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John Craven Arrested At 10,000 Waves Spa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2017 - 1:33 pm

John Craven

Staff Report

John Craven, 35, of Los Alamos is has been ordered to remain in jail pending a preliminary hearing in Santa Fe Magistrate Court after racking up seven charges during an Oct. 2 visit to 10,000 Waves Spa.

Craven appeared Oct. 19 before Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer in First Judicial Court under a petition to revoke his probation in a 2014 case where he was found guilty of residential burglary and larceny of more than $2,500 and granted a conditional discharge.

Deputy District Attorney Kent Wahlquist asked for Craven’s probation to be revoked because of the new charges and because Read More

Girl Scout Troop 10384 Hosts Activity Day Nov. 10

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2017 - 1:31 pm

COMMUNITY News:

Girl Scout Troop 10384 is hosting Activity Day 1:30-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Unitarian Church.

Activity Day is a day full of fun and educational activities for children ages 4- 9. The troop will teach children about the environment, animals and other household activities.

During Activity Day, certain scouts will hold stations teaching about specific things including plant life cycles, baking, caring for pets and other topics.

Road Paving Underway On NM 4 Through Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2017 - 1:24 pm

COUNTY News:

Final paving of N.M. 4 between East Jemez Road and Hwy 502 is scheduled for today and Wednesday.

To minimize traffic disruption, the Department of Public Utilities’ contractor will coordinate paving of lanes to occur at times with the least traffic.

Paving of southbound lanes are scheduled for this afternoon (two-way traffic will be maintained). Late Wednesday morning, paving of the northbound lane will occur and should be completed before 3:30 p.m. with two-way traffic again will being maintained. Read More

Help Kick Off LANL’s Annual Holiday Food Drive

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2017 - 1:16 pm

A scene from a previous LANL food drive. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

This year, Los Alamos National Laboratory is running its annual Holiday Food Drive Nov. 1 through Nov. 20.

Donated food items will be distributed in the second week of December to Northern New Mexico families to ensure they will have a meal for the holidays.

Food items being requested:

1 box instant mashed potatoes
1 box stuffing
2 cans evaporated milk
2 cans vegetables
2 cans sweet potatoes or cranberries
1 4-pound bag of sugar
1 5-pound bag of flour or biscuit mix
1 quart (32

Shin: If Sanctuary Schools, Then Why Citizenship?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2017 - 1:09 pm

By LISA SHIN

Los Alamos

On Oct. 13, 2017, the Los Alamos Public School Board passed an immigration resolution, under which the immigration status of students would not be recorded or reported to federal immigration officials. The resolution would be the first step in creating a policy aimed at supporting our students.

I applaud efforts to welcome and not alienate, those from diverse ethnic backgrounds. When I was in grade school, there were no such efforts to protect me from the ridicule of classmates or the mockery of a teacher. No Chuck Schumer tears condemning “mean-spirited” Read More

Daily Postcard: Fall Leaves In Quemazon

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 24, 2017 - 12:53 pm

Daily Postcard: Fall Leaves in Quemazon. Photo by Jenn Bartram

Fall Leaves in Quemazon. Photo by Jenn Bartram Read More

Voices Of Los Alamos Meets Tonight!

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on October 23, 2017 - 10:56 pm

COMMUNITY News:

The Voices of Los Alamos will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Unitarian Church. The meeting is open to the public and agenda items include PED science standards, the ongoing issue with the Sheriff office and the ECO Challenge.

Los Alamos County Community Development Director Paul Andrus will be the speaker at the meeting. He will discuss affordable housing and vacant houses.

Mission statement: Voices of Los Alamos is a non-partisan, progressive advocacy group created as a way for Los Alamos residents to voice their concerns over the current political Read More

Sipapu Starts Making Snow … 19 Days To Ski Season!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 10:27 pm

Even Chuck the dog is all excited to kick off ski season. Courtesy/Sipapu

SIPAPU News:

The Race to be the First in New Mexico to Open Has Begun!

VADITO – The sprint to open New Mexico’s ski slopes has officially begun. Sipapu Ski Resort started making snow at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 through 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Mountain crews anticipate making more snow this week as the resort prepares for opening day, Saturday, Nov. 11.

Sipapu’s crews were able to use 17 snow guns and make snow on intermediate and beginner trails Butterfly, Thumper and Lower Bambi and plan to continue Read More

Robinson: Eco Station Saving Energy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 10:16 pm

Eco Station on East Jemez Road. Photo by James Robinson

By JAMES ROBINSON

Environmental Sustainability Board

In July, I was reappointed to the Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board by the County Council. Although this board is mainly known for the Plastic Bag Ban and the recent Wildlife Ordinance discussion, this board, and Los Alamos County Environmental Services, has done a lot of work to make Los Alamos more sustainable, and save our citizens money. It is a wonderful opportunity to work with your fellow citizens to answer the questions brought before us, and explore Read More

‘Zomb-mingos’ Spotted In Western Area

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 10:14 pm

‘Zomb-mingos’ on the prowl for Halloween spotted today at a Western Area home. Photo by Melissa Salmon

‘Zomb-mingos’ spotted today at a Western Area home. Photo by Melissa Salmon

Senate Passes Udall-Heinrich Amendment Directing Congress To Provide Mandatory Full Funding For PILT

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 10:05 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate approved an amendment by U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich Oct. 19 that directs Congress to fully and permanently fund the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, which helps local governments in New Mexico and across the West pay for critical services like schools, police, and roads.

