Los Alamos Rotarian Tony Chan Shares Travels On The Silk Road
At the Los Alamos Rotary Club’s Tuesday meeting at the Manhattan Project Restaurant, Rotarian Tony Chan gave a presentation about his family’s trip on the Silk Road, which included exploring Kashigar, Urumqui and Turfan . The photo shown here was taken at a livestock market. Chan also showed photos of treks across frozen lakes and switchbacks climbing up steep mountains. The photos showed everything shrouded in snow and mist, ‘Doesn’t look very friendly, does it,’ Chan told the crowd. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
In addition to the wintery scenes TonyGovernor Directs DOH To Coordinate New Mexico’s Ebola Preparedness Plan
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez has directed the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate the state’s Ebola preparedness plan to be ready in the unlikely event there is an Ebola case diagnosed in New Mexico.
DOH will coordinate the state’s Ebola preparedness plan between state agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), as well as local governments, hospitals, and healthcare providers throughout the state to ensure New Mexico is ready to handle any potential cases of Ebola.
“The risk of New Mexicans contracting Read More
Post Everlasting Ceremony Honors Vets Oct. 25
John Stanhope
By CATHY RENEE STANHOPE
To honor the sacrifice of John Stanhope – Pearl Harbor Veteran, who passed away Aug. 25, the American Legion Post #75 in Jemez Springs will host a Post Everlasting Ceremony and building fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25.
Stanhope wanted a new American Legion building to honor the veterans who served before him, during his military service, those who served after him, and those serving now. He stated, “The veterans deserve a new building for their sacrifice and service for our great country – America!”
Per Stanhope’s last request, all proceeds will Read More
Los Alamos Receives 2014 Google eCity of New Mexico Award
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich presents the Google 2014 eCity for New Mexico award to Los Alamos Commerce and Development Chair Bill Wadt on behalf of the community during a special event this morning at the Los Alamos Co+Op Market. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LACDC Chair Bill Wadt. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Co+Op General Manager Steve Watts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
BUSINESS News:
The Los Alamos Co+op Market hosted an awards ceremony this morning for Google, which has named Los Alamos the 2014 Google eCity for New Mexico.
The eCity Awards recognize the Read More
Wilderness Act And Bandelier Wilderness Anniversary; Crews Thanked For Help With Trails
Members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps on their way to do trail work. Courtesy/NPS
One of the newly replaced bridges at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
Bandelier News:
For the past nearly three months, a crew from the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) has been working on the trails at Bandelier National Monument, helping repair effects of the Las Conchas Fire and resulting flooding.
The crew is one of several sponsored by the Taos-based RMYC. Bandelier’s crew has consisted of seven crew members and a crew supervisor, with crew members ages 18-25. They come from all over northern New Read More
Barranca’s Lynne Higdon Named 2014 NM Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!
Lynne Higdon holding her awards for New Mexico Elementary PE Teacher of the Year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Lynne Higdon, the physical education teacher at Barranca Elementary School, was named the 2014 New Mexico Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
The announcement was made at the State PE Conference in Albuquerque.
Higdon demonstrates rope turning in Double Dutch. Courtesy/LAPS
Higdon has served as the PE teacher at Barranca for the past 10 years. She is well respected for her comprehensive physical education program that introduces students to a wide array of activities. Read More
SGR: Advance NM Now PAC Caught Lying To Voters
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard
POLITICAL News:
Statement from Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, “After a string of fraudulent mailers and yesterday’s (Oct. 15) utterly false attack against a vote I didn’t even make, Advance New Mexico Now PAC has clearly illustrated their disregard for the facts and the depths with which they will deceive to sway an election. The truth is that I voted against the bill cited in the mailer and Advance New Mexico PAC and my opponent have repeatedly distorted the facts instead of focusing on real solutions to solve New Mexico’s Read More
Purple Pinkie Day Coming To Los Alamos!
ROTARY News:
As world health officials struggle to respond to the Ebola epidemic, Pakistan has passed a grim milestone in its efforts to combat another major global health crisis: the fight against polio.
Los Alamos Public Schools has generously agreed to support Rotary’s effort to raise awareness and funds to counter polio. Hopefully, the community and its children will wish to participate and wear their “purple pinkie” as a badge of honor for saving the life of another child.
To support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, The Rotary Read More
SFNF Pecos And Las Vegas Ranger Stations Change Operating Hours
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Effective immediately, the Santa Fe National Forest’s Pecos and Las Vegas Ranger Stations have changed operating hours for selling Forest maps and Forest product permits (i.e., firewood, latillas, vigas, wildlings, and posts).
Although the ranger stations will remain open for business 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m., the new hours for sales are 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 12:30-4 p.m. in Las Vegas.
For more information, contact the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Stations Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities will hold its regular business meeting 9-11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17 in the Los Alamos County Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 350.
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities is comprised of eight cities, counties and pueblos surrounding the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Founded in 2011, the Regional Coalition works in partnership to create one voice to ensure national decisions incorporate local needs and concerns. The organization’s focus is environmental Read More
