Los Alamos Public Schools Audit Earns High Marks
LAPS News:
Recently, A.J. Bowers of RPC CPAs + Consultants, LLP presented audit results to the Los Alamos School Board. The opinion rendered was Unmodified, which is the highest level possible.
An Unmodified opinion is issued when an auditor determines that each of the financial records provided by the entity is free of any material misrepresentations. In addition, an Unmodified opinion indicates that the financial records have been maintained in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Bowers was effusive in his praise for the LAPS team in their Read More
Native American Suicide Prevention Bill Passes Panel
Sen. George K. MuñozLos Alamos Winter Farmers’ Market Has Moved!
Courtesy photoFARMERS’ MARKET News:
Los Alamos Women Fight Against Human Trafficking
Members of the United Methodist Women, First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos protesting human trafficking at a rally Feb. 6 in Pojoaque. Photo by Ann LePage
FUMC News:
Dances of India Performing Valentine’s Day Presentations For Aspen Ridge And Sombrillo
Tuesday Is Family Night At Nature Center
Previous Family Night at the Nature Center. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Tuesday, Feb. 9 is Family Night at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Learn about geology through stories and music 6-7 p.m. with Mesa Public Library’s Melissa Mackey. The Nature Center will be open until 8 p.m. for exploring exhibits.
This program is free to attend thanks to a generous sponsorship from Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos.
For more information about this and other programs offered by PEEC at the Nature Center, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460. Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast: ‘Getting New Mexico On Level Playing Field’
Steve McKeeCHAMBER News:
President and CEO Steve McKee of McKee Wallwork & Company is the speaker at this month’s Chamber Business Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 in room 230, building 2 at UNM-LA.
The topic will be One of Our 50 is Missing: Procurement, Real ID and GRT. Getting New Mexico on a level playing field. The Chamber Breakfast will held in room 230, building 2, UNM-LA, 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos.
McKee is a leading brand strategist with nearly three decades of experience. He authored the books When Growth Stalls and Power Branding, as well as a Read More
Gibson: County Council Puts Government Before Citizens
By ROBERT GIBSONOur County Council last week again demonstrated that it works more for the county government than the citizens it is elected to represent.
At its regular meeting, Council adopted its Federal Legislative Agenda to guide is delegation in discussions in Washington this week and throughout the year. The very first item is “a for-profit institution must be given priority for managing LANL.”
The majority of the county government’s revenue comes from gross receipts taxes (GRT) on the for-profit LANS. A non-profit manager would pay no GRT. Read More
Daily Postcard: Bull Elks Tour White Rock
Daily Postcard: At about 6:55 a.m. Sunday morning Steve Stringer snapped photos of this bull elk and another bull elk who were touring White Rock. Photo by Steve Stringer
Two bull elk spotted Sunday morning touring White Rock. Photo by Steve Stringer Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Brooklyn’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Movie Poster for ‘Brooklyn’
In 1951, Eilis Lacey’s older sister, Rose, arranges for her to leave Ireland to find opportunities much lacking at home. Rose (Fiona Glascott, Indian Summers) will stay with their widowed mother so Eilis can start a new life across the ocean.
This is Eilis’ story: the nerve Read More
Daily Postcard: Overlook Point
Daily Postcard: View from Overlook Point in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Topper Boys’ Basketball: The Good, Bad And Ugly
BY MORRIE PONGRATZSaturday night the district leading Capital Jaguars came to visit the Hilltopper boys’ basketball team. To borrow the title of a Clint Eastwood western, the results were a combination of the good, the bad and the ugly.
The good was that the Topper junior varsity won in a rout – 63 to 38. The Junior Toppers were led in scoring by 6’5” sophomore Ivan Balakirev with 15 points, 5’7” freshman guard Elijah Velasquez with 10 points and five steals, and by 6’7” junior post Cade Gasway with 12 rebounds and 8 blocked shots.
The bad was a last quarter loss by the Read More
House Approves Budget With Increased Funding For Public Safety And Education
STATE News:
- Budget funds critical public safety initiatives to protect New Mexicans and enhance early childhood programs
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed the FY2017 budget on a bipartisan 38-31 vote. The budget is fiscally responsible, while still funding priorities that will keep our communities safe, protect New Mexico’s children and provide students with a quality education.
“We worked hard to secure support for necessary priorities. This budget will fund the initiatives that have been passed this session aimed to protect New Mexico families,” Read More
Letter To The Editor: SB-203 Has Potential To Poorly Serve Los Alamos And Other Counties
By JARET MCDONALDI believe SB-203 has the potential to poorly serve New Mexico, especially smaller counties like Los Alamos. “One size does NOT fit all.” The needs and requirements of Bernalillo County (pop. 674,221; 1,161sq mi) are not the same as those of Los Alamos County (pop. 17,798; 109 sq mi). As written, the proposed bill fails to provide for the varying needs of the diverse counties in New Mexico, especially Los Alamos.
In Los Alamos, as per County Charter, the Sheriff has no real law enforcement roles or duties. The Los Alamos County Charter defines the role of Sheriff as:
304.4. Read More
Scenes From Tuesday’s Rotary Club Meeting
Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Alison Pannell announces at Tuesday’s meeting that Los Alamos Rotarian Chuck Tallman and former Los Alamos Rotarian Nona Bowman will be honored as Los Alamos Living Treasures. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Rotary President-Elect Rob Metcalf encourages everyone to sell tickets for the Rotary Club of Los Alamos’ Pay It Forward raffle fundraiser. Tickets cost $50 and the first drawing will be held at the Rotary Club’s upcoming fundraiser, Crabfest, Feb. 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Participants have Udall, Heinrich, Luján Welcome Partnership To Allow Public Access To The Sabinoso Wilderness
SENATE News:An Option To Aging Skin: Clinical Skin Care Makeup
By JUNE ENGLISH
Los Alamos
Professional quality mineral makeup is a wonderful way to help clients look years younger.
Mineral makeup is the preferred cosmetic recommended by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin care professionals. Doctors even use these minerals to camouflage surgical procedures.
As an Esthetician I like to offer my clients, cosmetics after performing procedures such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and facials. There are virtually no contraindications for wearing this type of makeup.
Minerals are well suited for aging clients. The minerals give a healthy Read More
‘Sacred Realm: Blessings And Good Fortune Across Asia’
Detail of Barong mask by Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan (2015), Bali, Indonesia. Photo by Blair ClarkPastor Granillo: Rules, Rules, Rules
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOWhen we were kids, my mom had rules that we had to follow. They were nothing out of the ordinary: be in by 6 p.m. on a school night, always let her know where we were, no dessert unless we ate all our vegetables, do our chores and homework before going out to play, etc.
Like I said, there was nothing really out of the ordinary about them, but my siblings and I sure hated having rules. I couldn’t wait until I was an adult and I would be free from the oppressive rule of my parents. I would stay out as late as I wanted; I would go wherever I wanted—whenever I wanted; I would never make Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Feb. 16
FAITH & SCIENCE News:
Faith and Science Series on “What Makes Us Human?”
The Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum is holding a winter series on the topic “What Makes Us Human?”, continuing Feb. 16. We meet at Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church on the third Tuesday of the month. A video/presentation begins at 6 p.m. followed by a large group discussion at 6:30 p.m., then an optional small group discussion at 7 p.m. ending at 7:20 p.m. Please feel free to bring your dinner. All are welcome. Follow our blog at: www.lafsf.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 16: Why Is There Language?
We Read More