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Santa Fe Cardiologist Pleads Guilty To Federal Health Care Fraud Charge

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 9:37 pm
FBI News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Roy G. Heilbron, 53, a cardiologist practicing in Santa Fe, pleaded guilty Feb. 17 in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to a health care fraud charge, announced U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez and Special Agent in Charge Terry Wade of the FBI’s Albuquerque Division.
 
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Heilbron will be sentenced to two years in federal prison followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court.
 
Heilbron was charged with health care fraud and wire fraud charges in a 24-count indictment that was filed
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Local GOP Features Paul Gessing On Public Policies Of Climate Change … UNM-LA Building 5 Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 7:02 pm

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos invites all Republicans to attend its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday in the Jeannette Wallace Hall (Building 5) at UNM-LA.

Light refreshments will be served followed by a presentation by Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation on the public policies of Climate Change.

“Please join us for what is sure to be an informative evening,” RPLA Chair James Robinson said. Read More

Join March For Science At State Capitol April 22

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 6:47 pm

MARCH FOR SCIENCE News:

The March for Science champions science as a pillar for the advancement of human knowledge, progress, and prosperity. They unite April 22, Earth Day, as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for the freedom of science in the interest of the common good, and for political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest.

“The March for Science is a celebration of science, and of public engagement with science, but it’s not only about scientists,” says march organizer Daniel Larremore. “It’s about the role that science plays in each of our Read More

Local Federated Republican Women Meet March 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 5:55 pm

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women are hosting their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9 in the upstairs meeting room at SMITH’s Marketplace.

The public part of the meeting begin at 7 p.m. with a presentation by LAMC CFO Steve Winegeart. Snacks will be provided.

A brief members meeting follows the presentation.

For further information, contact Donna MacDonald 505.662.4001. Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos Community For Extraordinary Kindness

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 5:39 pm

By IDA S. PACHECO and Family

Thank you Los Alamos community for your kind and encouraging words, beautiful flowers, lovely cards, thoughts, prayers and Masses.

All that you shared to console our hearts in the loss of Raymond David Pacheco, have comforted and sustained us.

Thank you most sincerely for your generous support and sympathy. Read More

Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Perla Batalla Performs At NHCC March 11

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 5:38 pm
Perla Batalla. Courtesy photo
 
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― As part of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Festival Chispa and signature Latin Diva Series, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla will perform at 7:30 p.m., March 11 at the Center in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
 
Tickets are $12, $17, and $22, with a $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members, and are available from the NHCC Box Office, at 505.724.4771, or at www.nhccnm.org.
 
Formerly a Leonard Cohen back-up singer,
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Republican Party Of New Mexico Responds To President Trump’s First Address To Joint Session Of Congress

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 5:01 pm

POLITICAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of the United States Congress:

“Last night, President Donald Trump laid out to the American people and their representatives in Congress a thoughtful, bold legislative vision that should transcend partisanship,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Spokesman Tucker Keene.

“In his first 40 days, President Trump has already delivered on many of his biggest campaign promises, from bringing jobs back to our country, Read More

Udall, Heinrich And Luján Statements On President Trump’s First Address To Joint Session of Congress

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 4:53 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

POLITICAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján issued the following statements on President Donald Trump’s Tuesday evening address to a joint session of Congress:

Sen. Udall: “Over the last few months, I’ve heard from an unprecedented number of New Mexicans. Overwhelmingly, they are telling me that they feel unsettled and fearful about the direction President Trump wants to take this country. New Mexicans and many Americans are disturbed by his divisive rhetoric about building a border Read More

House Passes Oil & Gas Stabilization Reserve Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 1, 2017 - 4:14 pm

This chart, prepared by the Legislative Finance Committee, shows the oil and gas revenue that would have been saved under this plan going back to 1986 had this rainy day fund been in place. Courtesy image  

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal Tuesday night to establish a “rainy day” fund for surplus oil and gas revenue.

House Bill 191, sponsored by Rep. Larry Larrañaga (R-Bernalillo), would create an oil and gas stabilization reserve to save excess oil and gas revenues during boom years to cover revenue shortfalls during Read More

Heinrich, Heller Introduce Legislation To Safeguard Jewish And Other Faith-Based Community Centers

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:41 pm
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Dean Heller (R-N.V.) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security provides state and local law enforcement with adequate resources to protect faith-based community centers across the United States.
 
