LANB Announces Estate Planning Conversation Series
LANB’s Chief Wealth Strategies and Fiduciary Officer William ‘Bill’ Zaleski
LANB News:
Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) announces an initiative to increase community access to financial planning with a series of conversations about estate planning. The first of the conversation series, “Vocabulary of Estate and Financial Planning” is scheduled for Aug. 2.
“At Los Alamos National Bank, we believe it is our obligation to give back to the communities we serve,” states Bill Zaleski, Chief Wealth Strategies and Fiduciary Officer. “Our goal is to promote conversations about managing finances Read More
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SPORTS News:Seminar Teaches How To Talk To Kids About Money
Money Talks workshop helps parents talk to kids about finances at 6 p.m., July 21 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/Getty Images
EDUCATION News:
Some 87 percent of what kids know about managing money they learn from their parents, but most parents don’t fully understand how best to teach their children smart financial habits.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, July 21 in the Pajarito Room in Fuller Lodge, Raffi Andonian will host a free financial literacy seminar for parents and grandparents on how to talk to children about financial matters. The seminar is called “Money Talks”. Register by sending an email to randonian@ft.newyorklife.com Read More
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Thomas Duff June 17, 1922 – July 5, 2016
ROBERT “BOB” THOMAS DUFF Col. USAF (ret.) June 17, 1922 – July 5, 2016
Our wonderful father and grandfather peacefully passed away on July 5, 2016, at the age of 94 in his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
He was born on June 17, 1922, to James and Helen Duff of St. Louis, Missouri. Bob grew up in St. Louis where, at the age of 20, he met a nice, young woman whom he asked out dancing on a riverboat stationed on the Mississippi River. From this day sprung an inspiring love story as the two married on April 15, 1944, and remained together happily ever after until Jackie’s passing in 2012. Bob was also sadly preceded Read More
Keeping Pets Safe In Summer Heat
A trio of dogs ride in a boat. Courtesy photo
Cone Zone: Week Of July 11
COUNTY News:
Weekly Road Construction Update
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150 or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
To attend any of the Public Works weekly project meetings, contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 for meeting information.
Children are attracted by activity and heavy equipment. For Read More
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EDUCATION News:Los Alamos Friends Of The Shelter Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser At Posse Lodge July 21
This artwork by local artist Dale Terbush will be auctioned at the July 21 Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter fundraiser/auction July 21 at the Posse Lodge. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
The Los Alamos Friends of the Shelter (FOS) is holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser/auction at 5:30 p.m., July 21 at the Posse Lodge.
A beautiful piece of artwork from local artist Dale Terbush will be auctioned in addition to some stunning pottery pieces and a custom-made pet bed.
This fundraiser is so important to the FOS’s mission of providing support to local families and organizations for their animals. Read More
Commemoration Events Of Uranium Tailing Spills
CCNS News:Northern New Mexico Sierra Club Releases Updated Edition Of Popular ‘Day Hike’ Guidebook
The Sierra Club Northern New Mexico Group releases the eighth edition of its best-selling Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area. COurtesy/SCNNM
SIERRA CLUB News:
This week, the Sierra Club Northern New Mexico Group published the eighth edition of its best-selling Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area.
The eighth edition contains 410 pages; 68 hike descriptions that, counting all the options and variations provided, cover more than 125 individual day hikes, 71 maps and 95 photographs; most of which are new to this edition.
“Generations Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Presents Two Lectures By Dr. Justin L. Barrett July 13-14
Dr. Justin L. Barrett is Program Director, for Psychological Science (Non-clinical) in Fuller’s Graduate School of Psychology. Courtesy photoNCRTD Finance Department Earns Top Honors
GFOA News:American Indian Past & Present Photography Workshop
Memorial Service For Nellie Schachowskoj July 17
Nellie Schachowskoj Oct. 12, 1945 – June 8, 2016Presidential Proclamation Honors Dallas Victims
President Barack Obama today orders flags of the United States flown at half-staff until sunset, July 12. Courtesy photo
NATIONAL News:
As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Read More
Udall Votes Against Weak GMO Labeling Bill
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall voted against weak compromise legislation designed to set food labeling standards for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Udall supports clear, concise labeling that allows consumers to easily understand what’s in their food and how it was grown. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 63-30, and must next be considered in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Udall said that while the compromise bill the Senate approved was an improvement over previous legislation designed purely to gut Read More
Rep. Ben Ray Luján Statement On Recent Shootings
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
NATIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following this today following recent shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota and Dallas.
“Last night a community came together in peaceful protest to mourn the lives of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile after fatal encounters with the police. The protest turned tragic when police officers in Dallas were targeted in a horrific and shocking attack, leaving five officers dead and seven others wounded, reminding us of the tremendous sacrifices our police officers make when Read More
Western Tent Caterpillar, Western Spruce Budworm Active On Santa Fe National Forest
Spruce budworm larvae on white fir. Courtesy/Dr. Andrew Graves, USDA Forest ServiceObituary: Felipa ‘Pita’ Vallejos July 1, 2016
FELIPA “PITA” VALLEJOS July 1, 2016Pet Of The Week: Chili The Dog
Chili the dog. Courtesy photo