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Local GOP Meets At UNM-LA Thursday

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos invites all republicans to attend its monthly meeting this Thursday at the Jeannette Wallace Hall (Building 5) at UNM-LA.

The meeting starts at 6 p.m. with light refreshments followed by a presentation by Dr. Lisa Shin on her experience at the Republican National Convention and the Presidential Inauguration. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Don’t Give Up Constitutional Rights For Promise Of Security

By JAMES FOLEY
Los Alamos

I am a little frustrated with politicians that believe our constitutional rights are worth giving up for the promise of security. There are too many of these laws that require you to give up your rights to be safer.

The reality is if you buy into to what they are selling, you lose your rights for little or no improvement in security. Politicians and lobbyists try to convince you that there is a big problem and they have the answer. They are using fear to get you to do something they want you to do. They will try to convince you that the new law is common sense and required to stop the Read More

DNCU Donates $5,000 To ShelterNow! Project

Del Norte Credit Union staff present $5,000 to the ShelterNow! group. Holding the big check is DNCU VP of Marketing Kim Currie, left, and Executive Director Melynn Schuyler of ¡YouthWorks!, right. Courtesy/DNCU

DNCU News: 

SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce a contribution of $5,000 to ¡YouthWorks! for its ShelterNow! project to house homeless young people.

DNCU was inspired to meet a challenge grant provided by the Kind World Foundation to the project.

“We are excited to be able to contribute to Read More

Valentine’s Day Contest Winner Announced

Sonja Salzman and her husband Dave Keller. Courtesy photo
 
Sonja Salzman is the winner of the Los Alamos Daily Post Valentine’s Day Story Contest. She wrote about her friend Kara who received a devastating blow one Valentine’s Day and a miracle on another Valentine’s Day. Salzman will receive a dinner for two at the Blue Window Bistro in downtown Los Alamos and a bouquet of flowers. Here is her story:
 
A Forever Family
 
By SONJA SALZMAN
Los Alamos
 
It all ended on Valentines Day.
 
Kara had been dating Richard for over three years, and that night they
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Daily Postcard: Full Moon Rising Over Sangres

Daily Postcard: A full moon rises above the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as seen Friday night from Anderson Overlook in Los Alamos. Photo Lynn Wysocki-Smith

Photo Lynn Wysocki-Smith

Photo Lynn Wysocki-Smith Read More

Attorney General Balderas: Protect New Mexico Kids By Banning Conversion Therapy

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:

SANTA FE — Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee that convened this afternoon, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced his support for SB 121, legislation that would ban the practice of “conversion therapy” for minors in New Mexico.

The so-called “therapy” involves the systematic shaming and humiliation of gender non-conforming children in order to instill self-hatred. This discredited practice is not based on medical science–it is based on prejudice. It has been rejected by the Read More

DEA Removes Marijuana Misinformation

DEA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of public pressure, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has removed factually inaccurate information from its website.
 
The change comes after Americans for Safe Access, a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring safe and legal access to medical cannabis for therapeutic use and research, filed a legal request with the Department of Justice last year demanding that the DEA immediately update and remove factually inaccurate information about cannabis from their website and materials.
 
Americans for Safe
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Los Alamos Residents Support Cancer Foundation

Los Alamos residents attend Saturday night’s Cancer Foundation of New Mexico’s 12 Annual Sweetheart Auction at the Convention Center in Santa Fe, from left, Liz Cavasos of New Mexico Bank & Trust, DonTaylor of Don Taylor Photography, Mary Beth Maassen of Los Alamos Medical Center, Scott Wallace and Lisa Wallace of LAMC, Jim Streits of Los Alamos Public Schools, Kristy Ortega of United Way, Jacque Carroll of LAMC and Chris Ortega of ReMax of Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Santa Fe Mayor Javier M. Gonzales. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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GOP Women Meet At Roundhouse Friday

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) will be having a day out this Friday, Feb. 17.

They will join the NMFRW at the Roundhouse followed by lunch and a tour of the New Mexico Supreme Court Building.

Anyone interested should send an email to losalamosfrw@gmail.com, for more information. Read More

House Committee Passes Memorial To Help Prevent Animal Abuse And Family Violence

Rep. Jim Dines

STATE News:

 
SANTA FE The House Health and Human Services Committee has unanimously approved House Joint Memorial 6 sponsored by Rep. Jim Dines (R-Bernalillo).
 
