Workshop Focuses on New Mexico Trees and Shrubs
PEEC News:
A very special opportunity to work with Jack Carter in the classroom and field…
In the field
New Mexico’s Living Landscapes: A Roadside View
Photo: William Dunmire
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
William Dunmire will present a free, 45-minute slide illustrated program that will take listeners on a tour through New Mexico’s six ecoregions and along some of the magnificent state and National Scenic Byways.
Dunmire’s program is part of the Authors Speak Series and a New Mexico Centennial Event.
From grasslands to mountains, deserts to forests, his talk focuses on the wide range of New Mexico’s landscape features.
Blue Gramma grass, apache plume, mesquite and yucca; elk, burrowing owls, and cranes are just a few of the the plants Read More
Pet of the Week is Seren
FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER News:
This week’s featured pet at the Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter is Seren, a large, two-year-old female Shepherd mix that has been spayed.
She does well with other dogs, enjoys the dog park and enjoys human interaction and is emerging as a sweet dog.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a wide selection of on-site adoptable pets waiting for a home. Other pets are living in area foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: https:////www.lafos.org/, for more information about volunteering, adopting and donating and search Read More
What Needs to Happen After You’re Gone
Courtesy/LACE
Settling an estate can be difficult and time-consuming. If you have ever been in the position of trying to find all the papers and information needed at the time of death and for estate settlement, you know how much time and frustration can be involved.
“After I’m Gone – Things to think about your Estate” is a program intended to provide you with information to make the process much easier.
Don Davidson will present the program at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20 at the White Rock Town Read More
Los Alamos Co-op to Host Health & Wellness Fair Saturday
CO-OP News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is hosting its second Health and Wellness Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Co-op, 95 Entrada Dr., next to the Holiday Inn Express.
The Health and Wellness Fair includes massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, mental balance coaches, Krav Maga & Z-Health instructors, local artists and other wellness vendors.
The public will have access to samples, consultations, and demonstrations, all provided free.
As part of the Co-op’s on-going community outreach program, the Health Read More
YMCA Fall Adult Volleyball League Registration Underway
FAMILY YMCA News:Column: Homecoming Havoc
Photo: Annika Bronkhorst
With the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Dance just around the corner, the Homecoming Committee is putting on the final touches and working out some last minute kinks. The dance is Saturday, Sept. 22.
Annika Bronkhorst, a sophomore this year and part of the Homecoming Committee, talked to the Los Alamos Daily Post to provide insight on the happenings of the Homecoming setup.
When asked about what was the most difficult part of getting Homecoming off the ground, Bronkhorst said, “Definitely I would say the shopping. It’s really hard Read More
Roundabout Under Construction Near Cities of Gold
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Five began construction Friday of a new roundabout at the intersection of West Gutierrez Street and Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque.
The project includes installation of a new sidewalk with curb and gutter, improved drainage and new lighting.
Universal Constructors, Inc. of Albuquerque is the contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed in December.
The intersection of West Gutierrez Street and Cities of Gold Road will remain closed while work is in progress.
Motorists traveling northbound Read More
East Road Gas Line Tunneling Underway
The gas line tunneling project near the Crossroads Church on East Road involves placing both a 6 inch and an 8 inch line in separate tunnels. It is cheaper to dig a tunnel for the new gas lines with a $350,000 machine than to do it the old fashioned way by digging a trench. Tunneling doesn’t wreck driveways and sidewalks. This strange machine in the photo bores a tunnel underground for placing the new gas lines. One crew member operates the machine with a support three or four person support team. The pipe extending from the front of the machine is the drill pipe that is connected to the boring bitRep. Jim Hall Meets Property Owners
By Dist. 43 Rep. Jim Hall
I attended two Sierra Los Pinos meetings Sept. 8.
The first meeting discussed upgrades to the Sierra Los Pinos water system.
The Association is proposing an upgrade to the system to meter individual properties (now unmetered) and a special assessment to defray the cost.
There were numerous questions from the audience about the installation process, short and long term costs, and expected benefits.
Meeting participants seemed favorable, but approval will require a two thirds “yes” vote with at least 60 percent of the owners voting.
