Family Honors Loved One Through Donations to Youth Activity Center
James and Darlene Potter with a new air hockey table donated by Marie Koss Potter Warsaw in memory of her grandson, Gregory James Potter, who had worked at the Los Alamos Youth Activity Center and was very popular with the children. There are two Youth Activity Centers, one in Los Alamos on the east side of Ashley Pond and one in White Rock near Rocket Park. The programming focus of the Youth Activity Centers is on youth resiliency, a safe, supervised environment and positive adult role models. Paul Martinez has been the director of the Centers since 1982. The program provides regular as well as “drop Read More
County Reminds Motorists of Safety Considerations
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Barrels of sand for public use are placed at locations that historically become icy and slick during storms, including:
- San Ildefonso South at both ends of the guardrail
- North Mesa Road east of the roundabout
- Near the end of 37th Street off of Diamond Drive
- At the
National Art Honor Society Inducts 34 LAHS Members
LAHS National Art Honor Society members Geoff Phillips, left, and Sam McIntyre use their artistic talents to draw on the paper tablecloths provided for that purpose. Courtesy photo
By Maire O’Neill
Jemez Valley artist Betsie Miller-Kusz was the guest speaker at an induction ceremony Dec. 7 for 34 new Los Alamos High School members of the National Art Honor Society.
Miller-Kusz was born in Los Alamos and lived and painted in San Francisco, Calif., for many years. She has exhibited internationally and painted many public murals.
The society is designed specifically for high school students Read More
Registration Underway for Women’s Weekend Fundraiser at Pajarito Mountain
PAJARITO SKI HILL News:
Let it snow and let the good times roll: Women’s Weekend fundraiser at Pajarito Mountain this year!
For the fifth consecutive year, the ladies at Pajarito Ski Hill in Los Alamos are planning northern New Mexico’s best ski party that benefits Northern New Mexico communities!
In carrying on the tradition, Pajarito Mountain and K2 Skis are once again presenting the Women’s Weekend Feb. 8-10.
The goal of this annual not-for-profit event is to raise $10,000 in financial assistance to New Mexican women and men diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer. Read More
Christmas Tubas Perform Dec. 22 at IHMC
The Christmas Tubas are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 at IHMC. Players from a 2006 performance include from left, Christopher Alme, Ricky Korzekwa, Laurel Webb, Steve Coggeshall, Jerry Morzinski, Larry Cox, Deniece Korekwa and Pete Forman. Courtesy photo
CHRISTMAS TUBAS News:
The sound of a choir performing Christmas Carols is a sure sign that Christmas is near. This choir happens to be composed of instrumentalists – tubas and euphoniums (which can be thought of as small tubas.)
The group, aptly named the Christmas Tubas, was formed in 2002 by local musician Jerry Morzinski, Read More
Obama Delivers Statement on Mass Shooting
President Obama delivers a statement regarding the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, 2012. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson
WHITE HOUSE News:
Read MoreWe’ve endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years. And each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would — as a parent. And that was especially true today. I know there’s not a parent in America
LAHS Hosts Visual and Performing Arts Events Monday
Dancers from Los Alamos High School’s 2012 Winter Dance show. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School is the venue for two arts department events Monday, Dec. 17.
The closing reception for a collection of fall semester artwork by visual arts students is slated from 3:30 p.m. in the foyer area and at 7 p.m., the 2012 Winter Dance show begins.
“We are very excited about displaying the fall semester artwork during the winter concerts. We hope dancers and their parents will join us for this closing reception,” said Mary Grace, visual arts instructor Read More
Senator Bingaman`s Farewell Speech
U.S. SENATE News:
Retiring Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico delivered a speech Thursday Dec. 13, reflecting on his 30-year tenure in the U.S. Senate and thanking those who supported him throughout the years. He wanted to share that speech with his constituents:
In 1981, in his first inaugural address, President Reagan said, “Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
I came to the Senate two years later in 1983 with the firm belief that in most cases his statement was wrong.
I believed then and I believe now that the federal government
County Budget Tightening Puts Capital Projects on Hold
By Greg Kendall
At the Dec. 11 County Council meeting, Council Chair Sharon Stover asked County Administrator Harry Burgess to explain why several capital expenditure items were removed from the tickler and agenda.
Burgess explained that capital improvement projects and other pending actions by Council that involve large expenditures of money were temporarily being put on hold.
The County’s budget was predicated by Los Alamos National Laboratory budget concerns. The actual LANL expenditures were lower than the level anticipated by the County.
