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SFCC Presents Spring Choral Concert May 7

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 21, 2016 - 1:53 pm

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe Community College Chorus teams up once again this spring with the SFCC Chamber Singers to present the Spring Choral Concert at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7. The show is free, open to the public and takes place in the Jemez Rooms on the SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Ave.

The program, With a Voice of Singing!, features the performances of SFCC’s student chorus and choral chamber singers who have participated in classes and rehearsals during the past semester. Musical pieces include madrigals, folk songs and works by Anton

Sllin Cruz New Executive Chef At Geronimo

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 21, 2016 - 1:49 pm

Executive Chef Sllin Cruz

RESTAURANT News:

SANTA FE ― Award-winning, fine dining restaurant Geronimo in Santa Fe has announced the appointment of Chef Sllin Cruz as its executive chef.

After almost two years running the Geronimo kitchen as chef de cuisine and being awarded Open Table’s Top 100 Restaurants in America through his culinary talent, Cruz will take over from acclaimed Chef Eric DiStefano, who sadly passed away in February. Geronimo restaurant on historic Canyon Road, presents an exquisite ‘Global Eclectic with a French base’-inspired menu focusing

Santa Fe National Forest Announces Seasonal Road Closures On Cuba, Jemez Ranger Districts

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 21, 2016 - 1:49 pm

SFNF News:

SANTA FE ― The Santa Fe National Forest has issued seasonal road closure orders for areas on the Cuba and Jemez Ranger Districts that are susceptible to damage under severe weather conditions. The orders are in effect until Dec. 31, 2021, unless rescinded earlier.

The closures will protect public health and safety, natural resources and infrastructure during periods of extreme soil moisture and heavy snowfall. Closures usually occur in the winter months between December and May.

The closures restrict the use of any type of motorized

Candia Has Perfect Prediction In Weekly Pace Race

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 21, 2016 - 1:47 pm

Atomic City Road Runners. Courtesy photo

ACRC News:

Roxana Candia had a perfect prediction in Tuesday’s Atomic City Road Runner Pace Race with a 24:00 time on the 3 mile course held on the trail on North Mesa by the horse stables.

Other accurate predictors were Nick Parra-Vasquez with a 5 second differential, Brian Newnam at 9 seconds off, and Jesse Woodroffe with an 11 second difference.

The top finisher in on the 1 mile course was six year old Anders Medin at 10:50. The fastest female was his grandmother Aurea Rojas with a time

‘New Mexico True’ Brand To Boost Select Businesses

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 21, 2016 - 1:23 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Tourism Department announced an initiative that will allow select New Mexico businesses to leverage the hugely popular New Mexico True brand to build their product’s recognition and amplify their existing marketing message.

The New Mexico True Certified program brings national attention to the quality, care and craftsmanship behind products that are uniquely New Mexican, while providing opportunity for a business of any size to integrate the New Mexico True Certified mark on their packaging, fulfillment and marketing

State Fines Local GOP For Failure To File Reports

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 21, 2016 - 12:16 am

RPLA Chair Bill McKerley

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

The Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State has levied penalties of more than $5,000 against the Republican Party of Los Alamos County for failure to file financial reports.

Kenneth Ortiz of the Secretary of State’s Office told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the local party has not filed the required financial reports for the reporting period due last October and those due earlier this month. He explained that New Mexico Campaign Finance Law states that a party failing to file will be ordered to pay the Secretary

Los Alamos Police Blotter: April 13 To April 19, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2016 - 10:45 pm

LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department. Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

April 13 at 12:45 p.m. / Police charged a 13-year-old Los Alamos boy at 2101 Hawks Dr., with criminal damage to property and referred him to the juvenile probation officer. The estimated loss is less than $1,000.

JONATHAN MONTOYA

April 13 at 11:08 p.m. / Police arrested Jonathan Montoya, 25, of Los Alamos near Bryce Avenue and Louise Avenue and charged him with driving while his license Read More

Governor Announces Program To Monitor Outcome Of DWI Cases In New Mexico’s Courts

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 10:45 pm

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that an RFP has been awarded to Mothers Against Drunk Driving for an initiative that will place monitors in certain courtrooms across the state to watch the DWI adjudication process and provide information to the public about how those cases are being handled.

The monitors will attend DWI hearings in person and compile reports on how judges and others involved in the legal process are dealing with drunk drivers. The program is part of the Governor’s executive initiatives

DA Dismisses Charges Against Jordan Redmond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2016 - 9:34 pm

Former LAPD Sgt. Jordan Redmond

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

The District Attorney’s Office has dismissed the charges Tuesday against former Los Alamos Police Sgt. Jordan Redmond. The charges were dismissed with prejudice, which means the case cannot be re-filed.

Redmond, 33, was arrested Oct. 8 and charged under the Governmental Conduct Act, section 10.16.4.1, Honoraria prohibited, for accepting money for conducting a public duty as a police officer. The GCA forbids public officers from accepting payment or gifts of more than $100 in value for performing

Live From The White House: Science!

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 9:14 pm

By CEDRICK ARGUETA

Los Angeles

Just a few months ago, I learned that I got a perfect score on the AP Calculus AB exam. Before I knew it, the news of my score started spreading.

