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Los Alamos County Little League Starts Strong In District Playoffs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2016 - 2:19 pm

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos County Little League District Playoffs are underway and local teams are off to a strong start.

In the first round of District Playoffs Thursday, the Los Alamos baseball 9-10s beat Santa Fe National 8-4 and the softball 9-10s beat Espanola 15-8.

This year, Los Alamos County Little League is hosting the district and regional girls softball tournaments at the North Mesa Ball Fields.

2016 Los Alamos County Little League All-Stars:

DEA Warning To Police, Public: Fentanyl Exposure Kills

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 1:26 pm

DEA News:

DEA has released a Roll Call video to all law enforcement nationwide about the dangers of improperly handling fentanyl and its deadly consequences.

Acting Deputy Administrator Jack Riley and two local police detectives from New Jersey appear on the video to urge any law enforcement personnel who come in contact with fentanyl or fentanyl compounds to take the drugs directly to a lab.

“Fentanyl can kill you,” Riley said. “Fentanyl is being sold as heroin in virtually every corner of our country. It’s produced clandestinely in Mexico, and (also) comes

Daily Postcard: Orange Asiatic Lily

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 1:13 pm

Daily Postcard: Orange Asiatic Lily (Lilium) blooms at a residence on Walnut Street in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Heinrich: It’s Unacceptable That A Third Of New Mexico Children Are Living In Poverty

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 1:10 pm

From the Office of U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Following the release of Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) raised deep concerns about child poverty in New Mexico.

The report ranked the state 49th in the nation for overall child well-being for the third year in a row. Children living in high poverty areas rose from 24 percent in 2015 to 26 percent in 2016. The study showed some signs of progress for child well-being in New Mexico–particularly in health where its status

CHC On GOP’s Defense Of Term ‘Illegal Alien’

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 1:10 pm

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) was founded in December 1976 as a legislative service organization of the United States House of Representatives. Today, the CHC is organized as a Congressional Member organization, governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives. The CHC aims to address national and international issues and the impact these policies have on the Hispanic community. The function of the Caucus is to serve as a forum for the Hispanic Members of Congress to coalesce around a collective legislative agenda. The Caucus is dedicated to voicing and advancing,

Police Arrest Former Pastor Paul Cunningham

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2016 - 5:53 am

Former Los Alamos Pastor Paul Cunningham

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Police arrested former Los Alamos Pastor Paul Cunningham last Friday evening on San Ildefonso Road and charged him with two counts of sexual exploitation of children.

According to court documents obtained by the Los Alamos Daily Post, investigators executed a search warrant at Cunningham’s home, at 4732 Brisa Del Bosque, and found more than 400 explicit images of children and nine pornographic videos on computers belonging to Cunningham. Twenty-two of the images had been shared through several Read More

Udall, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation To Limit Influence Of Money In Politics, Rein In Special Interest Control Over Elections

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 5:43 am

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and Senate Democrats have announced a new legislative package and campaign to reform government to ensure it works for all Americans, not just special interests and a few at the top.

The package includes Udall’s constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and his legislation to overhaul the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission (FEC). Udall will be the lead cosponsor of the legislation, which will be formally introduced next week.

“Americans know money in politics

Bear Spotted On Barranca Mesa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2016 - 4:57 am

This large bear was spotted in a cherry tree around 11 a.m. today on Andanada Street on Barranca Mesa. Animal Control came to monitor the situation. After about 30 minutes, the bear disappeared in the direction of the canyon. This bear is probably the same one seen Sunday morning when it destroyed some nearby hummingbird feeders. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More

Obituary: Rosemary Whalen June 22, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2016 - 4:35 am

ROSEMARY WHALEN June 22, 2016

Rosemary Whalen, a long time resident of Los Alamos passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 22, 2016.

Rosemary was a precious daughter, beloved wife, treasured mother and dear friend. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Paul P. Whalen, her children: Sheryl (George) Lorraine (Chuck) Kathleen, Paul (Andrea) Michael (Kathleen) and Bill (Heidi) as well as 12 grandchildren and 4 great grand children.

The family is deeply grateful to everyone who helped care for Rosemary during her long battle with Alzheimer’s.

A Read More

IRS Warns Of Tax Scams Relating To Orlando Mass-Shooting

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 3:02 am

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a consumer alert about possible fake charity scams emerging due to the recent mass-shooting in Orlando, Fla., and encourages taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups.

When making donations to assist victims of this terrible tragedy, there are simple steps taxpayers can take to ensure their hard-earned money goes to legitimate charities. IRS.gov has the tools taxpayers need to quickly and easily check out the status of charitable organizations.

While there has been an enormous wave of support

Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting Monday

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 3:01 am

NMED News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico’s Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), based out of San Juan County, New Mexico, meets at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 27 in the San Juan Community College Student Center- SUNS Room (accessible through the Henderson Find Arts Center).

