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Lecture: ‘Hydrogen – The Silver Bullet’ Saturday

Roy M. Moore
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
The public is invited to attend a lecture on hydrogen energy, with speaker Roy M. Moore, 2-3:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, in the three upstairs meeting rooms of the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
 
Moore will discuss the basics on how hyrdrogen energy works; how many forms of energy can be converted into hydrogen; as well as the political and environmental implications of the necessity for hydrogen energy to be implemented world-wide.
 
The public is welcome to film or photograph this event.
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House Unanimously Passes HM3 Supporting Naming Of Submarine The USS Los Alamos

HB3, sponsored by Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard passes the House of Representatives Thursday in an enthusiastic 67-0 vote. Photo by Rick Carver
 

STATE News:

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard introduced House Memorial 3 supporting the naming of a United States Naval submarine the USS Los Alamos.

House members voted 67-0 Thursday to support HB3.

“The comments were enthusiastically supportive and encouraging,” said Jim Nesmith of Los Alamos who has been promoting the measure for more than a year. “Being able to stand next to Rep. Garcia Richard on the floor of the House as the

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Heinrich Supports Emergency Funding Bill To Address Opioid And Heroin Abuse Epidemic

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is supporting emergency funding legislation to address the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic that is devastating communities in New Mexico and across the country.
 
The bill S.2423, introduced by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, would provide supplemental appropriations totaling $600 million for drug prevention and treatment programs.
 
“Prescription drug and heroin
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NMAA Announces ‘Compete With Class’ Honoree

NMAA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  The New Mexico Activities Association is proud to announce that the Lovington High School Volleyball Team has been recognized as the Compete with Class award recipient for the month of January 2016.
 
Jal’s head coach for girls’ basketball and softball, Jimmy Samaniego, nominated the Falcons. He sent the following nomination to the NMAA – “I wanted to share with the NMAA what the Loving volleyball team did at our home game in late January. They presented my wife with a check for $1,000 for breast cancer awareness. My wife was diagnosed with Stage
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From Earth To The Universe Returns To Planetarium

A still from ESO’s planetarium show – From Earth to the Universe – showing the Helix Nebula, also known as NGC 7293. Courtesy/T. Matsopoulos, ESO

PEEC News:

Enjoy stunning imagery from space as part of a full-dome feature film, From Earth to the Universe, playing in the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6 and 7.

This full-dome feature film takes passengers on a voyage through space and time. Along the way, adventurers will visit birthplaces and burial grounds of stars and explore beyond the Milky Way.

Tickets may be purchased by phone or Read More

Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County Holds Ward; Pre-Primary Convention Feb. 22 At UNM-LA

DPLA News:

Notice is hereby given by the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County that there will be a combined Ward and County Pre-Primary Convention at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 at UNM-Los Alamos, Building 5 (Wallace Hall), 4000 University Dr. in Los Alamos.

Los Alamos County Democrats will meet to elect 15 Delegates to the State Pre-Primary Convention. Delegates will attend the State Convention in Albuquerque Saturday, March 12. 

Challenges to ward elections must be presented to the credentials committee when it meets immediately after the ward meetings.

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Bandelier Turns 100; Friends Of Bandelier Funding Drive Kicks Off With Goal Of $100,000

The Bandelier Youth Preservation Program worked on preserving the walls at Tyounyi Pueblo in the summer of 2015. Courtesy/BNM

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument shares an important birthday with the National Park Service this year – both are turning 100.

The 100th anniversary of the establishment of Bandelier takesplace Feb. 11 this year. In honor of the milestone, and with a vision to “Shape the Next 100 Years,” the Friends of Bandelier will kick off its most ambitious fundraising drive to date, with a goal of raising $100,000. This will allow the organization to continue supporting Read More

Local Entrepreneurship Student Celebrates Five Months In Business In Downtown Los Alamos

Atomic City Quilts owner Shelly Kuropatwinski in her shop at 247 Central Ave., Suite C. Courtesy photo
 
By Mandy Marksteiner
 
Shelly Kuropatwinski, owner of Atomic City Quilts, has been a business owner for five months. Her life as an entrepreneur began a year ago, when she took Nik Seet’s Intro to Entrepreneurship course at UNM-LA.
 
For the past several years, she has been dreaming of opening a quilt shop in Los Alamos; however, she never went for it because she had a job, a husband, four active kids, and felt like she needed to provide a reliable income
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Nambé Falls Casino Grand Opening Saturday

BUSINESS News:

Nambé Falls Casino will hold its grand opening 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday will open the event with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, followed by a full day of family-friendly entertainment, complimentary food, giveaways, music and more. 

