Los Alamos Wins Big at New Mexico FLL State Championship
Two Los Alamos teams won State Championship Awards at the third annual New Mexico FIRST LEGO League Championship held Jan. 26 at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque. Front Row from left, “Banoona Skunk Band” members Emily Holmes, Risa Bridge, Maddie Ovaska, Brooke Weatherbie, Jessica Erkkila, Eleanor Henderson, Ellie Rightley, Elia Vasquez and Coach Karen Doebling. Back row from left, Coach Vicki Erkkila, “Atomic Flying Pickles” members Coach Susannah Rousculp, Evelyn Doebling, Lauren Stubben, Haylee Richardson, Summer Bronson and Catherine Rousculp. Read More
Tom Rheam Trio Jazzes Up Blue Window Bistro
The Tom Rheam Trio plays Jazz Night Saturday at the Blue Window Restaurant. Photos by Bonnie J. Gordon
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Jazz Night came back to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night when a full house enjoyed the Tom Rheam Trio from Santa Fe.
The Blue Window is a great place to hear jazz. The lights are low, the space is intimate and the conversations are muted during the music.
In addition, the food is great. There’s even room to dance. There is always a special menu for Jazz Night. This time it included “The Captain’s Plate.” Two lobster tails, scallops, and shrimp served with gourmet mac and cheese—bliss. Read More
Handel’s Messiah Brings Local Audience to its Feet
Los Alamos audience members stand for the traditional Hallelujah chorus at the presentation of Handel’s Messiah by the Los Alamos Choral Society and the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mary Badarak Sunday night at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Calling Creative Young Artists for Dog Jog Logo Contest
DOG JOG News:
Tails are wagging all over Los Alamos in anticipation of the 2013 Los Alamos Dog Jog, to be held on the morning of Saturday, April 27.
The Dog Jog is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Shelter, who provide medical services and needed items for animals housed at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
The Dog Jog Committee is calling on all creative young artists to put your imaginations and love of dogs to work by submitting a drawing for the 2013 Dog Jog Logo Contest!
The Logo Contest is open to youngsters in grades 3 through 6 whose families live or work in Los Alamos County.
The winning
Dance Classes Starting at Family YMCA
FAMILY YMCA News:
The Family YMCA offers a several dance classes for a variety of ages and skill levels.
Community members are welcome to stop by and “try-out” any class once at no charge.
Starting Feb. 2, the Beginners Flamenco dance class will be working with a Traditional Flamenco guitarist.
It is a great time to join the class.
Other classes include:
- Belly Dance (ages 10-up) 1-2 p.m., Saturdays
- Bharatanatyam (all ages) Classical South India Dance 4-5 p.m., Sundays
- Flamenco for Beginners (ages 10-up) 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Saturdays
- Ballet for Beginners (ages 8-up) 4-5 p.m., Thursdays
- Hip
Column: Some Reflections on Conflicts
Some Reflections on Conflicts There are functions of conflicts that aren’t necessarily destructive. This notion really jarred me when I was reading for my PhD courses.
And I am still not sure that I am terribly fond of this notion. I accept that differences can serve us beneficially: diversity of thinking, logic, styles, and ideas.
And I can imagine that certain conflicts may bring about positive changes, as the case in the “parallel process” discussed in the last two column’s entries clearly demonstrated.
What disturbs me about Read More
Column: Pikas – Icons of the High Country
PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Pikas – Icons of the High CountryWinter has come to the ski slopes above Los Alamos. A walk through the area shows all of the slopes now covered by snow – the silence is profound except when the ski lifts are running.
As people ride the lifts to the top of the mountain, they pass over a mass of broken rock without realizing that small creatures, icons of the high country, are just a few feet below them.
Pikas are the icons who rest quietly in their rocky dens, waiting for spring. A talus slope of snow-covered broken rock forms a roof above them Read More
Beware of Clever Scam
From a local reader
There is a new and clever credit card scam. This scam is very clever so be very careful out there as one could easily fall for this … beware of people bearing gifts.
Someone it happened to says it works like this:
Wednesday a week ago, I had a phone call from someone who said that he was from some outfit called: “Express Couriers” asking if I was going to be home because there was a package for me, and the caller said that the delivery would arrive at my home in roughly an hour.
And sure enough, about an hour later, a uniformed delivery man turned up with a beautiful
UNM-LA Offers New Class in Entrepreneurship
Nicholas Seet will teach Introduction to Entrepreneurship during the spring semester at UNM-LA. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner
By Mandy Marksteiner
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Got a great idea but need a little help getting started? Looking for all the hidden pitfalls and business secrets?
UNM-LA is offering a class where students can learn the process of starting a successful company from someone who has both academic training in entrepreneurship and the experience of turning his garage-invented technology into a successful business.
