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McQuiston: Understanding Rental Car Coverage

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 27, 2016 - 12:42 pm

By ALLEN MCQUISTON

The Jemez Agency

It’s my experience that one of the most frequently asked questions policyholders have after being involved in an automobile accident is this one: “Does my insurance policy cover the cost for me to obtain a rental car while my car is being repaired in the shop?”

If you find yourself in a situation where you are asking this question, keep in mind that the answer will vary based on the coverage available to you on your personal auto policy, as well as the requirements of the rental car company you’ve selected. Here are three tips to help you understand the

LAHS’s Nora Scott Gives Senior Voice Recital At Fuller Lodge Friday, May 27

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 27, 2016 - 5:46 am

MUSIC News:

Nora Scott, graduating with the 2016 senior class of Los Alamos High School, will perform a voice recital at 1 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge.

Scott was a member of Los Alamos High School premier choir Schola Cantorum that has performed at the Lincoln Center and throughout Europe. She also has taken voice lessons from Alicia Solomon for the past two years.

LAPS Thanks LANL For Successful Partnership

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 27, 2016 - 4:26 am

LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus

LAPS News:

LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus expresses heartfelt thanks to Los Alamos National Laboratory for anothersuccessful year of partnership.

Following are highlights of our combined accomplishments:

Los Alamos National Laboratory Employee Engagement in Los Alamos Public Schools

A total of 1,162 employee hours were provided to various STEM initiatives that support Los Alamos students and teachers
Five employees from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees supported Los Alamos High School’s Career Fair

Los Alamos National Read More

Letter To The Editor: County Decisions!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 27, 2016 - 4:07 am

By GERALD ANTOS

Los Alamos

Well how about that? Another complete strike out for our dutiful county council. Except for the one member that voted against this move to transfer the Sheriff’s duties to the LAPD, our council has proven that they have no hind sight nor forward thinking abilities at all!

Sure they want to investigate why there are law suits being lost and all, but they completely fail to see that biggest issue is the leadership in the LAPD that is doing the things that the county is being sued for.

It amounts to the attitude at the top trickling down through the ranks and except for those special Read More

Los Alamos County Council Transfers Sheriff’s Duties To Police Department … Considers Abolishing Office

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 8:08 pm

Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero, center, with from left, Deputy John H. Horne, Senior Office Specialist Lisa Gonzalez, Deputy James Leach and Deputy John L. Horne gather for a photo Tuesday outside their office in downtown Los Alamos. Deputy Robert Farris was unable to attend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos County Council voted 4-1 Tuesday evening to transfer the bulk of the duties of the Office of Sheriff over to the police department. The maintenance of the sex offender registry will remain with the sheriff.

Los Alamos County Swings To Democratic Majority

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 8:08 pm

Longtime Republican Party leader JoAnn Johnson of Los Alamos holds the letter she received from President Ronald Reagan in 1987 congratulating her on her efforts toward creating a Republican majority in Los Alamos County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

President Ronald Reagan wrote a letter to longtime state and local Republican Party leader JoAnn Johnson of Los Alamos in 1987, congratulating and thanking her for her efforts toward gaining a Republican majority of registered voters in Los Alamos County.

“I was surprised to receive Read More

Police Focus On Accident Related Traffic Violations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 8:06 pm

LAPD News:

Starting now and continuing through the summer, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations to include seatbelt enforcement.

The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet. Officers also will be on the lookout for impaired drivers for the next few months.

To report potentially impaired drivers, dial #D-W-I, or #-3-9-4. Citizens in Los Alamos also Read More

Memorial Day Ceremonies And Activities Statewide

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 7:56 pm

Unleash That Creativity: Take A Writing Workshop

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 7:53 pm

UNM-LA: Poet Catherine Hardy will help students develop their own voice as writers in a course that begins beginson Tuesday, June 7. Photo by Nancy Coombs

UNM-LA News:

Starting in June, Dr. Catherine Hardy will be offering a writing workshop for writers of all skill levels.

The Creative Writing class will meet 5-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7 through July 26. Students may register for the class for academic credit (English 298, 2 credits) or sign up for the class through UNM-LA Community Education.

Hardy will provide writing exercises that concentrate on poetry and memoir, with an emphasis on process Read More

Nature Center Open Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 7:36 pm

Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road is open this Memorial Day weekend. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

This weekend is a great time to spend time in nature, and the Los Alamos Nature Center can help. The nature center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Day and is a great day to visit the animals, use the Los Alamos Trails App to find a fun hike, pick up a Passport to the Pajarito Plateau, or build great memories with family and friends in the Satch and George Cowan Children’s Discovery Area.

