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Today's Features

  • First-hand account of caving expeditions

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to go on an expedition? How about one that takes you hundreds of feet underground, miles from any access to the surface?
    Come learn all about expedition caving from local caver and PEEC staff member Beth Cortright, 7-8 p.m., April 30 at Mesa Public Library.
    Everything, from cooking meals to using the restroom, is complicated when done in fragile cave environments.
    This presentation will provide details, pictures and videos of a typical caving expedition where a small team of highly trained cavers spend about one week underground.
    During this time, the group lives and works together inside the cave. Based out of a camp, teams travel to predetermined areas in the cave every day to map it to within a few degrees of error.
    The end goal can be pure exploration or related to geology, biology, hydrology, and many other information-seeking sciences.
    Beth Cortright has been caving for about six years. She began exploring underground in southern Kentucky, where she learned to safely explore, survey, and camp in caves.
    Through her adventures with fellow cavers, Beth was fortunate enough to join weeklong expeditions into Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Beth will share her experiences in Lechuguilla and many other caves to highlight these important expeditions.

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  • Aspen math team honored for excellence

    On March 31, the Aspen Elementary Mathcounts team was rewarded for its many long hours of math practice and commitment to excellence.
    The team made up of Do Vo, Duncan Fuehne, Tazzler Smith, and Christopher Koh placed 5th at the state Mathcounts competition.
    The state contest was held at Albuquerque Academy, and the Aspen team was the only elementary team to place.
    Do Vo placed fifth as an individual, and Christopher Koh placed 16th. Do’s placing makes him an alternate to the New Mexico National team. If for any reason, one of the top four students cannot participate in the national competition in Washington D.C., Do will compete.
    The Mathcounts Competition Program is designed to excite and challenge middle school students. The program has four levels of competition, local, district, state and nationals.
    The Aspen team had placed second — just behind Los Alamos Middle School — at the Northern New Mexico district competition on Feb. 10.
    Between the district competition and state, the team logged more than 70 hours of practice time.
    The team’s coaches were Phuong Vo and Jane Lataille. They ran the practices like any sport, three times a week, for three hours. Their belief in the boys on the team was demonstrated by the rigorous practice schedule they maintained.
     

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  • Assets In Action: Volunteers are gems of community

    I will start by thanking those that volunteer to make the Assets In Action program flow.
    My family does everything from technical items to loading up the vehicles from collecting canned goods for the March on Hunger.
    My Cookies and Conversation volunteers are awesome and spend time at both Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School talking to youth about fun topics. Yesterday the youth may have heard what prom was like, back in their day.
    The RSVP program at the Betty Ehart Senior Center is where I get most of my seniors from including award winning Kiwanians Don Casperson and Morrie Pongratz.
    Irene Powell calls my volunteers, makes sure the bus picks them up and delivers them and more.
    Irene’s volunteers donated more than 18,000 hours of service to our community last year to a number of nonprofit stations from education, to visitor’s center greeters and the lovely folks that answer the phone when you call.
    Irene and her husband David are also fully trained to head up an emergency shelter for us, should this fire season demand one.
    A special salute to Chamisa sixth graders, alumni and teachers that staffed the dunk tank last weekend to raise money to improve the school.
    Also, thanks to student Council for working to collect canned goods again this month, to help those in need.

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  • Summer Concert Series schedule

    May 17 — Overlook Park: What Made Milwaukee Famous; Indie-rock from Austin, Texas.
    May 24 — Ashley Pond: Red Elvises; Siberian rock from Los Alamos
    May 31 — Ashley Pond: Los Pinguos; Argentina’s great traditional and folk-rock band
    June 7 — Central and Main: Warren Hood Band; alt-rock, alt-country and alt-blues from Austin, Texas
    June 8 — Central and Main: Eddy and the Nomads; ‘50s and ‘60s classic rock from Los Alamos
    June 14 — Ashley Pond: Lightnin‘ Malcolm; Piedmont Blues from Mississippi
    June 21 — Pajarito Mountain Ski Area: Homemade Jamz‘ Blues Band; Contemporary electric blues from Tupelo, MS
    June 28 — Ashley Pond: Simo; straight-ahead rock from Tennessee
    July 4 — Overlook Park: Eddy and the Nomads leads the music for the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club Fireworks. Music starts at 3 p.m. Fireworks start at dark.
    July 5 — L.A. Food Co-op: Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band; Funk from Ashville, NC
    July 12 — Ashley Pond: West African Highlife Band; dance band
    July 19 — Rover Park, White Rock: Paula Nelson Band; Texas country-rock
    July 26 — Ashley Pond: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys; Rockabilly and roots-rock

