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Scenes From UNM-LA Staff Appreciation Party

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 6:16 pm

The Executive Team at UNM-Los Alamos hosts a Staff Appreciation Party Wednesday complete with an ice cream sundae bar. Photo by Nancy Coombs

UNM-LA’s Gabe Baca entertains the crowd with his juggling skills during Wednesday’s event. Photo by Nancy Coombs

UNM-LA staff gather for Wednesday’s appreciation party where they are treated to ice cream sundaes. Photo by Nancy Coombs

Academic Student Success Manager Elizabeth Rademacher dishes up an ice cream sundae. Photo by Nancy Coombs

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Obituary: Joseph (Joe) William Taylor Sept. 3, 1925 – Sept. 4, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 6:15 pm

JOSEPH (JOE) WILLIAM TAYLOR Sept. 3, 1925 – Sept. 4, 2016

Joseph (Joe) William Taylor peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 4, 2016; one day after his 91st birthday.

He was born on September 3, 1925, in Brownsville, Texas, to Caroline Dolores Taylor and Albert Joshua Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Albert. He is survived by Rosalie (Coffield) Taylor, his loving wife of 64 years; his brother, Roger Taylor of Florida; sister, Rosita Clark of Texas; son, Michael Taylor (Joanie) of Gilbert, Arizona; daughters, Marcella Hiebert Read More

Pro Basketball Player Alex Kirk Visits Pinon School

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 4:25 pm

Professional basketball player Alex Kirk with Pinon 6th graders during a recent visit to the school. Courtesy photo

Pro basketball player Alex Kirk during a visit with Pinon 6th graders. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Professional basketball player Alex Kirk visited Pinon Elementary Wednesday, Aug 31.

Kirk, who has traveled worldwide, described how fortunate they are to go to school in Los Alamos, because they have a lot more opportunities than many other children and he advised them to take advantage of these opportunities.

Reiss: Does History Support The Need For A Sheriff?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:52 pm

By RICK REISS, Chair

Los Alamos County Council

The history of the role of sheriff reaches back to the Anglo-Saxon period of English history, where local governments were known as shires and the principal officer of the shire was known as a reeve. The two words were combined to become “sheriff”.

Those who support an elected sheriff often refer to the history of the position as the reason to retain a sheriff. The lengthy history demonstrates significant changes in the role of the sheriff over a period of several hundred years. Notably, the appointment of the sheriff, the

Multiple Perspectives On The Atomic Bomb

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:50 pm

UNM-LA Introduces Personal Care Attendant Course

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:49 pm

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UNMLA News:

UNM-Los Alamos will offer a Personal Care Attendant course beginning Oct. 3.

The course, PCA 101, will meet 9:15-11:15 a.m., Mondays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays, through Dec. 16. Students who participate in this 5 credit course will receive a UNM-LA Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the skills and competencies at the end of the course.

Personal care attendants can assist chronically ill or injured patients with daily tasks, helping

Author Festival Highlights New Mexico’s Finest Writers

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:42 pm

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AF News:

The 2016 Author Festival highlights Anne Hillerman, David Morrell, Joseph Badal, Rob Kresge, Steve Brewer, Steve Havill, Don Bullis, Paula Paul, Margaret Tessler, Patricia Smith Wood and 11 other esteemed writers.

Twenty-one of New Mexico’s finest writers will gather

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 1 at the Albuquerque Museum for an Inaugural Book Event. Authors will share their experiences, sell merchandise and sign their books for fans. Books will be for sale in the

PEEC: Caja del Rio Hike With Evan Rose Sept. 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:32 pm

Hike the Caja del Rio Trail Saturday, Sept. 17 with Evan Rose. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

The community is invited to join Evan Rose Saturday, Sept. 17 as he leads a beautiful hike on the Caja del Rio Ttrail.

The 8 to 10 mile trek through Santa Fe National Forest offers spectacular views of the Rio Grande, a vast array of wildflowers, and some much-needed fresh air. This outing, organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), is one of many events to help people get outside and enjoy nature.

This hike is intended as an introduction

Audubon Announces Historic Water Release

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:23 pm

AUDOBON SOCIETY News:

SANTA FE — This month marks a milestone for river conservation in the state of New Mexico and for Audubon.

In a first-of-its-kind water transfer initiative, Audubon New Mexico, a non-profit conservation organization, has begun to release 260 million gallons of water to the Middle Rio Grande to increase vital streamflow needed by fish and wildlife in stretches of the river vulnerable to drying out during the late summer months.

Audubon New Mexico and four Middle Rio Grande Pueblos – Sandia, Isleta, Santa Ana, and Cochiti – have joined together

SFCC Offers Two Leadership Programs For Youth

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:17 pm

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will offer two leadership programs this fall designed to meet Santa Fe’s need for young community leaders.

