County Hires Housing and Special Projects Manager
Paul Andrus introduces himself to the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday night in Council Chambers at the Community Building in downtown Los Alamos. Andrus was hired two weeks ago as manager of Housing and Special Projects in the Community and Economic Development Department. He replaces former manager Steve Brugger who took a position with the County of Santa Fe. He is from Aurora, Colo., has a wife, children and three schnauzers. Capital Projects & Facilities Director Anne Laurent and County Principal Planner Gary Leikness are seated at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter to the Editor: Put Better Thought to Historic District
I attended the meeting tonight (Nov. 14) of the 90 percent stage of drawn planning for the updated Ashley Pond.
The plans are approved by the County Council about 90 percent to 10 percent interest in the actual maintenance of the Historic District as it should be considered, with native plants of the Jemez Mountains only, cattails, moss, certain grasses, and only the kind of fish that would be found in a pond in the Jemez.
It seems that no one has asked the Game and Fish Department to stock it with the Rainbow and Brown Trout Read More
Ribbon Cut on United Church Resale Shop
Corine Christman cuts the ribbon Wednesday on the new Resale Shop location for United Church. From left, Jeanne Butler, Christman, Adda Moldt and Nina Thayer, all of whom volunteer their time at the Resale Shop, which is open to the public Wednesday mornings. More than 20 missions are supported by the shop’s proceeds. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Crowds gather Wednesday morning at the United Church on Rose Street for the first day of operation of its new Resale Shop. Photo by Katy Korkos/LACC
Mother-Daughter Artists Gear Up For Saturday’s Holiday Fair
Jeanne Robinson, left, and her daughter Elise Koskelo are local fiber artists who will feature their one-of-a-kind work at the Los Alamos Arts Council Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Crossroads Bible Church Saturday. Courtesy photo OBITUARY: Kathryn Eileen Matzke Sept. 17, 1955-Nov. 13, 2012
Kathryn Eileen Matzke
Kathryn “Kathy” Eileen Matzke, 57, of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2012 at Los Alamos Medical Center after a long battle with breast cancer.
She is survived by her husband James Matzke, her parents George and Donna Hill, her brother David Hill, her daughter,
Couple Introduces Oppenheimer Place Residents to Diwali
J. Aiyeswaria and P. Kumaranand in traditional dress at Oppenheimer Place Wednesday, celebrate the Diwali festival. Aiyeswaria painted the peacock picture in the background. Courtesy Photo
Staff Report
P. Kumaranand is a Post Doc at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He and his wife J. Aiyeswaria are from India and temporary residents at Oppenheimer Place.
The Hindu couple spoke to residents about Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated Nov 13 through Nov. 17.
For Hindus, Diwali, one of the most important festivals of the year, is popularly known as the “festival of lights.” Read More
Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Go On Sale Monday
SFNF News:
Santa Fe National Forest offices and various vendors in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Pecos and Las Vegas will sell personal-use Christmas tree permits for $10 beginning Monday, Nov. 19 through Dec. 24. Christmas tree cutting also begins Nov. 19.
Anyone planning to cut their tree Thanksgiving Day must purchase a permit ahead of time because all Forest Service offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Vendor Locations & Contact Information:
Los Alamos Historic Society & Gift Shop, 1921 Juniper, Los Alamos, (505)662-4493
REI, 500 Market St., Santa Fe, (505)-982-3557
Pecos Canyon Read More
OBITUARY: David W. Sturm July 22, 1957-Nov. 3, 2012
David William Sturm July 22, 1957-Nov. 3, 2012He passed felling burned trees on Cochiti Mesa from the Las Conchas Fire in 2011.
One of the massive trees came down hitting him and sending him over the cliff. He passed doing what he loved and was surrounded by dear friends.
He was born July 22, 1957 in New Brighton, PA., and attended schools in Pasadena, Texas.
He moved to New Mexico in 1994. He lived in Sierra Los Pinos near Jemez Springs with his dog, “Puppy” where his home overlooked the majestic
New Mexico Female Fiction Authors Sought
NMPW News:
An outstanding New Mexican writer will be honored for her work in fiction next spring when her book receives the prestigious Zia Award.
New Mexican women writers are invited to submit their books for consideration for the award, given each year by New Mexico Press Women at the annual spring conference.
To be eligible to receive the award, selected winners must read at the award luncheon during the 2013 conference in April.
The 2013 Zia Award will be given to the author of an outstanding fiction book published in 2010, 2011, or 2012.
The contest is open to all subgenres of fiction except Read More
BREAKING NEWS: 11 Local Cars Burglarized Overnight
Photo: Illustration
By Carol A. Clark
Eleven vehicle burglaries were committed primarily on North Mesa overnight.
A few cars also were burglarized in Quemazon and the 2500 Circle neighborhoods.
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Randy Foster explained that most of the vehicles broken into were unlocked and the missing items were left visible on the vehicles front or rear seats.
The items stolen were mainly small in size such as leathermans and binoculars, he said.
“These burglaries appear to be crimes of opportunity,” Foster said. “We really want to remind community members Read More
Money IQ: Security: Two-Factor Authentication
Money IQSecurity: Two-Factor Authentication
The risk of having an online account breached is increasing every day as cybercriminals continue to evolve and refine their methods.
Simply having a user ID and password as an authentication method is no longer enough to truly protect your account.
You need a form of two-factor authentication. What is two-factor authentication? Two-factor authentication requires more information than something you know, such as a password.
It adds the additional criteria of something you must have. For example, the second form of authentication Read More
County Broadband Survey Runs Until Nov. 25
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 Nov. 25 for those residents who were unable Read More
Community Invited to LAHS Basketball Green & Gold Game
LAHS News:
Come out and join the LAHS Girls and Boys Basketball Teams as they kick off the 2012/2013 season with the annual Green and Gold Game.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15
Where: Griffith Gymnasium
Activities: Welcome and Intro of all High School Teams, Boys Inter-Squad Scrimmage, Free Throw Contest Sponsored by HBA and Girls Inter-Squad Scrimmage
Admission: Free but donations are requested to support the Hilltopper Basketball Academy. Any donation of $5 will receive a free LA Toppers Decal. Read More
Ward’s Beaded Jewelry at Karen Wray Fine Art
Photo: Beaded bracelet by artist Chris Ward
By Mandy Marksteiner
In the mid nineties, Chris Ward attended a craft show in Owatonna, Minn. In one of the craft show booths she saw a fabulous beaded bracelet that she absolutely loved.
She wanted to give it to her mother, but was afraid that the colors weren’t quite right.
Instead of forgetting about the bracelet and buying her mom a gift card, she took a class with the woman who made the bracelet, and fell in love with beading.
Photo: Artist Chris Ward
Ward quickly became an expert at making bracelets, necklaces and earrings using a spiral stitch, and has Read More
Last Chance to Sign Up for Red Cross Babysitters Course
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA’s American Red Cross Babysitters Course will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. Registration must be received by 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15.
The course is designed by the American Red Cross to prepare youth with training in babysitter safety, basic child care, safe play, first aid and critical emergency skills, essential professional, leadership and care-giving skills, and how to manage real-life problems.
The session will be held 4-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 1-5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Participants must be aged 11 through 17 and complete both days of the session they register Read More
Los Alamos Hockey Girls Compete in Series
With support from a teammate, a Los Alamos player takes a shot. Photo by Scott Doebling
LAHA News:
Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Outpost Ice Arena in Albuquerque, four ice hockey teams composed entirely of girls from New Mexico, including two teams from Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA), came together to play a two-game series.
This is believed to be the first time four all New Mexico girls teams have played each other in one day.
The LAHA U12 Girls fell to the NMIce U12 Girls. The newly formed LAHA U14 Girls squad was bested by in-state rival New Mexico Mustangs U14.
Next up, the LAHA U14 Girls Read More
Officials Request Funding For The Hive
Los Alamos Entrepreneurs Network President Andy Andrews, at podium, and The Hive Steward David Jones present a Citizens’ Petition requesting that Council grant $36,000 to The Hive to sustain its operations through February 2013, and further requesting that Council direct County staff to develop an expanded grant application for the Hive’s continued operations. There is not a mechanism in place at the current time for Council to fund a private company in this manner. Councilor voted to direct County staff to work with The Hive on a path forward and to return to Council with a recommendation Read More
Council Adopts Modified New Sign Code
Council voted to approve a modified new sign code and to send three proposed changes to the code to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further work before returning those proposed changes back to Council for possible final approval. Photo by Carol A. Clark.ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The purposes are to:
(1) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication and way-finding in the County;
(2) Maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment of the County and the County’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;
(3) Improve pedestrian and traffic safety Read More
Smith’s Engineer Weighs in on Sign Code Issue
President Bret Wahlen, P.E., of Great Basin Engineering South, Salt Lake City, Utah, representing his client Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, briefs Council on sign code issues relevant to the grocery store. County Principal Planner Gary Leikness listens at right. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Listens to Proposed Sign Code Changes
County Principal Planner Gary Leikness presents recommendations to Council on changes to the local sign code. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Council begins to question County Principal Planner Gary Leikness about staff recommendations to change certain portions of the sign code. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Staff Report
