An Evening with Zen Master Shodo Harada Roshi
Zen Master Shodo Harada Roshi practices the art of calligraphy. Photo by Mitra BishopCalligraphy’s long and rich history in Japan both as an art form and teaching device is well suited to Zen’s emphasis on immediate, unhesitating, and spontaneous expression.
Weaving in an aural overview of calligraphy’s history as he works skillfully with brush and ink, Zen Master Shodo Harada Roshi will share his personal journey both as a monk and with this spiritual art form.
Roshi’s presentation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the St. Francis Auditorium, inside the Read More
Learn a New Method of Gardening at The Hive Thursday
THE HIVE NEWS:
Wes Myers will present his idea for the “Urban Micro-Farm System,” a modular, expandable approach to vertical gardening at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at the brown-bag lunch at the Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock. Myers is a LANL retiree. The meeting is open to the public at no charge.
The urban micro-farm system offers the potential to grow quantities of many types of vegetables, herbs and other plants inside a footprint less than one-quarter to one-half of that required for a conventional Read More
LANB Icon Bill Enloe Retires
Bill Enloe
By Carol A. Clark
The Los Alamos Daily Post has learned that effective Friday, Feb. 1, Chief Executive Officer Bill Enloe retired from Los Alamos National Bank.
Enloe is a beloved figure in Los Alamos and White Rock. His strong support of community organizations and events has touched the lives of thousands of people over the past four decades.
LANB President Steve Wells worked with Enloe for nearly three decades. He shared his sentiments about Enloe’s retirement with the Los Alamos Daily Post late Tuesday.
“I have worked with Bill for 28 years at LANB and have a great appreciation for Read More
SFI’s Science On Screen Series: Primer
Professor Cris Moore
SFI News:
The popular Science On Screen series in Santa Fe continues at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 6 with a presentation by Santa Fe Institute Professor Cris Moore in the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
Moore a physicist, mathematician, computer scientist, and author – providing a window into Shane Carruth’s twisty and unforgettable 2004 cult film Primer, in which two young inventors, working after hours in a garage, craft a machine that opens up a universe of possibility … and consequences.
For tickets and prices, call the CCA Box Office at 505.982.1338. Read More
Search Continues for LANB Bank Robber
FBI News:
The FBI released the following information a few moments ago:
The FBI and Los Alamos Police Department are looking for a woman who robbed Los Alamos National Bank branch at 77 Rover Blvd. in White Rock Tuesday, Feb. 5.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Native American female in her late 20s or early 30s, approximately 5’4” tall, and weighing about 150 pounds.
She may have a scar or tattoo below her left eye.
The suspect wore a black jacket over a black hooded sweatshirt and a gray hooded sweatshirt. She also had on winter gloves.
Witnesses say the suspect entered the bank shortly before Read More
Hearing on Election Problems Set for Feb.9
STATE HOUSE News:
SANTA FE – Voters will have a chance to express their concerns about the election process during a special hearing by the House Voters and Election Committee and the Senate Rules Committee.
Many complaints have been aired about the 2012 General Election and they have resonated loud and clear. House Voters and Election Chair Rep. Mary Helen Garcia, D-Doña Ana County says, “New Mexicans deserve better … Our voting system should be free, fair, and accessible for all New Mexicans.“
Garcia says, “Keeping faith with our democratic values means we should ensure Read More
Public Invited to ‘Co-opROCKS!’ Feb. 16
LACM News:
The Los Alamos Co-op Market, La Montanita Co-op and Warehouse 21 present Co-opROCKS! 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Feb. 16. at Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe.
Co-opROCKS! is a music and art based annual event that brings cooperative values to light through community involvement, cooperative partnerships and creating opportunities for education while promoting local talent.
Attendance for teens and adults is free. For more information and event schedules, visit the Co-opROCKS! Facebook page https:////on.fb.me.U9c9jy.
This year, Co-opROCKS! presents Read More
Battle Veteran Presents Iwo Jima Film and Talk
Courtesy photo
Library News:
A video, including an interview with a local Iwo Jima Marine Corp veterans, will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.19 at Mesa Public Library, Upstairs Meeting Rooms.
Battle veteran Bill Hudson will show a video “Uncommon Valor: The Battle of Iwo Jima,” produced by the Canadian History Channel.
On this 68 anniversary of the American forces’ landing on Iwo Jima, this showing will commemorate that historic battle and all those who fought and those who were lost.
This video has not been aired publicly on television in the United States.
Hudson went back to Iwo Read More
Alicia Estrada Completes Career Agents Course
Alicia Estrada
FARMERS INSURANCE News:
Alicia Estrada, Farmers Insurance agent in Los Alamos, has completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers training facility in California.
