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Scenes From AOPA’s Secret City Tour

Members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) had a day out in Los Alamos for a “secret city tour” Friday at the Los Alamos County Airport. The tour was part of the larger Regional AOPA Fly being held in Santa Fe at its airport. Thirty-three participants signed up and 12 planes arrived at the airport. Local pilots and Civil Air Patrol Cadets were on hand to direct traffic and aid with tie down. The rest arrived in vehicles for a breakfast at the terminal followed by tours of the Bradbury Museum and a walking tour of the historic district. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Fr. Glenn: Right Judgment

By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

“Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” (John 7:24)

Boy, is THIS exhortation not applicable for our own day! How we are quick to judge others, often judging the good as bad … and vice versa, unfortunately.

It is often said that people have a “public face”—the façade maintained for the benefit of others … and of ourselves. In a negative illustration, the hypocritical scribes and Pharisees that Jesus excoriates in the Gospels are a prime example: “…hypocrites! for you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly

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Letter To The Editor: As The Flow Trail Turns

By CLAY MOSELEY
Los Alamos
 
Recently, we were out surveying a section of trail, planning a trail work session to repair and upgrade a portion of trail that was damaged by gushing water from a broken water line weeks before. The damage was extensive on a popular hiking trail, while only a small portion of the project was on a trail used by mountain bikers. The heavily damaged trail was also used by local residents who enjoy walking their dogs in the area; something we all enjoy here in Los Alamos. The trail was deeply incised and required significant fill and labor-intensive hand-work to repair.
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Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday

COUNTY News:

The Lodgers’ Tax Board meets 11:30 a.m., Tuesday in room 330 at the Los Alamos County Municpal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

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What Was That UFO Flying Next To The Moon Tonight?

Does anyone know what that UFO was flying next to the moon tonight? This photo of what may be a large weather balloon was taken from White Rock with a cell phone. Photo by Scott Jensen

This photo was taken this evening from White Rock of the UFO with a long lense. Photo by Scott Jensen

This photo was taken this evening from White Rock of the UFO with a long lense. Photo by Scott Jensen Read More

Scenes From FSN Annual Lucky Ducky Day

Two contestants race their duckies today down the water slide during Lucky Ducky Day at Family Strengths Network (FSN) at 3540 Orange St. The annual event is a fundraiser for FSN, which is a private, non-profit organization that has served the families of Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico since 1989 through its Family Resource Center and programs. FSN’s mission is to provide education, support groups, and activities to all types of families, parents, teens and children. Through our work, FSN improves the quality of family life for generations. Scholarships are available for all programs.

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HDA Statement On Senate Passage Of Legislation To Address Opioid Abuse Epidemic

HDA CEO John M. Gray
 
HDA News:
 
ARLINGTON, VA — Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) President and CEO John M. Gray released the following statement on the Senate passage of comprehensive opioid legislation, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6):
 
“We applaud the bipartisan passage of this legislation, which represents a comprehensive approach and critical step forward in advancing meaningful solutions to the opioid crisis.
 
“To strengthen and improve communication between distributors and the DEA, HDA and its members strongly support two
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On The Job In Los Alamos: Domino’s Delivery Expert

On the job in Los Alamos is Domino’s Delivery Expert Jedidiah Beddo dropping off lunch to the news team this afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Beddo has worked for Domino’s delivering pizza throughout the community for nearly two years. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Forest Service Teams Work To Increase Prescribed Burns To Protect Water Sources, Wildlife & Reduce Risk

FOREST SERVICE News:
 
SANTA FE The USDA Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy’s Rio Grande Water Fund and the Forest Stewards Guild are working together to increase the use of prescribed fire to protect water sources, wildlife, and forests while reducing wildfire risk.
 
The All Hands All Lands Burn Team (Burn Team) is unique in that it is designed to stand-up a fully qualified team to lead prescribed burns or support others in burning across a variety of land jurisdictions.
 
