DHF Technical Products Bringing Up to 50 Jobs to Rio Rancho
STATE News:
SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez today welcomed DHF Technical Products (DHF) to New Mexico from California, bringing up to 50 new jobs with an average salary of nearly $50,000 to Rio Rancho.
DHF cites New Mexico’s improved tax competitiveness and business friendly environment among reasons for the move from California to New Mexico. DHF will create 35 new jobs immediately, and up to 50 new jobs all together, in Rio Rancho.
“We are proud to welcome manufacturers like DHF to New Mexico,” Martinez said. “This company has uprooted itself from California to plant itself in Read More
Los Alamos County Airport Hosts Information Table in LANB Lobby Feb. 20
New Mexico Airlines’ Cessna Caravan. Courtesy/NMA
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will have an information table set up 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday in the lobby of Los Alamos National Bank at 1200 Trinity Dr.
Peter Soderquist
He will hand out flight schedules for the new commercial airline service being offered between Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque’s International Sunport. Last April, New Mexico Airlines began offering daily flights at a cost of $49 each way, and Soderquist is reaching out to community members and visitors to increase awareness Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Feb. 6 to Feb. 12, 2014
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. / Police charged a 15-year-old Los Alamos girl with battery at 2101 Hawk Dr., and referred her to the juvenile probation officer.
JOHN HALLADAY
Feb. 6 at 6:11 p.m. / Police arrested John Halladay, 41, of Los Alamos at 4788 Yucca St., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
Feb. 6 at 6:53 p.m. / A 23-year-old Santa Fe man reported that he is the victim of disorderly conduct including Read More
Local YMCA Offers National Mentoring Program
Young boy with YMCA mentor. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
While nearly one in five youth live in poverty and are at risk of falling prey to crime, drugs and other hurdles that could keep them from reaching a productive adulthood, obtaining an education and successfully entering the workforce, research also shows that youth are more likely to succeed with the support of a caring adult.
In an effort to help more kids and teens achieve, the Family YMCA, will begin offering the Reach & Rise™ program, a YMCA of the USA. national initiative, supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Read More
NMFRW Hold 2014 Legislative Board Meeting
New Mexico Federation of Republican Women Past President Elaine Miller, left, and NMFRW 1st Vice President JoAnn Johnson preparing to enter the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe Friday for tea and a visit with Gov. Susana Martinez. The NMFRW held its 2014 Legislative Board Meeting last weekend during which Miller and Johnson were introduced in the House of Representatives session Friday morning. Johnson, who is the Los Alamos County assessor, introduced Lt. Gov. John Sanchez at a special luncheon Saturday. Courtesy/NMFRW Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Opening Friday!
Summertime view of 14th hole from green at LAGC. Courtesy/LAC
LAGC News:
With continuing mild winter weather, the Los Alamos Golf Course is planning to open the golf course Friday, Feb. 14. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week through March 8, weather permitting.
The first tee time is 10 a.m., the range will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m., due to the need to “hand pick.” Weekday tee times may be made three days in advance. The first available tee time is 10 a.m. and reservations for tee times Saturday, Sunday and holiday’s may be made by phone, Wednesday
Officials to Welcome California Company to Rio Rancho
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE—Gov. Susana Martinez will join economic development leaders at 1 p.m. today in welcoming a California manufacturer relocating to New Mexico – a move that will create up to 50 new, well-paying jobs in Rio Rancho.
The name of the company will be reveal this afternoon. The company cites New Mexico’s much-improved tax competitiveness, along with welcoming local and state governments, as among the reasons for its relocation to New Mexico. Read More
Valentine’s Sale for Students’ Europe 2014 Trip
By LYNN OVASKAThe 15 high school seniors touring Europe this summer have been selling fair trade, organic coffee over the last few months and it is a hit. Stop by LANB tomorrow afternoon to purchase your Valentine a meaningful gift.
This amazing group of travelers appreciates the outpouring of support of their educational travel.
Volunteering Opportunity Available Through Teen Center
Teens helping to socialize this shelter dog. Courtesy photo
TEEN CENTER News:
Teen Center participants traveled to the Espanola Valley Humane Society Feb. 6, as part of a new volunteering program. The teens had the opportunity to help socialize the shelter animals through play and gentle interactions as well as participate in various other tasks at the Shelter.
This volunteering program is open to high school students. A YMCA van leaves the Los Alamos Teen Center around 3 p.m. each Thursday through February and returns by 5:30 p.m. to the Teen Center.
Space is limited to eight participants so Read More
Bill Limiting Changes to High School Graduation Requirements Passes Senate Education Committee
Sen. John Sapien
STATE News:
SANTA FE–Senate Bill 307 (SB307), designed to assure that New Mexico students are given a clear idea of graduation requirements over their four years in high school, unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee. The bill now heads to the Senate Public Affairs Committee.
“This bill gives students and parents assurance that the state will not keep changing graduation requirements for students in the middle of their high school careers,” said Sen. John Sapien, D-Bernalillo and Sandoval, who co-sponsored the bill with Sen. Joseph Cervantes, D-Dona Ana.