The University of Farmers training facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan was officially dedicated in September 2011, while the training facility located in Agoura Hills, Calif., was dedicated in November 2006.
Farmers CEO Jeff Dailey noted that the University is national in scope, and offers training to Farmers’ 15,000 agents and their staff, 500 district managers and 10,000 claims staff Read More
Genealogical Association Meets Feb. 14
LAGA News:
The Los Alamos Genealogical Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 in room 3 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
Joanie Langholf from Albuquerque will present a program on using FamilySearch.org to research family history.
The public is invited. Read More
Generations Program Explores The Trinity
TOTH News:
This week at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, join the congregation for Generations.
The program will discuss how to receive God’s love and how to be in a relationship with each person of the Trinity (One God, three distinct persons.)
Generations takes place at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. A free meal will be served and at 6:07 p.m. the program begins, with contemporary music by the Generations band, a sermon by Mother Alicia Pope, and the receiving of Holy Eucharist.
St. Valentine’s Day is coming up Feb. 14. Saint Valentine is a widely recognized third-century Roman saint and associated Read More
LANS: Funding Available for New Mexico Businesses
LANS News:
- Los Alamos Venture Acceleration Fund accepting 2013 applications
The Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) of Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), the company that manages and operates Los Alamos National Laboratory for the National Nuclear Security Administration, is accepting applications for the 2013 calendar year.
Companies selected will receive awards that can range from $10,000 to $100,000 in order to commercialize technology and take it to market faster.
VAF helps innovative companies reach the next level of success through business and technology development activities, Read More
Learning Opportunity for Middle School Science Teachers
- Increased understanding of the subjects they teach;
- Increased understanding of how
Municipal Building Construction Update
Recent interior shot of the new Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Construction on the Los Alamos County Municipal Building project on Central Avenue is rolling right along as employees prepare for the big move into the new facility over the weeks ahead.
Offsite Work:
At the corner of Iris Stree and 9th Street, construction of angled parking has been completed. At the corner of 9th Street and Central Avenue, construction of handicapped walk ramps and revisions to the drainage elevations have been completed.
Onsite Work:
- Concrete work near the west building
Letter to the Editor: Outraged…
By Diana NorwoodMoney IQ: Avoiding Overdraft Fees
Money IQAvoiding Overdraft Fees
Whether you have had a checking account for years or you just recently opened one, a fee that should have been discussed with you is the overdraft fee.
This fee can also be called non-sufficient funds or bounced check fee. Your financial institution may even have a fee for both, one for the non-sufficient funds item and another for overdrawing your account.
How does one avoid overdraft fees? Don’t allow your account to become overdrawn. This is easier said than done as a person’s cash flow might be tighter in these tough economic times.
Luján Encourages Tech Transfer; Oversight of National Labs
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District submitted the following statement into the record Tuesday during the House Energy and Commerce Committee mark-up of the Committee’s oversight plan for the current Congressional session.
“Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the inclusion of ‘management and operations issues at the Department of Energy’ within the Committee’s Oversight Plan for the 113th Congress.
“As Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is located in my district Read More
Voters Elect Michelle Hall to College Board
Michelle Hall
Staff report
Los Alamos voters tonight elected Michelle Hall 251 to 44 to replace incumbent Ron Dolin in Position 1 on the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
Hall owns Science Education Solutions, Inc., a small research and development company invested in promoting science and technology literacy.
“Higher education is the cornerstone to our past and future economic success in Los Alamos County. UNM-LA has been providing high quality instruction, certificates and degrees that serve a wide range of student needs, but too often is flying “under the radar” and Read More
LANL Presents ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Rep. Nick Salazar
LANL Executive Director Rich Marquez presents Rep. Nick Salazar with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Courtesy/LANL
- Rep. Salazar Longest Serving House Member
SANTA FE – Los Alamos National Laboratory presented Rep. Nick Salazar, D-Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba and San Miguel counties, with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” at a breakfast Jan. 30 in Santa Fe.
Salazar received the highest honor recognizing his profound and significant contributions during his 63 years of service, which include expanding opportunities for research and development, small business and minority business Read More
FBI Releases Photo of Suspected Bank Robber
Photo of suspected bank robber demanding cash from a teller this afternoon at Los Alamos National Bank in White Rock. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Los Alamos Police Department are looking for a woman who robbed Los Alamos National Bank, 77 Rover Blvd., in White Rock, today, Feb. 5.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Native American female in her late 20s or early 30s, approximately 5’4″ tall and weighing about 150 pounds.
She may have a scar or tattoo below her left eye.
The suspect wore a black jacket over a black hoodie and a gray hoodie. She also had on winter gloves.
Witnesses Read More
