NNSA Conducts Pollux Subcritical Experiment at Nevada National Security Site
Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
LAS VEGAS – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Friday that Pollux, a subcritical experiment, was successfully conducted Thursday at its Nevada National Security Site (NNSS.)
NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino. Courtesy/NNSA
The experiment, conducted by staff from NNSS, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, gathered scientific data that will provide crucial information to maintain the safety and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons.
“Challenging subcritical experiments maintain our Read More
Art in Public Places Board Meets Dec. 12
Arctic bear by Jean Balagna is on display at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
APPB News:
The Art in Public Places Board is set to meet 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Mesa Public Library in Upstairs Meeting Room #3.
The meeting is open to the public.
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 Nov. 14, 2012
B. Welcome to new APPB Member(s)
C. Farewell to long-time APPB Read More
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Special Mail-In Ballot General Obligation Bond Jan. 29, 2013
By Los Alamos Public School District
PLEASE VOTE!
What: School Bond Vote
When: Jan. 29, 2013
How: Mail-In Ballot
Why: Important For Our Future!
On Jan. 29, 2013, the voters of Los Alamos County will have the opportunity to build a brighter future for students with their vote on an all-mailed ballot for a $20 million construction bond that will not raise the tax rate. The upcoming bond will fund the replacement of the academic wing of Aspen Elementary School.
The bond will also fund a variety of infrastructure costs such as new sewer and water lines for several schools. The bond will fund other much Read More
The Family Y Has Adopted Families for the Holiday
YMCA News:
The Family Y has adopted families for the holiday!
If you would like to help us make the holiday special for these families and purchase a gift for one of the Y families, come by the Y at 1450 Iris St., and select a tag from the tree in our lobby.
After selecting a tag from the tree please follow these four easy steps:
- Purchase the gift requested on the tag.
- Wrap the gift.
- Attach the tag that was selected from the tree.
- Return the gift to the Y.
The gifts must be returned to the Y by Dec. 10 in order in ensure timely delivery to the Y’s adopted families.
Thank you for Read More
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
LTAB News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board is meeting 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Conference Room at 109 Central Park Square.
AGENDA
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS All 1 p.m. (20 min.)
A. Call to Order/Introductions
B. Review of the Statement of Antitrust Policy
C. Approval of Today’s Agenda
D. Public Comment
E. Approval of Minutes
II. BOARD DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS All 1:20 p.m. (15 min.)
A. Board Vacancy Status Report/Schedule
B. Farewell Event with Linda Deck and Ken Ashley (celebration date)
C. 2013 LTAB Meetings Calendar (Day/Time) Read More
SFNF to Burn 3,500 Acres of Hazardous Fuels
SFNF News:
Fire managers plan to begin ignitions Tuesday, Dec. 11 within the Coyote Ranger District to treat hazardous fuels with prescribed fire.
The total acreage includes Mesa Camino and Gallina WUI prescribed burn project areas. Depending on conditions, either one or the other project area will be treated next week.
This is an ongoing project that began 10 years ago. Approximately 75 percent of the project has been completed in prior treatments.
Gallina WUI, Mesa Camino, Coyote Ranger District:
- Approximately 50 to 100 acres are to be treated per day when conditions are favorable
- The broadcast
New Microscopy Technique Gets Close Enough to See Lengths of Atomic Bonds
For the first time, scientists have used an imaging technique that’s so precise that it’s possible to see the different lengths of individual atomic bonds. Using a method called non-contact atomic force microscopy, IBM researchers scanned a microscopic probe with a tip only an atom wide over a nanographene molecule and measured the forces between the probe and the sample. In this colored image, the bonds with more electrons—which are also shorter—are a brighter green. Courtesy/IBM Research-Zurich Read More
Oppenheimer Place Glows With Holiday Spirit
Oppenheimer Place is lined with electric farolitos that brighten the holiday season. Photo by Don Kendall Read More
Fryer, Richie, Clark Take Gold at State Gymnastics Championship
Champion trio from left, Brianna Fryer, Anna Clark and Addison Richie. Courtesy/AT
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Atomic Tumblers’ Brianna Fryer, Addison Richie and Anna Clark became New Mexico State All-around Champions in their divisions following their performances in the Xcel Program State Gymnastics Meet in Rio Rancho Dec. 1.
Fryer swept the Bronze Child A Division, becoming the NM State vault (8.8), bar (9.5), beam (9.15), floor (9.15) and all-around (36.6) Champion. Fryer was the top all-around scorer across all divisions for the Tumblers’.
