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Los Alamos Historical Society Offering Overnight Tour To Trinity Site

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 7:03 pm

HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

Trinity Site, the location where on July 16, 1945, the first man-made nuclear explosion was detonated, is open only twice a year, and the Los Alamos Historical Society is offering a guided tour to the site April 1 and 2 for the spring opening.

The Society’s Trinity Tour includes a two-day, one night experience via the Alamogordo southern approach through the seldom-seen interior of White Sands Missile Range. Departure from Trinity Site will be out of the northern Stallion Gate, with a lunch stop at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.

Bonuses include a visit to the young

Family Strengths Network Presents: Financial Peace University

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 7:03 pm

FSN News:

Discover the peace and freedom of taking charge of your finances. This 10-week class will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more!

Some class topics include relating to money, super saving, cash flow, buyer awareness, mortgages and real estate. We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University is a program created by Dave Ramsey to help people avoid financial stress. Family Strengths Network is a United Way Community Partner.

Dave and Terra Hite completed Financial Peace four

Minutes Matter: Knowing The Signs Of Heart Disease Can Save A Life

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 7:02 pm

By TERESA REYNOLDS
MSA, BSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Los Alamos Medical Center

When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient.

According to the National Institutes of Health, of the people who die from heart attacks, about half will die within an hour of their first symptoms.

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we want to make sure everyone in our community knows what signs to look for and understands what to do if you or someone you know experiences a serious heart problem. Quickly Read More

‘Ranger in Your Pocket: Los Alamos’ Tour Launches

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 7:00 pm

AHF News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Atomic Heritage Foundation (AHF) and the Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) have launched an online “Ranger in Your Pocket” program on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos.

As AHF President Cynthia Kelly explained, “We have collected over 500 oral histories of Manhattan Project participants. Now we are taking excerpts from these firsthand accounts to help visitors to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park appreciate what it meant to live and work on the project.”

The Los Alamos tour

LAMC Offers Free Monthly Physician Lunch Program At Senior Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 6:59 pm

LAMC Staff Report

Los Alamos Medical Center has started a new community education program designed to help seniors improve and maintain their health and lifestyle.

The LAMC Physician Lunch Program is offered at the Betty Ehart Senior Center at noon on the second Friday of the month. The lunch program is free, courtesy of LAMC, and every month physicians will present on important health issues relevant to the senior population. Since February is Healthy Heart month, the first topic will be (drum roll…) heart health!

The presenter for February is Josiah Child, MD, Medical Director for the LAMC Read More

National Letter Of Intent Signing: Charlotte Leonard

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 6:57 pm

Los Alamos High School senior Charlotte Leonard signs a National Letter of Intent Wednesday. She will be moving on to play soccer at the collegiate level at Western State Colorado University. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Bandelier Begins Celebration Of Two Centennials

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 6:55 pm

BANDELIER News:

Back on Feb. 11, 1916, then-President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill authorizing the establishment of a beautiful but little-known park, rich in archeological sites and dramatic landscapes – Bandelier National Monument. Thursday is the 100th anniversary of that event, and the park is planning special events throughout the year to celebrate.

As Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said, “It is our honor and privilege to be stewards for Bandelier National Monument. The staff take great pride in preserving and protecting the monument’s extraordinary

Customer Service Class With Laura Loy Feb. 23

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 6:53 pm

UNMLA News:

In today’s competitive climate, you can’t afford to lose business due to poor customer service. Learn what it takes to provide and maintain quality customer service at a one-day class that is being offered through UNM-Los Alamos Community Education.

Providing Excellent Customer Service will be taught by Laura Loy, local businesswoman and UNM-LA instructor, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Loy says, “Customer service is a phrase we use regularly, but how often do we think about what actually goes into providing excellent

Former Los Alamos High School Students Prepare For Graduation From U.S. Naval Academy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 5:40 pm

Jodi Cull-Host of Los Alamos at the Naval Academy. Courtesy photo

Jacob Brown of Los Alamos at the Naval Academy. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

After walking across the stage, receiving a diploma, moving a tassel and then tossing that mortarboard up in the air, people may wonder what comes next?

There are a multitude of paths high school graduates can take. Two recent Los Alamos High School graduates, Jodi Cull-Host and Jacob Brown, chose to travel east and attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Cull-Host and Brown graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2012. Read More

Letter To The Editor: I Am Also A Victim

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 5:06 pm

By LAHS Student

I am a victim of the nude photo scandal at the local high school. I however have a different view than that of the “Betrayed” news piece I read earlier today.

