PEEC: Eclipse Stories With Chick Keller At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium Friday March 8
PEEC News:
Dr. Chick Keller will share stories of eclipse missions in the 1970s during his talk this Friday, March 8 in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Dr. Keller will share insights about the 1970s airborne studies of the sun’s corona during total solar eclipses – conducted at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL). By taking the airborne eclipse observations, lab scientists, including Keller and Art Cox, could extend their totality study and reduce interference from the atmosphere. He will talk about the successes and failures of some of these missions, sharing Read More
Christian Science Society To Host Free Talk On Saturday
By Mary Langworthy, Clerk
Christian Science Society
Hello friends. It’s been over 20 years since the Christian Science Society in Los Alamos hosted a talk on Christian Science for the community. That changes at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9.
We hope you’ll join us for “Moving past fear – to healing” – a talk by Lisa Troseth at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Lisa has spoken to groups around the world and is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher. She’s also a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
It promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking hour. Admission is free. Read More
100 Men Who Care To Host Quarterly Event March 14
100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos, a group of men dedicated to providing immediate and meaningful financial support to local organizations, will be holding its first post-COVID quarterly event 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the SALA Event Center.
Organized like a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits, the event is only 90 minutes long and in that time the group votes on one of three organizations to support based on short presentations by each. Each group member then writes a check for $100 directly to the winning organization. Through prior events, we collected over $10,000 for local Read More
Los Alamos Mountaineers Announce Jim Straight Scholarships For Spring 2024 Climbing School
Scholarship honoree Jim Straight on Glacier Point Apron at Yosemite National Park, demonstrating the cool nerves and proper balance required to climb run-out friction slabs. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The Los Alamos Mountaineers are pleased to announce a new scholarship program for their spring 2024 climbing school, in honor of Jim Straight, 1940-2024. Thanks to a generous donation from Suzy Miller and William Straight in honor of their father, the Mountaineers are offering 2 scholarships to help climbing students with their enrollment fees. Read More
LAPS: All Schools Student Art Show Begins March 14
Daily Postcard: View At Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: View on Feb. 22 at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Erick Sabillon Read More
Council To Hold Closed Session On County Manager Goals
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of this Closed Session is regarding “NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H) (2) Discussion of Limited Personnel Matters – County Manager Goals”.
Encanto Bistro Opens Today In Central Park Square!
Encanto Bistro co-owners Ufemia Bernal, left, and Mayra Suarez hold a soft-opening today at 149 Central Park Square. They are assisted by Saurez’s sister Marina. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Encanto Bistro, 149 Central Park Square, opened for business today and serves Mexican cuisine and will offer Italian in the future. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos residents have a new option for dining – Encanto Bistro at 149 Central Park Square, which is holding a soft opening today. The bistro, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More
Family Gathers With Bob Geoffrion’s Carved Kachina Dolls On Display At White Rock Senior Center
Kathi Geoffrion Parker, left, Carmen Geoffrion and Roberta Geoffrion Cocking stand in front of a display of Bob Geoffrion’s stunning carved kachina dolls at the White Rock Senior Center. A photo of Carmen and Bob is shown in the case between Carmen and Roberta. Photo by Joyce Wolfe Read More
Dr. Richard Honsinger Honored For Exemplary Contributions
LAMCC News:
Dr. Richard Honsinger of Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic was honored on Feb. 25, 2024, at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting in Washington, D.C. for exemplary contributions as an outstanding reviewer. He was one of five reviewers recognized by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Dr. Honsinger has conducted more than 400 reviews of research manuscripts for the major U.S. allergy and immunology journals. In November 2023, he completed his term on the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology editorial board. Read More
LALT Opens ‘Twice Upon A Time’ Friday
LALT News:
What’s big and bad and smells like bacon? It must be Los Alamos Little Theatre’s (LALT) upcoming production of Tracy Wells’s “Twice Upon a Time”.
The show for all ages, directed by Holly Robinson, features the classic fairy tales you know and love with some notably hilarious edits. The show opens this weekend, running March 8-17, with evening performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinee performances on both Sundays, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.
For matinee performances, LALT is happy to introduce a special ticket pricing, Twice Upon A Ticket! Children Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Reinstates Child Pornography Convictions On David Rael Of Los Alamos
NMSC News:
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today reinstated a Los Alamos man’s convictions for possession, distribution and manufacturing of child pornography.
In a unanimous opinion, the state’s highest court reversed the Court of Appeals and clarified the legal elements that must be proven for the crime of manufacturing child pornography.
David Rael was sentenced in 2017 to nine years in prison for convictions of three counts of manufacturing child pornography and one count each of distribution and possession of child pornography.
The Court of Appeals overturned Rael’s Read More
LAPD Final Update: Main Hill Road/N.M. 502 100% Open
The Los Alamos Police Department has issued its final update that the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502 is now 100% open.
All four vehicles involved in this morning’s crash have been cleared from the roadway. Read More
LAPD Traffic Alert Update: Lanes Open Near Camino Entrada
Traffic is open east bound and westbound on East Road/N.M. 502 near the intersection of Camino Entrada.
At 6:47 a.m. a crash occurred involving four vehicles. Two drivers were transported with injuries.
LAPD is still investigating the crash and asks drivers to drive slowly or avoid the area.
Police also ask that westbound drivers seeking to turn right into Camino Entrada bypass the crash and make a right turn into Main Gate Park when safe to do so and return westbound to turn into Camino Entrada.
LAPD will update the public when the roadway is clear. Read More
Locally Farmed Produce At Los Alamos Winter Market
LAHS NJROTC Cadets Host Food Drive For LA Cares
Los Alamos High School NJROTC cadets with the results of their annual food drive for LA Cares. Topper Company set a goal for themselves to donate 1,000 items, which they greatly exceeded by donating more than 3,200 items for the community. Courtesy/NJROTC Read More
LAPD Traffic Alert: Main Hill Road Shut Down Due To Four Vehicle Accident
The Main Hill Road is shut down due to a four vehicle accident near Camino Entrada.
The accident involves a head on collision.
Motorists are encouraged to expect delays and use an alternate route. Read More
Kiwanis: Kristy Ortega Highlights ‘100+ Women Who Care’
Kiwanian Kristy Ortega speaking about ‘100+ Women Who Care’ at Feb. 19 meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At the February 19 Kiwanis meeting, Kiwanian Kristy Ortega gave an interesting and enjoyable presentation on the local “100+ Women Who Care”.
She outlined the background and operation of the organization as well as its value to non-profit entities in Los Alamos County. Women Who Care is a national organization, with a local branch that was founded in Los Alamos in 2015 by Ortega, Stephanie Garcia Richard, Debbie Shelton, Marvel Kellogg and Carol A. Clark. Read More
Daily Postcard: Bobcat Relaxes In Back Yard In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A bobcat is spotted relaxing in the warm afternoon sunshine Sunday in the back yard of a home in Quemazon. Photo by Cindy Buechler Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Work Session March 6
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Council Chambers.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89412512522.
The complete agenda packet is available here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More