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Bill To Protect Law Enforcement Officers Passes House Safety And Civil Affairs Committee

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 3, 2016 - 4:02 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Legislation to amend the New Mexico Hate Crimes Act to include law enforcement officers passed the House Safety and Civil Affairs Committee Tuesday, Jan. 26, by a vote of 4-3. The bill, HB 95, is sponsored by Representatives Nate Gentry and Paul Pacheco.

“Assaulting a person specifically because they wear law enforcement badge should qualify as a hate crime,” Gentry said. “Law enforcement officials patrol the streets and maintain order in our communities, but sometimes our protectors need protection.”

The bill

West And East Exhibit Opens At Library Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 3, 2016 - 4:00 pm

Ceramic work by Barbara Yarnell. Courtesy photo

MPL News:

The public is invited to the opening reception for a new exhibit at Mesa Public Library, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 in the Upstairs Rotunda.

The exhibit is entitled “West and East: Just for the Beauty of It.” The artists are SuFong Milonni (Mei-li) and Barbara Yarnell. Both artists work in the medium of clay. The show

will be in the Gallery through Feb. 28.

Yarnell was born right here in Los Alamos. In the southwestern part of the United States. Mei-li was born and grew up in An-tung

K2 Women’s Weekend Event

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 3, 2016 - 3:54 pm

The 80’s rock band Chango will perform 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Pajarito Mountain Lodge. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

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.

Admission is a part of the K2 Women’s Weekend Participants (register at: https:////www.pajaritowomen.org/) and free with donations accepted and benefiting the Anita Salas Memorial Foundation —

Rubber Stamp Madness And Letterboxing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 3, 2016 - 3:39 pm

Courtesy image

ART News:

A great way to individualize printed materials is by adding a personal stamp. Learn to carve rubber stamps out of erasers from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Lodge Art Center.

Else Tennessen will teach the carving techniques and students will carve one or two stamps using their own designs or clipart. Call 505.662.1635 by Friday to register.

Tennessen got inspired to make her own rubber stamps around 1995 after coming across an article explaining how to do it. She had been using commercial rubber stamps to decorate mail and cards for family and friends. She would Read More

A ‘Must Win’ Win For The Toppers!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 3, 2016 - 3:05 pm

By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Voice of the Hilltoppers

Tuesday night, at home and tied with Espanola for second place in District 2 AAAAA, the Hilltopper girls faced the district leading Del Norte Knights. A “must win” game if there ever was one. And win the Toppers did, but it was not easy.

The Knights protected the ball against the Toppers full court press and took advantage of their height on the boards. It was not a good shooting night for the Toppers as they missed many layups, probably because of the Knights height.

Senior Ashlyn Trujillo carried the Toppers in the first half Read More

Daily Postcard: Sabado Sunrise

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 3, 2016 - 2:40 pm

A sunrise spotted Saturday colors the sky over Los Alamos. By Doug Reilly Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims Feb. 11 ‘Bandelier National Monument Day’ Honoring Park’s 100 Birthday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 3, 2016 - 1:04 am

County Councilor David Izraelevitz, second from right, presents Superintendent Jason Lott, far right, with a proclamation on behalf of Council declaring Feb. 11, 2016 as ‘Bandelier National Monument Day’ in honor of the Park’s 100th birthday. The County also presented four special photographs taken by Leslie Bucklin as a birthday gift to the Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott with his staff and Friends of Bandelier Board Chair Craig Martin, blue shirt, expresses his appreciation to the County for its continued support of the Read More

Legislation To Consider DWI Felons As Habitual Offenders Passes House Committee

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 8:11 pm

Rep. Jim Dines

NMLEGIS News:

SANTA FE ― Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Dines allowing judges to impose stricter penalties on DWI felons passed the House Safety and Civil Affairs Committee today by a vote of 5-2.

The bill, HB 82, would expand New Mexico’s Habitual Offender law to include DWI felonies.

“Four or more DWI convictions ought to qualify an individual as a habitual offender,” Dines said. “This bill closes a gap in the existing law so DWI felony offenses can be considered for enhanced sentencing under the Habitual Offender statute.

February Cowboy Breakfast Canceled

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 8:01 pm

Obituary: Melvin Lewis Prueitt Oct. 16, 1932 – Jan. 30, 2016

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 7:29 pm

MELVIN LEWIS PRUEITT Oct. 16, 1932 – Jan. 30, 2016

Melvin Lewis Prueitt, 83, died January 30, 2016 with his family at his side in Los Alamos New Mexico. He was born October 16, 1932 in Wickes, Arkansas to Ernest and Bessie Prueitt. He worked as a physicist for 31 years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory where he pioneered the field of computer graphics and worked in theoretical physics. His later years were spent developing clean energy and water technologies.

