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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

Quorum Notice: LAPS Board May Attend ‘School Start Time’ Community Meeting Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 4:15 pm

Senate Budget Plan Allows For $1.5 Trillion Added To National Debt

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 4:10 pm

Maya MacGuineas, president

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

CRFB News:

The Senate passed its Fiscal Year 2018 budget Oct. 19 containing reconciliation instructions for tax reform. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:

There was a time not long ago when many Congressional Republicans demanded a budget that balanced within 10 years.

Today, with their vote, the Senate GOP has turned away from this goal, sprinting in the other direction and instead approving a plan that allows

Police: Burglary Threat In Los Alamos; White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 3:06 pm

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department Criminal Investigations Section has received credible information that residences in Los Alamos County, to include White Rock, may soon be targeted for burglaries.

“We are stepping up our presence in the area,” Cmdr. Preston Ballew said.

Police are cautioning residents to take appropriate precautions: lock doors, leave lights on when appropriate, and notice and report suspicious persons, vehicles or activities in the neighborhood.

Direct questions or concerns, or anything to report, to Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282 or LAPD Dispatch at 505.662.8222. Read More

PEEC Brings Wilderness First Aid Course To Los Alamos Nature Center Nov. 4-5

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 2:56 pm

SOLO’s two-day WFA courses teach participants to care for someone in need of first aid while in the backcountry. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is hosting a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course at the Los Alamos Nature in early November.

The WFA class meets 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5. Registration is open; visit or call the Los Alamos Nature Center 505.662.0460 to sign up. WFA certification is good for two years.

This intensive, two-day SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Gallinas Watershed Prescribed Burn Resumes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 2:47 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― Fire managers hope to resume the prescribed burn in the Gallinas Watershed on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District next week, perhaps as early as Tuesday, Oct. 24.

The decision to burn on Tuesday will be dependent on favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, weather forecasts and available resources.

The Gallinas Canyon prescribed burn is designed to improve and protect the Gallinas Watershed, the primary water source for the City of Las Vegas, by reducing the risk for high-severity

FBI: Man In Construction Vest Robs Anthony Bank

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 2:47 pm

FBI News:

The FBI is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the man who robbed a bank Thursday, Oct. 19 in Anthony.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing a yellow construction vest, black hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a black baseball cap with a San Francisco 49ers logo. He had a bandana on his face and carried a black bag.

At approximately 11:40 a.m., the suspect entered Bank of the West, located at 300 N. Anthony Dr. He displayed a handgun and demanded money from a teller. The teller handed over an undisclosed

White Rock Fallout Skate Slam Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 2:45 pm

Portion Of Main Trail At Bandelier Closed For Helicopter Operations Oct. 23-27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 12:34 pm

BANDELIER News:

Beginning this morning, Oct. 23, and continuing for about four days, parts of the popular Main Loop Trail in Bandelier National Monument will be closed for visitor safety during operations in which a helicopter will be carrying many sling loads of dirt and gravel for a trail project.

From 6 a.m. today through the completion of that part of the work around Oct. 27, the Main Loop Trail will be closed from the northern edge of Tyuonyi Pueblo to the top of the stairs at Long House. The part of the Nature Trail, which parallels Frijoles Creek between the creek and the Main Loop Trail, also Read More

Fall Color Road Bike Ride Oct. 29

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 12:13 pm

The bike ride Sunday will pass through Jemez Springs, where cottonwoods showcase their brilliantly yellow leaves. Photo by ©Phillip Noll/ravenmountain.com

PEEC/LAM News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) are partnering to offer a road ride Sunday, Oct. 29 from Jemez Springs to the Gilman Tunnels and back.

Join Ross Lemons on a paved ride to enjoy fall colors, great company and colorful geology.

This trip is a bicycle ride on paved roads from Jemez Springs to the Gilman Tunnels and back. The Gilman tunnels Read More

LAHS 5th Annual Career Fair Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:32 am

LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School will host its 5th Annual Career Fair noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the Auxiliary Gymnasium.

Los Alamos community members representing a variety of careers have committed to attend this year’s event and share their experiences with students. Representatives from UNM-LA, Northern New Mexico College and Santa Fe Community College, as well as Workforce Solutions and the military also are participating in the career fair.

Students can enter drawings for prizes by attending and meeting with the career representatives. In addition, the LAHS food Read More

National Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:20 am

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos DWI Planning Council would like to remind the community that Oct. 23 through 31 is National Red Ribbon Week.

Community members can support the effort to bring attention to putting an end to alcohol and drug use by wearing red or a red ribbon. Read More

Lunch Available During LAHS Conferences Oct. 25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:14 am

LAHS News:

During the Los Alamos High School conferences Oct. 25, Chartwells Food Services will offer a limited lunch.

Coffee and teas and other grab and go items will be sold in the lobby throughout the morning.

Direct questions to Chef Mia Holsapple at 409.877.3911. Read More

Ingram Spark Director Robin Cutler Speaks Oct. 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:08 am

Robin Cutler

NMBC News:

Robin Cutler, director of Ingram Spark, will speak to the New Mexico Book Co-op on Ingram Spark and other book related questions and trends.

Ingram is the world’s largest book distributor. The lunch is Friday, Oct. 27, at Golden Corral on San Mateo in Albuquerque.

The meeting starts at noon but people come as early as 11 a.m. to network and have lunch. Each attendee pays for their own lunch and is expected to pay and partake of the lunch bar. The lunch is open to the public and beginners in the book business are encouraged

Los Alamos County Council Meets Tuesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:07 am

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Agenda:

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

A. Proclamation celebrating Oct. 25 as “Atomic City Transit Day” in Los Alamos County (accepted by employees of Atomic City Transit) Presenters: County Council

6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON CONSENT

Heinrich Warns Of Public Health Crisis In Puerto Rico, Urges Health Department To Take Action

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:06 am

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide additional resources and better coordinate efforts on the ground in the face of a growing public health crisis in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricanes Irma and Maria to ensure the more than 3.5 million American citizens living there can safely access the quality health care they need.

Heinrich joined U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

Laura Gonzales Gives Talk At Rotary Club

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 23, 2017 - 11:04 am

Rotarian Laura Gonzales speaks about the Rotary Club Foundation to Rotary Club of Los Alamos members Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Rotarian Laura Gonzales speaks at Tuesday’s Rotary Club of Los Alamos Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More