The sessions are offered on one Saturday per month during the academic year. Youth Leadership Santa Fe sponsored by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, runs 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., beginning Sept. 24 and prepares teens in the ninth, tenth and eleventh grade for community leadership roles. The Discovering Your Way Middle School Emerging Leaders program sessions run

Los Alamos High School Freshmen Parent Night Sept. 12

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:06 pm

LAHS News:

Calling all parents of current Los Alamos High School freshmen: You are invited to attend Freshmen Parent Night beginning at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12 in the Topper Theater.

“It’s a great opportunity to get answers to any lingering questions parents may have about the first year of high school,” said Michelle Harrison, Topper Freshman Academy guidance counselor.

Topics to be covered at Freshmen Parent Night will include details about Topper Freshmen Academy, Academic/Personal & Social supports, graduation requirements,

NMED Announces 2015 Ozone Designation Recommendation Report Available For Public Review

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 2:58 pm

NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department is announcing that the 2015 Ozone Designation Recommendation Report is now available for public review.

In October 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lowered the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone from 0.075 parts per million (ppm) to 0.070 ppm. Ozone data collected by the Environment Department from 2013 to 2015 shows that all but two locations are meeting the new ozone standard. The monitors in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa have levels of ozone at 0.072 ppm.

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LAHS Boys Varsity Result Against St. Mikes

Submitted by Chris Clark on September 8, 2016 - 2:54 pm

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Boys Varsity Soccer team won their fourth match on the fly, in an away game Sept. 1 against the St. Michael’s Horsemen.

Topper Junior, Tristan Semelsberger, opened the scoring, boosting his season tally of goals to 4 in 5 matches. Utilized as a substitution, Sophomore, Jesse Prime had an instant impact for the Toppers when he was bundled over in the penalty box on the ball by a Horsemen defender, earning Los Alamos a penalty kick.

Senior center-back and co-captain, Tristen Roach calmly converted the spot kick for the Toppers,

LAMS Student Michael Aslam Selected Semifinalist In National Science And Engineering Competition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 2:24 pm

EDUCATION News:

Los Alamos Middle School student Michael Aslam has been selected as a top 300 semifinalist in the Broadcom MASTERS national middle school science and engineering competition — the nation’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students.

Society for Science & the Public and Broadcom Foundation announced that Aslam was selected for this honor from a pool of 2,343 entrants and more than 6,000 nominees from affiliated science fairs across the United States. The Read More

Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, School Board Member Bill Hargraves On Voice Of Los Alamos Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 2:12 pm

Los Alamos School Board member Bill Hargraves, left, with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone discuss guns, school safety issues and preparedness efforts on local campuses during Wednesday’s taping of the Voice of Los Alamos radio show, which broadcasts noon to 1 p.m. Friday on 101.5 FM. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Adopting Water Rate Increase … Seeks Public Comment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 2:08 pm

COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) are recommending that the County Council adopt a draft ordinance to increase retail and wholesale water rates by 10 percent.

The public is invited to provide comments on this proposed water rate increase until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. To provide comment online, click here. Members of the public also are welcome to provide public comment in person at the Sept. 27 hearing. All public comments provided online will be shared with the Read More

Los Alamos County Council To Consider Adopting Natural Gas Rate Decrease … Seeks Public Comment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 1:48 pm

COUNTY News:

Fourteen days left before deadline for comments

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) are recommending that the Los Alamos County Council adopt the draft ordinance to decrease natural gas rates, as well as remove language related to the “sunset clause” associated with a pass-through rate.

The public is invited to provide comments until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. To comment online, click here. Members of the public also are welcome to provide public

September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 8, 2016 - 3:02 am

By Dr. KURT STEINHAUS

LAPS Superintendent

School counselors in Los Alamos have adopted a comprehensive program that promotes student well-being and achievement. It is called the ASCA (American School Counselors Association) model.

ASCA is preventive in design and developmental in nature. It brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, which creates unity and focus toward student well-being and improving achievement.

One of the ASCA components is suicide prevention and a national campaign has been launched for the month of September. At LAPS, we are Read More

Governor Activates State Emergency Operations Center, Preparing For Remnants Of Tropical Storm Newton

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2016 - 9:09 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Today, Gov. Susana Martinez directed the activation of the New Mexico Emergency Operations Center to assist in the coordinated response to flooding across the state and in preparation for possible severe storms entering New Mexico relating to Tropical Storm Newton.

Several of the affected southern counties have already been hit with heavy monsoonal rain over the past two weeks. The remnants of Newton began hitting our southwestern counties this morning with the heaviest rains forecasted for this evening in Catron and Sierra Counties. The storms are expected Read More

Hit And Run Incident At Los Alamos Shrine Club

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2016 - 6:55 pm

Someone crashed their vehicle into the Los Alamos Shrine Club building at 1407 Trinity Dr., and left the scene. Members discovered the damage this morning and notified police. Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the non-emergency police dispatch line at 505.662.8222. Photo by Joe Nasise