“Everybody has an idea,” said Read More
Meet LANL’s Chris Fresquez at Thursday’s Business Breakfast
CHAMBER News:
Members and prospective members of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce are invited to the Business Breakfast Roundtable: LANL and Small Biz event, 7:30-9 a.m., Thursday Jan. 31 at the UNM-LA Lecture Hall, 4000 University Dr.
The purpose of the gathering is to introduce Chris Fresquez of LANL’s Small Business Office to the business community.
There will be a roundtable/discussion format, so that business people can provide input as well as hear from Fresquez about his plans for the Lab’s Small Business Office.
The presentation starts at 8 a.m., but business people Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Areas of Chamisa School Flooded by Rain – K Thru 3rd Grade Classes Canceled Today!
LAPS News:
Rain water has flooded areas of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock causing kindergarten, first, second and third grade classes to be canceled for today.
Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 should report for class today as usual.
Check back to ladailypost.com later today to learn whether the K-3 classrooms will be ready for students tomorrow. Read More
Police Arrest Probation Violator at Ashley Pond Park
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jeff Regenold, left, and Commander Jason Wardlow Herrera question Jesus Velazco at Ashley Pond Park Friday afternoon after the suspect called 911 to report that he had a gun and was headed to the park. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Commander Jason Wardlow Herrera checked the jacket of Jesus Velazco for a gun at Ashley Pond Park Friday after the suspect called 911 to say he had a gun and “no one is going to take me in when I let my dog off leash.” Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Jesus Antonio Velazco
By Carol A. Clark
Threats to fight Read More
Jammin’ with the Los Alamos Derby Dames
The Los Alamos Derby Dames practice at the Family YMCA. Photos by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie J. Gordon
It’s a cold winter night in Los Alamos, but at the Family YMCA, our very own roller derby team is generating plenty of heat as they spin around the gym at top speed.
The Los Alamos Derby Dames is a flat track roller derby league founded in April 2011. The league currently has one team, the M’Atom Bombs.
With some help from the 2009 movie “Whip It” roller derby, which is dominated by all-female amateur teams, has grown in popularity in recent years.
There are a number of teams around New Read More
Letter to the Editor: We Have a Wonderful Opportunity at this Cross Road for UNM-LA … I Would Like to be a Part of the Solution
By Michelle HallOur college, UNM-LA as we most often refer to it, has met or exceeded each of 10 metrics set by the state for two-year colleges for many years running.
It ranks first in the state in four of the 10 metrics (New Mexico Association of Community Colleges Annual Report, 2012.)
For example, of the two-year colleges in the state, UNM-LA had the highest percentage of students (92.7 percent) who obtained employment or continued their education at a four-year school upon completion of their studies at UNM-LA.
It is a gem in the rough that Read More
Skidmore Lecture: ‘The Seven LANL Explosives Fatalities – Technical and Human Perspectives (U)’
Memorial plaque. Courtesy/LANL
LAHS News:
Cary B. Skidmore of Los Alamos National Laboratory will give a lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Fuller Lodge at part of the Los Alamos Historical Society’s 2012-2013 lecture series, “History and Science.”
Skidmore’s lecture is “The Seven LANL Explosives Fatalities – Technical and Human Perspectives (U).”
When the implosion concept came to the Manhattan Project, it brought with it a need to use explosives in a new way.
Rather than destroying or breaking apart something, precisely shaped pieces were needed to assemble Read More
Hilltopper Girls Drop Close Game to Santa Fe 47-53
Anna Scott attempts to take charge. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan with drive and score. Photo by Alan Kirk
PILE UP. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott drives to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr takes shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan takes shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alysan Crane makes jump shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan and Erin Kirk on defense. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott defending the ball. Photo by Alan Kirk
Ice Forms Around Ashley Pond Fountain
Frigid temperatures have created an ice formation around the fountain at Ashley Pond. A couple paused Friday afternoon to watch ducks and geese bask in the fountain’s spray. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Pet of the Week: Shayla the Dog
Pet of the Week: Shayla – sweet senior spayed female GSD Mix with amazing energy. One owner until the economy forced her family into housing where Shayla was not allowed.
Recent grooming donated by Yours Truly Diana. Great on leash walks and all-around nice girl. Housebroken. Confident, affectionate. Great with male dogs.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets. Others are off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, for information about volunteering, adopting and donating. Also
Seeking Applicants for VFW ‘Scout of the Year Scholarship’
VFW News:
Your local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8874 is seeking a Scout to compete for this year’s “VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship.”
This is a program that provides a $5,000 scholarship award, and which several of the local Scouts would be very competitive.
Column: Just Trust Me on This, Go to a Poetry Reading
Just Trust Me on This, Go to a Poetry ReadingJon was reading at Mesa Public Library as part of Authors Speak series. I love poetry readings but I hadn’t made it to one for a couple of years.
Santa Fe Poet Laureate Jon Davis. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
I should go to more poetry readings and you should too. Here’s why.
Poetry reveals the inner workings of another person’s mind and how they perceive the world as no other medium can.
Most people process things through language. Even if Read More
