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Obituary: Melvin Lewis Prueitt Oct. 16, 1932 – Jan. 30, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 7:29 pm

MELVIN LEWIS PRUEITT Oct. 16, 1932 – Jan. 30, 2016

Melvin Lewis Prueitt, 83, died January 30, 2016 with his family at his side in Los Alamos New Mexico. He was born October 16, 1932 in Wickes, Arkansas to Ernest and Bessie Prueitt. He worked as a physicist for 31 years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory where he pioneered the field of computer graphics and worked in theoretical physics. His later years were spent developing clean energy and water technologies.

At an early age he knew he would be a scientist and eventually earned a Master’s Degree at the University of Arizona, followed by a doctorate Read More

Scenes From CIP Public Outreach Listening Session

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:44 pm

From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilor James Chrobocinski at the public outreach listening session on CIP projects Jan. 19 at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Manager Harry Burgess discusses the CIP process with White Rock residents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Community members listen as Los Alamos Hockey Association President Susan Oldham speaks about the ‘desperate need’ for building improvements at the County Ice Rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Legislative Positions For 2016

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:44 pm

CHAMBER News:

Economic Development

Support

HB34 (Rep. Adkins) Post-Thanksgiving Gross Receipts Deduction (Small BusinessSaturday)
HB63 (Rep. Dennis Roche) No indemnity/medical benefits under workman’s compensation if worker’s injury or death resulted from alcohol/drug use at the time.
HB139 (Rep. Garcia Richard) Changing the criteria to allow LEDA for Retail Projects
HB194 (Rep. Cathrynn Brown) “Employer Responsibility” legislation for worker’s compensation
HB195 (Rep. Randal Crowder) Clarifying workers comp that

Local Teens Host Parents Night Out

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:43 pm

Over 20 families participated as 50 children were kept entertained by the teenagers and adult leaders at the church. Courtesy photo

FBCLA News:

This past Saturday the youth group at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos hosted a free “Parents Night Out.”

Los Alamos High School Freshman, Hannah Clegg, who organized the event stated, “This kind of night allows students to serve the community as well as giving parents some rest. I found joy in seeing the kids have fun and also seeing the parents have fun. You can tell they really appreciated it and a great

Independent Ethics Commission Proposal Passes House Committee On 8-0 Vote

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:42 pm

NMLEGIS News:

SANTA FE ― Saturday, Jan, 29, the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee unanimously passed a proposed constitutional amendment to establish an independent state ethics commission.

House Joint Resolution 5, sponsored by Rep. Jim Dines, would give New Mexico voters the option to approve this process to uphold ethical standards in state government.

“An independent ethics commission will help ensure that public officials are adhering to ethical standards,” Dines said. “This resolution provides a transparent

Letter To The Editor: A Pigs Breakfast

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:40 pm

By CHARLES BAYFIELD

Los Alamos

In December of 2014 Congress passed a law establishing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP). On Nov. 20 of 2015, the Department of Energy and the National Park Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the new park.

This is a golden opportunity for Los Alamos to become a real tourist destination. With Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve, we now have three National Parks very close to Los Alamos. In terms of economic development, nothing is better than tourism.

So far, Los Alamos

LACDC Begins Business Visitation Survey

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:33 pm

LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation will soon begin a comprehensive Business Visitation Survey to gather information from local businesses.

This project is an important tool for LACDC to collect hard data along with anecdotal data from business owners about the local business climate.

In 2004, LACDC performed an extensive Business Visitation Survey in Los Alamos County as part of a Business Retention and Expansion effort. A survey of more than 120 questions was created to gather information from local businesses covering a wide variety of topics including business Read More

Sara Tuzel of Los Alamos Receives District 5520 Govorner’s Scholarship

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:15 pm

ROTARY News:

Sara Tuzel of Los Alamos, a first-year medical student at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, was recently notified by Norm Liss, chairman of the District Rotary Foundation Scholarship Planning Committee, that she has been selected to receive the District 5520 Governor’s Scholarship, a $10,000 award.

This award, in its first year, is given to the student who best epitomizes the Rotary motto of Service Above Self through service and academic achievement. The scholarship criteria required that the recipient

‘In America’ At Mesa Public Library Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:14 pm

Movie poster for ‘In America.’ Courtesy photo

Review by KELLY DOLEJSI

Los Alamos

Need a healthy cry? Catch “In America” (2002, rated PG-13) at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Mesa Public Library for a guaranteed catharsis.

When the film opens, Johnny and Sarah Sullivan (Paddy Considine and Samantha Morton) are trying to immigrate into the United States, possibly hoping to outrun the death, about one year earlier, of their son Frankie.

They and their two living children, 10-year-old Christy (Sarah Bolger) and 5-year-old Ariel (Emma Bolger), move into a tenement Read More

PAC 8 Online Auction Fundraiser Underway

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:10 pm

PAC8 News:

PAC 8 is holding an online auction that includes gift items for Valentines Day and other occaisions. This annual fundraiser helps to keep the station going.

