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Southwestern Regional Tournament In Los Alamos!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 4:49 pm

Teams from Los Alamos, Deming, Louisiana, Texas East and Texas West pose for a group photo at Friday’s opening ceremonies of the Southwest Regional Softball Tournament at the North Mesa Sports Complex. The County is getting major kudos for preparing the fields for the first ever regional tournament in Los Alamos. The teams are praising the condition of the fields, beauty of the town and friendliness of the community … so this just might become an annual event. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Little League President James Chrobocinski Read More

Local Therapists And Psychiatrists Host Open House

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 3:49 pm

A group of psychiatrists and therapists have joined together in a suite of eight offices in downtown Los Alamos. The group hosted an open house Friday evening to celebrate their new endeavor. From left, Therapist Heather McCoulloch, LMFT; Dr. Brian Haigh, MD, child and adolescent emphasis; Dr. Deepa Nadiga, MD., adult psychiatry emphasis; Therapist Georgina Mesibov, LPCC, adult emphasis; Therapist Galen Sanchez, adolescent emphasis; Therapist Kris Raber, LSW, adult and couples emphasis; Clinical Psychologist Reva Heron, PhD., adult and adolescent emphasis; Dr. Julia Read More

Scenes From Ashley Pond Park Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 3:07 pm

A crowd fills Ashley Pond Park Friday for the summer concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Tossing the Frisbee Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at Ashley Pond Park Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAMC Director of Support Services Marc Witkowski hosts the Los Alamos Medical Center booth Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at Ashley Pond Park Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Teens Learn About Mars Rover From Roger Wiens

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:57 pm

Team Intergalactic checks out a Mars Rover exhibit at the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy photo

YMCA News:

Members of Española YMCA Teen Center’s “Team Intergalactic” spent an afternoon with Dr. Roger Wiens, the ChemCam/SuperCam principal investigator of the Mars Rover, at the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos.

Dr. Wiens educated the group on the design and function of the Mars Rover, to include internal and external working parts. The teens enjoyed their time and wealth of information shared by Dr. Wiens, a YMCA representative said.

The team expressed its thanks to Dr. Wiens Read More

Letter To The Editor: Wither The Good Samaritan In Los Alamos?

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:52 pm

By MARK MACINNES

Los Alamos

Regarding Stephanie Nakhleh’s poignant letter about the injured cyclist and supposed absence of Los Alamos Good Samaritans, who didn’t stop, here are some thoughts:

1) She is A good Samaritan, an ethical stranger that stopped to help an injured traveler!

2) In the words of Lewis Carroll: ‘The Hurrier I go, the Behinder I get’.

Drivers analyze and react to situations that are complex, changing quickly, by making semi-unconscious decisions – go, stop, avoid, and navigate normal driving situations. Things can go south quickly!

Trash Piles Up On Santa Fe National Forest

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:52 pm

Trash left at dispersed camping site in Dalton Canyon last weekend. Courtesy/USDA Forest Service

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Trash is an all-too-common sight on the Santa Fe National Forest. It’s everywhere – at developed recreation sites, at dispersed camping sites, in Wilderness, on trails and even in streams.

It seems clear that the “Pack It In, Pack It Out” mantra isn’t getting the job done. The Santa Fe National Forest is asking visitors to take one more step and “Pack It Home” to throw away with the household trash.

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Celebrate DNCU’s New White Rock Branch July 29

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:48 pm

DNCU News:

Del Norte Credit Union invites the community to celebrate its new, full-service White Rock Branch during the Grand Opening Party 2-4 p.m. Friday, July 29.

Help dedicate the new building, have a tour, enjoy popcorn and ice cream (while supplies last), play Baxter Toss with the kids and listen to music. The new building is at 40 Rover Blvd. at the corner of N.M. 4. in White Rock.

SCAM ALERT: Phishing Scam Targeting New Mexico Businesses; Scammers Claim To Be With AG’s Office

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:44 pm

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a Scam Alert to warn New Mexico businesses and the public about a new phishing scheme.

The scammers are sending emails to businesses claiming to be with the Office of the Attorney General and claiming that there has been a complaint filed against the business. The business owners are then asked to click a link to see the “complaint” and that they have ten days to respond. The Office of Attorney General will not, and does not, send emails like the ones being used in this scam which hit New Mexico this week.

Heinrich, Udall Introduce Buffalo Tract Protection Act

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:44 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) have introduced the Buffalo Tract Protection Act in response to deep concerns from local communities in southern Sandoval County about the negative impacts of a proposed gravel mine in the area.

The bill will withdraw four parcels of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, including the Buffalo Tract and the Crest of Montezuma, from any mineral development, including gravel mining.

In 2012, the BLM released a draft of the new resource management plan

DPNM To Send Diverse Delegation To Democratic National Convention In Philadelphia

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:32 pm

POLITICAL News:

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) will send a diverse delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, where 43 delegates will represent New Mexico.

