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County Attorney Search Wrapping Up

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 10:57 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is wrapping up its search for a new county attorney. The list of candidates was narrowed to four individuals last week – all with top notch qualifications and many combined years of legal, municipal and county government experience. The candidates include Charles Rennick of Santa Fe, Stephen Thies of Alamagordo, Kenneth Tager of Rio Rancho and Joseph Alvin Leaphart of Statesboro, Ga.

The candidates will be in Los Alamos Oct. 6 and Oct. 7.

Charles Rennick of Santa Fe

Stephen Thies of Alamagordo

Kenneth Tager of Rio Rancho

Joseph Alvin Leaphart Read More

The Elephant In The Room: ‘Meet & Greet’ Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 6:45 pm

The Elephant in the Room

By the Los Alamos Republican Party

Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a “Meet and Greet” at UNM-LA, hosted by the Republican Party of Los Alamos, for the GOP candidates and the Charter Amendment speakers participating in that night’s League of Women Voters forum.

The Republican candidates participating at the LWV forum, which follows at 7 p.m. include:

Sharon Stover – candidate for State Rep. Dist. 43;
Yvonne Chicoine – candidate for District Attorney; and
Abe Dispennette – candidate for Los Alamos Probate Judge.

The Citizens Read More

‘Parents Raising Teens’ Support Group Starts Oct. 12

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 6:14 pm

Feel like you’ve lost your teen’s attention? You are not alone. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Join the “Parents Raising Teens” Support Group beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12. JJAB is offering the free 6-week support group for parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers.

Be with other parents who can offer non-judgement and compassion.
Get assistance in brainstorming ideas for how to respond to difficult situations.
Through mindfulness exercises, learn tools for improved communication and connection with yourself and your teen.
Share helpful parenting resources.
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Obituary: Dorothy Lee Tully Stolpe Dec. 20, 1928 – Sept. 20, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 6:00 pm

DOROTHY LEE TULLY STOLPE Dec. 20, 1928 – Sept. 20, 2016

Join me in honoring the passing of Dorothy Lee Tully Stolpe who departed this life in the early afternoon of September 20, 2016 at the age of 87. She was survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as well as admiring friends.

Dot or Dottie was born December 20, 1928 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Bernice Leon Tully and Waneeta Augustine Russell. She spent all of her childhood years in Shawnee where she was involved in community activities, worked in local shops and theaters, and became an accomplished artist.

She went to School Read More

Northern Alliance Soccer Action In Santa Fe

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 5:39 pm

LAFC News:

The Girls U13/14 LAFC Lightning played the Boys U15 SF Jaggers team to a 4-4 draw in Santa Fe and after falling behind 4-1, the Lightning stormed back with two goals from Brooke Belyeu sandwiched around an own goal from the Jaggers.

Jennie Gao was stellar, constantly breaking down the defense with aggressive runs, timely passing, and a very nice opening goal over the keeper to the far post. Katherine Fanning again dominated the back line to keep the Jaggers at bay. Robin Chartrand played aggressively and challenged balls to provide the Lightning team repeated scoring opportunities.

Letter To The Editor: Thank You For Passing HB33

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 5:28 pm

By BILL WADT, Board Member

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation

Last January, voters in Los Alamos resoundingly approved the continuance of HB33 Mill Levy to provide Los Alamos Public Schools over $13 million across six years for student technology and network infrastructure as well as funds for musical instruments, athletic supplies and equipment, heating and cooling projects and restroom upgrades for older buildings across the District, and general maintenance projects from roof repairs and handicapped ramps to improved PA systems and new fire panels.

With your Read More

Los Alamos Ski Racing Club Hosts Ski Swap Oct. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 5:18 pm

The annual Los Alamos Ski Swap is 1-4 p.m., Oct. 15 at LAMS. Courtesy photo

Scene from previous Los Alamos Ski Swap event. Courtesy photo

LASRC News:

Fall is here and the time to get ready for the upcoming ski season is upon us. The annual Los Alamos Ski Swap, hosted by the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club is Saturday, Oct. 15.

The ski swap is a decades-long tradition of Los Alamos. It’s unclear exactly what year the first swap was held, but many an “experienced” skier will tell you it’s been going on for at least 30 years.

The swap is free to the public, and is the primary fundraiser for LASRC, a 501c3 non-profit Read More

Magistrate Judges Association Elects New Officers

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 5:00 pm

Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge Pat Casados. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LACM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge Pat Casados has been elected president of the New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association.

