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Taxpayers Should Review Withholdings; Avoid Too Much Or Too Little Federal Income Tax Withheld

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 6:24 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to consider checking their tax withholding, keeping in mind several factors that could affect potential refunds or taxes they may owe in 2018.

Reviewing the amount of taxes withheld can help taxpayers avoid having too much or too little federal income tax taken from their paychecks. Having the correct amount taken out helps to move taxpayers closer to a zero balance at the end of the year when they file their tax return, which means no taxes owed or refund due.

During the year, changes sometimes

Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes And Drums Present Informal ‘Practice’ At Ashley Pond 6 p.m. Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 3:37 pm

Members of the Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes and Drums at Fuller Lodge. Photo by James E. Rickman

MUSIC News:

The Albuquerque & Four Corners Pipes and Drums will present an informal, outdoor “practice” starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the western grass at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos.

The band will play both traditional and contemporary music of the Highland bagpipe with drum ensemble. The group first played in 1984 with pipers and drummers from two area bands; today band members are all from Los Alamos.

The band is led by Pipe Major Anthony Puckett of Los Alamos; pipers are Ethan Aulwes, Read More

SFNF Update: Peggy Fire On Jemez Ranger District

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 3:15 pm

SFNF News:

Here is the latest update on the Peggy Fire burning on the Peggy Mesa, approximately two miles northwest of the Gilman Tunnels on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest:

Start Date: July 18, 2017

Cause: Lightning struck a single standing dead tree. The fire subsequently spread into surrounding dead and down timber and brush.

Size: 147 acres

Location: Peggy Mesa, approximately 2 miles northwest of the Gilman Tunnels on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest

Vegetation: Piñon pines, juniper, ponderosa pine and oak scrub brush

Current Situation: Read More

Los Alamos High School Students Attend Preview Of Santa Fe Opera’s The (R)evolution Of Steve Jobs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 3:10 pm

Los Alamos High School students attend the preview performance Thurday of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs at the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy photo

LAHS students listen to a discussion by librettist Mark Campbell. Courtesy photo

LAHS / SFO News:

Catherine Puranananda’s AP Literature and Composition classes at Los Alamos High School had the privilege Thursday evening of attending a preview performance of Santa Fe Opera’s world premier of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.

Puranananda’s classes worked with Santa Fe Opera over the course of the school year. During classroom visits from their education Read More

Scenes From Valles Caldera Birthday Bash Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 2:18 pm

The Valles Caldera National Preserve wore all her finery for her Birthday Bash Saturday. The Preserve celebrated its 17^th birthday and 10-year partnership with Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, the preserve’s official friends group. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

A volunteer from Hawks Aloft holds a Western screech owl at Saturday’s Valles Caldera Birthday Bash. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Board members of Los Amigos de Valles Caldera gather for Saturday’s ribbon cutting for their new store. From left, Valles Caldera Preserve Read More

NNSA Spearheads International Effort To Convert Ghana Reactor To Low Enriched Uranium Fuel

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:51 pm

NNSA in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/NNSA

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― A team of experts from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, the International Atomic Energy Agency, China and Ghana completed the conversion of Ghana’s GHARR-1 Miniature Neutron Source Reactor from highly enriched uranium to low enriched uranium fuel July 13.

These reactor conversions allow important research to continue while enabling the removal and disposal of HEU fuel, eliminating the risk that this weapons-usable material could be stolen

Fr. Glenn: Keeping Perspective

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:42 pm

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Perspective. We’re always in danger of losing perspective when we become too focused upon ourselves and our own little worlds/kingdoms, imagining that things that concern ourselves have much greater import than they actually have in the broader scheme of things.

We all fall into this at times because of our innate propensity toward self-interest and self-absorption. It can be an interesting personal examination to be aware of the number of times we say “I” or “me” in conversation with others, or how many times a friend/acquaintance Read More

New Mexico State Police Starts Lateral Academy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:30 pm

NMSP News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico State Police Lateral Academy got underway July 16 in Santa Fe.

Twenty officers from around the state were selected to attend the academy after meeting all qualifications during the stringent application process.

The State Police Lateral Academy is an eight-week academy for certified police officers with at least two years of law enforcement experience. The lateral academy will equip these officers with the additional training required to become a New Mexico State

UNM-LA Hosts Summer Programs For Youth

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:22 pm

Robotics underway at UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

More robotics. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

This year, more than 125 students participated in the annual Summer Programs for Youth at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA).

In the Adventures at the University program, students in grades 1-3 experienced a different field of exploration each day, including music, art, engineering, chemistry in the lab, and general chemistry. Students in grades 4-6 selected specific topical classes including computer programming with Minecraft, Robotics with Lego MindStorm kits and a class investigating Read More

Balderas And 18 AGs Call On Secretary DeVos To Maintain Protections For Survivors Of Campus Assaults

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:21 pm

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 18 Attorneys General sent a letter Wednesday to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing their concern over reports the Department of Education is preparing to roll back important protections for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses and urging her to keep these protections in place.

