North Pole Workshop/Luminaria Walk Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
Start an annual holiday tradition at the North Mesa stables. Dress warmly, wear your walking shoes, and enjoy the North Mesa Stables lit up with luminarias and holiday lights. Afterwards join us at the Posse Lodge for professional digital photographs with Santa and his elves, warm drinks, light refreshments and a holiday craft.
Join us 5-7 p.m. Friday Dec. 6 at the Posse Lodge. The event is free! Photos with Santa will be a $5 donation to benefit the recreation Scholarship fund.
For more information about “North Pole Workshop,” visit the website at http://www.losalamosnm.us/rec Read More
Los Alamos Family Council Holds DWI School
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council will hold DWI School 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. DWI School is for those charged with a DUI offense.
Registration in advance is required. Call 505.662.3264 for information or to schedule the program. Read More
Letter to the Editor: News Coverage of Local Crime Should be More Comprehensive
By RICHARD SAUNDERSNPS Names Intermountain Regional Director
Sue Masica will lead one of seven National Park Service regions. Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis has named Sue Masica as the Service’s Intermountain regional director, responsible for leading 6,000 employees and 91 national parks visited by more than 42 million people annually. Masica, who serves as the Alaska regional director, assumes her new position in Denver in January.
“Sue has an incredible track record of tackling tough issues and finding innovative solutions,” Jarvis said. “Results-oriented and goal-driven, Read More
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FBI Seeking Matthew Maley on Federal Drug Charges
Matthew Duke Maley is on the lam and the FBI is asking the public’s help in finding him. He is considered armed and dangerous so do not approach him but rather call the Albuquerque FBI at 505.889.1300 (24 hours). Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in locating Matthew Duke Maley, 46, of Tucson, Ariz., who is wanted on federal drug charges and has ties to New Mexico, California, Colorado, Texas and Nevada, besides Arizona.
Maley is a white male, 6’1″ tall, approximately 180-190 pounds, bald, with hazel eyes. He has several tattoos on his Read More
Comments Sought on Draft LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan
LANL News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustee Council (LANL Trustee Council) announces the release of the Draft LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan (Draft Damage Assessment Plan), the beginning of a 30-day public comment period, and the date and location of a public meeting regarding the LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment. The LANL Trustee Council is composed of representatives of the State of New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Santa Clara Pueblo, and the U.S. Department Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You County Co-workers
By Joel. T. MartinezDear fellow co-workers,
I want to extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude for your support and help that you lent during my recent surgery and recovery.
Thank you for all the generous leave donations, without your help I would not have been able to concentrate on my recovery.
I have been so fortunate to work with such a fine group of caring people. Thanks again! Read More
Girl Scouts Host Craft Sale Saturday
GIRL SCOUT News:
The Girl Scouts are hosting a craft sale Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church gym.
The even opens 9-9:30 a.m. for Girl Scout shopping then is open 9:30 to noon to the public. There will be food and crafts made by the girls to help raise money for their troops.
Troop 10213 is collecting non-perishable food, which is going to benefit Cassandra Sparks, a scout working on her Gold Award Project in Los Lunas. Read More
Letter to the Editor: American Legion Post 90 Says ‘Thank You’
By American Legion Post 90
The Halloween Dance that was conducted at American Legion Post 90 for the Micah Jay Andersen Medical Fund was very successful.
The donations and contributions to the Micah Jay Andersen Fund would not have been as successful had it not been for the volunteer donations and contributors for the gala event.
The contributors include:
- Admiral
- National
- Premier
- Claudia Lackas, Scentsy
- LA Tan and More (Roberta River, Lisa Trezona, Beverly Reynolds, and Sharon Romero)
- Film Festival
- Pajarito Brew Pub
- Starbucks
- Chile Works
- Reel Deal Theater
- LA Fitness Center
- Metzger’s
- Home
Yang: More Business/Management Myths…
More Business/Management Myths, Or,Most organizations intend to improve their products and services. If you are a manager, would you welcome one superb idea, or are you hungry for many more so-so ideas from which to choose? If you have to choose, would you go for quality or quantity? Given how much I detest dichotomous, either-or, framing, the answer to the above questions is – of course – “It depends.”