For more information about the Los Alamos Read More

Los Alamos MainStreet Receives National Award!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 7:30 pm

The Los Alamos MainStreet contingent from left, Ryn Hermann, Suzette Fox, Kelly Stewart and Philo Shelton at the national awards presentation May 23 in Milwaukee. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox holds her national award. Courtesy photo

No need to travel to Disneyland or watch fictional Mayberry on “The Andy Griffith” show to experience Main Street USA. Just visit downtown Los Alamos!

Los Alamos MainStreet was selected as a winner of the 2016 Great American Main Street Awards, chosen by the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Read More

2016 Sheriff’s Scholarship Award Recipients

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 6:52 pm

LAHS graduating seniors Mikyla Smith, Joash Inoferio, Alexander Mancino, Derek Selvage, Lane Saunders and JoAnna O’Neill receive scholarships from the Sheriff’s Association during a ceremony Tuesday at Smith Auditoriam. Courtesy photo

Sheriff Marco Lucero presents scholarships on behalf of the Sheriff’s Association to six LAHS graduating seniors Tuesday evening. Recipients include Lane Saunders and JoAnna O’Neill, pictured, and Mikyla Smith, Joash Inoferio, Derek Selvage and Alexander Mancino. Sheriff Lucero congratulated the seniors and told them to embrace Read More

SFNF Issues Order Prohibiting Marijuana

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016 - 6:27 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― In order to provide for public health and safety and protect resources, the Santa Fe National Forest issued an order that prohibits possessing, storing or transporting marijuana within Forest boundaries.

The order, which is in effect until May 31, 2018, allows Forest Service law enforcement personnel to issue citations to violators. Marijuana possession, storage or transport on the Forest is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations and/or imprisonment for not

State Auditor Finds Chronic Budgetary Shortfalls, Stopgaps At Secretary Of State’s Office

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016 - 6:26 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has identified a pattern of chronic budgetary shortfalls related to the state’s election expenses.

In a letter to Secretary of State Brad Winter, State Auditor Tim Keller outlined ten consecutive fiscal years of under-budgeting, which created a need for $25 million in emergency loans, grants and special appropriations to fund elections. The letter calls on the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) to promptly implement best practices for accurate budgeting of election costs. The current practice

Letter To The Editor: White Rock’s Newest Destination For Eating

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016 - 6:16 pm

By ALAN WADLINGER

Los Alamos

My wife and I plus another couple ate at Don Villa’s Restaurant in White Rock last Thursday evening.

I had the Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Plate, my wife had the Corn Beef Rubin, and the other couple feasted on the Carne Adovada Plate and the Chimichanga.

All four meals were very good and the service was excellent. I am happy to say that “White Rock is the destination for eating!”

Blue Buses Not In Service Memorial Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 4:44 pm

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will resume Tuesday, May 31.

The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses more than 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos; Read More

Obituary: Russell F. Shaw, M.D. April 15, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 4:32 pm

RUSSELL F. SHAW, M.D. April 15, 2016

Dr. Shaw passed away on April 15, 2016. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Russ attended local schools before graduating from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. It was at Brown University that he met Cynthia – his wife of 59 years.

His interest in medicine took him to Albany Medical College in Albany, New York where he earned his medical degree. After medical school, he chose to specialize in pediatrics and completed his residency in pediatrics in Columbus, Read More

Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols Across State

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on May 26, 2016 - 4:19 pm

NMSP News:

The efforts of the New Mexico State Police continue to show a significant reduction in alcohol related fatalities. This is attributed to the continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. People are choosing to not drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our friends and families.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision.

Who: New Mexico State Police
What:

New Mexico Receives $3 Million For Foreclosure Legal Assistance For Homeowners

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016 - 4:08 pm

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico has received $3.3 million to help provide legal assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure.

The money is from a 2014 settlement with Bank of America and its subsidiaries over mortgage practices. Terms of the settlement restrict use of the money to foreclosure prevention legal assistance and community redevelopment. In New Mexico, the money will be awarded to legal aid groups based on grant applications. There are about 5,000 open mortgage foreclosure cases in the state.

An independent monitor overseeing the national

Udall On Passage Of Chemical Safety Reform

Submitted by Chris Clark on May 26, 2016 - 3:41 pm

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall welcomed passage in the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 403-12 of landmark reform of the nation’s broken chemical safety law, the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA).

Udall authored the reform bill, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, with Senator David Vitter (R-La.) to finally enable the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the thousands of chemicals manufactured each year and used in common household