Carol A. Clark

FBI: Farmington Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Alexis Tarango, 22, of Farmington, pled guilty last week in Federal Court in Santa Fe, to a methamphetamine trafficking charge.
 
Tarango was arrested July 13, 2017, on indictment charging him with possession of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to distribute Jan. 30, 2016, in San Juan County. Jan. 5, 2018, Tarango entered a guilty plea to the indictment without the benefit of a plea agreement.
 
At sentencing, Tarango faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years and a maximum of 40 years in federal prison.
 
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Explore Stars At Nature Center Planetarium Jan. 13

 
PEEC News:
 
The full-dome film We are Stars will play at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. We are Stars will connect viewers to the evolution of the Universe and explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry. 
 
For more information about this and future planetarium shows, visit www.peecnature.org/pl anetarium or call 505.662.0460.
 
The Los Alamos Nature Center will be open regular hours
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Pearce On Executive Order Supporting Veterans

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce
 
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce Tuesday released the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order to provide veterans with greater access to mental health care:
 
“Our nation’s veterans sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and liberties. As a nation, the very least we can do it honor the commitments our government has made. The experiences endured by servicemembers are not always left on the battlefield. The immense pressure put on their shoulders when they return to get
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Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 10

By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Once again, the hottest fishing spot for local anglers is the Chama River below El Vado Dam.
 
With streamflows measuring a measly 102 cubic-feet- per-second, the Chama has been excellent for anglers using everything from flies to Power Bait. The State Game and Fish Department has stocked a lot of rainbow trout in this area, including 495 trout stocked Jan. 3 that averaged over 11 inches in size. Right now, there is an abundance of stocked trout in the easily accessible parts of the Chama and these are what you’ll most likely hook.
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Top Ten Aha-Adventures For 2018 In Los Alamos … Where Discoveries Are Made

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos — the place where discoveries are made — is the perfect out-of-the-box, affordable destination for 2018. It is a frequent destination for curious minds interested in history, science, high altitude recreation, and unique adventure.

“As travelers are planning their 2018 vacations, we invite them to discover Los Alamos,” said Kelly Stewart, marketing specialist for Los Alamos County. “Los Alamos is not only home to the national lab that has made groundbreaking advances, but it is also the place with rich history and culture for visitors to explore. Additionally, Los Read More

Clarkson Announces Bid For Congressional Seat

Dr. Gavin Clarkson. Courtesy photo

 

POLITICAL News:

 

Dr. Gavin Clarkson, a former Trump administration official and New Mexico State University business professor, announced his candidacy Monday morning for the Republican nomination for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Steve Pearce who is running for governor.

 

Clarkson, an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation, resigned his post Dec. 29 as deputy assistant secretary for Policy and Economic Development – Indian Affairs. In that position, he managed the Office of Indian Energy Read More

Anderson School Of Management: New Career And Professional Development Director, Spring Programs

Michelle Albro
 
Anderson School of Management News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management has announced Michelle Albro is the new director of Career and Professional Development (CPD) Programs, , as well as the schedule for Spring 2018 CPD programs, which are designed to help working professionals strengthen skills and create new professional opportunities. 
 
As a successful manager for more than 20 years, Albro joins the EPEC team with a solid background of collaborative teambuilding, comprehensive and professional
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Los Alamos Single Family Home Prices Rise 4 Percent

LAAOR News:
 
The median price of Single Family Home sales rose by 4 percent when compared to the 4th Quarter of 2016 or $320,000 to $334,000 in this quarter.
 
Single Family home sales moved from 63 in the 4th Quarter of 2016 to 72 this quarter. Single Family home sales volumes also rose from $20.8M in 2016 to $24M for the 4th Quarter of 2017 reflecting the increase in home prices.
 
Condo and Townhome sales dropped off in the 4 th Quarter of 2017 to 16 units sold compared to 21 units in 2016. During this same period, the median price of Condos/Townhomes decreased from $197,000 in the 4 th
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