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Daily Postcard: Snow Angel Marks Trail

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2017 - 1:49 pm

Daily Postcard: A snow angel is discovered marking the trial in the Jemez. Photo by Jennifer Bartram Read More

Letter To The Editor: That Gut-Wrenching Pain…

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2017 - 4:32 am

By Bob Fuselier

Los Alamos

Have you felt that painful,tightening, gut-wrenching feeling when you hear someone state something that infringes upon your rights or beliefs?

Good, that means you’re human. The feeling comes from an emotional system that helps us survive.

Have you allowed that feeling to develop into anger toward the one expressing the statement?

That’s not good. It’s true that anger is part of our humanity, but it comes from the lowest and most ancient parts of our brain, one we share with lizards.

Have you taken an oppositional stance of the idea or policy that was stated?

That’s good. Read More

Golf Course Water Main Break To Be Repaired Monday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2017 - 4:12 am

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities reports this evening that repairs to the water main break discovered Friday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be delayed until Monday, Feb. 6.

DPU made the call Friday evening when safety became a concern. The water main proved to be deeper in the ground than anticipated and additional safety equipment needed to prevent unstable soil from collapsing on crews would be needed.

DPU was able to secure this equipment for Monday. Rather than shut water service off to 1,600 customers on North and Barranca Mesas over the weekend, Read More

Students Address Strengths; Challenges In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:46 pm

Courtney FiztGerald instructs with Wyatt Saeger, Jun Kim and Ruby Selvage during Saturday’s RAPS retreat. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Eight Los Alamos High School students participated last Saturday in RAPS (Risk and Resiliency Assessment Project for Students), a training designed to develop leadership, teamwork and advocacy skills, and empower youth to make a difference in their community.

RAPS teaches youth to critically evaluate and understand data from the Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS), acknowledging the strengths and protective factors that are present in the Read More

Hall: LAPS School Board – Looking Ahead

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:44 pm

LAPS Board: Why I Am Running For Re-election – Looking Ahead

By JIM HALL

LAPS Board President

Editor’s note: this is the final column in a three-part series.

This is the final articleon why I am running for re-election to the LAPS Board. My first article provided basic information about LAPS as an institution, the Board, and some major accomplishments of the Board and administration (https://ladailypost.comcontent/laps-board-why-i-am-running-re-election). The second article focused on current issues facing LAPS(https://ladailypost.comcontent/hall-why-i-am-running-re-election).This Read More

Legislation Aimed At Creating Jobs Through Industrial Hemp Research Passes Second Committee

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:06 pm

NMS News:

SANTA FE ― Jan. 30, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 6, the Industrial Hemp Research Act, sponsored by Sen. Cisco McSorley.

The legislation lays the foundation for the production of industrial hemp which would stimulate both the agricultural and manufacturing industries.

“Opening up our markets to industrial hemp production is a no-brainer,” McSorley said. “Few places have the competitive advantage that New Mexico does when it comes to producing this low water cash crop that has the potential to create jobs while opening

McQuiston: Proactive Steps To Help Simplify A Property Claim

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:05 pm

By ALLEN MCQUISTON

The Jemez Agency

No one likes to experience home damage – it can be traumatic and costly, and it can even disrupt your entire life. But, when you do, isn’t it nice to know you have home insurance to help with the covered expenses and repairs.

Now, when it comes to taking advantage of your insurance benefits and filing a home insurance claim, are there certain things you can do to help things go more smoothly? There certainly are. Here are my five suggested dos and don’ts for filing a homeowners insurance claim:

Do call your insurance agent or insurance carrier

Carnaval 2017 At NHCC Feb. 24-25

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:04 pm

NHCC News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― During Carnaval 2017, the National Hispanic Cultural Center and Frank Leto Musical Ventures will turn the Albuquerque Journal Theatre into the set of a television dance show, where the Odara Dance Ensemble and the band PANdemonium will take you on a journey through the Carnaval traditions of Cuba, Trinidad, Brazil, and New Orleans, in addition to providing a space to dance and opportunities to win prizes.

The show, a dazzling spectacle of vibrant dance, engaging music, and beautiful costumes, starts at 7:30

Outfitter/Guide Applications For SFNF Special Use Permits Due Feb. 15

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:02 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Commercial guides and outfitters seeking 2017 special use permits to operate on Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) lands must submit proposals by Feb. 15, 2017, for priority processing.

A special use authorization or permit is required when any use or activity on National Forest System lands charges an entry or participation fee and/or where the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service, regardless of whether it produces a profit.

Examples of activities requiring a special use authorization include hunting, hiking,

Los Alamos Genealogical Association Meets Feb. 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:02 pm

LAGA News:

The Los Alamos Genealogical Association meets at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb 9, at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.

