Daily Postcard: Northern Saw-whet Owl Near LA Reservoir
Daily Postcard: A Northern Saw-whet Owl spotted recently along the road to the Los Alamos Reservoir. A tiny owl with a catlike face, oversized head and bright yellow eyes, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is practically bursting with attitude. Where mice and other small mammals are concerned this fierce, silent owl is anything but cute. One of the most common owls in forests across northern North America (and across the U.S. in winter), saw-whets are highly nocturnal and seldom seen. Their high-pitched too-too-too call is a common evening sound in evergreen mountain forests from January through Read More
All Three Los Alamos Odyssey Of The Mind Teams Garner First Place Finishes At Colorado State Competition
Members of the Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind teams celebrate their wins at the Colorado state Odyssey of the Mind competition. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Three Los Alamos Odyssey of the Mind (OMer) teams recently competed in the Colorado state tournament, with all three earning first place honors in their divisions.
The Division 1 and 2 teams are heading off to the Odyssey of the Mind World competition at the end of May to compete against teams from all around the world.
In addition, the Division 2 team won an OMer award for the trials and tribulations they went through building their set.
All the teams Read More
Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival To Screen ‘Four Winters’ In Commemoration Of Holocaust Remembrance & Heroism Day
Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival News:
The Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival has announced its screening of Four Winters in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance and Heroism Day. This award-winning documentary tells the remarkable story of the Jewish partisans, many who were barely in their teens, who fought back against the Nazis during WW II. The film will be shown 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at CCA in Santa Fe, and tickets are complimentary (although required).
Against extraordinary odds, more than 25,000 Jewish partisans courageously fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep Read More
Four Topper Athletes Sign National Letters Of Intent
Four Los Alamos High School Hilltopper athletes sign National Letters of Intent Wednesday in the lobby at LAHS. From left, Abigail Martinez signs to play basketball for Eureka College in Illinois and major in Forensic Science, Meredith Brown signs to play soccer (may also run track) for Eastern New Mexico University and major in Agricultural Science, Kaelin Hanson signs to play soccer for Sweet Blair College in Virginia and major in Biology, Hayden Sutton signs to swim for the University of New Orleans and major in computer science. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Topper athletes Abigail Read More
LAPS Buses Pass Inspection With Flying Colors
LAPS Transportation Dept. bus fleet passes State Safety inspection with flying colors. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) have announced that the LAPS Transportation Department had its fleet of buses pass a recent bus inspection by a State Safety Inspector with flying colors.
“All buses passed the inspection with only a few minor repairs, mostly light bulbs, needed on buses to keep 100% in service,” LAPS Director of Transportation Keith Rosenbaum said.
Keeping the fleet of buses operating safely is a team effort, according to Rosenbaum.
“The drivers doing their daily Read More
Applications Available To LAHS Students For 2024 Multiple Avenues For Successful Healthcare Program At LAMC
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos High School are once again offering the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in their hometown hospital.
This one-week job shadowing experience will occur on the LAMC campus, at 3917 West Road in Los Alamos, during the week of June 10-14, 2024. The shadowing is designed to involve interactive activities and presentations Read More
2024 Earth Day Festival Los Alamos Nature Center April 20
Fun and entertainment for all ages will be available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) reminds the community to come join them this Saturday, April 20, for their signature event, the annual Earth Day Festival. The festivities run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
Family-friendly and free, the event promises a full day of educational fun, delicious food, live entertainment, hands-on learning experiences, Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Unveils Venado Supercomputer And Opens Door For AI Applications
From left, LANL Interim Deputy Director for Science, Technology and Engineering Mark Chadwick, DOE Secretary David Turk, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, LANL Director Thom Mason, Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri and NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Manager Ted Wyka at the 2024 Venado ribbon cutting event held Monday at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
National Security AI Office Director Jason Pruet, left, serves as the moderator for the panel discussion held during the unveiling of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s newest supercomputer, Venado, Monday at LANL. Read More
IQS Strives To Fulfill Clients’ Quality Requirements
IQS Owner Zach Bergstrom
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Looking at all the construction companies in and around Los Alamos, Zach Bergstrom noticed something was missing.
“I noticed a lack of understanding of quality requirements and difficulty in implementing measures to meet those requirements,” he said.
As a result, Bergstrom founded Integrated Quality Solutions (IQS) in March. His company offers a wide range of services that fall under quality control, quality assurance, project management and related specialized services.
