Feed Your Soul at ‘Schubertiad’ Benefit Concert
Mezzo Soprano Alicia Solomon and Pianists Claudia Hilko, Juanita Madland and Susan Mendel perform a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Staff report
The public is invited to attend a Benefit Concert for the Los Alamos Arts Council at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge.
The event is called a “Schubertiad.” These parties were popular as Franz Schubert was writing 1,200 pieces in his 31 years.
Weekly, his friends gathered with him to play the music he wrote during that week.
Oct. 7 Performers Include:
Mezzo Soprano: Alicia
Open Gym Pickleball Canceled
COUNTY NEWS:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division has canceled the Open Gym Pickleball program due to lack of participation.
This program was held 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at White Rock Baptist Church.
For additional information, contact the Recreation Division at 662-8173, lacrec@lacnm.us or www.losalamosnm.us/rec. Read More
LANL Director Hosts R&D 100 Awards Ceremony
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan addresses attendants at the R&D 100 Awards Recognition Ceremony held Wednesday evening at the Hilltop House Hotel on Trinity Drive. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Technology innovations at Los Alamos National Laboratory have been recognized with four of R&D Magazine’s 2012 “R&D 100” awards. These awards honor the top 100 proven technological advances of the year, as selected by a group of R&D Magazine’s chosen judges.
“Congratulations to this year’s R&D Read More
Public Invited to International Movie Night … TONIGHT!
DRIVING FORCE & REEL DEAL News:
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the first international movie night presented by the Driving Force and Real Deal Movie Theater.
The first international movie night will be held at 7:15 p.m. tonight, Sept. 28 at the Reel Deal Theater, 2551 Central Ave.
The film that will be presented is The Intouchables, a French movie featuring François Cluzet.
Real Deal Theater will have a special price: when you buy one ticket at the full price you get the second one for $6.50.
At 7:05 p.m., we will have a short introduction of the film in the theater.
We hope that this Read More
YMCA Offering Flamenco Dance for Beginners
FAMILY YMCA News:
A new Flamenco Dance for Beginners class begins at the Family YMCA in October:
YMCA members and non-members, men and women, boys and girls ages 10 and up welcome.
Flamenco dance has become a popular dance form worldwide because of its powerful lines, intense rhythms, and the beautiful traditional melodies that cannot help but inspire movement.
The dance comes from Southern Spain and is the unique art of the gypsies which combines the sounds and movements of Europe, India, and Northern Africa.
Flamenco Dance is accompanied by guitar, hand-clapping, singing Read More
COLUMN: Vote NO on All 4 Charter Amendments
Coulmn By Richard “Skip” DunnOur community has seen a lot of press recently about the 4 charter amendment ballot questions.
Citizens should vote NO on all four for three reasons: they embody logrolling, further disenfranchisement of voters and more petition exclusions.
REASON 1: LOGROLLING. The county has bundled 21 ordinances into 4 ballot questions, arguing that 1) there wasn’t space on the ballot to list them separately, and 2) they were all related within each question, such that none could stand on its own without affecting all Read More
WHITE ROCK’S ARTIST & ARTISANS MARKET: Call for Exhibitors & Patrons
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Los Alamos Creative District is now looking for exhibitors/vendors throughout the area to display and sell their work at the White Rock Artist and Artisans Market.
This market will be Sunday Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a free event to participate in.
The location will be on the outdoor space at the Hive at 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock where about 40 tents and tables can be accommodated.
The Hive is close by the parking and shuttle stop for the Bandelier National Monument shuttle – all visitors going to Bandelier will be required to use this shuttle. Read More
Operation Hilltopper: Active Shooter Loose at School
COUNTY News:
Emergency first response organizations in Los Alamos County have for the past year been training personnel, polishing plans and tweaking equipment in a comprehensive effort aimed at preparing to deal with a scenario that nobody hopes will ever arise – an active shooter loose at a school.
Operation Hilltopper, scheduled to commence at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, is a full-scale exercise designed to test police, fire, emergency medical support, Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos High School personnel and their abilities to adequately respond to just such an event. Read More
Pajarito Mountain Snow, Ullr Fest, Beer Co-op Debut
By Greg Kendall
Pajarito Mountain Snowmaking to be Limited
Snowmaking will be limited at Pajarito Mountain this season as last year’s water collection proved lack-luster with disappointing snowfall totals and low water density in the snowpack, said Pajarito Mountain’s Clay Paris.
