Letter to the Editor: Vote for PRC Reform
By Fred NathanToward the end of your ballot in this coming election is an opportunity to professionalize and streamline New Mexico’s dysfunctional Public Regulation Commission (PRC) by voting in favor of Constitutional Amendments 2, 3 and 4.
This matters because no local, state or federal government agency directly affects more New Mexicans on a daily basis than the PRC.
In addition to approving the prices New Mexicans pay for electricity, natural gas, water, and Read More
Navajo Nation Announces Support for Heather Wilson
Johnny Naize, speaker of the Navajo Nation Council. Courtesy photo
ELECTION 2012:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Navajo Nation, the largest American-Indian reservation in the state, announced its support for Heather Wilson, citing her platform to create jobs and protect New Mexico’s energy industry.
“Mrs. Wilson, you have clearly voiced your stance in support of the jobs and economic revenues that the coal industry represents to our region,” said Johnny Naize, the speaker of the Navajo Nation Council. “Like you we believe in caring for our environment and our people with Read More
Rep. Debbie Rodella Hosts Campaign Meet and Greet for Stephanie Garcia Richard
Rep. Debbie Rodella, the former representative for Cuba and Gallina area before redistricting, hosted a Meet and Greet with Gene and Peggy McCracken of Gallina for House Dist. 43 candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, at El Bruno’s restaurant in Cuba over the weekend. Rodella addressed the crowd and told them she was encouraged by Garcia Richard’s commitment to level the playing field for small businesses and the need to close tax breaks for out of state corporations. A campaign worker at the event said, “Rodella highlighted integrity, enthusiasm, knowledge and Read More
Time Extended for Public Comment on Transportation to Bandelier
BANDELIER News:
The National Park Service (NPS) at Bandelier National Monument is developing a Transportation Plan/ Environmental Assessment (plan/EA) to improve transportation conditions in Bandelier National Monument.
The public comment period has been extended, and will now close Tuesday, Nov. 6,
The NPS is in the scoping phase of the project and needs and encourages public input during this initial comment period.
These comments are crucial to defining the issues and concerns to be addressed.
The public will have a second opportunity to comment Read More
Food on the Hill: Wine Poached Stuffed Pears
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comLocal Woman Shares Some Difficult Times
Kay Dreamtrader of Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comJoin Dorothy Hoard for Hike Across Beanfield Mesa
Beanfield Bend. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Join PEEC at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 for a hike across historic Beanfield Mesa. Living Treasure, author and local historian Dorothy Hoard will lead participants around the mesa top, past historic locations and to spectacular viewpoints.
Prior to 1943, two old roads were built to access a farm high atop Beanfield Mesa. Located across Rendija Canyon north of Barranca Mesa, the mesa featured a substantial line cabin (unfortunately lost in the 2000 Cerro Grande fire.)
Those farmers tended crops on Beanflield Mesa, but the history of the mesa also includes Read More
LAHS Golfers Continue Play at Bosque HS Invitational
Jennifer Necker, 8th grader on the LAHS girls golf team, tees off at #1 at Albuquerque Country Club Monday. Photo by Mike Lippiatt
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School boys golf team takes 4th place with a 385. Raul Roybal shot 78 and earned his 2nd individual qualifying leg towards state.
The girls golf team only had 3 plays today so there was no team score and no individual qualifiers. Read More
‘Pitch Perfect’ – A Perfect Melody of Laughter and Fun
Photo Courtesy/Universal Pictures
Movie Review by Kirsten Laskey
This is a great time of year to go to the cinema. After a period of lackluster listings on the marquees, we are now in the season when all the exciting and heavily anticipated movies begin to put a shine on the theaters’ signs.
Take for instance the Reel Deal Theater’s listings – they are showing “Argo” and “The Master” – two very poignant and dramatic pieces that plow deep in their examination of human nature and the word.
Despite these movies’ dramatic flair, I didn’t see either film. Instead, I picked the lightest, fluffiest movie Read More
Kristin Henderson to Address Charter Amendments Thursday at The Hive
LAEN News:Fall Gathering Conference Features Dr. Doug Weiss
Dr. Doug Weiss. Courtesy Photo
FBC News:
The First Baptist Church of Los Alamos is hosting a Fall Gathering Conference on Oct. 27 and 28 focusing on “Building Stronger Marriage, Parenting, & Family – Relationships.”
Dr. Doug Weiss is the guest speaker at the conference. First Baptist Church is at 2200 Diamond Dr.