Then something surreal happened. I started getting texts from my friends showing a tweet from President Obama: “Cedrick; way to go on your perfect score! How about you come by the next White House Science Fair?”

I couldn’t believe it. But of course, I said yes. So today I’m at the White House, along with more than 130 top science, technology, engineering, and math students from across the

Pet Of The Week: Nala The Dog

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 9:11 pm

Nala the dog. Courtesy/Paulina Gwaltney Photography

SHELTER News:

Nala is a 2.5-year-old Sharpei-Lab mix. Her Sharpei wrinkles sometime give her a bit of a “worried” look, but don’t be fooled – Nala is one sweet pup.

Her two favorite things are running and cuddle time. Nala would prefer to be the only dog in her household, so that she can get all of the love and exercise that she wants.

For more information about Nala, call her sponsor Kelli at 802.730.5913. For information about volunteering, adopting and donating and learning more about special needs

Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 9:07 pm

COUNTY News:

The Envrionmental Sustainability Board will meet at 5:30 p.m.,Thursday at 1000 Central Ave., suite 110 in the Municipal Building.

Agenda:

1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are not otherwise included in this agenda.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8210-16 ― Approval of the March 17, 2016 and March 31, 2016 Environmental Sustainability Board Minutes

Presenters: Environmental Sustainability Board

Attachments:

More Photos From Santa Fe Capital City Invite

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 9:05 pm

Sam Harvey prepares to put the shot in one of the meet’s many intermittent snowstorms. Photo by Blake Wood

Miroslav Betts leads the field in his first open 800 m run. He won in 2:07.5. Photo by Blake Wood

Gabe Holesinger high jumps. Photo by Blake Wood

Nic Dowdy passes the baton to Ben Rees in the 4×200 m relay. Photo by Blake Wood

Liam Johnson on the run up to a competition-winning and personal record 13′ 4″ pole vault. Liam narrowly missed at 13′ 9″, dislodging the bar on the way down. Photo

Hilltopper Girls T&F Results At Santa Fe High School

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 9:04 pm

SPORTS News:

Obituary:June Perusek April 17, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2016 - 6:48 pm

JUNE PERUSEK April 17, 2016

June Perusek, 98, a resident of White Rock for eight years, died April 17 in a Greeley, CO, assisted living facility.

Perusek moved to Greeley in 2014.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra (Ken) Johnson of White Rock.

Services will be in Gunnison, CO, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the American
Lung Association in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, CO., 80634. Read More

Community Wildlife Habitat Event At PEEC Saturday

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 6:36 pm

Photo by Selvi Viswanathan, Community Wildlife Habitat Team Member. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Volunteers at the Los Alamos Nature Center, operated by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), invite the public to recognize New Mexico’s first “Community Wildlife Habitat“ (CWH).

Los Alamos is not only the first in the state to earn this important designation, but also one of only 85 communities in the nation to receive this prestigious title.

Luisa Grant of the Washington, D.C. office of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF),

NNSA Recognizes Laboratory And Site Partners For Achievements In Environmental Innovation With 2016 Sustainability Awards

Submitted by Chris Clark on April 20, 2016 - 6:32 pm

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) recognized several sites across the Nuclear Security Enterprise with 2016 Sustainability Awards for innovation and excellence in environmental sustainability.

The awards recognize exemplary individual and team performance across more than a dozen categories. Laboratory and site partners are honored for achieving sustainability objectives through innovative and effective programs and projects that increase energy and water efficiency, and reduce

NEA-New Mexico Endorses Maggie Toulouse Oliver For Secretary Of State

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2016 - 5:12 pm

Secretary of State Candidate Maggie Toulouse Oliver

NEA–NEW MEXICO News:

Conducting fair elections is the number one priority for Secretary of State candidate Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Based on her demonstrated integrity and expertise as County Clerk in New Mexico’s largest County (Bernalillo), NEA-New Mexico enthusiastically recommends her for the position of Secretary of State.

“We know the Secretary of State’s duty to provide for fair elections is critical to advancing the cause of public education, and there is no one better suited for the position than Ms. Toulouse Oliver,” NEA-New Read More

LAHS’s Akane Dunn Named Rotary Student Of The Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2016 - 4:59 pm

Los Alamos High School junior Akane Dunn, left, was honored recently as a Student of the Year by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Students are selected based upon accomplishments in service and volunteer work and nominated by their teachers. Dunn is pictured with her parents, Chikako and Mark Dunn, LAHS social studies teacher Jonathan Frost and Rotarian Karen Easton, a member of the Students of the Year Committee. Photo by Rob Metcalf Read More

2016 Summer Concert Series Line Up

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 20, 2016 - 4:24 pm

By RUSS GORDON

Concert Promoter

Dear friends of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series,

Been working on the 2016 Series and I’m almost ready to go to print. What I really need now ,besides a few more band confirmations is some more financial support.

This is what we have so far and once again, this will be our best year (I say this every year). This is our 27th year. All shows are 7-10 p.m., Fridays. Everything could change including bands and venues but this is pretty much it: