Charmian Schaller is Kiwanian of the Year
KIWANIS News:
Charmian Schaller, left, was named the Kiwanian of the Year at the Kiwanis Installation Dinner Sunday, Sept. 23. Courtesy Photo
Lt. Gov. Tracy McAdams, left, swore in new officiers Sunday, second from left to right, Immediate Past President Kristy Ortega, President Don Casperson, 1st Vice President Karen Kendall, 2nd Vice President Steve Boerigter and Treasurer Cindy Eaton. Courtesy Photo
Lt. Gov. Tracy McAdams swears in new directors Sunday from left, Jordan Garcia, Kurt Deshayes, Jim Baran, Morrie Pongratz and Pat Soran. Courtesy Photo
Two stars of Kiwanis – outgoing Read More
NNSA Completes Removal of High Security Special Nuclear Material from LLNL
Research at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory supports the nation’s nuclear weapon Stockpile Stewardship Program as well as studies high energy density physics and astrophysical phenomena. Courtesy/NNSA
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Friday that the last of the Security Category I/II special nuclear material items that required the highest level of security at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have been removed.
LLNL’s primary mission will continue to be to Read More
Pick Up On ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ at LALT
Jean (Kate Ramsey) attempts to communicate with the deceased Gordon (Eric Bjorklund.) Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
Review by Bonnie J. Gordon
What does it mean to connect? That’s the question posed by playwright Sarah Ruhl in her offbeat comedy “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.”
Jean (Kate Ramsey) is calmly eating her lobster bisque in a café when she is disturbed by a ringing cell phone. She asks her fellow diner to answer it or turn it off, but he doesn’t respond.
It turns out he has a very good reason for his impolite behavior—he’s dead.
So begins Jean’s odyssey into the life and death of Gordon Gottlieb. Read More
Column: Managers Are Not Leaders
Coulumn by Elena Yang
I contend that by first denying managers can be leaders, we may actually begin to explore some links between these two roles.
There must be thousands of research articles on leadership alone, and only slightly fewer on comparing leaders and managers.
Leadership was one of my least favorite topics when I was taking courses for my PhD. It’s interesting to talk about, but mind-boggling to read through.
To me, leadership is one of those moving targets whose full nature you can never really pin down. As for equating managers with leaders? I think this is another one of those Read More
Hill Stompers Party at Ashley Pond Park
The Hill Stompers were at Ashley Pond Park Sunday preparing for an upcoming performance at Honk! Music Festival in Boston. Photo by Karen Kendall
The Hill Stompers entertained community members at Ashley Pond Park Sunday afternoon. Photo by Karen Kendall Read More
Voter Registration Closes 5 p.m., Oct. 9.
GOP News:Voter registration for the Nov. 6 general election closes at 5 p.m., Oct. 9.
Anyone wanting to register for the first time in Los Alamos County or wanting to change their name, address or party affiliation, may do so at the Republican Party of Los Alamos County headquarters, 1362-D1 Trinity Dr. (north of Viola’s Restaurant.)
The GOP headquarters is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monsay through Friday and the telephone is 505-259-3732..
Applications for absentee voting and sample ballots will also be available at the GOP headquarters.
Botanist Jack Carter Leads PEEC Workshop
Botanist Jack Carter, at right in blue, with Mark Jones, left, at Saturday’s workshop at PEEC. Photo by Felicia Orth
PEEC News:
Noted botanist Jack Carter gave a workshop Saturday morning at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) on tree and shrub identification using the latest edition of his book, Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico (Mimbres Publishing, 2012.)
Nearly 20 people from Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Taos participated, learning new botanical words and gaining confidence in their identification of New Mexico flora, including roseberry juniper, big joint-fir, desert Read More
County Line Highlights Monday & Tuesday Council Meetings
Special Council Meeting on Monday
A special Los Alamos County Council meeting is being held today, Sept. 24 to discuss the Trinity Site Revitalization Project – the actual title of the agenda item is: “Consideration of Approval of Assignment & Assumption, Consent, and Lease Modification Agreement related to the Trinity Site Real Estate Ground Lease and Development Agreement, from NA Los Alamos Trinity (NADG) to Topvalco, Inc., a Kroger related entity.”
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Community Building at 20th Street and Central Avenue and Read More
CONE ZONE: Week of Sept. 24
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 1
Fifth Street between Myrtle and Canyon is closed.
Work continues on Myrtle between 9th Street and 15th Street. This section of Myrtle is closed to through traffic with flagging operations during the day and two-way traffic at night.
The work zone on Canyon Road is between NM502 to just south of Nugget. This section is closed to through traffic with flagging operations Read More
Municipal Court Closed Sept. 26 to 28
MUNICIPAL COURT News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court Clerk’s Office will be closed Sept. 26, 27 and 28 to allow staff to attend training.
Payments due during this period may be mailed to Los Alamos Municipal Court, 2500 Trinity Dr, Ste C, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Some payments may be paid online at www.citepayusa.com.
The Court Clerk’s Office will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1.
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Teachers Union to Host Candidate Forum Sept. 25
LAFSE News:
The public is invited to attend a House District 43 Candidate Forum 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
Republican candidate Jim Hall, appointed incumbent, and Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard will participate in the event, which is sponsored by President Ellen Mills and Vice President Ryan Ross of the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees.
The forum is structured to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and learn where the candidates stand on the issues.
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Celebrates National Gymnastics Day
Athletes at Los Alamos School of Gymnastics. Courtesy/Minesh Bacrania Photography
LASG News:
- “Gymnastics provides a great foundation for building strength, flexibility and fitness and also for life skills, enhancing self-esteem and goal-setting abilities.” -USA Gymnastics
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) joined USA Gymnastics and its member clubs across the nation Saturday, Sept. 22 to celebrate National Gymnastics Day.
National Gymnastics Day is an annual event to showcase the sport of gymnastics and to encourage and promote physical fitness and good nutrition among Read More
Letter to the Editor: Ashley Pond Park Really Should Go Forward
By Kristin Henderson
Candidate for Los Alamos County Council
Since I am running for a seat on the County Council, I would like to clarify my position about projects that have already gone through the community vetting process and been approved by Council, as my attendance at a recent Ashley Pond project meeting was noted in a recent front page article in the Monitor.
I am in favor of moving forward with projects that have already had public input and then are approved by Council. That includes this one.
The meeting I attended was about the Ashley Pond project, which includes improving ADA access, Read More
Analysis Paralysis Infiltrates Ashley Pond Park
George Padnovich of Sites Southwest reviews the 30 percent design plan for the Ashley Pond Park project during a public meeting Thursday in the Community Building. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
About 26 members of the public gathered at a meeting Thursday, Sept. 20 in the Community Building at 20th Street and Central Avenue to learn more about upcoming improvements to Ashley Pond Park.
The meeting announcement stated that improvements to Ashley Pond Park are coming soon and that the project is “currently at the 30 percent design stage, with plans to complete Read More
Councilor Wismer Expresses Disappointment in Councilor Chiravalle’s Response
Photo: County Councilor Michael Wismer
I read in today’s Los Alamos Daily Post, Councilor Vincent Chiravalle’s response to my concern over his decision to disclose information discussed in closed session.
I must say that I am deeply disappointed in his response, both on a personal and a professional level.
He says the allegation is “unfounded and absurd;” I had hoped he would admit his mistake and take responsibility for his actions. Obviously I misjudged him.
The issue of the NADG assignment of developer responsibilities was discussed over the course of a number of closed Read More
Councilor Responds to Claims He Breached Confidentiality
Photo: Councilor Vincent Chiravalle
Staff report
In a statement to the Los Alamos Daily Post, Los Alamos County Councilor Vincent Chiravalle responds to claims that he has spoken publicly about confidential matters under discussion by the Los Alamos County Council.
Councilor Michael Wismer asserted at Tuesday’s County Council meeting that Chiravalle has twice breached the confidentiality of issues discussed by Council in closed meetings – most recently last week’s revelation that NADG is pulling out of the Trinity Site project.
Chiravalle announced the pullout Read More
Bass/Baritone Javier Ortiz Joins ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ Sept. 30 at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Courtesy/IHMLAHS Graduate Creates Documentary on Kenya
The public is invited to a free screening of “Education is Hope” about Kenya by William O’Donnell and Dylan Westfall at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Reel Deal Theater. Courtesy/RD
REEL DEAL News:
Former Los Alamos High School student William O’Donnell, produces the film Education is Hope, tracing the impact of education in Kenya on students, their family, and their community.
There will be a free public screening at the Reel Deal Theater at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.
Education is Hope is a grassroots Read More
Gifts, Gifts, Gifts: 2012 Quilt Market Set for Sept. 29
The “Smokey River Quilt” is this year’s Donation Quilt. Courtesy/LAPQG
LA PIECEMAKER’S QUILT GUILD News:
Saturday, Sept. 29 is the 2012 Quilt Market co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild and Jemez Mountains Bear Paw Quilting Guild.
This year the Quilt Market will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road in Los Alamos.
Members have made quilted “treasures” that will be for sale. Bed quilts, table runners, placemats, wall hangings and wearable items are just a few of the items that will be featured.
There is a huge selection Read More
Going Batty at Small Business Center
A small bat has taken up residence above the entrance to the Small Business Center in Central Park Square as seen Wednesday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
