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Sen. Heinrich, Rep. Lujan Grisham, ABQ Mayoral Candidates To Headline ProgressNow Progressive Summit This Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 5:39 pm

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― More than 300 elected officials, community organization leaders and progressive activists will convene Saturday at the New Mexico Progressive Action Summit for New Mexico’s largest day of political action.

The one day event, hosted by ProgressNow New Mexico, pairs elected officials and community members/voters to develop policies and bills to be introduced at the legislature and in local governments statewide.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich will provide the opening keynote address. Other headline events

Purgatory Resort: New General Manager Colin McBeath

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 5:26 pm

New Purgatory Resort GM Colin McBeath

DURANGO, Colo. – Purgatory Resort officials announced the appointment of Colin McBeath as its new general manager.

McBeath was most recently the general manager at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa in Alaska and has more than 20 years of international and national experience as a general manager and hotel manager for groups such as the Sheraton, Kimpton Hotels, Fairmont and Ritz.

“Purgatory is a fantastic year-round family destination led by a great ownership and leadership team. I’m honored to join them and help take the resort to the next level,” McBeath Read More

Associate Broker Carrie Montoya-Pegg Top Producer Of The Year At Zia Realty Group

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:19 pm

Carrie Montoya-Pegg is the Top Associate Broker Producer of the Year at Zia Realty Group for 2016. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Zia Realty Group has announced that Associate Broker Carrie Montoya-Pegg is the company’s Top Producer of the Year. She garnered more than $4 million in Real Estate sales in 2016.

Montoya-Pegg attributes her success to hard work and a passion for people.

“I’m very much a people person – I really love people and in my work every situation is different because the people are different and that makes it so interesting

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Drink More Water

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:18 pm

By MARY BETH MAASSEN

Los Alamos

As I mentioned last week my new year endeavor is to adopt one new behavior each week that brings me, my family, and the planet a little closer to better health.

Last week I committed to eating less than six teaspoons of sugar each day. I thought this would be a relatively easy way to reduce calories and eliminate an unhealthy food from my diet. Good lord I did not know what I was getting into!

First there is just the math of converting grams to teaspoons (who invented teaspoons and tablespoons anyway?) To make it easier I switched to metric and instead of six teaspoons Read More

PEEC Partners With Valles Caldera National Preserve To Offer Snowshoe Hike Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:16 pm

Youth enjoying a snowshoe hike on a beautiful winter day. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Would you like to explore the Jemez Mountains by snowshoe? Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is working with the Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) to offer educational, family-friendly hikes this winter.

The next hike is 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, and will be led by a VCNP ranger and a PEEC representative. Along the way, participants will have the chance to learn tricks and tips to navigating by snowshoe, understand how plants and animals adapt

WIPP: Jeff Carswell New CBFO Deputy Manager

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:12 pm

Jeffrey M. Carswell

WIPP News:

Jeffrey M. Carswell has been selected as Deputy Manager, Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) and also appointed to the Senior Executive Service. Carswell has been at CBFO since February 2015 as the Senior Technical Safety Manager.

He recently led a nuclear safety team to develop the upgraded Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) outlining the new safety parameters for operations at WIPP. He is also the Acting National Transuranic (TRU) Program Recovery Manager, working across the DOE complex to implement

Astronomy Shows At Planetarium This Weekend

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:10 pm

PEEC News:

What celestial objects can we see as we welcome the new year? Find out more about the January night sky at 7 p.m., Friday when a local astronomer will guide you through our sky in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium.

At 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, We are Astronomers will play on the full planetarium dome. This exciting, family-friendly film connects us to the evolution of the Universe and explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry.

The Los Alamos Nature Center will be open regular

AG Balderas Files Federal Lawsuit Against California Ring Preying On New Mexicans Facing Foreclosure

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:05 pm

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General:

SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced that he filed a federal civil action against a group of individuals and businesses, located in California, who were taking advantage of New Mexicans facing foreclosure.

The complaint alleges that the group violated state and federal consumer protection laws by sending deceptive mass mailings to over 4,400 New Mexico homeowners offering foreclosure relief and loan modification. These mailers were intended to look like official

This Year … Bring On The Moisture

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 4:02 pm

This Year … Bring On The Moisture

By June English, LE and Jennifer Linder M.D.

One of the most important attributes for skin is hydration, no matter what time of year.

During the colder, drier winter months it becomes more of a challenge to achieve this. However, it can be done by understanding how the skin functions, as well as adopting therapies to introduce and lock moisture into the skin. Anyone can achieve balanced, hydrated skin throughout the seasons.

Where moisture is concerned, the Stratum Corneum (SC) plays an important role in the function, health,

Scenes From Tuesday’s Broformers Circus

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 3:59 pm

Various acts from Tuesday night’s Broformers Circus at Los Alamos Christian Church. This was a fundraising event for two local boys, Eban Bold and Max Herrmannn who are going to Seattle this summer to work as street performers. Eban is at LAHS and Max is a freshman at Montana State University studying nursing. Courtesy photo

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Los Alamos County Ice Rink Skate Lessons Begin

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 3:50 pm

COUNTY News:

The second session of ice skating lessons begins this month at the Ice Rink. Saturday classes begin Jan. 7 and the Tuesday and Wednesday classes begin the week of Jan. 8. Space is limited so register now.