The practice of prescribe fire promotes ecological health in frequent fire forests, reduces hazardous
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Los Alamos Public Safety Assoc. Awards Scholarships

Public safety scholarship recipients Michaela Robertson, left, and Lee Ann Quintana with LAPSA members from center to right, LAFD Deputy Chief Steve Dawald, LAPD Sgt. Daniel Roberts and LANL Emergency Response Group Leader Jeff Dare Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney congratulates LAPSA scholarship recipients. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Members of the Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA) presented two educational scholarships

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DOE Awards Five Year Grant Renewal To National Conference Of State Legislatures (NCSL)

DOE News:

CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) Monday issued a renewal Agreement to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The Agreement, entitled “National Conference of State Legislatures” was renewed Sept. 17 for a five-year period of performance.

This grant is intended to continue to help states and tribal nations understand the policies, programs and activities undertaken by DOE’s Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Indian Energy (IE), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) and Office

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Patina Gallery: Betsy Youngquist Art Exhibition

A mixed media sculpture by Betsy Youngquist will be featured in Patina’s new exhibition, Season of the Surreal. Courtesy photo
 
PATINA GALLERY News:
 
SANTA FE Patina Gallery is venturing into the hypnagogic world of Betsy Youngquist. Her mixed media sculpture will be featured in Patina’s new exhibition, Season of the Surreal.
 
The exhibition opens at Patina Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an opening reception and an opportunity to meet the artist 5-7 p.m. at the gallery in Santa Fe.
 
Her figures play within a fantasia of the imaginative and the peculiar, which continuously
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Fish Free On National Hunting & Fishing Day Saturday

NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 22 by going fishing.
 
It is a day to fish for free in New Mexico, a special day when all anglers­­ – residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license at public waters statewide. All other fishing rules apply.
 
“We want to encourage New Mexicans to take their families outside to enjoy their wildlife resources and celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. A day of free fishing is a great way to do that,” Director Mike Sloane said.

Adults and teens interested in learning to fly-fish in New Mexico
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New Mexico Sheriffs Endorse Pearce For Governor

STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE — Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero and 20 fellow New Mexico sheriffs announced their endorsement of Republican Steve Pearce for Governor of New Mexico.
 
The list of sheriffs endorsing Pearce includes five Democratic sheriffs and 16 Republican sheriffs from across the state.
 
“We are proud to endorse Steve Pearce for Governor, and encourage all New Mexicans who believe we can create a safe future for our state to support him in the November election. As the highest ranking law enforcement officials in our counties, Sheriffs are entrusted by
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Final FY19 Appropriations: NNSA Weapons RDT&E

Technicians inspect an optics assembly at the National Ignition Facility. Photo by Jason Laurea/LLNL

 

NNSA News:
 
The final fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill for the Department of Energy includes a 4 percent overall increase for the National Nuclear Security Administration, bringing its total budget to $15.2 billion.
 
Congress approved the appropriation last week as part of a three-bill package, and President Trump is expected to sign it into law today at an event in Las Vegas.
 
The bill continues a multi-year spending surge that is financing a comprehensive
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Stocking Gila Trout In Gwynn Tank One Of Many Firsts For This Species In Western New Mexico

Courtesy/NMGF
 
NMGF News:
 
SANTA FE Gwynn Tank in the Gila National Forest in Western New Mexico received its first batch of 203, 10-inch Gila trout.
 
“Stocking Gila Trout in Gwynn Tank is part of the department’s long-term plan to provide recreation opportunities for this rare native trout in conjunction with ongoing recovery efforts,” said Jill Wick, supervisor of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Colorado Basin Native Fish.
 
Releasing this batch of Gila trout into Gwynn Tank was more than a year in the making. In April 2017, a team of biologists set out on the
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Topper Volleyball Wins Against Cleveland Storm Team

The Los Alamos Hilltoppers volleyball team greets their opponent for Wednesday nights game against the Cleveland Storm Volleyball Team. The Storms has been one of the premier volleyball teams in the state for many years, however this year is an exception, they are struggling. The storms came out strong and won the first set 25-22. Then the Toppers got their game together and won the next three sets to win the match 3-1. The fourth set was a thriller going down to the last serve, but the Toppers emerged victorious 27-25. This was a big victory for the Toppers who had been struggling the last few games. Read More

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