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WIPP: Revised Schedule For Resumption Of Operations In 2016 Announced

WIPP News:
 
The Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) approved the new integrated Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
 
The new PMB integrates WIPP recovery activities, baseline operations and capital asset projects into a single plan with a schedule that identifies a path to resumption of waste emplacement operations.
 
The new PMB considers potential risks that could impact the project and adds appropriate contingency to the schedule to help ensure activities can be achieved
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Letter To The Editor: Truck Traffic Along Central Avenue

By ALLEN COGBILL
Los Alamos
 
Central Avenue is a relatively low-speed street, and portions of it have relatively high levels of pedestrian traffic.
 
Nonetheless, it seems to be a favorite route for both county and LA public school vehicles. In particular, heavy trucks often use Central Avenue to travel to and from Diamond Drive.
 
The situation has been exacerbated since the county-school vehicle maintenance facility was established near Eastgate. I find this curious and rather annoying.
 
While it is true that the Central Avenue route is shorter than the Trinity Drive
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‘Three Strikes’ Legislation Passes First Committee

STATE News:
 
SANTA FE  Legislation to reform New Mexico’s existing “three strikes” law, also referred to as “Lilly’s Law,” passed the House Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee Thursday Jan. 21, on a party-line vote.
 
House Bill 56 is sponsored by Rep. Paul Pacheco. The bill would help close New Mexico’s criminal justice revolving door that has allowed dangerous career criminals out of jail free to commit additional acts of violence.
 
“The current statute is a three strikes law in name only,” Pacheco said. “Judges need this tool in order to reduce violent
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AG Joins U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force

OAG Deputized US Marshals. Courtesy photo
 
NMAG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  Five special agents for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, one APD officer and one Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy were sworn in Jan. 20 as Special Deputy United States Marshals as Task Force Officers (TFO). 
 
They will be joining many law enforcement officials from throughout New Mexico actively participating in the South West Investigative Fugitive Team (SWIFT) Task Force.
 
“These newly deputized U.S. Marshals will be assigned to the Albuquerque and Santa Fe USMS Offices,
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Letter To The Editor: Planets

By ROY M. MOORE
Los Alamos
 
Since the five visible planets are all shining nicely in the early morning sky for the next few weeks, it seems like a good time to mention that NASA has announced the newest planet, number eleven.
 
Now NASA is calling it the 9th Planet after they demoted Pluto, but The Urantia Book says that our solar system formed with twelve planets. (It’s just like a bunch of scientists wanting to play God and demoting pour little Pluto.) The UB says a planet existed in the orbit between Mars and Jupiter but once came too close to Jupiter and split up resulting in the asteroid
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Knights Of Columbus Sponsors Youth 2016 Free Throw Championship Jan. 31

KOF News:
 
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
 
The local competition is 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31 at LAHS Griffith Gymnasium. Registration is free of charge and will be held onsite beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the date of the event. Parental consent is required, so a parent/guardian must be present during registration.
 
All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation and winners from each
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Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus: Thank You Los Alamos!

Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus this evening at the Municipal Building upon hearing the Special School District Mill Levy Question passed 4,095 to 1,698 said, ‘Thank you parents, thank you community, we appreciate your support and will get busy improving the schools.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Voters Overwhelmingly Support HB33 Mill Levy For Los Alamos Public Schools!

HB33 Mill Levy Election Presiding Judge Kim Thomas places ballots in the machine to be counted just before 7 p.m. today at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Deputy County Clerk Adriana Ortiz checks the lobby for final voters just before the LAPS Special Election ends at 7 p.m. today. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover, standing, this evening with members of the election committee at the Municipal Meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
Los Alamos County voters have
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LAPS Adds Afternoon Bus Route To North Mesa For LAHS Students

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools has added an afternoon high school route to North Mesa.

Route 10, Bus 123 will begin serving that community starting Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Direct questions about the route to the Transportation Department at 505.663.2255.

Visit the LAPS website to find the stop time closest to home at http://www.laschools.net/BusRoutes. Read More

LAPD Recognized For Special Olympics Efforts

Officers from around New Mexico and Special Olympic athletes and coordinators pose for a group photo Friday in Albuquerque. Photo by Kateri Morris

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris accepts an award on behalf of LAPD from Director Oscar Solis of Law Enforcement Torch Run for New Mexico. Photo by Kateri Morris

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris attended a Torch Run kick-off ceremony Jan. 22 with police officers from around the state and Special Olympic New Mexico coordinators at the Elks Lodge in Albuquerque.

