Quantum Computers Will Be Able to Simulate Particle Collisions
NIST News:
Stephen Jordan. Courtesy/NIST
Quantum computers are still years away, but a trio of theorists has already figured out at least one talent they may have.
According to the theorists, including one from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), physicists might one day use quantum computers to study the inner workings of the universe in ways that are far beyond the reach of even the most powerful conventional supercomputers.
Quantum computers require technology that may not be perfected for decades, but they hold great promise for solving complex problems.
The switches Read More
LANL Scientist Selected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Jaqueline Kiplinger of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Materials Chemistry group has been selected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC.)
The Royal Society of Chemistry is Europe’s largest professional and academic society for chemistry and traces its roots to the Chemical Society of London, established in 1841.
Fellowship is awarded to nominees who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the advancement or application of chemical science or who have demonstrated excellence in the chemical science profession.
Research achievements
Kiplinger is internationally Read More
New Mexico Receiving Nearly $1.6 Million for AmeriCorps Jobs
The AmeriCorps grant comes from the Corporation for National and Community Service and will fund more than 282 positions in areas such as education, health and wellness and youth service programs. Los Alamos Man in Afghanistan Calls for Support
Photo by Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti
Editor’s note: Local veterinarian Bob Fuselier, is in Afghanistan representing the Afghan Sister Villages education project. The project includes Los Alamos High School students communicating by computer with students in an Afghan school. Fuselier is seeking support to build a school in a second village. Fuselier’s colleague, Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti says, “Education is the key to fight terrorism, the darkness of ignorance, to build bridges, to go forward hand in hand … without education it is difficult to build bridges, Read More
Summerfest and Pajarito Punishment at Pajarito Mountain this Weekend
Celebrate the start of the summer season at Pajarito Mountain Saturday June 2.
The New Mexico Brewers Festival is noon to 5 p.m., featuring 15 New Mexico microbrewers and live music 1-5 p.m. with the Blue Hornets.
Lifts will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for hiking and biking.
Atomic City Transit is providing free shuttles 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.running every 30 minutes from Sullivan Field at Los Alamos High School.
For more information on Summerfest, go to www.skipajarito.com
Pajarito Punishment Downhill Race is also this weekend on the mountain.
- Saturday, June 2, Practice Day and Summerfest:
- Registration:
East Road/NM502 Gas Line Replacement and Reinforcement Begins this Week
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES News:
Gas line replacement and reinforcement work on East Road/NM502, from Tewa Loop to Airport Road, begins this week with most work confined to the shoulder of the roadway.
Drivers in the area are asked to use caution while this work is underway this summer.
Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire Grows to 170,272 Acres
NEW MEXICO STATE FORESTRY News:
Raging fire is visible from Forest Road 141. Photo by Steven Meister, Mt. Tayloyr Hotshots. Courtesy/USFS Gila National Forest
The Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire has grown to 170,272 acres, which makes it the largest fire in New Mexico history. Last summer’s Las Conchas fire burned 156,293 acres.
The fire has continued to spread in all directions as it remains active on more than 95 percent of the perimeter.
Firefighters are working on the line around the fire to provide the buffer needed to minimize the spread.
Burnout operations on the north side of the Read More
Bluegrass to Surround Ashley Pond Friday
Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum. Courtesy/LASCS
By Russell Gordon
I was listening to the music of Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum today thinking about what I’ll write for this article.
They both grew up in the 60’s.
Tom was more of a rocker and said that he started listening to more and more Folk and American roots music after driving home to Connecticut following the infamous Woodstock Festival of August 1969.
Laurie started listening to the same in high school and college. I read that she really loved the music of the Dillards, the Greenbriar Boys, Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe and Doc Watson.
Before I sat down Read More
H.E.L.P. Provides Rides to Medical Appointments
By Carol A. Clark
The Los Alamos Lions Club created a program that has become a lifeline to local residents without a way to get to their medical appointments.
H.E.L.P. is filled with volunteers who drive Los Alamos residents to medical appointments at Los Alamos Medical Center as well as to doctor offices throughout the County, in Espanola, Santa Fe and all the way to Albuquerque.
“The Lions Club formed the H.E.L.P. program in 1982,” said Barbara Croley, affiliated with the Lions Club since 1963. “It varies of course but our volunteers drive 20 to 35 patients a month to their Read More
Book Signing Tonight: Scott Ortman and “Winds from the North”
Mesa Verde rockshelter dwelling site. Photo by istockphoto.com
SFI News:
Despite a century of research, no consensus exists on how, or if, the abandonment of Mesa Verde and the formation of the Rio Grande Pueblos are related.