“We are so excited to celebrate the opening of this beautiful and unique property with our local customers,” General Manager Pamela S. Gallegos said. “We’ve seen a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and received wonderful feedback during our first two weeks of business. We’re looking forward to showing our appreciation with a fun day the whole Read More

Dems File Ethics Complaint Against Would-Be GOP Secretary Of State Candidate

DPNM News:
 
The Democratic Party of New Mexico, filed an ethics complaint Monday with the Secretary of State’s Office in response to Rep. Nora Espinoza’s publicly using her legislative website – an official government resource – to promote her potential candidacy for the very office that oversees and enforces campaign ethics rules.
 
“It is more important than ever that New Mexicans have candidates whom they can trust,” DPNM Chair Debra Haaland said. “With the scandal that landed the last secretary of state in jail and the federal investigations that continue to plague the
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GOP Women Meet Noon Thursday Feb. 11

LAFRW News:

The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon Thursday, Feb. 11. 

The meeting is at 1001 Oppenheimer Dr., behind the Betty Ehart Senior Center, downstairs in the Patio Room.

For further information, contact Donna MacDonald at 505.662.4001. Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter Jan. 28 To Feb. 3, 2016

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.
 

JEROME MONTOYA

Jan. 28 at 12:55 p.m. / Police arrested Jerome Montoya, 28, of Los Alamos on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

 

 

 

ZACHARY KELLER

Jan. 28 at 1:58 p.m. / Police arrested Zachary Keller, 27, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with embezzling a vehicle.

 

 

 

JOHNNY TRUJILLO

Jan. 28 at Read More

Art On Tap ‘Work In Progress’ At UnQuarked Feb. 4

 
LACD News:
 
The next Art on Tap is “Work in Progress” at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at UnQuarked Wine Room, 145 Central Park Square.
 
Bring a piece of art and share the creativity progress with others. Everyone is welcome even if not working on an art piece.
 
Art On Tap is sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District and hosted by Fuller Lodge Art Center. On Tap series begins each evening with an informal 10-15 minute lecture followed by a lively group discussion. All ages are welcome! On Tap is a way for people to get out and about in the community, learn something
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Udall Bill To Childproof E-Cigarettes Signed Into Law

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON D.C.  Friday Jan. 29, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed news that a bill he championed to improve e-cigarette safety has been signed into law by the president.
 
The Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 requires manufacturers to put childproof caps on the small bottles of liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. The number of e-cigarette users — especially young users — has soared in recent years, and this is the first piece of national legislation to help regulate the impact on public
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State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across State Throughout February

NMDOT News:
 
STATEWIDE — State Police will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and Registration, Insurance and Drivers’ License Checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of February 2016.
 
Our efforts continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from
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Becoming A Love And Logic Parent Series Offered By Family Strengths Network

FSN News:
 
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent is an evidence-based course that is designed to help parents at all stages of parenting. Family Strengths Network has scheduled three Love and Logic classes so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
 
Parents of young children will benefit from the early childhood class by learning how to respond to temper tantrums and set boundaries. Time is built into class to meet other parents and learn what has worked and hasn’t worked for them.
 
The class for parents of school-age children will help parents raise children who
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Lujan Grisham On Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

By U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, cousins, or aunts shouldn’t have to wait any longer for equal pay.
 
Wage discrimination based on gender has been a priority of mine in Congress since the moment I took office, because we have a responsibility to ensure economic security for millions of women in this country. But I am frustrated that we still haven’t done enough to make sure women in this country have equal pay for equal work.
 
Today marks the seventh year anniversary of The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, an incredible step forward
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IRS Issues Nine Out of 10 Refunds In Less Than 21 Days

IRS News:
 
PHOENIX  The Internal Revenue Service recently reminded taxpayers that it issues 90 percent of refunds in less than 21 days. The best way to check the status of a refund is online through the “Where’s my Refund?” (https://www.irs.gov/Refunds) tool at IRS.gov or via the IRS2Go phone app.
 
“As February approaches, more and more taxpayers want to know when they can expect their refunds,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “There aren’t any secret tricks to checking on the status of a refund. Using IRS.gov is the best way for taxpayers
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Bill To Protect Law Enforcement Officers Passes House Safety And Civil Affairs Committee

STATE News:
 
SANTA FE  Legislation to amend the New Mexico Hate Crimes Act to include law enforcement officers passed the House Safety and Civil Affairs Committee Tuesday, Jan. 26, by a vote of 4-3. The bill, HB 95, is sponsored by Representatives Nate Gentry and Paul Pacheco.
 
“Assaulting a person specifically because they wear law enforcement badge should qualify as a hate crime,” Gentry said. “Law enforcement officials patrol the streets and maintain order in our communities, but sometimes our protectors need protection.”
 
The bill
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