Sen. Read More
Udall, Heinrich Urge USDA to Move Quickly on Disaster Aid to Livestock Producers
U.S. SENATE News:
- Farm Bill provision would ensure new and retroactive aid for ranchers who have had to cut back their herds during N.M. drought
WASHINGTON–U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that they have sent a bipartisan letter signed by a coalition of senators to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, encouraging the USDA to expedite the implementation of the livestock disaster programs reauthorized in the 2014 Farm Bill.
The Farm Bill’s disaster assistance programs are critical for New Mexico’s livestock producers, who have had Read More
Public Comment Sought on Rendija Canyon Restoration Project
Map of Rendija Canyon. Source: mapcarta.com
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—Citizens are invited to comment on a project designed to repair damage to the upper Rendija Canyon, located near the Ponderosa subdivision of Los Alamos.
The County implemented emergency flood control measures following the heavy rains in September 2013, with emergency operations extending onto the Santa Fe National Forest.
Subsequently, Los Alamos County and the Espanola Ranger District developed a proposal for restoration. The proposal would remove excess sediment from the channel, return the channel to an appropriate Read More
Change in University Regent Selection Process Heads to the House Floor
STATE News:
- Constitutional Amendment Would Allow Voters to Establish Nominating Committees to Recommend Candidates
SANTA FE—New Mexicans are one step closer to deciding how regents of New Mexico’s state universities are picked. House Joint Resolution (HJR) 7, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Steinborn, D-35, is headed to the floor of the House after getting a Do Pass in the House Voters and Elections Committee. HJR 7 would create a constitutional amendment allowing voters to establish nominating committees to recommend qualified regent candidates to the Governor for consideration.
Currently, Read More
Letter to the Editor: Aspen Ridge a Great Place to Call Home
By ROBERT (BOB) ELLIOTT
I think until you have lived or worked in an area for a while you cannot truly know the quality of what it has to offer. I have lived at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Los Alamos for eight months. In that entire time, I have experienced only wonderful care and observed great professionalism by all of their staff at all levels: management, dining staff, custodial staff, nursing and care staff, activities staff and transportation staff. I have never once observed or experienced the slightest bit of negative attitude, neglect, or mistreatment by any member of the staff toward anyone, regardless Read More
Community Invited to All You Can Eat Crab Fest
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos cordially invites the community to its 5th Annual Crab Fest, an all-you-can-eat crab and prawn family-style dinner, Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
The cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m.; dinner, catered by Blue Window Bistro, will be served at 7 p.m., and the event includes music, as well as silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50 each; reserved tables of 10 are $500.
Proceeds benefit local student awards and the purchase of outdoor picnic tables and benches for Los Alamos High School. Tickets may be purchased at Blue Read More
Meet the Coaches Behind CrossFit Los Alamos & Mesa Elite Fitness
Eight of the 10 coaches at Mesa Elite Fitness/CrossFit Los Alamos. Photo by Tara Key/Key PhotographySince moving to a larger facility at 278-A DP Road last year, Mesa Elite Fitness/CrossFit Los Alamos has grown to include 10 coaches, seven of whom are CrossFit Level 1 Trainers, including a CrossFit Weightlifting Coach. These coaches help guide clients to forge their own elite fitness, starting with nutrition and utilizing constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.
The environment in the gym is filled with a sense of community Read More
Highlights of Feb. 11 School Board Meeting
LAHS Student Council President Soumyo Lahiri-Gupta, left, and Vice-President Justin Dunn presented the final version of the high school dress code to the Los Alamos School Board Tuesday. The Los Alamos High School Student Council has spent months revising the dress code. They began the process by polling students in October and have spent the past few months refining the new code with input from school administrators and faculty, as well as students. The members of the School Board present at the meeting (Kevin Honnell was absent) praised the efforts of Student Council and voiced support forLos Alamos Firefighters Going Bald in Fight to Cure Childhood Cancers
Firefighters and family members turned out to participate and support each other at last year’s charitable head shaving event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, left, and several of the many firefighter shavees from last year’s event lined up at Station 3. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Watershed Rx Burn Three Miles East/Northeast of Santa Fe Underway
SFNF News:
Fire managers are burning 35 acres of slash piles today in the Santa Fe watershed, approximately three miles east/northeast of Santa Fe.
Ignition started at 9:30 this morning and operations are going well. Eighteen firefighters are on site to assist with the burn and to monitor smoke. The purpose of this prescribed fire is to reduce forest fuels, enhance watershed protection and promote forest health.
Smoke will be visible from Santa Fe, Tesuque, Highway I-25, as well as U.S. 84/285. Smoke impacts may occur in the upper Canyon Road area this evening.
Call 505.438.5320 with Read More
PEEC Outing Promises Birding Fun for All Ages at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Rocky Mountain sandhill cranes at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Courtesy/PEEC
Rocky Mountain sandhill crane. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Join PEEC education staff and birding experts for a fun and educational day of birding for the whole family Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.
Birding experts will be available at specific times and locations around the refuge, and participants may drop in as they desire, to receive birding help and information from them. In addition, there will be family-oriented activities involving hikes and Read More
