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‘FIRE UP’ For Scouting!

BSA News:

The Boy Scouts of America is holding its Fall Fire-Up for Scouting Cub Scout recruiting events at fire stations in Los Alamos and White Rock this week:

  • Event #1 is Tuesday Sept. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at Fire Station #3 in White Rock, 129 NM 4; and
  • Event #2 is Thursday Sept. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. at Fire Station #4 in Los Alamos, 4401 Diamond Dr. across from the Golf Course.

Boys who are starting 1st through 5th grades (6-10 years old) can be registered for the Cub Scouting program. Information for registering boys in 6th-12th grades in Boy Scouts will also be available. Fire station firefighters Read More

RPLA/LAFRW Host Youngest Legislator In U.S.

West Virginia House Rep. Saira Blair, 18, speaks with community youth and adults and Republican Party members Saturday afternoon at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
From left, Rep. Saira Blair, RPLA Chair Bill McKerley and LAFRW President Bethany Douglas at Saturday’s event at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
West Virginia House Rep. Saira Blair speaks with local youth during her Meet & Greet event at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
The Republican Party of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Federated
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Officials Break Ground On New Del Norte Credit Union Branch At Rover And N.M. 4 In White Rock

DNCU and Los Alamos County officials toast the groundbreaking of the new facility Thursday at the corner of Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

DNCU CEO/President Chuck Valenti welcomes the crowd to Thursday’s groundbreaking event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Officials, credit union staff and community members gathered Thursday Read More

LARC Annual Meeting Is Wednesday, Sept. 23

LARC News:

The date is wrong on the letter that went out about the annual meeting to Los Alamos Retirement Community members.

The correct date is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Aspen Ridge Assisted Living, 1010 Sombrillo Court.

LARC members will vote to approve candidates for the LARC Board of Directors. Members are encouraged to attend to hear about updates and changes at Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge Assisted Living. Read More

Pet Of The Week: Teo The Kitten

Teo the kitten. Courtesy/LAC
 
SHELTER News:
 
Teo is a 6-month-old black and white kitten who absolutely loves to play.
 
This sweet guy was surrendered with another young kitten who has since been adopted, and he is missing his playmate. Teo would do great in a home with other cats, and he’ll need lots of attention and playtime so that he doesn’t get bored (and perhaps destroy curtains…).
 
Teo has honed his litter box skills, and loves to show off how high he can jump when playing with toys.
 
For information about volunteering, adopting and donating and learning more
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LAFC Offers State Approved DWI School Oct. 9, 16, 23

LAFC News:

Los Alamos Family Council is offering the quarterly State approved DWI School 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 16 and 23.

Registration in advance is required. The fee is $175 and payable at the time of registration.

Call LAFC for more information or to register at 505.662.3264. Read More

Los Alamos Rotary STARS Participates In Opera On The Rocks At Bandelier For 3rd Consecutive Year Sept. 26

Members of the Los Alamos Rotary STARS pose for a photo recently at the Blue Window Bistro.Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

STARS News:

The Los Alamos Rotary STARS (Service to All Rotary Satellite) will participate in the upcoming Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier for the third year in a row.

The group, which undertakes community and international service projects, will again provide gourmet cheese plates for a requested $10 donation. In addition this year, the group also will offer gourmet dessert plates for a requested $5 donation.

Wine and beer will be for sale from local vendors. Opera

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Smart Design With Suzette: How To Decorate For Fall On A Budget

Smart Design With Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX
 

How To Decorate For Fall On A Budget

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of year! I want to pull out my sweaters and boots and decorate for fall. Of all the seasons, fall is the easiest and least expensive to decorate. Walk out your front door and you have found your inspiration and resources.

Adding autumn touches of decor to your home will help you transition into the new season with excitement of the passing of the year.

From the exterior to the interior of your home, fall decor colors can be rich and robust or subtle and subdued.

 Here are a lot of ideas to inspire Read More

2015 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts Honorees Announced

ART News:

Gov. Susana Martinez presented seven New Mexico artists and art supporters with the 2015 Governor’s Awards For Excellence in the Arts Friday at the New Mexico Museum of Art.

The 2015 honorees are:

  • Dr. William Clark of Las Cruces, music;
  • Catalina Delgado-Trunk of Albuquerque, papelpicado;
  • Vincent N. Figiola of Las Cruces, painting;
  • Virgil Ortiz of Cochiti Pueblo, ceramic and design;
  • Irvin Trujillo of Chimayo, weaving;
  • Edgar Foster Daniels of Santa Fe, major contributor to the arts; and
  • Eric Renner and Nancy Spencer of San Lorenzo, major contributors to the arts.

“Art is woven deeply Read More

Los Alamos Trails? Yep, There’s An App

Put it anywhere else and it would be a National Park. Carved by the Rio Grande through thick lava flows, White Rock Canyon is a geologic masterpiece that averages 1,000 feet deep. The spectacular vistas, rugged terrain and perennial streams make this a premier destination for outdoor explorers. Courtesy/LAC

 
COUNTY News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center has an app they feature at the Los Alamos Nature Center called “Los Alamos Trails”.