In “Winds from the North: Tewa Origins and Historical Anthropology” (University of Utah Press, February 2012), SFI Omidyar Fellow Scott Ortman proposes a compelling solution to this problem through and investigation of the genetic, linguistic, and cultural heritage of the Tewa Pueblo people of New Mexico.
Ortman will give a brief overview of “Winds Read More
Renovations Close 37th Street Play Lot
LOS ALAMOS COUNTY PARKS News
The 37th Street Play Lot near Villa Street is closed for the next two weeks so that the Los Alamos County’s contractor, LA Landscaping & More, can make renovations to the park.
Renovations include:
- remove the sand safety zone material in the designated play areas and replace with engineered wood fiber, bringing the safety/fall zone into compliance
- add a merry-go-around with fall/safety zone material and borders (similar to the one at Community Park or North Mesa Park)
- replace the asphalt entry walk with concrete and an approach that is not as steep as the
Friends of the Shelter Pet of the Week
LOS ALAMOS ANIMAL SHELTER News:
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has a great selection of on-site adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home.
Others are currently off-campus in foster homes.
Visit the Friends of the Shelter website: www.lafos.org, to obtain information about volunteering, adopting and donating.
Also check out the FOS Petfinder page for pictures and to learn more about adoptable pets.
https:////www.petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html
All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, have their shots and come microchipped. Read More
Quality New Mexico Accepting Applications for 2012 NM Performance Excellence Awards
QUALITY NEW MEXICO News
Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2012 NM Performance Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be awarded next spring, include:
- Piñon Recognition, commitmentto performance excellence
- Roadrunner Recognition, progress toward performance excellence
- Zia Award for Performance Excellence, best-in-class results
Organizations wishing to participate in the awards program must send in an intent to apply form by June 15. It can be obtained at www.qualitynewmexico.org.
Applications are due on July 20.
The New Mexico Read More
Kiwanis Tuesday Lunch Meeting Schedule
KIWANIS CLUB OF LOS ALAMOS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meets each Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, on Sage, near the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.
Speakers and topics are occasionally subject to change because of illness, conflicts or weather.
June 5-John Bass, photo/video manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will share recently discovered film footage showing key members of the Manhattan Project.
June 12-Dr. Paul Daly will speak on his recent experiences serving in Iraq and Kuwait.
June 19-Melinda Fuller of Del Norte Credit Union will discuss Read More
Libraries Offer Hands On Clinics for Downloadable Books
The libraries are doing hands on clinics to help patrons learn how to use the fabulous new service for downloadable audio books and eBooks.- Tuesday May 29, 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday May 31, 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday
Five Coyotes Attack Local Pets
By Wendee Brunish
Photo by Ty Smedes
I wanted to let folks know that Calli (55-pound Labrador Retriever) was attacked by five coyotes in Bayo Canyon.
Steve Becker was walking with her and his dog Fido at about 7 p.m., Wednesday when the attack occurred.
They were on the north side of the canyon near the coyote watering hole when the coyotes appeared from the south side of the canyon.
Soon all hell broke loose.
Fortunately, two mountain bikers appeared and helped chase off the coyotes, and Steve was able to retrieve the two dogs.
Fido escaped with a couple of scratches, but Calli (5 years old) got a deep Read More
Tonight’s Public Hearing Venue on Satch Cowan Nature Trail Changed to Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos County is considering a citizen petition to name or rename the Quemazon Nature Trail to the “Satch Cowan Nature Trail” after Helen “Satch” Cowan. Branding Expert Shares Secrets with Local Entrepreneurs
Branding, marketing and media expert Jim Glover of The Idea Group speaks to entrepreneurs gathered at The Hive in White Rock Thursday evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
“Small businesses and entrepreneurs fail for many reasons,” Jim Glover said. “One of the leading causes is lack of attention to marketing.”
Glover is a founding partner of The Idea Group of Santa Fe, LLC, one of the top strategic marketing and media companies in New Mexico.
Over the last 10 years, he has worked with many New Mexico clients to develop strategic plans and branding initiatives. Read More
Sprawling Tree is Trimmed
Low hanging branches are trimmed Friday afternoon from a large tree growing in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Thousands Cycle Through Red River Rally
Photo by Gary Warren
Nearly 30,000 motorcycle riders rallied at Red River over the Memorial Day weekend.
The annual springtime event jump starts the tourist season in the Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado region.
Red River is one of the most popular tourist destinations due to its scenic location and mild climate.
Centrally located in the north central mountains of New Mexico, Red River is the closest resort area to Texas and Oklahoma, as well as a short drive from Southern Colorado.
At 8,750 feet above sea level, Red River is in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range and surrounded by 1.5 million Read More
