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Del Norte Lady Knights Beat Toppers 39-36

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 1:16 pm

The Lady Toppers tipped off against the Del Norte Lady Knights Tuesday evening in Griffith Gymnasium. The teams were evenly matched and the lead changed hands back and forth all evening. The knights were able to take the lead in the final minutes of the game and won 39-36. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Natalie Gallegos takes a jump shop in the first period; she scored 6 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Becca Green turns the corner under the Topper basket on her way to score two points, she had 8 points for the game and was a force on both offense and Read More

DEA Speeds Up Application Process For Research On Schedule I Drugs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 1:16 pm

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Drug Enforcement Administration is streamlining the application process for researchers who study or wish to study Schedule I substances not currently approved for medical use. Schedule I drugs are defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, such as ecstasy or LSD.

By taking the process online, both existing and new researchers can submit their applications through a dedicated web portal (https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html),

Smart Design With Suzette: Organization

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:38 pm

A well-organized closet. Courtesy photo

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

It’s that time of year again. Many New Year’s resolutions involve getting organized. Why is that? Disorganization puts tremendous pressure on both the mind and the body. Taking the time to organize your home can lift a great weight off of your shoulders and reduce stress.

But let’s face it, getting organized can be difficult and time consuming. One of the toughest part is getting starting and knowing the process. Here are some tips to help you.

Clear Out Some Clutter

The first step is to get rid of things you don’t need. This Read More

Luján Statement Opposes Short-Term Spending Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:37 pm

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) Thursday issued the following statement on the Republican short-term spending bill offered in the House:

“Republican leaders, who control both Houses of Congress and the Executive Branch, have needlessly wasted months instead of passing a bill to fund basic government services – everything from providing Social Security payments and veterans’ benefits to disaster assistance and defense spending.

Democrats have been working in a bipartisan way to reach an agreement

Heinrich Votes Against Expanding Warrantless Government Surveillance

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:35 pm

Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after voting against renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act (FISA) for six years:

“Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was originally intended to collect the communications of foreign targets, which is without controversy. However, it has become disturbingly routine for the government to search through

UNM-LA Honors Three Faculty Initiative Awardees

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:34 pm

Dean of Instruction Dr. Sharon Hurley, left, and CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney, right, honor the most recent recipients of the UNM-LA Faculty Initiative Award, Dr. Kristy Nadler, Dr. Dennis Davies-Wilson and Dr. Irina Alvestad. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

At the UNM-LA Faculty Spring Semester meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, Dennis Davies-Wilson, Dr. Irina Alvestad and Dr. Kristy Nadler were recognized as the most recent recipients of the UNM-LA Faculty Initiative Award.

The Faculty Initiative Award was established in 2005, when a retired UNM-LA instructor started an endowment Read More

County Personnel Board Meeting Canceled Jan. 23

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:30 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 23 has been canceled.

New Mexico Women In Film PSA Screening With Tewa Women United Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:27 pm

NNMC News:

Northern New Mexico College will host New Mexico Women in Film (NMWIF) as they screen their 2017 Public Service Announcement on behalf of Tewa Women United from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Center for the Arts.

Every year NMWIF works with a non-profit organization to produce a PSA, and in 2017 the group worked with Tewa Women United on a film that explores the “correlation between violence against women and violence against mother Earth,” as was the vision of NMWIF board member Leslie Fleming-Mitchell.

The event will feature

Home Country: A Great Hoax

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:27 pm

Home Country

By SLIM RANDLES

It might have been the winter doldrums that did it. You can never be sure of these things. It’s just that … well, Doc is one of those guys who can’t stand to see anyone bored. He claims it’s bad for their inner chemistry, and since he has more initials after his name than anyone else in town, we tend to listen to him.

When it happened, we in the inner circle of the World Dilemma Think Tank down at the Mule Barn truck stop thought back on what Doc had said a year ago when the temperature dropped, along with everyone’s spirits.

“In weather like this,” Doc pronounced,

UNM-LA Community Ed Classes For Lifelong Learners

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 12:18 pm

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education classes are starting this month, targeting a broad range of interests. From Health and Wellness to Language, from Home, Garden and Fine Arts to Professional and Personal Development, there are many classes to feed the spirit of lifelong learners.

UNM-LA Community Education Program Coordinator Mike Katko invites the public to, “Come join us!”

New and short-term classes begin each month, and the Community Education department is always interested in adding new subjects. Registration continues throughout the spring.