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NMC Voted #1 Algae Laboratory In International Readers’ Poll

NMC News:
 
The New Mexico Consortium has been voted the number 1 Algae Laboratory and international Readers’ Poll in Algae Industry Magazine.
 
 
Algae Industry Magazine is the online trade publication addressing the growth and development of the algae biofuels and co-products industry:
  • its influential personalities;
  • developing technologies;
  • evolving businesses;
  • breakthrough products, and;
  • important news and timely information
 
Read the 2015 International Readers’ Poll results here.
 
The NMC is very proud of our state of the art
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LACDC Draws State Attention To Los Alamos

Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla, Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge and LACDC Marketing Manager Ryn Herrmann at the LACDC booth during Monday’s Legislative Reception in Santa Fe. Legislators and State officials stopped by the booth to visit and hear the latest news about the Los Alamos community. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Medical Center Marketing Director Mary Beth Maassen stopped by the LACDC booth to visit with Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge, left, and Chamber Member Services Coordinator Darla Ridilla during Monday’s Legislative Reception in Santa Read More

Join LAHS Baseball Program Feb. 1

SPORTS News:

Come join the Los Alamos High School Baseball Program for 8th-12 grade.

  • When: Monday Feb. 1
  • Where: Virchow Field at Overlook Park
  • Time: 3:40-6 p.m.

For further information, email Coach Gill @ mrgill21@msn.com. Read More

AFTNM: Highlands University Staff Votes Overwhelmingly For Union Representation

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Driver’s License Compromise Passes House Judiciary Committee

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Compromise legislation that will end the dangerous practice of giving New Mexico driver’s licenses illegal immigrants passed the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 7-6 Monday. The compromise bill, HB 99, is sponsored by Representatives Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez.

“Today we saw another victory for this legislation,” Pacheco said. “New Mexicans have spoken and they want to stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Sen. Michael Sanchez and Senate Democrats need to start listening to New Mexicans and agree on our compromise.”

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Obituary: Jean R. Riegle June 22, 1940 – Jan. 18, 2016

JEAN R. RIEGLE June 22, 1940 – Jan. 18, 2016

Jean R. Riegle, born June 22, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at 6 p.m. Preceded by William, whom she married in 1960; parents, Walter & Henrietta Reiniger; and family friend, Kevin Haber. 

Jean attended Miami U. in Oxford where she met Bill. After sending daughters off to school, Jean worked at WSU then Sinclair. Jean kept at her education, earning her BA from UD and Masters from Antioch. 

When Jean retired in 2012, she was working as an advisor at Sinclair. Jean’s caring, funny and sweet personality touched people Read More

Steinborn Seeks To Bolster Volunteer Defense Force

New Mexico Rep. Jeff Steinborn
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE  Rep. Jeff Steinborn introduced House Bill 224 Friday to expand the eligibility of volunteers wanting to participate in the New Mexico Defense Force.
 
The New Mexico Defense Force serves under the direction of the Department of Military Affairs and assists in civic activities and disaster preparedness and response.
 
The current age cutoff to serve in the force is 64 years old and Steinborn’s bill would change that to 75 years old. The Legislation was requested by the New Mexico Military
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Obituary: Fidencia ‘Fede’ Cordova de Barela Jan. 23, 2016

FIDENCIA “FEDE” CORDOVA de BARELA Jan. 23, 2016

Fidencia “Fede” Cordova de Barela, 92, a longtime resident of Truchas, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidoro and Leonardita Barela; sister, Hope Lopez; brother, Gilbert Barela; beloved daughters and grandchildren.

Fede had a compassionate, loving and open heart and kept God next to her side in her everyday life. Her love was genuine and she was sure to show that. Fede enjoyed spending quality time with her sister, Susie, as well as each one of her children and their families and friends. Her welcoming Read More

LAPS Seeks Community Input For Barranca Elementary School Construction Project

Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The community is invited to a meeting at Barranca Mesa Elementary School Library 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4.

The district is asking for community input about Educational Specifications for Barranca school. This is the first community meeting about how to design a modern facility that meets the school’s teaching and learning program.

The next public meeting will be at the Feb. 24 School Board meeting when the steering committee will present update number one to Board members. Read More

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