Carol A. Clark

Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Announces Successful Meetings Regarding Clean-up Initiatives And Funds

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

RCLC News:

SANTA FE—The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (Coalition) announced successful meetings last week in Washington, D.C.

The group visited the Capitol to meet with the New Mexico Congressional Delegation members, House and Senate Armed Services, Appropriations and Department of Energy (DOE) officials regarding clean-up issues and funding for Los Alamos National Lab (LANL).

The Coalition believes that funding for FY16 environmental clean-up at LANL should be $255 million and stated that request in all meetings. The proposed budget for FY2016 is $189 million, which is Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 12 To Feb. 18, 2015

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

Feb. 12 at 8:16 a.m. / Police charged a 13-year-old Los Alamos boy with the unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school property at 2102 Hawk Dr., and referred him to the juvenile probation officer.

Feb. 12 at 11:07 a.m. / A 46-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he is the victim of larceny on Eniwetok Drive. The estimated loss is less than $20,000.

Feb. 13 at 8:28 a.m. / Police charged Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Announces Changes To Cuba Ranger District Camping Areas

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest today announced administrative changes to three of the most popular camping areas on the Cuba Ranger District.

The changes will be implemented immediately:

Clear Creek and Rio De Las Vacas campgrounds are now available for reservations through the Reserve America reservation system. Visit the links above or call 1.877.444.6777 for availability. There will still be alternate camp sites available on a first-come, first-served “walk-in” basis.
Travel Management has been implemented in the Church Meadows dispersed

Outstanding Los Alamos Piano Students Featured In Sunday Recital

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Lenny Svyatsky, 10, wins the New Mexico State Honors Competition. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

Winners of recent state and local area piano contests will be presented in recital at 2 p.m., Sunday in Fuller Lodge. The concert is free to the public and showcases some of the finest young pianists in the Los Alamos community.

The solo performances will cover all musical style periods from J.S. Bach and G. F. Telemann of the Baroque; to Classic era composers Clementi, Diabelli, Kuhlau, Lynes and Beethoven; Frédéric Chopin, Edvard Grieg and Robert Schumann of the Romantic era; Impressionist Claude Read More

Hilltoppers Sweep District I Swimming Championships

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Hilltopper Max Reidys competes at the District 1 Championships Friday and Saturday. Photo by Doug Wedman

HILLTOPPER News:

The Los Alamos High School swimming teams captured both the girls’ and boys’ District 1 team titles at the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center Friday and Saturday.

The girls’ team scored 491 points to outpace St. Michael’s (356.5 points) and Farmington’s (307points).

Jessica Moore in the heat of competition. Photo by Doug Wedman

The boys’ team amassed 489 points, ahead of Piedra Vista’s (227points) and Farmington’s (226 points). St. Michael’s, whom the Read More

Every Woman Lawmaker Signs Domestic Violence Bill

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Rep. Kelly Fajardo

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Every female lawmaker in the New Mexico House of Representatives supported cracking down on domestic abuse as they recently signed Rep. Kelly Fajardo’s bill that allows police officers 24 hours to arrest a domestic violence offender without a warrant.

“This is an important step in improving our laws to further protect victims of violence and abuse,” Fajardo said. “It speaks volumes that every woman in the New Mexico House supports this legislation.”

Under current law, someone who commits domestic violence can flee the scene and an officer Read More

Aspen K-Kids Host Cookies And Conversation

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Adults and members of K-Kids enjoy Cookies and Conversation Feb. 9 at Aspen School. Photo by Don Casperson

KIWANIS News:

Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School have traditionally hosted Cookies and Conversation. However, on Feb. 9, Aspen Elementary School K-Kids (a Kiwanis group for elementary aged kids) got the chance to host the monthly event.

Participants sat with adult visitors, shared their views in response to questions, and then moved to meet the next person. The adult conversationalists included parents, Kiwanis members and even a representative from Bandelier National Read More

Talks Focus On Female/African American Pioneers

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Lecture Womens Clubs: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Cross-Rivenberg and Mrs. Coffin at Mrs. Boyle’s residence, Santa Fe, 1919, by Charles F. Coffin. Courtesy/Palace of the Governors Photo Archives

NMMH News:

History discussions, at times, seem fixated on one particular group – white males. During March, the New Mexico Museum of History is directing its focus to other key pioneers in New Mexico: women and African Americans.

At 6 p.m. March 6, the museum will host a Free First Friday Evening Talk titled, “New Mexico Women’s Clubs: Civic Pioneers.” As a women’s club movement swept the nation Read More

Free Tax Controversy Fair In Albuquerque

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

IRS News:

The University of New Mexico, School of Law and the International Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Advocate for New Mexico, are hosting a free income tax controversy fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 28 at 1117 Stanford Dr., N.E., in Albuquerque.

Third-year law students, supervised by licensed attorneys, will consult with low income taxpayers who have disputes with the IRS in any of five common areas: the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, Head of Household filing status and dependency claims or collection issues. Consultations will be available for taxpayers with Read More

Los Alamos Atomic Tumblers Compete In Winter Invite

February 19, 2015 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ashley Bustos takes gold in the all-around and on bars and beam. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos Atomic Tumblers traveled to Albuquerque to compete in the Winter Invite at Precision Gymnastics. Four hundred gymnasts representing 21 teams from New Mexico and Texas competed at the event.

Junior Olympic Competition

In the level four Junior Olympic competition, Kayli Lincoln represented Los Alamos in the younger age division taking fifth in the all-around with 35.05. She also took silver on vault with 8.70, and bronze on beam with 8.95.