Boys and Girls Invited to Participate in Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
K OF C News:
Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
The local competition will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 from at Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium.
Registration will be held onsite beginning at 12:30 p.m. and it’s free of charge.
Parental consent is required, so a parent/guardian must be present during registration. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation and winners from each age division and gender will be presented with a Read More
‘Meetup’ With Others to Experience Interesting Events
Meetup group members enjoy a tasting event Saturday at Don Quixote Winery & Distillery in White Rock. Photo by Kevin Holsapple
Staff Report
The Chamber of Commerce is providing an online service to community members who are looking to meet other people and experience a variety of events with others.
The service is built on the popular social network, “Meetup.com” and more than 40 people have signed up so far. The web address for the group is www.meetup.com/Los-Alamos-Yours-to-Discover.
There is a bit of expense involved to set up a Meetup group, so the Chamber is sponsoring the group to provide Read More
Letter to the Editor: Name Building for Values
By John Bartlit¡COLORES! Returns to New Mexico PBS
NM PBS News:
¡COLORES! returns to New Mexico PBS as a weekly local and national art series beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 on CH. 5.1.
The popular art series presents stories devoted to the creative spirit, featuring local and national stories about film, visual and performing arts, theatre, photography, literature, painting, sculpture, poetry and dance.
¡COLORES! provides an in-depth look at the inspiration, challenges and processes of a wide range of artists.
Descriptions of the first eight episodes are listed below with air dates:
Friday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. on Ch. 5.1
• One of New Mexico’s Read More
Pajarito Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America to Sponsor ‘Gentle Zephyr’ Class
PCEGA News:
Local embroiderers have a unique opportunity to learn Romanian Point Lace and Surface Embroidery from guest teacher Sylvia Murariu at a workshop on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28.
The class, Gentle Zephyr, is sponsored by the Pajarito Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America and is open to non-members.
It will be held in the classroom of the Fuller Lodge Art Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration with a deposit for $70 must be received by Feb. 15.
The cost of the two-day session will be less than $90; the exact amount depends on expenses and number of participants.
Sylvia
Kiwanis: Katherine Gauntt to Speak on Horse Rescue
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis meets noon to 1 p.m., each Tuesday at the Masonic Temple on Sage Street near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts or weather.
Katherine Gauntt
Programs
Jan. 22 – Katherine Gauntt of the Walkin N Circles Ranch, Inc., in Edgewood, will speak on the ranch’s program of horse rescue.
Jan. 29 – Committee Meetings.
Feb. 5 – Kiwanian Pat Soran will speak on Project Eliminate, a joint project of Kiwanis International and UNICEF that is aimed at wiping out maternal Read More
Art in Public Places Board Meets Jan. 24
‘Industrial Machine’ created by artist Robert Davis is on display at the Los Alamos Eco-Station on East Jemez Road.
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board is set to meet 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Mesa Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room #3.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENT (This section on the agenda is reserved for questions and comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda. Speakers will be limited to 4 minutes each.)
III. APP BOARD BUSINESS
- A. Approval of Minutes from Dec. 12, 2012
- B. Approve APPB Meeting Schedule for 2013
IV. CURRENT Read More
President’s Inaugural Festivities Kick Off With National Day of Service
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the Blue Room. Courtesy/whitehouse.gov
WHITE HOUSE News:
Inaugural festivities for the President of the United States begin today, Jan 19 with a National Day of Service.
Americans from all across the country – including President Obama and his family – will join together to participate in service projects in their communities.
President Obama’s first term ends at noon Jan. 20, at which point, the President and Vice President will be sworn-in for a second term in a small ceremony at the White House.
It’s a longstanding Read More
Mail In Ballot Do’s and Don’ts…
COUNTY CLERK’s OFFICE News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office reports as of Friday, Jan. 18, that 4,000 ballots have been received for the Special School Bond Election.
On Jan. 8, the Clerk’s Office mailed out 13,826 ballots.
The Clerk’s Office would like to remind registrants of several do’s and don’ts:
- Do sign the outer envelope. If there is no signature on the outer envelope, the ballot cannot be counted.
- Don’t have someone sign your ballot on your behalf. If you cannot sign the outer envelope, an ‘X’ is acceptable as your signature. Although it is not required, someone may witness
Bartlett Shares Color and Design Secrets
‘The Three Amigos’ by Los Alamos Artist Melissa Bartlett. Photo by Mandy MarksteinerLos Alamos Eligible to Receive USDA Funds
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Los Alamos is among several counties in northern New Mexico eligible to receive funds after submitting their application to USDA.
