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FBI: Las Cruces Woman Sentenced To Prison For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 9:59 pm

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Joclyn Telles, 35, of Las Cruces, was sentenced Tuesday in Federal Court to 60 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for her methamphetamine trafficking conviction.

Telles and co-defendant Joshua Nestle, 26, also of Las Cruces, were arrested in Feb. 2017, and were charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The complaint also charged Nestle with being a felon in possession of a firearm and with using and carrying a firearm in relation to

Boys U11 And U12 Soccer Teams Win In Duke City

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 9:58 pm

Krypton Laser’s goalie Brendan French begins a counter-attack with a throw to teammate Z Gartz. Photo by G. Salazar-Brown

Cam McDonald launches a through-ball to one of his Krypton Laser teammates. Photo by G. Salazar-Brown

SPORTS News:

The Boys U11 LAFC Krypton Lasers defeated the Westside United Bears 3-1 in a hard fought match for their third win in three games.

Dhruv Thulasidasan initiated the Lasers first goal by stealing the ball from a Bears midfielder and passing to James Ito who dribbled down the right side of the field and drilled a shot to the

Lujan Grisham: Dysfunction In Congress

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 9:54 pm

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on legislation that failed to address critical priorities.

“The American people are frustrated and angry with how broken Congress is. They are tired of Congress ignoring life-threatening issues, refusing to listen to them, and repeatedly failing to accomplish its most basic, fundamental responsibilities in a timely manner. They have consistently made

Expect To See New Art Around Los Alamos County

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 9:53 pm

During the Tuesday County Council meeting, councilors check out the three kinetic wind sculptures the Arts and Public Places Board recommends purchasing. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post

kirsten@ladailypost.com

The community can expect to see several new additions to the Los Alamos County’s art collection.

Los Alamos County Council approved to purchase two kinetic wind sculptures and accept a donation of a third sculpture during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, the Council accepted “Berlin” by

Eagle Shootings Under Investigation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 2:05 pm

Adult male golden eagle found shot March 21 with no tail feathers and a wing amputated at the wrist. The bird is recovering but will not be released back into the wild because of its injuries. Courtesy/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service News:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is investigating the shootings of a bald eagle and a golden eagle found at the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI) in the Navajo Nation.

The bald eagle was found shot with no tail feathers March 13 in area seven of NAPI and later died due to its injuries. The Service’s Wildlife Forensics Read More

Friends Group Sells Raffle Tickets For Cow Elk Hunt On Ted Turner Ranch

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:43 pm

COMMUNITY News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library in Jemez Springs will raffle off a limited number of tickets for a chance to hunt on media mogul Ted Turner’s 590,823 acre Vermejo Park Ranch.

Only 500 tickets will be sold beginning this Saturday, March 24 during Jemez Springs’ Cabin Fever Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt at one of the most beautiful locations in New Mexico and a great way to support the Jemez Springs Public Library at the same time,” said Suzanne Swetnam, president of Friends of Jemez

Luján Welcomes New Mexico Witness To Testify In Congressional Hearings On Opioid Abuse

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:40 pm

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Farmington resident, Carlene Deal-Smith took center stage in Washington, D.C. Thursday to testify before a Congressional panel focused on finding solutions to the growing opioid epidemic.

Deal-Smith is a Native American woman of the Navajo Tribe, who works at Presbyterian Medical Services through their Totah Behavioral Health Authority program. She appeared before the House Subcommittee on Health, of which Luján is a member, to provide insight into peer support programs which have been

AGU: August 2017 SpaceX Rocket Launch Created Large Circular Shock Wave

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:38 pm

AGU News:

The unusual trajectory the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took when delivering a Taiwanese satellite into orbit last August created an atmospheric shock wave four times bigger than the area of California, a new study finds.

All rocket launches create shock waves, which are atmospheric disturbances traveling faster than the speed of sound. They can’t be seen by human eyes but can be detected by GPS receivers monitoring the atmosphere and space.

Most rocket-induced shock waves are V-shaped when viewed from space because rockets tend to follow a curved trajectory

State Democratic Party To Hold Chair Election

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:37 pm

DPNM News:

The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chair Election will be held at the organization’s Spring meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, in Ralph Edwards Auditorium, Truth or Consequences Civic Center, 400 W 4th St., Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.

The voting members of the Party, the DPNM State Central Committee (SCC), will cast their votes and a new chair will take office as soon as the results are tallied.

The meeting is open to the public.

Semelsberger Signs With Colorado School Of Mines

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:34 pm

Hilltopper soccer head coach Ron Blue watches as Tristan Semelsberger signs his letter of intent to play college soccer. Photo by RJ Montaño/ladailypost.com

By RJ Montaño
Los Alamos Daily Post
rjmontano@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper soccer captain Senior Tristan Semelsberger has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at NCAA Division II power Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo. Semelsberger finished his senior season playing 22 games, scoring 15 goals and grabbing nine assists.

