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Canceled: P&Z Meeting Of Aug. 29

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 7:44 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for Aug. 29, has been canceled.

The only item on the agenda that night was the Sign Code. It will likely be rescheduled for Sept. 26.

A Summary Plat is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Los Alamos Friends Of Shelter And Companion Animals Welcomes Submissions For Annual Calendar

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 2:40 pm

LAFOSCA News:

It’s time to celebrate animal shelter alumni!

Los Alamos Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals is calling on pet owners who have adopted a shelter animal to submit a photo and story to appear in the 2019 Shelter Alumni calendar.

Submissions are open for pets either adopted from the Los Alamos Animal Shelter or another shelter whose owners live or work in Los Alamos County. If your pet was featured in a past calendar, you are welcome to submit new photos for 2019. Please visit lafos.org for rules, tips, and to upload submission.

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FBI: Man With Bleached Hair Robs Albuquerque Bank

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 2:36 pm

FBI News:

A man with short bleached hair and wearing a gray T-shirt robbed a northeast Albuquerque bank Monday, Aug. 20.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male in his 30s, approximately 5’5” to 5’6” tall, with short dark hair that was bleached on top. He wore a long-sleeve black shirt under a gray T-shirt with the words “Cinch Denim” on the front. The suspect also wore sunglasses, tan pants and dark shoes.

At approximately 2:38 p.m., the suspect entered Bank of the West at 780 Juan Tabo Boulevard NE. He presented a demand note to a teller, who handed over

Youth Activity Center Holds Final Hawk Hangout

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:54 pm

Los Alamos Youth Activity staff, Kaitlyn Lemke (LAMS alumni), YAC Director Jordan Redmond and Bailey Martinez. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus is seen with YAC Director Jordan Redmond as they are dunked for a good cause. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

YAC News:

The Los Alamos Youth Activity Center held its final Hawk Hangout last Friday. The special event was sponsored by the DWI Planning Council and the Rotary Stars program.

Burgers, drinks and a dunk tank made the special middle school only event, a highlight

Pearce On Surge In New Mexico Revenue Projections From Energy Boom

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:49 pm

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, candidate for Governor, released the following statement Wednesday:

As New Mexico’s oil and gas operations boom and add hundreds of millions to our state budget we must take this opportunity to get more funds to our schools, improve our mental health system, cut taxes on Social Security for seniors, and make cash payments on strategic infrastructure projects like broadband, roads, and wastewater. We should also ensure our reserves are adequately funded.

Los Alamos County’s Libby Carlsten Retires

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:46 pm

Los Alamos County Community Services Department Senior Analyst Libby Carlsten celebrates her retirement with colleagues Friday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Carlsten has worked for the County for 22 years. ‘I had a great career. I have thoroughly enjoyed my career here at the County,’ she said. Carlsten is moving to Franklin, Tenn. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

County staff congratulate Los Alamos County Community Services Department Senior Analyst Libby Carlsten on her retirement. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

White Water Ramble Brings ‘DanceGrass’ To Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:38 pm

Described as ‘High-Octane Rocky Mountain DanceGrass’, Whitewater Ramble (WWR) uses a simple recipe to craft its sound: start with bluegrass instrumentation, add drums, and finish with a boundary-less approach to grassing-up everything from disco house grooves to roots to Americana. Based in Fort Collins, Colo., WWR has performed and headlined on every major stage across the Rocky Mountain Region. Performing at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park, from left, David Becher on bass, Patrick Sites on mandolin, Ryan Sapp on drums, Damon Wood on guitar and Andy Reiner on fiddle.

Heinrich Statement On Rollback Of Clean Power Plan

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:25 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s new rule to gut the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan:

“There is no doubt that climate change is already disrupting our lives. We are seeing unprecedented wildfires raging throughout the West, more extreme weather events across the nation, and volatile precipitation patterns in New Mexico that are causing

Daily Postcard: Swallow Tail Butterfly In White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:21 pm

Daily Postcard: A swallow tail butterfly on a flower last summer in a White Rock backyard. Photo by Helen Smith Read More

Letter To The Editor: About Romero’s RCLC Comments

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:20 pm

By DAVE NEAL

El Rancho

In response to the recent LA Daily Post story titled “Romero Discusses Intent and Purpose of RCLC”, dated Aug. 19, 2018, I would like for you to share with your readers that Ms. Romero did not accurately state the facts during her interview with the LA Daily Post.

