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Evening Programs At Bandelier Aug. 3-20

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 3, 2017 - 1:36 pm

Courtesy photo

BNM News:

In between thunderstorms, it’s great to be out under the stars on August evenings, and Bandelier will be offering many evening programs over the next two weeks.

They’re presented at the amphitheater at Juniper Campground, weather permitting, and both campers and non-campers are welcome.

Upcoming topics include:

8:30 p.m. Thursday, 8/3 ― Night Sky – talk and telescope viewing
8:30 p.m. Friday, 8/4 ― Leaping Lizards! (reptiles)
8:30 p.m. Saturday, 8/5 ― Imagining

More Scenes From July 29 Summer Concert

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on August 3, 2017 - 1:35 pm

DK & The Affordables performed during Los Alamos County Summer Concert held July 28 at Ashley Pond. In the middle, DK’s daughter, Ariel, joins her father on the stage. Courtesy photo by Eliott Schultz

Wearing a sequined jacket, DK was dressed to the nines for the summer concert on July 28. Courtesy photo by Eliott Schultz

DK and the Affordables performed July 28 at Ashley Pond. Courtesy photo by Eliott Schultz

Another scene from the July 28 concert. Courtesy photo by Eliott Schultz

Another Read More

Come See Las Vegas Artist Justin Favela Install His Piece In The Piñata Exhibit Aug. 14-20

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 3, 2017 - 1:32 pm

NHCC News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Las Vegas artist Justin Favela will be installing his latest piñata piece in The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!) at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum from Aug. 14-20.

Working in the media of painting, sculpture, performance, and, most importantly, piñatas, Favela draws from art history, popular culture, and his Guatemalan/Mexican heritage. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and has exhibited his work across the United States in notable

Udall, Heinrich Cosponsor Bill To Allow Medicare To Negotiate A Better Deal On Prescription Drug Costs

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 3, 2017 - 1:19 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Yesterday, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined in cosponsoring legislation led by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to unleash the bargaining power of seniors for a better deal on prescription drug costs.

The legislation would allow for Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs to cut costs for nearly 41 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D. Current law prevents Medicare from directly negotiating for lower drug prices, a practice regularly used to bring down prescription drug

Los Alamos Tennis Club Hosting Its Annual Tennis Tournament Today

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 3, 2017 - 1:17 pm

LATC News:

Weather permitting at 6:30 p.m. today at Urban Park, Los Alamos Tennis Club (LATC) will be hosting it’s A division singles final which got rained out last Sunday.

Two singles players participating in finals are current tennis teaching pros (Aaron Skinner/David Rutherford) and will be playing at a level the Los Alamos Community doesn’t get to see often. Mr Skinner is a former Division III collegiate singles champion and Mr. Rutherford runs a tennis club in New Zealand and during the winter in New Zealand is a teaching pro at Shellaberger Tennis

Transportation Board Meeting Thursday

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on August 3, 2017 - 12:46 pm

COUNTY News:

The Transportation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 in Room No. 110 at the Municipal Building, located at 1000 Central Ave.

1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENT This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.

Please Limit Public Comment to 3 Minutes.

4. LIAISONS’ REPORTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the July 6, 2017 Transportation Board Minutes
Presenters: Brian O’Neil, Chair of the Transportation Board

6. OLD BUSINESS

Possible

County Contracts With Santa Fe Attorney To Investigate Ethics Complaint Filed Against Two Councilors

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 3, 2017 - 12:42 pm

Attorney John B. Pound

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

maire@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County has contracted with Santa Fe trial and appellate attorney John B. Pound to conduct an investigation into an ethics complaint filed against County Councilors Susan O’Leary and James Chrobocinski. The complaint was filed by former resident Patrick Brenner in connection with the two Councilors involvement with a Political Action Committee during the recent Recreation Bond Election.

County officials said total compensation of the contract is not to exceed $12,000 Read More

This Week At The Reel Deal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 3, 2017 - 12:29 pm

Daily Postcard: Afternoon Walk Along Rio Grande

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 3, 2017 - 12:16 pm

Daily Postcard: Afternoon walk Sunday along the Rio Grande. Photo by Robert Beberniss Read More

Alert: East Jemez Road Eastbound Traffic Blocked 6 p.m. Today Through 4 p.m. Thursday!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 10:29 pm

Due to a water line break, eastbound traffic will be blocked on East Jemez Road beginning at 6 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

News Alert:

A non-DPU water line break has impacted the roadway on East Jemez near the Los Alamos Transit Mix station and the eastbound traffic will be blocked at 6 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

