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
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
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
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
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
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
Letter To The Editor: Don’t Like It … Then Leave It!
House Committee Passes Memorial To Help Prevent Animal Abuse And Family Violence
STATE News:
‘Toppers Win Three District Titles, Advance To State
Letter To The Editor: The Last Thing The World Needs Is A Stronger And Greater USA
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
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
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Wednesday
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.
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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