At an early age he knew he would be a scientist and eventually earned a Master’s Degree at the University of Arizona, followed by a doctorate Read More

Scenes From CIP Public Outreach Listening Session

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:44 pm

From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey, Vice Chair Susan O’Leary and Councilor James Chrobocinski at the public outreach listening session on CIP projects Jan. 19 at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Manager Harry Burgess discusses the CIP process with White Rock residents. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Community members listen as Los Alamos Hockey Association President Susan Oldham speaks about the ‘desperate need’ for building improvements at the County Ice Rink. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Legislative Positions For 2016

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:44 pm

CHAMBER News:

Economic Development

Support

HB34 (Rep. Adkins) Post-Thanksgiving Gross Receipts Deduction (Small BusinessSaturday)
HB63 (Rep. Dennis Roche) No indemnity/medical benefits under workman’s compensation if worker’s injury or death resulted from alcohol/drug use at the time.
HB139 (Rep. Garcia Richard) Changing the criteria to allow LEDA for Retail Projects
HB194 (Rep. Cathrynn Brown) “Employer Responsibility” legislation for worker’s compensation
HB195 (Rep. Randal Crowder) Clarifying workers comp that

Local Teens Host Parents Night Out

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:43 pm

Over 20 families participated as 50 children were kept entertained by the teenagers and adult leaders at the church. Courtesy photo

FBCLA News:

This past Saturday the youth group at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos hosted a free “Parents Night Out.”

Los Alamos High School Freshman, Hannah Clegg, who organized the event stated, “This kind of night allows students to serve the community as well as giving parents some rest. I found joy in seeing the kids have fun and also seeing the parents have fun. You can tell they really appreciated it and a great

Independent Ethics Commission Proposal Passes House Committee On 8-0 Vote

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:42 pm

NMLEGIS News:

SANTA FE ― Saturday, Jan, 29, the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee unanimously passed a proposed constitutional amendment to establish an independent state ethics commission.

House Joint Resolution 5, sponsored by Rep. Jim Dines, would give New Mexico voters the option to approve this process to uphold ethical standards in state government.

“An independent ethics commission will help ensure that public officials are adhering to ethical standards,” Dines said. “This resolution provides a transparent

Letter To The Editor: A Pigs Breakfast

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:40 pm

By CHARLES BAYFIELD

Los Alamos

In December of 2014 Congress passed a law establishing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP). On Nov. 20 of 2015, the Department of Energy and the National Park Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the new park.

This is a golden opportunity for Los Alamos to become a real tourist destination. With Bandelier National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve, we now have three National Parks very close to Los Alamos. In terms of economic development, nothing is better than tourism.

So far, Los Alamos

LACDC Begins Business Visitation Survey

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:33 pm

LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation will soon begin a comprehensive Business Visitation Survey to gather information from local businesses.

This project is an important tool for LACDC to collect hard data along with anecdotal data from business owners about the local business climate.

In 2004, LACDC performed an extensive Business Visitation Survey in Los Alamos County as part of a Business Retention and Expansion effort. A survey of more than 120 questions was created to gather information from local businesses covering a wide variety of topics including business Read More

Sara Tuzel of Los Alamos Receives District 5520 Govorner’s Scholarship

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:15 pm

ROTARY News:

Sara Tuzel of Los Alamos, a first-year medical student at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, was recently notified by Norm Liss, chairman of the District Rotary Foundation Scholarship Planning Committee, that she has been selected to receive the District 5520 Governor’s Scholarship, a $10,000 award.

This award, in its first year, is given to the student who best epitomizes the Rotary motto of Service Above Self through service and academic achievement. The scholarship criteria required that the recipient

‘In America’ At Mesa Public Library Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:14 pm

Movie poster for ‘In America.’ Courtesy photo

Review by KELLY DOLEJSI

Los Alamos

Need a healthy cry? Catch “In America” (2002, rated PG-13) at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Mesa Public Library for a guaranteed catharsis.

When the film opens, Johnny and Sarah Sullivan (Paddy Considine and Samantha Morton) are trying to immigrate into the United States, possibly hoping to outrun the death, about one year earlier, of their son Frankie.

They and their two living children, 10-year-old Christy (Sarah Bolger) and 5-year-old Ariel (Emma Bolger), move into a tenement Read More

PAC 8 Online Auction Fundraiser Underway

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 6:10 pm

PAC8 News:

PAC 8 is holding an online auction that includes gift items for Valentines Day and other occaisions. This annual fundraiser helps to keep the station going.

Bidding is in progress now and ends Feb. 10. It’s easy, fast and fun. Click here to register and start bidding.

Classic Air Medical has donated a helicopter ride for up to three people. The Reel Deal Theater donated a one year movie pass. Pajarito Mountain has donated ski passes. The auction also includes art work, jewelry, gift certificates, flowers, clothing and much

Respiratory Protection Requirements Reduced In Parts Of WIPP Underground

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 2, 2016 - 3:54 pm

The yellow highlighted area in the drawing depicts the general area where respiratory protection requirements were lifted this week. Courtey photo

WIPP News:

As a result of radiological risk mitigation efforts by WIPP Radiological Control teams, this week requirements for respiratory protection were lifted for a significant portion of the WIPP underground.

The change in respiratory protection requirements applies to all areas south of S-2520 and represents a significant milestone in the contamination mitigation efforts. While the use of