“Some of that is due to a directive Read More
Small Business Owners Question Economic Vitality Administrator
Staff Report
“Small businesses form the backbone of any vibrant community and we realize the unique challenges faced by small business in Los Alamos and want to help,” County Administrator Harry Burgess said.
Los Alamos County hosted a question and answer session for small businesses last week. Business owners were provided an opportunity to ask questions of Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher.
During the discussion, Central Park Square owner Phillip Kunsberg addressed questions about the proposed teen center displacing businesses.
"No tenant will Read More
Column: Align Personal Values with New Year’s Resolutions
By Jessica Kisiel M.S.
Every April in New Mexico, I observe hundreds of people walking many miles on Good Friday before Easter to El Santuario de Chimayo Shrine.
As I scan the crowd it is clear that for the majority of the crowd this trek is the farthest they will walk all year.
Impressed and confused by this annual spectacle I wondered why these people would undertake such a physical task one day each year.
As a wellness coach, I wanted to know their secret. If I could figure out what inspired them to move, maybe I could use the same power to propel my clients off the couch.
A similar change in health habits Read More
Last County Line of the Year – Happy Holidays!
COUNTY News:
This is the last newsletter for 2012. Publication of the County Line will resume Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. We wish our readers very happy (and safe) holidays!
Last Council Meeting of 2012 is Tuesday
Council Chair Sharon Stover and Councilors Mike Wismer and Vincent Chiravalle will say “good-bye” when the meeting convenes at 7 p.m., Tuesday (Council Chambers inside the Community Building in Los Alamos.) Discussions will focus mainly on the 2013 State and Federal legislative agendas. Download the Dec. 18 agenda here: https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/council/Pages/default.aspx Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Goes Vertical
Red steel spires loom over the North Mesa horizon, signaling visible proof that the middle school construction project has gone vertical. Going vertical marks an important shift in the steps towards completion of the project. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
As the Los Alamos Middle School building rises, so does the excitement for students and staff as they watch construction of their new school.
Middle School principal, Rex Kilburn, smiles proudly as he sees red steel beams jutting skyward outside his office window.
Middle School students and staff talk excitedly in anticipation Read More
Celtic Christmas Showdown Features Dueling Dulcimers
Wendy Songe, Jonathan Dowell and Tessa Dowell perform at the Celtic Christmas Showdown concert at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame recently in Tulsa Oklahoma. Songe and Dowell are playing Irish drums called Bodhrans. Courtesy photo
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Dulcimer champions Wendy Songe and Jonathan Dowell will face off in a Celtic Christmas Showdown in a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Crossroads Bible Church.
It’s all in fun of course. Songe and Dowell play together as “Dually Noted” and are good friends. They also share the distinction of being First Place winners of both the Texas State Read More
Many Events Have Been Canceled
SCHOOL News:- High school wrestling at Capital canceled on Saturday.
- Mid school wrestling canceled at Las Vegas on Saturday.
- Boys varsity basketball will not play today or tomorrow in Academy tournament.
- Girls spent the night and will play tomorrow.
- Mid school girls basketball tournament is canceled today and tomorrow.
Also, tonight’s Read More
Trinity Site Plan Reveals Four Retail Pads; Two Eateries
Kroger’s Trinity Site Conceptual Site Plan dated Dec. 10, 2012. Courtesy rendering
By Greg Kendall
County officials share activities that indicate the long-awaited Trinity Site Revitalization Project is in fact underway.
“Smith’s is very proactive in moving this project forward,” said Director Anne Laurant of the County’s Capital Projects & Facilities Department. “They are scheduling preliminary meetings for January for site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be submitting for building permits.” Read More
Residents Reminded to Keep Sidewalks Clear
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.
Sidewalk priorities are listed below:
- Safe routes
NMDOT Update on N.M. 502
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that N.M. 502 is open at the present time.
Motorists Urged to Stay Home Today
LAPD News:
With this morning’s snowstorm creating dangerous conditions on local roadways, Los Alamos Police are urging motorists to stay home if possible.
Police report that so far they have not encountered vehicle accidents but they are inundated with reports of vehicles stuck in the snow.
County Clarifies Today’s Facility Closure Information
All County facilities close at noon today including the Administrative Offices, the 311 Center, plus County recreation/community centers such as the Aquatic Center, Los Alamos Golf Course, the Ice Rink and the Los Alamos and White Rock public libraries.
Transit will make its last transit run at noon to White Rock, Barr Mesa, North Mesa, etc., with no additional Transit services after that last noon time run.
Trash trucks will complete trash pick up but not recycle pick up today. The Eco Station closes at noon. Read More
