Carol A. Clark

Del Norte Lady Knights Beat Toppers 39-36

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The Lady Toppers tipped off against the Del Norte Lady Knights Tuesday evening in Griffith Gymnasium. The teams were evenly matched and the lead changed hands back and forth all evening. The knights were able to take the lead in the final minutes of the game and won 39-36. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Natalie Gallegos takes a jump shop in the first period; she scored 6 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Becca Green turns the corner under the Topper basket on her way to score two points, she had 8 points for the game and was a force on both offense and Read More

DEA Speeds Up Application Process For Research On Schedule I Drugs

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DEA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Drug Enforcement Administration is streamlining the application process for researchers who study or wish to study Schedule I substances not currently approved for medical use. Schedule I drugs are defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, such as ecstasy or LSD.
 
By taking the process online, both existing and new researchers can submit their applications through a dedicated web portal (https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html),
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Smart Design With Suzette: Organization

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A well-organized closet. Courtesy photo
 

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

It’s that time of year again. Many New Year’s resolutions involve getting organized. Why is that? Disorganization puts tremendous pressure on both the mind and the body. Taking the time to organize your home can lift a great weight off of your shoulders and reduce stress.

But let’s face it, getting organized can be difficult and time consuming. One of the toughest part is getting starting and knowing the process. Here are some tips to help you.

Clear Out Some Clutter

The first step is to get rid of things you don’t need. This Read More

Luján Statement Opposes Short-Term Spending Bill

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) Thursday issued the following statement on the Republican short-term spending bill offered in the House:
 
“Republican leaders, who control both Houses of Congress and the Executive Branch, have needlessly wasted months instead of passing a bill to fund basic government services – everything from providing Social Security payments and veterans’ benefits to disaster assistance and defense spending.
 
Democrats have been working in a bipartisan way to reach an agreement
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Heinrich Votes Against Expanding Warrantless Government Surveillance

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Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after voting against renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act (FISA) for six years:
 
“Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was originally intended to collect the communications of foreign targets, which is without controversy. However, it has become disturbingly routine for the government to search through
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UNM-LA Honors Three Faculty Initiative Awardees

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Dean of Instruction Dr. Sharon Hurley, left, and CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney, right, honor the most recent recipients of the UNM-LA Faculty Initiative Award, Dr. Kristy Nadler, Dr. Dennis Davies-Wilson and Dr. Irina Alvestad. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

At the UNM-LA Faculty Spring Semester meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, Dennis Davies-Wilson, Dr. Irina Alvestad and Dr. Kristy Nadler were recognized as the most recent recipients of the UNM-LA Faculty Initiative Award.

The Faculty Initiative Award was established in 2005, when a retired UNM-LA instructor started an endowment Read More

New Mexico Women In Film PSA Screening With Tewa Women United Today

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NNMC News:
 
Northern New Mexico College will host New Mexico Women in Film (NMWIF) as they screen their 2017 Public Service Announcement on behalf of Tewa Women United from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Center for the Arts.
 
Every year NMWIF works with a non-profit organization to produce a PSA, and in 2017 the group worked with Tewa Women United on a film that explores the “correlation between violence against women and violence against mother Earth,” as was the vision of NMWIF board member Leslie Fleming-Mitchell.
 
The event will feature
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Home Country: A Great Hoax

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
 
It might have been the winter doldrums that did it. You can never be sure of these things. It’s just that … well, Doc is one of those guys who can’t stand to see anyone bored. He claims it’s bad for their inner chemistry, and since he has more initials after his name than anyone else in town, we tend to listen to him.
 
When it happened, we in the inner circle of the World Dilemma Think Tank down at the Mule Barn truck stop thought back on what Doc had said a year ago when the temperature dropped, along with everyone’s spirits.
 
“In weather like this,” Doc pronounced,
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UNM-LA Community Ed Classes For Lifelong Learners

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UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education classes are starting this month, targeting a broad range of interests. From Health and Wellness to Language, from Home, Garden and Fine Arts to Professional and Personal Development, there are many classes to feed the spirit of lifelong learners.

UNM-LA Community Education Program Coordinator Mike Katko invites the public to, “Come join us!”

New and short-term classes begin each month, and the Community Education department is always interested in adding new subjects. Registration continues throughout the spring.

Some of the Read More