Dec. 8, 2017, I submitted the IPRA request to the Los Alamos County Records Custodian, Barb Ricci, representing myself only. This may be confirmed by contacting Ms. Ricci. Second, based on the records I received from my IPRA request, I brought my findings to the Board of Directors of NNMPLWR in the form of

Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Gets My Vote … She Cares About Education

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 25, 2018 - 1:12 pm

By CAMILLE MORRISON

Los Alamos

Thank you Christine Chandler for your views on education. Since the PED is a cabinet position I’m afraid if Steve Pearce is elected governor we will have eight more years of the PED that we have now.

All three of my children were educated here. I have been a volunteer at the Chamisa Elementary School library for 38 of the last 48 years. I will be voting for you because you care about education as much as I do.

New CDD Advisory Board Holds Inaugural Meeting

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 11:58 pm

Community Development Department Advisory Board members from left, Jamie Kennedy, Aaron Walker, Catherine Ozment, Denise Derkacs, Andrea Pistone and Cindy Hollabaugh attend their first meeting Aug. 20. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

During the first meeting of the Community Development Department (CDD) Advisory Board, members elected a chair and vice chairperson as well as began drafting the advisory board’s work plan.

The meeting was Aug. 20 in the boards and commissions room at the Los Alamos County Read More

Los Alamos Meet & Greet With Michelle Lujan Grisham For Governor And Christine Chandler For House Dist 43

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 11:47 pm

For more information, visit: https:////www.losalamosdemocrats.org/2018_09_01_michelle_lujan_grisham Read More

JJAB Raises $3,750 For LAPS School Supplies Thanks To Generous Community Support

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 11:12 pm

Aspen Elementary School Counselor Kim Pulliam receives school supplies from JJAB. Courtesy photo

JJAB YRS Santina Shije delivers school supplies to Counselor Michelle Bane at Los Alamos Middle School. Courtesy photo

JJAB News:

Thanks to the generosity of community businesses and individuals, the Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) had a successful summer fundraiser during which $3,750 was raised.

The money was used to support the Los Alamos Public Schools and students. In the last two weeks, JJAB has worked with the elementary, middle and high schools

NMSP Probe Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office Shooting

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 10:59 pm

NMSP News:

Deputies with the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office (RASO) were involved early this morning in a police shooting. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate this shooting incident.

Preliminary information indicates that around 1 a.m. today, RASO received a call about a fight in progress at the Jemez Electric Company on US 84/285 in Rio Arriba County. RASO deputies responded to Jemez Electric and found no sign of a fight in progress.

Further investigation led deputies to a residence on County Road 1 in Hernandez. When deputies arrived in the area Read More

Good News Club Welcomes Students

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 10:45 pm

First Baptist Church News:

Young people are invited to the Good News Club, an after-school program that runs from the end of school to 5 p.m. at various schools.

Good News Club is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent’s permission.

Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press.

Notice Of Possible Quorum: ESB At Bear Buffet Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 10:21 pm

COUNTY News:

Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board may attend the Bear Buffet 6-8 p.m., today at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken.

County Issues Scam Alert

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 10:16 pm

Scam Alert:

The Los Alamos County Social Services Division is reporting that they have received information that phone calls are being made to local residents using a Caller ID that displays as being the main phone number for the Social Services Office (662-8068).

The caller is offering a deal to lower the resident’s tax rates. Social Services staff are not involved in any solicitation of this kind.

In phone scams, the Caller is looking to gain personal and financial information. They may be making calls with a Caller ID that looks as if it is a local number, or even use local names and titles to try Read More

Notice Of Possible Quorum: ESB At Bear Festival

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 10:12 pm

COUNTY News:

Members of the Environmental Sustainability Board may attend the Bear Fest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More

Free LPGA/USGA Girls Golf Clinics Through Oct. 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 24, 2018 - 9:59 pm

Photo by Elena Perez

Photo by Elena Perez

GOLF News:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course is hosting free golf clinics for girls ages 7-17 every Saturday 11 a.m. to noon through Saturday, Oct 6.

“My heart swells to see children at the golf course, particularly girls, and boy, can they really smack it,” said Mhairi Mckay, clinic organizer and LPGA Pro. “The girls High School golf team has been helping out which is fantastic. We’ve never seen so many girls at the golf course, we love it and hope it’s just the beginning. And thank