Staff Report

Obituary: John Paul Pacheco Sep. 8, 1982 – July 23, 2013

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JOHN PAUL PACHECO Sep. 8, 1982-July 23, 2013

John Paul Pacheco, 30, a resident of El Guache, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his mother Geraldine Pacheco, maternal grandmother Emma Gurule and uncle Herman Gurule.

John was a mechanic and loved being outdoors, riding dirt bikes, four wheeling and mud bogging. He also enjoyed spending time with his sons at monster trucks and playing and teaching them about cars and taught them to drive the bobcat. John had a big and open heart and showed it through his emotion and big hugs he would give you. 

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Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: July 19

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Sponsored by www.fyila.com

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series: Paula Nelson Band at 7 p.m. today, July 19 near Smith’s Food and Drugs in the Mari Mac Shopping Center.

Nightwalk at Bandelier Friday, July 19 Special Evening Interpretive Program.
Participants are required to be silent during the one hour walk that allows visitors to step back in time. This walk is not recommended for children or others who can not participate without talking or whispering. There is a charge for this program ($6/adult and $3/child or senior with pass) and reservations are required (call 505-672-3861 x 517 Read More

The Pain Free Athlete: Reduce Lower Back Pain by Increasing Hip Mobility

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Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete
Column by JESSICA KISIEL
Reduce Lower Back Pain by Increasing Hip Mobility

Many of my posture alignment clients suffer from painful lower back conditions – sciatica, bulging or herniated discs, SI joint dysfunction, stenosis, etc.

Upon examination I find that their hips have restricted movement. The hips and lower back are connected though the pelvis. Your hip muscles attach to the pelvis from below and the lower back muscles attach to the pelvis from above. Tight hips can lead to compensations in the back that can cause pain and injury.

The Stability-Mobility

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Letter to the Editor: Many Make July 4 Event Successful

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A crowd of more than 10,000 people settled in at Overlook Park for Thursday’s Kiwanis 4th of July Celebration. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Many Make July 4 Event Successful
By STEVE BOERIGTER         
Kiwanis July 4 Celebration Chair

The 2013 Fourth of July Celebration at Overlook Park was an outstanding success. After the tragedy of the Las Conchas Fire in 2011 and the cancellation of the fireworks display in 2012, we all traded nervous excitement for satisfaction and wonder.

Thankfully, good rains Read More

Kiwanis Fireworks ‘Best Seat in the House’ Winners

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Sonja and Karin of Los Alamos were the big winners at the Kiwanis 4th of July Celebration. They had the winning ticket for the Best Seat in the House. The two Los Alamos youngsters’ prize was to sit near the firing line with Kiwanis volunteers to experience the fireworks from a vantage point few get to witness. They were given protective eyewear, hoods and clothing to safely watch the fireworks. Karin said it was the “best firework show, ever.” Photo by Karen Kendall/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

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Los Alamos 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza is On!

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The Kiwanis Club’s 2010 fireworks display at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo

KIWANIS News:
 
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes has given the go ahead for the annual 4th of July fireworks display sponsored by the Kiwanis Club at Overlook Park in White Rock. 

Kiwanis members worked with experts at Los Alamos National Laboratory to provide detailed technical analysis of the display coverage zone. This information, along with thorough review of the Overlook Park area and the detailed event response planning assembled by LAFD provided the necessary confidence that Read More

Romero Records Twofold First Place in Weekly Pace Race

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Ted Romero leads the pack and was top predictor at Tuesday’s Pace Race. Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Ted Romero was the top predictor as well as the fastest finisher in the three mile race in the weekly pace race Tuesday in hot, dusty conditions with a bit of smoke from the fires in the area on the sewage treatment plant access road in lower Bayo Canyon.

 
Romero was 16 seconds off his predicted time recording a 20:56 finish time. David Kratzer and Zach Medin were tied for second best predictor at 32 seconds off their predicted time.
 
The fastest finisher on the one mile course was Isabelle
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Duane Marr Best Predictor in American Springs Run

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Runners in Tuesday’s Pace Race on American Springs Road in the Jemez. Courtesy Photo
 
ACR News:
 
Duane Marr was the top predictor at 12 seconds off his predicted time on the relativity smoke free American Springs Road up in the Jemez. 
 
Ted Romero who was the first male finisher in the three mile run at 21:41 was 29 seconds off his estimated time. He was followed by Roy Cope with a 30 second error and David Kratzer at 39 seconds off.
 
Eight-year-old Aidan Cooley was the fastest finisher on the one mile course with a time of 11:27. The best female finisher at one mile
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The Pain Free Athlete: Is Surgery the Answer for Your Musculoskeletal Pain?

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Jessica Kisiel

The Pain Free Athlete
Column by JESSICA KISIEL
 
 Is Surgery the Answer for Your Musculoskeletal Pain?

When we hurt we often assume the worst. We become afraid and tentative with our bodies, telling ourselves that this much pain indicates major damage and will require a significant intervention to heal.

This is especially true with new pain that doesn’t seem to have a cause. The possibility of surgery quickly comes to mind and we panic, seeking immediate relief and answers from our medical provider.

Sometimes, there is a clear cause for the pain and treatment

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Salute to Senior Service Honors Morrie Pongratz

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Los Alamos Family Council officials Cheryl Pongratz, left, and Joy Beery with Salute to Senior Service award winner Morrie Pongratz. Photo by Yvonne DeShayes

STAFF REPORT

Home Instead Senior Care network held an awards ceremony and celebration Wednesday to honor four local seniors who volunteer their time and talents.

The public was invited to vote online for the nominees and Morrie Pongratz came out on top. He was awarded a $500 check, which he plans to donate to Los Alamos Family Council.

Loring Cox, Carol Pyburn and Dick Tatro also were honored with certificates during the ceremony. The state Read More