“We provide inspection Read More
Congratulations 2024 Los Alamos Chamber Business Award Nominees … Voting On Finalists Now Open
The community is invited to vote for their favorite finalists recently selected in eight categories for the 2024 Chamber Business of the Year Awards. Shown here are the 2023 award recipients and their staff gathered on stage for a group photo during the Summer Concert June 2 at Ashley Pond Park. Drone shot by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
CHAMBER News:
Every year the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in two rounds of online nominating and voting to recognize the “people’s choice” Chamber member businesses and organizations in Los Alamos and White Rock. Read More
Two Runners Tie For Top Predictor In ACRR Pace Race
Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on Canada del Buey Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
Scene from the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday on Canada del Buey Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Lisa Johnson and Mary Knaak tied for best predictors in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race Tursday on the Canada del Buey Trail in White Rock at 3 seconds off their predicted time. Johnson was also the first female finisher on the 1 mile course with a time of 11:44.
Other accurate predictors include:
- Priscila Rosa with a 6 second differential;
- Zach Medin at 18 seconds off;
- Chris
Los Alamos Film And Culture Festival: Schedule Of Events
Filmmaker Matthew Modine stars in the film, ‘The Martini Shot’ to be shown 6-8 p.m. May 1 at SALA Event Center as part of the Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival. Courtesy/LAFCF
LAFCF News:
The Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival (LAFCF) has shared the full schedule of films coming to SALA Event Center (2551 Central Ave.) April 28-May 5, 2024. LAFCF welcomes a unique selection of filmmakers worldwide to present new films and share behind-the-scenes information about each story and production.
This inaugural Festival brings 20 films from 13 different countries to Los Alamos and provides multiple Read More
Historical Society To Present Lecture April 29 On Nobel Laureates Of Los Alamos During Manhattan Project-Era
Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its free upcoming lecture, scheduled 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 29 at Crossroads Bible Church.
This event marks the second to last lecture in the series and promises an entertaining and educational discussion on the Nobel Laureates of Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project-era.
Distinguished guests will bring their expertise and unique perspectives:
- Alan Carr, Senior Historian at LANL, brings years of experience and research into the history of the Manhattan Project and nuclear testing.
- Ellen McGehee, Historian
Daily Postcard: Flowers Beginning To Bloom In White Rock
Daily Postcard: An upclose look at flowers beginning to bloom Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Los Alamos Police: Spring DEA Drug Take Back Day April 27
LAPD News:
Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day. This event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
The drop off location will be in the north parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Items that have not been accepted in the past include: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosols/compressed medications.
For this event, we will have supplies available for people to dispose of their liquids, creams, and aerosols on site. We will also have a sharps container available to drop off injectable Read More
New Local Business Helps People Who’ve Lost Loved Ones
Katie Bruell, owner of Mariposa After Loss Assistance, with recent client Judy Machen. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
A new business in town has begun helping people who have lost loved ones. Mariposa After Loss Assistance (www.mariposala.com), started by former PEEC Executive Director Katie Bruell, helps people deal with the often overwhelming number of tasks that need to be completed after someone passes away.
“I watched many friends and family members struggle with contacting Social Security and retirement account providers, canceling subscriptions, changing over bank accounts Read More
Celebrate Art In Valles Caldera Sunday April 28
Fog obscures the lower portion of Valle Grande. Photo by D. Krueger/NPS
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week April 20 through April 28. The theme for Sunday, April 28 is Arts in Parks and Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) is hosting some special activities to help foster one’s inner artist.
The community is invited to join a ranger at 10 a.m. for a landscape photography workshop, 11 a.m. for a haiku workshop and 1 p.m. for a spring crafting activity.
Everyone is also invited to come out and create some art in the park. You may just happen across Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Abie Vives At SALA
On the job in Los Alamos is Event Coordinator Abie Vives recently at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. Vives has worked for SALA for about eight months. ‘I enjoy running the projector and editing videos,’ Vives said in talking about her job. To learn more about Sala Event Center, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
2024 Safety Town Registration Opens April 22
Children learn bike safety during a previous Safety Town program. Courtesy/LAPS
The sign that greets students attending Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Get ready for Safety Town! This free program for all children entering kindergarten in the fall will be held 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Registration is open April 22 through May 22. The program is limited to 100 participants. The registration link will be posted April 22 on the Los Alamos Public Schools website.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, Read More
Saturday’s Masonic Breakfast To Benefit Folds Of Honor
COMMUNITY News:
Pajarito Lodge #66 and Los Alamos Chapter #63 Order of Eastern Star will hold a waffle breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m., April 20 at the Masonic Lodge, 1400 Sage Loop, to benefit New Mexico Folds of Honor.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or by contacting Eastern Star Secretary Teri Roberts at la63secretary@gmail.com or 505.470.3951.
About Folds of Honor:
Folds of Honor is a 501 3(c) charity that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen military and first responders. (newmexico.foldsofhonor.org). Read More
