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Council Tentatively Approves Manager’s Budget

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 2:29 pm

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess presents his proposed budget to County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. After a lenghtly conversation, Council passed 6-1, with Councilor Pete Sheehey casting the opposing vote, to tentatively approve the County Manager’s 16,975,191 budget. They also tentatively approved a budget item for a salary adjustement for County employees of $186,500 to be divided between the general and non general fund. Sheehey argued that Council approved a major salary adjustment for County employees last year. He said, ‘The County is a good place Read More

Tips On Determining If It’s Really IRS At Your Door

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 25, 2017 - 2:26 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service has created a special new page on IRS.gov to help taxpayers determine if a person visiting their home or place of business claiming to be from the IRS is legitimate or an imposter.

With continuing phone scams and in-person scams taking place across the country, the IRS reminds taxpayers that IRS employees do make official, sometimes unannounced, visits to taxpayers as part of their routine casework. Taxpayers should keep in mind the reasons these visits occur and understand how to verify if it is the IRS knocking at their

County Attorney’s Budget Tentatively Approved

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 2:25 pm

County Attorney Alvin Leaphart presents his proposed budget to County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. Council tentatively approved the $703,539 budget. Councilor Pete Sheehey commended Leaphart and his staff. ‘We are grateful to him and his staff,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Bill Provides First In Nation Funding Mechanism

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 25, 2017 - 2:22 pm

HOUSE DEMOCRATS News:

SANTA FE ― House Bill 536 was chaptered into law last week, creating a first-in-the-nation mechanism to allow New Mexicans to donate a portion of their tax returns to pay for the testing of sexual assault evidence kits in the state.

According to the Office of the State Auditor, as of November 2016, there is an estimated backlog of 5,400 untested rape kits throughout the state of New Mexico. Testing each kit costs as much as $1,000, money which the state and some municipal governments do not have enough of to address their backlog.

“We have a big problem

County Earns 25th Distinguished Budget Award

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 2:20 pm

Deputy Manager Steve Lynne and Budget and Performance Manager Karen Kendall had good news for the County Council at the start of its budget hearings Monday night in Council Chamabers. For the 25th year, the County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers’ Association. The budget hearings will continue at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Valley Celebrates National Poetry Month

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 25, 2017 - 2:17 pm

COMMUNITY News:

An event celebrating National Poetry Month called Habla Espanola! A Celebration of Spoken Word & the Language of Place is 7-8:30 p.m. April 29, at the Espanola’s MainStreet Theatre (nonprofit organization). The event includes poetry, music and refreshments with a $5 suggested donation.

This event features local Valley poets, including former Santa Fe Poet Laureate Joan Logghe, Dr. Patricia Trujillo (NNMC professor), Luis Pena (poet and muralist, Michelle Holland (instructor in humanities at Los Alamos High School) and Monique Sanchez

GOP Senatorial Candidate Mick Rich Discusses Race

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 25, 2017 - 1:53 pm

Mick Rich, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate speaks at Friday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner at De Colores. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos Daily Post

Mick Rich, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich criticized Heinrich Friday evening for not voting for the confirmation of Gov. Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy.

“We’re up here on the hill and this guy can’t even vote for the confirmation of Gov. Rick Perry. I want a senator that can pick up the phone and call the Secretary of Read More

Sixty Plein Air Artists Draw Beauty Of Jemez Springs

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 25, 2017 - 12:59 pm

Maryann McGraw paints a Valles Caldera plein air. Courtesy photo

ART News:

Sixty artists will be plein air painting April 28–May 4 throughout the Jemez Valley.

Those works will then be exhibited at Jemez Springs Fine Art Gallery commencing with an artists reception 1-3 p.m., May 6. Paintings from the “Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) Spring Paint-Out and Show” will be exhibited at the gallery through May 24 and will be available for sale.

The art of plein air painting is making a comeback and the village of Jemez Springs is excited to host the event.

“Jemez Read More

LAFD’s Proposed Budget Tentatively Approved

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 2:32 am

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Management Analyst of Finance and Budget Heather Garcia present the fire department’s $30,360,474 budget Monday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the budget. In the presentation, Hughes reported a number of acheivements in his department including continous improvement to EMS delivery through collaboration with other jurisdictions nationwide. He reported overall patient satisfaction for EMS services is 93.28 percent. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Council Tentatively Approves Its Proposed Budget

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 2:20 am

Deputy Manager Steve Lynne. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Deputy Manager Steve Lynne presents the County Council’s 2018 proposed budget, which totals $389,546 Monday night in Council Chambers.