The new water retention snowmaking pond at the top of the ski hill has been repaired, however, the pond remains at a low water storage level due to the lack of a good spring runoff, Pajarito Mountain General Manager Tom Long said. Long told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the snowmaking pond is “good to Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 28
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
United Way Youth Team Talent Show, 7 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30. Courtesy
LARSO Candidate Forum 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 28 Betty Ehart Senior Center
County Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Retiree and Senior Organization.
Hilltopper Football vs. Belen H.S. 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 28 @ Sullivan Field
Family Strengths Network Home Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 29
Tour Starts at Ruby K’s
The Home Tour showcases Los Alamos as a beautiful place to live. The tour will feature eight homes, including a Bathtub Row home, houses with Read More
County Launches On-Line Public Comment Forum
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has launched a new on-line public comment forum called “Open Forum.”
Open Forum will be moderated by Peak Democracy and is another tool as the County continues its efforts to expand ways that citizens can voice their opinions about a variety of topics.
The forum can be accessed on the County’s home page.
County Councilors and County Staff will review comments and incorporate them into the decision-making process.
Furthermore, the County aims to empower citizens by providing them information on each issue to enrich online comment and provide more opportunities Read More
LAMS New Bus Loop Officially Opens
LAMS News:
Los Alamos Middle School Principal Rex Kilburn and Transportation Coordinator Keith Rosenbaum welcomed the first buses as they arrive Wednesday morning at LAMS new bus loop. Buses now arrive to the much anticipated bus loop through Hawks Drive rather than North Mesa. Courtesy Photo
Los Alamos Public Schools bus drivers Kevin Herron and John Stam chat with Los Alamos Middle School Assistant Principal Anna Vargas-Gutierrez, Construction Manager, Ron Zorcher and Curtis Dehaas. Courtesy Photo
Buses lined up perfectly in the Los Alamos Middle School bus lane Wednesday afternoon. Read More
Autumn Turns Aspens Golden
Aspens are turning to gold in the mountains around Los Alamos. Photo by Alan Kirk
Photo by Alan Kirk
Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
Trinity & Oppenheimer Intersection Operating as 4-Way Stop Tuesday Oct. 2
COUNTY News:
Tuesday Oct. 2, the Los Alamos County Public Works Traffic Division staff will replace the traffic signal control cabinet at the Trinity and Oppenheimer intersection.
Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. with an expected completion of no later than 1 p.m. the same day.
During the replacement, the traffic signal will be dark and the intersection will operate as a four-way stop. Motorists should expect minor delays.
Direct questions or concerns to the Public Works Department at 662-8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us. Read More
Garcia Richard: State Education Reform Must Start with Early Reading
Column by Stephanie Garcia Richard, Democratic Candidate for State Rep, District 43
As kids from Los Alamos and around the state get back to school, and the election season begins to gear up, the important role of education in our state’s future becomes more and more apparent.
Schools and classrooms may not share top billing in this season’s political debates, but it’s one of the most important issues for me.
Maybe that’s because I’m on the front lines. I teach third grade and have been a classroom teacher for over ten years. I have taught in charter schools, BIA schools and public schools. Read More
Science Education Solutions Awarded $2.6 Million Grant
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District announced Wednesday that Science Education Solutions of Los Alamos will receive a $2.6 million award from the National Science Foundation. Australian Shepherd Nestles in Garden
Australian Shepherd Socs Korkos, 5, of White Rock frolicks among the flora and fauna in his backyard garden recently. Socs belongs to longtime residents David and Katy Korkos. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
McCain, Graham and Ayotte Stump for Heather Wilson
From left, Heather Wilson’s husband Jay Hone, Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, Sen. John McCain, R-AZ, US. Senatorial candidate Heather Wilson, Wilson’s son Josh Hone and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-NC. Courtesy photo
News release:
ALBUQUERQUE — Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte stumped for Heather Wilson Tuesday, telling New Mexico voters that she is the only candidate who will stand up to protect jobs at New Mexico’s labs and bases.
“Massive across-the-board cuts in defense spending would have a devastating effect here in New Mexico — 20,000 jobs lost here Read More
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sept. 29
JetBlue President to Speak at Quality New Mexico Learning Summit
QUALITY NEW MEXICO News:
The public is invited to attend the 19 annual Quality New Mexico Learning Summit April 22-23 at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Albuquerque.
David Barger, president and CEO of JetBlue will be the keynote speaker at the event.
Barger founded JetBlue in August 1998 as president and chief operating officer and was named chief executive officer in May 2007. He assumed the additional role of president in June 2009.
JetBlue began operations in February 2000 from its base at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and serves 71 destinations across the U.S., Caribbean, Read More
