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IRS Guidance On How To Claim Wrongful-Incarceration Exclusion

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 3:51 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service recently released guidelines on how wrongfully-incarcerated taxpayers can take advantage of the new retroactive exclusion from income for any civil damages, restitution or other monetary award received in connection with their incarceration.

The guidelines are contained in a set of frequently-asked questions, posted to IRS.gov. According to the FAQs, taxpayers who in the past received payments related to their wrongful incarceration and included those payments in taxable income can now file a refund claim

Governor Announces Fourth Consecutive Year Of Record-Shattering Tourism Numbers

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 3:51 pm

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

SANTA FE — For the fourth year in a row, Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday that more people are visiting New Mexico than ever before – shattering the previous record-breaking numbers held under this administration. In 2015, 700,000 more trips were taken in New Mexico than in 2014, bringing the total number for the year to 33.4 million – an all-time high.

“New Mexico is the most beautiful state in the country. And now, because of our tourism efforts, more people than ever before are visiting our state and spending more of their

Free Public Lecture – ‘Catholics and American Freedom: A Short History’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 3:47 pm

Dr. Kathleen Holscher

SPIRITUAL News:

Most Reverend John C. Wester Archbishop of Santa Fe invites one and all to attend a free public lecture “Catholics and American Freedom: A Short History” presented by Dr. Kathleen Holscher, Endowed Chair of Catholic Studies at UNM and Assistant Professor of American Studies and Religious Studies.

The lecture is Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the Fine Arts Center at St. Pius X High School, 5301 St. Joseph Place NW in Albuquerque. Arrival time is 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed at 7:10 p.m. with a question and answer session

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Free Topper Football Youth Camp July 7-8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 2:41 pm

Obituary: Joseph ‘Buddy’ Kosty July 23, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 2:32 pm

JOSEPH ‘BUDDY’ KOSTY July 2, 2016

Joseph “Buddy” Kosty 83, died peacefully after a long decline with dementia related illness in Roanoke, VA. on July 2, 2016.

Joe is remembered by many as an outgoing, caring man, full of life, always ready with a quick joke or light banter to those who encountered him. A native of Rahway, NJ, Joe joined the Air Force in 1951 after High School, and served during the Korean Conflict as an Aircraft Technician in the 55th Wing of the Strategic Air Command.

While stationed at Forbes AFB in Topeka, KS in 1955, Joe met and married the former Maryann West who at the time was a Nursing Read More

Heinrich To Unveil Legislation To Prohibit Exporting Sacred Native American Items

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:50 pm

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) is unveiling the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act this week at events in Albuquerque and Washington, D.C.

Tuesday at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, Heinrich was joined by tribal leaders to discuss the details of the STOP Act and highlight the urgent need to stop the theft and sale of priceless Native religious and cultural items in international markets.

Wednesday on Capitol Hill in the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian

San Juan County Business Owners Face Federal Health Care Fraud Charges

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:46 pm

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez and Special Agent in Charge Waldemar Rodriguez of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in El Paso announced the filing of health care fraud charges against two San Juan County residents.

Cory Werito, 32, of Farmington and Rosita Toledo, 46, of Kirtland are charged in a 10-count indictment filed June 15, 2016. Werito and Toledo were arrested June 28, 2016, by Deputy U.S. Marshals and made their initial appearances on the indictment in federal court June 28 in Farmington. Both remained in custody pending arraignment

Nuclear Testing, War Crimes And Native Sovereignty Topics At Summer School For Advanced Research

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:40 pm

SAR News:

SANTA FE ― Summer is a season full of diverse colloquia and seminars at the School for Advanced Research. Through July, the public is invited to attend colloquia presented by the 2016 class of Summer Scholars, and a lecture by and reception for Indigenous Writer-in-Residence Kelli Ford in August.

The Summer Scholar Colloquia schedule began Wednesday, June 29 with “Guys Like Me: Six Wars, Six Veterans for Peace,” presented by Michael Messner, Professor, Department of Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Southern California.

Pueblo Painting At Millicent Rogers Museum

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:37 pm

The Millicent as Visionary exhibit includes this photograph of Rogers taken by her son, Arturo Peralta-Ramos. Courtesy/MRM

MRM News:

The Millicent as Visionary exhibit explores the parallels between Millicent Rogers’ life and the vision of the museum. Rogers was an avid art collector and supported the careers of many Native American artists. Click this website for more information.

Santa Fe Indian School Style: Works on Paper

This exhibit focuses on the history of American Indian painting traditions in the Southwest. Self-taught

Albuquerque Franchise Reaps National Accolades

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:30 pm

BUSINESS News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Brian Bailey has come a long way since beginning his career as a delivery driver in 1985. The local business owner of 47 Domino’s stores throughout New Mexico and Colorado was awarded the esteemed International Franchise Association Gold Franny Award for operational excellence. This is Bailey’s 11th Gold Franny Award.

