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Statement From Senate Democratic Leaders On Governor’s El Dorado Hotel Situation

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:30 pm

NMSD News:

SANTA FE ― Statement of Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, Senator Majority Leader:

“The recent incident involving Gov. Susana Martinez’s activities at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe, which has been of intense interest in the national media, is very regrettable for our state. It is embarrassing that this is how New Mexico makes the national news, and it does real harm to our state. It also comes on the heels of being named worst-run state in the nation, worst in unemployment, and worst in high school graduation.

“We also regret

LANL: Plasma Research Shows Promise For Future Compact Accelerators

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:22 pm

The team in front of the Trident Target Chamber. Back row from left, Tom Shimada, Sha-Marie Reid, Adam Sefkow, Miguel Santiago and Chris Hamilton. Front row from left, Russ Mortensen, Chengkun Huang, Sasi Palaniyappan, Juan Fernandez, Cort Gautier and Randy Johnson. Courtesy photo

LANL News:

A transformative breakthrough in controlling ion beams allows small-scale laser-plasma accelerators to deliver unprecedented power densities.

That development offers benefits in a wide range of applications, including nuclear fusion experiments, cancer treatments, and

Winter Clothing Allowance To Help More Than 15,000 New Mexico Children

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:21 pm

NMHSD News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Human Services Department announced an additional clothing allowance that will help more than 15,000 children throughout New Mexico.

Effective Jan. 1, eligible households will receive an additional $50 per child to buy clothes for the second half of the school year.

“We are pleased to be able to distribute this benefit to thousands of children across the state in time for the second half of the school year,” HSD Secretary Brent Earnest said. “Helping children stay warm and prepare for school is part of our mission to reduce

Udall Secures Sports Safety Provisions To Protect Youth Athletes From Concussions

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:14 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Appropriations and Commerce committees, announced that the president has signed into law as part of the “omnibus” appropriations measure several sports safety provisions that Udall has championed to help protect youth athletes from the dangers of sports-related traumatic brain injuries.

Udall has led efforts in Congress to improve equipment safety standards and curb false advertising claims, focusing on ensuring parents, coaches and players

Foundation Center Honors New Mexico State Library

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:13 pm

NMSL News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico State Library was recognized recently for 35+ years as a Foundation Center Funding Information Network partner.

The State Library has been connecting New Mexicans to the grant resources the state needs to thrive since 1976.

Foundation Center President Bradford K. Smith said in his letter:

“The successful growth of the Foundation Center’s reach and impact is the direct result of the New Mexico State Library, one of our valued network partners. The New Mexico State Library’s dedication and commitment serve

DEA Eases Requirements For FDA-Approved Clinical Trials On Cannabidiol

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 26, 2015 - 3:04 pm

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently eased some of the regulatory requirements imposed by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for those who are conducting Food and Drug Administration-approved clinical trials on cannabidiol (CBD), an extract of the marijuana plant.

These modifications will streamline the research process regarding CBD’s possible medicinal value and help foster ongoing scientific studies. The DEA notified affected researchers by letter of the changes, which take

How The Hen House Turns: Grateful Birds

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 2:58 pm

How the Hen House Turns

By CAROLYN (CARY) NEEPER Ph.D.

Grateful Birds

In this season of giving, we were treated to a story that left us puzzled and awestuck, not sure how to interpret the giving of gifts that is more than simple gratitude.

Here is the link that we received from Madison, Wis.:

https://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/03/1368072/-An-8-year-old-girl-receives-gifts-from-the-crows-she-feeds?detail=emailclassic

The link itself describes what is a bit hard to believe and yet hard to deny. After the young girl put out food for the crows everyday for some time, Read More

Conspirators: Felix Voitsinger And Jennifer Leon At Mesa Public Library In January

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 26, 2015 - 2:53 pm

Jennifer Leon and Felix Voltsinger painting plein air. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

Jennifer Leon and Felix Voltsinger are having their first show together this January at the Mesa Public Library Gallery. The new exhibit begins Monday, Dec. 28 and continues through Jan. 28, 2016. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7.