The amendment to the Republicans’ Fiscal Year 2018 budget resolution passed 58 to 41 and was the only amendment offered by a Democrat to pass on a roll-call vote.

New Mexico is the third-highest recipient of

Valles Caldera Begins Prescribed Burn Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 10:04 pm

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – Valles Caldera National Preserve will initiate a prescribed burn project Oct. 25, dependent upon suitable weather and fuel conditions.

The prescribed burn will take place within an approximately 2,330-acre project area in the Banco Bonito district of the preserve – north of N.M. 4 near mile marker 30. The burn operations will be completed within a 3-10 day period. Brief traffic delays may occur during this time, but are not expected to cause road closures or disrupt visitor activities elsewhere on the

Scenes From Los Alamos Invitational

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 9:43 pm

Los Alamos High School’s Steven Strevell and Kevin Patterson chase Cleveland High School’s Edson Lobato to the finish line at the Los Alamos Invitational Oct. 20 in Los Alamos. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School freshman Rafel Sanchez leads Albuquerque Academy’s Julian Garcia and A. J. Kedge at the Los Alamos Invitational cross country meet Oct. 20 in Los Alamos. Sanchez finished fourthoverall with a time of 16 minutes, 42.62 seconds. The Hilltoppers finished third in the team standings. Academy took first. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Read More

IRS: Taxpayers Who Are Victims Of Domestic Abuse Should Know Their Rights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 9:42 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― Domestic abuse (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3865.pdf) often includes control over finances. An important part of managing finances is understanding one’s tax rights. Taxpayers have the right to expect the IRS to consider facts and circumstances that might affect the individual’s taxes.

Taxpayers have the right to:

File a separate return even if they’re married;
Review the entire tax return before signing a joint return;
Review supporting documents for a joint return;
Refuse to sign a joint return;
Request more time to file their

United Way Board Members Visit Funded Partners

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 9:41 pm

Courtesy photo

UWNNM News:

Five UWNNM Board members visited Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program as a part of their Community Action Fund Grant Site Visits. In attendance were David Trujillo, Joseph Sanchez, Manuel Valdez, Don Cobb and Liddie Martinez.

Present representing the organization were Program Director Beverly Post and board members, Catherine Avila and Susan Roybal.

They toured the space, which is donated by the City of Espanola in the public library. This space represents an increase in space from their previous location of about 200%. They

Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Hosts Concert

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 9:39 pm

Satirist Roy Zimmerman will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Unitarian Church. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County is hosting a concert featuring Satirist Roy Zimmerman at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N. Sage St.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the door or online at https:////www.losalamosdemocrats.org/2017_zimmerman.

Obituary: Deborah M. (Schreiber) Herrera Oct. 21, 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 9:36 pm

DEBORAH M. (SCHREIBER) HERRERA Oct. 21, 2017

Deborah M. (Schreiber) Herrera 62, from El Rancho passed away on October 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents Abner and Dorothy Schreiber and her in-laws Juan and Sophie Herrera.

She is survived by her husband Tommy, sons Samuel and Ernesto his wife Magaly. Sister Abby Gould, her husband Tom, Nieces Faith Benson, her husband Howard, Kayla. Tabetha Baca her husband Phillip, Madison. Tamara Max her husband Patrick, Shelby, Kennedy and Cory. Nephew Brain Gould.

Her special friends and urn bearers are Read More

Rotary: Los Alamos Students Get Pinkies Painted Purple To Eradicate Polio … Tuesday Is World Polio Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 5:34 pm

Ty Morris of Pinon Elementary School participates in the Purple Pinkie event recently hosted by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos to bring awareness to polio and its eradication. Photo by Oliver Morris

Kaya Loy, right, and a friend show their purple pinkies during a special even hosted by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos to bring awareness to polio eradication. Photo by Laura Loy

Aspen Elementary teacher Stacy Martin and Rotarian Alison Pannell support the eradication of polio through a recent Purple Pinkie event. Photo by Mary Beth Maassen

ROTARY News:

In recognition of World Polio Day, Oct. Read More

Halloween Buzz Bus Offers Free Rides Saturday!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 4:59 pm

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos DWI Planning Council and Atomic City Transit (ACT) are partnering once again to provide free safe ride services this Saturday, Oct. 28 in Los Alamos.

Ride service will be available 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations will be accepted starting at 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27 and from 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Call 661-RIDE(7433) to request a ride. First come, first served, so call early! Read More

Study: Noncompliance Hobbles Comprehensive Background Check Policy For Private Gun Sales

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 4:40 pm

Courtesy/gunlocker.com

HSNW News:

Of the three states that recently expanded comprehensive background check (CBC) policies to include all gun transfers, including those among private parties, only Delaware showed an overall increase in firearm background checks. Washington and Colorado had no changes, which the study authors say suggests that compliance and enforcement were incomplete.

The study, which posted online in Injury Prevention, is believed to be the first to assess the association between CBC policy enactment and changes in background-check rates. It was conducted Read More