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Prescribed Burn Planned In Española Ranger District

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 15, 2016 - 1:38 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of warmer weather in May 2016 to conduct the Mesitas prescribed burn on the Española Ranger District.

The 1,800-acre treatment area is located approximately six miles southwest of Abiquiu, 15 miles north of Los Alamos and 15 miles northwest of Española.

Ignitions are planned to begin May 1, but that window is dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts. Once ignitions have started, they are expected

LAYL Wild Day Saturday April 30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 15, 2016 - 1:36 pm

Storytelling At Nature Center Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 15, 2016 - 1:08 pm

Kimberly Gotches, left, and Terry Foxx telling stories at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is bringing two great storytellers back to the Los Alamos Nature Center at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, to light up one’s imagination and tell stories about spring.

With master storytellers Teralene (Terry) Foxx and Kimberly Gotches as guides, children and adults will enjoy activities and stories about plants and elements of the earth. This is a free event.

Foxx is

Lujan Grisham Amends Bill To Ensure Public Access To Federal Buildings

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 15, 2016 - 1:00 pm

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham successfully added a provision to legislation designed to save taxpayer money by getting rid of unused and underutilized federal property.

Lujan Grisham’s amendment, based on problems with the Albuquerque Social Security Office, would require the federal government to consider the public’s access to agency services before deciding to make changes to federal properties, such as relocating office space.

“Last year, the Social Security Office in Albuquerque moved to an office

Crowd Gathers For Rep. Garcia Richard’s Fundraiser

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 15, 2016 - 3:39 am

Sixty some people gathered throughout the course of a 2-hour fundraiser today for Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard at the home of Cecelia Garcia Frank and Richard Frank in Pajarito Acres. Democratic incumbent Garcia Richard is seeking re-election to the Dist. 43 seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives against Republican challenger Sharon Stover. Photo by Amy Storey Read More

Sheriff Of Baghdad Comes To Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 5:50 pm

The former sheriff of Baghdad Ted Spain now leads the protective force services at LANL for Centerra. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Centerra’s Ted Spain, LANL’s new protective force general manager, on the ground in 2003 in Baghdad. Courtesy photo

Col. Ted Spain in Baghdad briefing Ambassador Paul Bremer, right, and Bernie Kereck, the acting Minister of Interior. Kereck was the New York City Police Chief on 9/11. Courtesy photo

By ROGER SNODGRASS

Los Alamos Daily Post

Retired Army Col. Ted Spain, general manager of Centerra, the protective force services at Read More

Rep. Garcia Richard: Why I Continue To Serve

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 4:50 pm

By Rep. STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARD
Democratic Incumbent
House of Representatives Dist. 43

Many people don’t know this about me, but every morning, before the sun rises, I go for a run. I’ve always been a runner, but since taking office four years ago, my morning ritual has taken on new meaning.

Running is not only a time to reflect on my family, church, and job at school, it is a time to think about the ways I can help increase funding to public education, spur economic development, and help put an end to DWI and domestic violence.

My morning runs are my way of staying grounded and reminding myself of Read More

Udall, Heinrich Call For Swift Action On Border Security Concerns In New Mexico’s Bootheel

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 3:38 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to promptly address border security and safety issues in the Bootheel region of Southern New Mexico.

In a letter to CBP Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske, Udall and Heinrich called for the agency to provide resources and equipment to help local Border Patrol agents more effectively patrol the region’s vast rugged terrain.

The senators are responding to residents who have raised concerns about border security, particularly in recent

Espanola Tax Preparer Deborah Quintana Indicted For Tax Fraud And Tax Evasion

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 3:32 pm

TAX FRAUD News:

SANTA FE – A tax preparer from Espanola has been indicted for filing false tax returns and failing to pay taxes.

Deborah Quintana, 58, was charged with 28 counts of Tax Fraud and eight counts of Attempting to Evade or Defeat Tax, all felonies. These charges carry a maximum sentence of 55.5 years in prison and a $180,000 fine.

Quintana was indicted by a Santa Fe Grand Jury in the First Judicial District of New Mexico.

“With tax season upon us, this case should serve as a reminder to tax professionals across the state; if you cheat the system, you will be held accountable,” said Demesia Padilla, Read More

Study Shows Los Alamos County Offers Big ‘Bang For Buck’ On Property Taxes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 3:05 pm

SmartAsset News:

SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, recently released its second annual study on property taxes.

Los Alamos County ranked number 4 among New Mexico places getting the most ‘Bang for their Buck’ on property taxes, making their second consecutive appearance in the study’s top 5.

In addition to property taxes, the study analyzed the quality of local schools and the local crime rates to see where people were seeing the most value.