Leon and Voitsinger have shared countless hours in painting and drawing, in studio and out of doors, both of them committed to the intense observation of the scenes before them. Both artists work exclusively from observation, imagination, and memory. Read More

Soldier Proposes At Los Alamos Ice Rink Christmas Eve

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 6:21 pm

Diego Cardiel proposing to Deja Sandoval on the ice Christmas Eve at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. The Los Alamos High School graduates plan to marry following his deployment to Kuwait. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

She said yes! LAHS graduates Deja Sandoval and Diego Cardiel get engaged Christmas Eve at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON

Los Alamos Daily Post

Deja Sandoval got a surprise Christmas present she’ll remember the rest of her life. Her boyfriend, Diego Cardiel, proposed

Farolitos Illuminate Los Pueblos Street

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 5:16 pm

Farolitos line Los Pueblos Street in los Alamos Christmas Eve with the light of a rare Christmas full moon. Photo by Steven Love

Spectacular moonlit clouds with farolitos on Los Pueblos Street in los Alamos. Photo by Steve Love Read More

Christmas Eve In White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 5:15 pm

Jan Donnelly and Santa (aka Michael Donnelly) rang the Salvation Army bell Christmas Eve at the White Rock Smith’s on Sherwood Boulevard. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Holiday lights on Meadow Lane. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Lights on Sherwood Boulevard. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Manger scene. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

More White Rock lights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

A tall tree decorated on Grand Canyon. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

First Lady Takes Calls In NORAD Tracks Santa Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 4:32 pm

Mrs. Obama taking calls on Santa’s journey as part of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa program. Courtesy/NORAD

NORAD News:

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – For the sixth consecutive year and marking the 60th Anniversary of NORAD tracks Santa, First Lady Michelle Obama took time from her holiday schedule to deliver cheer to children across America by personally answering phone calls on Santa’s journey as part of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa program run by the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Mrs. Obama fielded calls from Hawaii to surprised children calling in to the NORAD Read More

A Long Time Ago In A Galilee Far Far Away…

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 4:11 pm

Merry Christmas from La Vista Church in White Rock! Photo by Pastor Raul Granillo

Storyteller Entertains Los Alamos Kiwanians

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 4:02 pm

Storyteller Harriet Cole speaks Dec. 15 at Los Alamos Kiwanis Club meeting. Photo by Don Casperson.

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Harriet Cole stood up before the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos on Dec. 15 and told a real whopper—and people loved it.

Cole grew up in Los Alamos, and, as a journalist, once served as the editor of a local weekly newspaper. She is now a professional storyteller in Arizona. She teaches university classes in storytelling, performs for a wide variety of organizations and events, and helps with workshops for children and adults.

Her story for Kiwanis Read More

NMDOT Announces Anti-DWI Electronic Highway Signs To Deter Drunk Driving

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:58 pm

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced that for the first time in New Mexico, electronic highway signs will display strategic messages aimed at deterring drunk driving.

The signs are traditionally used to provide motorists with traffic conditions and weather updates. Signs around the state will now display the new anti-DWI messages, as well.

“Too often we hear about crashes that are all too avoidable, if only an individual had not made the terrible decision to drink and drive,” NMDOT Secretary Tom Church said. “We’ve

Voter Registration Deadline Is Dec. 29

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:57 pm

COUNTY News:

In order to participate in the upcoming Los Alamos Public School Special All Mail Election, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover would like to remind residents who are not registered, or have moved, to complete a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1000 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, as well as at the Motor Vehicle Department and libraries.

The deadline to update your address, register or submit an alternate address for your ballot is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 in the Clerk’s Office. Ballots will be mailed the Read More

Three Planetarium Shows During Winter Break

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:54 pm

Foster Children’s Christmas Party Big Success

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:54 pm

Los Alamos High School Key Club members who helped at the Foster Children’s Christmas Party in Espanola. (Who’s that person with the long white beard?) Photo by Don Casperson

By CHARMIAN SCHALLER

Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

The Foster Children’s Christmas Party in Española was a great success this year, and Los Alamos people were there to help.

Kiwanis leaders Kathy Hirons, Aleene Jenkins, and Linda Daly sent out an e-mail message after the party saying, “Once again, we are sending a big THANK YOU to all the wonderful folks who gave their time and energy to make this year’s Foster Kids’ Party Read More

Food On The Hill: Sugarplums For The Holidays

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:47 pm

Sugar plums. Photo by Felicia Orth

By FELICIA ORTH

Los Alamos

The Nutcracker Ballet set in 1940s Los Alamos was extraordinary this year. The dancers, the sets, the costumes, the spy who danced through several scenes in pursuit of classified documents–all of it was thoroughly enchanting. It wasn’t the first time I’d wondered what a sugarplum is when the Sugarplum Fairy ruled the Land of the Sweets waiting for her prince to return; this year I followed through.

Turns out sugarplums were originally fennel or caraway seeds enrobed repeatedly in sugar to Read More

Merry Christmas Los Alamos!

Submitted by Chris Clark on December 25, 2015 - 3:09 pm

Merry Christmas from the Los Alamos Daily Post news team! Snow scene at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com