Little Theatre Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover, center, high fives Los Alamos Little Theatre Board President John Gustafson following Friday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the building at 1670 Nectar St. Stover and Gustafson are surrounded by the many people who played a part in the facility’s recent renovation. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
For more information on the Little Theater renovation, see prior story http://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/content/los-alamos-little-theatre-grand-re-opening-sept-14.
Candia Best Predictor in Weekly Pace Race
Courtesy Photo
ATOMIC ROAD RUNNERS News:
A cool evening greeted the 27 runners and walkers who participated in Tuesday’s one mile and three mile pace race courses, which had everyone climb up through the Quemazon subdivision.
The one milers looped back around to the bottom of Quemazon Road while the three milers headed onto the Perimeter Trail for a while and then headed down Pipeline Road back to the bottom of Quemazon Road.
All finishers were treated to watermelon for their efforts.
On the short course, Felix Candia had the best prediction, only being off by 39 seconds (normalized to the Read More
Luján Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today:
“Hispanic Heritage Month represents an opportunity to reflect on the enduring contributions of a community that has strengthened the fabric of a nation whose diversity is a source of strength and pride. As one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States, Hispanics have increasingly played a vital role in our country as businessmen and women, members of the armed forces, teachers, and first Read More
Candidates Debate at White Rock Senior Center
The White Rock Senior Center hosted a Los Alamos County Council Candidate Debate Sept. 14. From left, Republican incumbent Vincent Chiravalle, Republican Steve Girrens, Democrat Kristin Henderson, Democrat Pete Sheehey and Democrat Michael Redondo. Republican candidate Marc Clay did not attend. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Downtown Buzzed with Activities Friday Before Today’s Next Big Idea Festival
Engineers from Proctor & Gamble give a preview of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette Friday evening as part of today‘s Next Big Idea festival. The Corvette will be on display 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Mesa Public Library parking lot during. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council candidate Steve Girrens, right, got a tour under the hood of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Sharon Stover got to sit behind the wheel of the CHeAPARRAL 2J-2 Corvette and rev its engine. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Firefighters Demonstrate Rescue Techniques
Firefighter Cari Mace and members of the Los Alamos Fire Department gave a demonstration Friday in front of the Bradbury Science Museum for students attending STEM Day as part of The Next Big Idea festival. Firefighters demonstrated how they conduct rescues from car wrecks. STEM Day is designed to stimulate interest and inspire young people from throughout the state about possible futures in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters participate in The Next Big Idea’s STEM DAY Friday. Photo by Read More
Balloon Glows on Ashley Pond
A large balloon glowed off and on throughout the first half of the Gordons Concert Friday night across Ashley Pond from the band. Photo by Felicia Orth Read More
A ‘Celebration of Life’ of Maureen Hudson is Sunday
The community is invited to attend a “Celebration of Life” of Maureen Hudson at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at Fuller Lodge.Maureen was unique; her love of life was ruled by an overwhelming enthusiastic desire to know as much as she could about a variety of subjects.
She not only had joy in her life, she gave joy to others. After a long debilitating illness, dementia took Maureen Hudson’s life.
Maureen was born in NYC in 1928. She enjoyed the streets and schools of the Big Apple for 18 years.
She could get on the subway
Jemez Ranger District to Start Fall Burning Program
JEMEZ RANGER DISTRICT News:
Santa Fe – The Jemez Ranger District will begin implementing two prescribed burns including the Guacamalla Pile burn located near the Ponderosa Camp Ground and the Vallecitos Broadcast Burn located off N.M. 4 nearer to the Valle Caldera southwest corner.
These projects will be implemented after Sept. 17, conditions permitting. Due to the location and elevation it will be visible from all directions coming into the Jemez Mountain area.
The burns are being implemented to manage hazardous fuels, to provide community protection along with maintaining forest and Read More
Los Alamos Family Council Marks 50 Years of Service
Joy Beery, left, and Cheryl Pongratz. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Today marks a 50-year milestone for Los Alamos Family Council, Inc.
The behavioral health agency at 1505 15th St., Suite C, incorporated Sept. 14, 1962 as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation.
Today the agency is launching a year-long campaign, to thank the community for its support and to focus attention on the importance of personal and community wellness.
“We want community members, organizations and Los Alamos County to know how much we appreciate their support,” Executive Director Read More