The Attorneys General also called on Secretary DeVos to work collaboratively with them to take action to end the scourge of

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Trinity Urgent Care

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:18 pm

On the job at Trinity Urgent Care at 15th Street and Trinity Drive is Medical Assistant Jerrica Martinez. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More

DOE Renews WIPP CSG Cooperative Agreement

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:16 pm

DOE News:

CARLSBAD ― The Department of Energy’s Carlsbad Field Office renewed a cooperative agreement with the Council of State Governments (CSG) – Midwestern Region for oversight of transportation of transuranic waste through Midwestern states to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

The cooperative agreement is for five-years with an estimated cost of approximately $1.4 million.

Through the cooperative agreement DOE provides funding to the CSG- Midwestern Region to address issues of common concern among the Midwestern states to

LAHS Graduates Of 1987 Are Back In Class!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:09 pm

Graduates of the Class of 1987 are back in class during their reunion this weekend at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Morrie Pongratz

Former Los Alamos High School Principal Cheryl Pongratz acts as a tour guide for the Class of 87 during their reunion weekend. Photo by Morrie Pongratz Read More

Pastor Granillo: Perfect Love Part 1

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 1:01 pm

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO

La Vista Church
White Rock

Christian perfection is that love of God and our neighbor… –John Wesley

Growing up, I was always under the impression that being a Christian was for the sake of going to heaven rather than hell. This was, and still is, a sad simplification. This “Jesus, to get to heaven” mentality has caused many to miss out on the fullness of the gospel, and others to simply reject it. It may even keep many of us from obeying the will of God. Let me explain.

Jesus often spoke of the importance of the Holy Spirit. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit,

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Shines Over White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 12:49 pm

Daily Postcard: This morning’s sunrise shines over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County Little League Senior Girls Softball Team Wins Game One At Regional Tournament!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017 - 2:51 am

All smiles from Vidalia, La., as the Los Alamos County Little League Senior Girls Softball Team continues their winning ways at the 2017 Regional Softball Tournament. This morning the Los Alamos team played a little league team from Colorado and won 24-0 in five innings. Their next game is 8 p.m., Sunday against a team from Louisiana. With this win the Los Alamos team has made their way into bracket play, which begins Tuesday. This update is courtesy of Mike Maez, KRSN morning sports. Courtesy photo

The Los Alamos County Little League Senior Girls Softball Team wins game one, 24-0 in five innings, Read More

Los Alamos Tennis Club Annual Tournament Renamed To Honor Joel M. Williams

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2017 - 3:47 pm

Joel M. Williams

TENNIS News:

The Los Alamos Tennis Club is hosting its annual tennis tournament with one change, the name. It is being renamed for the late Joel M. Williams, who was very instrumental in tennis in Los Alamos.

The dates are July 29 and 30. Entrants will get a very good free lunch Saturday, July 29at the Urban Park Pavilion.

The tournament director is Bob Tonelli with Tony Ballard as assistant tournament director.

For further information, send an email to directors@losalamostennis.org.

Tournament Entry Form:

JJAB Fundraiser Provides School Supplies For LAPS

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2017 - 3:18 pm

JJAB News:

The Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) is raising funds to provide school supplies for Los Alamos Public School students.

Although still in the heat of summer, it is time to prepare for the upcoming school year. JJAB is asking the community for financial donations to purchase supplies for students at Los Alamos elementary schools, middle school and high school.

JJAB Resource specialists and coordinators will be working with the school principals to request information relating to student needs. JJAB will

Liam Cunningham Is LAFD Firefighter For A Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2017 - 2:20 pm

Barranca Mesa Elementary School student Liam Cunningham finds out how heavy Capt. Manny Pacheco’s hat really is during his visit Friday morning to Los Alamos Fire Station 2 on DP Road. Cunningham is the lucky winner of the Firefighter For A Day prize in a silent auction at the school during the PTO’s Bobcat Bonanza last April. The Los Alamos Fire Department is ready to help other schools with similar fundraising and community awareness programs. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Liam Cunningham poses for a photo with his fire crew after being a firefighter for the day Read More

Relay For Life Sells Luminaria Bags At Smith’s Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 22, 2017 - 2:13 pm

RELAY FOR LIFE News:

Event coordinators for this year’s Relay for Life Los Alamos are selling luminaria bags 1-4 p.m., Sunday at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos.

Luminarias honor every life touched by cancer. They can be dedicated to a loved one lost, someone battling cancer or anyone who has overcome the disease.

The luminarias will be decorated with names and sometimes messages to the people they are dedicated to and placed around Ashley Pond during the upcoming Relay for Life Los Alamos event.

After dark, Relay participants share an emotional moment when each