Bidding is in progress now and ends Feb. 10. It’s easy, fast and fun. Click here to register and start bidding.

Classic Air Medical has donated a helicopter ride for up to three people. The Reel Deal Theater donated a one year movie pass. Pajarito Mountain has donated ski passes. The auction also includes art work, jewelry, gift certificates, flowers, clothing and much

Respiratory Protection Requirements Reduced In Parts Of WIPP Underground

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 3:54 pm

The yellow highlighted area in the drawing depicts the general area where respiratory protection requirements were lifted this week. Courtey photo

WIPP News:

As a result of radiological risk mitigation efforts by WIPP Radiological Control teams, this week requirements for respiratory protection were lifted for a significant portion of the WIPP underground.

The change in respiratory protection requirements applies to all areas south of S-2520 and represents a significant milestone in the contamination mitigation efforts. While the use of

Udall Introduces Amendment To Give All Americans An Opportunity To Invest In Clean Energy Future

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 2:32 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced an amendment that he has filed to energy legislation that would ultimately enable all Americans to buy Clean Energy Victory Bonds, allowing regular people across the country to do their part to invest in our nation’s clean energy future.

Modeled after war bonds, which raised billions of dollars during World War I and World War II, Clean Energy Victory Bonds would help local, state and federal governments raise billions of dollars in capital that they could

Del Norte Investment Services Social Security Seminar Feb. 10

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 2:24 pm

DNIS News:

Join us for a no-cost, no-obligation Social Security Seminar Wednesday, Feb. 10, led by Del Norte Investment Services financial advisor Scott Covey and a special guest speaker.

Regardless of when you plan to retire, Social Security will be an important part of the road ahead. Learn how to optimize your social security benefits as well as how to navigate new changes just put into place. Find out more about the best route for a successful retirement.

Social Security planning explores:

The rules for starting Social

Daily Postcard: Ski Hill Sunset From Quemazon Trail

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 2:14 pm

Daily Postcard: View of the sun setting Saturday behind Pajarito Ski Hill from Quemazon Trail. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico Home School Speech And Debate Team Denied Entry To State Congressional Debate Meet

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 2:09 pm

Members of the Jemez Mountain Home School Speech and Debate Team (and younger siblings who hope someday to be allowed to compete). The students wear duct tape because they feel that their first amendment right to free speech has been infringed, that their voices have been silenced, by the New Mexico Activities Association who is actively preventing their participation in high school speech and debate competitions in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

JMHSSDT News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Speech and Debate Association Congressional Debate Championship got underway Saturday

IRS Alerts New Mexico Workers To Major Tax Benefit

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 2:06 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― Millions of taxpayers who earned $53,267 or less last year may qualify for EITC for the first time in 2016, making awareness critical. Local officials and community organizations nationwide are holding events on EITC Awareness Day highlighting this key benefit.

“One-third of the population eligible for EITC changes each year as their personal circumstances change,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “We want workers who may qualify for EITC for the first time to have all the information they need to get the EITC and get it right. This is an important credit

Human Trafficking Protest In Pojoaque Feb. 6

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 2:04 pm

UMW News:

The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church will be staging a protest against human trafficking at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Pojoaque on Rt. 285.

Most people in the U.S. think human trafficking is something that happens in other countries and not here. But they are wrong. The United States, and specifically New Mexico, has a huge problem with human trafficking. The local news has recently been asking for help in catching a wanted trafficker in Albuquerque.

The local UMW is part of a country-wide protest

Register Now For Jemez Mountain Trail Races

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 1:51 pm

Race start. Courtesy photo

JMTR News:

The 11th Annual Jemez Mountain Trails Races are scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016.

Registration for the 15 mile, 50 kilometer, and 50 mile options are now open. These races fill up quickly. The half-marathon event has been changed to a 15 miler due to trail re-routes and improvements along Guaje Ridge.

The Jemez Mountain Trail Races are a wonderful community event that takes full advantage of our beautiful mountain trail running network around town, up Pajarito Mountain, and

Four Regional Businesses Receive Native American Venture Acceleration Fund Grants

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 1:47 pm

Melissa Blueflower-Sanchez and Robert Sanchez, owners of R and M Construction, LLC, of Santa Clara Pueblo. Courtesy photo

LANL News:

Four Northern New Mexico Native American-owned and operated businesses received a total of $60,000 in grants through a Native American Venture Acceleration Fund created by Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) and the Regional Development Corporation. The grants are designed to help the recipients create jobs, increase their revenue base and help diversify the area economy.

“These investments create jobs for pueblo-owned businesses

Los Alamos Co+op Announces Annual Survey

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 1:44 pm

CO+OP News:

The community is invited to complete the Los Alamos Co+operative Market’s 2016 annual survey. This questionnaire, which takes approximately 30 minutes to fill out, is an opportunity to give feedback (both good and bad) to enable the Co+op to better serve its members.

Submit the survey by Feb. 29 to receive a discount coupon that can be used anytime during the month of March. The coupon is good for savings on a single shopping trip: 10 percent off for members who spend less than $150, 15