The New Mexico delegation ranges in age from recent high school graduates to a 93-year-old World War II Veteran, members of the LGBT community and consists of a majority minority, which stands in stark contrast to the lack of diversity at the Republican National Convention last week.

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico is proud to have such a diverse delegation to represent our state at the Democratic Read More

DWI Awareness & Prevention In Los Alamos County

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:08 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council is seeking the public’s input related to DWI in the community.

Residents may have seen banners, posters and coasters from the DWI Planning Council as it steps up to take a more active role in the community. Given that, the DWI Planning Council wants to hear from residents about it should spend State of New Mexico grant funds in Los Alamos.

Would residents participate of the DWI Planning Council offered a designated driver type of incentive (wear a bracelet, get free non-alcoholic drinks at a local bar that evening)? What about a taxi

Daily Postcard: Duck Watching At Ashley Pond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 1:07 pm

Daily Postcard: The ducks are a popular sight at Ashley Pond. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

McMillan: Workforce Turnover At Lab Bodes Well For Community

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2016 - 12:01 am

Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan, right, Kim Davis Lebak, NNSA Los Alamos Field Office manager and Douglas Hintze, DOE/EM Los Alamos Field Office manager, listen to a comment from an audience member during Tuesday’s Regional Community Leaders update. Courtesy/LANL

Brittany Baker, center, of Los Alamos’ Business Systems Solution Center, along with Alex Ortiz, left, of the Plasma Theory and Applications group and Sam Biggs of the Weapons Test Engineering group, all spoke at Tuesday’s Regional Community Leaders update. All three are Northern New Mexico Read More

Udall, Heinrich On Bill Passage To Provide Cost Of Living Increases To Veterans’ Disability Compensation

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 22, 2016 - 11:47 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed Senate passage of a bill to implement an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for veterans’ disability compensation.

As of Dec. 1, 2016, all veterans and their family members who receive service-related disability compensation through Wartime Disability Compensation, Compensation for Dependents, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for surviving spouses and children, and clothing allowances will receive annual increases in their

Obituary: June E. Agnew May 11, 1951 – July 19, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2016 - 11:25 pm

JUNE E. AGNEW May 11, 1951 – July 19, 2016

June E. Agnew, loving mother to Ernie Agnew, Joe Agnew, Manny Bello, Cara Bello, Katie Hughes and T.J. Agnew. Wife of “Bud” Agnew for 36 years.

Passed away from complications of COPD. Cremated July 21, 2016 and returned home to stay with “Bud.” Read More

County’s Citizen Survey Results Now Available

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2016 - 11:24 pm

COUNTY News:

The County’s bi-annual citizen survey results are now available for the public to review. The report can be downloaded from the County’s website

http://www.losalamosnm.us/Pages/SunshineWebpage.aspx

A printed copy also is available to review in the west vestibule of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., or at the reference desk of either public library.

The firm under contract to conduct the County’s survey was Research & Polling, Inc. in Albuquerque. They randomly selected approximately 400 County residents to participate in a short phone survey. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 25

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 22, 2016 - 5:52 pm

COUNTY News:

For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

The public is welcome to attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings; please contact the Public Works Department at 662.8150 for meeting information. Children are attracted

Pet Of The Week: Milton The Chihuahua

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 22, 2016 - 5:51 pm

Milton the Chihuahua. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney Photography

SHELTER News:

Milton is the most petite Chihuahua that shelter staff and volunteers have seen in a while.

He is a bit underweight, so he hopes that his new owners will help him get to a healthier weight. He needs a fun, playful home where he will get lots of attention. He loves learning new tricks and is very treat and food motivated, so he would likely be easy to train.

Los Alamos County Animal Shelter hours are noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m., Sundays.

PEEC: Local Storytellers Tell Tales On The Trails July 30

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 22, 2016 - 5:38 pm

Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to join storytellers Terry Foxx and Kimberly Gotches at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30 for a walk around the beautiful landscape of northern New Mexico.

The easy one-mile trek will stop at four different outdoor locations near the Los Alamos Nature Center and Kinnikinnik Park, and participants can enjoy stories and activities along the way. Adults and children are welcome to attend.

Meet in front of the Los Alamos Aquatic Center near the Kinnikinnik Park trailhead. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a sun hat, dress for the weather, and carry a Read More

Focus Groups Scheduled For Library System Planning

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2016 - 4:29 pm

LIBRARY News:

The library’s strategic planning process enters its next public phase with a series of six upcoming focus groups, which will be held throughout the month of August.

Each session will be led by a Library Board member and provide community members with an opportunity to explore and discuss one element of library services in depth.

“I think it’s important for people to participate in the focus groups,” Library Board Chair Michelle Griffin said. “This process will help the library gain many perspectives and make the best choices for moving forward. Being a part of a focus group Read More