Whole Foods Expands Salmon Recall
NMED News:
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling some 4-ounce Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, cold-smoked and sliced, after a sample tested positive for listeria.
The lot code for the recalled smoked salmon is 7425A2298B. The UPC code is 0 99482 40880 0.
Whole Foods says the recalled items were sold in stores in New Mexico, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Utah.
The recalled salmon is sold in black-and-gold, flat, rectangular vacuum-sealed packages. The lot code is ink-jet printed on the back of the Read More
Column: A Moral Tale for Groundhog Day
Saturday, Feb. 2, demarcates the point in the calendar halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
In simpler times, (prior to anthropogenic green-house gases causing climate change with the resulting unpredictability of atmospheric conditions) on this day—Groundhog Day—it would be up to the groundhog to partner with his shadow to determine the weather for the next six weeks.
Here in New Mexico, as many of you already know, we do not have groundhogs. Rather we have gophers. Los Alamos’s own rodent celebrity, the glow-in-the-dark gopher, Gus,
Topper Revue Opens Today!
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Olions will kick off the 2013 Topper Revue at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium.
Topper Revue is the annual talent and variety show at the high school. Topper Revue showcases the talents of student performers in a madcap variety show atmosphere.
Six student MCs from the Olions Thespian Club keep things lively with comedy skits and hijinks.
“I am thrilled with the variety and caliber of talent being presented by LAHS students this year,” said Olions’ sponsor and show producer Rachel Peck. “We have everything Read More
Future of NM Spaceport on PBS This Week
NM PBS News:
On this week’s edition of New Mexico in Focus, the weekly news and public affairs series from New Mexico PBS, the conversation is about the future of Spaceport America near Alamogordo.
The program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. on New Mexico PBS 5.1 and repeats at 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3.
The program can also be seen at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at on New Mexico PBS 9.1.
The New Mexico Senate has approved a liability-limiting measure for companies operating from the Spaceport. If the House follows suit, Virgin Galactic may soon start operations in earnest at the Southern New Mexico facility. But Read More
Udall Bill Increases Federal Contracting Opportunities
U.S. SENATE News:
- First bill of new congress would help New Mexico small businesses
WASHINGTON – In his first bill of the 113th Congress, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is seeking to expand opportunities for small businesses to secure federal contracts, and make the reporting requirements for those awarded more transparent.
Public Meeting on Broadband Feb. 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County businesses are cordially invited to attend a meeting regarding recommended design of the Community Broadband Network by Los Alamos County.
An update on this last-mile, open-access, fiber optic network project as well as the finance mechanisms proposed by the business plan will be discussed.
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 20
- Location: Fuller Lodge
- Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
County business owners are encouraged to provide their opinion by attending and/or completing an online survey for the project, which can be found at the project website by clicking here…
The CBN project Read More
Blue Sky Pilates Moves to New Location
Mary Lutes working out. Courtesy photo
Blue Sky Pilates Moves to New Location
- Larger space means more classes
By Mandy Marksteiner
Blue Sky Pilates has moved to the suite where Karen Wray Fine Art was previously located at 2012 Trinity Dr., Suite B-2.
More classes and a more flexible schedule
The larger space makes it possible for owner Mary Lutes to fit more clients into her schedule, offer more mat classes during the week, and have a smooth transition between private sessions and classes because she no longer has to move heavy equipment.
Blue Sky Pilates offers mat classes for people of all fitness Read More
Valles Caldera Trust Recaps Record Year
VCT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – A year of recovery, restoration and new beginnings was highlighted by record revenues and visitation at the Valles Caldera National Preserve in 2012.
The numbers are detailed in the Valles Caldera Trust’s Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2012 (Oct. 1, 2011 through Sept. 30, 2012.)
The report details the challenges and successes of 2012, reviews the historical accomplishments and progress made from 2008-2012 and presents the outlook for fiscal year 2013.
One of the new beginnings was the appointment of Dennis Trujillo as executive director. Trujillo has been with Read More
Big Game – Enjoy the Festivities and Protect Against Potential Lawsuits
STATE FARMS News:- The big game is almost here – do some research about your party hosting liabilities
Column: Simply the Los Alamos County Municipal Building
Column by Greg Kendall
There is no question that Jeannette Wallace was an outstanding woman who represented Los Alamos well at the state legislature for many years.
Wallace was elected 11 times to represent District 43 in the State House. She served 22 years there, which is quite amazing.
Wallace served our citizens several terms on the Los Alamos County Council. She was very active with the schools, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts and served as a Sunday school teacher and did so much more for our community.
The plaque that now hangs at the “Jeannette O. Wallace” hall on the Read More Local Woman Reports Man Tied Her Up Near College
Staff report
Los Alamos police charged a Los Alamos woman overnight with making false claims and they have issued her a summons to appear in court.