Some of the Read More

Communication Seven: Vulnerabilities Stemming From Electronic Communication

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 11:50 am

SONYIA WILLIAMS Los Alamos World
Futures Institute
Student Intern

Throughout this series of articles, we have explored the new efficiency of translation through the use of mechanical translators and how they have changed the world of translation. We also analyzed the growing use of electronic communication.

Electronic communication has allowed individuals to communicate throughout their community, throughout their state, throughout their country, and even throughout the world with the click of a few buttons. This extremely innovative form of technology has allowed the human race Read More

Valles Caldera Opens 2018 Livestock Program Application Period

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 11:48 am

Valles Caldera National Preserve opens application period for its 2018 livestock grazing program. Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

Applications Due by Feb. 20

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Valles Caldera National Preserve has opened the application period for its 2018 livestock grazing program. Livestock grazing on the preserve is authorized by Congress for the purposes of scientific research and/or interpretation of the ranching history of the preserve.

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking permit applications to graze livestock on the preserve for a four-month grazing season (June 1, 2018 through

State, Federal Prison Populations Decline Third Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 11:36 am

DOJ News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Justice Statistics has announced that the number of prisoners in state and federal correctional facilities fell by 1 percent from year-end 2015 to 2016. This was the third consecutive year that the U.S. prison population declined.

State and federal prisons held an estimated 1,505,400 prisoners in 2016, which is 21,200 fewer than in 2015. The population of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) accounted for more than a third (34 percent) of the total change in the prison population, dropping by 7,300 prisoners, from 196,500 to 189,200 prisoners.

‘Becoming Truly Human’ Movie Jan. 29

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 11:28 am

COMMUNITY News:

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church is sponsoring a free viewing of the movie “Becoming Truly Human”, 7 p.m., Jan. 29 at the Reel Deal Theater.

Meet a group of men and women who consider themselves “religiously unaffiliated” or “nones” (a term derived from the last box on a religious survey question labeled: “None of the above.”) Learn why they have rejected or at least have serious doubts about Christianity.

And follow Basil as he navigates our modern cultural landscape, engaging with a group of spiritual “nones” in honest and open discussion on religion and spirituality, while Read More

Obituary: Helen P. Clark-Myers Jan. 18, 2018

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 11:11 am

HELEN P. CLARK-MYERS Jan. 18, 2018

Helen P. Clark-Myers, 88, a resident of White Rock, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Minnie Schultz Myers; step-mother, Bernice Mullins; siblings, Merel O. and Eugene K. Clark.

Helen was a caring and loving person with a heart of gold. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Clark-Myers is survived by her husband of 65 years, William J. “Bill” Myers; niece, Kathy Goodman; nephew, David Clark and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives Read More

Daily Postcard: Los Alamos From Otowi Peak

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 20, 2018 - 11:02 am

Daily Postcard: View of Los Alamos and Jemez Mountains from Otowi Peak. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Governor Signs Bipartisan Legislation To Keep New Mexico In Interstate Nursing Compact

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 19, 2018 - 4:41 pm

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Thursday, Gov. Susana Martinez was joined by legislative leaders from both parties and the bill’s sponsors as she signed bipartisan legislation to ensure that nurses certified in other states can continue to work in New Mexico.

“The efficient passage of this bill shows what is possible when the Legislature has the desire to move forward,” Martinez said. “This legislation will keep New Mexico current with the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact so nurses from other states will be able to continue to come to our state and provide valuable

LAPS Employee Spotlight: Ronda Harmon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 19, 2018 - 4:40 pm

Popular Folk Art Flea Returns To MNMF May 5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 19, 2018 - 3:47 pm

MNMF News:

SANTA FE ― One of Santa Fe’s favorite community events, the Folk Art Flea, is Saturday, May 5 at the Museum of International Folk Art on Museum Hill.

From toys to textiles and jewelry to masks from all over the world, The Flea features an impressive array of well-priced folk art treasures. The treasured “Collectors’ Corner” returns with especially rare and unique items. The event is presented by the Museum Foundation of New Mexico’s Folk Art Committee in support of the Museum of International Folk Art Museum (MoIFA).

Dr. Khristaan Vilella, director of MoIFA,

LAPD Charges Kevin Medinger With Theft Of Gun, Cash

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 19, 2018 - 3:37 pm

Kevin Medinger

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos police arrested Kevin Medinger, 32, Thursday morning and charged him with five felony counts in connection with the theft of a firearm and cash from a local residence.

According to documents filed in Los Alamos Magistrate Court, the case was originally opened by Cpl. David Boe after he received a report that a Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver was missing from an Orange Street residence where Medinger did odd jobs for the victim. The victim reported that the firearm, which he had owned Read More