Eric Frey, with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, will present on concentrations of contaminants in fish tissue and the Department’s ongoing work as part of the New Mexico’s Long-Term Impact Review Team for the Gold King Mine Spill.

The Citizens’ Advisory

YMCA 4th Of July Kids Parade

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 3:00 am

4th of July parade. Courtesy photo

YMCA News:

The annual Family YMCA 4th of July Children’s Parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. July 4. Families should begin assembling for this free event between 10:15 and 10:44 a.m. by the “elephant” at Ashley Pond.

The parade offers youth and their families an opportunity to show their patriotic colors. Participants are encouraged to decorate bikes, favorite toys and their four-legged family members. (Pets will be allowed in the parade but their humans must be able to restrain and clean up after them.)

Public Input Sought For Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 24, 2016 - 2:52 am

Dan McCarn

COMMUNITY News:

As some of you know, I was asked by Wildlands Fire Chief Ramon Garcia to be part of the Core Team in the update of the Los Alamos County Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

The Forest Stewards Guild through Matt Piccarello has put together an online questionnaire for Los Alamos County, and I would appreciate your help in distributing this throughout the Los Alamos community.

Please Distribute This Questionnaire To Your Neighbors & Friends In Los Alamos

This Week At The Reel Deal

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 24, 2016 - 2:48 am

American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Reacts To New Mexico Education And Well-Being Report

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 23, 2016 - 10:54 pm

AFT News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly has released the following statement:

“Today’s release of the Annie E. Casey “Kids Count” Report is, yet again, a sobering reminder that six years of failed education policy from Secretary Skandera and Governor Martinez is hurting our students and weakening our public schools.

“In addition to being 49th in overall child wellbeing, New Mexico has finally slipped to 50thplace among the states – and yet Governor Martinez and Secretary Skandera continue to blame others by refusing

Los Alamos Women Dine With Ali MacGraw

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 23, 2016 - 10:45 pm

Dining with Ali MacGraw Saturday night at the Santa Fe home of Bruce and Natalie Cunningham, from left, Cindy Capelli, Kelly Gallagher, MacGraw, Bruce Cunningham, Mary Beth Maassen, Natalie Cunningham, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, Johanna Jiron, Kelly Myers and Kathy Keith. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos women arriving Saturday in Santa Fe for dinner with Ali MacGraw, from left, Johanna Jiron, Kelly Gallagher, Mary Beth Maassen, Cindy Capelli, Kelly Myers, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard and Kathy Keith. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

New Mexico Sues Colorado In U.S. Supreme Court Over Gold King Mine Spill And Historical Acid Mine Drainage

Submitted by Chris Clark on June 23, 2016 - 10:36 pm

NMED News:

SANTA FE ― New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas and Gov. Susana Martinez announced New Mexico filed a lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court with the State of New Mexico Environment Department to hold the State of Colorado responsible for the downstream contamination of the Animas and San Juan watersheds in New Mexico that was caused by continuing acid mine drainage and the 2015 Gold King Mine massive waste spill.

In addition to Colorado’s direct role in the Gold King Mine release, Colorado is directly

Chandler: Los Alamos’ Unique Form Of Government

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 23, 2016 - 10:35 pm

By CHRIS CHANDLER

Los Alamos County Council Candidate

Former Charter Review Committee Member

People often refer to Los Alamos as unique. I sometimes think that the “uniqueness” adjective is overused. But there is one area where Los Alamos is truly unique – the structure under which we govern ourselves. The county is a H class, incorporated home rule county. By constitutional and statutory design there is no other community in the state like us.

Los Alamos County was created in 1949 from lands located in Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties. The county has a total area of approximately 110 square miles. Read More

DOE Funds Two Los Alamos Energy Projects

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 23, 2016 - 10:31 pm

LANL News:

Two Los Alamos National Laboratory projects are among technologies supported in today’s U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcement of nearly $16 million in funding to help businesses move promising energy technologies from DOE’s National Laboratories to the marketplace.

“Los Alamos research expands the options for energy production while minimizing the impact on the environment. This work supports our mission to strengthen the security of energy for the nation,” said Melissa Fox, director of Applied Energy Programs at Los Alamos. “Combining our expertise in such areas Read More

Discovery Of Suspicious Items Dispatches Los Alamos Bomb Squad To White Rock Residence

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 23, 2016 - 9:01 pm

The home where the police discovered suspicious items Wednesday at 75 Hacienda in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAPD Bomb Squad technicians, from left, Cpl. Ben Hinrichs, Sgt. Chris Ross, Cpl. Sheldon Simpson, Assistant Bomb Squad Cmdr. Oliver Morris and Bomb Squad Cmdr. Preston Ballew. Photo by Kateri Morris