I, being a male, have been a victim. At least twice a week I have recieved nude photos from girls I didn’t want. I tried to get away from them, changing my phone number, my Snapchat, my email address. They wouldn’t stop.

These girls seem completely obsessed with me seeing pictures of their bodies. Never did they ask me if I wanted to receive them. Maybe we need to educate girls to be more modest, rather than blame the guys. Read More

Daily Postcard: Main Hill Sunset

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 5:05 pm

Overlooking Pueblo Canyon from Main Hill late Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Ed McDaris Read More

Wildlife Art Class At Nature Center Feb. 17

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 5:04 pm

Raven by Lisa Coddington

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering another way to connect with nature, through art. Lisa Coddington is teaching a wildlife drawing class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Participants will sketch animal specimens using different drawing techniques. Lisa will review foundational drawing skills and reinforce how to develop forms with light and shadow. She will also demonstrate a variety of techniques including

Sunday’s Cowboy Breakfast Canceled

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 5:02 pm

Udall Statement Celebrating Black History Month

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 4:02 pm

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall released the following statement in honor of Black History Month, which is celebrated in February:

“During Black History Month, we remember the African American champions of equality who sacrificed and fought for liberty and justice as well as the countless contributions by African American scientists, artists, business people, explorers, civic leaders and others who have made our communities, state and nation richer and stronger.

Phone Scams Continue To Be Serious Threat

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 3:58 pm

IRS News:

PHOENIX ― Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to taxpayers, headlining the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2016 filing season, the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday, Feb. 2.

The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things. The IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against all sorts of con games that arise during any filing season.

“Taxpayers across the nation face a

Letter To The Editor: Posting Photos On iCloud Could Be Child Pornography

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 3:32 pm

By JOEL M. WILLIAMS

Los Alamos

Since most of the students at LAHS are under aged, the posting on the iCloud web could be considered “child pornography”.

There are laws against such behavior! Federal and local authorities should be acting. iCloud accounts should have controls!
Read More

House Committee Approves FY17 Budget

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 3:25 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The House Appropriations and Finance Committee passed House Bill 2 Thursday afternoon by a vote 12 to 5. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal year 2017 state operations and set state agency spending levels.

“Given the decline in revenue due to the drop in oil prices, we had to carefully prioritize our spending decisions,” said Rep. Larry Larrañaga, chairman of House Appropriations and Finance Committee. “This is a responsible budget. It maintains funding for important public services and addresses critical needs in the areas of public safety, education Read More

‘A Very Important Dialogue’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 5, 2016 - 3:06 pm

Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Please join us for “A Very Important Dialogue” … an expert panel discussion on cancer. Presented by the K2 Women’s Weekend to benefit the Anita Salas Memorial Foundation 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road in Los Alamos.

This event, which is open to the public, brings together experts in the field of cancer to discuss being diagnosed, living with, treating, supporting and surviving cancer.

The panelists include: Dr. Anna Voltura – Breast Oncology Surgeon, Dr. Melanie Pickering, DO – radiologist Read More

Tax Forms Now At The Library

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 5, 2016 - 2:53 pm

Courtesy photo

LACL News:

Los Alamos County Libraries have received the most commonly requested income tax forms from the Internal Revenue Service and New Mexico Taxation and Revenue. Both Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library have State and Federal personal income tax forms as well as instruction forms in their lobby areas.

The IRS has also sent posters detailing where to find help in filing taxes. For business tax forms, please visit the Reference area at Mesa.

The Internal Revenue Service no longer sends multiple paper copies of all of the forms,

BETRAYAL: Students Speak Out About Dating Abuse; Deception At LAHS

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 4, 2016 - 8:52 pm

Stock image

BETRAYAL

Students Speak Out About Dating Abuse; Deception At LAHS

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

Four local students have shared details of atrocious behavior they say is underway by a group of boys at Los Alamos High School.

They said the boys created an iCloud account at the beginning of the school year “that’s going on right now”. They post nude and semi nude photos of their girlfriends and classmates in the iCloud, which now contains explicit photos of more than 100 local girls. The boys have passwords for posting and viewing the photos.

The girls told the Los Alamos Read More