Carol A. Clark

NMSP/Local Agencies Conduct Warrant Round Up For Absconders From Justice

NMSP News:
 
The New Mexico State Police in conjunction with local and federal agencies continually conduct warrant round-ups for absconders from justice.
 
June 30, the NMSP Santa Fe Uniform Bureau, along with the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico Adult Probation and Parole conducted a warrant round-up.

Four persons were located and arrested:

  • Mark Ramirez for Criminal Sexual Penetration, Second Degree;
  • Melinda Montoya for a DWI Probation violation;
  • Elmer Ornelas for burglary and failure to comply with child support requirements; and
  • Gabe Pacheco for traffic
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Happy Independence Day Los Alamos!

Signing the Declaration of Independence. Courtesy/military.com

Staff Report

July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States.

Each year on July 4th, Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution Read More

Community Bids Farewell To LAAC’s Marlane Hamilton

Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Marlane Hamilton officially retired from her position Friday. To celebrate Hamilton’s many contributions to the arts organization as well as to the community, a farewell reception was held Friday night at Fuller Lodge. The event was catered by Blue Window Bistro. As a goodbye gift, the arts council presented Hamilton with a signed photograph of Fuller Lodge. In addition to saying goodbye to Hamilton, the community had the opportunity to meet new Executive Director Patrick Neher. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Under 19 Rugby Teams Host Fundraiser July 4

The Los Alamos Under 19s boys and girls teams are holding a fundraiser during the Fourth of July celebration at Overlook Park. All proceeds from the Atomic Roasted Corn booth go toward purchasing new uniforms for the Los Alamos Nukes boys and the Los Alamos Bombshells girls teams. Three flavors of roasted corn will be offered; green chile bacon, chipotle and butter parmesan. The teams also will serve watermelon with vanilla mint sauce; apple, gluten-free cherry and pecan pie bars; brownies and candy bars; sodas and bottled water. Courtesy photo Read More

LAHS Girls Soccer LEAD Summer Camp 2017

Former LAHS Girls Soccer LEAD Summer Camp. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos High School Girls Soccer LEAD Summer Camp 2017 is Monday July 10 through Thursday July 13.

Times Each Day: 

  • 7-8:30 a.m. on Field
  • 8:30-9 a.m. Leadership training
  • 3-4:30 p.m. on Field
  • 4:30-5 p.m. Leadership training

Age groups: All incoming 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders. 

Location: Sullivan Field

URL: https://www.nmlead.com/los-alamos-summer-camp

Katie Hopkins, two-year LAHS varsity starter and incoming Junior said, “The LEAD Soccer Academy is a great opportunity Read More

Video Highlights Importance Of National Monuments

U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) released a video highlighting the economic impact that national monuments have had in their states and across the country.
 
In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at rescinding national monument designations made by President Obama under the Antiquities Act. The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks and Rio Grande del Norte National Monuments in New Mexico, the Gold
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Goodwin: Educational Retirement Plan

By JAN GOODWIN, Executive Director
New Mexico Educational Retirement Board
 
Both of my parents are retired educators, so my family understands firsthand the importance of secure retirement benefits for educational employees.
 
The New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) plays an important role in the lives of our 46,000 retirees and 60,000 active members. They and the Legislature have entrusted NMERB with providing secure retirement benefits to all of New Mexico’s public educational employees and their beneficiaries.
 
I consider
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Metzger’s Announces Spring Shopping Spree Winners

Marlene Smeltzer wins $500 shopping spree at Metzger’s in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Judy Pippin wins $500 shopping spree at Metzger’s in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Metzger’s is excited to announce the four winners of its $500 Shopping Sprees this spring.

The winners in Los Alamos are Marlene Smeltzer and Judy Pippin. The winners in White Rock are Franklin Bunker and Karen Lucero.

Watch for the next drawings this fall at both Metzger’s stores.

Franklin Bunker wins $500 shopping spree at Metzger’s in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Karen Lucero wins $500 shopping Read More