Red River Skijoring Races Jan. 16-17
SKI News:Free EMS Conference In Los Alamos Jan. 30
Luján On Tax Legislation That Adds Billions In Debt
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján“This legislation extends many important provisions of the tax code that I have long supported, but it is disappointing that Congressional Republicans brought a bill to the floor that fails to pay for even one cent of these tax cuts. Time and again, House Republicans have sought cuts to investments
State Police To Conduct DWI Checkpoints In January
PUBLIC SAFETTY News:Barranca Mesa Elementary School Natural Helpers Reach Out To Help Others
Members of the Barranca Mesa Elementary School Natural Helpers put up the new vollyball net they purchased for the school with their own funds. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
The Barranca Mesa Elementary School Natural Helpers are devoted to helping their school and community.
Natural Helpers is a group where peers learn to help peers. They have been participating in this club for approximately three months now. Its main goal is to help the school and students.
Recently, Barranca Natural Helpers purchased a new volleyball net. The net was paid for out of the Helper’s own money. The old net has Read More
IRS Says Plan Ahead If You Need A Tax Transcript
IRS News:Santa Fe Community Orchestra Presents Work By New Mexico Composers
MUSIC News:
The Santa Fe Community Orchestra (SFCO) will present New Works by New Mexico Composers 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.15, in St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art.
of new and recent orchestral works presented in an open rehearsal format. Admission to the readings is free, donations are welcome. For more information, visit www.sfco.org or call 505.466.4879.
The SFCO, established in 1982, is made up of volunteer musicians from Santa Fe and surrounding
Snow Dragon Spotted On 46th Street
A snow dragon spotted Sunday on 46th Street off Trinity Drive. Photo by Barbara Friedman Barber Read More
Eastbound I-40 To Remain Closed At Big-I During Morning Commute
STATE News:
Commuters urged to seek alternative route
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced overnight that eastbound I-40 will remain closed at the Big-I through today, which will cause delays for commuters. The department is asking commuters to plan ahead and seek alternative routes.
Currently in Albuquerque, I-40 east of the Big-I is obstructed with stranded commercial motor vehicle traffic waiting for roads into Texas to be opened. No Albuquerque traffic will be allowed east of the I-40 Interchange.
Both Texas and Oklahoma Read More
Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Response To New Mexico’s Statewide Snow Storm
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez declared a State of Emergency in response to the massive statewide snow storm that continues to impact the entire state.
In some parts of New Mexico, more than 16 inches of snow has fallen with drifts as high as eight feet, making roads impassable in several counties. High winds and blowing snow have led to extremely dangerous and life-threatening conditions in multiple counties. In addition to declaring a state of emergency today, the Governor has directed all resources to help communities that have been impacted.
“This is Read More
NNSA’s Asset Management Program Completes Pilot
NNSA News:
- New initiative accelerates infrastructure repairs while increasing buying power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced completion of a $520,000 pilot to replace a roof, as well as heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system for the Core Library and Data Center at Mercury, Nev. (https:////nevada.usgs.gov/mercury/).
The library was established as a repository for geologic, hydrologic, and geophysical data and materials collected in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defense and environment programs at the Read More
Christmas Lights Shine Throughout Los Alamos
Decorative lights shine bright Christmas night in neighborhoods throughout Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Cow. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Bird. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
PhotoState Officials Plead For Absolutely No Travel In 18 Hardest-Hit N.M. Counties From Winter Storm
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez, law enforcement, and state emergency personnel are pleading for absolutely no travel in the 18 hardest-hit counties until weather conditions improve.
They are: Colfax, Union, Harding, Mora, San Miguel, Quay, Guadalupe, Torrance, De Baca, Roosevelt, Curry, Lincoln, Chavez, Lea, Eddy, Otero, Socorro and Santa Fe counties.
In those counties, emergency personnel will actively try to keep people off roadways and in their homes. Driving is strongly discouraged throughout the rest of the state.
“Law enforcement and state emergency personnel Read More
Obituary: R. Dean Taylor – Dec. 25, 2015
R. DEAN TAYLOR – Dec. 25, 2015
Dr. Raymond Dean Taylor died suddenly on December 25, 2015 due to coronary artery disease at the age of 87.
Dean was a loving husband, father and grandfather, dedicated scientist, avid skier and active member of the First United Methodist Church.
Dean was born in 1928 in Okemah, Oklahoma. He received a BS in 1950 from Pittsburg State University and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1954 from Rice University. He then joined the Low Temperature Physics group at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1954.
He maintained an active and productive career at LANL for the past 60 years. Read More
Four And 20 Black Birds Spotted On Zuni
Starlings flock to a backyard Saturday morning on Zuni in Los Alamos, continuously filling the heated ‘bird bath pie’ and at times numbering well over 100. Photo by Joel Williams
Governor Puts National Guard On Standby To Respond To Weekend Storm
Gov. Susana Martinez 
STATE News:
- Gov. Martinez Orders Several State Agencies to Monitor, Prepare, Respond to Storm
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez announced that she has put the New Mexico National Guard on standby to respond to a winter storm that is expected to hit the state through the weekend.
In addition, the Governor ordered the Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to work closely together to monitor, prepare, and respond to the storm to ensure the safety of New Mexicans. The governor also urged New Mexicans to prepare for the storm, Read More
Pastor Granillo: I AM
By Pastor Raul GranilloGod said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14 (NIV)
When God came to Moses in a burning bush and told him that he was sending him back to free the Israelites from slavery, Moses asked a couple of fair questions. Who am I to do this, and who are you to send me? In our lives today, we may often ask these same questions: “Who am I to interfere with what is happening?” and “Who are you God to command me to do so?”
What we may not understand, and what Moses seemed to have missed as well, is that who God is and how we understand Read More
Cindy Lawton Sells Ownership In Rebound
Andy and Sarah Thien sign the papers Dec. 22 at Re/Max of Los Alamos to purchase Rebound Physical Therapy as co-owner Michelle Harris looks on at left. Courtesy photo
From left, Jon Bernard and his wife Cindy Lawton, Sarah Thien, Michelle Harris and Andy Thien celebrate at the Dec. 22 closing. Courtesy photo
Cindy Lawton of Los Alamos sold her half ownership in Rebound Physical Therapy Dec. 22 to Andy and Sarah Thien.
Lawton’s longtime partner Michelle Harris retains her half ownership in the business.
Harris and Lawton incorporated Rebound Read More
Obituary: Judy Runyan Dec. 21, 2015
JUDY RUNYAN Dec. 21, 2015
Judy Runyan, age 88, former Los Alamos resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 in Albuquerque.
She is survived by her children, David Bergstein of Albuquerque, Roxanne Cavin (Keith) of New York and Jody Jones (Dan Cather) of White Rock. She is also survived by three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, and leaves many dear friends, especially Tom, Jacque, Airon and Logan Dimas of Albuquerque.
Judy loved quilting, sewing, needlepoint, reading and all animals. She loved sitting on her patio in the summer with Read More
Tennis Community Wishes Los Alamos Happy Holidays
The Los Alamos Tennis Community sends glad tidings to the community and a holiday that is merry and bright with a New Year filled with joy and good health. They also hope tennis enthusiasts will join their drop-in doubles every Saturday morning at Urban (weather permitting throughout the year). Courtesy/LATC Read More