The Senators have been deeply concerned with the significant number of bomb threats facing Jewish Community Centers (JCC). In three weeks alone, JCC’s saw 63 bomb threats, forcing the evacuations of hundreds across the country
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CVNM: Community Solar Gardens Act Puts Community In Charge Of Energy Choices

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:36 pm
CVNM News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE―The Community Solar Gardens Act (HB 338, Roybal Caballero) passed in the House State Government, Indian and Veterans Affairs Committee in the New Mexico Legislature Tuesday on a 5-4 vote.
 
In response, Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund (CVNMEF) program Juntos: Our Air, Our Water community leaders released the following statements:
 
“Where I live there are many people with asthma. Solar energy would help reduce air pollution and improve the health of families in my neighborhood,” said Victor Nevarez, Juntos Westgate
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Griggs: Dateline – City Of Chihuahua

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:33 pm
Zorba the Greek. Courtesy/bibliocity.blogspot.com
 
By DAVID GRIGGS
Foreign Correspondent
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
Heading south from the border towns of El Paso/Ciudad Juarez, the comfortable Mexican bus navigates the eight-hour ride to the City of Chihuahua. Although I did not see any of the little dogs, which are named after the city, I did have a wonderful time exploring the sights and museums and food.
 
Casa Chihuahua
 
One of my first stops was Casa Chihuahua, the former Federal Palace and now a museum. It is located at the head of Libertad, a street that has been turned
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House Committee Approves ‘Right To Try’ Legislation

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:23 pm
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The House Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved House Bill 228, known as the “Right to Try Act.” 
 
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Grant, Hidalgo and Sierra). It had been amended by a previous committee to include aspects of House Bill 263, a similar Right to Try bill sponsored by Rep. Jane Powdrell-Culbert (R-Sandoval).
 
The Right to Try Act would establish a process through which terminally ill patients could access new medications that have not yet been fully approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). The bill
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Parenting Expert Returns To UNM-LA March 18

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:21 pm
 
UNM-LA News:
 
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) and UNM-Los Alamos are pleased to announce that Barbara Coloroso will lead the next Parenting University workshop on Saturday, March 18 at the UNM-LA campus.
 
In this free workshop, Coloroso will speak about bullying and offer practical advice for breaking its cycle of violence and raising kids that treat others with dignity and respect. Participants will learn about the characteristics of bullying, techniques for teaching kids how to deal with bullies, how to hold bullies accountable, and
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Sipapu Picks Up 7″ Of Fresh Snow

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:19 pm
Sipapu. Photo by John Paul Bradley
 

Sipapu. Photo by John Paul Bradley

 

SKI News: 
 
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort received 7 inches of fresh snow overnight Monday. The mid-mountain base is 42”.
 
Every day, kids 6 and younger, 4th graders, 5th graders and guests ages 40, 60 or 70 years and better ski free. 
 
Upcoming Events at Sipapu:

Parents Ski Free Week, Feb. 27-March 4
Hawaiian Days, March 4-5
14th Annual Cardboard Derby, March 11
13th Annual Pond Skimming Contest, March 18
Yeti Club: A Ski and Ride Club, March Read More

Committee Passes Increased Transparency Resolution

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:15 pm
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― The House Rules and Order of Business Committee unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that would make committee amendments to bills available online and incorporated into the original bill text.
 
House Resolution 3, sponsored by Representative Nate Gentry (R-Albuquerque), states that upon adoption of a committee report recommending an amendment to a bill, memorial, or resolution, the chief clerk will post on the legislative website a document with the amendment incorporated into the text. The document will make clear which text is original and which
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St. Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Church Gathering Sunday

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:13 pm
Fr. Theophan Mackey says a prayer inside Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church on Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
The Orthodox Christian faithful of New Mexico is gathering Sunday, March 5, in Los Alamos at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church on Trinity Drive for Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers.
 
Clergy and parishes from at least three churches in Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be attending this gathering.
 
“The Sunday of Orthodoxy, or the Triumph of Orthodoxy, is the first Sunday in Great Lent, when we commemorate the Seventh Ecumenical
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Community Resiliency Committee Meets March 13

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 1, 2017 - 3:02 pm
COUNTY News:
 
The Community Resiliency Committee meets 10-11 a.m., March 13, at the Los Alamos Teen Center.
 
Their motto is, “Well-being Through Awareness,” with a goal of highlighting issues and resources in and around the community.
 
To get a free newsletter or additional information, call 505.470.0841.
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