No downhill traffic will be allowed during this time and only westbound (uphill traffic) will be allowed.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible. Read More

Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage Of Bipartisan G.I. Bill Reforms To Help N.M. Veterans And Their Families

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 10:07 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

Ends the arbitrary 15-year period that a veteran is required to use their G.I. Bill so they can use their benefits at any time in their professional career’ education benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced the passage of bipartisan legislation they introduced with U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) that will modernize and strengthen veterans’ education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 further invests in the Read More

Letter To The Editor: County Councilors Should Not Be Swayed By Bullying

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 9:54 pm

By CRISTINA OLDS and ELENA E. GIORGO

Los Alamos

In light of the threat of lawsuits against the County made at the July 26 council meeting, it seems ill-advised to discuss further the resolution to expand the Sheriff’s duties and authorities until the legal matters are resolved. Similarly, efforts to modify the County charter under the cloud of legal challenges should be postposed pending a resolution of those issues. The County should not be swayed by the bullying of a few county residents.

Furthermore, when Los Alamos citizens voted for the current Sheriff, they did so knowing

Scenes From Annual LANL Employee Picnic

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 2, 2017 - 9:47 pm

Los Alamos National Laboratory held its annual employee picnic Saturday at Buffalo Thunder. LANL Director Charlie McMillan greeted employees and their families at the event. Photo by Derrick Key

Scene from the annual LANL employee picnic Saturday at Buffalo Thunder. Photo by Derrick Key

Scene from the annual LANL employee picnic Saturday at Buffalo Thunder. Photo by Derrick Key

Scene from the annual LANL Read More

New Mexico MainStreet Summer Leadership Network Meeting Underway In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 9:19 pm

Losat Fuller Lodge. Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz is addressing a gathering of the New Mexico MainStreet Summer Leadership Network Meeting underway today at Fuller Lodge. The meeting runs through Friday in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo Read More

NASA: Total Solar Eclipse Monday, Aug. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 8:46 pm

Total solar eclipse Aug. 21. Courtesy/NASA

NASA News:

All of North America will be treated Monday, Aug. 21, to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights … a total solar eclipse.

This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere – the corona – can be seen, will stretch from Salem, Ore. to Charleston, S.C. Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun’s disk.

NASA created this website (link) to provide a guide Read More

New Mexico Film Office: ‘t@gged’ Enters Third Season

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 8:28 pm

NMFO News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that AwesomenessTV’s premium series “t@agged”, will start production on Season 3 in early August. Production will wrap mid-September in Albuquerque and the Jemez.

“When you get picked up for another season, you know you’re doing something right,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. “Our homegrown talent and our incredible landscapes are catalysts for bringing back another season to New Mexico.”

The production will employ approximately 55 New Mexico crew members, 30 New Mexico principal Read More

SFCC President Grissom Announces Retirement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 8:05 pm

Randy W. Grissom

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College President Randy W. Grissom has announced his retirement effective Oct. 31. Grissom has led the college as president since 2013.

“President Grissom’s steadfast and forward-thinking leadership has benefitted our students on multiple levels and in countless ways,” said Linda Siegle, chair of the Santa Fe Community College Governing Board. “He has kept student success at the forefront of every initiative and decision, and it has paid off through a heightened focus on retention and increased graduation rates. He has fostered Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: July 27 To Aug.1, 2017

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 7:31 pm

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges against them.

CYNTHIA S. CAMPOS

July 27 at 5:23 p.m. / Police arrested Cynthia S. Campos, 24, of Santa Fe at the Tierra Amarillo District Court on an order of commitment.

ESLI DOMINGUEZ

July 29 at 1:28 p.m. / Police arrested Esli Dominguez, 31, of Espanola on Trinity Drive on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction, and charged him with possession of drug paraphernalia and Read More

White Rock Artist Market Returns Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on August 2, 2017 - 5:53 pm

White Rock Art Market. Courtesy photo

CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

The White Rock Artist Market takes place again 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 outside the White Rock Visitor Center.

This market will feature some of our regular artists and artisans but will also include some new faces to the Artist Market. This Saturday our artists will be selling fused and stained glass art, paintings, jewelry, mosaics, gift cards and bags, hand-woven pine needle baskets, natural body products, different types of handmade wooden products and much more.

Los Alamos County Rodeo Parade: Register By Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on August 2, 2017 - 5:42 pm

Courtesy photo

CHAMBER News:

The Rodeo Parade will march up Central Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business or organization by participating! To register, visit: losalamosmainstreet.com by this Friday, Aug. 4.

This year’s theme is “Legends of the Ranch School”.

Fair & Rodeo Schedule of Events

Thursday, Aug. 10