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Scientist Will Discuss Naval Nuclear Terrorism

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HIVE News:

Scientist Liviu Popa-Simil will present a talk on “Naval Nuclear Terrorism – Non-Conventional Nuclear Devices – Their Early Detection and Suppression” at a Brown Bag Lunch event today, Feb. 14 at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.

The event is open to the public and free of charge. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation starts at noon.

This is a subject of interest for homeland security and non-proliferation, bringing focus to the possibility of obtaining nuclear materials, types of non-conventional explosive devices, nuclear improvised explosive devices (IED), and the Read More

Local Businesswomen Join Nicholas Seet for Roundtable Talk

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Courtesy/FSN

By Mandy Marksteiner

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to start a successful business?

Six local female business owners will share their stories, advice and secrets 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 21 at a roundtable discussion at Family Strengths Network. Babysitting will be provided.

Nicholas Seet, who will teach Introduction to Entrepreneurship at UNM-LA during the spring semester, will moderate the talk.

The panel of business owners includes Ruby Alexander, owner of Ruby K’s Bagel Café; Lorraine Hartway, a CPA owner of a growing practice; Michelle Harkey, owner Read More

Los Alamos Students Perform at Roundhouse

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Three sisters who attend Los Alamos Public Schools performed Feb. 12 during Hispanic Cultural Day at a Joint Session on the House floor at the Roundhouse. Pictured here with State Auditor Hector Balderas are from left, Alexandria “Lexie”Quintana (LAHS), Anjelika “Jeli” Garcia (LAMS) and Anika Garcia (Aspen Elementary.) The girls dance with Baile Ilusion Folklorico of Pojoaque. They are the daughters of Aspen PE coach Adam Garcia and his wife Marcy. Read More

Registration for Senior Olympics Now Open

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YMCA News:

Registration for the local Senior Olympics is open at The Family YMCA until Feb 28.

Participants must be a resident of Los Alamos County and 50 years of age or older by Dec. 31, 2013.

Local games are March 12 to April 12. The regisitration fee is $20 and payable to The Family YMCA.

Stop by the YMCA on Iris Street and 15th Street for a registration form and complete list of events and schedule.

Contact Ann ReVelle at 662-3256 or laseniorolympics@yahoo.com for more details.  Read More

Relay For Life Committee to Meet Feb. 20

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RFL News:

Relay For Life of Los Alamos will hold their monthly committee meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 2455 Trinity Dr. 

Individuals interested in helping and or participating are invited to attend. Refreshment will be served. 

The committee would like to thank Felicia Duran, general manager and the Comfort Inn for donating the meeting space.

For information, email gloria.martinez@cancer.org. Read More

Valentine’s Day Farmers Market Today at Fuller Lodge

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Farmer’s Market News:

A Valentine’s Day Farmer’s Market will take place 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 14 at Fuller Lodge.

Vendors include:

  • Ranchline: Lamb – Contact Todd to order beef at 866-402-2836 or info@ranchlineallnatural.com
  • Joy Robertshaw: Yak meat and knitting yarn – Contact her at 575-776-5165 or jrobertshaw@taosnet.com
  • Cindy Stone: Salves, ointments and creams
  • Dave Vargo: Pizzas, cookies, breads, coffee cakes sticky buns and more
  • Ed &Michael: Goat cheese spreads and cow’s milk butter and cheese.
  • Kelly Graham from Lavender Acres: Body
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Letter to the Editor: CROP Walk/Turkey Trot Organizers Express Gratitude

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By Lynn Wysocki-Smith and Elisa Enriquez
Los Alamos Crop Walk Organizers

The 2012 Los Alamos CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot was a great success thanks to the many individuals, businesses, churches and organizations that contributed funds, time and talents. 

We had approximately 220 walkers/runners participating in the event and raised $13,055, an increase of more than $4,000 from 2011, and were yet again one of the top CROP Hunger Walk fundraisers in New Mexico (second to Albuquerque.)

2012 was the first year we attempted a logo Read More

NMDT-PC Presents ‘Dancers in Concert’ this Weekend

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NMDT-PC dancers. Photo by Holger Waschinski

NMDT News:

New Mexico Dance Theater Performance Company (NMDT-PC), directed by Susan Baker-Dillingham, presents its February production, “Dancers in Concert,” this weekend at the Duane W. Smith Auditorium.

The NMDT-PC production of “Dancers in Concert” features three original ballets choreographed by Baker-Dillingham: “Hear, Speak, See,” “Pandora’s Box,” and “Cakewalk.”

Dancer Emily Brown. Photo by Holger Waschinski

“I choreographed ‘Hear, Speak, See’ several years ago and wanted to rework it,” Baker-Dillingham said. “The dance is Read More

More Than 30 Musicians Perform at UNM-LA Music Marathon

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Gala Nelson, a student of Janna Warren, demonstrated her talent at the UNM-LA Music Marathon, even if she couldn’t reach the pedals. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

The The Third Annual UNM-LA Music Marathon provided a full six hours of musical entertainment on Sunday, Feb. 10. The event raised more than $700 for UNM-LA scholarships and attracted approximately 200 music-lovers to the campus. 

Ranging in age from tiny tots to senior citizens, performers presented a wide range of music at the Marathon. Contemporary jazz,  Renaissance viol, Read More

Sample Asian Winter Cuisine at Co-op ‘Shop with the Chef’ Event

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Chef Ara Whetten will teach students to prepare Thai green chicken curry at Los Alamos Co-op Market Feb. 26.Courtesy phtoto.
 
CO-OP MARKET News:

Join Chef Ara Whetten and learn to prepare Thai green chicken curry with coconut milk at the next Los Alamos Co-op Market Shop with the Chef class.

The class takes place 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Co-op. The cost is $15 for Co-op members or $20 for non-members. Stop by the Co-op to register, but hurry! There are only nine spaces remaining in the class.

“Growing up in South Korea, I would watch my mother cook traditional Korean food over a coal fire. Read More