Genevieve M. Salas, 20, told police that a tall Hispanic man in a dark hoodie jumped out of nowhere and threw her over his shoulder as she approached her car in the UNM-LA parking lot around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Salas stated that the man told her to be quiet as he carried her over his shoulder to the Western Area Park near the north side of the tennis courts, dropped her on the ground, bound her hands and legs with black electrical tape and began to drag Read More
AP Night at Los Alamos High School Tuesday
LAHS News:
Students and parents are invited to attend the second annual AP Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Los Alamos High School.
The evening will begin with a brief presentation in the Topper Theater. Attendees will then be able to meet with teachers and students to learn more about AP and Honors course offerings at LAHS.
Representatives from UNM-LA will also be on hand to discuss the dual credit/concurrent enrollment program.
All LAHS students must take an AP class, an Honors class, an online class, or a dual credit class to graduate.
“AP Night provides students and parents a great opportunity Read More
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Michelle Hall for UNM-LA Advisory Board
By Jack and Colleen HanlonPlease vote for Michelle Hall for the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
We believe Michelle is the best candidate for position one, which is the only contested seat in the election.
We are writing because such an outstanding candidate for the UNM-LA Advisory Board rarely comes along. If elected, Michelle will bring new vision, renewed enthusiasm and new ideas to the UNM-LA Board.
Here are just a few of her career highlights: She taught Geophysical Science at the University of Arizona for 10 years; she has been a Program Director at the National Science Foundation; she Read More
Online Survey for County Businesses
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is continuing its market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the Community Broadband Network (CBN) project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and operate the network.
CBN is a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all County residents, businesses and institutions.
In an on-going effort to gather community input, an online survey is now available until Feb. 15, for Los Alamos County Businesses. Read More
County Repairing Trash; Recycling Roll Carts Free!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents can get their damaged County trash or recycling roll cart repaired free of charge.
Does your trash or recycling roll cart have a broken lid? A bum wheel? Is the body cracked?
If so, just call the Environmental Services Division at 662-8163 and they will come out and get it repaired at no cost to you.
As long as the roll cart damage was not caused by negligent abuse on your part – such as placing hot ash into the roll cart and melting it – the County will fix it for free.
Broken roll carts reduce route efficiency so call today to get your damaged roll cart Read More
PEEC Adds Fourth Camp to Summer Outdoor Adventures
Last year’s Medicine Hawk’s Mountain School participants learn about primitive camouflage. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Summer Outdoor Adventure Programs consist of two weeks of day programs for students entering 4-6th grades, one week for students entering 7-8th grades, and now, a four-day overnight survival skills camp for adults and families with children 12 or older.
The new camp, titled Medicine Hawk’s Summer Survival Skills, will be run by Rourke McDermott, and will be held Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9 in the Jemez Read More
Pajarito Mountain Re-opens Saturday!
Panaramic shot of Pajarito Mountain Ski lifts. Courtesy/PMSA
PMSA News:
The community is invited to Pajarito Mountain Saturday, Feb. 2 as it re-opens for skiing.
Significant snowfall from the recent storm has resulted in very good snow conditions on the mountain, so lift operations will resume with Beginner, Aspen and Mother lifts on Saturday.
All facilities, including the Cafe, Rental Shop and Snowsports School will be open as well.
Go ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center
Kim Aeby’s scale model of a stage set for a production of ‘It Is So If You Think It Is So’ by Luigi Pirandello. Courtesy/Fuller Lodge Art Center
By Bonnie J. Gordon
We’ve all wondered what inspired a particular work of art. Or maybe we’re curious about the process that an artist used to create a particular piece.
The new show at the Fuller Lodge Art Center will take us “Behind the Scenes.” The show opens with an artists’ reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 and will be up through March 9.
Knitted hat by Melissa Alexander. Courtesy photo
Many of the artists will be on hand Feb. 1 to talk about Read More
Letter to the Editor: Consultants Must Love It Around Here!
By Jerry FlemingI read the other day that there is a serious shortfall in county receipts, and that now county management is scrambling to cut expenditures in order to avoid a serious deficit situation.
Personally, I cannot understand how this could happen, except that when you look around at all the projects going on now and over the past few years, it’s pretty clear that the county has been spending as though ever-increasing receipts would continue forever.
Now I see in the Los Alamos Daily Post that yet another boondoggle expenditure for “developing a brand” Read More
Guided Hike at Valles Caldera this President’s Day
The Valles Caldera Rim. Photo by Yvonne Delameter
LAVC News:
Join Los Amigos de Valles Caldera on a two-mile guided snowshoe hike of Cerro la Jara at the Valles Calder Preserve. The hike will take place 10 a.m – noon, President’s Day, Feb. 18.
The group will meet at the Valle Grande Staging Area for registration, snowshoe rentals, and hot refreshments. Arrive as early as 9 a.m. to secure snowshoes, as equipment is limited.
Adult rentals are $15 and youth rentals are $10. The cost is $20 for Los Amigos members and $25 for non-members. The fee includes full-day trail permit.
RSVP to Jim Counce Read More