Beginning youth ice skating lessons (Snowflakes) will introduce skaters to the basic skills of properly lacing skates, skating forwards and backwards, how to properly fall and stop.

Advanced youth ice skating lessons (Polar Bears) will work on improving your skating skills and introduce new moves. Adult ice skating lessons

Dream Jobs At The Family YMCA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2017 - 3:46 pm

YMCA News:

Do you love being creative? Organizing? Talking to people? Helping others? Working out? Want to make an impact?

While need drives job seekers, it is satisfaction that turns most into job keepers. Aligning your talent, your knack, or enjoyment with a position that pays the bills is one key to job satisfaction that could develop into a career, as was the case with many current Y staff.

The Y has open positions at the front desk, after school program and Los Alamos Teen Center that could be the beginning of a wonderful career.

Obituary: Jean Furnish Dec. 25, 1924 – Dec. 24, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2017 - 3:38 pm

JEAN FURNISH Dec. 25, 1924 – Dec. 24, 2016

Jean Furnish, 91, was born on Christmas Day, 1924 and ended this earthly life on Christmas Eve, 2016.

She was born in Schenectady NY, and lived in Los Alamos from 1950-1954, and from 1959 to now. From 1954 through 1958 she worked at Stanford Research Institute in California where she met and married her husband Alfred.

In addition to her family, she devoted time and energy to the choir at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, choral music, and piano. Hiking, sailing, and skiing with her family were important, and she had a love for puzzles and mysteries.

She Read More

LAPS Healthy Schools Program Director Kristine Coblentz Discusses 2017 Goals On Voice Of Los Alamos Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2017 - 3:37 pm

Los Alamos Public Schools Healthy Schools Program Director Kristine Coblentz discusses her goals for 2017 in an interview airing noon to 1 p.m., Friday on the Voice of Los Alamos radio show on 101.5 FM., streaming live and podcasting on santafe.com. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Daily Postcard: Quemazon Sunrise

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 5, 2017 - 3:35 pm

Daily Postcard: Magnificent sunrise viewed through the trees Tuesday from Quemazon. Photo by Patricia Dentler Read More

NMED To Ensure Safe Reopening At WIPP

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2017 - 1:51 am

NMED News:

SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico Environment Department acknowledged their role in ensuring a safe reopening of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, while recognizing the first emplacement of transuranic waste into the underground repository.

Following a fire and separate radiological event that closed the facility in February 2014, the New Mexico Environment Department began a comprehensive investigation, and led efforts to hold the DOE accountable. Today’s waste emplacement marks the first waste to be disposed of in the WIPP Read More

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces Take Over Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 4, 2017 - 11:17 pm

Kids and adults enjoy games and putt-putt at the nature center last year. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Division is taking over the Los Alamos Nature Center and putting up a putt-putt course for the evening. The pulic is invited to putt-putt through the Los Alamos Nature Center 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2600 Canyon Road.

Play through the nature center and win prizes, including free passes to the pool or ice rink and more. It is a great way to learn about the latest news on local trails and enjoy a fun, free evening. This family-friendly event Read More

DWI Planning Council, ACT Report Successful Buzz Bus Service For New Year’s Eve

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 4, 2017 - 10:49 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos DWI Planning Council and Atomic City Transit (ACT) are very pleased with the number of people who chose to take advantage of the free safe ride services this past New Year’s Eve holiday.

A total of 89 trips were provided (nine Friday, Dec.30 and 80 Saturday, Dec. 31). The New Year’s Eve number is a growth of 98 percent from last year’s total. ACT reported that they did not have to deny anyone a ride this year for lack of a bus to serve them, and the average scheduled time compared to requested time was less than one minute. They attribute this punctuality to having multiple drivers. Read More

State Corporate Tax Rate Reductions A Growing Trend

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 4, 2017 - 10:37 pm

TAX News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― As 2017 gets underway, four states–including New Mexico–and the District of Columbia will phase in cuts to their respective corporate income tax rates. New Mexico’s rate will go from 6.6 percent to 6.2 percent.

In 2018, the rate will settle at 5.9 percent, down from 7.6 percent in 2013. The rate cuts were paired with a broadening of the tax base by reducing the generosity of some corporate tax credits.

“Since 2008, 15 states in total have reduced their corporate income tax rates,” said Scott

County Finance Office Publishes FY16 PAFR

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 4, 2017 - 9:38 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Finance Office announced today that the FY2016 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) has been issued and is available on the County’s webpage here.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) established the PAFR Program to encourage and assist state and local governments to extract information from their comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) to produce high-quality popular annual financial reports.

These reports are specifically designed to be readily accessible and easily understandable to the general public and Read More