The app is especially handy to have on a smart phone for those new to the community or just new to hiking and biking on local trails.

Click here

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2015 Los Alamos History Award Presented To Nancy Bartlit And Hedy Dunn

Hedy Dunn, left, and Nancy Bartlit receive the Los Alamos History Award from Los Alamos Historical Society President Michael Wheeler. Courtesy/LAHS

HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

Nancy Bartlit and Hedy Dunn have been named winners of the 2015 Los Alamos History Award.

The pair, who have been instrumental in preserving and promoting Los Alamos history for decades, received the awards during the Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Fall Gala and Experience Auction on Sept. 12.

“We couldn’t be more pleased that these two ladies, who have done so much for Los Alamos history over the years, are being honored Read More

Girls Expand Horizons With Cool Science

When I grow up I want to be a forensic scientist. I want to go to College at Penn State, said Jenny Kilde, 12, of Los Alamos Middle School. She was taking part in the Physics of Toys workshop, led by Ruth Howes and Nancy Watson Saturday at the Santa Fe Community College. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

These girls are not learning What’s the matter? but rather, What matter is, and (the title of their workshop) Why Empty Matters, taught by Kateryna Artyushkova and Linnea Ista, a chemist and a microbiologist at the University of New Mexico. They’re finding out about vacuums, gravity, Read More

Pastor Granillo: …With Liberty And Justice For All

By Pastor Raul Granillo
Los Alamos

We have rules in our home; I dare say most families do. Our children know that there are rules for using the computer, for watching TV, for how they speak to each other, for how they treat each other’s property, and for just about everything relational we can think of.

These rules are designed to keep the peace, teach respect, create a safe environment, and provide many other skills that will benefit our children through their lives.

Rules and laws are a part of life, but to what end? In our world we find that there are many rules and laws that we must follow under the threat Read More

Heinrich Calls For Reforms To Mining Law In Environment And Public Works Hearing On Recent Spill

SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. spoke at a U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) oversight hearing Wednesday on the Gold King Mine spill that occurred last month.
 
The committee examined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) response to the accident, which caused a large plume of bright orange toxic waste to spill into the Animas and San Juan Rivers and pollute the Four Corners region, and the subsequent impact it had on the environment and economies of local states, communities, and Indian
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Sunrise Stages Captured Friday Morning

The progression of a colorful sunrise is captured on camera Friday morning from the back deck of a residence in Los Alamos. Photo by Donna Reil
 
Photo by Donna Reil
 
Photo by Donna Reil
 
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Fun Weekend At Bandelier: Fee Free Day, Opera, Lunar Eclipse And Tsankawi Sept. 26-27

BANDELIER News:

The weekend of Sept. 26-27 is going to be very busy and enjoyable at Bandelier National Monument. 

As Superintendent Jason Lott says, “Bandelier is always a great place to visit, but this weekend is going to be extraordinary. Come take a walk on the trails, and then enjoy a really special event each of the evenings.”

For starters, Saturday Sept. 26 is Public Lands Day, a celebration of all the public lands nationwide – National Park Service, US Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and all the others owned by all Americans. Read More

New Mexico State Legislature Receives National Award For Improvements Made To Tax Policy

STATE News:
 
SANTA FE  The New Mexico State Legislature was awarded the Property Tax Achievement Award by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) for an outstanding contribution to the improvement of property tax administration and tax policy during the 2015 Legislative Session.
 
IAAO is a nonprofit, educational, and research association founded in 1934 that is comprised of government assessment officials and others interested in the administration of property tax policy.
 
Define Agricultural Use for Property Tax (SB 112) and Disabled
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Outstanding High School Students Encouraged To Apply For Highly Competitive Senate Youth Program

SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich encourage outstanding New Mexico high school juniors and seniors to apply for the highly competitive United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
 
Two New Mexico students will be selected to join 102 other delegates at the program’s 54th annual Washington Week from March 5-12, 2016. During their all expenses paid trip, New Mexico’s representatives will learn about the workings of the U.S.
 
Senate and federal government. Additionally, each selected participant will
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Letter To The Editor: Fuel Prices – A Larger Picture

By SHEILA K. SCHIFERL
Los Alamos

It’s not necessarily a Los Alamos, or Smith’s conspiracy.

Santa Fe prices are currently comparable to Los Alamos. Totavi is similar to other valley prices (~40 cents less), and Albuquerque is lower still. 

For an overview, look up GASBUDDY.COM online for gas prices in any locality in the country. People send in prices that they see, and it lists how long ago the postings are. Read More

Heading Into The Unknown…

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly takes a selfie with the Bahamas from 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station. Courtesy/NASA
 
By SCOTT KELLY
NASA Astronaut

Almost everything we know about living in space ends at six months. Now that I am at the midpoint of my mission, heading into the second half of one year in space aboard the International Space Station, I am looking forward to exploring the science of this uncharted territory and stepping into the unknown.

My Russian colleague Mikhail Kornienko and I are living in space for one year to push the edge of our scientific understanding. Read More

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