Councilor Rick Reiss suggested adding a budget option for a one-time consultant-driven study for a utility financial assessment and for funding options. He added he would like to see some members of County Council, the Department of Public Utlities (DPU) staff, members of the Board of Public Utilities and County staff involved in this effort. Read More

Probate Judge, County Clerk Proposed Budgets Get Council’s Tentative Approval

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 1:53 am

County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz present their office’s $602,603 proposed budget to County Council Monday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 7-0 to tentatively approve the County Clerk’s budget. In her presentation, Maestas reported that voter turnout for recent elections has been high. In fact, there was a 77 percent voter turnout for the November general election. ‘We were the highest in the state,’ she said. Maestas and Ortiz also presented the Probate Judge Anne Nobile’s budget, which totals Read More

Assessor’s Proposed Budget Tentatively Approved

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 25, 2017 - 1:36 am

County Council passed 7-0 its tentative approval of the County Assessor’s $597,058 budget Monday night in Council Chambers. Councilor James Chrobocinski commended the assessor’s office, saying, ‘We do have an excellent run tax assessor office.’ Assessor Ken Milder, left, and Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez make their presentation to Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Mainstreet Auditions For ‘Acting May Be Murder’

Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin) on April 24, 2017 - 10:58 pm

MAINSTREET THEATRE News:

Espanola’s Mainstreet Theater is hosting auditions for its upcoming production of “Acting May Be Murder.” Auditions are 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at 500 Paseo de Onate in Espanola.

“Acting May Be Murder” is a mystery/comedy that spoofs Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock. The play is a “who dunnit” backstage comedy that will keep the audience guessing. The cast will be made up of six men and eight women from late teen to adult.The performances are 7 p.m. June 2, 3, 9 and 10. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee Read More

Pajarito Greenhouse Opens Wednesday!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 24, 2017 - 8:25 pm

Pajarito Greenhouse is already bursting with blooms, with more on the way. The Greenhouse has been redesigned for a more open feel and more cover for tender plants. Pajarito Greenhouse opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Pajarito Greenhouse is a department of CB FOX. The Greenhouse is at 238 Rio Bravo in Pajarito Acres. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 505.695.4640. Visit online at www.cbfox.com/pajaritogreenhouse. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Certified Arborist Laural Hardin advises Pajarito Greenhouse

Bandelier Trading Company Continues Tradition

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 24, 2017 - 2:44 pm

Co-owner Dominic Mayo of Bandelier Trading Company. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Bandelier Trading Company. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL

Los Alamos

When Dominic Mayo and his wife, Emily, took over Bandelier Trading Company in the heart of Bandelier National Monument, they were following in the footsteps of two of Emily’s uncles who operated the business for 20 out of the last 30 years.

Mayo said as a family, they have always had a passion for quality Native American products. A former champion pow-wow dancer, his heritage Read More

Taos Students Visit Museum Thanks To BSMA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 24, 2017 - 1:46 pm

BSM Educator Liz Martineau shows students the flash light they will use to make shadows during an activity. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/BSMA

BSM Educator Gordon McDonough explains the Human Battery exhibit to Taos second graders during their recent field trip. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/BSMA

Taos second graders use a tool to create short and long shadows. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/BSMA

BSMA News:

Approximately 50 Taos second-graders were able to visit the Bradbury Science Museum Thursday in downtown Los Alamos, thanks to the Bradbury Science Museum Association (BSMA).

“Thank you! The Read More

Colorado Man Arrested For 11th DWI, Child Abuse

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 24, 2017 - 1:12 pm

NMSP News:

PECOS ― Around 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 14, New Mexico State Police uniformed officers were dispatched to the Pecos area due to numerous 911 calls about an erratic driver, possibly drinking with a child in the vehicle.

The officers witnessed the vehicle in motion and initiated contact with the driver, who was later identified as Terry Huff, 56, of Greeley, Colo.

As the officer approached the vehicle he noticed a small child standing in the seat looking out the vehicle’s window. Upon making contact with the

Smart Design With Suzette: The Garagenous Zone

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 24, 2017 - 1:07 pm

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Garages have a way of going from (relatively) organized to complete chaos in no time at all. It then becomes a glorified shed. But, let’s face it, garage organization can be daunting and overwhelming. However, if you have a game plan, it can be a piece of cake. In this column, I will help you get started, give options for storage, safety, going green and other tips that you might not have heard before.

The Best Reason to Tackle This Project

If you’re like most of us, your car is a five-figure investment that you can’t do without. Why leave it outdoors, where it can suffer damage Read More

FBI: Man Wearing Green Shirt, Black Baseball Cap Robs Albuquerque Bank

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 24, 2017 - 12:50 pm

FBI News:

A man wearing a green long-sleeve shirt and black baseball cap robbed a northeast Albuquerque bank Tuesday, April 18.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to late 30s, approximately 5’9″ tall, with a medium build. He had a black cloth mask over part of his face and also wore black gloves and black cargo pants.

The suspect entered My Bank, 6000 Montgomery Blvd. NE, at approximately 4:25 p.m. He threatened and demanded money from a teller, who handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The suspect left the