Valencia County Magistrate Judge John R. Chavez is vice president and the association’s secretary-treasurer is Eddy County Magistrate Judge D’Ann Read. The new officers were elected at the annual Magistrate Judges Conference last week in Albuquerque.

The association was established in 1970 as a nonprofit organization

SBA Appoints Maria Roat As Chief Information Officer

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 5:00 pm

SBA News:

WASHINGTON D.C. ― Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced the appointment of Maria A. Roat to serve as SBA’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective October 3, 2016.

Roat joins the SBA from the U.S. Department of Transportation where she served as Chief Technology Officer since August 2014. At the SBA, Roat will oversee the agency’s enterprise IT services, systems, investments and security across an extensive and geographically dispersed user base.

In making the

Officials Take Efforts To Minimize Cuts To Education During Special Legislative Session Underway In Santa Fe

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 4:23 pm

Staff Report

The New Mexico Coalition of Educational Leaders, Superintendents across the state and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard are working overtime to avoid significant cuts to education during the Special Legislative Session underway in Santa Fe.

Gov. Susana Martinez called the Legislature into Special Session Friday, Sept. 30 to address a $500 million projected budget shortfall for the current fiscal year. Early in September, she ordered every government department to cut spending by 5 percent resulting in some cost savings but not enough to close the gap. Last week, Legislators Read More

Drop In Prayer Room Every Monday

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 3:46 pm

National Federation Of State High School Associations Launches #MyReasonWhy Campaign

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 3:45 pm

SPORTS News:

INDIANAPOLIS — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its 51 state high school associations begin the annual celebration of National High School Activities Month today with the launch of the #MyReasonWhy campaign.

The #MyReasonWhy campaign is designed to showcase the tremendous value that high school sports and activities offer to students. With real-life examples, #MyReasonWhy will show that high school students involved in education-based activity programs demonstrate a higher level of academic performances and set themselves up for Read More

United Church Hosts Special Sale Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 3:28 pm

COMMUNITY News:

The Thrift Shop at the United Church in Los Alamos is having a special one time only sale 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Christian Education Building’s Lounge.

Women’s clothing, shoes, hats, purses and scarves will be available for purchase.

The United Church of Los Alamos is at 2525 Canyon Road. Read More

Watch For LWVLA’s Official 2016 Voters Guide In Thursday’s Print Edition Of Los Alamos Daily Post

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2016 - 3:02 pm

ELECTION News:

FInd the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos 2016 Voters Guide for the Nov. 8 General Election inserted in Thursday’s print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper, which is delivered to every home and business in Los Alamos County.

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization for men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. As a non-partisan organization, the League does not support, Read More

‘I Am Become Death’ Opening Reception Oct. 7

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 2:25 pm

Courtesy/FLAC

FLAC News:

The Fuller Lodge Art Center in Los Alamos is hosting an art opening 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, like no other!

Los Alamos IS New Mexico ‘s Secret City and the birthplace of the Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb. With its contentious history and the National Laboratory still in place, the town is saturated with visitors seeking the truth.

For its next exhibit, the Fuller Lodge Art Center will open its doors to the theories and opinions of

Celebrate World Archaeology Day Oct. 15

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 2:18 pm

Pots and bowl found at 17th-century archaeology sites in Northern New Mexico from Museum of Indian Arts and Culture collections. Photo by Blair Clark, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.

CNMA News:

SANTA FE ― A celebration of World Archaeology Day is Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Center for New Mexico Archaeology, 7 Old Cochiti Road in Santa Fe.

Join the staff of The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology and the Office of Archaeological Studies 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual celebration. This event celebrates 12,000 years of

SFNF Field Trip In Los Alamos Area Oct. 15

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 2:15 pm

SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is revising its Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan), which guides management for all resources throughout the forest for the next 10 to 15 years.

This Fall there will be a series of Forest led field trips designed to provide opportunities for you to see resources on the forest, have conversations with SFNF specialists, and begin discussions with us and each other about what should be in the Forest Plan.

The idea for field trips came from public meetings held in spring 2014 and YOUR

New Mexico Symphonic Chorus Celebrates Autumn With ‘Choral Colors’ Concert Oct. 16

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 3, 2016 - 2:13 pm

NMSC News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― For the first concert of its 2016-17 season, the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus will celebrate autumn with beautiful and exuberant music from composers Bartók, Effinger, Pinkham, Ginastera and Thompson in the “Choral Colors – Fall Festival” concert.

The 70-member Chorus is led by Roger Melone at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque. Also on the program is a guest chorus, the award-winning Eldorado High School Concert Choir directed by Megan Rader.

“This concert