Weiss is a licensed psychologist and the executive director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He has appeared as an expert on many national TV shows including Dr. Phil, Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America and the 700 Club.
Weiss Read More
Pete Sheehey Knocks on Doors in White Rock
Los Alamos County Council candidate Pete Sheehey was spotted attaching a campaign sign to a chain linked fence at the corner of Rover Boulevard and Bryce Street. Sheehey spent time Sunday knocking on doors and discussing the issues with home owners in the White Rock neighborhood and getting permission to post his signs. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Pumpkin Splash & Halloween Carnival Oct. 27
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division on Oct. 27 for the pirate themed Pumpkin Splash and Halloween Carnival at the Walkup Aquatic Center.
This fun family event will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes pirate themed carnival games, jumping into the pool and finding your pumpkin, decorating your pumpkin and watching pirate movies.
The cost for the event is $ 7 per person. Sign up today at the Aquatic Center as the event is limited to 150 participants.
For further information, contact the Recreation Division, at (505) 662-8173, visit the website at www.losalamosnm.us/rec, or Read More
Deborah Jin Receives ‘For Women in Science’ Award
Deborah Jin. Courtesy/University of Colorado Boulder
NIST NEWS:
Deborah Jin, a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) who works at JILA, has been selected as the North American recipient for the 2013 For Women in Science Awards.
JILA is a joint institute of NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder.
The award is given annually by the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO as part of an international program recognizing women in science and supporting scientific vocations.
Five women scientists are recognized each year, one for each of five regions of the world. Since Read More
Solar Glitter at New Mexico PBS Science Cafe
PBS News:
Come to the New Mexico PBS October Science Café from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Centennial Engineering Center Auditorium (Room 1041), on the UNM Main Campus, in Albuquerque for Solar Glitter.
The speaker is Jose L. Cruz-Campa from Sandia National Laboratories.
In the current Information Age, the triumphs of tiny are seen all around us: smaller transistors and microchips used in ever-shrinking laptops and cell phones.
Materials science has changed history and is shaping the future every day and is ushering in a new generation of materials.
Learn how Sandia National Laboratories Read More
World Polio Day: Rotary Club of Los Alamos Works to End Polio Across the Globe
ROTARY News:A Day Filled With Young Eagles and Smiles
One Young Eagle waving at another just before the machine guns start blazing. Courtesy photo
By Will Fox
One of the things I enjoy most as an EAA member is being able to participate in the Young Eagles program.
Recently, we were were asked by the airport manager at Lindrith (Population: 109), in the mountains of northern New Mexico, if we could fly some kids as part of the Young Eagles program.
We said sure and started to figure out how we were going to do it. You see, the Lindrith airstrip, which is just about on the Continental Divide, is at an elevation of 7200′ MSL and is only 3300′ x75′. Read More
Crowd Turns Out for Satch Cowan Trail Dedication
A crowd gathers for this morning’s Satch Cowan Trail Dedication and Ribbon Cutting event at the trailhead near the existing Quemazon Trail in Western Area. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/Los Alamos County
Fifth-grade students from Mountain Elementary School participated in today’s dedication as they had been involved along with local trails volunteers led by the County’s Open Space Specialist Craig Martin on the construction of the trail. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/Los Alamos County
Everyone gathered for a group photo at this morning’s dedication of the Satch Cowan Read More
Governor Mingles with Locals at Sunday Rally
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez speaks with Fr. John F. Carney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Los Alamos and Rep. Jim Hall at the Hilltop House Hotel Sunday during a campaign rally to return Hall to the Roundhouse. Republican Hall is running against Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard for House Dist. 43. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Gov. Susana Martinez, left, with Martha Hawkins and her husband Terry Hawkins during Sunday’s rally. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Optometrist Lisa Shin speaks with Rep. Jim Hall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Seva Khalsa Read More
Candidates Go On Record Regarding Charter Changes
Staff Report:
The six candidates running for one of three seats on the Los Alamos County Council weighed in on where they stand on the hotly contested proposed changes to the Los Alamos County Charter. The four questions on the Nov. 6, General Election ballot propose changing the County’s Charter for Initiative, Referendum, Recall and Charter Amendment Process. Below are the candidates’ responses to the proposed changes followed by links to the language of the four proposed amendments:
PETE SHEEHEY: NO
“I have friends and supporters who have strong feelings both for and Read More
