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Ted Piccone To Speak On Five Rising Democracies April 19

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 31, 2016 - 5:32 pm

Ted Piccone

CIR News:

The Santa Fe Council on International Relations is pleased to present a talk by Ted Piccone, Senior Fellow, Project on International Order and Strategy, Latin America Initiative in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings.

This talk will focus on Piccone’s most recent book, Five Rising Democracies and the Fate of the International Liberal Order, and will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 at the Forum, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. Cost is $15 for CIR members; $20 non-members

Letter To The Editor: A Winning Republican Presidential Ticket For 2016

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 31, 2016 - 5:28 pm

By E. ALAN WADLINGER

Los Alamos

This scenario will only occur provided that there is a brokered Republican Convention.

I will assume that there is a stalemate between Cruz, Trump and Kasich. You start by rejecting all three of these candidates who have managed to destroy each other in the primaries. Then pick a set of dark horse nominees who are to the right of Hillary, but will be acceptable to moderate Republicans and many Democrats.

By rejecting all three leading Republican candidates, you will upset their supporters, but since none of them win

LAHS Boys Tennis Defeats Del Norte 9-0 In District 2 – AAAAA Tournament

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 31, 2016 - 5:18 pm

Los Alamos Boys Tennis defeats Del Norte 9-0 Wednesday in District 2 – AAAAA tournament. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos Boys Tennis defeated Del Norte High School 9-0 Wednesday in the District 2 – AAAAA tournament.

Results of the LAHS duel against Del Norte:

Singles:

Jun Kim (LA) Def. Adrian McOwiti – 6-1, 6-0
Tim Martin (LA) Def. Luis Reyna – 6-0, 6-0
Sam Menefee (LA) Def. Raul Macias – 6-0, 6-0
Martin Naud (LA) Def. Humberto Barbon – 6-0, 6-0
Donald Poston (LA) Def. Ben Cochran – 6-1, 6-0
Isaiah Martin (LA) Def. Estevan Torres – 6-0, 6-0

State Unveils Draft Of New Consent Order For Public Comment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 31, 2016 - 3:03 pm

Resource Protection Division Director Kathryn Roberts and NMED Secretary Ryan Flynn discuss the newly released draft Consent Order with the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board Wednesday in Albuquerque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

The NNMCAB meets Wednesday in Ballroom A of the Sandia Casino and Resort in Albuquerque. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

By ROGER SNODGRASS

Los Alamos Daily Post

Albuquerque – The New Mexico Environment Department released a draft revision to the current Consent Order between the state and the Department of Energy Read More

Udall Commemorates Legacy Of César Chávez

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 31, 2016 - 2:45 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From The Office Of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, issued the following statement commemorating the life and legacy of labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez.

Civil rights activist César Chávez

Udall is cosponsoring a resolution in the Senate to honor Chávez and designate his birthday, March 31, as “César Chávez Day.”

“César Chávez fought tirelessly to improve working conditions for farm workers nationwide,

How Did Your Legislators Vote On Freedom?

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 31, 2016 - 2:31 pm

Results from 2016 legislative session. Courtesy/RGF

RGF News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― During the 2016 legislative session, the Rio Grande Foundation again tracked the floor votes of legislators and their impact on freedom within the Land of Enchantment. The information is available here with local information provided in separate links at the website as well.

Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing said of the 2016 session, “Like many, we at the Rio Grande Foundation were pleased at the cooperative spirit on display during

IRS: Top 10 Identity Theft Prosecutions

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 31, 2016 - 2:20 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― As part of the continued crackdown on refund fraud and identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service recently released the Top 10 Identity Theft Prosecutions for Fiscal Year 2015.

These prosecutions are part of the wide-ranging strategy to combat refund fraud and assist taxpayers through detection, prevention and resolving identity theft cases in a timely manner.

“The IRS continues fighting identity theft on several fronts, including the Security Summit initiative where we have joined with the states and the nation’s tax industry

Kristine Coblentz And Lorraine Whalen Receive LAPS Excellence For Student Achievement Award

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 31, 2016 - 2:08 pm

JJAB News:

The Los Alamos Public School Board has recognized Kristine Coblentz and Lorraine Whalen with the LAPS Excellence for Student Achievement Award.

This annual award seeks to promote enhancement of student achievement and focus the Los Alamos School Board on efforts to improve student achievement. The nominee is a person in the Los Alamos School District who has made a significant difference in student achievement.

In March, Coblentz and Whalen were recognized for their efforts and achievements by the Board and presented plaques provided by the New Mexico School Boards Association.

LAHS Boys Tennis Results From Taos Team Tournament

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 9:11 pm

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Boys Varsity Tennis team finished first at the March 25-26 Taos team tournament.

The schools involved were Taos High School, Farmington High, Espanola Valley High, and Palo Duro High School from Amarillo, Texas.

LAHS had first place finishes by the following players:

#2 Singles: Andrew Aboushousha
#5 Singles: Jun Kim
#6 Singles: JD Downing

#1 Doubles: George Margevicius/Andrew Tang
#2 Doubles: Andrew Aboushousha/Alex Csanadi

This weekend the team heads to Espanola Valley to play against 11 other schools.

