Community

Rotary Club Student of the Month is Caitlin Haynes

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ROTARY News:

Caitlin (“Katie”) Haynes, a senior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month for January.

Haynes is the daughter of Karen and Don Haynes and older sister of Trip Haynes. Haynes is an active member of the LAHS Hilltalker Speech and Debate Team, an award-winning club, and has served as a team captain for three years.

Active on the national debate circuit, she has won awards at some of the most competitive tournaments in the country. She has also received the National Forensic League’s highest honor – the title of Academic All-American, an award Read More

RECALL NOTICE: Hunt’s 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce

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NMED News:

The New Mexico Environmental Department has issued a recall notice for Hunt’s Tomato Sauce because the product was packaged in cans containing a defect in the inner lining.

There is no food safety concern associated with the product, but the can defect may cause the can to swell and the product to spurt out when opened.

RECALL NOTICE

TO: ALL New Mexico Environment Department District and Field Offices

FROM: Johnathan Gerhardt, NMED Food Specialist, District 1

DATE: Jan. 25, 2013

SUBJECT: FOOD RECALL – CLASS I, FOOD RECALL – CLASS II and FOOD RECALL – CLASS III

PRODUCTS: 8 ounce Read More

Chihuahua Escapes Animal Shelter Overnight

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ANIMAL SHELTER News:

Lost Dog Alert: A dog in the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter got out of a gate at about 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and ran away.

There is no photo of the dog but he is described as a tan chihuahua mix, about 12 pounds, not neutered.

His name is Skipper but he may be frightened of strangers, especially if he thinks they will grab him or pick him up.

“We are very worried about him as he’s only been at the shelter a few days and doesn’t know it’s home yet,” said a shelter spokesperson. “If you see him at all, please call the shelter at 662-8179 or call (505) Read More

Former Los Alamos Police Chief Loses Wife to Cancer

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KELLY MELTON March 1, 1959–Jan. 21, 2013
 
Former Los Alamos Police Chief Richard Melton lost his wife Kelly to cancer Monday, Jan. 21. Melton served as police chief in Los Alamos from 1998 to 2004 before leaving to become police chief for the City of Napa in California. 
 
Kelly Melton, 53, a real life angel, left this earth on January 21, 2013. She was born March 1, 1959 in Valparaiso, Fla., to James and Betty Branton. After earning her Associate’s Degree, she married Richard Melton on September 5, 1981.
 
Although she worked in banking for 20 plus years, her passion in
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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Jan. 24

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This week’s preview sponsored by www.fyila.com

Authors Speak Series from 7–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at Mesa Public Library
Poet Laureate of New Mexico Jon Davis kicks off the new season of this popular literary series. Mesa Public Library, with support from the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries, is pleased to continue the Authors Speak series for the community. Authors Speak is a monthly event featuring New Mexican authors speaking about their writing on a variety of subjects such as local and state history, travel, outdoor activities, New Mexico fiction, history and culture, Read More

Patrons Pack Final Night At Canyon Bar

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Patrons packed into Canyon Bar in Central Park Square Wednesday night, Jan. 23 for its last night in business. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

AnnMarie and Michael Cutler. Photo by Sal Zapien/ladailypost.com

By Carol A. Clark

It was a bittersweet moment for owners Michael and AnnMarie Cutler as the doors closed forever Wednesday night on the Canyon Bar in Central Park Square.

The Cutlers have owned the popular establishment at 163 Central Ave., for 16 years, but recently received a purchase offer for their packaged liquor license from Giant Gas Stations.

Cutler explained that Giant plans Read More

Poetry Reading Primer for Tonight’s Authors Speak Event

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By Jane Lin

If you have never been to a poetry reading, this month’s Authors Speak event is a great way to get your feet wet.

Jon Davis, Santa Fe’s newest poet laureate, reads at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 24, at Mesa Public Library. Davis’ poetry appeals to the mind and the heart in a language that you will understand.

A poetry reading is just what it sounds like. A poet reads a selection of their poems, usually from any books they’ve published, and sometimes new work they’ve written. Rarely do they recite from memory, but when they do, it’s a treat!

Sometimes they start Read More

What’s That Bird?

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A Cooper’s Hawk in flight. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

What is that bird? Need help figuring out what you’re seeing in the backyard, on the trail, or soaring overhead?

The community is invited to attend a presentation on birds from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, 3540 Orange St.

Bird expert Dave Yeamans will discuss backyard winter birds seen flying around the Los Alamos area during the one hour program with time available afterward for sharing problematic bird IDs, bird feeding discussions and ideas and general birding information.

Yeamans’ Read More

Creative Classes Abound at Fuller Lodge Art Center

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FLAC News:

Fuller Lodge Art Center will offer art studio experiences for children on Wednesday afternoons.

There are a few single session classes, as well as a number of serial classes.

Longtime Los Alamos artist Thelma Hahn will teach a 4-week “Clay Creations” class, first for grades 1-3, then later in the semester for grades 4-6.

Artist Dee Homans returns with some new classes and also some repeats of popular classes.

Classes will be held Feb. 2 through May 23. The Center also offers adult classes. Check out all the classes at fullerlodgeartcenter.com.

Join Gillian Sutton of KRSN-AM1490 Read More