories about each other’s paintings – without knowledge of the artist’s Read More
Free Dinner and Talk on Baptism Sunday at TOTH
TOTH News:
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church invites the community to attend a lively, dynamic service of Holy Communion, teaching and singing led by the Generations band at 6:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24.
Father Colin Kelly will teach on “Baptism: Joining Our Lives to the Life of Jesus.”
A free dinner will be provided beginning at 5:17 p.m. in Kelly Hall of Trinity on the Hill, corner of Trinity and Diamond.
OBITUARY: Carol Sue Van Vessem March 30, 1958 – Feb. 20, 2013
Carol Sue Van Vessem March 30, 1958 – Feb. 20, 2013
Carol Sue Van Vessem passed away on February 20, 2013 at the age of 54 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
She was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico on March 30, 1958.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at the American Legion Post 90, located at 1325 Trinity in Los Alamos. Read More
Cub Scout Pack 326 Tours Los Alamos Daily Post
Cub Scout Pack 326, Dens 2 and 7 visited the Los Alamos Daily Post this afternoon. Front row from left, Ian Swavely,7; Jay Riggs, 6; Christopher Teague, 4; (future Cub Scout) Second Row from left, Jack Williams, 8; John Teague, 9; Ty Swavely, 9; Josh Chung, 8; Tommy Oldham, 8; Charlie Young, 8; Ryan Riggs, 9; Reuben Goettee, 8; and Den Leaders Kwhan Chung and Deanna Teague. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL’s Thursday Surplus Property Sale Cancelled
LANL News:Los Alamos National Laboratory’s monthly surplus property sale scheduled for Thursday Feb. 21 has been cancelled because of unsafe conditions caused by snow and ice.
Weather permitting, the surplus property sale is scheduled for Feb. 28. Read More
Hilltopper Girls End Regular Season With Win at Capital 57-48
Alison Crane defending Capital shooter. Photo by Alan Kirk
Christina Perez takes open shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk with fastbreak layup. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan moves ball into lane. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr with move to basket for score. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan passes to teammate in lane. Photo by Alan Kirk
Shannon Doyle fouled driving to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Money IQ: Too Good to be True
Money IQToo Good to be True
We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Well, unfortunately, this phrase applies largely to many incentive deals, job offers, and even relationships that we may find on the Internet today.
Criminals are always looking for new ways to steal someone else’s money and they’re looking for unsuspecting victims, like you, to help them. Job websites and social media websites (like Facebook and Twitter) are the new tool of choice to find money mules.
The term “money mules” is defined as individuals Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Feb. 20
This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com
Land, Water, People, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Reel Deal Theater
Join PEEC for another cinematic adventure at the Reel Deal Theater! Explore the culture and history of Northern New Mexico with an award-winning documentary film. Land Water People Time was filmed across ten thousand square miles by NM filmmakers David Lindblom, Cynthia Jeannette Gomez, and Daniel Valerio. It tells truly authentic stories that explore some of the modern challenges and tragedies of cultural and environmental losses, as well as hope, for preservation Read More
Meteorite Over Russia May Reap Benefit for Impoverished Residents
The spectacular meteorite that exploded in a fireball over Russia’s Ural Mountains and sent shock waves through the city of Chelyabinsk Friday may have been a blessing in disguise for its impoverished residents. When the meteorite exploded, it showered the city with thousands of tiny black stones that may be worth more than their weight in gold. See more at https:////bennettsfinejewelry.tumblr.com/ Read More
Public Comments Sought on STIP
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) seventh amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP.)
The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program. The NMDOT has posted the 2012-2015 STIP amendment online asking for public comment until March 20.
In addition, the NMDOT will be soliciting final public comment in conjunction with the State Transportation Commission meeting in Albuquerque Thursday, March 21.
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge Read More
NNSA Completes Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program
NNSA News:
- FIRP modernized NNSA sites, executed nearly 800 projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the successful completion of the Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program (FIRP).
FIRP was created to reduce a substantial accumulation of backlogged facility maintenance, repair and demolition projects across NNSA’s eight sites. NNSA has enhanced mission reliability, improved safety and working conditions and reduced operating costs across the national nuclear security enterprise.