Those competing will be:

#1 Doubles: Read More

LANL Draft Consent Order Released For Public Comment

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 8:51 pm

NMED News:

Updated Cleanup Agreement Will Enhance Legacy Waste Cleanup and Support Stronger Federal Funding Requests

SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico Environment Department released the Draft Consent Order for public review and comment.

The Draft Consent Order, an agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Department of Energy, guides and governs the cleanup of legacy waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

“We are pleased to open the Draft Consent Order to public review and comment as we continue our dialogue with stakeholder groups Read More

Democratic Party Of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez Celebrates César Chávez Day

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 30, 2016 - 8:01 pm

Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez

NMDP News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Democratic Party of New Mexico Vice-Chair Juan Sanchez joined the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council #8003 for a Day of Service to celebrate César Chávez Day in Silver City Community Gardens.

Sanchez worked with participants at the community gardens during the event.

The community gardens service project is part of a full-day event organized by the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council #8003. Following the service project, there

More Than $20 Million In Multi-Resort Improvements Over Two Seasons!

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 30, 2016 - 7:58 pm

SKI News:

VADITO―Resort officials with the largest ski area collective in the Southwest unveiled plans for additional mountain improvements at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Purgatory Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl.

As part of today’s announcement, it was revealed that the ski area collective is investing an additional $10 million for the 2016/2017 season, continuing the aggressive $10 million multi-mountain improvement campaign for the 2015/2016 season, for a grand total of $20 million over two consecutive seasons.

Letter To The Editor: About N.M. 502 Project Cost And Starting Times

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 7:55 pm

By JOEL M. WILLIAMS

Los Alamos

Councilors and Manager,

This N.M. 502 project may be a state project, but LAC has funding participation AND is the requester of (1) the roundabout and (2) a different Canyon Road configuration than the state was planning to construct.

Seems there are some funny cost numbers being tossed around now and some others just not forthcoming.

This project has HAD to be started by the end of several FY deadlines or else funding would go away, the latest being September of this year. The Knecht-Tewa project HAS already BEGUN. It did so with the work from Knecht-DP to get Smith’s Read More

UnQuarked & Secret City Kitchen Team Up For Wednesday Dinners

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 30, 2016 - 7:13 pm

COMMUNITY News:

Wednesday dinner made easy!

Family style dinner for four, plus the perfect bottle of wine to complement the dish of the week for pickup at UnQuarked, The Wine Room between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Wednesdays. Cost is $30 + wine + tax. Orders placed at UnQuarked later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday are subject to supply. Gluten-free or vegetarian available.

GREEN CHILE CORN CHOWDER & SALAD

April 6 ― La Luna Wine ― $17.50

Sweet corn tossed with potatoes, green chile, carrots, celery in a creamy

Letter To The Editor: A Grand Experiment

Submitted by Chris Clark on March 30, 2016 - 6:10 pm

By DOROTHY CORNER AMSDEN

Los Alamos

Guinea pigs. That’s what we are going to be next year when the new roundabout is built at the intersection of Trinity and Central just east of the Hilltop House.

It will be a grand experiment to see how well we can learn new tricks. Of course, it will impact more than just Los Alamos residents. Commuters and visitors will also need to learn the new rules and develop new skills.

I’m not for or against roundabouts per se. They obviously work smoothly in other parts of the world. European friends tell me that driver training

Living Treasures Of Los Alamos Ceremony April 24

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 6:07 pm

Living Treasures of Los Alamos

will honor

Nona B. Bowman

Charles “Chuck” Tallman

Selvi A. Viswanathan

Sunday, April 24, 2016

You are invited to attend the ceremony at 2:00 p.m.

At the Betty Ehart Senior Center in Los Alamos

Canyon Rim Trail Closing For Fuels Reduction Work

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 6:06 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department will be closing a portion of the Canyon Rim Trail near Fire Station #6 in order for crews to complete fuels reduction (tree thinning) activities on the following three weekends, weather permitting:

April 2, 3;
April 16, 17; and
April 30 and May 1.

Activities will extend approximately ¼ mile along the west end of the trail. LAFD is coordinating signage and trail closure with Open Space & Trails Specialist Eric Peterson. The trail will remain open on the east end (at the trailhead, across from Entrada Business Park.)

Trail users are asked to use caution Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 23 To March 29, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 5:01 pm

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

March 23 at 8:53 a.m. / Police responded to the report of a 15-year-old Los Alamos girl victim of criminal sexual penetration by an 18-year-old. The matter is under investigation.

March 24 at 11:33 a.m. / Police responded to the unattended death of an 86-year-old Los Alamos man. Foul play is not suspected.

March 24 at 11:39 a.m. / A 51-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone damaged Read More

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Over Townsite

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 3:00 pm

Daily Postcard: This morning’s sunrise shines over townsite. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More

Obituary: Howard Overton Richerson April 13, 1930 – March 21, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 30, 2016 - 2:23 pm

HOWARD OVERTON RICHERSON April 13, 1930 – March 21, 2016

Howard Overton Richerson, 85, a resident of Los Alamos, born April 13, 1930, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel (Scott) and Freida Richerson; siblings, Barbara Winters, Geraldine Wade and Nathaniel (Bud) Richerson; children, Rebecca Richerson-Farris and Jeffery Richerson. Howard grew up with an appreciation for the mountains and the landscape of the Southwest. He moved to Los Alamos where he met and married his wife Carmen. They are both graduates of Los Alamos High School. Read More