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District Friday highlighted the more than $10.2 million that has been awarded to New Mexico counties to support local schools and roads as well as wildfire protection programs.
The funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture are part of $323 million for 41 states and Puerto Rico as a result of the one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Read More
Luján Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Courtesy/bio.org
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement Friday in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“On Monday, our nation will pause to reflect on the life and legacy of a remarkable man whose compassion and enduring pursuit of justice and equality impacted the lives of so many and whose message continue to resonate to this very day.
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached of our responsibility to each other, that we are one nation, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Drop ‘Municipal’ … Consider ‘The County of Los Alamos Building’
By Linda Goforth As much as I like Jeanette Wallace, I think the new county government building should be named without mystery.
Perhaps leaving “municipal” out of it covers its true purpose, too. The County Government of Los Alamos, or perhaps The County of Los Alamos Building. I like the second of these.
Pet of the Week: Yoda the Cat
Yoda the cat. Courtesy/Shelter
SHELTER News:
Pet of the Week: Yoda – a handsome orange tabby sporting tufts on his ears, is a sensitive and affectionate 6-year-old neutered male.
Yoda can be possessive of his person and a bit persnickety – not wanting to share with cats, dogs or children – so he is recommended as a loving companion to an adult.
When you pet Yoda, you will enjoy the feel of a very sleek and solid cat.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets just waiting for adoption.
Others are currently off-campus in Read More
P&Z Meets 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the Community Building Council Chambers, 475 20th St.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
None
V. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BUSINESS (discussion items)
A. Comprehensive Plan Maps, Gary Leikness
B. Commissioner Training, Katie Thwaits
C. FY14 Work Plan
VI. COMMISSION / DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
A. Director’s Report
B. Chair’s Report
C. Committee Reports
D. Board of Adjustment Report
E. Report from Liaisons to Other Boards & Read More
Hilltopper Girls Beat Sandia 46-43
Kiana Zerr with shot for score. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk with move to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr posting in lane. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan with move to basket for score. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan open for shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alisonn Crane attempting to take charge. Photo by Alan Kirk
Swarming team defense Erin Kirk gets foul. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott hits game winning 3pt shot.Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
2013 FIRST Robotic Project Gets Underway
Steve Anton discusses the robotics project schedule in which the team must design, build, debug and learn to operate their robot by Feb. 19. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Heads start spinning with ideas as soon as the 2013 rules presentation ended at UNM-LA earlier this month. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Students and mentors held a kickoff meeting of the 2013 FIRST Robotic Project in Los Alamos Jan. 5, where they learned the rules for the competition, which include 45 days to design, build, program, debug and learn to operate their robot.
Los Alamos Team
Cameras Sought for Local Photography Students
Light painting long exposure. Photo by Los Alamos High School student Erin Kober.
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Photography Department still teaches the art of black and white photography and film and is in need of 35mm SLR film cameras.
These camera donations will help students learn about the art of photography and gain an appreciation for the process. The donations are tax deductable.
Contact Brittany Felton at b.felton@laschools.net to donate a camera for the students.
Back-lit trees. Photo by Los Alamos High School student Gabriel Montoya
Surrealism deer, created by combining Read More
Submit Beef Recipe for Chance to Win $25,000
NMBC News:
Cooks, start your ovens … the New Mexico Beef Council is calling for home cooks throughout New Mexico to submit their favorite recipes to the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off for a chance to win $25,000 and a trip to the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show in Washington, D.C. in November, 2013.
New Mexico home cooks can submit their best beef recipes through April 15, online at www.beefcookoff.org.
This is the 30th National Beef Cook-Off® competion and this year’s contest theme is “Making the Most of MyPlate,” which encourages delicious, healthy recipes
Grand Opening for New Business is Saturday
Staff Report
Gloria Smith Brehm has opened a new business in White Rock called The Perch Paperie.
She is hosting a Grand Opening of her arts and crafts supply store at 13 Sherwood Blvd., from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 .
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be free face painting and balloon animals.
Throughout the day there also will be free food, make-n-takes, a bouncy house and lots of free raffle items.
The community is invited to participate in the festivities and show support for the town’s Read More
