Udall Recruiting Spring Interns For New Mexico Offices
U.S. SENATE News:- Positions available in Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for spring semester internships in his Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices.
For more information and to apply for an internship, visit http://www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to submit their applications Read More
Community Invited To Annual Cookie Walk At Fuller Lodge Saturday
Aspen Spelling Bee Winners Announced!
Aspen Spelling Bee winners William McTeigue, Andy Corliss and Phillip Ionkov with alternate Andrey Pavlenko and coordinator Britt Williams. Courtesy photo
ASPEN News:
Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos held its annual Spelling Bee Thursday, Dec. 4 in the new library.
Everyone who participated did very well, but only the top three students will go on to the District Spelling Bee Jan. 20 at Chamisa Elementary School.
The winners are:
- 1st place: William McTeigue
- 2nd place: Andy Corliss
- 3rd place: Phillip Ionkov
The Alternate i
Andrey Pavlenko is the alternate and the coordinator Read More
Friends Of The Shelter At Fuller Lodge Open House Dec. 6
Feeling the Christmas spirit, Tyrone the 5-pound yorkie plans to attend Saturday’s Open House at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
SHELTER News:
Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter (FOS) will have a table in the lobby 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Fuller Lodge Open House event.
Volunteers will be selling FOS 2015 Calendars, pottery, magnets, as well as small beeswax candles that fit perfectly into some of the pots. Volunteers also will have information on dogs and cats available for adoption.
The money raised enables FOS to continue to fund spay/neuter efforts and helps pay for Read More
NCRTD Welcomes Town Of Taos
Taos Mayor Daniel Barrone
NCRTD News:
The Town of Taos has joined the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) as a full member to its Board of Directors.
Named to represent the Town on the NCRTD Board is Town of Taos Mayor Daniel Barrone. As a commissioner representing Taos County, Barrone has served as Board Chair since 2012. His seat on the County Commission will expire in January.
The NCRTD Board is comprised of thirteen city councilors, county commissioners and tribal representatives from throughout the four-county District. The addition of the Town of Taos brings the number Read More
Public Invited To ‘Swearing In’ Ceremony For Newly Elected Officials Dec. 19
Taking the oath of office. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the official “swearing in” ceremony for newly elected officials at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 in Council Chambers, inside the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
County Councilors James Chrobocinski, David Izraelevitz, Susan O’Leary and Rick Reiss will be sworn in, along with County Assessor Ken Milder, Magistrate Judge Pat Casados, Municipal Judge Alan Kirk, Probate Judge Christine Chandler and County Sheriff Marco Lucero.
The ceremony is being hosted by County Clerk Sharon Stover and her Read More
Udall Statement On Nomination of Ashton Carter As Secretary of Defense
Ashton ‘Ash’ CarterLos Alamos Family Council Holiday Fête Dec. 13
Bell Ringers And Community Supporters Thanked
THE BELLS ARE RINGING Those involved in organizing the annual Salvation Army bell ringers program want to thank the bell ringers and community members who are taking the time to drop something in the red kettle. They issued a BIG THANKS to Smith’s stores for letting them ring bells at their stores. The foyer in the new Smith’s Marketplace keeps the ringers out of the cold. Irene Kwon also is thanked for getting teens involved in ringing bells. Anyone interested in being a bell ringer should contact Irene Powell at 505.662.8923. The bells ring 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Read More
Sandia’s Sean Dunagan New Senior WIPP Recovery Manager
WIPP News:
Sean Dunagan, Research and Development Manager with Sandia National Laboratories, has been appointed as the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Senior WIPP Recovery Manager, effective Dec. 8, 2014. He replaces Tom Teynor, who returned to Hanford to be the Federal Project Manager of the Plutonium Finishing Plant project.
Directly leading and representing the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Recovery Project, Mr. Dunagan will report to CBFO Manager Joe Franco, and serve as the DOE Environmental Management Project on-site manager to lead the restoration of the WIPP facility and resumption Read More
Rotary Club Hosts Talk On Suicide Prevention Strategies
Elisa Enriquez discusses the national strategy for suicide prevention during the Rotary Club of Los Alamos regular meeting Tuesday. Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
“This is a difficult topic,” Los Alamos National Laboratory Ombudsman and Counselor Elisa Enriquez told local Rotarians during their regular club meeting Tuesday at the Manhattan Project restaurant.