Richie earned the NM State Champion Read More
County Line: Winterfest Wonderland
Courtesy Photo
Walkin’ in a Winter(fest) Wonderland…
The National Weather Service’s latest forecast said that our warm weather will come to a “jarring demise” this weekend – let’s hope for snow to set a festive mood on Saturday for Winterfest! The Main Street Association’s Holiday Lights parade at 6 p.m. this Saturday and then the County Recreation Division’s North Pole Workshop plus Luminaria Walk at the North Mesa Stables is Sunday evening.
NEW Creative District Advisory Committee Meets Monday!
They’ll be kicking off Read More
DALA’s Hansel and Gretel … Pure Holiday Enchantment
“Hansel and Gretel” performed by Cody Maggiore and Sally Grindstaff. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Ballerinas glide through the air. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Review by Bonnie J. Gordon
Dance Arts Los Alamos brings the magical world of “Hansel and Gretel” to the Duane Smith Auditorium for three performances this weekend. I saw the production’s dress rehearsal on Dec. 6.
The original ballet is directed and choreographed by Dance Arts Los Alamos Ballet Director Christin Severini, with additional choreography by DALA’s Executive Director Valerie Silks and ballet instructor Read More
NMDOT Prepared for Arctic Blast
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is prepared for the arctic front that’s scheduled to hit New Mexico on Sunday.
The biggest impact is expected to be seen in NMDOT District 4, headquartered in Las Vegas, which encompasses the northeast corner of the state.
Approximately 80 dump trucks with snowplows and salt and cinder spreaders in District 4 are loaded and ready to go. All patrol crews that could be impacted have been preparing for the storm, readying vehicles and receiving briefings on both weather and expected roadway conditions.
Our Read More
Hilltopper Girls Basketball Beats Academy 41-30
Marrissa Larribbas up with Shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott for layup. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber logan with shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Allysan Crane goes for score. Photo by Alan KirkCeremony to Swear in New Officials is Dec. 21
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the official “swearing in” ceremony for newly elected officials at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 in the Municipal Courtroom of the Justice Center.
Steven Girrens, Kristin Henderson and Peter Sheehey will be sworn in as new County Councilors, along with new County Clerk Sharon Stover.
Municipal Judge Alan Kirk will preside. A reception with light refreshments will follow in the lobby of the Justice Center. Read More
Los Alamos Police Conduct Emergency Training
Members of the Los Alamos County Police Department are conducting emergency vehicle operations course training today at the Los Alamos County Airport on Airport Road. Courtesy photo Read More
State and Federal Officials Reject N.M. 502 Plans
The New Mexico Department of Transportation, (NMDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration, (FHWA), in a letter dated Nov 30, have rejected the Los Alamos County’s proposed alternative for the N.M. 502 Improvement Project (see link to letter below.)
This means that the project will not receive the $3.8 million in funding that the NMDOT and FHWA have programmed for Fiscal Year 2014 unless new plans are drawn up that are acceptable to NMDOT and FHWA.
New plans must be submitted quickly as FHWA and NMDOT set a deadline of February Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You LANB and Residents
Sally WarnerThe Los Alamos Garden Club wants to thank the Los Alamos National Bank for allowing them to hold their annual wreath sale in the bank lobby on Nov. 30.
We also thank the Los Alamos residents who supported the sale. The proceeds from the sale support the club’s scholarship fund.
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Seven Decades Since Pearl Harbor Attack
Today marks the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor in which 2,402 Americans were killed and another 1,282 Americans were wounded. Courtesy/Atomic Heritage Foundation Read More
Letter to the Editor: LAPS Bond Won’t Increase Property Taxes
Former school board member Ken Johnson points to dry rot at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy photoIn January we have an opportunity to make Los Alamos more inviting to the young families who are essential to the future of LANL (and Los Alamos.)
On May 10, 2007, I attended the first meeting of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Facility Planning Committee (FPC.) The school board had asked me, Larry Goen, Al Moelenback, Stan Primak and Grant Stewart to serve with two board members and LAPS staff with the goal of developing Read More
LANL Names Weapons Program Associate Directors
LANL News:
Bob Webster has been named Associate Director for Weapon Physics and John Benner has been named Associate Director for Weapon Engineering and Experiments at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Both have been in their positions at LANL as acting associate directors since March 2012.
As Associate Director for Weapon Physics, Webster has responsibility for weapon design and computational physics along with programmatic responsibility for the Advanced Simulation and Computing Program and Science Campaigns.
The Directorate consists of Computational Physics and Theoretical Design Read More
