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Daily Postcard: Fox Explores Local Neighborhood

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 12, 2017 - 12:59 pm

Daily Postcard: A fox is spotted early Saturday morning exploring the neighborhood around 37th Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More

House Passes Memorial To Protect Chaco Canyon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 12, 2017 - 5:31 am

Kin Bineola is an Ancestral Puebloan great house and archeological site 12 miles from Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Courtedy/NPS

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Tonight, House Memorial 70, the Protection of Chaco Canyon Landscape, sponsored by Rep. Derrick Lente (D-Sandia Pueblo), passed the New Mexico House of Representatives in a 31-28 party-line vote.

HM 70 requests that the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) respect their established relationship with tribal entities by consulting with tribes on any hydraulic fracking operations around Read More

Daylight Savings Time Begins 2 a.m. Sunday!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 11:10 pm

COMMUNITY News:

Remember to spring your clocks forward an hour tonight. Daylight savings time begins at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 12.

Many smartphones, computers, tablets and other digital devices will change the time automatically for you, but it’s a good idea to change your regular clocks before you go to bed. Read More

Letter To The Editor: What’s Next For The Sheriff?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 11:05 pm

By DAVID NORTH

Los Alamos

A brief lull between elections is a fine time to reflect on recent results. Particularly the fate of the Sheriff.

First the Los Alamos County Council arrogated most of the Sheriff’s duties to the police department. Then five councilors put on a full-court press to eliminate the office entirely, narrowly losing their political gamble.

The result? A Sheriff with only a single official duty and a council that likely wishes the whole thing would just go away.

Not likely.

The Sheriff was recently back in the news advocating changes

Second Grade GATE Students Transform Class Into Ancient Egypt

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 9:04 pm

Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus chats with students at the museum March 3 at Baranca. Courtesy/LAPS

Parents, students from other classrooms, Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus and Board Member Andrea Cunningham visit the museum. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

“I always use project based learning in my class,” explained Ms. Shipley, the GATE teacher at Barranca Elementary School.

So, when her second-grade students wanted to learn about Ancient Egypt, they didn’t open a textbook. Instead they transformed the classroom into a museum.

They needed artifacts and they needed to be able to answer Read More

Co+op’s Six Year Birthday Bash Underway Until 3 p.m.!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 8:45 pm

The Los Alamos Co+op Market at 95 Entrada Dr. is celebrating its 6th Anniversary until 3 p.m. today by showcasing its Community Partners and Vendors. The entire community is invited to celebrate and enjoy interactive booths by a variety of nonprofit organizations including PEEC, LA Animal Shelter, Bathtub Row Brewing Coop, Los Alamos County Recycling and Delancy Street Shelter. Photo by Greg Kendall

Seven Co+op vendors are on hand to offer free product samples and to show appreciation to its customers, the Co+op is providing free chair massages. Photo by Greg Kendall

Sample foods, free chair Read More

Local Police Corporal Files Claim Against Commander

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 6:22 pm

Los Alamos Police Cpl. Jack Casias files Tort Claim against commander and LAPD. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.xom

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Officer Files Claim; Police Union Issues List of Grievances

Los Alamos Police Cpl. Jack Casias has filed a Tort Claim against Cmdr. Preston Ballew and the Los Alamos Police Department.

According to the Tort Claim, obtained Friday by the Los Alamos Daily Post, Casias asserts that Ballew intentionally battered him during an Oct. 7, 2016 meeting of several officers at the LAPD.

The claim, filed Nov. 14, 2016 in the Los Alamos County Read More

Bill To Rein In Predatory Loan Practices Clears Hurdle

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 6:15 pm

Rep. Patty Lundstrom

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Rep. Patty Lundstrom’s (D-Gallup) bill to rein in predatory loan practices has passed the House Judiciary Committee by a 9-1 vote.

HB 347 would limit the fees and charges financial institutions add to installment loans, also known as payday loans, and implement financial literacy programs in the state.

“We need to make sure the consumer financial market works for everyday New Mexicans, not just the well-connected,” said Representative Patty Lundstrom (D-Gallup). “New Mexicans deserve access to

Registration: Los Alamos Dog Obedience March 13-27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 6:10 pm

Registration opens Monday for the next session of dog training classes. Courtesy/LADOC

LADOC News:

Registration for the next session of dog training classes offered by the Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club (LADOC) opens Monday, March 13 and runs through March 27.

LADOC has been serving Los Alamos Dog Owners since 1952, LADOC trainers and competitors are up to date on the latest training techniques and have helped pet owners and competitors train thousands of Los Alamos dogs over the past 64 years.

Course offerings this session include Basic Manners, Puppy Kindergarten, Agility and Canine Read More

Meet New Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Resource Advocates

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2017 - 3:58 pm

JJAB Resource Advocates from left, Cindy Koehler, William High Eagle Sandoval, Katy Fellows, Caron Inglis and Santina Shije. Courtesy photo

JJAB News:

The Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) recently hired three new Resource Advocates. Caron Inglis joins William High Eagle Sandoval and Santina Shije as a Youth Resource Advocate (YRA). Cindy Koehler and Katy Fellows are new Family Resource Advocates (FRAs).