The presentation will be given by Ron Smith and it is entitled “Understanding Genealogical DNA Test Results and One User’s Experience with the Different Tests.”

The traditional no-host social dinner will start at 5:30 p.m., that evening at China Moon Restaurant.

Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society Opens Registration For 2017 Student Research Showcase

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 12:00 pm

SIGMAXI News:

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. ― Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society invites high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to compete in its 2017 Student Research Showcase.

This unique opportunity helps students develop science communication skills. These skills help researchers share the value of their work with the public, supervisors, and organizations that can provide funding or social support for a project.

The Student Research Showcase is an online competition that is open to most research disciplines and to students

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Rick Perry For Secretary Of Energy

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:57 am

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) voted against the confirmation of the former governor of Texas Rick Perry, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Department of Energy Secretary.

Heinrich made the following statement:

“Since the Trump Administration took office, we have seen executive order after executive order that ignores the will of the American people. While Governor Perry walked back

How The Hen House Turns: More About Horses

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:53 am

By CARY NEEPER

Formerly of Los Alamos

I’ve never known a horse well. That’s why I was intrigued by Margit H. Zeitler-Feicht’s book Horse Behavior Explained.

She goes into great detail about all their physical and emotional needs and how they can be served, as noted in an October article here. Parelli.com’s “Natural Horsemanship,” summarized so generously for me by my dear friend Christen Howell, takes a different approach. It adds a sensitive personality dimension to approaching and training horses.

Los Alamos Community Health Council’s Community Resiliency Committee February Calendar

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:50 am

New Mexico GOP On Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:44 am

RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Republican Party of New Mexico released the following statement Wednesday on President Donald J. Trump’s choice to nominate Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill Antonin Scalia’s seat on the Supreme Court:

“Aside from bringing some much-needed geographic diversity to the court, Judge Gorsuch is exceptionally well-qualified and we welcome his thoughtful, reasoned approach to the law on the Supreme Court once he is confirmed,” spokesman Tucker Keene said. “Gorsuch’s independent spirit, strong credentials and

SFCC Hosts Mathematics Festival Feb. 24

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:39 am

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College is partnering with STEM Santa Fe and Math Circles Collaborative of New Mexico to host New Mexico’s first Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF) 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, in the Jemez Room at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave.

One hundred and fifty seventh and eighth graders from around the state will explore the joy and power of mathematics through games, puzzles and activities not typically seen in the classroom. This lively, engaging math festival builds on ten years

Obituary: George Maximillion Sarwinski Jan. 26, 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:32 am

GEORGE MAXIMILLION SARWINSKI Jan. 26, 2017

George Maximillion Sarwinski (spelled with “SKI” because no Polack can spell toboggan) passed away on January 26th, 2017 in Los Alamos, New Mexico at the young age of 90.

George was preceded in death by his parents, John and Veronica Sarwinski; siblings Ann Murphy, Sophie Sarwinski, Al Sarwinski, Veronica Williamson, Thaddeus Sarwinski, Ruth Ritmeyer, Irene Krakovsky, Frances Hughes, Stanley Sarwinski, Pauline Sarwinski and his grandson, Bobby Chi. George is survived by his wife Linnea of 64 years, children, Greg (Georgia), Anna (Tom), Lisa Read More

Fancy Fiddle Fundraiser For LAPS Orchestra Feb. 18

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:17 am

Fancy Fiddle Auction Feb. 18 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

Dozens of fancifully decorated string instruments will be auctioned at a special event at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 in Fuller Lodge.

The Fancy Fiddle Auction, a benefit for the orchestra program in the Los Alamos Public Schools, is the brainchild of a group of volunteers and artists who wanted to save the instruments from being destroyed.

All the instruments were owned by the Los Alamos Public Schools and had been loaned or rented to students in decades past. They were

California Guitar Trio & Montreal Guitar Trio Feb. 12

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:03 am

MUSIC News:

SANTA FE — The Lensic presents the California Guitar Trio and the Montreal Guitar Trio, together on stage at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12.

The California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio fuse more than 40 years of combined performing experience into a phenomenal six-by-six-string ensemble. California Guitar Trio’s steel-stringed guitars blend beautifully with Montreal Guitar Trio’s nylon-stringed guitars as each trio chases the other through original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz, and classical music.

LANL: Two Regional Businesses Receive Native American Venture Acceleration Fund Awards

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 4, 2017 - 11:01 am

Phoebe Suina, owner of High Water Mark, LLC. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Two Northern New Mexico Native American-owned and -operated businesses received $30,000 in grants through a Native American Venture Acceleration Fund created by Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) and the Regional Development Corporation (RDC).

“These investments create jobs for pueblo-owned businesses and help strengthen the area’s economy,” LANL Community Partnerships Director Kathy Keith said.

To date, more than $280,000 has been invested in the northern area regional economy