To view the full study results, methodology, and interactive map, click here. Read More

Obituary: Samantha M. Davis April 6, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 2:11 pm

SAMANTHA M. DAVIS April 6, 2016

Samantha M. Davis died at home in the Sangre de Christo Mountains April 6, 2016 after a two-year fight with cancer. She was 58 years old and of the Christian faith.

Born in Roanoke, VA she was adopted and raised by John Simon and Lorene Owens in Williamsburg, VA. She graduated Williamsburg High School in 1975. Her career included hospital administration in VA, quality assurance and quality control at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Station NY, Washington Public Power Nuclear Unit Two WA, administration for Bechtel Small Environmental Projects, and the Bechtel Remedial Read More

Daily Postcard: Rainbow Brightens Stormy Sky

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 1:26 pm

Daily Postcard: A rainbow brightens Tuesday’s stormy sky above Los Alamos. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More

SFCC Celebrates Student Writing Winners April 28

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 14, 2016 - 12:52 pm

SFCC News:

SANTA FE –– Santa Fe Community College’s emerging writers will showcase their work during the Student Writing Awards Celebration at 6 p.m., Thursday April 28 at Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St. The recipient of the Richard Bradford Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship also will be announced.

More than a dozen writers representing the diverse community at SFCC will read from their winning works. Accolades, a booklet containing the pieces, will be available at the event and online at www.sfcc.edu.

Scenes From Tour Of Fuller Lodge Renovations

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 14, 2016 - 12:49 pm

County Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust discusses plans for the implementation of a new elevator inside Fuller Lodge during a tour for members of the media Friday morning. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Construction is underway for a new elevator inside Fuller Lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

The front staircase and down-ramp at Fuller Lodge will be replaced with a new design later in the year. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Construction underway inside Fuller Lodge. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, David Sutton of KRSN,

Today Marks Final Winter Farmers Market

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 14, 2016 - 12:35 pm

LAFM News:

Today is the final winter market of the season before moving outside to the Mesa Library parking lot starting in May. The community is invited to check out the products available 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Crossroads Church 97 E. Road.

Market includes:

Salad greens, jams, pork, beef, apples and apple products, tortillas, locally raised honey, cheese spreads and cow cheeses, plants, certified organic seeds, baked goods, jellies, lavender body products, eggs, market baskets, aprons, market bags and more.

Los Alamos Farmers Market also will be at Earth

The Power Of Parents Presentation April 18

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 1:50 am

THE POWER OF PARENTS

6:30-7:30 p.m., April 18, 2016 at the White Rock Branch Library.

This program is meant for parents with each session lasting 25 minutes with 5 minutes for Q&A

Direct questions to 505.663.3252.

LAFRW Hosts Secretary Of State Candidate Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 1:41 am

LAFRW News:

Rep. Nora Espinoza, R-59, Republican candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State, will be the guest speaker at the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women’s meeting at noon Thursday, April 14.

Rep. Espinoza is running for Secretary of State because she believes in protecting the integrity of the electoral system. “Counting votes is a sacred trust, and the Secretary of State is charged with supervising all elections in the state. And in a republic, in a representative democracy,elections are everything. If we get that wrong, then our whole governmental system becomes wrong.”

In Read More

County Releases Budget Agenda, Options Document

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 14, 2016 - 12:16 am

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has published the Budget Agenda and a Budget Options document. Interested citizens may access the document from the County’s website on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) webpage using this link: http://www.losalamosnm.us/omb/Pages/BudgetsandReports.aspx

The Budget Options document includes a list of items that Council requested that could be considered for additions to the proposed budget, should the Council choose to take action after reviewing the initial budget, which met the goal of “no increases” for FY17. The Budget Options document also Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 6 – April 11, 2016

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 13, 2016 - 9:51 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.

April 6 at 12:25 p.m. / A Los Alamos resident reported that someone damaged their property. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.

April 7 at 4:28 p.m. / A Los Alamos resident reported that someone burglarized his vehicle parked in Central Park Square. The estimated loss is unknown.

April 8 at 9:03 p.m. / A Los Alamos resident reported that someone burglarized

Mesa Public Library Hosts Travel Writer Ray Bartlett April 16

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 13, 2016 - 9:36 pm

Ray Bartlett. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Travel writer Ray Bartlett will read from and sign copies of his debut novel, Sunsets of Tulum, show slides of his travels, and answer questions about writing, travel, and publishing.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is 2-3 p.m., April 16 at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave., Los Alamos.

This is Ray Bartlett’s debut novel, published by Barrel Fire Press in October, 2015. Bartlett is a travel writer who has written numerous guidebooks for Lonely Planet, Insight