“This is great. I get to continue my journey as a soccer player and the way I see it, Read More

New Mom On The Block: Summer Care Options In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:33 pm

By KATHARINE COGGESHALL
Los Alamos

Not to be confused with the New Kids on the Block—I have significantly fewer groupies—I am the new mom on the block.

Moving from San Diego last summer, I joined the ranks of the Los Alamos parenting community. There’s a pretty steep learning curve when it comes to being a mom “on the Hill,” so I thought I would share my knowledge and fill the void of local parenting literature as I learn (through successes and failures) along the way.

My current local parenting question: What summer care options are available in Los Alamos? Like many of you, I contract with the Lab and Read More

Boys U11 & U12 Soccer Teams On Winning Streak

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:32 pm

Cam McDonald launches a through-ball to one of his Krypton Laser teammates. Photo by G. Salazar-Brown

SPORTS News:

The Boys U11 LAFC Krypton Lasers defeated the Westside United Bears 3-1 in a hard fought match for their third win in three games. Dhruv Thulasidasan initiated the Lasers’ first goal by stealing the ball from a Bears midfielder and passing to James Ito who dribbled down the right side of the field and drilled a shot to the far post past the goalie into the side netting.

In the second half, Taelin Stanfield intercepted a Bears goal kick off his chest, dribbled around two defenders, Read More

USDA Investing Millions In Wildfire Mitigation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:30 pm

USDA News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico.

More than $383,800 of that funding will support numerous forestry projects on the Carson National Forest in New Mexico.

Since 2013, USDA has invested $176 million in 56 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands.

During Binges, U.S. Adults Have 17 Billion Drinks A Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:29 pm

CDC News:

U.S. adults consumed more than 17 billion binge drinks in 2015, or about 470 binge drinks per binge drinker, according to a first-of-its-kind study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study appears in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

CDC researchers found that 1 in 6, or 37 million, adults binge drink about once a week, consuming an average of seven drinks per binge. Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks for men, or four or more drinks for women, in about two hours.

“This study shows that binge drinkers are consuming a huge Read More

LAFC KIXX Girls Soccer Team Wins Two Games

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:27 pm

Emma Drake shoots a goal for a score and 1-0 victory. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

In the Girls U13 Duke City Soccer League, the LAFC KIXX 2005 played the Four Corners United Crossfire 2005 March 10 and defeated them 1-0. It was a tough game, but the KIXX really came together and played well.

Jadyn Ostic and Mackenzie Echave did a fantastic job defensively keeping Crossfire’s shots to minimum. Keeper Dalia Drew made several beautiful saves not allowing a single shot to penetrate. Meredith Brown and Kalen Hanson both did a great job transitioning the ball from the back up to the midfielders and Read More

Coyote Ranger District French Mesa Prescribed Burn Starting Soon To Reduce Risk Of High-Severity Wildfire

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:27 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) could begin ignitions as early as April or May on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.

Up to 1,000 acres of hazardous fuels may be treated per day by hand and air ignitions in the French Mesa fuelwood area. The total prescribed burn area is 3,580 acres.

Forest Roads 8 and 11 will remain open, but travelers are discouraged

Griggs: ‘The Case Of The Purloined Pooch’ And Other Animals Along The Way

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:20 pm

Pecos, a 13-year-old Red Merle Aussie was dognapped and later rescued and returned to his owner. Courtesy photo

Six adorable white bundles of Samoyed fur, already showing their individual characters. Courtesy photo

By DAVID GRIGGS

Foreign Correspondent

Los Alamos Daily Post

While in New Mexico, I received an early morning telephone call from Crystal, an old friend who was living in Bend, Ore. She was moving to a farm nearer to the ocean, and wondered if I would like to help her drive a truck and unpack her studio.

So, in late summer with wildfires burning all over the Northwest, I found

World Futures: Education, Training, Learning And Knowledge: Part Three

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 1:00 pm

ANDY ANDEWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute

Returning to the bubble model discussed last week, a mother or father bubble is at the stove heating a pot of water to boiling. The child bubble reaches for the stove and is stopped by the parent bubble who explains the following.

“I just put one liter, one thousand cubic centimeters, of water into the pot at a temperature on 3.98 degrees Celsius, equivalent to 277.13 degrees Kelvin or 39.164 degrees Fahrenheit and I want to raise the temperature of the water to 100 degrees on the centigrade scale. One milliliter of water, one cubic centimeter, requires Read More

Daily Postcard: Quemazon Sunrise

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 12:57 pm

Daily Postcard: Sunrise taken recently from Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More

LANL Archives Preserve History

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 23, 2018 - 12:55 am

From left, LANL Historian Alan Carr, Deputy Group Leader for the Records Management Group Christopher C’de Baca and Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz during a recent meeting at the Los Alamos Daily Post at which Carr and C’de Baca discussed the Archives at LANL. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com