Bailey purchased his first Domino’s store in 1988 and has continued to grow his business and connect with the communities where his stores are located. He and his wife Michelle have 11 children and 12 grandchildren and are very active

SFCC Equivalency/GED Registration Opens Aug. 1

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:25 pm

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College announces that registration for classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency/GED tests opens Aug. 1. Classes begin Aug. 22 in Spanish and English. Call 505.428.1356 for more information.

New students must fill out and submit an orientation packet. Packets are available 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and until 5 p.m. Fridays at the Adult Education office on the SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Ave. Packets are due back by Aug. 11 to attend the orientation 10 a.m. to

HD3, NMDA And NMSU Announce ‘Innovation And Discovery In Agriculture And Food’ Nov. 9-10

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:21 pm

HD3 News:

The High Desert Discovery District (HD3) – New Mexico’s first privately-led high technology start-up accelerator – the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that they will co-host the next HD3 Discovery Day™ – “Innovation and Discovery in Agriculture and Food” – November 9-10 in Las Cruces.

The event will focus on statewide innovation and commercialization opportunities within or that impact the agriculture, value-added food products and food industries.

“You can think of this

LAHS Class Of 2016 Honors Convocation

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:13 pm

Madison Ahlers presents the Iron Athlete Award to Isaac Dunwoody. Photo by John McHale

LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School presented its Honors Convocation May 24 at Smith Auditorium. Many students were honored for their four years of hard work and academic dedication. LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus presented the welcome message to all in attendance.

Topper’s biggest fan, Morrie Pongratz, served as the Master of Ceremonies, and was assisted by LAHS Principal Brad Parker, LAHS Assistant Principals Renee Dunwoody and J. Carter Payne, and LAHS Athletic

Los Alamos Baseball All Stars District Champs Headed To State

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:08 pm

Los Alamos Baseball All Stars-district champs headed to State. Courtesy photo Read More

‘The Way, Way Back’ Shows At Library Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:07 pm

Movie poster for ‘The Way, Way Back’. Courtesy photo

By KELLY DOLEJSI

Los Alamos

Wish you could spend summer at a beach house? Hop in “The Way, Way Back” (2013, rated PG-13), screening at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library as part of its Free Film Series.

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s film begins with 14-year-old Duncan (Liam James) in the very back of his mother’s boyfriend’s car, while Trent the boyfriend (Steve Carell), Duncan’s mother (Toni Collette), and Trent’s teenage daughter (Zoe Levin) ride up front. Their first trip together as a “family” begins with Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:04 pm

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB

Los Alamos

“Independence Day: Resurgence” is one of those films with too many characters, not enough backstory, taking place in too many locations around the world (and on the moon). As one gets lost trying to keep track of all that and translating the pseudo-science babble of the dialogue, it becomes necessary to suspend belief in finding any coherence—don’t try to make sense of it and you’ll do just fine.

Movie poster for ‘Independence Day’. Courtesy photo

The original Independence Day movie did well in 1996. The film was a huge success for its lead actor,

Hands & Voices Event At Nature Center July 9

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:00 pm

HANDS & VOICES News:

Hands & Voices New Mexico Chapter (HVNM) is hosting an event in Los Alamos at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. Event is scheduled for Saturday, from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9.

There are three components to the event, and they are all FREE!:

10:30 a.m.: Participate in the PEEC program nature hike.
11:45 a.m.: Learn about the college transition as a deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) student from Chloe Madsen Keilers, a sophomore at Stanford.
12:15 p.m.: Meet, mingle and munch with other families with D/HH children, D/HH adults, and professionals

More Scenes From Fourth Of July At Overlook

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 6:22 am

A massive American flag from the Los Alamos Fire Department greets guests as they arrive at Monday’s annual Kiwanis Club fireworks extravaganza at Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

On foot and by car, the crowds begin to enter Overlook Park for the 4th of July fireworks show. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com

Lots of fun at Monday’s 4th of July celebration at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com

Fire and police personnel and vehicals line up Monday near the entrance to Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

LAPD Squeaks Win Over LAFD At Baseball Game

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 6, 2016 - 2:57 am

Los Alamos Police and Firefighters face off at Monday’s annual 4th of July Slow Pitch Tournament at Overlook Park in White Rock. While the police didn’t hose the firefighters, they did win the tournament by one run with a final score of 27 to 26. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

LAPD Ofc. David Boe pitching the ball. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

LAFD shows some real enthusiasm watching LAPD hit the ball. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

LAFD narrowly loses the game to LAPD. Photo by Kateri Morris

Members of the New Beginnings Fellowship of Los Alamos thank the first responders.

Unitarian Church Presents Jim Scott In Concert

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 6, 2016 - 1:55 am

Singer-songwriter Jim Scott

UNITARIAN CHURCH News:

Singer-songwriter Jim Scott brings his “Pete Seeger Songfest” to the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 at 1738 N. Sage St. Admission is $15 at the door.

Scott’s concert in Los Alamos will focus on the music of the late folk legend, Pete Seeger. Scott collaborated on many projects with Seeger, and leads a celebration of Seeger’s and his own songs of earth, justice and peace. A prolific composer in his own right, Scott’s guitar skill and infectious manner brought Seeger to call him “some kind of magician.”

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