The memorial requests that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) consider training their providers on the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence.
 
“Research clearly shows that animal abuse is an important indicator of other abuse that may be occurring in a home,” Dines said. “This memorial encourages CYFD and DPS to consider
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‘Toppers Win Three District Titles, Advance To State

 
Devin Atencio throws his opponent from Capital over his shoulder in his match in the District Tournament at Del Norte High School. Atencio wrestles in the 106 pound weight class. He did not win his match. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​
 
Trevor Brown makes quick work in beating his opponent from Capitol. Brown went on to win a District Championship in the 145 pound weight class. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com​
 
 ​​Coach James Hatt offers encouragement to Lewis Harvey in his match against a tough component from Del Norte in the 138 pound weight class.
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Letter To The Editor: The Last Thing The World Needs Is A Stronger And Greater USA

By Dr. DOUGLAS T. REILLY
Los Alamos
 
President Trump’s inaugural address advocated a stronger and greater USA. He used the word America; I remember an Argentine friend who long ago reminded me that everyone from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Ushuaia at the southern tip of South American IS AMERICAN.
 
The last thing the world needs is a stronger and greater USA. We are already strong and great. Most of us know Lord Acton’s quote, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Many countries consider the USA the most dangerous country in the world.
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Snowy Scenes From Overnight Storm In Los Alamos

Fuller lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Fuller lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

View of Jemez Mountains from Canyon Road. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

View of Los Alamos from Quemazon community. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Ashley Pond. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Senate Passes Bipartisan Medical Canabis Reform

STATE News:

SANTA FE – With solid bipartisan support, the Senate today passed by a vote of 29-11 legislation that strongly reforms New Mexico’s medical cannabis laws for the first time in 10 years. 

The bill was sponsored by Sen. Cisco McSorley (D-16-Bernalillo), who also was the sponsor of the original medical cannabis law in New Mexico. Last-minute changes to SB 177 were made on the Senate floor including requiring that veterans be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition to enroll in the program, like any other patient or applicant, and mandating that patient renewals occur annually, Read More

Mountain Students Help Build Eagle Scout Project

Boy Scout Troop 71 and Cub Scout Pack 27 helped William Jean build this GaGa Arena for his Eagle Scout Project. Courtesy photo

Eagle Scout candidate William Jean got help building a GaGa Arena for his Eagle Scout Project from Boy Scout Troop 71 and Cub Scout Pack 27. Courtesy photo

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Eagle Scout candidate William Jean wanted to give older students at Mountain Elementary School something fun to do on their playground, which would also help build physical fitness. Jean has been helping with a group of Cub Scouts from Pack 27 for Read More

Los Alamos Nature Center Open Valentine’s Day And President’s Day

Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
This month is a great time to fall in love with nature or just rekindle this relationship, and the Los Alamos Nature Center can help.
 
The nature center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Valentine’s Day, a great day to visit the animals or use the Los Alamos Trails App to find a good Valentine’s Day hike.
 
The nature center also will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. President’s Day. See the winter wildlife in the observation room, watch the trout, peruse the gift shop, or build great memories with your family
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Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Wednesday

JJAB News:
 
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
 
Victoria Mahand, M.S.W., National Training Specialist with One Circle Foundation will provide an overview of Los Alamos Girls Circle Training
 
The public is welcome to attend.
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FBI: Romance Scams

Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

  • Online Imposters Break Hearts and Bank Accounts

They met online. He said he was a friend of a friend. The woman, in her 50s and struggling in her marriage, was happy to find someone to chat with. “He was saying all the right things,” she remembered. “He was interested in me. He was interested in getting to know me better. He was very positive, and I felt like there was a real connection there.”

That connection would end up costing the woman $2 million and an untold amount of heartache after the man she fell in love with—whom she never met in person—took her for every cent she had.

It’s

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Santa Fe National Forest Seeks Site Stewards

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest is looking for new site stewards. Site stewards work in assigned areas to monitor archaeological and historical sites for evidence of deterioration due to natural causes or vandalism. 

Steward responsibilities include visits to sites on a regular assigned basis (usually once a month, weather and roads permitting), to report damage or significant changes. This is a great way to get outdoors and become more familiar with the forest’s cultural resources. The next formal training is a full-day session Saturday, April Read More

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