“You probably know we have a high rate of suicide in New Mexico,” she said; adding that the state is not alone; every 14 minutes someone in the U.S. dies of suicide. It is the 10th leading
Low Fog Until About Noon Today
A low cloud lingers on the ground looking east from the Urban Park area. The National Weather Service predicts fog today before noon, then mostly sunny with a high of 45. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Rotary Club Inducts Tom Tierney
Los Alamos Rotary Club President Troy Hughes, left, and Rotarians Bethany Douglas and Brian Newnam, right, welcome Tom Tierney into the club following his induction ceremony during Tuesday’s regular meeting at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comDiscover The Wonders Of Bats In Free Program At PEEC
A Tadarida bat. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Learn about the extraordinary world of bats in a program at PEEC Tuesday, Dec. 9. Wildlife biologist Justin Stevenson will talk about the biology, ecology, behavior and importance of these beautiful and remarkable mammals. The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend.
Stevenson will show photos and videos to augment a discussion about common misconceptions, current threats to North America’s bat species, and how to become a bat advocate. During the program, there will also be an opportunity to meet two of the 29 insectivorous bat species endemic
Letter to the Editor: Message Of Caution
By LESLEY OLSHERHere is a message of caution for those in White Rock who like to walk their dogs in the evening.
Last week, a friend was walking our dog around the Karen Circle area, off of N.M. 4. This was about 7-8 in the evening. As they continued their walk, she noticed three coyotes following them, stopping when they stopped. Our dog is an older gentle dog, so he does not walk very fast. She was frightened and said that they did not stop following for most of the walk.
We have not experienced this before in the 30 years that we have lived in White Rock. Not sure, is the food supply less this year? Read More
House Passes Manhattan Project Park Act!
The Oppenheimer House in Los Alamos. Courtesy/AHF
ATOMIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION News:
The House of Representatives today passed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park! There may be skirmishes ahead, but if all goes well the Senate may vote on the NDAA next week.
Today the House of Representatives passed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a provision to establish a Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Los Alamos, NM; Hanford, WA; and Oak Ridge, TN. The Read More
Mystery Surrounds Local NJROTC Assistant Naval Science Instructor’s Extended Absence
MSgt. Phil Carter. Facebook photo
An instructor in the NJROTC program at Los Alamos High School has been absent from the classroom for several weeks, according to concerned parents who contacted the Los Alamos Daily Post.
Superintendent Gene Schmidt and Assistant Superintendent Gerry Washburn confirmed during a call this morning that Assistant Naval Science Instructor MSgt. Phil Carter “is not in the classroom at this time” but said he could not comment further because this is a personnel matter.
Parents who spoke to the Los Alamos
Library Manager Gets Sneak Preview Of New Exhibit Ahead Of Tonight’s Public Reception
Library Manager Steven Thomas got a sneak preview of the new exhibit in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery. Dr. Circe Woessner, director of the Museum of the American Military Family, will host the opening reception 5-7 p.m. today. The public is welcome to attend. Photo by Katy Korkos/ladailypost.com Read More
County Employees Decorate Holiday Tree
County employees are hard at work today setting up a holiday tree in the lobby of the Municipal Building. The County Council will host a public ‘lighting of the tree’ at 5:30 p.m. Saturday – just ahead of the annual holiday lights parade on Central Avenue and part of Winterfest activities kicking off this weekend. Doors to the lobby will open at 5 p.m. and refreshments will be served until the parade begins. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
World Affairs Discussion Addresses International Drug Trafficking
Michael S. Vigil
CIR News:
Michael S. Vigil, former DEA Chief of International Operations, Senior Executive Service, and author of DEAL is presenting a talk Saturday on International Drug Trafficking, Terrorism, and the Impact on Society, including New Mexico.
The Santa Fe Council on International Relation (CIR) is hosting the talk 3-5 p.m., Dec. 6 at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, the Forum, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr. The cost is $15 for CIR members and $20 for non-members and guests.*
*Students, teachers and law-enforcement officers are welcome to attend this event for free.
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