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  • People In the News 04-21-13

    Garret M. Nelson
    First Lt. Garret M. Nelson, USMC, received his wings as a United States Naval Aviator in the Marine Corps.
    He will be flying the AH-1W Cobra Helicopter. Lt. Nelson will be training in San Diego, then stationed in North Carolina. Lt. Nelson is a 2004 graduate of Los Alamos High School and a 2010 United States Naval Academy (Annapolis) graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
    Garret is the son of Lori and Lew Nelson and the grandson of Nina and
    Allie Laird.

    Benjamin Batha
    Benjamin Batha, a senior majoring in computer science and political science at the University of Rochester, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the fall 2012 semester.
    Batha, a resident of Los Alamos, is the son of Margo and Steven Batha, and a graduate of Los Alamos High School.

    Neil Peterson
    Current Ph.D. student, Neil Peterson earned a School of Nursing teaching award from the University of Virginia, for the second year in a row.
    Peterson grew up in Los Alamos and still has family in town.
    Peterson, a part time emergency room clinician at the University of Virginia Medical Center, also won the all-university GTA award for students in math, engineering and nursing.

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  • News for Retirees 04-21-13

    April 21-27, 2013
    For information, call the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) at 662-8920, the White Rock Senior Center (WRSC) at 662-8200 and “Day Out” (adult day care, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) at 661-0081. Reservations must be made by 10 a.m. for daily lunches.

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  • Animal Shelter 04-21-13

    The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 662-8179, has a great selection of onsite adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home! Others are currently off-campus in loving foster homes.
    Be sure to visit the Friends of the Shelter Web site: lafos.org, where you can get more information about volunteering, adopting, and donating. Also check out our Petfinder page for pictures and to learn more about all of our adoptable pets. petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html.
    All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, have their shots and come microchipped!
    DOGS
    In an effort to help out the Santa Fe Animal Shelter with their intake of 48 animals from a hoarding case in Albuquerque, the Los Alamos Animal Shelter has taken in four dogs from the Santa Fe Shelter. One has already gone on a trial adoption. Here are two more:
    Ruby — A 2-year-old female golden brindle pit bull. She is energetic, but gentle. She loves food, but does not guard it. She enjoys training and is good with adults, gentle children, and most other dogs.
    Poncio — A blonde 4-year-old Chihuahua who is much more friendly than many of his breed. He does not want anyone grabbing at him suddenly, so older, quiet, gentle children would be his preference. He loves adults and most other dogs. Cats are probably bigger than Poncio is.

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  • Church Listings 04-19-13

     Baha’i Faith
    For information, email losalamosla@gmail.com. For general information, call the Baha’i Faith phone at 1-800-228-6483.

    Bethlehem Lutheran
    Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the ELCA is at 2390 North Road. 662-5151, bethluth.com. Worship services are at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts served between services during our Education Hour of classes for all ages. The preaching is biblical by our Pastors Bruce Kuenzel and Nicolé Ferry, the music is lively, children are welcome and abundant and a well-staffed nursery is provided. All are welcome.

    Bryce Ave. Presbyterian
    The church is located at 3333 Bryce Ave. The Rev. Henry Fernandez preaches, bapca.org, info@bapca.org. For information, call 672-3364.

    Buddhist
    Kannon Zendo, 35 Barranca Road. kannonzendo.org. Henry Chigen Finney, 661-6874. Meditation in the Zen tradition will be offered Wednesday evenings at the Kannon Zendo in Los Alamos.

    Calvary Chapel
    Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship and a study of the Biblical Jesus as He relates to people in our look at the Gospel of Exodus.

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  • Bible Answers: Differences between religions

    “What is the main difference between Christianity and other major religions?”—Lisa

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  • LAHS yearbook honored for design

    Los Alamos High School’s yearbook, Kaboom!: La Loma yearbook, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, vol. 11, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
    Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography.
    Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year.
    The Kaboom!: La Loma yearbook was created by the 2011-2012 yearbook staff under the direction of Michelle Holland, Los Alamos High School yearbook adviser.
    “The best aspect of yearbook is not just the cake, it’s the ingenuity and creativity of an enthusiastic staff of students,” Holland said.
    The Los Alamos High School Kaboom!: La Loma yearbook was one of 425 yearbooks selected from approximately 3,000.
    The 2013 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 352-page 2013 Look Book.

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