Staff Report

CONE ZONE: Week of April 29

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Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2

Canyon Road is closed to through traffic between 9th Street and 15th Street. Local motorists can expect daytime flagging operations in this area with minor delays. Two-way traffic will be restored in the evenings and weekends when work is not occurring.

The contractor will begin removal of sidewalk, curb, and gutter on the west side of Canyon Road, leaving the concrete intact on the east side of the road for pedestrian use.

Mesa Public Library Safety Improvements

The contractor will begin mobilization Monday, April 29. The roadway Read More

Young Scientist Describes Project to Kiwanis Club

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Holly Erickson spoke to students in December to encourage them to participate in the County Science Fair. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Special to the Los Alamos Daily Post

It was no surprise that Holly Erickson won the top cash prize given by Kiwanis in the senior division of this year’s Los Alamos County Science Fair—and then went on to be one of the stars at the State Science Fair, where she was chosen to be a competitor in the International Science Fair.

Erickson comes from a dynasty of scientists and Science Fair winners, and her own outstanding Read More

Forrest Fenn Talks Treasure April 28

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KNME News:

Forrest Fenn, author and former owner of Santa Fe’s Fenn Gallery is this week’s guest on Report from Santa Fe airing 8 a.m. Sunday, April 28 on KNME, PBS Channel 5.1.

Forrest Fenn is the author of “The Thrill of the Chase: a Memoir,” as well as“The Secrets of San Lazaro Pueblo,” “Teepee Smoke,” “The Beat of the Drum and the Whoop of the Dance,” and “Historic American Indian Dolls.”

The memoir includes the true story about his secret treasure, along with an outrageous dare.

“Unlock the clues that are scattered among these pages and you can go home with a bronze chest that is so full of gold and Read More

‘Run the Caldera’ Celebrates ‘The Year of the Coyote’

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Courtesy/VCNP

VALLES CALDERA News:

Coyotes are a species unique to the North American continent and range from New England to Alaska and as far south as the Panama Canal.

One found its way into New York City’s Central Park. Another once sauntered into a Chicago fast food eatery during the lunch hour. The Aztecs dubbed the prairie predator “coyoti,” which science later Latinized with the more formal classification of Canis latrans.

Whatever the name, the coyote is the theme of the Eighth Annual “Run the Caldera,” the weekend of June 8 to 9 at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Once Read More

Kentucky Derby Party at Dixie Girl May 4

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‘A Storm Approaching’ by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman will be raffled at the May 4 Derby Party for charity. Courtesy photo

KIWANIS News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue. 

The event, which is co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Medical Center, is a benefit for “Project Eliminate,” a Kiwanis International-UNICEF effort to wipe out maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide. 

Kentucky Derby Party Chair Linda Daly says, “Put on your best Derby Read More

Dressage Horse Show at North Mesa Arena April 27

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Lisa Reader participates in the English Pleasure category during a horse show last July. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

LAPC News:

Los Alamos Pony Club is hosting a New Mexico Dressage Association recognized dressage show at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the North Mesa dressage arena behind the rodeo arena within the white fencing.

In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the covered arena.

Several local youth and adult competitors, as well as other riders from around New Mexico will be in attendance.

Admission is free and attendees are encouraged Read More

Last Day to Complete Branding Survey Today

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County encourages individuals who live and/or work in the County to complete the community branding survey, https:////www.surveymonkey.com/s/LosAlamosCountyNM by 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, at which time the survey will be closed.

The survey, issued April 9, was designed by the County’s branding consultant North Star Destination Strategies to gather input from commuters, scientists and post-docs, as well as individuals with no connection to the Lab who live and/or work in the County. Answers to survey questions regarding perceived benefits and detractions of
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Quality New Mexico Accepting Award Applications

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QNM News:

Quality New Mexico is accepting applications for the 2013 NM Performance Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be awarded next spring, include:

  • Piñon Recognition, commitmentto performance excellence

  • Roadrunner Recognition, progress toward performance excellence

  • Zia Award for Performance Excellence, best-in-class results

Organizations wishing to participate in the awards program must send in an intent to apply form by May 10. The form is available at www.qualitynewmexico.org. The application is due July 12.

The New Mexico Performance Excellence Awards, modeled Read More

LANL: Seventy Three New Mexico Students Receive Scholarships

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Gold Scholarship Winners Kevin Gao, Danielle Harrier and Micaela Lucero. Courtesy/LANL

LANL FOUNDATION News:

Seventy-three students from seven Northern New Mexico counties are recipients of this year’s scholarships through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund.

Funding for the scholarships comes from $411,500 in donations from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and Los Alamos National Security, LLC.

Los Alamos High School senior Kevin Gao, Micaela Lucero of St. Michael’s High and Danielle Harrier of Pojoaque High School share this year’s gold scholarship, which provide Read More

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard Holds Town Hall Meeting

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State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard addresses the crowd gathered for her town hall meeting at Betty Ehart Center Friday. Courtesy photo

Staff report

State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard held a town hall meeting Friday afternoon at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

More than 30 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by the Los Alamos chapter of the AARP.

Garcia Richard gave a presentation on the 2013 legislative session outcomes.

Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discusses outcomes of the 2013 legislative session. Courtesy photo

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