Letter To The Editor: Concerns With County Financial Disclosure Forms And Public Access Procedures
The Feb. 3 issue of the Los Alamos Daily Post had a story (link), which caught my eye regarding the violation of the Code of Ethics in Hobbs as reported by State Auditor Tim Keller. Apparently, Hobbs public officials were not filing the required financial disclosures and perhaps more importantly, were not recusing themselves from voting on official business issues when their personal financial interests were involved.
Members of the County Council and the Board of Public Utilities here in Los Alamos are responsible for making decisions involving many millions Read More
Bill To Help Workers Care For Sick, Elderly Relatives Heads To Senate Floor
STATE News:
- Caregiver Leave Act Allows Employees to Use Already-Provided Sick Leave for Caregiving
Rep. Debbie Armstrong’s Caregiver Leave Act, HB 86, is headed to the Senate floor for a final vote after it passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, moving the widely supported bill, which would allow workers to also use sick leave that is already provided by their employers to cover absences for caregiving, one step closer to the governor’s desk.
“Too many New Mexicans are in the Sandwich Generation,” Armstrong said. “My kids are grown, but my 88-year-old mother lives with me. We need to Read More
Letter To The Editor: Proposal For Workable Firearms Transfer Background Check Law
By KHALIL SPENCER
Los Alamos
A couple of us have thought of a background check proposal that might accomplish most or all of what we really want but with far less acrimony. So here is an idea if this is to be revisited again and assuming for the moment that the present bills are not resurrected. I’ve stolen some ideas from a colleague (with thanks) but modified them with my own additions, so any rotten fruit should be thrown at me alone. Here would be the basis of the law.
1. It is of material and social benefit to society to verify that a person unknown to you is not a prohibited person before selling or transferring Read More
Mesa Public Library Project Postponed
Letter To The Editor: Response To North Mesa Stables Complaint
I have to completely agree with Joann Johnson (letter) about the objections made by Olga Chertkov (letter) regarding the North Mesa Stable area. I cannot help but think this is the ranting of someone who bought a house near the stables and now regrets it because they don’t like the smell.
The fact that Chertkov has demanded the stables be moved or closed down shows this person has one interest, and that is themselves. If Chertkov truly believed it was detrimental to the environment, why suggest it be moved as one of the options? In theory, the same impact to the environment Read More
County: Final Personnel Board Agenda Friday
Heinrich: GOP Healthcare Plan Disastrous As Expected
LAHS Key Club Elects Officers For Next Year
LAHS student Sydne Ashford is the newly elected Lieutenant Governor of the Sangre de Cristo Division of the Southwest District Key Club. Photo by Morris Pongratz
LAHS Key Club President-elect Miriam Wallstrom. Photo by Morris Pongratz
LAHS Key Club Vice President-elect Radhika Iyer. Photo by Morris Pongratz
KEY CLUB News:
The 75 members of the Los Alamos High School Key Club have elected their officers for the 2017-2018 school year.
The new officers include President-elect Miriam Wallstrom, Vice President-elect Radhika Iyer, Secretary-elect Sara Shiina, Co-Treasures-elect Zoe Hemez Read More
Udall Celebrates Sunshine Week By Advocating Open Government, Defending Free Press
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, will today mark Sunshine Week — a national initiative to educate the public on the importance of an open and transparent government — by advocating for transparency in our government, defending the critical role of the free press, and calling for campaign finance reform to shine a light on dark money in politics.
Starting at 10 a.m. ET, Udall will join Senate Democrats and experts at a press conference to call for increased government transparency and accountability in an age of “alternative facts.” Udall will give remarks Read More
Guided Hike With Jean Dewart This Sunday
Fifth Annual Women’s Mini Conference Saturday
SPIRITUALITY News:
“Ripples of Kindness” is the theme of the fifth annual countywide “Women2Women” mini-conference.
The mini-conference, which seeks to connect Los Alamos women with each other and with God, will take place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 18 at the Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr.
Roberta (Bertie) Sorenson
The morning of Christian fellowship, mutual encouragement, and spiritual strengthening is open to all women in the community. The event is free. Tea and finger foods will be served.
The church began sponsoring the countywide conference
Letter To The Editor: Significant Soil Contamination At Los Alamos Horse Stables
I have read the letter to the Los Alamos Daily Post from JoAnn Johnson, “North Mesa Stable Area Objections Are Much Ado About Nothing!”, and I see that she does not care at all about opinion of other citizens of Los Alamos, her ignorance looks like this:
… You should be happy to live next to my horse … She was there first … you have no choice … waste of time and resources … There will be no changes… .
Her argument that in the 1960’s the horse stables were considered free from contaminations holds no merit today, 50 years later. During the last 50 years the horse stables have Read More
AGU: Increase In Extreme Sea Levels Could Endanger European Coastal Communities
Toppers Triumph While Tigers Tumble
Community Internship Collaboration
The Los Alamos Hill Toppers Boys Baseball team played in their second home game of the season Monday against the Los Lunas Tigers. The game was filled with plenty of buzz and excitement. The Toppers learned from their last game and took advantage of the experience they gained.
The lineup was changed significantly to the Toppers game last week.The starting pitcher was Antonio Read More
Nationally Recognized Summer STEM Program Coming To Barranca Mesa Elementary Week Of June 19
EDUCATION News:
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Barranca Mesa the week of June 19. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity, and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. What makes this camp truly unique is that the curriculum is inspired by some of our nation’s most brilliant minds — the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
For students entering kindergarten through sixth Read More
New Teacher Evaluation System Passes Senate
STATE News:
SANTA FE – On a strongly bipartisan basis, the New Mexico Senate today passed legislation to develop a new system for evaluating teachers and principals that relies less heavily on students’ scores on controversial standardized tests. By a vote of 30-7, with both Democratic and Republican support, SB 34 was passed by the Senate.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Howie Morales of Silver City, also was amended to include language offered by Republican Sen. Craig Brandt from the historic Senate override earlier in the day of the Governor’s veto of teacher sick days legislation. Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum At Boards & Commissions Luncheon Thursday
COUNTY News:
A possible quorum notice has been published for the Boards and Commissions Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16.
No decisions will be voted on at this event. Read More
IRS: Payment Options For Those Who Owe
IRS News:
PHOENIX — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay taxes electronically. For those unable to pay on time, several quick and easy solutions are available.
This is the seventh in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. Taxpayers can use these tips to find solutions to common tax issues as the April 18 tax deadline approaches.
Taxpayers who owe taxes can now choose among several quick and easy electronic payment options, including the following:
- Electronic Funds Withdrawal allows taxpayers to e-file and pay from their bank