“One of the primary goals Read More
Hail Pummels White Rock
Hail the size of small marbles pounded White Rock for about 10 minutes beginning about 10:15 a.m. today, nearly covering the artificial turf at a home in Pinon Trails near Bryce Avenue and Rover Boulevard. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
January Home Sales Off and Running
RANM News:
There were 970 home sales reported to the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico (RANM) for January 2013.
This is more than 19 percent more sales than January 2012 and nearly 24 percent more than the number of sales reported in January 2011.
Only four counties reported a drop in the number of sales for January 2013 compared to January 2012.
“What a great way to start 2013,” RANM President Cathy Colvin said. “Inventories are still low in many markets, but the pent-up demand for homes is creating activity in markets around the state.”
According to RANM CEO M. Steven Anaya, “Prices are still showing Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Instrument Malfunctions – Avoiding the Gremlins
Hannemann’s Music Corner
Instrument Malfunctions: Avoiding the Gremlins
There you are on stage. You have a solo part. Murphy is rubbing his hands in evil glee. Waiting. Do you know how many things can go wrong with your instrument at this magic moment?
Computer Modeling Reveals How Surprisingly Potent Hepatitis C Drug Works
LANL News:
A study by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and a multinational team reveals how daclatasvir, a direct-acting antiviral agent in development for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV), targets one of its proteins and causes the fastest viral decline ever seen with anti-HCV drugs – within 12 hours of treatment.
Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus affects about 150 million people worldwide. It is the leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver transplants and results in some 350,000 deaths worldwide every year.
The team’s work reveals that daclatasvir Read More
They Did It Again … LAHS Students Head to DOE National Science Bowl!
Los Alamos High School regional winners, from left, Willie Zhao, Aaron Bao, Kevin Gao, Alex Swart, Alex Wang and their coach Kathy Boerigter. Courtesy/SNL
SANDIA LABS News:
- Los Alamos High School Students Headed to DOE National Science Bowl
ALBUQUERQUE – Students from Los Alamos High School will represent New Mexico at the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl in April.
The team took first place Saturday, Feb. 16, at the New Mexico Regional High School Competition after besting 28 teams representing 14 New Mexican high schools.
Students answered questions related to astronomy, biology, Read More
Astronomer Speaks on Eclipse Experiences
Photos of the Nov. 14, 2012 eclipse taken from onboard a ship on the Coral Sea. Photos by Steve BeckerPEEC News:
Local astronomer Stephen Becker will share his eclipse experiences through photos and video, with a special focus on the total solar eclipse of November 2012 at a talk from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 3540 Orange St. in Los Alamos.
Nov. 13-14, 2012 the sun, moon and earth were aligned to allow the sun to be blocked along a narrow path that intersected a little bit of northern Australia and a long stretch of the southern Pacific Ocean. Read More
UNM-LA Offers Wine Tasting Class
UNM-LA News:Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but you can continue the sentiment by enrolling yourself and your sweetheart in a wine tasting class.
Sign up for three Saturdays of tasting with wine expert and European licensed sommelier Liz Berdugo. Learn what makes a wine good, what your palette enjoys most, and how to order the proper wine for any occasion or meal.
UNM-Los Alamos Community Education will offer “Introduction to Wine Tasting and Collecting” (CE: L1241 | CRN: 30198). The class meets 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday Feb. 23, March 2 and March 9 at the Pajarito Brew Pub (location has changed Read More
Los Alamos Photographers’ Show Opens March 4
Poster for the 2013 Los Alamos Photographers’ Show. The LAPS 2013 opens March 4 at Mesa Public Library. CourtesyLIBRARY News:
The 2013 Los Alamos Photographers’ Show (LAPS) opens Monday, March 4. LAPS is an annual event sponsored by the Los Alamos Photography Club and exhibited in the Mesa Public Library Gallery.
The show will open with a reception at 5:30 p.m. March 4 in the library’s Upstairs Rotunda. The public is invited to meet the photographers and enjoy refreshments and “finger-food” provided by the participants and exhibit sponsors. The photographs will remain on exhibit Read More
