Community

Los Alamos Geological Society to Feature Kirt Kempter

by

Geologist Kirt Kempter

LAGS News:

The next meeting of the Los Alamos Geological Society will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Christian Church, 92 East Road, Los Alamos.

The featured speaker is Kirt Kempter, a field geologist, photographer and teacher based in Santa Fe. 

A Fulbright Fellow, Kempter has led many geologic expeditions to Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, and has published numerous maps and articles on the geology of the American Southwest.

He received his Ph.D. in geology from the University of Texas.

Upcoming…

The Society is hosting the Earth Read More

North Pole Workshop/Luminaria Walk Dec. 9 at Stables

by

Illustration

COUNTY News:

North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk – Start an annual holiday tradition at the North Mesa stables.

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division, members of the Posse Lodge, Pony Club, and Stable Owners Association as they create a fun holiday event for all ages 5-7 p.m., Dec. 9, for the North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk.

The event includes professional digital photographs with Santa and his elves, warm drinks, light refreshments and a holiday craft.

Dress warmly, wear your walking shoes and enjoy the North Pole Workshop & Luminaria Walk. Read More

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Earns National Recognition

by

Executive Director Sarah Rochester

LAVNS News:

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) has been named to HomeCare Elite™ as one of the top Home Care Agencies in the nation for 2012.

The HomeCare Elite™ is an annual compilation of the most successful home care providers in the United States.

This award is based on Quality of Care, Quality Improvement, (comparison with previous year), Patient Experience, Implementation of Process Measures and Financial Performance. Read More

Los Alamos Opera Guild Hosts Holiday Event

by

LAOG News:

Los Alamos Opera Guild will hold its membership meeting and holiday party at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the White Rock home of Roland and Anna Caspersen.

The party theme is holiday traditions and cultural heritage and perspective members are encouraged to attend.

Guild members are asked to share something of their tradition or heritage at the meeting through traditional food, drink, dress or memento.

Guild President Stephanie Sydoriak has written a book about her family’s Ukrainian roots and immigration to the United States.

Performers for the Dec. 2 meeting include baritone Read More

Library Catalog Offline Nov. 27 for Software Upgrade

by

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos County Library System online catalog will be unavailable to patrons 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Though patrons may not notice a big difference, the planned upgrade to the integrated library system software will increase efficiency for librarians’ behind-the-scenes tasks.

While the system is unavailable patrons will not be able to use any online services: they will not be able to search for books, make requests, check their account, or use the downloadable e books and audio books services.

However, patrons are still encouraged to visit either library to browse Read More

Christmas Sale Offers Red and ‘Green’ Bargains

by

The annual Shop on the Corner Christmas Sale is Dec. 5 in the lower level at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com

By Nancy Wurden

The annual Shop on the Corner Christmas Sale will offer red and “green” holiday bargains on Wednesday, Dec. 5. 

The thrift shop sale, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will include brand new and gently used items which the volunteers set aside all year. 

Holiday decorations, festive and new clothing, toys and games, books and music, linens, china and glassware, jewelry, leather goods, and gifts are some Read More

Letter to the Editor: Driving is Not a Right

by

Khalil J Spencer
League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor 1173

The Sunday morning Monitor reminded us of just how close we came to killing some children at the Montessori School on Canyon Road.

Why? Because as County Engineer Kyle Zimmerman tells us, our safety is held hostage by a few “irrational” drivers.

Not only do we not control them, but it seems difficult to even know who the people are who are trying to kill us, including another driver who crashed the same week on Main Hill Road while, according to the Daily Post, driving aggressively and passing another vehicle.

Often, Read More

Holiday Arts and Craft Fair Draws Hundreds

by

Lots of shopping took place at Saturday’s Holiday Arts and Craft Fair at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon

Jewelry artist MJ Oref, owner of Earth Godess Enterprises, models her work during Saturday’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. https:////www.etsy.com/people/earthgoddess1?ref=ls_profile Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon

Staff Report

Hundreds of people shopped the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Holiday Arts and Craft Fair Saturday at Crossroads Bible Church.

The annual Holiday Fair is held indoors the Saturday before Thanksgiving and features more Read More

Triatomics Club Hosts 2012 Christmas Lights Runs

by

LATC News:

The Los Alamos Triatomics Club announces the 2012 Christmas Lights Runs.

Here’s an opportunity to check out the Christmas lights and get a little exercise to burn off that extra slice of Thanksgiving pie.

We will run through various Los Alamos neighborhoods to check out their outdoor lights. The routes are mostly on quiet residential streets to avoid the noise and smell of traffic.

Runs are scheduled for every Monday and Wednesday night until Christmas or there are ice patches on the streets.

This year, Monday nights will be a bit shorter and flat (2.3 – 3 miles) and Wednesday nights a Read More