Carol A. Clark

Heinrich, Luján Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Act

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President Barack Obama awards the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Congressman John Lewis in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House Feb. 15, 2011. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are part of a group of 49 Senate Democrats that introduced legislation to restore the landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA) and stop the spreading scourge of voter suppression.

The legislation – the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act – is named for an icon of the Civil Rights movement, the Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why Bother Taking A Poll?

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By A. SCOTT
Los Alamos

I recently took the poll regarding the “Art Mosaics” the County has purchased for the leisure pool. I say purchased as it is on the artists website as installed in the Los Alamos Aquatic Center. https://www.amandajaffe.com/art-in-public-places

The APP board is trying to be good stewards of the taxpayer’s funds yet fails to get input before they commission the works. Having them listed as part of the Los Alamos Aquatic Center, leads the public to believe that they are sold.

Los Alamos is unique in the different forms of water found in the region. Pools reflecting the morning Read More

Santa Fe Opera Guild Presents: November Virtual Vivace Book Club, Joseph Volpe’s ‘The Toughest Show On Earth’

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SFOG News:

Santa Fe Opera Guild (SFOG) presents: November Virtual Vivace Book Club, Joseph Volpe’s ‘The Toughest Show On Earth’ 6-7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 8 on Zoom. Virtual Check in: 5:50 p.m.

The Toughest Show on Earth is the ultimate behind-the-scenes chronicle of the divas and the dramas of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House written by Joseph Volpe, the remarkable man who rose from apprentice carpenter to general manager of the iconic New York opera house.

This discussion will address the trajectory of the book and the recent history of the Met, but also what changes will have Read More

White Rock Presbyterian Church Hosts ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ Sale Saturday Oct. 23

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WRPC News:

White Rock Presbyterian Church is hosting a “Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck” sale, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23, to benefit Afghan refugees.

They invite anyone who has items to sell to reserve a spot in the church parking lot for $10 per space. Just park your car and open your trunk to display your gently used wares such as clothing, toys, household goods, small appliances or even craft items. No furniture or large appliances please.

Sellers pay only the cost to rent the space for the sale. However, additional donations to the Afghan refugee project are greatly appreciated. Once the Read More

Leger Fernández Leads Letter Advocating For Constituents Impacted By Spain’s Right Of Return Law

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) led several of her House and Senate colleagues in a letter to the President of Spain to investigate and eliminate the bureaucratic barriers that have caused thousands of rejections under Spain’s Law of Return, impacting constituents who are descendants of Sephardic Jews who fled during the Inquisition.

“This situation adversely affects our constituents and strains the bonds between our Nations,” the members wrote in the letter. “We respectfully Read More

Leadership Los Alamos Resumes After Taking Year Off

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LLA News:

After taking a year off, Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) has resumed its program. The new class is comprised of 20 members interested in learning more about the workings of our community while broadening and strengthening their leadership skills.

Over the course of nine months, the class of 2021-2022 will learn about both the inner and the outer workings of community organizations, culture and history, youth, education, local government, economic development and environmental issues.

The program kicked off Sept. 24 with a two-day orientation session led by Phil Bryson of On the Edge Read More

NMDOT Workers Pick Up 8.5 Tons Of Roadside Trash

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) collected 8.5 tons of roadside trash during a statewide “Toss No Mas” litter clean-up event in September.

“The roadside trash issue continues to plague New Mexico and while our department is accountable for the cleanup, I implore New Mexicans to take responsibility for their actions that cause litter,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “Our employees are working on their day off to clean up the trash and debris left behind by motorists. These employees include our maintenance patrols and any DOT employee Read More

County Utility Bills And Winter Moratorium Requirements

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COUNTY News:

Customer protections from utility disconnects during the heating season is afforded to those current on their utility bill or current on a payment plan as of Nov. 15, according to Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Rule GR-13-06 C. (1) a.

Electricity for these qualifying DPU customers will not be turned off during the winter moratorium, specifically between Nov. 15 through March 15.

“We recommend customers who have fallen behind to contact the Customer Care Center to explore utility assistance options or set up a payment plan before November 15,” said Acting Deputy Read More

Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team Participates At Round # 3 Of Arizona Cycling Association’s Interscholastic Race

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Esther Grow on podium took third place at Arizona Cycling Association Race # 3. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos MTB Team from left, James Tyldesley, Esther Grow, Adalee Witt and Colter Witt. Courtesy photo

By LAURA HEISCH
Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team

The Los Alamos Middle School and High School Mountain Bike Team represented at Round # 3 of the Arizona Cycling Association’s interscholastic mountain bike race series last weekend in Prescott, Ariz.

The 6.2 mile race course loop consisted of fast, flowing, hard-pack single and double-track trails with roughly 425’ of climbing. Depending on category, Read More