The Resource Advocates provide wraparound case management services to youth and their families who live or attend school in Los Alamos County. YRAs work with Read More

Luján Introduces Two Measures Designed To Increase Transparency In Political Advertising

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:47 pm

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), introduced two pieces of legislation March 8 to increase transparency and openness in the political system by making it easier to determine exactly who is sponsoring and paying for political ads.

Luján’s bills make it easier to determine who is funding anonymous political ads and require that information filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about those ads be more available and accessible to the public.

“Since the Citizens United decision

On The Job In Los Alamos: Postal Worker John Duran

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on March 11, 2017 - 2:43 pm

John Duran of the Los Alamos Post Office delivers mail Friday afternoon around downtown Los Alamos including the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters on Central Avenue. Duran has worked for the Los Alamos Post Office for 14 years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: Veto Override Of HB241 Hurts

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:42 pm

By CHARLES BOWYER

NEW-NM Executive Director

Gov. Susana Martinez doesn’t think teachers are human, too, since she vetoed HB 241 introduced by Republican legislators.

The veto is inhumane – hurting both students and educators. House Bill 241 recognizes that teachers might occasionally need to take sick leave.

Fortunately the majority in both the House (only three votes against) and Senate (unanimously in favor) do believe teachers are human, too.

Educators statewide urge the House and the Senate to override the Governor’s

Los Alamos Historical Society Hosts ‘Visual Peace: War Transformed’ At Fuller Lodge 5:30 p.m. Tuesday

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on March 11, 2017 - 2:29 pm

Courtesy Image

HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

As part of the Los Alamos Historical Society’s annual lecture series on the theme Multiple Perspectives on the Atomic Bomb, the Los Alamos Historical Society invites the community for Visual Peace: War Transformed, a special cross-cultural evening of art, film and dialogue. The event is Tuesday in Fuller Lodge.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be an exhibit and reception for Artists Masaru Tanaka, a photographer born in Hiroshima, and Betsie Miller-Kusz, a painter born in Los Alamos. Tanaka and Miller-Kusz have collaborated Read More

FBI: Armed Man Robs Albuquerque Bank, Flees Crime Scene In Dodge Durango SUV

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:25 pm

FBI News:

An armed man robbed a northeast Albuquerque bank Tuesday, March 7, and fled in a white Dodge Durango SUV after switching getaway vehicles.

The suspect is described as a bald, stocky Hispanic male in his 30s and approximately 6′ tall. He wore a black bandana over his face, a black baseball cap, a blue T-shirt with a white long-sleeve shirt underneath and black jeans.

The suspect entered BBVA Compass Bank, 1201 San Pedro Dr., NE, at approximately 11:24 a.m. Tuesday. Witnesses said he displayed a silver or gray handgun and demanded money from a teller.

The

Fisherman Bill Orr Teaches Two-Day Fly Tying Class

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:19 pm

Each participant in the upcoming fly tying class receives a copy of Fly Patterns of Northern New Mexico. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is working with fisherman Bill Orr, who co-authored the book Fly Patterns of Northern New Mexico, to offer another two-day fly tying class, 1:30-3:30 p.m., March 19 and 26.

Participants will create their own ties designed for local fishing and receive a free copy of Orr’s book. All experience levels are welcome, even those who think they are all thumbs.

In this

IRS: Protect Personal, Financial, Tax Information

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:11 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to be cautious and protect personal, financial and tax information, particularly at tax time.

This is the sixth in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide, designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues. This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 18.

The IRS urges taxpayers to be safe online and reminds them to take steps to help protect personal information and guard against identity theft. This is true all year long, but particularly at tax time, when taxpayers

Udall Votes Against Friedman For Ambassador To Israel

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:08 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― March 9, in the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted against confirming David Friedman for ambassador to Israel.

Udall cited Friedman’s litany of well-documented, extreme, and inflammatory positions and statements maligning members of the Senate, the Obama administration, other public officials, and prominent Jewish organizations.

The Committee advanced Mr. Friedman’s nomination by a narrow 12 to 9 margin, and

Solar Panels On State Buildings Passes Committee

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:06 pm

HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:

SANTA FE ― An important committee of the New Mexico House of Representatives March 9 voted on a bipartisan basis to advance Senate Bill 227, a bill requiring state government to install solar energy panels on its 750 buildings, so long as it would provide a net savings on utility costs and not require any upfront costs.

Sen. Jeff Steinborn of Las Cruces, the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation will give taxpayers and the State potentially huge potential savings on electric and energy costs.

The bill now moves to the

Sipapu Offers Events And Extra Hour Of Skiing

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 11, 2017 - 2:04 pm

Courtesy photo

SKI News:

VADITO ― Sipapu Ski Resort officials announced that operating hours will change with Sunday’s Daylight Saving Time, providing skiers with an extra hour on the slopes.

Sunday, March 12 through Saturday, March 18, lifts will turn 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Sunday, March 19 through Sunday, March 26, Sipapu will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Sipapu will then be open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekends only, April 1 and 2 and April 8 and 9. For the latest conditions, visit Sipapu’s snow report.

Springtime