It depends on whether we are dealing with incremental improvement in a process, such Read More
Solo Traveler: When Romance Dies
Beds in stowed position on a Thai train. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Beds come down for the night. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo Traveler: When Romance DiesTrain travel ─ is there anything more romantic? Well, Paris maybe. Better yet, train travel to and from Paris!
There is a website, The Man in Seat 61 created by a fellow whose love affair with trains goes back to his childhood. His site features descriptions, schedules, fares, and even videos of just about every passenger train in the world.
I read about the trains in Thailand and wanted to ride the one from Bangkok to Chiang Read More
Wear Purple Nov. 22 to Support Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
By MONICA-AMIT MISHRANovember is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. A purple ribbon symbolizes hope for pancreatic cancer patients and Friday, Nov. 22 people across the country will support for Purple With A Purpose by wearing purple to spread awareness about pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer is the deadliest form of cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 6 percent and no early detection tools or effective treatments. There is no cure, and if that wasn’t daunting enough, pancreatic cancer is expected to Read More
Los Alamos Police Expand Arrests in Drug Trafficking Case
Police executed a search warrant on a black backpack at this residence at 76 Isleta in White Rock where they encountered Rowena MacDonald, 46, who was arrested Feb. 28 on an outstanding warrant from the State of Missouri for charges of manufacturing methamphetamine. The backpack contained 42.7 grams of methamphetamine. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
As part of an ongoing investigation, Los Alamos Police made two more arrests since their Nov. 6 sweep through the County executing search warrants and gathering up drugs, paraphernalia, Read More
Rep. Garcia Richard Advocates for Veterans
By STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARDAs some of you may know, I am a proud daughter of a World War II Veteran. My father’s service overseas and later back home helped shape my siblings and me. My Dad made sure I understood the value in dedicating one’s life to service, to protect and respect the rights of all Americans. My father and the millions of other men and women who willingly sacrifice for our rights are a driving force behind my determination to be a voice for the people in public office.
One of the things I enjoy most about being a State Representative are the opportunities
Leadership Los Alamos Session Targets Economic Development
Los Alamos Chamber Manager Katy Korkos leads a discussion on business funding at Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos session. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
LANL Budget Officer Aaron Menefee discusses various aspects of the Lab’s budget at Friday’s LLA session. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
David Pesiri, Division Leader, Technology Transfer at LANL gives a presentation Friday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ldailypost.com
STAFF REPORT
Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) session at the Research Park focused on Economic Development. Los Alamos Chamber Read More
Education Funding 101: How New Mexico and Los Alamos Compare …
Education Funding 101:This week, we’ll review how New Mexico and Los Alamos compare to other states in funding for K-12 public education.
This review is particularly relevant for Los Alamos families who moved here because of work opportunities with the Lab, combined with the reputation Los Alamos has for excellent K-12 public schools and a family-friendly environment. Many of these families have the opportunity to live and work elsewhere; and attracting and retaining Read More
High-Activity Radioactive Materials Removed From Mexico
Anne Harrington
NASA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that it recovered high-activity radioactive materials from an oncology clinic in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. NNSA’s Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) and the Mexican National Commission for Nuclear Security and Safeguards (CNSNS) jointly supported the removal and the device containing the source was packaged and securely transported to the U.S. for final disposition.
“This operation is part of NNSA’s broad strategy to strengthen both U.S. and global Read More
Los Alamos Piano Students Earn Honors
Joshua Chung with his teacher Jana Warren. Joshua placed first in Level 1 at the 2013 PMTNM Honors Programs. Courtesy photoLos Alamos student musicians performed well Nov. 9 at the 2013 PMTNM (Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico) Piano Honors Programs.
At Level 1, Joshua J. Chung (student of Janna V. Warren) placed first with the performance of Four Rondos, Op. 60 by Dmitri Kabalevsky.
At Level 2, Jennifer Wang (student of Madeline Williamson) placed second with the performance of La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin and Suite Bergmasque: Prelude by Debussy.
At Level 4, Read More
IRS Warns of Scams Related to Relief for Typhoon Victims in Philippines
IRS News:
PHOENIX – The Internal Revenue Service today issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
Typhoon Haiyan – known as Yolanda in the Philippines – made landfall Nov. 8 in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that have resulted in flooding, landslides, and widespread damage.
Following major disasters, it is common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, email or Read More
